William Penn Life, 2003 (38. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2003-09-01 / 9. szám
For Starters Spotlight '%eim Sfa&tövicÁ Br. 129 Columbus, OH COLUMBUSWe send our heartiest congratulations and most sincere best wishes to longtime member Helen Spanovich who celebrated her 100th birthday on Aug. 18. Helen was bom in Munkács, Hungary and emigrated to the United States at the age of 16. She attributes her long, happy life to her sense of humor, many friends and family. Happy 100th, Helen! Saluting our brave men and women PITTSBURGH, PA - The William Penn Association joins our nation in saluting the men and women of our Armed Forces serving in Iraq. We ask our members and friends to keep these brave defenders of freedom in your thoughts and prayers and to pray for their safe return. If you know of a WPA member serving in this mission, please contact National President George S. Charles, Jr., at 1-800- 848-7366. Ext. 121. Correction In the August 2003 issue of the William Penn Life, we omitted the name of Joseph Chobody as one of the hole sponsors for this year’s WPA Annual Golf Tournament. Joe co-sponsored a hole with his brother, Dennis Chobody. We apologize for the omission. Defense Department wants fraternalists to join new “Tribute to Freedom’ team WASHINGTON - "Uncle Sam Wants You" is a familiar recruiting slogan to generations of Americans. But in this case, it's an invitation for all Americans to sign up for a different kind of military operation. "Operation Tribute to Freedom," a Defense Department initiative, is a way for Americans to show their continuing support for the nation's military men and women and share with the Defense Department the different ways in which individuals and communities are expressing this support. How Can I Help? "We receive calls and e-mails all the time asking, 'What can I do to support the troops?"' said Allison Barber, special assistant to the assistant secretary of defense for public affairs. "People want to know what they can do to help." Americans across the country are already involved in activities showing support for the men and women in uniform, Barber said. "If you're flying the flag, going to a parade, writing an e-mail to the troops or visiting the DefendAmerica.mil Web site to send a thank you to the troops, all of these activities are part of Operation Tribute to Freedom." Grassroots Campaigns. Many individual groups have started their own grassroots campaigns or outreach campaigns for the troops, she said. Operation Tribute to Freedom is a way to bring these individuals, groups and companies together as part of one team. To join the team, go to the Operation Tribute to Freedom Web site at www.DefendAmerica.mil, select 'Join the Team,' fill in your name, and tell them what you're doing to pay tribute to the men and women of the military. Once you submit your registration to the team, you'll be able to download an Operation Tribute to Freedom certificate, making you an official member of the team. Support the Troops. The program includes a variety of suggestions on how communities and individuals can support the troops. "We have activities and ideas that are geared for both children and adults," Barber explained. "Younger children can color a patriotic picture or send an e-mail to the troops. "Older teens and adults can volunteer at their local Red Cross or local veterans organization, visit injured veterans in a veterans hospital or donate money to Operation Uplink for the purchase of a phone card for a service member," Barber said. G2S0» TRIBUTE FREEDOM Convention Update As this issue was going to press, the Association’s 35th General Convention was only two weeks away. But, for many of you, by the time you read this article the General Convention will be a part of history. We use the "update” space this month to thank all those who worked to ensure a successful and productive Convention, in particular the National Officers, Board of Directors and Home Office staff. We also express our deepest appreciation to our Delegates for the loyalty and dedication they exhibited in representing their fellow WPA members. Watch for complete Convention coverage in next month’s issue of the William Penn Life. 2 William Penn Lile, September 2003
