Fraternity-Testvériség, 2009 (87. évfolyam, 1-3. szám)
2009-07-01 / 3. szám
Branch 93 - Wharton, NJ As a new agent for this fraternal organization but a long time member, I would like to introduce myself to the community and the many readers of Fraternity. Mr. Steven Vajda, the branch manager at that time, introduced me to the Federation. Mr. Vajda used to visit our family business regularly to visit my mother and father and talk about old times in Hungary. I recall his visits would always include a present of a bottle of Hungarian wine. Though he has moved to Florida, we still keep in contact by phone or snail mail. He was instrumental in peaking my interest in becoming an agent for this area. My first sale was a policy for my granddaughter Lillian Margaret. My desire for the future is to introduce the Federation and its products to the surrounding area of Jefferson and Hopatcong, New Jersey. My background includes being a Hungarian by birth who came to this country in 1956. I am very proud of my background. It is always part of everything I do. My son Michael who is also a Federation member has been privileged to have received Student Aid while he was attending Rutgers University. Margit P. Rahill, Branch 93 Agent Branch 93/13 - Wharton/Passaic, NJ A Garfield-i Amerikai Magyar Klubban pikniket tartottunk, és hirdettük hagyományinkat. A fényképen a 13- as osztály elnöke, Simon Zoltán és sokéves barátja, Tamási Béla látható, aki Californiából látogatott el a Garfield-i klubba. Tamási Béla és Simon Zoltán Nyári programjaink között a 13- as csoport tagja, Magyar Kálmán két koncertet is szervezett a klubban. Az elsőt július 8-án tartották, és a Tükrös táncegyüttes lépett fel a közönség örömére. A második koncert augusztus 12-én volt, a Pál család Magyarországon elismert, sikeres vezetője, a virtuóz Pál István (Szalonna) lépett fel nagy sikerrel. Ilona Tóth, Branch 93/13 Manager, Fraternal Administrator New Member - Branch 93 - Lillian Margaret Rahill is the granddaughter of Margit P. Rahill. Her father is also a member of HRFA. Lillian Margaret Rahill Branch 151 - Beaver Falls, PA 2009 Annual Senior Citizen Exposition The health and informational expo-sition for citizens over the age of 55 was held on May 28, 2009. Joe and I were pleased to work for Rep. Daryl Metcalfe. The program included health screenings (UPMC, West Penn Hearing and Audiology, Passavant Fitness and Wellness Center, Lungs at Work, Giant Eagle’s “Ask the Pharmacist,” Choice Chiropractic and Wellness Center, and Beaver Valley Foot Clinic). Up to 48 exhibitors displayed their products and seniors received information about health issues. The expo was very informative. 2009 Annual Senior Citzen Expo hosted by: State Representative Daryl Metcalfe A reception was held afterwards with Rep. Daryl Metcalfe. Each year, the expo becomes more informative, and this year, we are pleased to announce that 112 participated. Hungarian Day at Kennywood Park on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009 The Hungarian kitchen opened at noon with a wonderful Hungarian menu served throughout the day. Hungarian artifacts were displayed by Rose Gerzsenyi and also a video of Hungary was shown. The program on the stage began at 7 p.m. with Gene Gerzsenyi welcoming the audience. The Pledge of Allegiance, the American National Anthem and the Hungarian National Anthem was sung by the assembly led by Leslie Brendnich and he was accompanied by Alice McLeod. Father Joseph E. Feltz sang “Ave Maria.” HRFA Director Joseph Fabri was the English speaker who greeted the assembly. He spoke about the history of Hungarian Day in Kennywood Park. Mr. Fabri said, “Hungarian Day was started in 1959 by the Toth family; William, Marta, and their daughters. Rose Gerzsenyi and her organization got involved in 1961. Since then, she has been very active in the Hungarian community.” There was also recognition of the local fraternal 11
