William Penn Life, 1978 (13. évfolyam, 1. szám)
1978-01-01 / 1. szám
Tours were conducted throughout the new Home Office of A.A.L. that has just been put into service earlier this year. The building is most impressive. It is situated on the northern edge of Appleton on about 900 acres of land. It is complete with its own cafeteria, chapel and appears to be very functional. It without a doubt, must be one of the most impressive buildings in Wisconsin. Respectfully submitted, John J. Lippert Branch Manager Branch 720 Boston, Mass. Branch 720 represented the William Penn Association at the 53rd Annual Session of The New England Fraternal Congress held at the Sheraton Tara Hotel in Braintree, Mass, on November 12, 1977. There were some significant factors brought out at this meeting. One theme was on the concern for new members into the societies. Joseph McVeigh, Councilor for NEFC asked for a committee on agencies for emphasis on sales to increase memberships to keep associations going. The two main peices of legislation are: 1. Retarded children in Mass, to be covered under life insurance, it has not passed yet and may not affect Fraternals. 2. Simple language bill for life insurance will pass—average (?) high school grad terminology will be used known as the Flesh Readability Scale. Mr. McVeigh suggested that the fraternals should prepare model policies rather than to have the above. The fallacy of the above would be, “what constitutes ‘average’ . . they have a formula worked out but it is a fact that many grads can’t even read or write. Also, Maine representatives will be required to take License examinations. Roy Moore, the father of Fraternal Action Guide was our guest speaker . . . A few excerpts from his talk ... To consider human services as well as financial aid and in so doing, as they are beginning to now; Fraternal Benefit Associations are working hand in hand with each other supporting different charities. This is unique compared to commercial companies (with an outlay yearly of 20 million dollars in funds). To be effective, all efforts by headquarters, field staff, and all members contribute to keep fraternals unique. We must change with this society without changing principals of our societies. We make constructive contributions to our society. Mr. John Donohue, President of Workmen’s Benefit Fund of USA stressed the need for Branches to become more active and that Branch funds used for various charities, Christmas parties, or any fraternal activities should be equalled by the Home Office. When a Branch is having an affair the Home Office can sponsor the mailing, etc. to push Branch activities. The New England Fraternal Congress received the National Fraternal Congress Award for Achievment and Meritorious Service in promoting state fraternal programs. This meeting was the most informative, inspiring, and lively and thought-involving session I have attended to date. It makes you proud to be a Fraternalist when you hear of all the good works being done by all the different societies. Fraternally yours, Fred F. Aronne Mgr. - Br. 720 Our Branch joined with the Dedham Boosters for Retarded Children and sponsored an “Open House Christmas Party.” The party was held in St. Mary’s Schools Hall. There was carol singing, professional entertainment, visit from Santa Claus and luncheon for all. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Aronne were the hosts. Mel Monagham was master of ceremonies, music was provided by Ruth Tressler and Bob Ballaera. The Branch and Boosters Club together entertained 60 children from the Wrentham State School. This is just another example of how fraternalism can become a “Family Affair”. It makes us feel good to know that Branch 720 which has a small juvenile membership utilizes its efforts time and money to bring joy and happiness at Christmas time to others who may be less fortunate than we. We are sure that God’s rich blessing will descend upon the officers and members of Branch 720 for the wonderful Christmas Party of 1977. We hope that the Branch will continue to provide fraternal services and entertainment to its members. We quote from a letter of John D. Driscoll, President of Dedham Boosters for Retarded Children: ‘A “Thank you” does not begin to express our appreciation to you Mr. Fred Aronne and members of William Penn Association Branch 720 for helping to sponsor the Christmas Party for the retarded and special guests from Wrentham State School. Your Association helped bring sunshine and happiness into the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves and I am sure it will make their lives more meaningful, as it has ours’. A.J.S. - Reporter Branch 720 SAVINGS IN SCRAP PAPER It is estimated that in the U.S. alone, approximately 1.6 pounds of trash are generated daily by the average office worker; over half of that amount is high-grade paper. So, recycling scrap paper has a multitude of benefits— from resource and energy conservation, to reducing the amount of solid waste that must ultimately be disposed of into already overburdened landfill sites. Many organizations have long been concerned about the recycling of wastes such as scrap paper, but until very recently it has not always been economically practical to do so. Today, however, your firm can contact paper mills, paperstock dealers, or secondary materials dealers located in your area. For more general information on the Use It Again Sam program, contact Ms. Penny Hanson, Resource Recovery Division, Office of Solid Waste, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460. Margaret Vassy (Continued from Page 7) contact with. Yes, the fruits of Margaret’s labors here on earth, with the William Penn Association, and with the Magyar Club of Dayton, of which she was a founding member, will remain and live with us for a long time. Our loss is immeasurable. Let us pray that Our Lord grant us the ability and the wisdom, and the strength, to attain and raise higher, the goals she so successfully started to create. And grant that we be consoled as we remember the Words of Our Lord, “Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted.” And let us know that by her faith and ours that somehow, somewhere, we will meet again, for we are confident that all who die in Christ will be raised to life on the last day. Lord remember Margaret Vassy who has come before you marked with the sign of faith, may Margaret and all who sleep in Christ, find in your presence Light and Happiness, and Peace. May her soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of Christ, rest in peace. Please join with me in reciting the beautiful Lord’s Prayer for the repose of our beloved sister, Margaret VaSSy‘ Albert Kertesz Director 19
