Fraternity-Testvériség, 2005 (83. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
2005-04-01 / 2. szám
Fraternity- Testvériség Page 13 tirelessly for many months trying to establish a warm and lasting relationship between our families and the Federation in order to create a special kind of cooperation for everyone’s benefit. Thank you for introducing Clara Csikesz who was instrumental in the application processes. She was also a delight to work with. Here in Florida we are experiencing a population explosion of not only English speaking citizens, but among others, people of Hungarian descent. It is imperative that local organizations are not left alone to provide the necessary language and cultural services, but Fraternal organizations also take part in the weaving of the financial and social safety net. HRFA has been a valuable partner in our endeavors, so please forward our appreciation to its leadership and board of directors. Hopefully our cooperation will continue in the future and together we can make a substantial difference in our part of this great country. Sincerely, Gertrude Szilagyi, director From RULLAN GOJU RYU — Sarasota, Florida ® Thank you very much for your donation. Funds provided by HRFA will go towards tournaments. But most importantly, my students are going to benefit from their membership not only when they go to college but also in their everyday life: as they learn about fraternalism and reach out to those in need, and as helping each other becomes an essential part of their lives. Your generosity is greatly appreciated. Sensei J. Garcia JOIN HANDS DAY - May 7, 2005 It has become a tradition for several years now that communities across America come together for JOIN HANDS DAY every first Saturday in May, and turn this day into a national event that unites young people and adults in an effort to make their neighborhoods better. HRFA’s projects have drawn much attention as branches combine their efforts with each other and other organizations as well, to devote countless hours of service to their communities. Congratulations to the Branch Managers for the invaluable job of planning, organizing and implementing these projects, and many thanks to the volunteers for their sacrifice of time, effort and financial means. Some of the reports have already reached the Home Office, so let’s immerse ourselves into the stories and photos that our tireless and diligent correspondents have shared with us: Branch 15 — Join Hands Day in Florida: a Teaching Opportunity It was May 1st, and while people of the democratic Europe celebrated the achievements and sacrifice of labor, we here in Sarasota were trying to teach an invaluable lesson. Twelve students and their parents of Wass Albert Hungarian School of Sarasota collaborated with the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America to help a small church beautify its sanctuary. For four years now Church of The Cross has opened its doors to our school for our semi-monthly meetings and now it was time to pay back a small fraction of our debt. Wass Albert School serves children from pre-school to high school and it’s not always easy to find the topic that will bring the three study-groups together, but this time it was a huge success. Small hands dusted the organ, wiped the book holders under the seats while
