William Penn Life, 1986 (21. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)

1986-07-01 / 4. szám

William Penn Life, July-August 1986, Page 13 Center Will Showcase Hungarian Heritage As construction continues on the Hungarian Heritage Center in New Jersey, the center’s builders report they are making progress towards raising the $2.9 million needed to build and endow the center. Officials of the American Hungarian Foundation (AH F) say more than $800,000 has been pledged and donated to the center’s capital campaign. The William Penn made one of the largest gifts, $60,000 to designate the center’s meeting room. The center will be housed in the former Potter Needle Factory in New Brunswick, N. J. The AHF purchased the factory in 1980 and since then has demolished por­tions of the building which are not part of the center’s design. The center’s cornerstone was laid on June 1, 1985, during ceremonies marking the AHF’s 30th anniversary. New Jersey Governor Thomas Kean and AHF Chairman E. Eugene Oross tapped the cornerstone into place. The renovation and con­struction will blend ex­amples of traditional Hungarian architecture with the existing structure, AHF officials say. Workers have already poured concrete footings for the inside support steel structure. The construction of some new outside walls and other renovation work will begin later this year. All work is scheduled to be completed in 1988. Inside, the center will of­fer a wide range of displays and opportunities to com­municate the history and culture of American Hungarians. The center’s archives and manuscript collection will document the role and con­tributions of Hungarians and their descendants to American life since 1776. The center will house the AHF’s 30,000-volume library, an affiliate library of Rutgers University which is in­tegrated into the Research Libraries Information Network. The museum will feature various artworks created by Hungarian and Hungarian American artists. Other ex­hibits will inform visitors of the contributions of Hungarian American scien­tists, musicians and athletes. Some of these exhibits will travel throughout the country. The center will house con­ference rooms, a visitor’s center, a community room and a gift and craft shop. It also will feature the Wall of Honor on which will be in­scribed the names of in­dividuals and organizations, or the names of someone they wish to honor, who have contributed $1,000 or more towards the center. To date, about 70 names are to be included on the wall. In addition to the William Penn’s pledge, the center’s capital campaign has receiv­ed several other large dona­tions and pledges. Philip Hulitar gave a gift of $100,000 to name and pro­vide for the center’s court­yard. Volunteers in western Pennsylvania have pledged another $100,000 to name and support the lobby area. Mary V. Mochary, deputy legal advisor for the U.S. State Department, gave the center $30,000 to name the library reading room in honor of her parents, Elisabeth and Alexander Kasser. Of the $2.9 million needed for the center, $850,000 will go towards renovation, engineering, architectural and construction costs. Another $400,000 will cover furnishings and equipment, and $450,000 will be used for initial operating expenses, including AHF programs and staff salaries. The remaining $1.2 million will be placed in the center’s endowment fund. Income from the endowment will provide annual support to maintain the services of the center. The center is the newest project undertaken by the American Hungarian Foundation. The foundation was chartered in the State of Il­linois in December 1954 and held its first board of direc­tors meeting on Jan. 31, 1955. Since then the foundation has provided more than $1.2 million in grants, direct sup­port and services to fund Hungarian studies, colleges and university programs, research, fellowships, scholarships, publications, concerts and educational projects. It also has provided grants and technical assistance for conferences, exhibits and documentary films, recor­ding the history and role of Hungarians and their descedants in the United States. Tax deductible contribu­tions to the foundation or its Capital and Endowment Fund for the Hungarian Heritage Center can be sent to the American Hungarian Foundation, 177 Somerset Street, P. O. Box 1084, New Brunswick, N. J. 08903. Hungarian Day Organizers Seek Artists, Sponsors Organizers of Hungarian Day at Kennywood Park near Pittsburgh are recruiting creators of Hungarian folk arts and crafts who want to display their work at the an­nual event. The Hungarian Ethnic Group of Western Penn­sylvania will sponsor the 1986 Hungarian Day on Fri­day, Aug. 8. The day will feature an ex­hibit of Hungarian folk arts and crafts at Pavillion One on the park grounds, and the group is inviting all Hungarian artisans in the area to participate. “It will be a day of local talent exhibitions that has been a long time due,” said group president Alexander Jozsa Bodnar. “I am sure that this can develop into a worthwhile endeavor for everyone concerned.” The exhibition will be just one of many attractions at Hungarian Day. The event also will feature sing alongs and a performance by George Bátyi and his Or­chestra. The recently selected Miss Magyar of the Tri-State will be crowned that day. In addition to folk artists, the group is looking for sponsors who wish to adver­tise in the event’s program book. The book will not only include advertisers but also information on Hungarian culture and activities. Sponsors or artists inter­ested in either the display or program book can contact Mr. Bodnar at (412) 422-1886 or write to AJB Communi­cations and Marketing, AJB Arts Building, 4804 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15207. BRANCH NEWS Banquet Held Special Surprise For Alliance Branch Member Present for the dedication of the Anna Kubus room at the Mount St. George Home for the Elderly were (from left) Michael Kara, Albert J. Stelkovics, An­na Kubus, Paul Kovács, administrator of the home, and William Mayor (Photo by Louis Fodor). Kubus Room Dedicated Several officers and members of Branch 34, Pitts­burgh, traveled to the Mount St. George Home for the Elderly May 31 for the dedication of a room in honor of Anna Kubus. A plaque commemorating the donation was presented to the home and mounted on the room’s door. Branch 34 President Michael Kara presented a donation to Paul Kovács, administrator of the home. Other contributions were presented by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stelkovics, Louis Kubus, William Mayor, presi­dent of St. Ann’s Holy Name Society, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kovács Sr. Following a lunch served at the home, the branch members toured the facilities and grounds. By Marie Duruttya Branch Reporter With the bowling tourna­ment and Centennial ban­quet now over, Branch 189, Alliance, Ohio, is readying for the Association’s third annual golf tournament Aug. 3. Although they did not br­ing back any trophies from the bowling tournament, Branch 189 members did return to Alliance with many fond memories. Many said it was a joy to listen to the Santa Ferenc Gypsy Orchestra from Hungary, which entertained the banquet guests. The orchestra’s visit pro­vided a special surprise for one branch member, Kathy Cibulas. Gustav Horvath, one of the musicians in the orchestra, and Mrs. Cibulas are both from Ozd, Hungary. Mr. Horvath is a friend of her parents (the Kisis family) and went to school with her nephew. He played his violin for her father when Mr. Hor­vath was a young man. The two Ozd natives spent part of the evening sharing news of their hometown and memories of the Kisis family. In other branch news, the Alliance William Penn Club recently welcomed its new managers, Lola and Jack Longobardi. The Longo­­bardis plan to continue the Friday night dinners and the Sunday brunches, and they promise all visitors to the club fraterpalism, hospi­tality and friendship. The Athletic Club was scheduled to take a bus trip to the races July 19. Branch 189 members can call Branch Coordinator Zoltán Cibulas at 823-2028 for help with their insurance needs. Branch 18 To Honor Members Branch 18, Detroit, will receive a citation and pin. honor its 50-year members The branch also held its at a special banquet mixed goif tournament June scheduled for Saturday, 22. A report on the tourna- Aug. 9. During the event, rnent will appear in the next each 50-year member will issue.

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