William Penn Life, 2012 (47. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2012-04-01 / 4. szám
For Starters Hungarian government honors National V.P.-Fraternal Csornán BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - Endre Csornán, WPA's National Vice President-Fraternal, is well-known for his love of his native Hungary and for his efforts to preserve and promote the Hungarian culture in America. Over many years, he has worked tirelessly to build stronger relationships between people of Hungarian descent here in America and the people of Hungary. Recently, his efforts were officially recognized by the Hungarian government when he was awarded the Officer's Cross Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary, one of the highest civilian honors bestowed by the government. Mr. Csornán was one of 40 persons honored during ceremonies held at the Károlyi-Csekonics Rezedencián on March 14, but the only honoree from the Western Hemisphere. The award recognized Mr. Csornán for his outstanding work bridging American and Hungarian communities through William Penn Association. Among his most recent efforts was organizing fund raising efforts for Hungarians affected by 2010's "red sludge" disaster and traveling to Hungary to see that those funds were delivered to the areas where they were needed most. He has also assisted with efforts to deliver American assistance to Hungarian clinics and hospitals. It also recognized his work to strengthen the Magyar identity of Hungarian Americans through such efforts as organizing annual trips to Hungary and coordinating WPA's annual picnic and Hungarian Heritage Experience. Endre Csornán (right) is congratulated by Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsis upon receiving the Officer’s Cross Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary, pictured above. (Photo by William J. Bero) Accompanying Mr. Csornán on his visit to Parliament for the award ceremony were his wife, Arlene, and William J. Bero, Vice Chairman of WPA's Board of Directors. Congratulations, Endre! AHF to honor President Charles Itinerary finalized for 2012 Tour to Hungary PITTSBURGH - The dates and details for WPA's 2012 Tour to Hungary have been finalized, but the details reached our editor's office too late to put them all in this issue of William Penn Life. We can tell you that the tour will depart the U.S. on Sept. 21 and return on Oct. 5. The tour will include a visit to The Czech Republic with a stay in Prague, one of Europe's most beautiful cities. The tour will also include a stay in Budapest as well as visits to Balatonftired, the Tihany Peninsula, Szigliget (for the Harvest Festival) and the Káli Basin (for a wine tasting and folklore program). The cost for the tour will be $3,050 per person, based on double occupancy. See next moth's William Penn Life for more information, or call Endre Csornán at 1-800-848-7366, ext. 136. NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - National President George S. "Pete" Charles, Jr., has been selected to receive the Abraham Lincoln Award, presented by the American Hungarian Foundation (AHF). Mr. Charles will receive the award during the AHF's 49th Annual Carousel Ball, to be held Saturday, April 21, at the Hungarian American Athletic Club in New Brunswick. The award is inspired by the 16th president of the United States, who often spoke of the important role immigrants and their descendants played in American Life. Mr. Charles is being recognized in particular for his efforts to enhance HARTVILLE, OH - The Ohio Fraternal Alliance is seeking applicants for two college scholarships to be granted to graduating high school seniors who are members of fraternal benefit societies belonging to the Alliance. Current WPA members who are residents of Ohio and are graduating the appreciation and understanding of Hungarian culture and heritage in America through his nearly 38 years of dedicated service to William Penn Association and its members, including the past 16 as National President. In September 2011, the AHF presented the Abraham Lincoln Award to William Penn Association during the Association's 125th Anniversary Gala. Congratulations, Pete! from high school in 2012 are eligible to apply. Applications, along with a 150-word essay entitled "How I Am Involved in My Fraternal Society and Its Future," must be received by May 20, 2012. For more information and an application form, contact the WPA Home Office at 1-800-848-7366. Ohio fraternals offer scholarships 2 0 April 2012 0 William Penn Life
