William Penn Life, 2009 (44. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2009-07-01 / 7. szám
■ Branch News Members of Branches 10, 40, 248, 349 and 8164 enjoy the bacon roast held during a June picnic hosted by the branches and the Ohio Valley Hungarian American Club. Branch 10 Barton, OH Branch 40 Martins Ferry, OH Branch 248 MonaviUe, WV Branch 349 Weirton, WV Branch 8164 Steubenville, OH by Emily Nicholson The WPA branches from Barton, Martins Ferry, Weirton, Steubenville and Moundsville gathered together under beautiful skies and great weather on Sunday, June 7, for a bacon-roast picnic at Warren Township Park in Yorkville, Ohio. The picnic began at noon and lasted until 6:00 p.m. More than 70 people in attendance talked and laughed all day, roasted bacon, ate from the delicious covered dishes brought, sang the great old songs and listened to the playing of harmonica music by A1 Toth and Nick Toth. The children in attendance had a great time, too, playing games and on the playground equipment. The picnic was held in conjunction with the Ohio Valley Hungarian- American Club. The next meeting for Branches 10, 40, 248, 349 and 8164 will be Sunday, July 19, at 6:00 p.m. at 63 Meadow Lane, Wintersville, Ohio. For information about Branch 10 Barton, Ohio, Branch 40 Martins Ferry, Ohio, Branch 248 Moundsville, W.Va., Branch 349 Weirton, W.Va., or Branch 8164 Steubenville, Ohio, and their activities, or to learn more about the WPA, please call Joyce Nicholson at 740-264-6238. Next Deadline July 17 Branch 14 Cleveland, OH by Dawn D. Ward There are still nine seats available on the bus for the WPA Picnic-A Great Fraternal Fest, Sept. 12 in Rockwood, Pa. Those interested should contact Violet Sarosi at 440-248-9012 for reservations. This wonderful end-ofthe-summer event features live Hungarian music, dancing, a Chinese auction, children's games, and, as always, great food. Branch 14 member Edward Hollo, 27, of Cleveland is the president and founder of Hollo Consulting Group which assists French companies in the United States. Ed received his bachelor's degree in French and pre-med from Grove City College in Grove City, Pa. He received his master's degree in French from Middlebury College with an emphasis in translation. He studied six weeks at the main campus in Vermont and one year at the campus in Paris. As part of his curriculum, he interned with Bedouk Meetings and Events Media where he supported the sales and marketing team in producing a corporate tourism guide. Ed's thesis was entitled "The Effect of Growth of Global Airline Alliances on the Meeting Industry." Ed subsequently worked for SkyTeam Global Meetings, headquartered at Air France in Paris. Ed's interest in aviation was motivated by his father, Lt. Col. Ernie Hollo, U.S. Army Reserves. Ernie served in Vietnam and Desert Storm as a helicopter pilot. In 1995, Ed became involved in the Civil Air patrol, the auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Their missions are aerospace education, cadet programs and emergency services, such as providing disaster relief for Katrina victims. Ed received his private pilot's license at age eighteen. 1st Lt. Edward Hollo is currently the commander of the Blacksheep Cadet Squadron, Ohio Wing. He initiated a recruiting drive for students at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School and Middle School during lunch hours. Ed is also involved with the French-American Chamber of Commerce, Northern Ohio chapter. He provides consulting services for French companies who do business in the United States. Ed's many accomplishments by age 27 are truly admirable, and we're proud to have him as a William Penn member. Another impressive young member is Gabriel Bly of Lakewood. 14 William Penn Life, July 2008
