William Penn Life, 2017 (52. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2017-06-01 / 6. szám
Branch News Branch 14 member Endre Szentkirályi wears the Hungarian Silver Cross of Merit presented to him by Counsel General Zita Bencsik (right) during the Annual Hungarian Scout Benefit Ball in Cleveland May 6. Branch 14 Cleveland.OH by Richard E. Sarosi Happy belated Mother's Day greetings. We hope our moms enjoyed their special day. We also hope you remembered all those who sacrificed their lives while serving our country on Memorial Day. Thank you to all of the bowlers who participated in the Annual WPA Bowling Tournament at the Meadows April 28 and 29. It was a great fraternal event, and from the looks on the prize winners' faces, a very happy day. The junior bowlers enjoyed their special room with all of the treats and cosmic bowling effects that made their day a lot of fun. Thank you to the Home Office staff and National Officers who helped to make this event a success, and to the Board of Directors for their support of our fraternal events. The 61st Annual Clevelandi Cserkészbál (Hungarian Scout Benefit Ball) held May 6 was a special evening for Branch 14 member Endre Szentkirályi. Endre received the Hungarian Silver Cross of Merit, Civil Class, from Counsel General Zita Bencsik of the Consulate of Hungary located in Chicago. The award was given to Endre for two books he wrote about Cleveland Hungarians. The first, entitled Clevelandben még élnek magyarok? (Do Hungarians Still Live in Cleveland), is a collection of oral histories. His second book, Cold War to Warm Cooperation - The Military Service of Cleveland Hungarians, detailed Cleveland Hungarians and their military service from 1950 - 2014. The award also recognized Endre for his work with 56Films as a consultant and advisor for the documentary films Inkubátor and Heritage, for his work with the American Hungarian Educators Association and for his work as a Hungarian Scout leader and director of the Hungarian Scout Jamboree in 2015. Endre works as a teacher in the Nordonia School District. Congratulations, Endre! Other highlights of the ball included the presentation of the beautiful debutantes, who were escorted by their fathers and then presented to their escorts for the first dance. Harmonia provided the musical entertainment for the evening which got everyone dancing. Just before midnight, the Scout Folk Ensemble performed the palotás, or Hungarian Court Dance. A wonderful dinner with a "Midnight Sweet Indulgence" table, which included freshly made palacsintás, was a nice ending to a great evening. Best wishes to the Scouts as they continue their efforts to preserve and honor our Hungarian heritage. Branch 14 President and my sister, Caroline Lanzara, was recognized for her 25 years of service with the Maple Heights Board of Education. Caroline has worked at Maple Heights High School for all of her 25 years. She is a secretary in the guidance office and assists with athletic events. Congratulations, Caroline, on a job well done. Branch 14 meetings are on hiatus for the summer but will resume in the fall. Meetings will be held on the following Wednesdays, beginning at 7:00 p.m., at the Bethlen Hall of The First Hungarian Reformed Church, 14530 Alexander Road, Walton Hills: Sept. 6, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6. Branch 14 adult members and guests are welcome to attend our meetings. Also mark your calendars for our branch Christmas party and Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 2. Join us Saturday, July 1, for Hungarian Heritage Night with the Lake County Captains with fireworks after the game. WPA, the Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeastern Ohio and the Hungarian Heritage Museum support this event. See the ad on page 11 of this issue for more information. It is important we support all Hungarian events and activities offered by our local Hungarian churches and organizations. Picnics, lectures, dinners, language courses, museum exhibits and other Hungarian events can be found in Cleveland or within a short drive. Consider joining a local Hungarian organization. Renew the memberships you already have. As we age, we risk losing the language, music, dance, costumes and traditions brought to America by our ancestors. If you cannot travel to Hungary, remember that a portion of Hungary was brought to America and is available for our enjoyment. We also request your continued support of the WPFA Scholarship Foundation. Your monetary donations help provide scholarship grants for eligible WPA student scholar members. If you or your child were a recipient of a WPA scholarship, please give back with monetary donations to the fund so that other WPA student members can enjoy the benefits of the WPFA Scholarship Foundation. As your children mature into young adults, remember to convert their juvenile insurance certificates into adult life insurance certificates when they reach age 25. Converting will ensure them of continued WPA insurance coverage while they continue to enjoy receiving the benefits that come with a WPA membership. The Officers of Branch 14 extend our sympathy to those Branch 14 and WPA members who have recently lost a loved one. Get well wishes are being sent to all of our Branch 14 and WPA mem-20 0 June 2017 0 WILLIAM PENN LIFE
