William Penn Life, 2019 (54. évfolyam, 2-5. szám)
2019-05-01 / 5. szám
Branch News Branch 1 Bridgeport, CT by Jim Balias During the month of May, we celebrate fraternalism for the benefit of our community by participating in the Join Hands Against Hunger campaign. Our branch, along with the members and friends of the United Church of Christ of Bridgeport, are collecting non-perishable food items. Joining together with the church to fulfill our common mission of charity, we strive to help meet the needs of others in our community. There are many individuals and families in our community who are in great need of food donations. For some of them, their survival depends on it. Please participate by donating non-perishable food items. Examples of the most-needed foods include: meals in a can (stew, chili, soup), tuna and canned meat, peanut butter, canned foods with poptop lids, low-sugar cereals, canned vegetables (low salt), canned fruit packed in juice, 100% fruit juice in single serving boxes and much more. Drop off your donated items at the United Church of Christ of Bridgeport, 2180 North Ave. (corner of North and Laurel Avenues), Bridgeport. The church's phone number is 203-334-1491. Thank you all for your continued support. The WPA General Convention will be held Oct. 12 to 14 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh-Green Tree, 500 Mansfield Ave., Pittsburgh. Our branch will participate in a delegate district meeting on Saturday, June 8,2019 in Puritan Hall (United Church of Christ), 2180 North Ave., Bridgeport, at 10:00 a.m. Our district will elect two Convention delegates and two alternates. Any member interested in serving as a delegate at the Convention may submit their name for nomination. All branch members age 16 and older who are eligible to vote are urged to attend. Now that winter is winding down, we wish all our members a happy spring! MAY L. L 8 I Next Deadline All articles & photographs for the June issue of William Penn Life are due in our office by May 8. If you have any questions, please contact John E. Lovász toll-free at 1-800-848-7366, ext. 135. Branch 14 Cleveland, OH by Richard E. Sarosi Happy spring, everyone! pA^iU! 2Otf was held March 30 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Cleveland, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Cleveland Hungarian Development Panel. Joining me at this grand affair were Branch President Caroline Lanzara, Branch Coordinator Violet Sarosi and several other Branch 14 members, including one who tried to straighten the chef's tall hat, which was a major mistake. It is not nice to upset the Chef. You can read more about this event in the "Magyar Matters" section on page 9. Those who didn't spend the night in town were treated to a snow storm on the drive home. It took me IV2 hours to get home, and there was not a snow plow or salt truck in sight. William Penn Association is a strong supporter of the CHDP and its mission of supporting the educational and cultural ties between Americans and Hungarians and promoting the exchange of ideas for Hungarian projects in the area of commerce, education, health and human services. For more information about the Cleveland Hungarian Development Panel, please visit their website at www.clevelandhdp.org. The officers and members of Branch 14 participated in WPA's Join Hands Against Hunger campaign, purchasing and delivering food and personal items to the Maple Heights Food Pantry. We surprised the volunteers there as they were not expecting donations in March. Nevertheless, they greatly appreciated what we delivered. Unfortunately, hunger and need do not follow a calendar or a holiday. Please support your local food pantry. Branch 14 meetings are held in the Bethlen Hall of The First Hungarian Reformed Church, 14530 Alexander Road, Walton Hills, Ohio. All Branch 14 adult members and guests are welcome to attend. Upcoming meetings will be held on Wednesday, May 1, and Wednesday, Sept. 4. Both start at 7:00 p.m. Mark your calendars for the following events: • Saturday, June 8 - Hungarian Heritage Night at Classic Park, Eastlake, Ohio, featuring the Lake County Captains vs. the Lansing Lugnuts. Fireworks after the game, weather permitting. For more information, see the ad on page 3. • Sunday, June 23 - The Cleveland Hungarian Cultural Garden will host a free Liszt Concert at 4:00 p.m. For more information about the Hungarian Cultural Garden, please visit their website at www.hungarianculturalgarden.org. • Sunday, June 23 - The Buckeye Road Nationalities Reunion will take place from noon to 6:00 p.m. at the Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeast Ohio in Hiram, Ohio. For more information, visit www.hungarianclub.org. Make sure to check upcoming issues of William Penn Life for the latest information on events and activities in the American Hungarian community. Please support the clubs and organizations in your local communities that still continue our Hungarian customs and traditions. 16 0 May 2019 0 WILLIAM PENN LIFE
