William Penn Life, 2001 (36. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2001-09-01 / 9. szám
For Starters NFCA offers Youth Volunteer Scholarships WPA scholarships help breed success My daughter Catharine received her William Penn scholarship check for $500 this past Wednesday. I know she is planning to send you her own letter of ackowledgement and thanks, but I wanted to send my thanks as well to let you know how much we appreciate the scholarship. Catharine is the youngest of our five children, all of whom have benefited from your generosity. Sarah Zurbrugg and Mary Zurbrugg Jackson are teachers, Jean Zurbrugg Wilhelmi has interrupted her sales career to be a stay-at-home mom, and Aaron Jacob (Jake) has just started law school at Case Western Reserve. You can be assured that the scholarships you bestowed on these young people were used to the best advantage for their success, and we're all very grateful for your help. Thank you so much. May the blessings you have showered upon so many come back to you a hundred fold. Marie Zurbrugg Sebring, OH It is always wonderful to hear how our scholarship foundation has helped our young members achieve their goals. We have every confidence that Catharine-and all of this year's scholarship recipients-will continue the tradition of success her siblings helped establish. NAPERVILLE, IL - The National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) is seeking applicants for its Youth Volunteer Scholarship Program. The program recognizes young fraternalists who balance volunteer service and other interests while maintaining solid academic performance. The NFCA intends to award up to $35,000 in undergraduate scholarships for use during the 2002-2003 academic year. Eight volunteer scholars will be awarded up to $3,000 PITTSBURGH - In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress is presenting an evening of classic music featuring The Vogues. The trio—whose hits include "Turn Around Look at Me," "You Are My Special Angel," and "5 O'clock World"—will perform Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Seven Springs Resort in Champion, Pa. Tickets for the 6:15 p.m. show are $15 per person. Guests can meet The Vogues fyutia éV. Sytfcd Br. 349 Weirton, WV FOLLANSBEE, WV - A lot has happened in the past century, and Julia Vera Egyed has lived through it all. On Aug. 3, this longtime, dedicated WPA member celebrated her 100th birthday. She was born in 1901 in Szabolcs Megye Apagy, Hungary. According to her daughter, Julia Chomor, Mrs. Egyed emigrated to the United States at the age of 21 and settled in Rayland, Ohio. In 1922, she married Alex Egyed. The couple had seven children, 25 grandchildren, 50 greatgrandchildren and 10 great-greatgrandchildren. After her husband passed away in 1944, Julia managed to raise her each and 11 honorable mention recipients will be awarded up to $1,000 each. To be eligible, a student must be a graduating high school senior who is a member of an NFCA-member fraternal benefit society and who plans to complete a four-year undergraduate program of study. For additional eligibility requirements and an application form, check the NFCA website at ivww.nfcanet.org or call the WPA Home Office at 1-800-848-7366, ext. 135. during a pre-concert VIP reception at 5:00 p.m. Admission to the reception is a $25 donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The National Slovak Society (NSS) is sponsoring a bus trip from Pittsburgh to the show. The bus will depart from the Greentree Holiday Inn. Bus tickets are $15 per person. Limited seating is available. For more information, call the NSS Home Office at 1-800-488-1890. family while working several jobs, including serving as an agent for the WPA. Julia passed on her love for her Hungarian heritage to her children, all of whom learned to speak perfect Hungarian. She traveled to Hungary in 1967 to visit family and has returnd seven times since. Julia lives alone in a trailer on her daughter's property. She still cooks, bakes, dances and braids rugs out of cut-up rags. She can often be seen wearing traditional Hungarian dresses. Happy Birthday, Julia. The Vogues to serenade PA fraternalists 2 Milliiiw Penn life, September 2001
