William Penn Life, 2003 (38. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2003-10-01 / 10. szám
KT/ntíto Jh^X CLLXWXX X^l w# vv w) Branch 14 Cleveland, OH by Dawn D. Ward By the time you read this, a busload of Branch 14 members will have enjoyed the annual WPA picnic at Penn Scenic View. If you could not make it this year, please plan to attend next year's picnic for a great afternoon of Hungarian food, music and fellowship. At the Branch 14 meeting Sept. 10, it was decided that the branch will sponsor an "Evening at the Races" on Friday, Oct. 17, at Northfield Park. A delicious buffet dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m., and post-time is 7:00 p.m. For more information and reservations, call Branch President Caroline Lanzara at 216-581-8979. The annual Branch 14 children's Christmas party will be held Sunday afternoon, Nov. 30, at the Bethlen Hall of the First Hungarian Reformed Church, Walton Hills, Ohio. Only Branch 14 juvenile members will be sent invitations, but all branch members are welcome to attend. There will be entertainment, a delicious buffet lunch and, of course, a visit from Santa with a sack of gifts! Welcome to the following new Branch 14 members: Joseph Altmayer, Cameron Bly, Gavin Bly, Gabriel Bly, Joseph Carney, Daniel Hollo, the Rev. Csaba Krasznai, Jay Huston, Lola Taylor, Gabriella Mastropietro, Clarissa Saillant, Xander Nadas and József Sundem. Help your branch grow, and you can earn money at the same time by taking advantage of the WPA Recommender Program. Contact Jeff Ward at 440-838-1200 with the names of any potential new members. The next Branch 14 meeting will be held Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bethlen Hall of the First Hungarian Reformed Church, 14530 Alexander Road, Walton Hills, Ohio. All Branch 14 members are welcome to attend and help us plan future branch activities. Everyone's input is welcome and appreciated. J Branch 18 Lincoln Park, MI by Barbara A. House Happy Halloween to all our little trick-or-treaters. Hope you get a bunch of goodies. Welcome new members Laci and Katalin Lukacs and Bill Connor. Hope you will be active and supportive members. Thank you so much for choosing the WPA for your insurance and annuity needs. Thank you, also, to longtime member Rose Adams. It was a joy to meet you. Your directions were just perfect. As this was being written, we were a week away from the the WPA "Fraternal Fest" Picnic. I hope you were able to attend. As with all our events, the best part of the whole thing is seeing our members. I've been praying for great weather. We have just returned from our most important event, the 35th General Convention. It was great to be with our wonderful delegates and guests. Thank you to all who voted with the best interest of the William Penn Association in their hearts and minds. Your newly-elected Board members are: Steve Varga, chairman; E. E. (Al) Vargo and Elmer Toth, vice chairmen; Ron Balia; Anthony Beke; Bill Bero; Barbara House; Charlie Johns; Mike Kara; Andy McNelis; Frank Radvany; and Michael Tomcsak. National Auditing Committee members are: Bob Ivancso, chairman; Dennis Chobody, vice chairman; Marge Boso, secretary; Joe Hamari; Anne Marie Schmidt; and Bill Vasvary. Re-elected by the Board as National Officers were: George S. Charles Jr., national president; Richard W. Toth, national vice president-secretary; and Diane M. Torma, national vice president-treasurer. What a wonderful day that was to see so many happy faces. That night's banquet was one of the best ever. Superb food, music memories and happiness were enjoyed by all. We are looking forward to the next four years with unbridled enthusiasm. The Chinese auction held during the Convention's delegate reception brought in $2,000. Many thanks to Dianne Charles who has worked so hard to make this such a success. She finally has her family room back. Many baskets were stored there for a long time. Thanks, Dianne. I love you. Our Scholarship Foundation was the happy recipient of $21,000 raised during the Convention, an all-time high. As Chairman Steve Varga said: "See you in four years." I can't wait. Thank you, Bob and Nancy All articles and photographs for the November issue of the William Penn Life are due in our by October 10, 16 Williu Pen Life, October 2003
