William Penn Life, 1993 (28. évfolyam, 1-11. szám)

1993-06-01 / 6. szám

Address Correction Requested I Non-Prom I OraanizationOrganization U.S. Postage PAID Pittsburgh, PA Permit No. 2724 WILLIAM PENN LIFE LIAM PENN ASSOCIATION. 709 BRIGHTON RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15233 Volume 28 June 1993 Number 6 NFC A celebrates Fraternal Week and Flag Day The American Flag is a moving symbol of our nation, evoking strong emotions in each of us. It has become not only a symbol of democracy and freedom, but of food and assistance to famine-stricken foreign lands. Flag Day, June 14, marks the 216th birthday of the Stars and Stripes. It is a time to honor this symbol of our freedom and to reflect on the great nation it represents. Each year on June 14, the flag is paid special honor by the more than 10 million men, women and children who are mem­bers of the 97 fraternal benefit societies comprising the National Fraternal Con­gress of America (NFCA). Fraternal Week, sponsored by the NFCA, begins June 8 and culminates on Flag Day. During this time, NFCA mem­ber-societies across the nation hold spe­cial ceremonies and conduct activities to make the public aware of the many bene­volent activities they perform in their communities throughout the year. Throughout the years, fraternal organi­zations across the nation have developed into a vital volunteer force. They provide financial and organizational support to help their members perform educational, religious, patriotic and benevolent activi­ties that benefit individuals and institu­tions in their local communities. Fraternal groups give assistance to the needy, widows and orphans, the aged and the handicapped. In 1992, they provided more than $5 million in assistance to victims of Hurricane Andrew. Fraternal Week is a time to celebrate the achievements of our great nation and the tireless volunteer spirit of our frater­nal organizations. Throughout Fraternal Week and on Flag Day, let’s honor the flag and the fraternal spirit of NFCA societies. Their dedication to their communities upholds the founding principles of our nation. JOINING HANDS TO TOUCH LIVES FRATERNAL WEEK JUNE 8-14 Columbus prepares to welcome golfers to 10th annual tourney COLUMBUS, OH — The Asso­ciation and members of Branch 129 Columbus are eagerly await­ing the arrival of members and guests for the 10th Annual Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held Sate;day, July 24, at the Turnberry Golf Course near Columbus. The weekend will begin Friday, July 23, with a reception for all golfers and guests at the Holiday Inn-Columbus East (formerly the Hilton East). The evening will feature free food and refresh­ments and plenty of fraternal fellowship. The reception will also feature the annual putting contest for the benefit of the William Penn Fraternal Associa­tion Scholarship Foundation. For golfers arriving early, the Association has reserved tee times from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Friday at the golf course. Those wishing to play the course on Friday should call (614) 645- 2582 to reserve a tee time. The 18-hole tournament will be played July 24. Once again, we will be offering a special prize to the eligible life benefit member who scores a hole-in-one on the designated Par-3 hole during tournament play. Other skill shot contests will be open to all golfers, and all golfers will enjoy complimentary food and beverages at the turn. The annual golf awards dinner will be held Saturday evening at the hotel. All dinner guests will be eligible to win one of many free door prizes to be given away and will be entered in the exciting auction raffle for a new set of golf clubs and bag. Golfers, branches, businesses or groups may also sign on as sponsors for holes along the golf course for a $ 100 donation to the Scholarship Foundation. The name of ea£h sponsor will be placed at the tee of the hole being sponsored. Those wishing to sponsor a hole should contact the Home Office as soon as possible. All members and friends inter­ested in playing i year’s tournament must i their completed reser___ form (found on Page 3) to the Home Office by July 9, 1993. All golfers and guests must contact the Holiday Inn directly to reserve their accommodations for the weekend. Make your plans and send in your entry form now. You won’t want to miss the great fraternal weekend we have planned. Inside ■ Member elected bishop of Calvin Synod.............Page 2. ■ More information on writing your will.....................Page 2. ■ WPA readies for Hungarian Language Camp........Page 3. ■ The debut of "Scholarship Profile”.......................Page 4. ■ Spaces remain open for 2nd Hungary tour.............Page 7. Next Deadline June 18 Coming in July: A full report on and official results of our 50th Annual Bowling Tournament. Association mourns loss of William Kovach PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The entire Association was deeply saddened by the recent death of National Director William J. Kovach. Mr. Kovach, 65, passed away on May 15, 1993, in Phoe­­nixville Hospital. Mr. Kovach was elected to the Board of Directors in September 1991 at the Association’s 32nd General Convention. He served as secretary of the National Auditing Committee from 1987 to 1991 and as a delegate to eight General Conventions. A leader at the branch level as well, Mr. Kovach served as branch coordinator and in var­ious branch offices for more than 30 years at Branch 159 Phoenix­­ville, Pa. He was born May 13,1928, in Phoenixville, a son of the late Alex and Emma (Nagy) Kovach, and was a lifelong resident of Phoenixville. He was a school bus driver for the Methacton School District transportation department. Prior to that he worked at Philadelphia Gear Corp. for 27 years, serving as a supervisor for the last 10 of those years. He was a member of Parkside United Church of Christ, Phoe­nixville Lodge 75 F&AM, Spring City Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Phoenixville Square Club, Hun­garian American Citizens Club, Phoenix Royal Arch Center, and Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Allentown. He is survived by his wife, Caroline (Markus) Kovach; two daugthers, Karen Wieder of Mechanicsville, Pa., and Linda Zettlemoyer of Pottstown, Pa.; a son, William J. Kovach Jr. of Charlotte Hall, Md.; four grand­children, Sandra and Dennis Wieder and Tina and Stephen Munz; and two brothers, Alexan­der of Phoenixville and Robert of Pottstown. Services for Mr. Kovach were held May 19 at Parkside United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Jackie Turnbach officiating. Na­tional President E. E. Vargo de­livered the eulogy. Also in attend­ance were the National Officers and members of the Board of Directors and National Auditing Committee. Interment was in Morris Ceme­tery, Phoenixville. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkside United Church of Christ, 505 S. Main St. Phoenixville, PA 19460, or the W illiam Penn Fraternal Asso­ciation Scholarship Foundation. WILLLAM J. KOVACH 1928-1993

Next

/
  • Elrendezés
  • Igazítás
  • Forgatás
Oldalképek
Tartalom