William Penn Life, 1990 (25. évfolyam, 2-10. szám)
1990-02-01 / 2. szám
WILLIAM OFFICIAL PUBLICATION PENN LIFE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION Volume 25 February 1990 Number 2 An ethnic holiday Hungarian Room Committee Chairman Roger G. Nagy and Treasurer Frances A. Furedy stand in front of the Christmas tree which decorated the Hungarian Classroom at the University of Pittsburgh this past holiday season. Committee members Donna Nagy, Zita Kara, Marie Bistey and Barb Kapinus decorated the tree and attended a holiday luncheon sponsored by the Russian Room Committee. The Hungarian Classroom is one of two dozen nationality rooms housed in the university’s Cathedral of Learning. Bowlers eager for chance to win $10,000 at tourney PITTSBURGH - William Penn bowlers are counting the days to the Memorial Day weekend because that is when the Association will host its 47th Annual National Bowling Tournament and Scholarship Days in Pittsburgh. A big reason for the bowlers’ eagerness is the chance to win $ 10,000 during the team event to be held on Saturday, May 26. The prize will be awarded to the eligible member who bowls a perfect 300 game during the team event. To be eligible, a bowler must be a life-benefit member of the William Penn by April 1, 1990, with at least one year’s premium paid. If two or more eligible bowlers each roll a 300 during the team event, then the $ 10,000 will be divided equally amongst the winners. Last year, Jim Schepens of Branch 18 Detroit fell just shy in his attempt at the big prize. He bowled 10 strikes in a row but left the seven pin standing on his 11th ball of the game. His effort did not win him the $ 10,000, but it did earn him a loud ovation and hearty congratulations from the crowd of bowlers and spectators who had gathered behind him to cheer him on. The Association is hoping one of its members will get that perfect game this year and take home the prize. "Giving our members the chance to win such a big prize adds a lot of excitement to the weekend,” said National Secretary E. E. Vargo. "We would love to see one of our members win the money.” The team event and $10,000 prize are just two parts of a full schedule of events planned for the weekend. The activities will begin Friday, May 25, with the annual meetings of the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation and the Louis L. Varga Scholars Guild. Both meetings Credit Union marks 50th year PITTSBURGH — The William Penn Association Federal Credit Union was honored for its 50 years of service during a special presentation at its Jan. 9 board of directors meeting. James Ritter, a consultant with the Pennsylvania Credit Union League (PCUL), presented a 50th anniversary plaque and gavel to the credit union board. The credit union was founded 50 years ago as the Hungarian Reformed Church Federal Credit Union of Homestead, Pa. The William Penn acquired the credit union in March 1988 and gave it its present name. In a letter to the credit union, PCUL President Michael J. Judge praised the credit union for its "five decades of valuable service to your members. "Your many years of service prove that through the war, recession, inflation and disaster, as well as in times of prosperity, there exists among the people a Prognosis for Niki excellent, uncle says Inside ■ A look at Hungary’s historic capital........................Page 2. ■ The status of Hungarian’s in Rumania..............Pages 4-5. ■ Branches host annual holiday parties............Pages 6-9, 12. ■ Photos of more of our newest members..................Page 10. ■ In Memóriám, a list of recent donations................Page 11. Next Deadline February 16 PITTSBURGH — Niki Pecsvarady, the Hungarian girl who underwent two liver transplants two years ago and captured the hearts of William Penn members across the country, continues her recovery at her home in Hungary. In a recent letter to the Home Office, Niki’s uncle Thomas Pecsvaradi of Middletown, N.J., said that the prognosis for a full and normal life for Niki is excellent. Niki, who is now 6-and-a-half years old, "is doing very well, has grown several inches since her return to Hungary in August 1988 and is enjoying an essentially normal life,” her uncle said7 Each month Niki travels with her parents from their home in Sárospatak to Budapest for a check-up. "Her progress is being monitored by the Hungarian surgeon in Budapest who spent three months in Pittsburgh while Niki was recuperating from her second transplant operation,” Mr. Pecsvaradi said. "Once again we thank you for your kindness and concern for Niki during those difficult times and for the part that you played in what can be truly described as a miracle,” Mr. Pecsvaradi said. The William Penn donated a total of $9,000 to help defray Niki’s medical expenses. Half of that amount came from contributions by members and branches, the rest represented a matching grant from the Association. Niki underwent her first liver transplant at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh on Jan. 16, 1988, but an infection which developed in the donor liver after surgery forced doctors to perform a second transplant two months later. Five months after the second operation she returned home. will be held at the Pittsburgh Hilton Hotel, the headquarters for this year’s tournament. Following the meetings, a reception for all bowlers will be held at the Hilton, featuring plenty of free food and refreshments and giving guests the chance to renew old acquaintances. The bowling portion of the weekend will begin with Saturday’s five-man and five-woman team events, then continue on Sunday with the singles and doubles events. All bowling will take place at Princess Lanes, the lanes used for last year’s tournament. Free bus transportation will be available to all bowlers between the hotel and the lanes. The annual bowling awards banquet will be held Saturday night in the Hilton ballroom. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour followed by dinner, a door prize drawing, music and dancing. During their free time, bowlers Continued on Page 11 NIKI PECSVARADY spirit of sharing. Through your organization, they have a vehicle through which to share their financial wealth, and to attain economic freedom.” The credit union board pledged that the credit union will work hard to continue offering the finest service possible. The board also reaffirmed its commitment to the 'people-helping-people’ philosophy upon which the credit union movement was built.
