William Penn Life, 2002 (37. évfolyam, 1-11. szám)
2002-02-01 / 2. szám
WPA’s Holiday Basket program touches 124 families in 2001 Tour of Hungary EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Reservations are being accepted for the 2002 WPA tour of Hungary and Vienna, to be conducted Sept. 19 to Oct I. The itinerary includes five nights in Budapest, two nights in Vienna and visits to many of Hungary’s most interesting destinations, including Lake Balaton, Herend and the Tokaj wine region. Early booking discounts will be offered to those who place a deposit by May I. For more information, contact Travel Reservations Inc. (formerly Fugazy International Travel) toll-free at I - 800-828-4488 or 1-800-799- 7999. Or, visit their website at www.travelreservations.com. WPA scholarships PITTSBURGH - WPA members entering or attending college may apply for grants for the academic year 2002-03 through the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation. Complete eligibility rules can be found on Page 8 of this issue. All applications must be postmarked no later than May 31, 2002. For more information and a copy of the scholarship application form, write to: President, William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc., 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Bowling bulletin The 59th Annual Bowling Tournament and Scholarship Days will be held May 24 to 26 in Akron, Ohio. Watch next month’s William Penn Life for complete information on the tournament, as well as entry forms for your team. PITTSBURGH - How often do we look at the world's problems--in their enormous size and scope—and wonder if what we do as individuals makes any difference? No, one person can't solve the world's problems. We need a great deal of help just to solve our own neighborhood's problems. However, we can make a difference on a more personal, intimate level. That's exactly what our members and branches did this past holiday season when they participated in the WPA's annual Holiday Basket program. Because of the caring and sharing nature of our Association and its members, 124 families received much needed and appreciated baskets of food and household items. According to figures compiled by the Home Office, 37 branches participated in the program in 2001. Some delivered their baskets on Thanksgiving, while others distributed their ^icAanct £. S&iodi Br. 14 Cleveland, OH Congratulations to Richard E. Sarosi, secretary-treasurer of Branch 14, who was recently elected chief elder of the First Hungarian Reformed Church of Cleveland. As chief elder, Richard will serve as the minister's co-chairperson at the meetings of the church cabinet, consistory and congregation. He will represent his church, along with the minister, before authorities and will supervise all church activities. His election is the latest chapter in his family's long history of service to the church. His father Ernest is an honorary Presbyter and his mother Violet and sister Caroline are active in many church organizations. Richard has served his church in many capacities, including Sunday baskets over the Christmas season. Still other branches extended the spirit of the Holiday Basket program by contributing to local food banks and other similar projects. All told the WPA and its branches donated about $4,200 in cash, food and other items to neighbors in need last year. Each basket contains a turkey or ham, plus canned goods and nonperishable items provided by the branch and its members. The Home Office also contributes $30 towards the purchase of items for each basket, up to three baskets per branch. Since the Holiday Basket program was initiated in 1985, the WPA and its branches have provided holiday baskets to more than 1,600 families across the country. On behalf of the WPA, and those who received Holiday Baskets, we thank our members for their kindness and generosity. school teacher, usher, reader, cook and groundskeeper. He has also provided input on the audit, by-laws committee and building committees. He also has served as an officer of the Hungarian Business and Tradesman Club and served as a volunteer for the Geauga Magyar Club and Hungarian Charity Club. Since earning a master's degree in urban studies from St. Louis University, he has worked in government. He currently is a personnel administrator in the Human Resources Office for the Cuyahoga County Board of Commissioners, assigned to the Department of Children and Family Services. 2 William Penn Life, February 2002
