William Penn Life, 1991 (26. évfolyam, 2-10. szám)
1991-09-01 / 9. szám
WILLIAM ium— OFFICIAL PUBLICATION PENN LIFE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION Volume 26 September 1991 Number 9 Students and instructors at the William Penn’s Hungarian Language Camp, held Aug. 4 to 10 at Penn Scenic View, take a break from classes to pose for this group picture. (Photo by Louis A. Fodor) William Penn hosts successful language camp at Scenic View ROCKWOOD, PA — The Association’s first-ever Hungarian Language Camp, held in 1990, was so successful that many were left wondering if future sessions could ever measure up to it. But, all such doubts were laid to rest last month when the William Penn hosted its second language camp Aug. 4 to 10 at Penn Scenic View. "We had a wonderful week,” said Louis A. Fodor, chairman of the National Auditing Committee and an instructor at the camp. "No one left dissatisfied. Everyone seemed pleased with the instruction, their accommodations and our evening get togethers.” Apparently, the 24 adults who attended the session agreed as more than half of them expressed inside ■ Important notice on updating beneficiaries....................Page 2. ■ WPA tour group returns from Hungary..........................Page 2. ■ The latest news and notes from our branches .... Pages 5, 8. ■ Minutes of the July Board meeting............................Page 6. ■ In Memóriám and Donations for August......................Page 7. Next Deadline September 27 a desire to return to the language camp next summer. About two-thirds of the students received instruction at the beginners level, while the remainder participated in intermediate level sessions. "This was the first time instruction was offered on two levels, and it worked out pretty well,” Mr. Fodor said. After registering and settling into their rooms on Sunday, students began classes at 9:00 a.m. Monday. Students attended a total of 10 two-and-a-half hour instructional sessions over the next five days. Each evening, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., students also attended optional sessions which featured video presentations on Hungarian history, customs and folk dancing. Students also learned about 20 Hungarian songs and practiced their new language skills during the evening gatherings. Throughout the week, students enjoyed a true "taste” of Hungarian culture. Traditional Hungarian meals were served on three evenings while Thursday night featured a classic Hungarian bacon fry. On Friday evening, after the final class, everyone at the camp gathered for a going home party. Among those attending the party was National President E. E. Vargo who extended greetings on behalf of the Association. The evening’s entertainment was provided by chef/teacher’s aide/vocalist Michael R. Kara accompanied by Mr. Fodor on the violin. The next day the students returned home and the Association registered another successful fraternal program. Much of the camp’s success was due to the hard work of those who organized and conducted the week-long session. Our special thanks go to Mr. Fodor, Mr. Kara, instructor Gabriella Gally, and assistant Elmer W. Toth. Students may purchase a 5X7 full-color print of the group photo appearing in this issue by writing to Louis A. Fodor, 328 N. 10th St., Weirton, WV 26062. Prints are $6 each (postage included). Please make your check payable to Mr. Fodor. 32 nd General Convention to meet Sept* 9-11 PITTSBURGH - The Home Office administration and staff have been busy completing the final preparations for the 32nd General Convention to be held Sept. 9 to 11, 1991. Meanwhile, 126 delegates and ex-officio delegates, their families and other special guests have been busy completing their own plans to meet at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Pittsburgh for this meeting of the Association’s governing body. This will be the first regular meeting of the General Convention since 1987, when the 31st General Convention was held in Toronto. The General Convention meets in regular session every four years beginning on the second Monday of September. The Chairman of the Board of Directors will serve as the convention chairman, in accordance with the Association’s By-Laws. As the supreme legislative body of the Association, the General Convention will be making decisions which will determine the scope and direction of our Association’s insurance and fraternal affairs for the next four years. In Pittsburgh, the delegates will discuss, debate and accept or reject any proposed amendments to our Charter or By- Laws. The Convention will also perform the important task of electing and installing a new Board of Directors which will act as the governing body of the Association when the General Convention is not in session. The Convention will also elect and install representatives to the Auditing Committee as well as alternate directors and auditors. Candidates for directors, auditors and alternates will be placed in nomination by the Convention’s Nominating Committee. However, in keeping with the Association’s representative form of government, nominations for these positions will also be accepted from the floor of the General Convention. The General Convention itself comprises delegates elected this May by the various delegate districts and area delegate districts. Ex-officio delegates to the General Convention include all the National Officers and members of the Board of Directors, Auditing Committee and Advisory Board. A report on the Convention will appear in the October issue of the William Penn Life. ’Bells Across America’ opens week-long celebration of Constitution Sept. 17 On Sept. 17, 1787, at 4:00 p.m., the delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the proposed Constitution of the United States in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. Two hundred years later, at Independence Hall, former Chief Justice Warren E. Burger, Chairman of the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, and children representing the original states, commemorated this historic event by ringing a replica of the Liberty Bell. As they gathered to ring the bell, Chairman Burger reminded the children: "You are the ones who must keep this bell ringing.” The Commission again invites every fraternalist, every American and every institution to join in the ceremony of "Bells Across America.” This annual ringing tribute will begin at 4:00 p.m., Sept. 17. It also will kick off the annual observance of Constitution Week, Sept. 17 to 23. Since 1955 presidents have proclaimed Constitution Week to remind all Americans that the Constitution is an important part of our daily lives; that it protects our rights, shapes our public debates and is what millions have taken an oath to defend. We urge all William Penn members to join us in this salute by taking part in the Constitution Week activities to be held in their local communities.
