William Penn Life, 2006 (41. évfolyam, 2-12. szám)

2006-12-01 / 12. szám

Spotlight TRutout £. SmóU Br. 14 Cleveland, OH Congratulations to Richard E. Sarosi, secretary-treasurer of Branch 14 Cleveland, who was selected as a Fraternal MVP (Most Valuable Parti­cipant) for the week of Nov. 6,2006, by the National Fraternal Congress of America. Fraternal MVPs are "Fratemalists-in- Action" who volunteer their time and energy to strengthen their communities through participa­tion in local lodge activities and other charitable endeavors. "As a Fraternal MVP, Richard Sarosi embodies the heart of fraternal­­ism through his hard work, dedica­tion and generosity," said NFCA Chair of the Board Janice U. Whipple. Richard has assisted with many activities the branch has sponsored, including honoring members with 50 or more years of membership, the annual branch Christmas party, and other fraternal activities. He is a member of various Hungar­ian organizations in the Cleveland area, including the Hungarian Charity Club, whose fundraising activities include monthly bus excursions, helping to provide funds for Easter and Christmas gifts to local Hungarian churches. He also has volunteered at events for the Hungar­ian Cultural Center of Northeast Ohio. He is proud of his Hungarian heritage and his club affiliations reflect this pride. Richard also is the chief elder of the First Hungarian Reformed Church of Cleveland. Richard credits his parents, Violet and Ernest Sarosi, as role models for his involvement in community and church activities. His sister, Caroline Lanzara, currently serves as president of Branch 14. "My family has been a source of inspiration for giving unselfishly to my church, school and community," he said. Richard is the third WPA member to be recognized as a Fraternal MVP. For Starters Csornán named Pennsylvania’s Fraternalist of the Year SCRANTON, PA - WPA Fraternal Director Endre Csornán has been named the Fraternalist of the Year by the Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress. The announcement and presentation of the award were made during the PFC's annual meeting held Oct. 22 to 24 in Scranton. The meeting also included the election and installation of a new slate of officers and directors for the PFC, two of whom are members of the WPA's Official Family. Mr. Csornán, who did not know beforehand that he was to receive the award, was deeply moved and honored by his selection. On hand to congratulate him were a number of the WPA's National Officers and National Directors. Among them was WPA Chairman of the Board Stephen J. Varga, who praised Mr. Csornán in emotional and heart-felt remarks to the assembled guests. Among the newly-elected officers and directors of the PFC are WPA National Vice President-Secretary Richard W. Toth, who was elected as second vice president, and National Director Charles S. Johns, who was elected as a director of the PFC board. Endre Csornán, proudly wearing his Fraternalist of the Year Award, with his wife Arlene. Others elected by the PFC included: Karen Pintar of the Slovene National Benefit Society (SNPJ), president; Anthony Flaynik of the American Slovenian Catholic Union (KSKJ), first vice president; and Tim Kuzma of the Polish Falcons of America, director. The PFC's John Jordan Upchurch Award was presented to George E. Lopata of the Greek Catholic Union of the USA. The newly-elected officers and directors of the Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress take the oath of office during the PFC’s annual meeting in Scranton. Among the new officers is WPA Vice President-Secretary Richard W. Toth (fourth from left) who will serve as the PFC’s second vice president 2 William Penn Life, December 2006

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