William Penn Life, 1988 (23. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1988-05-01 / 5. szám
Page 2, William Penn Life, May 1988 William Penn LIFE Official Publication of the William Penn Association Published Monthly Office of Publication: 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Phone: 412/231-2979 Third Class U.S. Postage Paid Pittsburgh, PA Permit No. 2724 Stephen G. Danko Editor-in-chief E. E. Vargo Associate Editor John E. Lovász Managing Editor Gateway Press, Inc Print Production NATIONAL OFFICERS Stephen G. Danko National President E. E. Vargo National Secretary Frances A. Furedy National Treasurer Zoltán B. Emri National Vice President John M. Kish, Esq. General Counsel Dr. Julius Kesseru Medical Director BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joseph P. Arvay Chairman Stephen J. Ivancso Vice Chairman Roger G. Nagy Vice Chairman Ronald S. Balia William J. Bero Zoltán J. Cibulas Elmer A. Furedy Michael J. Hrabar John S. Molnár Frank J. Radvany Elmer W. Toth Frank J. Wukovits, Jr. AUDITING COMMITTEE Louis A. Fodor Chairman Michael R. Kara Vice Chairman William J. Kovach Secretary Dale A. Cole Stephen P. Danko Charles Fabian ADVISORY BOARD Elmer Charles President Emeritus Frank Bero Stephen Danko Michael Hegedűs Frank J. Wukovits, Sr. Postmaster: If undelivered, please send form 3579 to: William Penn Association 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233 From Page 1 <Cont Pecsmrady (center), attended a recent dinner held by Branch 34 Pittsburgh which raised money for his daughter’s medical expenses. Also attending were (from left) National Treasurer Frances A. Furedy, National Vice President Zoltán B. Emri, Branch 34 President Michael Kara and National Secretary E. E. Vargo. Niki---It was Niki’s uncle who arranged to bring her and her father to the United States last year after doctors both here and in Hungary had diagnosed Niki as having a liver disease known as primary sclerosing cholangitis. She underwent her first liver transplant Jan. 16, but an infection which developed in the donor liver after surgery forced doctors to perform a second transplant on March 22. The cost of Niki’s medical care is expected to reach well above $200,000. Many Hungarian organizations and churches across the country have been raising funds to help defray her medical bills. The William Penn Association itself has raised almost $3,600 to date, much of the money coming from two dinners recently sponsored by various Association branches. On April 10 Branch 34 Pittsburgh sponsored a special dinner at St. Ann’s Hungarian Catholic Church in Hazelwood, Pa. All the proceeds from the dinner were donated to the William Penn Association Niki Fund. Many of the dinner’s 140 guests also made additional donations to the fund. By the end of the evening, a total of $ 1,546.00 had been turned over to the fund. Branch President Michael Kara expressed special thanks to all branch members, the members of St. Ann’s Rosary Society and representatives of the Home Office who donated their time and skills to this effort. Another $830.00 was raised during a dinner-dance sponsored by the Association’s New Jersey branches held on April 17 in New Brunswick, N.J. A total of $625.00 was raised through a special raffle held at the dinner, while an additional $205.00 was collected from private donations. Anyone wishing to help defray the cost of Niki’s medical care can send their donations to the William Penn Association Niki Fund, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15233. Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: My parents, Louis and Mary Arposi Bencze, now deceased, were devoted members of the original Association and to its activities. They enrolled me as a member more than 60 years ago, so far as I can recall. My wife and I were deeply touched by the William Penn Life article concerning the medical expenses for Nikoletta Pecsvarady. May all William Penn members and other volunteers be blessed for their loving care and attention to the little girl and her father, Kont, who are so far from their home and family. I have been undergoing treatment for cancer for almost two years and know the expenses multiply so quickly for medical care. We regret we are financially unable to make a larger contribution than the enclosed check. Please be assured we will remember Niki and her family in our prayers. Julius & Dorothy Bence Springfield, IL Convention site selected PITTSBURGH — The Board of Directors recently designated Pittsburgh as the site of the 32nd General Convention to be held in September 1991, the Home Office announced. The decision marks a homecoming of sorts: Pittsburgh was host to 15 consecutive General Conventions beginning with the 16th General Convention in 1927 (the year the Home Office of the Verhovay Aid Association was officially moved to Pittsburgh) and ending with the 30th General Convention in 1983. The 31st General Convention in September 1987 was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. William Penn Association Hungary Tour ’88 Please send me more information on your exciting tour of Hungary as soon as possible. Name: Street: Citv: State: Zíd: Phone: (_____ 1_____________________________________ William Penn Member? Yes: No: Send to:Mr. Zoltán B. Emri, William Penn Association 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Trip to Hungary available to children at half-price PITTSBURGH — Members between the ages of 8 and 14 still have time to register for the Association’s special three-week trip to Hungary this summer and receive a half-off discount on all expenses. "The total package will cost less than $500 per child,” said National President Stephen G. Danko. The package includes roundtrip air fare between the United States and Hungary, a two-week stay at the Fonyod Camp on Lake Balaton and a one-week tour of Hungary’s historic sites. Camp registration fees, ground transportation in Hungary, tour fees and room and board are also included in the cost of the trip. The group will leave the United States on July 3 and return July 26. The first stop will be at the Fonyod Camp. There, the children will join Hungarian children for informal learning sessions in Hungarian language, history, folk art, folk music and literature. Each child will be allowed to select his or her own program of folk art and recreational activities. All the classes and activities will be conducted under the guidance of qualified instructors and counselors. Articles and photographs for the June issue of the William Penn Life are due in our office by May 20,1988 Trip for teens set for 1989 PITTSBURGH — The Home Office recently announced that it will sponsor a summer trip to Hungary for members age 15 to 18 in 1989. The trip will include a stay at one of Hungary’s summer heritage camps, said National President Stephen G. Danko. Details on next summer’s trip will appear in future issues of the William Penn Life. The camp will provide 24- hour security and medical services. Plus, the William Penn will provide two of its own chaperons who will accompany the children during the entire stay in the "Land of the Magyars.” Following their stay at the camp, the children will embark on a special tour of some of Hungary’s most historic sites. Parents interested in giving their children a summer they will never forget at half-off the regular cost should contact Ms. Gerry Robison, William Penn Association, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15233.
