William Penn Life, 2013 (48. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2013-02-01 / 2. szám
Branch News These youngsters lead guests in the singing of Christmas carols during Branch 800's party. by Arthur Aaron Branch 8114 celebrated the coming of Christmas on Dec. 4 with a delicious meal of roast beef and all the trimmings. Approximately 40 people attended the event held in the Immaculate Conception rectory basement. Santa was present to distribute prize bags to the children and prizes to the adults. Pictured above with Santa is Emily Troese, granddaughter of James and Mary Lou Delaney. land who is attending Williamsburg High Scholl as a foreign exchange student. Branch 800 elected officers for a new two year term. They are: Vincent Frank, president; Daniel Greiner, vice president; Dave Greiner, secretary; Robert Jones, treasurer and branch coordinator; and Robert Aiken and Myron Yeager, auditors. John Conti will serve as marshall. I hope all our members had a memorable Christmas and a Happy New Year. Feb. 2 puts a Pennsylvania town on the national map as Groundhog Day is celebrated. Everyone wonders whether or not Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow. Feb. 14 is also a special day. Please don't forget to make it special for your Valentine. It looks like it will be a good season for Pennsylvania ski resorts, as the area has received lots of early snow. Good luck to any skiers. Until next month, Branch 800 wishes one and all the best. Emily Troese welcomes Santa Claus to a Christmas party hosted by Branch 8114. For any of your life insurance needs, please call Bob Jones at 814- 942-2661. Want to go green with your magazine? If you would prefer reading an electronic version of our magazine and wish to stop receiving a printed copy, please contact John E. Lovász at our Home Office. To go green with your magazine, call John at I -800-848-7366, ext. I 35, or send an email to: jlovasz@williampennassoaation.org. If you, your son or your daughter will be attending an institution of higher learning next year, remember to check the eligibility rules for WPFA scholarship grants (see Page 12). Every little bit of money available to help with your education is well worth the effort to apply for. Happy birthday to all of our branch members who are celebrating a birthday this month. May you have many more and may all of them be healthy. Our condolences to all those who have recently lost a loved one. We would like to welcome all new members of Branch 352. Remember, if you have any news you would like to share, or if you have any insurance questions, please contact me at 412-319-7116 or by email at dmckinsey@hotmail.com. Branch 800 Altoona, PA by Dave Greiner Branch 800's longtime reporter for William Penn Life, Vincent Frank, retired Dec. 31,2012. My name is Dave Greiner, Branch 800 secretary, and I will be keeping William Penn members up to date on activities of Branch 800 Altoona, Pa. The branch had a wonderful Christmas party which, for the first time, was held at the Bavarian Aide Society. Adults and children enjoyed a catered buffet and gifts. Santa Claus was assisted by his elf and helper, Henna Nuutinen from FinBranch 8114 Clarion, PA 24 0 February 2013 0 William Penn Life
