William Penn Life, 1988 (23. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1988-06-01 / 6. szám
Volume 23 June 1988 Number 6 Employees of the new Computer Specialties Corp. watch as officials sign the agreement creating the WPA subsidiary. Signing the document are (from left): John Hoffmann, vice president of the Infonet division of Computer Sciences Corp.; National President Stephen G. Danko; Anthony F. Waskiewicz, president and C.E.O. of the new subsidiary; John M. Kish, WPA legal counsel; and Elmer Charles, president emeritus of the Association. WPA buys data center, opens subsidiary company Hungary Tour ’88 organizers announce land tour package PITTSBURGH — The Association recently opened a whollyowned subsidiary corporation which will provide computer services for the Home Office and other area businesses. The new corporation, called Computer Specialties Corp. (CSC), was formed April 29 when the Association purchased the Pittsburgh Data Center of the Computer Sciences Corp. "It’s an investment on our part,” said National President Stephen G. Danko. "The greatest benefit is that we now have our own computer system that will also be generating income for us.” Inside ■ Fifth annual WPA golf tourney nears..........................Page 3. ■ Organizers begin planning for Family Festival...........Page 4. ■ The latest news and notes from our branches .... Pages 6-8. ■ Our Association remembers Mayor Caliguiri.... Page 11. ■ Changes sought in Penna, fraternal code..........Page 12. Next Deadline June 24 The formation of the new subsidiary will open a wider range of possibilities and enhance the development of new programs for the Association’s computer operations, President Danko said. In addition to serving the Home Office, CSC is developing plans to market its services to other fraternal benefit societies, distributors, and health care organizations. The selling of CSC’s services could generate a substantial income for the Association during CSC’s first fiscal year of operation, President Danko said. "That is the advantage in this investment,” he said. "Purchasing LINCOLN PLACE, PA — The opening of the William Penn Association Federal Credit Union was celebrated April 24 with a special dinner held at the B.P.O. Elks Hall here. Among those in attendance were members of the former Hungarian Reformed Church Federal Credit Union of Homestead, Pa., who were officially welcomed into our William Penn family. "We are proud and happy to have you as a part of the William Penn Association,” National Secretary E. E. Vargo told the new members. "We extend to you our own in-house computer system would not have given us any financial return.” For several years, the Association considered purchasing an in-house computer system as a way of consolidating and economizing its computer operations. When the costs of purchasing and installing an in-house system proved to be prohibitive, the Association explored alternative solutions. One of those alternatives was purchasing the Pittsburgh Data Center. The Association initially approached Computer Sciences See ’Computer’ Page 12 every good wish to be with us.” Secretary Vargo also commended the former Reformed Church credit union for surviving as a viable institution for 50 years. National President Stephen G. Danko then addressed the gathering on the history, philosophy and future plans of the William Penn. "We are the largest Hungarian organization in the world outside of Hungary,” President Danko said. "But, even though we are large, we have never forgotten about our individual members. "As members of our credit union, you are eligible to receive PITTSBURGH — For the 13 th straight year, members and friends of the Association will have the chance to partake in a William Penn-sponsored tour of the "Land of the Magyars.” The Association’s "Hungary Tour ’88” will depart the United States on Aug. 15 and return from Hungary on Sept. 8. But tour participants may stay in Hungary longer, if they wish. Those wishing to join the tour may depart from any of five cities. The departure cities and the roundtrip air fare for adults from each city will be: Cincinnati$894; Cleveland-$875; Detroit$894; New York-$785; and Pittsburgh-$835. There will also be special reduced fares for children age 12 and under. A deposit of $200 per person is required to reserve a seat on our tour. Tour organizers are now finalizing the details on an exciting land tour package which will allow tourists to experience a wide spectrum of Hungary’s culture, customs, history and folk traditions. The tentative itinerary for the tour is as follows: Aug. 15 — Departure from U.S. Our group will fly from New York aboard Pan American Airlines to Frankfurt, where you will board a connecting flight to Budapest. TOUR I (3 Days) Aug. 16 — Arrive in Budapest. all the benefits available to our life insurance and annuity members,” President Danko said. "We will be here everyday to answer your questions and meet your needs to the best of our abilities,” he said. He explained that the William Penn has an intense interest in preserving our Hungarian heritage, and that it was this interest which led the Association to acquire the Reformed Church credit union. "Rather than allow your credit union to be absorbed by another organization that was not Hungar- See 'Dinner’ Page 2 We will arrive in the capital of Hungary at Ferihegyi Airport. An English-speaking guide will meet our group and assist with customs. Passengers and their luggage will be transferred by chartered bus to the Hotel Hungária where they will spend the first night. Aug. 17 — Our group will leave Budapest for a tour of Kecskemet, the birthplace of the famous Hungarian poet Sándor Petőfi. From there we will go to Szeged to spend the night. Aug. 18 — The entire day will be spent touring Szeged, where we will again spend the night. Aug. 19 — Our group will leave Szeged for a visit to Kiskunholos, famous for its Halasi csipke lace. Then, we will return to Budapest and the Hotel Hungária for the evening. Price of Tour I........$364.00 Aug. 20 — Participants will be free to spend the day in Budapest See Tour’ Page 2 National Fraternal Week June 8-14 Flag Day June 14 WPA welcomes credit union members
