William Penn Life, 2017 (52. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2017-10-01 / 10. szám

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On Tour in Hungary

As we went to press, the WPA Tour 2017 was preparing to return to the United States after two wonderful weeks in the Land of the Magyars. We'll share more photos from the tour in next month's issue. For now, we'd like to share this photo of our 2017 tour group as they gathered in front of the Great Reformed Church in Debrecen.

Vets Association grateful for donation from WPA

ON BEHALF OF the 80 members of the Jefferson County Veterans Association, I wish to express our gratitude for the pecuniary contribution for desserts, light beverages, plates and utensils from William Penn Association supporting our annual military veterans picnic. This year we honored Vietnam War Veterans at Friendship Military Park, located in Friendship Park, Smithfield, Ohio, on Saturday July 15,2017.

It is encouraging to know that patriots such as you exist to honor and recognize our active and veteran military, who unselfishly serve to protect our great nation. Your cooperation strengthens relationships among veterans and communities.

Thank you for recognizing our organization and supporting our endeavors.

Sincerely,

Frank Santa

Commander, JCVA

Barry Bardone

USAF '65 - '69 Adjutant, JCVA

Joan Altmayer: A model member

For Joan Altmayer of Branch 14 Cleveland, it all started in 2002 when she was 61 years old.

“I had always had an urge to get into modeling,” she says. “It just seemed like a fun adventure, plus I could hopefully make some extra money.”

She attended Barbizon Modeling and Acting School, which has connections to the agency (Pro Model & Talent in Akron) with which she now has a contract. “Since I had never had any modeling experience, the school gave me tips and confidence which I needed then,” Joan says.

Over the years, she has been accepted for roles in many commercials on television and for much print work, mainly brochures. Joan gets fewer assignments - about three or four a year — because the market’s need for older models is much smaller than the demand for younger models. But, Joan doesn’t seem to mind. “Modeling assures one of a higher-thannormal pay rate,” she says.

For her last assignment, Joan played the role of homeowner. She met the marketing team at a home in Medina, Ohio. Davey Tree, the subject company, photographed her in several scenes in which the company’s service technicians demonstrated several of their services, including the proper way to care for her small tree which was just planted and how to eliminate bugs around the bushes of a home. The photos taken will appear on their website soon.

“My recommendation to anyone of any age who has an urge to try something they have always wanted to do—go for it! You just never know how fulfilling and maybe profitable it could turn out to be,” Joan says.

Now almost 76 years old and still modeling, she says she is “glad I can say that my modeling experience proved to be rewarding to me in many ways.”

A sample ofJoan Altmayer's work.

2 0 October 2017° WILLIAM PENN LIFE