William Penn Life, 2014 (49. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2014-11-01 / 11. szám

Branch News Members and friends of Branch 296 enjoyed a bacon roast hosted by the branch Sept. 28 at Riverside Park in Oakmont, Pa. smells like bacon!" Along with great food, we en­joyed a beautiful day. Friendships were rekindled, novices were taught how to roast the bacon, and we mingled with wonderful people. National Vice President-Frater­nal Endre Csornán, who had just returned from his trip to Flungary, and his wife Arlene attended, as did National Vice President-Secretary Jerry Hauser and his wife Debbie. We also enjoyed welcoming mem­bers from other WPA branches and their guests. You are all cordially invited to join us again next year. Compliments to our top chef, John Lovász (that chimney starter worked great, didn't it?) and, to John Torma who provided relief. National Vice President-Treasurer and Branch President Diane Torma provided lots of guidance and brought loads of supplies. Branch Vice President Marge Ko­­sheba was awesome, as was Branch Treasurer Toni Kosheba, with their help before, during and after. Noreen Fritz also rolled up her sleeves and dove right in to help. Thank you to everyone who brought delicious cabbage and noodles, pasta salads, desserts and other goodies. Dorothy Dinzeo, your potato salad was delicious, and we loved it! It's nearing that time of the year for our family branch Christmas party. Mark your calendar for Sat­urday, Nov. 29, for this event to be held at the Springdale Veterans As­sociation (VFW) on Pittsburgh Street, starting at 12:00 p.m. After Thanks­giving and Black Friday shopping, our party will offer you a chance to enjoy a relaxing time with great food and fellowship. Both Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting, and we promise both children and those who are young at heart a delightful time. Please RSVP by Nov. 19 by calling Diane Torma at 724-882-3802 or emailing her at dtorma@ivilliam­­pen nassociation .org. Since this is also the "giving time" of the year, we kindly ask you to bring to the party a non-perishable food item or paper product which Branch 296 will in turn donate to a local food bank. You did our branch proud last year with your donations, and the Lower Valley Cooperative Ministries and Food Bank truly ap­preciated our generosity. It is important to note that just prior to our Christmas party, we will hold a brief meeting at 11:00 a.m. during which we will elect officers for 2015-2016. Branch elections are now held every two years, with this being an election year. If you're interested in holding a branch office and/or would like to vote, please attend this meeting. November greetings to one and all. This month begins the dreary part of the fall season. The leaves are off the trees, the winds turn colder, the dampness sets in, baseball is over, the World Series has a cham­pion (ah, those poor Pirates, maybe next year) and the calendar brings us closer to year's end. There are, however, noteworthy November events. Election Day is upon us and whatever the outcome, Pennsylvania's next governor will be named Tom. Whether his last name is Corbett or Wolf is the ques­tion. This year marks the 100th anni­versary of the start of World War I, "The Great War." My grandfather was a cook on a U.S. Navy sub­marine in that war. I'll bet each of you has a parent or grandpar­ent who was involved in this war that claimed the lives of so many throughout Europe. On Veterans' Day, Nov. 11, please thank a vet for his or her service or anyone current­ly serving. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness. Happy Thanksgiving to all of our members and your families. May you share your bounty with the ones who are nearest and dearest to you. Congratulations to Branch 296's newest William Perm Fraternal As­sociation Scholarship Foundation grant recipients: Stephen DeCarlucci, Keely Mager, Dylan Mitchell, Todd Toth and Alexandra Varga. May you and each of our renewing scholar­ship recipients have an outstanding and memorable academic year. We are proud of you and encourage you to persevere through whatever lies ahead in the pursuit of your dreams. In fact, drop us a line to share with us some of the events you've par­ticipated in while attending college. Our members would enjoy reading about your successes. Happy birthday to all of our members, including my father-in­­law John L. Lovász, who continues to recover. Belated wishes go to Dorothy Dinzeo. Get well wishes go to each of our members who are recovering from illness or injury and condolences William Penn Life 0 November 2014 0 25

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