William Penn Life, 2010 (45. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2010-02-01 / 2. szám
Branch News Robin Cibulka (left) of Hounds Haven accepts a donation from Branch 10, 40, 248, 349 and 8164, represented by Joyce Nicholson. Joyce is holding Suzie, one of the residents of Hounds Haven waiting for a family to adopt her. Branch 10 Barton, OH Branch 40 Martins Ferry, OH Branch 248 Monavüle, WV Branch 349 Weirton, WV Branch 8164 Steubenville, OH by Joyce Nicholson Hello from the WPA branches from Barton, Martins Ferry, Weirton, Steubenville and Monaville! What a hectic end-of year for 2009. We had our Christmas party (much fun!) on Dec. 13 then delivered the food baskets the week before Christmas. We also decided to remember Hounds Haven, a "quality of life" shelter for homeless and abused animals from around the Ohio Valley. We had a few volunteers who decided to canvas friends for donations of dog and cat food for the shelter. We want to thank everyone who volunteered and gave so generously to these animals. Our branches accumulated and delivered over 200 pounds of animal food for Hounds Haven shelter. Then we donated a gift basket to the Red Cross for their holiday auction fund-raiser. The baskets, with the donor names displayed, were at the Fort Steuben Mall for a week prior to the auction. Because the weather was so cold, icy and snowy during January, we decided to move our next meeting to Sunday, Feb. 28, at 4:00 p.m. at 63 Meadow Lane, Wintersville, Ohio, and hope for better weather. For information about Branch 10 Barton, Ohio; Branch 40 Martins Ferry, Ohio; Branch 248 Monaville, Next Deadline February 19 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. Branch 14 _ Cleveland, OH by Dawn D. Ward Even though Branch 14 is currently in winter recess, the fraternal spirit is ongoing thanks to the William Penn Life. WPA member Goldie Simon- Szabo read a recent Branch 14 article regarding the scarves the mission group at the First Hungarian Reformed Church were making for our troops in the Middle East. Jeff Ward put her in contact with one of the members of the mission group because Goldie wanted to make a contribution. The mission group's new project is providing afghans for the homeless, battered women's shelters, nursing homes and hospitals. Goldie donated two beautiful afghans to the mission group. This member's generosity exemplifies WPA's philosophy of helping others. It is not too soon for WPA high school seniors planning to attend college to write to William Penn requesting a scholarship application. The scholarship program is one of the best fraternal benefits available through our fine organization. See Page 9 of this issue for more details. This month the WPA celebrates its 124th anniversary! On Feb. 21,1886, a group of Hungarian coal miners banded together to start what was to become the largest Hungarian-based fraternal organization in the western world. While other financial institutions have been struggling due to poor decision making, predatory lending and toxic sub-prime mortgages, WPA's aversion to these gimmicks has placed us in an enviable financial position. Our financial strength enables us to offer our members the best insurance and annuity products on the market. One example is our "no-surrender charge" annuity currently paying 3.5 percent. To find out more about our annuities and insurance products contact Jeff Ward at 440-838-1200. Continue on Page 15 14 William Penn Life, February 2010
