William Penn Life, 1996 (31. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1996-05-01 / 5. szám
WILLIAM PENN LIFE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION, 709 BRIGHTON RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15233 Volume 31, Number 5 Address Correction Requested May 1996 Füstbe ment terv. Egész úton — haza felé — Azon gondolkodám: Miként fogom szólítani Rég nem látott anyám? Mit mondok majd először is Kedvest, szépet neki? Midőn, mely bölsőm ringatá, A kart terjeszti ki. S jutott eszembe számtalan Szebbnél szebb gondolat, Mig állni látszék az idő, Bár a szekér szaladt. S a kis szobába toppanék . . . Röpült felém anyám . . . S én csüggtem ajkán . . . szótlanúl, Mint a gyümölcs a fán. (Petőfi Sándor, 1844. április) Up in smoke All the way home 1 pondered as we rode — how shall 1 greet my mother whom I have not seen so long? What shall 1 say, something dear and nice, as she reaches out her arms that swayed me in the cradle? And 1 thought of many phrases, one more beautiful than the other, until time appeared to pause, and the carriage still sped on. 1 entered the tiny room, and my mother flew toward me. I hung on her lips . . . unspeaking . the fruit upon a tree. Chairman Hrabar honored for distinguished service NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Chairman of the Board Michael J. Hrabar recently was honored as one of two recipients of the 1996 Distinguished Service Award presented by the American Hungarian Foundation (AHF). Mr. Hrabar and the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, received their awards April 20 at the AHF’s 33rd annual Carousel Ball. The ball was held at the Shackamaxon Golf and Country Club in Scotch Plains, N.J. AHF President Prof. August J. Molnár said that both were being recognized for their eminent "professional achievements and services, their far reaching community and humanitarian efforts and for enhancing the appreciation and understanding of the Hungarian cultural heritage in America.” In accepting his award, Mr. Hrabar thanked his wife Ann, his family, the William Penn Association and its Board of Directors for all the support they have given him over the years. "1 have been truly blessed,” he said. A resident of Avenel, N.J., Mr. Hrabar was an employee of Woodbridge Township, N.J., for PITTSBURGH — The WPA Board of Directors has appointed a search committee to seek and evaluate candidates for the position of National President. The search committee is now accepting resumes from interested persons whose background satisfies the requirements of the office. The National President is the chief executive officer and official representative of the Association. It is a full-time position requiring residency in the Pittsburgh area. Major duties of the National President include supervising the operations and employees of the Home Office and Sales Department; executing all decisions and policies adopted by the General Convention, Board of Directors and Executive Committee; directing the cultural, fraternal and social activities of the Association; and overseeing branch activities. The National President is responsible for building the field force, recruiting new members and sales representatives and increasing the Association’s insurance in force. The National President also serves as an ex-officio member of all committees and performs all other duties customarily performed by the president of a corporation. Candidates for this position must have previously held a leadership position in a national or fraternal organization with responsibility for organizational performance. They must demonstrate prior success in planning WPA Chairman Michael J. Hrabar (left) receives the AHF's 1996 Distinguished Service Awardfrom AHF President Prof. August J. Molnár. Association seeking candidates for office of National President and executing insurance and marketing programs and have experience in implementing financial and investment principles. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to manage and get along with people. They also should be comfortable speaking in public and dealing with members. Persons interested in applying for this position must submit their resumes by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to: William Penn Association 709 Brighton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1821 Attn: Roger G. Nagy Search Committee Chairman 34 years, retiring as superintendent of buildings and grounds. He was a member of the Avenel Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years, including 15 years as fire commissioner. He helped direct his community’s educational system as a former member and past president of the Woodbridge Board of Education. He also served local youth as a baseball coach in several leagues and scout master at St. Andrew’s Church. His election in 1995 as WPA Chairman of the Board capped more than four decades of service to the Association and Hungarians on both local and national levels. A member of the AHF Board of Directors, Mr. Hrabar was honored in 1994 as Woodbridge’s "Hungarian of the Year” and has been honored by the VFW Post in Avenel and his community for his service during World War II and his work with children. In his acceptance remarks, Mr. Hrabar also thanked all those who have been supporters of the AHF and its many programs which promote the Hungarian cultural heritage. On behalf of the Association, Mr. Hrabar then presented Prof. Molnár with a donation of $10,000 for the AHF. Prof. Molnár also acknowledged with thanks a $2,000 donation from Emil W. Herman, Esq., general counsel to the William Penn. A third donation was presented to the AHF by the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America (HRFA). The HRFA was honored with the Distinguished Service Award in recognition of its 100 years of service to immigrant Hungarians, their families, the Hungarian Reformed Church and the American Hungarian community. In particular, the award cited the work done in the past by the Continued on Page 3 WPA pledges $ 100,000 to aid Heritage Center NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — As part of its continuing support of the American Hungarian Foundation (AHF), the William Penn Association has pledged to donate $100,000 to the AHF over the next four years. AHF President Prof. August J. Molnár publicly acknowledged the pledge April 20 at the AHF’s 33rd annual Carousel Ball. He noted that the money will be used to support the archives program at the AHF’s Hungarian Heritage Center in New Brunswick. He also said he hopes the WPA’s pledge will encourage other institutions to make similar pledges of support.
