William Penn Life, 2016 (51. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2016-04-01 / 4. szám
WPA members have much to celebrate as Association turns 130 I CANNOT STRESS upon WPA members enough the joy and gratitude that each should feel for their organization's competence, caring, continuity and strength as you all reach this 130th milestone event. As Richard Sarosi wrote in his February branch news column: "Thank you to those 13 Hungarian miners who made it possible for our fraternal association to develop and grow." The reason I encourage all members to be especially grateful and celebrate this anniversary so enthusiastically is that I have up close and personally witnessed the loss of another Hungarian insurance company in the city where I live. It merged with another insurance company with whom it shared no Hungarian history, culture, heritage, or language. What really moved me to tears was the day we stored the pictures of the company's founders, photos of the illustrious events that took place in the home office with visiting dignitaries from Hungary alongside American officials, and most of all, the vast holdings of gifts given in celebration of Lajos Kossuth's address to the U.S. Congress and the company's charter signed by President Teddy Roosevelt. Stuffed in a closet were plaques, portraits, banners, flags, scrapbooks, letters, files, framed pictures, embroidery, and memorabilia—life long memories of treasured associations and dedicated people who made that company part of their daily lives. Now, it is all gone, and the company's history has for all intents and purposes been forever erased. So, when I read of WPA's 38th General Convention, witness the election of Hungarian David Kozak as National Director, read the enthusiastic message of President George S. Charles Jr. in his address entitled, "Still Strong After 130 Years," view the commitment of Fraternal Director Barbara House as she outlines the coming year's events, read National Sales Director Bob Bisceglia's sound financial advice, and experience the competence of your magazine's editor John Lovász as he monthly compiles branch news from caring branch managers, I know that WPA will remain strong into the future. WPA has intelligent leaders and loyal members who treasure their Hungarian heritage, offer good products, and, above all, value their linkage and bond with one another. So, WPA members, please join me in offering congratulations to those who make the one and only Hungarian fraternal benefit society the best that it is, 130 years strong! Kathy Megyeri Washington, D.C. Member appreciates WPA’s efforts to promote Magyar culture PLEASE SEND one cookbook plus bookstand to [me]. Thank you so much. I've enjoyed my own copy for a few years now. I'm ordering this one as a birthday gift. I hope to order more in the future, and I hope they will be available. I also enjoy William Penn Life. Both my parents were Hungarian, and I grew up in the Hungarian culture. It is so hard to find anything much a part of the culture these days. So, I'm happy for your Association. Sincerely, Carol Kiss Allen Park, MI Dayton club to host spring dinner-dance DAYTON, OH - The Magyar Club of Dayton will host its spring dinner-dance on Saturday, April 30, at the American Czech-Slovak Club, 922 Valley St„ Dayton. The evening will feature a Chicken Paprikas and Cabbage Roll dinner from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and music for dancing provided by George Bátyi and the Gypsy Strings, with Alex Udvary on the cimbalom, beginning at 8:00 p.m. Hungarian pastries will be available for purchase. Tickets are $20 for the dinner and dance. BYOB, but beer and wine will be available. Reservations are not required but are appreciated. Call Michele Daley- LaFlame at 937-771 -0404. Hungarian cooking classes scheduled ALLEN PARK, Ml - Elizabeth Krajcz is once again teaching Hungarian cooking at the American Hungarian Reformed Church in Allen Park on several Saturdays in April. Each class runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The church is located at 9901 Allen Road, between Wick and Goddard Roads. The featured menu of the day will be served for lunch: • April 9 - Beef Gulyás with Dumplings; Palacsinta. • April 16 - Boneless Porkloin Stuffed with Kolbász; Rizi Bizi (rice with vegetables): Kifli. • April 23 - Kolozsvári Layered Cabbage Casserole; Rácsos Tészta (sheet cake filled with jam and nuts with a lattice top). The cost is $35 per class by prepayment only. No walk-ins will be accepted. Please indicate on your check the dates of each class you wish to take. You may register for one, two or all three. All reservations MUST be received by noon on the Wednesday of the week of the class. For more information, including where to send your check, please email Judy at Hungariancookingclasses@gmail. com. or call her at 248-763-1617. William Penn Life 0 April 2016 0 11
