William Penn Life, 1987 (22. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1987-02-01 / 2. szám
Page 16, William Penn Life, February 1987 Branch News Br. 8020 honors own members The members of Branch 8020 McKees Rocks, Pa., gathered recently for an appreciation dinner in honor of its leading members. Shown here are (from left) Charles Arbanas, branch trustee; Nick Kotik, branch vice president; Bill Arbanas, branch president; Mrs. Verna Arbanas, branch trustee; Al Telipsky, branch treasurer; and Pennsylvania State Rep. Fred A. Trello, branch member. By Bill Arbanas Branch 8020 President McKEES ROCK, PA — Branch 8020, McKees Rocks, Pa., held a recognition dinner Jan. 11 to thank the countless friends and supporters of the branch. The dinner was held at the River Road Inn in Avalon, Pa. There was a nice turnout of our members and their wives and members and officers from various organizations. Among those attending were McKees Rocks Mayor Dennis Skosnik, Chief of Police Ron Paynko, Assistant Chief Marty Maritneau. Also in attendance were National Secretary E. E. Vargo and Executive Vice President John F. Kenawell. Branch President Bill Arbanas welcomed the guests. A short meeting was conducted and the new branch officers for 1987 were administered the oath of office by Mr. Vargo. Mr. Arbanas then turned the meeting over to branch member and Pennsylvania State Rep. Fred A. Trello. Mr. Trello commended the new officers who are Bill Arbanas, president; Nick Kotik, vice president; Charles Arbanas, marshall; and Matt Kuehn and Verna Arbanas, trustees. Mr. Vargo and Mr. Kenawell congratulated the officers and acknowledged the good works and contributions Branch 8020 made to the community, Church, handicapped and elderly. "The way our branch operates and will continue to do so is by thanking and recognizing anyone and everybody by giving them something that will live on and on to those who helped our branch,” Mr. Arbanas said. Certificates of appreciation from the Home Office were then presented by Mr. Trello to Father Bob of St. Cyril and Methodius Church in McKees Rocks, Sam Garvey, Theresa Bukowski, Carl Wierst, Mr. Skosnik and Chief Paynko. Special plaques were presented to three outstanding awardees. The first was given to Branch Vice President Charles Arbanas. He was recognized fqr his hard work in organizing branch events, especially the Christmas party for the elderly at the Knights of St. George Home. The other plaque was awarded to Sto-Rox Booster Club President Marty Martineau and club Treasurer George Verlinich. Cape Coral makes plans for picnic in May By Irene E. Sabo Branch 590 Reporter Joseph Spimos (center) a member of Branch 8321, Windber, Pa., shares a moment with Santa and his helper at the branch’s Christmas party for needy children in the Windber area. Br. 8321 hosts party for needy children in area By Nunzio Yocca Branch 8321 Treasurer WINDBER, PA — The members of Branch 8321, Windber, Pa., held a Christmas dinner for needy children of Windber on Dec. 19, 1986. About 50 youngsters along with a few parents attended. A rigatoni and meatball dinner with all the trimmings was served. The children ate and ate and ate. The children were especially delighted by an appearance from Santa Claus and his helper, who distributed gifts to the children. In other branch news, the branch announced that it recently completed its annual clothing drive. CAPE CORAL, FL — The Rev. Arpad George opened our first meeting of the New Year on Feb. 1 with a prayer. This was the last meeting to be held at Anthony G. Noel’s home at the old address as he and his wife Elizabeth will be moving to a new location: Egret Condominium 209 S.E. 16th Place Cape Coral, FL 33904 Entertainment chairman Irene Redden and Vice President Michael Tomcsak are making arrangements for a picnic scheduled for May 3. This will be combined with a short business meeting. More about the picnic and its location in our April publication. We hope all of our William Penn members living in southwest Florida and member visitors from the North will be able to attend. Treasurer Betty Bartus and her family have lost their sister-inlaw, aunt and friend Betty Poczos. She passed away in December following a short illness. She was loved by so many of our members. God bless her memory. May she rest in peace. A special thanks to Joan Tomcsak for making those beautiful Christmas wreaths for each female Youngstown joins in fraternal activities By Helen Kaluczky Branch 28 Reporter YOUNGSTOWN, OH - It was short notice but we made it to the regional meeting that Fraternal Director Elizabeth Szabó conducted Jan. 16 at the Franciscan’s Hall. It was an elightening opportunity to hear some of the activities being planned for this area. It was also quite enjoyable to meet with our National President Gay B. Banes, Executive Vice President John F. Kenawell and Regional Sales Manager Jeff Ward. Somehow, in a quiet atmosphere, plans for the future seem to come together and make it possible. You sort of acquire a "can do” attitude, especially when you hear words of encouragement from all sides. Plans for the egg decorating classes were formulated, and you have seen the result of some of that planning in the January issue. The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble from Budapest will be here March 12 at Stambaugh Auditorium. A táncház, an informal gathering following the performance, will be held. There will be wine and goodies, and you will probably get a chance to meet some of the dancers. Tickets are available at the American- Hungarian Club on Donald Avenue and from Ruth Fabian and Paula Horvath. Plans are in the works for coordinating a visit to Mount St. George in Wellsburg, W.Va. The home for the elderly, Camp Rolling Hills and the rest of the grounds are a wondrous sight and are just a few hour away. All interested members should contact Elizabeth Szabó. At our January meeting we decided to contact some of the inactive members to come to our February meeting to be held at Branch 150 Coordinator Louis Jesso joins Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman in welcoming children to the branch’s annual family Christmas party held Dec. 21. MASONTOWN, PA — On Dec. 21, 1986, Branch 150, Masontown, Pa., held its family and children’s Christmas party at the Pal’s Club Social Hall here. Thirty-nine children and 24 parents attended the annual event. The children had a good time as they played games and sang Christmas carols before the arrival of Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman. The children and their parents were served refreshments and soft drinks. guest at our Christmas party. An invitation has been extended to our members from A magyar nyugdíjas Alapítvány es a Balaton Nyugdíjas otthon vezetosege, to attend a meeting for organizing a Hungarian retirement home. The meeting was to be held Feb. 7 in Sarasota, Fla. For serving your insurance needs, contact Branch Coordinator Anthony G. Noel at (813) 542-7049. 2:00 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Franciscan’s Hall. We hope that you come as we haven’t seen these friends in a long time. It would be a semi-reunion at least, and then we can plan for a full-fledged reunion later in the year when we have more time to flesh out the details. The branch congratulates the American-Hungarian Club’s officers for 1987: Julius Kozma, president; Kalman Molnár, vice president; Margaret Ince, secretary; Ethel Y uhasz, treasurer; and Dee Gran and Irene Nemeth, auditors. We would also like to send out get-well wishes to Irene Nemeth, who was injured in an auto accident. We were so sorry to hear that it happened, Irene. Again, a reminder that Gabe Nameth can help you with your insurance needs. Call him at (216) 792-8145. Br* 150 gives annual party Santa and Frosty gave out the Christmas treats to the children as they talked to the children. The treats consisted of an apple, an orange, a popcorn ball and an assortment of candy. Branch officers attending the party included President Louis C. 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