Hungarian American Coalition News, 1992 (1. évfolyam, 2. szám)

1992 / 2. szám

From the President

Dear Members and Friends:

With the end of 1992 — which marks the first full year of existence of the Hungarian American Coalition — I feel a genuine appreciation of the many friends we have. Your efforts on projects large or small, your desire to lend a hand “at the beginning,” your generosity in sharing ideas, as well as friends, and most importantly, your trust and support have made this first year an unforgetable experience.

Please accept a heartfelt thank you — KÖSZÖNÖM — from all

of us:

Katica Avvakumovits - for your help in the summer and for sharing your expertise year round;

Anne Bader - for your patient, excellent fundraising advice;

Julika and Steve Benko - for calling the Video History of Hungary project to our attention;

Kati Livingston - for making so many great “New York connections;”

The S zekeres brothers - S zabolcs, Janos and Zsolt - for providing us a home at the offices of Information for Investment Decisions, Inc.;

Victoria Tamas - for tireless work in compiling our Educational Directory;

Elizabeth and Reiner Thuleweit - for your generosity and delicious creativity on the many special occasions.

Special thanks to my hosts:

Erzsébet Fésűs, Gabriella Ormay, Ildikó Butler, Terez Rowley, Ferenc Czene, Agnes Maticza, Helen and John Szablya, Carl Nickerson, Rozal and Marton Sass, Shoya Zichy, Edina and Philip Dennison and Mary Csengody - for bringing together groups of Hungarian-Americans all over the U.S. so I could acquaint them with the work of the Coalition.

We wish each and every one of you — members and friends —

a Joyous Holiday Season - Kellemes Ünnepeket,

and a Happy, Healthy New Year - Boldog Új Évet!

In Hungarian friendship,

Edith Lauer

Children’s Program

The Embassy of Hungary warmly invites Washington-area children and their parents to a preparation for the Christmas season on Saturday, December 12, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. (2950 Spring of Freedom Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008; tel: (202) 362-6730.)

Membership Renewal

A reminder to Coalition members who joined before October 1,1992: January is membership renewal month!

Some Facts About the Coalition

The Hungarian American Coalition is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 tax exempt organization, registered in Washington, D.C. on August 20,1991.

OUR MISSION:

The Coalition was established to mobilize and coordinate the talents and resources of its members and to promote the interests of Hungarian-Americans.

OUR GOALS:

1. To identify and promote the concerns and interests of the

Hungarian-American community;

2. To foster interest and appreciation in the United States for

the history, education and culture of Hungary, including its literature, arts, and scientific achievements;

3. To encourage cultural and educational interaction between the people of the United States and Hungary;

4. To protect and preserve the human and minority rights

and cultural heritage of Hungarians throughout the world;

5. To support democratic institutions and economic development in Hungary.

ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERSHIP:

The Coalition consists of organizational and individual members and operates in accordance with its Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, under the direction of its Board of Directors. (These documents are provided upon request.)

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