William Penn Life, 2005 (40. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2005-02-01 / 2. szám
For Starters WPA co-sponsors two tours to Hungary WPA Foundation seeking donations for tsunami relief PITTSBURGH- The WPA Foundation is now accepting donations to aid in the relief efforts following the catastrophic earthquake and resulting tsunami that devastated Indonesia and other areas in south Asia. WPA members have a proud history of responding in the true spirit of fraternalism when such a need has arisen. We hope you will open your hearts again to aid in this monumental relief effort. All donations will be forwarded to reliable agencies who will see to it that the money will be used where it is needed most. Please send your tax-deductible donation, made out to “William Penn Association Foundation” to: William Penn Association Foundation, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Please note on your check that it is for “tsunami relief.” ‘Niki’ Update Recognize this young woman? Nikoletta Pecsvarady—more affectionately known as Niki—came to the U.S. 17 years ago for treatment of a rare liver disease. Then only four years old, she underwent two liver transplants and several months of recovery before being allowed to return to her native Hungary. Touched by her and her families plight, the WPA and its members contributed $9,000 to her medical expenses. Now 21, Niki leads a normal life in her hometown of Sárospatak where she is studying at the local teacher’s college. PITTSBURGH - The WPA and Magyar Marketing are teaming up again to sponsor two trips to Hungary this year, one in May and another in September. The first trip, "Treasures of Folk Arts and Gastronomy in Hungary," leaves May 25 and returns June 4. It includes visits to Budapest, Pápa, Sárvár, Herend, Tihany, Pécs, Kalocsa, Kiskunhalas, Szeged, Hódmezővásárhely, Debrecen, Máriapócs, the Reformed churches of Eastern Hungary, Eger and the Domony Valley. Cost is $2,850 per person. The second tour, "A Touch of Hungary and Transylvania," lives up PITTSBURGH - The WPA is pleased to open nominations for the 2005 Fratemalist of the Year program sponsored by the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA). Members interested in nominating someone from their local branch can do so by obtaining an official nomination form from the WPA Home Office. The award is given annually to the member of one of the NFCA's member societies who, throughout the past year, exhibited extraordinary acts of fraternalism, provided outstanding volunteer service in the community and uncommon leadership in his or her local branch. All entries received by May 31 will be considered by a to its name. Leaving Sept. 25 and returning Oct. 7, this tour will include visits to sights in Hungary and Transylvania, including Budapest, Kalocsa, Kiskunhalas, Szeged, Arad, Kalotaszeg, Sovata, Korond, Farkaslaka, Csíksomlyó, Cluj-Napoca, Hortobágy, Eger, Lake Balaton and Herend. The cost of this trip is $3,100 per person. All costs are based on double occupancy and are subject to change due to airline prices. For complete tour itineraries and more information, call Elizabeth Szabó at Magyar Marketing toll-free at 1-800-786-7851. panel of judges for the top position. Once the WPA's top fratemalist is selected, nomination material will be forwarded on to the national Fratemalist of the Year program to be considered for nationwide recognition. The NFCA, which represents 75 member-societies and almost 10 million individuals throughout North America, will consider nominees from each of its member-societies for the award. Beginning July 1, an independent panel of judges will review the nominations and select one winner. ITie NFCA will present the award at its 2005 annual meeting in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sept. 8 to 10. PA honors top fratemalist Shirley Carlson of Erie, Pa., was honored as the 2004 Fratemalist of the Year by the Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress during its annual meeting in October. Congratulating Als. Carlson are WPA National Directors Ron Balia (left) and Charles Johns. National Fraternal Congress seeks nominations for Fratemalist of the Year 2 William Penn Life, February 2005
