William Penn Life, 1993 (28. évfolyam, 1-11. szám)
1993-06-01 / 6. szám
Page 4, William Penn Life, June 1993 Branch News Among those attending the spring banquet held in April by the Ohio Valley Hungarian American Cultural Society were (from left) National Director Louis A. Fodor, U.S. Rep. Douglas Applegate of Ohio, and OVHACS President John László. Many William Penn members attended the affair. National Director Michael F. Tomcsak (right) recently met Zoltán Mddi, mayor of Nyireghdza, Hungary. Mayor Módi extended greetings to the members of William Penn Branch 28 and all the residents of Youngstown, Ohio, Nyiregháza’s American Sister City. Branch 18 Lincoln Park, MI By Barbara Ann House Branch 18 Secretary Pro-Tem Spring has sprung in Michigan, and we’re ready. I hope this lovely weather makes everyone think "golf tournament.” Specifics on the tournament are on Page 1 and 3 of this issue. Get well wishes go to Mary Baranyi. We hope by now you are feeling better. We also send get well wishes to Julia Yoo who recently underwent major heart surgery. Please remember her in your prayers. I saw Mary Ivancso, and she looks much better. Glad you’re up and moving. On our last Sunday of bowling, we had a couple of unusual things happen. First, Betty Holguin (average 125) bowled an all spare game. Then, Helen Egei (average 118) bowled a 130 Triplicate. Super bowling, ladies. You sure saved the best for last. Congratulations also to our first place team—Jennifer Szatmári, Angela Molnár, Larry Ferguson and Jeff Flynn. This was the first time they bowled together. As I write this, we are getting ready for the annual bowling tournament. We were eager to see many familiar and new faces. I’ll tell you all about it next month. The next general membership meeting will be held Sept. 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the Southfield address. Have a wonderful summer. Hope to see you at the golf tournament. Happy birthday, Paul Torony. Branch 28 Youngstown, OH By Kathy Novak Branch 28 Reporter Summer’s about to begin and so are all the picnics, with Branch 28 being the host of one of the first. Our picnic will be held Sunday, June 27, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Youngstown American Hungarian Club. All members are welcome and are asked to bring a casserole or dessert. Non-members are welcome to join us for this great social gathering for a donation of $ 1. Reservations are required, so please call Irene Tomory at (216) 755-4448 or Kay Novak at (216) 746-7704. The 67th Annual Magyar Nap (Hungarian Day) will be held on Sunday, Aug. 8, from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the American Hungarian Club, 2219 Donald Ave. A fun-filled day is being planned, so bring a friend and a great appetite and share this day with old friends. On a sadder note, we regret to inform our members of the death of Mr. Leslie Walsh. He was a very active member and officer of our branch for many years before he moved into a local nursing home. May he rest in eternal peace. Our sincere sympathy goes to his family, as well as to all others who may have lost a family member recently. Special get well wishes go to Frank and Mary Torok, Ruth Fabian, John Burkosky, Steve Sándor (who broke his bowling hand), and all other members who may be under the weather. Hope all the birthday and anniversary celebrants had a great time on their special days. We also wish our 1993 graduates the best of everything. Happy Father’s Day to all those special men in our lives. No one can replace them in our hearts and memories. For answers to your insurance questions call Gabe Nameth at (216) 792-8145 or Alan Szabó at (216) 792-7851. Safe traveling for those summer trips. Enjoy! Branch 44 Akron, OH By Elizabeth K. Darago Branch 44 President Congratulations to senior member Marguerite Huszar, 91, who won the $ 10 membership update form drawing. Ms. Huszar is in the Good Samaritan Center Lutheran Nursing Home . . . and is sure to be surprised and delighted with her winnings. Members and friends of Branch 44 enjoyed the Bonzai Bingo party on April 18. Players laughed a lot, won a lot of prizes and yelled "bonzai!” The word "bingo” was replaced by the word "bonzai” for the party. Even the stouthearted yelled "bingo, bingo... I mean, bonzai” to win their prizes. Everyone went home a winner. This is a busy time of year for Branch 44 members. New for '93 is a tailgate party and professional minor league baseball game scheduled for Sunday, June 27. Bring the whole family. The Akron/Canton Indians play Bowie, Md. (feeder team for the Baltimore Orioles). Make it a day with the junior members and their friends, a day with the grandkids, a day with your spouse and friends. , Come join the fun. Take me out to the ball game. Reserve your place(s) by June 19 so we will have time to buy enough tickets and food. See the coupon on this page. Our branch will meet on Monday, June 13 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 1643-13th St. SW, Akron, for a dose of Hungarian culture. Last year we cooked Hungarian; this year, who knows? Then, on Saturday, July 10, our branch will host its annual picnic from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the same address. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. There will be a raffle, too. RSVP by July 7 by calling (216) 673- 3347 or (216) 753-5270. For your insurance needs, call Alan Szabó at (216) 798-9515. Branch 189 Alliance, OH By Betty Hamby Branch 189 Reporter Branch 189 held its monthly meeting May 15. This was our last meeting until September. On May 7 the North of Dixie Band performed for our dancing and listening pleasure. On June 12 the club will hold a Golf Scramble at Buck Run Golf Course. There is a sign up sheet at the club. The club is also planning a trip to Geauga Lake on June 26. Reservations are due June 19. Anyone interested in this trip should contact Karen for more details. A note to Branch 189 golfers: Continued on Page 5 Member seeks to ’protect and serve’ Welcome to the first installment of "Scholarship Profile,” featuring William Penn scholarship recipients who have distinguished themselves in the classroom and/or in their profession. If you know of such a recipient, write us. We’d like to share their stories with all our members. PITTSBURGH - Andrew W. McNelis III, an auditor at Branch 34 Pittsburgh, was recently named valedictorian of his class at the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Academy in Indiana, Pa. Andy completed the special three-month training program after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in December 1992. His successful academic endeavors were made possible in part by grants from the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation. When Andy entered college in 1988, he did not envision himself one day wearing a blue uniform with a badge pinned to his chest and a gun slung on his hip. Rather, he envisioned himself wearing a white smock with a stethoscope around his neck and tongue depressors in his pocket. Andy’s transformation from would-be doctor to would-be police officer was not as big a change as it may seem. Scholarship Profile Andrew W. McNelis III Branch 34 Pittsburgh, PA "I enjoy contact with others . . . and I wanted a career in which I could help people and the community,” said the 22-year-old. Shortly after he began his medical studies, Andy thought about his desire to help others and the role in which he could provide the most assistance. "I decided I wanted to be involved in the community on a more constant, daily basis,” he said. "While a doctor usually sees each of his patients for only a few hours each year, a police officer sees the people of his community all the time.” In the end, his decision came down to fulfilling his deepest desire: to protect and serve. Although eager to land a position in law enforcement, Andy knows it won’t be easy to protect and serve. "Police officers get little respect, especially from a lot of kids. . . . And now police and the way they conduct themselves are under a lot of scrutiny,” he said. Despite these concerns and the inherent physical dangers of being a cop, Andy continues to look diligently for a suitable position. In the meantime, Andy puts his desire to serve others to work at his William Penn branch. He credits his grandfather, Andrew Vámos, for sparking his interest in the William Penn. "He bought me my first life insurance policy when I was less then a year old.” He also credits National Director Michael R. Kara for helping him to see how the William Penn always takes care of its members. Andy, now in his second term as a branch auditor, is helping the branch in its effort to hold a summer camp for its young members. Those young members would be hard pressed to find a better role model.
