William Penn Life, 1996 (31. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1996-07-01 / 7. szám
Page 4, William Penn Life, July 1996 Branch News Branch 14 Cleveland, OH We hope everyone is enjoying a safe and relaxing summer. We at Branch 14 are doing our best to provide our members with fun things to do this summer. We recently held our annual outing to Geuaga Lake, and now we are preparing for our next excursion. Branch 14 will sponsor a Lake Erie cruise to Put-in-Bay and Kelley’s Island July 31. The outing includes a hot lunch buffet. The boat departs from Sandusky at 9:30 a.m. The regular prices of $32.50 for adults, $29.95 for senior citizens and $16.50 for children will be discounted one half for Branch 14 members. Reservations are due by July 24. For more information, call Dawn at the Ward Agency at 838-1200. For information about William Penn life insurance and annuity plans, call the Ward Agency at 838-1200. Branch 18 Lincoln Park, MI By Barbara A. House National Director We won! We have participated in the Annual Bowling Tournament for many years and always have had a wonderful time. But, when you finally win, it’s terrific. Many thanks to my team members Julie Chesley, Betsy Griffith, Krisztina Kortvesi (in her first tournament) and Carol Truesdell. I always knew that the Five Friends ladies team was a winning combination. Thank you also to the Branch 34 men’s team. We couldn’t do it without you. Congratulations also to the Home Office, Lou Fodor, Elmer Toth, Rick Toth, and Bob and Steve Ivancso for running such a smooth tournament. Everything, including the hotel, banquet and accommodations, was perfect. Thank you also to all for your generosity to the scholarship fund. Now, we can turn your attention to golf. Much sympathy to Helen Horvath on the death of her husband Les. 1 have many wonderful memories of Les. Our sincere sympathy also goes to Louis and Elizabeth Deregi on the death of their daughter Gloria. We were also saddened by the death of Mary Csanyi, mother of Dorothy Csanyi. Please remember these wonderful people in your thoughts and prayers. Remember also the many members who are ill: Bill Kocsis, Betty Holguin, Ernie Molnár and National Director Mike Kara. Now that the weather has finally gotten better, I hope you will also. Get well soon. Happy birthday wishes to Julia La Pointe. Julia was the surprise guest of honor at a party given by <. her daughter Linda. She was really tickled. Happy birthday also to Magda Uri and John Yuhasz. May you have many more. Rose Wickers and Rose Krumm have joined the happy retirees club. I know both these girls and I know they will never be idle. Happy retirement to you both; you certainly deserve some time for what you like to do. Congratulations to newlyweds Andy and Valerie McNelis. They were wed on June 29. Andy is the son of Andy and Marguerite McNelis. Andy Sr. is a national director with the William Penn. Happy anniversary to my special people Betty and Paul Johnson. I love you. Very special happy birthday to my sister-in-law Frannie. May you have many more. If you have news to share, or if you need help with your insurance needs, please call me. I would be happy to be of service. Special hellos to Helen Newhouse and Stella Varady. Have a wonderful summer, and think golf. Branch 28 Youngstown, OH By Kathy Novak Branch 28 Reporter Happy 4th of July! With all the fireworks and celebrations taking place, we hope all those having their special day this month, whether birthday or anniversary, will have a great day! So nice to learn that the ladies representing Youngstown at the bowling tournament placed so well. Great job! Looking just around the corner, you’ll find our annual branch picnic. It will be held Sunday, July 14, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the Youngstown American Hungarian Club, 2219 Donald Ave. Get your reservations in soon. Call (330) 755-4448 or (330) 746-7704. Remember: desserts or casseroles are requested for the buffet table. Members will be admitted free; non-members will be required to pay at the door. Also, don’t forget these upcoming events: • Sunday, Aug. 11 - 70th Hungarian Day (Magyar Nap) sponsored by the Youngstown American Hungarian Federation, 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., 2219 Donald Ave. Steve Pal will provide the music. • Sunday, Aug. 18 - St. Stephen of Hungary Church Picnic, 1:00 to 6:30 p.m., 2219 Donald Ave. Dorothy & Co. will provide the music. A special outdoor Mass will be held on the grounds at 11:30 a.m. Get well wishes to all those not up to par, especially Steve Sándor, Mary Torok, Ruth Fabian, Joe Vizi, Irene Kish, Steve Novak and Emma Kish. Our sincere condolences to those who have recently experienced a loss of a loved one. Questions concerning your life insurance needs can be directed to Gabe Nameth (330) 792-8145 or Alan Szabó (330) 797-5057. Ryan Christopher Miller, a senior at Bishop Guilfoyle High School in Altoona, Pa., received Branch 800’s annual bond award. Branch 34 Pittsburgh, PA By Andy McNelis National Director Summer is here and the annual golf tournament is just around the corner, so sharpen up your putting skills. We are looking forward to a great weekend of fun and fraternalism. On Sunday, June 2, the members of Branch 34 held a luncheon to honor our 50-year members. Thirty members attended the luncheon to celebrate with our senior honorees. Acting National President and National Vice President-Treasurer Frances A. Furedy congratulated the 50- year members and thanked them for their continued faith and confidence in the Association. She then distributed 50-year pins and certificates to each honoree. The officers and branch members would like to send a special word of thanks to the Home Office and Board of Directors for their help in making this such a wonderful event. Also, thank you, Fran, for coming and sharing the day with us and our honorees. Birthday wishes go out to the following branch members: Andrew Vámos, Maria Vámos, Lou Kubus, Caroline Mayor, Walter Bugielski, Joe Toth and Marguerite McNelis. Congratulations to our new National President Pete Charles. Good luck on your new endeavor. Good luck and congratulations are also extended to Rick Toth on his new position as acting national secretary. Last, but not least, a special thank you goes out to Frances Furedy for her fine work while wearing two hats. Elizabeth L. Molnár recently graduated from Gateway High School as valedictorian and has been accepted to the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Honors College. She is the daughter of Gabriella Gally, one of the instructors at the Association’s Hungarian Language Camp. Congratulations and good luck, Elizabeth! If you have any news you would like to share, please contact Andy McNelis at 421 -6031. For information about William Penn insurance and annuity plans, contact Branch Coordinator Maria Bistey at 431-6035. Branch 51 Passaic, NJ By Arthur Barillo Branch 51 President On behalf of Branch 51, its officers and members, we congratulate George S. Charles Jr. on his recent election as national president of the Association. We wish him the best. With his background, we know he will do a wonderful job. Also, we congratulate Richard W. Toth, the new acting secretary of the Association. Recently, Branch Treasurer Richard A. Mozer received his master of business administration degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Hackensack, N.J. Congratulations, Rich. Among the honored guests at the commencement ceremonies was New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, who received a doctor of laws degree. Best wishes to all who will be celebrating their birthdays or anniversaries this month. We wish you much good health and happiness. We hope all of you will have a nice and enjoyable summer. Until September, when we will hold our next branch meeting, we wish our members the best of everything. Branch 129 Columbus, OH By Arpad Sibrik Branch 129 Coordinator Congratulations to George S. (Pete) Charles Jr. on his election as president and Rick Toth on his appointment as acting secretary. Lots of good luck in the future. We are sad to report that Margaret George—longtime member of Branch 129, mother of Branch President Margie Boso, and wife of David George—passed away. Our condolences go out to her family. The ladies bowling team had a good time in Pittsburgh at the bowling tournament, but did not win any prizes. Better luck next year! At our last branch meeting we set the date for the branch picnic. The picnic will be held Sept. 22, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., at the Swan Club (the same place we have had the picnic for the last three years). The branch will provide the meat, coffee, tea and table service. Everyone must bring their own beer or pop. Plus, we ask everyone to also bring a covered dish or pastry. This is your invitation to the picnic. If you are interested in coming, please make your reservations by calling Bonnie Tokár at (614) 488-7751 or writing to her at 3067 Avalon Road, Columbus, OH 43221. We are looking forward to the Annual Golf Tournament on July 12 and 13 at the Turnberry Golf Course. On Friday, July 12, William Penn golfers may reserve tee times from 10:00'a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please tell the golf course that you are a William Penn golfer when arranging a tee time for Friday. The course’s number is (614) 645-2582. The next branch meeting will be on Aug. 14 at the VFW Hall, 1591 Lockbourne Road, at 7:30 p.m. We hope you will attend. For your life insurance needs, please call Arpad Sibrik, Branch 129 coordinator, at (614) 231- 8024 or write him at 645 S. Kellner Road, Columbus, OH 43209. Branch 352 Coraoplis, PA By Dianne A. Charles Branch 352 Reporter Congratulations to our newlyelected National President George S. Charles Jr. This is a richly deserved honor, and we at Branch 352 wish to extend our best wishes to you, your family and the Association. We’re proud of you! Branch member Robert Catlos graduated from Duquesne University with a bachelor’s degree in health science. He will continue his studies at Duquesne towards attaining a master’s degree in occupational therapy. Also studying at Duquesne is John Catlos. He is working towards two degrees, a bachelor’s in business and a master’s in health management systems. The brothers are the sons of Steve and Marjorie Catlos of Jefferson Borough. We wish you the best in all of your future plans. Congratulations to Steve Charles. He was named to the Chartiers Valley Middle School Honor Roll and received the President’s Education Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement. At an awards program on June 10, he received his certificate and a letter from President Clinton. We’re proud of you. Way to go, Steve! To our recent college and high school graduates, we wish the very best that life holds for you. Make every day an adventure and discover the very best in yourself. Because of the accomplishments of our Association’s members, I am reminded of these words: "If you treasure the beauty that shows all around you and try to add some of your own, enjoy the companionship others can give you, yet value your moments alone ... If you honor opinions that differ from yours yet stand up for what you believe, admire the accomplishments others have made and take pride in what you can achieve ... If you love those around you and love yourself, Continued on Page 11
