William Penn Life, 2016 (51. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2016-04-01 / 4. szám
Branch News Branch 8 Johnstown, PA by Alexis Yuhas Kozak Welcome spring! I can't believe that by the time you read this, Easter will have come and gone. We hope the Easter Bunny was good to you. David and I had the experience of a lifetime at the White Rose Ball in Dearborn, Mich. Such elegance and beautiful people. It felt as if we traveled back in time to a European castle ballroom. The debutantes and escorts were all gorgeous, and everyone in attendance was dressed to the nines. We were received so warmly by everyone. Special thanks to Branch 18 for the wonderful hospitality Friday evening at the Rhapsody Restaurant and throughout the entire event. Branch 18 made us feel like family. The Hungarian Arts Club of Detroit did an amazing job and should be very proud of the results of their efforts. What a wonderful tradition! And isn't that what the Hungarians and William Penn Association is all about? Special thanks to Ursula for all the wonderful food and hospitality for the in-between times on the night of the ball. Everything was delicious. As part of WPA's Join Hands Against Hunger, Branch 8 reached out to Mom's House with a special donation of snacks and gift cards for the children. Mom's House is a non-profit organization founded in 1983 in Johnstown by a group of citizens concerned for human life. It offers single parents a viable, practical alternative to the despair of abortion and the tragedy of welfare. It provides Godcentered, licensed childcare centers where pre-school children receive quality care and early education. Single parents are plugged into a network of supportive services that enable them to complete their education, find jobs and get off of welfare. As this was being written, Branch 8 was preparing for the Easter Basket program. We'll have more to report on that effort soon. Thank you, WPA, for sponsoring these programs. This is part of what makes us special. Members of Branch 8 visited some of the children served by Mom's House in Johnstown. The branch recently donated snacks and gift cards to help meet the children's needs. Hope you all enjoyed a very blessed Easter. If you have any friends or family that may be interested in insurance or annuities, please call me at 814- 242-0000, so they too can be part of this great group of people. Branch 14 Cleveland, OH by Richard E. Sarosi Spring has sprung. How quickly the seasons are changing. We can only hope everyone had a blessed and faithful Easter. At this time of rebirth and the resurrection, it is important to have faith and family in our day-to-day activities and in life. I attended the opening of a special exhibition at the Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Society Museum on Jan. 23, featuring the work of Cleveland artist George Kozmon. He spoke on the topic, "Contemporary Art in the Digital World" in conjunction with his exhibit, "Kozmon: Primal Topography." His work incorporates digital media and ever-changing technologies. He explained how he and other artists are using computers and other forms of electronic medium to communicate with others and to generate images and ideas. George is an international artist whose work has been featured in The Cleveland Museum of Art; the Cleveland Clinic; the Akron Art Museum; Cologne, Germany; London, England; the Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, UAE; and the Progressive Collection. This exhibit closes May 31. You can learn more about Kozmon and his work at www. georgekozmon .com. On a snowy Feb. 8,1 spoke at Hungarian Friends and showed photos of my 2010 trip to Croatia and Hungary. It was great to revisit the sites and meals we experienced, including the beautiful Roman ruins. I am looking forward to presenting photos from WPA's 2016 trip to this same group. The First Hungarian Reformed Church of Cleveland in Walton Hills will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding as the first Hungarian Reformed Church in America. A special church service will take place on Saturday, April 30, at 2:00 p.m. with the anniversary dinner immediately following in Bethlen Hall. Please contact Chief Elder and Branch 14 President Caroline Lanzara at 216-581-8979 for information by April 15. May the 24 0 April 2016 0 William Penn Life
