Fraternity-Testvériség, 1999 (77. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
1999-12-01 / 4. szám
FRATERNITY Page 15 (jOwzncA 'SyYe* eutt Branch 52 - So. Norwalk, Connecticut HRFA-Br. 52 proudly announces that Christa Irene Van Buskirk was chosen by the New England Fraternal Congress to receive a scholarship at its annual meeting held in New London, Connecticut, on Saturday, November 13, 1999. A brief portion of her application is as follows: “I would be honored to receive the NEFC Scholarship as I take great pride in my education. My college years to date have been a wonderful experience, filled with many opportunities. My family and my education are equally important to me, the foundations of my life, and I feel I am a wonderful combination of both. I appreciate the time taken to consider my application as I know there are many deserving applicants.” Branch 134 - Gr. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Along with the generosity of the Federation, Branch 134 prepared a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family. Members of the Hungarian Reformed Church of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, also contributed many non-perishable items to this worthy cause. Our secretary Julia Nagy had knee surgery this past summer, and has been receiving therapy since then. We all wish you a complete recovery Jay. With the holiday season approaching, quite a few of our branch members helped to decorate the sanctuary for the holidays. As we are beautifying our Church for the Christmas season each year, so much fellowship and fra- temalism is enjoyed by all who have participated. It was decided that we will give monetary gifts for Christmas to our juvenile members. We wish everyone a Blessed Christmas and a healthy prosperous New Year. Olga Damay, Branch Manager (412) 466-2710 Branch 151 - Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania We are happy to introduce one of our youngest branch members, Natalie Lynne, daughter of Mark and Becky Gratteri of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Natalie Lynne and her dad. We are glad to welcome Natalie as a new member of the Federation, and we wish her and her family God’s richest blessings. L. to r. Jose M. Figueiredo, Chr. Education Committee, Christa I. Van Buskirk, scholarship recipient, and Suzanne S. Virgulák, HRFA Treasurer. The branch received a thank you letter from New Eyes For The Needy, Inc. for our donation of 129 pairs of eyeglasses to the medically indigent around the world. Mauri Buchanan, President, stated that “Your thoughtful donation to New Eyes For The Needy is bringing the gift of sight to children and adults in the United States. Thanks to your support, we are making an immense improvement in the lives of thousands of Americans each year. Donations of used eyeglasses are processed by some of the two hundred community volunteers on site at New Eyes For The Needy, Inc. and given to medical hospitals and missions. We truly appreciate the time and effort you have given to collect eyeglasses. We will put your donation to good work.” Ernest P. Virgulák, Branch President (203) 847-0114
