William Penn Life, 2014 (49. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2014-03-01 / 3. szám
Branch News Members complete emergency management series At the 2013 Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Annual Conference in Springfield, III., WPA members Stephen Kubiczky (left) and Ann Dynako Kubiczky, both of Riverside, III., received certificates from IEMA Director Jonathon E. Monken in recognition of completing the Professional Development Series. The Professional Development Series consists of independent study and classroom courses addressing many aspects of emergency management Stephen and Ann were among 82 people who completed the development series in 2013. Congratulations to both Stephen and Ann. Branch 10 Barton, OH Branch 40 Martins Ferry, OH Branch 248 Monaville, WV Branch 349 Weirton, WV Branch 8164 Steubenville, OH by Joyce Nicholson Hello from the WPA branches from Barton, Martins Ferry, Weirton, Steubenville and Monaville! We've had cabin fever long enough. We're hoping the weather cooperates so we can enjoy an outing for our branch members at a Wheeling Nailers hockey game on Sunday, March 30. All branch members are invited to attend, but seating is limited, so please call me to reserve your seats as soon as possible at 740-264-6238. This home game pits the Wheeling Nailers against the Jackals of Elmira, N.Y. The Wheeling Nailers play at Wesbanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. The game begins at 3:00 p.m. If you plan to attend, call me soon to reserve your tickets. It was an eventful 2013, and we're looking forward to an even more fun-packed 2014. We also are very thankful for the opportunities WPA has given our branches to help others throughout the year. It's been gratifying to work to spread the good news and great value of membership in WPA throughout our membership and local communities. There are so many events and activities going on with William Penn Association and its branches this year. I hope to see you soon! For additional information about branch activities please call Joyce Nicholson at 740-264-6238. Branch 14 Cleveland, OH by Richard E. Sarosi Winter has got a good grip on us here in Ohio. I hope everyone is keeping warm and staying inside. March is here and that means a Happy St. Patrick's Day to all our members and friends. Winter activities in the Hungarian community in Cleveland and Detroit have helped to ease winter's chill. There is nothing like a good Hungarian csárdás to get the heat going throughout the body. I had the opportunity to attend two beautiful winter formals which took place with snow storms raging outside. First, there was the World Federation of Hungarian Veterans 61st Annual Charity Ball (Az M.H.B.K. Clevelandi Főcsoport Rendezésében) held Jan. 25 in Cleveland, the same day that a snow storm was creating a driving nightmare in Cleveland. Although the weather was bad, there were few no shows. A special thank you to Cleveland Chapter President János S. Kőrössy Jr., Ball Chairperson Ildikó Keresztesy Kőrössy, and Panni and Imre Marcus for their welcoming remarks and gracious hospitality extended to William Penn Association. I had the pleasure of providing greetings from William Penn Association and presenting a gift to the Cleveland Chapter of the World Federation of Hungarian Veterans. We had a wonderful evening with the presentation of the debutantes, music by Harmonia, and the presentation of colors by the Pershing Rifle Unit of the John Carroll University Cadet Corps. The Cadet Corps also provided the sword arch for the debutantes to pass through. All in attendance enjoyed the evening and the Palotás (Palace Dance). It was a chance to forget about the snow outside. A week later, my family and I traveled to Detroit for the Hungarian Arts Club Fehér Rózsa Bál (White Rose Ball) in Dearborn, Mich., Feb. 1. Guess what also happened for most of that day? If you said a snow storm, you're right. We played it safe and stayed at the hotel for the 20 0 March 2014 0 William Penn Life
