William Penn Life, 2012 (47. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2012-01-01 / 1. szám
Branch News Santa spends a moment with the young members of Branch 88 during the branch's annual family Christmas party. Two young members of Branch 89 tell Santa their Christmas wishes during the branch’s annual family Christmas party. sister, Helen Francis—the CEO of our Rakoczy family—turns 75 on Jan. 19, and cousin Margie Toth also turns 75 on Jan. 23. We wish you both many more. And, again, Boldog Újévet to everyone! Happy New Year! Branch 88 Rural Valley, PA by Joe Chobody Members and guests of Branch 88 gathered on Dec. 11 for our family Christmas party. Christmas carols played as the children lined up to tell Santa their Christmas wishes. Treat bags were distributed and refreshments were served. Thanks to all who attended the party; it was one of the largest in recent years. Special thanks to the Home Office for the generous financial help and the items for the treat bags. Also, thanks to Kathy and Dennis Chobody, Joe Chobody, Sam and Sandy Mikita and Ken Hilliard for making the party a success. Prior to the party, the monthly meeting was held and branch officers were elected for 2012. All officers were re-elected: Dennis Chobody, president; Sam Mikita, secretary-treasurer; and Tom Baculik, Jack Baculik and Joe Chobody, auditors. Good luck in 2012. Here's hoping all had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Branch 89 Homestead, PA by Ruth D. Toth Branch 89 held its annual family Christmas party on Dec. 3 at the Brunswick Playmor Bowling Lane in Pittsburgh. This was the second year that the theme of our Christmas party was Cosmic Bowling coupled with a dance contest. This has proved to be a huge success for our branch more so than some of our former parties which had a magician, puppeteers or clown for entertainment. Our branch treated the children and adults to a day of Cosmic Bowling, complete with flashing colored lights, glow in the dark bowling balls and music. We even had special lane attachments to allow the younger children the opportunity to bowl. Everyone who was there enjoyed themselves and asked how soon we could do this again. We even had grandparents come early to the lanes to reserve their favorite lanes for their grandchildren. During a break in bowling, we provided a variety of pizza and soft drinks for all in attendance. Then the highlight of the event occurred when Santa arrived. He talked to all of the kids at our branch party, as well as children who where there attending other parties. As each WPA child met Santa, they were given a goodie bag complete with a $5 gift certificate from McDonald's, a coupon for complimentary bowling at a future date and various items compliments of WPA and Branch 89. Again, we say that, without a doubt, this was one of the nicest Christmas parties our branch has hosted, and the children were perfect little angels. Not only the children but the adults commented on what a wonderful time they had, how great the pizza and bowling was and how helpful and kind the employees at Brunswick Playmor were. Not a complaint was heard, only wishes of Merry Christmas to one and all and "see you next year." A special thank you to all of our busy bunch of elves for helping to make this party such a success. We also want to thank Santa for taking time from his busy schedule to come to our party. Branch 89 also thanks the Home Office for the financial support we received in addition to the gifts they provided. We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and will enjoy an even happier, healthier new year. We congratulate the Officers of Branch 89 who were elected at the monthly meeting following our Christmas party. They are: John S. Toth Jr., president; Timothy E. Toth, vice president; Ruth D. Toth, secretary-treasurer; and Elaine M. Toth and Lisa Susan Toth-Maskarinec, auditors. 20 0 January 2012 0 William Penn Life
