William Penn Life, 2016 (51. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2016-04-01 / 4. szám
Branch News Dawn, John and Matthew Burns pose with items donated by Branch 132 for the "Share Your Heart" food drive sponsored by the food pantry at Indiana University's South Bend campus. Branch 132 South Bend, IN by John E. Bums We are almost through winter and are ready to enjoy the spring. The weather has been teasing us as it snows during the work week and reaches the 50s and 60s on the weekend. Can't wait to get the garden going, play some golf, play some softball and go to the beach! The branch's summer picnic will be held on Sunday, July 24, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Potawatomi Park Pavilion #1, Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend. The branch will provide water, soda, Martin's fried chicken, Eby's sausage, hot dogs, potato salad, plates, napkins and utensils. We ask all attending to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please call us to make a reservation so we'll know how much chicken and sausage to order. There is no cost to attend for members and their families. On Feb. 13, members of Branch 132 delivered a food basket to the Indiana University-South Bend food pantry which was sponsoring a food drive for students that are in need. The food pantry was started by students when they learned many of their fellow students were hungry because they could not afford to pay for both school and food. This donation was made in conjunction with WPA's Join Hands Against Hunger program. The next Branch 132 quarterly meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 7, at Martin's Supermarket Deli (second floor) on Ireland Road at 6:00 p.m. We would really like to have more members attend these meetings and get involved. Your ideas and thoughts for improving our gatherings are always welcome. Branch 132 would also like to pass along get well wishes to Donald Czajkowski. Branch 226 McKeesport, PA by Judit Ganchuk Hope everyone enjoyed Easter with family and friends. Happy birthday to all our members celebrating their special day this month. Also, happy wedding anniversary to all those celebrating their special day. We'll be hosting our branch meetings every third Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at Malvene Heyz's home. Please call her at 412-751-1898 for directions. Best wishes to our fellow Branch 226 member and Home Office employee Alyssa Trunzo on her new adventures in Philadelphia. Send us some steak hoagies! We can't wait for this year's bowling tournament on April 29 and 30 at the Meadows Racetrack & Casino's bowling lanes. It's always fun to see the teams work together and who wins the individual prizes, let alone the children in their kids' section! Though they are located in a casino, the bowling lanes are neatly tucked away from the slots machines on the quieter lower level. We're doubly excited for the WPA Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 27.1 know many of our members love a good road trip. We'll see you all in Hiram, Ohio! Take a look in this issue for more info on the scholarship program. Application materials must be postmarked by May 31, less than two months away, so get yours in soon! Do you have good news you'd like us to share? Call 412-751-1898 to get your news published. Branch 249 Dayton, OH by Mark Schmidt Spring, spring, spring! It's definitely, finally, officially here! Leaves are on trees again, flowers and grass are growing.. .and that means flower planting, grass mowing and yard work. Oh, who cares about the work—spring is here! Did everyone have a wonderful Easter? I hope everyone got together with friends and family. All the kids in their new Easter suits and dresses gathering Easter eggs in their baskets were very cute. Now, to your fraternal family. Branch 249 gave food to The Foodbank of Dayton for the WPA Join Hands Against Hunger drive. We had nearly 100 pounds of rice, beans, soup, peanut butter and jelly, mac and cheese, pancake mix and syrup to give to those in need. I found out that The Foodbank gave away 7.5 million meals in 2015—staggering statistics for an area the size of Dayton. It just reinforces the need to care and share to local charities. A big thank you to the Home Office for the $50 matching funds so more could be given to the hungry. Fratemalism at its best. The annual Hungarian Freedom Day Banquet at Kossuth Hall, commemorating March 15,1848, when Hungarians declared their indepen-William Penn Life 0 April 2016 0 29
