William Penn Life, 2008 (43. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2008-04-01 / 4. szám
Branch News Branch 14 Cleveland, OH by Dawn D. Ward The first branch meeting of 2008 was held Wednesday, March 5. Branch President Caroline Lanzara reported that the annual children's Christmas party will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. This year the children will have additional entertainment. Along with Sparkles the Clown and her popular face painting, we will be entertained by "Balloonatic" and his creative balloon sculptures. President Lanzara then read a letter from Endre Csornán, national vice-president-fraternal, regarding branch participation in Join Hands Day, Saturday, May 3. We discussed donating toys to the children at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland. This will be solidified at the next branch meeting. Branch 14 made a generous donation to the Hungarian Cultural Gardens to assist in its upkeep. The gardens were founded Oct. 21,1934, and anyone who has driven down East Boulevard can appreciate the beauty and serenity of the gardens honoring different ethnicities in the Cleveland area. With this donation, Branch 14 is now an official member of the Cultural Garden Society. The gardens will be rededicated Aug. 24. Any member wishing to participate in the WPA's Annual Golf Tournament held in Harrisburg, Pa., the weekend of July 18 and 19 should contact Caroline Lanzara at 216-581- 8979. We were all saddened by the death of Branch 14 member Frank J. Borisz, a well-known violinist and orchestra leader. Frank and his band played for many William Penn functions including countless picnics for the Verhov ay and Rakoczy fraternal organizations, which were the predecessors to our fine association. He wrote his first song, "JoVolna" in 1964, which was on his first album in 1965. He recorded five more albums and one cassette tape. He played for 35 years before he had to retire due to illness. He also had a Hungarian radio program on radio station WADC in Akron, Ohio, for many years. The joy he brought to people through his musical talent will never be forgotten. (For more on Joe, please see Page 19.) The branch welcomes the following new members: Hannah Üveges, Jacqueline Andenoro, Andrew Fijalkovich, Marie Fijalkovich, Dylan Masola, Gábriellé Masola, Marissa Masola, Luke Smillie and Emmerson Puskar. The next branch meeting will be held Wednesday, April 2, at the First Hungarian Reformed Church, 14530 Alexander Road, Walton Hills, Ohio. All adult members are welcome to attend for branch planning and an enjoyable evening of fellowship and refreshments. Branch 18 Lincoln Park, MI by Barbara A. House I thoroughly enjoyed my winter break this past February. I only wish everyone could have done the same thing. Two days after I got home, we had the worst snow storm of the season, 10-and-a-half inches of snow. Can you believe this winter? Hurry spring! I know we can't take anymore. Thank you to all our wonderful members who continue to remember to bring to our monthly membership meetings their donations for our armed forces and our food pantry. Your response has been super. Thank you. We will continue this project as long as there is a need. Please mark your calendars for these upcoming events:- June 23 to 25, our annual June trip. This year we are going to WPA Branch 18 Trip to Kewadin Casino June 23-24-25, 2008 PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Roundtrip deluxe motorcoach transportation with DVD/VCR. • Gambling at the Kewadin Casino. • Two-nights accommodations at the Kewadin Casino hotel. • Baggage handling and tax. • PLUS. EACH GUFST WILL RECEIVE $90 BACK FROM KEWADIN! SO. FINAL COSTTO MEMBERS IS IUSTÍI9! Price listed is per person based on double occupancy NAME: DATE OF BIRTH: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: PHONE: ROOMING WITH: Make checks payable to "William Penn Association" Send this form & full payment to: 24541 Manchester Dr., Brownstown, Ml 48134 For more information call Barbara House at (734) 782-4667 William Penn Life, April 2008 15
