William Penn Life, 1988 (23. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1988-09-01 / 9. szám
Page 2, William Penn Life, September 1988 Members expressthanks to WPA 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 Editen 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 Perhaps the sweetest words we can ever hear are the words "thank you.” When we hear those words, we know that we have either touched or helped someone in an important and meaningful way. Recently, we received several "thank you” letters. Each one made us more committed to the fraternal work that our members, employees, and agents perform every day. Dear Mr. Danko: My husband Joseph P. Babinesak, granddaughter Robin Bays, and I have belonged to William Penn for many years. Last October a young man [sales agent Ron Perkins] came to review our policies. He said he would keep in touch with our policy needs and review, service, and correct whatever was necessary. Six months later, my husband became ill and died. Ron Perkins and I finally were able to get together. As a courtesy, Ron offered to check out my husband’s insurance policies. I was quite certain that he didn’t have any existing policies with William Penn. PITTSBURGH — With mixed feelings of both happiness and sorrow, 5-year-old Niki Pecsvarady and her father Kont boarded a plane Aug. 18 that would take them back home to Hungary. The flight home came more than a year after Niki and Kont arrived in the United States for treatment on Niki’s diseased liver. Among those at the airport to say goodbye to Niki and Kont was Dr. Thomas Pecsvaradi, Niki’s uncle and legal guardian in this country. Also on hand were several William Penn members and employees who had befriended the Letters to the editor If you would like to comment on our publication, the Association, your heritage, or any other topic that would be of interest to William Penn members, please write us. We ask only that you limit yourself to 250 words. Unsigned letters will not be published. Address your letters to: Monoging Editor, William Penn Life, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, Po. 15233. Ron suggested that it wasn’t any problem and he would be more than willing to check it out. Lo and behold, Ron was correct. There was a policy, and Ron presented me with a check for $1,000 plus interest of about $200. I was emotionally moved, grateful and appreciative. I offered Ron $ 100. He instantly and without hestitation replied "no, no, I am doing my job,” and he refused Pecsvaradys during their stay here. Some of the well-wishers said Niki seemed both happy and sad to be leaving. Niki was anxious to see her mother and joked that she was going to "beat up” her brothers just to show them how strong she had become, they said. But as Niki approached the boarding gate, she turned around and looked over the railing at her American friends with tears in her eyes. It was also a bittersweet moment for those staying behind. "She is such a remarkable little girl,” said Home Office employee to accept my offer of gratitude. This led me to believe you are people of integrity. I felt I could trust Ron Perkins implicitly. He is very knowledgeable and extends beyond one’s expectations to be of service without hesitation. I asked Ron: "Where did you come from?” His comment: "The credit goes to my parents.” His family certainly can be proud of him. Mr. Danko, please accept my check for $ 100 toward the scholarship fund to help others become Ron Perkinses. Just knowing Ron Perkins and what he stands for has lifted my faith in mankind and enriched my spirit. God Bless you, Ron Perkins. I have found a true friend. Ann M. Babincsak Akron, OH Dear Editor: We received many get well cards, among them was one from William Penn which was signed by all the employees, officers, our good friends, and fellow bowlers. Believe me, I looked at the signatures with tears in my eyes Maria Bistey. "At first I wasn’t too hopeful about her chances for a complete recovery. After her second transplant, it hurt her just to stand up. But four months later you could see her running around everywhere. It is just amazing how she has recovered.” Niki will now continue her recovery at her family’s home in Sárospatak, Hungary, where her father will administer the antirejection drugs prescribed for her and monitor her blood pressure. Niki will also make regular trips to Budapest to visit the doctor assigned to her case. That doctor joined the Pecsvaradys on and asked myself if I deserve all this. It is true that during the past 50 years I knocked on many a door for the Association, but I would have liked to have done more. I felt bad that I could not be with you at South Bend. I was there in thought, even though I lay in my hospital bed. I am going to have the signatures framed. Frank Balogh President, Branch 15 Chicago, IL (Editor’s note: Mr. Balogh and his wife Mathilda were injured in a car accident in May and were unable to attend the national bowling tournament in South Bend, Ind. A specially designed card, signed by many attending the tournament, was sent to the Baloghs.) Dear Sir: The Magyar Folk Dancers wish to thank the William Penn Association for inviting us to take part in your annual Family Festival at the William Penn Home in Wellsburg, W. Va. We were very proud to participate in making the event a success. Magyar Folk Dancers, Inc. McKeesport, PA their trip home after he spent several months here studying the latest developments in treating liver disorders and transplants. In a recent letter to the Association, Dr. Pecsvaradi thanked the William Penn and its members for the love and generosity they shared with Niki and Kont. "It has been a great relief to us. .. knowing that there are caring, loving people looking after them,” he wrote. The Association donated more than $9,000 to help offset Niki’s medical expenses. Half of that sum was raised through donations given by William Penn members. Grosz present for questions which turned out to be position statements rather than questions on a wide range of issues from Boy Scouts, to religion, education, cultural exchange and other matters. Mr. Grosz could be seen taking copious notes and at the end addressed himself to each question raised with very direct and open answers. The comments made by him at this gathering and two days later at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., shed some light on his plans for the future of Hungary. During his all to short visit with us, the spark of hope for the welfare of Hungary, which we have all diligently strived for over the years, began to appear. Economically, General Secretary Grosz called for an industrial restructuring with the government removing itself from direct control. Individual performance and investment would be used to enhance production levels. The investment of foreign capital is to be encouraged to increase the industrial and commercial capacity of the country to make it competitive in the world market. It was also acknowledged that economic reform could only be accomplished by bringing about political reforms. This involves democratizing the political system by granting more individual rights and freedoms which includes the encouragement of divergent views and freedom of expression. Legislation is to be introduced this fall to enhance this area of concern. Hungary’s borders have been opened to not only encourage travel by foreigners but also to allow all Hungarians to travel outside their borders as far as their finances will allow. Constitutional reform legislation is to be introduced in 1990 which will provide specific provisions involving human rights. Culturally, the government stands ready to expand the cultural exchange with the United States. To exchange students and professors for study, to bring arts and entertainment of each country to each other. To allow the Hungarian Reform Church to assume the responsibility of the academy near Debrecen whenever the Church can agree among itself to do so. Finally, to---------------From Page 1 strengthen the bonds between Hungary and Hungarians living and bom in foreign countries for the common good of Hungarians everywhere. As I stated earlier, this is but a spark that we pray will lead to the eternal flame of freedom and common good that we all wish for our fellow Hungarians living in the homeland of our fathers. We at the William Penn Association stand ready to assist in whatever way possible. We send a message to Prime Minister and General Secretary Grosz: what can we do to serve our American Hungarians and our Hungarian Brethren to bring about the goals ennunciated by you for the welfare and education of our nationality and the preservation of our cultural heritage? What can we do to fan the spark you have ignited to achieve the goals of all Hungarians and American Hungarians to foster our cultural heritage and educational development? We cannot allow the opportunity to pass after the years of waiting. Niki returns to Hungary after year in U.S.
