William Penn Life, 2012 (47. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

2012-04-01 / 4. szám

Branch News hear about her and her accomplish­ments. Throughout the country, Wil­liam Penn Association members are deeply involved in volunteering and strive to make their communities better. In Washington, D.C., Branch 14 member Erin Ward has taken on a cause close to her heart by par­ticipating in the American Cancer Society's DetermiNation team, which is dedicated to raising money for cancer research and survivor support through national endurance races. This past October, Erin completed her second Marine Corps Marathon in Washington. Thanks to the gen­erosity of family, friends and fellow WPA members, she raised more than $4,000 for the American Cancer Society. Erin said the goal of supporting this worthy cause motivated her to sign up for her first marathon in 2010 through the ACS Determi­Nation team, and while the early­­morning training runs and time commitment proved difficult, it was a truly meaningful accomplishment. She knew that the trying journey of marathon training paled in com­parison to the physical tribulations people with cancer go through every day, and she believed it was her responsibility to contribute to the cause. After completing her first mara­thon, Erin was quickly convinced by the ACS team to run the follow­ing fall, where she pledged to beat her previous year's racing time and fundraising. In total, Erin has raised more than $7,000 for the American Cancer Society and will continue to contribute to this excellent organiza­tion. Erin and her father, Jeff Ward, recently ran the annual St. Patrick's Day 8 kilometer (five mile) race in Washington. There were 7,000 par­ticipants enjoying a gorgeous spring day while running through the heart of the city. Outside of her work on Capi­tol Hill and involvement with the American Cancer Society, Erin also volunteers in her community through the Junior League of Wash­ington, where she has contributed her time to a women's homeless shelter and a domestic violence shelter. She currently serves on the organization's fundraising team. Our next branch meeting before summer recess will be held Wednes­day, May 2, at 7:30 p.m., at the Bethlen Hall of the First Hungarian Reformed Church, located at 14530 Alexander Road, Walton Hills. All adult branch members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Branch 18 Lincoln Park, MI by Barbara A. House We wish a Happy and Blessed Easter to you and all your loved ones. I hope you all enjoyed the Feb­ruary issue of William Penn Life as much as I did-starting with Presi­dent Charles' greetings, then Vice President-Fraternal Endre Csoman's article, Sales Manager Jeff DeSantes' column, Tibor's Take, Chef Béla's tempting chocolate recipes, Deb­bie's health report, Kathy Megyeri's fantastic article of support and all your branch news. It all combined to make this the best issue ever. I have read and reread this issue. It is certainly a keeper. Thank you to all of you who care about William Penn Association. You have my everlast­ing gratitude. Thank you, Wanda Gall, for remembering WPA for insurance for your new grandson, Kian. Welcome. Thank you, Kathy Megyeri, for all the lovely remembrances. You are truly appreciated. See you soon. Thank you, Helen Molnár, for holding down the fort and repre­senting me all winter long. We will go out to dinner. (My treat.) Thank you also to the Rt. Rev. Koloman Karl Ludwig for sending me that lovely booklet. I appreciate all the Hungarian information I can get. Hope to see you again. Speaking of Hungarian, our beloved Vice President-Fraternal Endre Csornán is on his way to Hungary as I write this. He is being accompanied by his wonderful wife Arlene and Vice Chairman of the Board William J. Bero. I would love to be there. Endre is to receive the Officer's Cross Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary on March 14. This is to honor Endre for all his work to strengthen the relationship between Hungary and Hungarian Americans. We all know how hard Endre works to support anything and everything Hungarian. Gratu­lálunk, Endre. The honor is well deserved. We all love you and are so very proud of you. The Csomans and Vice Chairman Bero will also be in Hungary for the March 15th celebration. Thank you, Bill Bero, for representing the William Penn Association officers, Board and employees. Tom, Gabby and I were to travel home on March 24.1 am so looking forward to being back in Michigan. At the same time, I am so very sorry to leave Debbie, Glenn and family (including our "granddogs"). We had a wonderful time with them. I will cry many tears on the way home. It is so hard to be so far away from your only child. Unfortunately, I am a true Michiganer. We will resume branch meetings on April 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hun­garian American Cultural Center. I can't wait to see all of you there. In answer to all your phone calls I received concerning WPA scholar­ship applications, please read Pages 14 to 16 in this issue of William Penn Life. Get everything in on time or you will not be considered. We in Michigan have lost a won­derful friend. Grace Mary Balaythy recently passed away at 97 years young. Until this year, Grace partici­pated in every trip and function of Branch 18. We send all our love and support to her daugher Mary. Thank you for sharing your mom with us. Remember also the families of our recently deceased members: Barbara Geiermann, Julia Varga, Lawrence Nemeth, Mildred Nemeth and Louis Carrara. May they rest in peace. Get well to all our members, es­pecially Carol Truesdell, Steve Nagy, Emma Poliska, A1 and Olga Wansa, Emma Borsa, Mary Duzy, Arpad Antal and Glenn Davenport. Get well soon. Happy Birthday to Rose Antal, Mike Oberg, Dora McKinsey and Endre Csornán. May you all have many more. Best wishes for a long and happy retirement to Gerry Davenport. Ger-William Penn Life 0 April 2012 0 19 I

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