William Penn Life, 2005 (40. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2005-01-01 / 1. szám
was Eartha Kitt singing her version of "Santa Baby." (I know some of our younger members are wondering: "Eartha who?") Everyone received a bag of goodies and a complimentary glass. My favorite part of the show was the scene depicting the true meaning of Christmas, with a live Nativity scene and songs "O' Little Town/ Silent Night," "Three Men on Camelback" and "Have You Heard." Everyone seemed to enjoy both the dinner and show. Our next meeting will be held this month in North Port, Fla. Cards will be mailed with date and directions. For all your life insurance and annuity needs, please call Mike Tomcsak at 863-858-8071. Happy New Year. Branch 800 Altoona, PA by Vincent Frank A big thank you to all members who attended the branch's annual Memorial Mass for our deceased brother and sister members held on Thanksgiving morning. Even on this big holiday, you didn't forget our deceased. We appreciated the food you brought as donations for the poor. The Rev. Dennis Kurdziel, who served as celebrant, thanks you all for choosing his parish for the Memorial Mass. It's hard to believe that we are in the year 2005. If last year wasn't so good healthwise to you or your family, then may this be a healthier year for you. All Branch 800 officers were reelected at the December meeting. They are: Vincent Frank, president; Daniel Greiner, vice president; George Dorman, secretary; Robert Jones, treasurer; and Melvin Frank, Robert Aiken and David Greiner, auditors. Congratulations to our branch members who are celebrating birthdays, wedding anniversaries or other important dates. Have you any special news you would like to share with your fellow members? Then share your news with us and we will share it with others Branch News through the William Penn Life. Call me at 814-695-0213. Have you been considering fraternal life insurance or annuities for yourself or a family member? Why not check out the plans the WPA has to offer. Call Bob Jones at 814-942- 2661 for more information about what the WPA has to offer you. As we begin the new year, our nation's thoughts turn to those men and women in uniform who are so bravely serving our country here and abroad. They, as well as their families, have made sacrifices so we can live in freedom. Let us keep them in our prayers so they may come home safely and soon. Branch 8114 Clarion, PA by Noreen Fritz Branch 8114 wishes all WPA members, officers, directors and employees an exciting and happy New Year. I am personally looking forward to a new year of fraternal, fun-filled activities and appointments with members, their families and friends. The annual Christmas party was enjoyed by all. Fifty-four members and guests enjoyed a roast beef dinner cooked by the ladies guild of the Immaculate Conception Church. The children enjoyed the stocking full of gifts from the WPA. Branch members celebrating their birthdays in January include: Susan Jones, Donna Lebda, Diane Rhoads, JohnGarbarino, Eugene Carroll, Robert Kerr, the Rev. Paul Schill, James Delaney, William Kane, John Baum, Cletus Schill, Cyril Schmader, Deborah Donahue, James Kerle, Nola Aaron, Matthew Delaney, Joseph Smith, Patricia Schill, Terry Pierucci, William Rice, Ronald Hanoid, Emily Rice, Rebekah Hurst, Marian Hargenrader and Ann Cherico. Happy birthday to all of you from all of us! Branch 8114 is proud to welcome its newest member, Craig Ochs. Thank you for choosing the WPA. Being January, most people are thinking about tax preparation, and I get many calls about tax-deferred annuities. I am always happy to inform our members of all the benefits annuities provide them and their families. If I can be of any help to you, please call me anytime at 412-821- 1837, or write me at P.O. Box 15060, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Or email me at noreenbunny.fritz@verzion.net. Happy New Year, and God bless. Branch 8121 St. Marys, PA by Margaret Marconi We held a regular business meeting Dec. 1 at St. Marys Parochial School Annex. Branch officers for the year 2005 were elected and installed. Our members agreed that our branch would make a monetary donation to the local food bank for the Christmas holiday. We also decided to present a Christmas gift to our priest. We thank the Home Office for its generous donation to our branch and for all the WPA items we have received. Our branch will not hold meetings in January, February and March due to the bad weather we usually experience at this time of the year. Our members attended a Christmas dinner at the Green Lite Cafe. We enjoyed a nice social and desserts. Games were played and the Christmas box was a big hit. See you at our April meeting. We wish all members and their families a safe, healthy and prosperous new year. Branch 8321 Windber, PA by Edward T. Surkowsky Members attended the annual Memorial Mass for deceased members held in conjunction with the Holy Name Society of St. Anthony's Church in November. We also held our election of branch officers for the new year, and all current officers were reelected to another term. We thank those members who helped with the church's porkette sale in November. William Penn Life, January 2005 19
