Hungarian Heritage Review, 1989 (18. évfolyam, 1-9. szám)
1989-01-01 / 1. szám
föetoü ^ugget* HUNGARIAN HERITAGE REVIEW HONORED BY THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE BLUE DANUBE GOLF CLUB OF HUNGARY Union, New Jersey — The Executive Editor-Publisher of the Hungarian Heritage Review received a one-twothree punch in surprises last month when a package was hand-delivered to him by Mr. and Mrs. Nándor Erdei of TRAVEL GUIDE, who had been in Hungary and had visited with Dr. Ferenc Gati and were taken on tour by him of the Blue Danube (Kek Duna) Golf Club of which he is the President, and, then, when notified by U.S. Postal Service that the U.S. Customs had delivered a heavy package and was waiting for the duty on it to be paid. Well, now, the first package — the one delivered by hand fresh from Hungary — contained a colorful, framed Certificate of Honorary Membership in the Blue Danube (Kek Duna) Golf Club, which was endorsed by Dr. Ferenc Gati as President and addressed to Paul Pulitzer, Executive Editor-Publisher of the Hungarian Heritage Review and President of the Rákóczi Foundation-International (USA), and reads as follows: “I hereby certify that we have elected you Dr. Ferenc Gati HONORARY MEMBER of the Blue Danube Golf Club in recognition of your merits in the maintenance and promotion of HUNGARIAN HERITAGE in America and Canada, as well as in the organization of the ANNUAL HUNGARIAN-AMERICAN OPEN GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP, in the foundation of the HUNGARIAN HERITAGE CUP, and the GOODWILL-FRIENDSHIP CUP.” The other package contained a beautiful, hand-crafted vase (made by Holiohaza) adorned with a medallion inscribed as follows: “To Mr. Paul Pulitzer, founder of the Hungarian Heritage Cup from the Kek Duna Golf Club 1988.” The recipient also got several inscribed golf caps and a colorful jacket emblem. Since the beginning of the annual open golf championship, which received widespread press, radio, and TV publicity throughout Western Europe and elsewhere, the golf course near Budapest has been greatly improved with governmental assistance and the club house has been modernized American-style. Last year, more than 100 men and women golfers competed in the annual tournament and came from all over Europe. The HHR hopes that, next September 1989, a group of Hungarian-American golfers from the U.S. will also take part. So, if you’re a golfer, or even a duffer, and would like to experience an unforgettable “GOLFHOLIDAY” in Hungary, write to the Hungarian Heritage Review, P.O. Box 2203, Union, New Jersey 07083. KATI RÉKAI WINS 1988 PRIX SAINT-EXUPERY Toronto, Canada — Children’s author, Kati Rékai, was recently awarded the prestigious Prix Saint- Exupery Prize for her book “The Adventures of Mickey, Taggy, Puppo, and Cica and How They Discovered France”. The Prix Saint- Exupery was founded in 1987 by the City of Paris to honor literary works for young people which embody the themes and inspire the spirit of enthusiasm, optimism, generosity, loyalty, and courage. These were the qualities held so dear by Antoine de Saint-Exupery himself, author of “The Little Prince” and “Wind, Sand, and Stars”, in whose memory the award is given. Kati Rakai’s book won in the francophonie section — a special category for a work for children in French, written outside France, in a manner which encourages and promotes the preservation and development of the French language worldwide. Her book is only one volume in a series in which to date the three dogs and a cat discover Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Kingston, Brockville, the Thousand Islands, the Gardiner Museum, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Budapest, Vienna, and, of course, France. Her books are published by Canadian Stage and Arts Publications in Toronto and are available in most book and toy stores in Canada and abroad. Several are in English and French. Kati Rékai was born in Budapest, Hungary, on October 20, 1921 and is now a Canadian citizen. She speaks English, French, German, Hungarian and has a working knowledge of Italian. Rékai is a writer and public relations consultant and has been vice president, Crest Theatre Women’s Committee; Chairman, public relations committee, Guild of St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts; and executive member of the Toronto Welcoming Committee. Her present positions are publication relations consultant, Central Hospital; member of the Multicultural Advisory Board of the Toronto Historical Board; and director, Board of Directors of Performing Arts Magazine. Kati Rékai holds memberships in the Writers’ Union of Canada, Canscaip (Children’s authors’ union), the Canadian Opera Company, the George G. Gardiner Museum; and the Stratford Festival. Her awards include the Knighthood of St. Ladislaus, Certificate of Honour for contribution to Canadian unity, and an award of merit from the American Biographical Institute. — continued next page Kati Rékai 4 HUNGARIAN HERITAGE REVIEW JANUARY 1989
