Fraternity-Testvériség, 2000 (78. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
2000-04-01 / 2. szám
FRATERNITY Page 29 Branch 352 - Cleveland, Ohio The delegate election meeting was held on April 2, 2000. Delegate elected: László Kernes. Zsuzsa S. Kalman, Secretary Branch 368 - Passaic,New Jersey The delegate election meeting was opened with a prayer. Suggestions were discussed and recommendations made to the convention. Many members did not attend due to relocation. This is why the question of absentee ballots was discussed. The meeting scheduled for May 14,2000 was changed due to Mother’s Day and held on May 21, 2000. Delegate elected: Theodore J. Harsaghy - Alternate: Robert Harsaghy. Recommendations were presented for consideration by the convention. Rosa A. Rivera, Secretary Branch 369 - New York, New York The delegate election meeting was opened with a prayer by Rev. Arpad Drotos on April 30, 2000. Delegate elected: Rev. Arpad Drotos. Rev. Arpad Drotos, Branch Manager Branches 501 & 502 - St. George, New Jersey A special meeting of Branches 501 and 502 convened on May 7, 2000 with President Margaret Pauli calling on Very Reverend Basil Rakoczky to give the opening prayer. President Pauli noted that 15 eligible voting members were signed in and that number constituted a quorum. Reading of minutes, treasurer’s report and all other business was dispensed with so that the matter of electing a delegate and two alternates could commence. Delegate elected: Margaret Pauli - 1st Alternate: John Krilla - 2nd Alternate: Richard T. Pauli. Recommendations to the convention were discussed and voted upon. Prior to the close of the meeting, Margaret Pauli expressed her appreciation to all in attendance and for supporting her candidacy. Director Pauli closed the meeting with a prayer. Laura Melanson, Secretary Scholarship Award Presentation On Sunday, April 16, 2000, the St. George District Branch 501 of the HRFA hosted a Family Breakfast at St. Michael’s Hungarian Byzantine Catholic Church following the 8:30 a.m. liturgy. At the conclusion of the liturgy, Laura Melanson was awarded the Paul Gyukeri Scholarship. The presentation was made by Paul Gyukeri, son of the late Mr. Paul Gyukeri, one of the founders of the St. George Catholic Union and St. Michael’s Church. Laura graduated from Kean University on May 4, 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in Fine Arts and Art Education and is planning to attend Graduate School. She concluded her undergraduate studies by attaining the Dean’s List. Also present at the ceremony were Laura’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Melanson and her sisters Kelly and Lisa in addition to many of the parishioners. Margaret Pauli Branch Manager Laura Melanson receiving her award from Mr. Paul Gyukeri. NEW JERSEY FRATERNAL CONGRESS YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD We are proud to introduce you to another scholarship opportunity, which is available to you as a member of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America. The New Jersey Fraternal Congress is once again sponsoring following categories: CATEGORY I HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR OR SENIOR CATEGORY II COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY The Award Criteria will be based on: 60% SCHOLASTIC-EXTRA CURRICULAR 20% CIVIC 20% FRATERNAL AND ADDITIONAL INCLUSIONS their Annual Youth Achievement Award, available in the All applicants must be residents of the state of New Jersey and no applications will be considered if received after the Aueust 18- deadline. The winner in each category will receive a cash prize of $250.00 and a plaque recognizing their honor. Along with this, the recipients and their parents will be guests of the Congress at a luncheon, to be held on Friday, October 5, 2000 at the Hilton Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Applications are available for you to download at www.hrfa.org/ads/us/nj/student.htm or by contacting the HRFA Home Office toll-free at I-888-KOSSUTH (567-7884)
