William Penn Life, 2013 (48. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2013-01-01 / 1. szám

For Starters

Help the victims of Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy was one of the most destructive hurricanes on record, causing more than $20 billion in damages in New England, the Mid-Atlantic region and the Upper Midwest. WPA has many members and friends living in areas affected by Sandy. As fraternalists, we are dedicated to helping others in need, and in the wake of Sandy, the need is great. If each of us gives a little, we can do a lot. WPA is accepting donations to aid the victims of Hurricane Sandy through the William Penn Association Foundation. Make your check payable to “William Penn Association Foundation” and write “Hurricane Sandy” in the memo section. Please send donations to:

Hurricane Sandy Relief c/o William Penn Association Foundation 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1821

Spouses and friends of WPA Board members recently led a project sharing the Fraternal Spirit with young patients at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Early in December, they delivered a check for $1,000, representing funds donated by William Penn Association. The donation will help the hospital provide much needed medical care to children whose families could not otherwise afford it. Helping with this special project were: (l-r) Becky Williams, Nancy Toth and Marguerite McNelis.

FRANK J. RADVANY

National Director 1967-1988 2001-2007

Secretary of the Board Emeritus 1988-2001

Association mourns loss of Frank J. Radvany

TRENTON, NJ -- The members of Branch 13 Trenton, the Association's Official Family and WPA members across the nation mourned the recent death of former National Director and Secretary of the Board Emeritus Frank J. Radvany. Mr. Radvany, 94, passed away Dec. 7,2012.

Anyone who has attended just about any of WPA's national events over the past 50 years most likely knew Mr. Radvany.

He and his loving wife of 65 years, Elsie, were the elegant, friendly couple who greeted everyone with a smile.

Mr. Radvany faithfully served the Association and Branch 13 for decades, continuing a legacy of service to WPA begun by his father, Frank. The younger Frank was president of his branch for many years. He was first elected to the Board of Directors in 1967 and served as a National Director until 1988, when he retired from the Board and accepted an appointment to serve as the Board's secretary, a difficult and time-consuming job that he performed with unsurpassed attention, accuracy and dedication. He continued to serve as secretary until 2001, when he was again elected as a National Director. He retired for the second in 2007.

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