William Penn Life, 2015 (50. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2015-01-01 / 1. szám
Branch News right before our eyes. Andrew Miklós, who last year brought a catalogue to show Santa what he would like, came back to visit Santa. He politely waited until there was no one in line so he could make a second visit to inquire about the elves and how do they get all their work done in time for Christmas. Santa told him about their work schedule and that they always manage to get everything done in time for Christmas. Andrew understood and told Santa that if he couldn't get through the chimney, that Santa could deliver the presents to his room which was down the hallway, the third door on the right. I love being one of Santa's helpers. Thank you to our members and guests who brought food items to the party. The items were delivered to the Maple Heights Food Pantry and were greatly appreciated as Thanksgiving was taking place the week after the party. On Nov. 29,1 attended the 54th Hungarian Congress Ball and had the opportunity to meet Jenő Megyesy, senior advisor to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. 1 met him four years ago in Budapest during the WPA trip to Hungary when we had lunch with him in the legislative dining room and he spoke to our group. I was surprised he remembered me and our WPA visit. Mr. Megyesy was so proud of the strong Hungarian presence and activity in the Cleveland area. The schedule of WPA events taking place in 2015 can be found in this issue. In addition to those events, Branch 14 meetings will take place on the following dates: March 4, April 1, May 6, Sept. 2, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2. All our meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. Also, mark your calendars for our next branch Christmas party which will be held Saturday, Nov. 21,2015, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. The officers of Branch 14 would like to say "welcome" to our new members. We wish all of our students success during the new school term. Please remember the WPFA Scholarship Foundation and that donations can be made throughout the year. In addition, as your children grow into young adults, their juvenile in-Branch 14 member Ernest Sarosi (foreground) shares memories about his life in Cleveland's Hungarian community with radio host Bob Kita ofWCSB 89.3 FM surance certificates can be converted into adult life certificates when they reach age 25. Converting their juvenile certificates will ensure them of continued WPA insurance coverage into their adult years and will allow them to continue to enjoy all our fraternal benefits. The officers of Branch 14 extend our sympathy to those WPA members who have recently lost a loved one. Our deepest sympathy goes out to those Home Office Staff members who lost a loved one in early December 2014. Get well wishes are being sent to all Branch 14 and WPA members who might be feeling under the weather. We send get well wishes to Branch 14 Coordinator Violet Sarosi, who was hospitalized in November and is doing well, and to National Director Roger G. Nagy. Please keep all of our members in your prayers. We look forward to seeing everyone at our 2015 WPA activities. Happy birthday and happy anniversary wishes are being sent to all of our branch members and Home Office staff who are celebrating a birthday or anniversary this month. Happy birthday wishes also go to Branch 14 member Ernest Sarosi (my dad) who celebrates his 91st birthday on Jan. 18. He shares a birthday with his great niece Gillian Benns, who will be 6 years old. Our next Branch 14 meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 4, at 7:00 p.m. at The First Hungarian Reformed Church located at 14530 Alexander Road, Walton Hills. Branch 14 adult members are welcome to attend. Remember, Branch 14 members having news to share about themselves or family members can reach me at RichSaro@att.net or at 1-440- 248-9012. Branch 18 Lincoln Park, MI by Barbara A. House I hope your holidays were special and blessed. I wish you a wonderful, happy and healthy 2015. Our Branch 18 family Christmas party was our best ever. We gave away 99 gift bags. I'm not sure we will have super bounce balls and whistles in next year's bags. Oh, okay, we will. Thank you to the dedicated Branch 18 officers and members who worked very hard to make it a super success. Thank you to all who purchased raffle and 50/50 tickets. Thank you, Santa, for helping us out in the middle of your busiest time of the year. We appreciated it. Thank you to Stephanie and Olivia, who gave up a vacation day to be Christmas Carollers. Thanks, Beata, for your shopping. Thank you to all who contributed raffle prizes; we sure had some beauties this year. Thanks, Annie. I'm sure I missed someone, but I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Welcome new members Derek and Denise Gibb (thanks, Nancy Baranyai) and Wyatt Sabo, the new little prince (thank you, Grandpa George Sabo). Thank you all for thinking of WPA and me for all your life insurance needs. Many Branch 18 members attended the Szüreti Bál at the Allen Park Hungarian Reformed Church. We all had a marvelous time. The catering was done by the Hungarian Rhapsody Restaurant. Tom and I were invited to the ceremony and luncheon. Another wonderful Rhapsody catering job. The ceremony was very special, and we were pleased to be there. Congrats to Vice Chair of the WPA Board Nick Kotik on being William Penn Life 0 January 2015 0 17
