William Penn Life, 2013 (48. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2013-02-01 / 2. szám
Branch News The members of Branch 89 welcomed Santa to the branch's annual family Christmas party held Dec. I at Brunswick Playmor Bowling Lanes. year that the theme of our party was Cosmic Bowling and, boy, was it a huge success. This format has proven to be a better party 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-thedark bowling balls and music. We even had special lane attachments to allow the younger children the opportunity to bowl. Everyone enjoyed themselves and asked when the Branch would be having another Cosmic Bowling party. Some guests came early to reserve their favorite lanes for their children and grandchildren. During a break in bowling, we provided pizza, munchies and soft drinks. The highlight of the event occurred when Santa arrived and talked to all the kids. As each 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. Without a doubt, this was one of the nicest Christmas parties our branch has had, and the children were perfect little angels. Not only the children but also the adults commented on what a wonderful time they had, how great the pizza and bowling were 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 our busy bunch of elves for helping to make this party a huge success. We also thank Santa for taking time from his busy schedule to come to our party. Following the party, our branch held its monthly meeting and election of officers. President Toth opened the meeting with a moment of silence for those members who have gone on to their great reward. Specifically remembered were Auditors Elaine M. Toth, Betty Kohut Ardale, and Yolan S. and Gaza A. _j ^alxu^sisteTand brother-in”-law of Secretary-Treasurer Ruth D. Toth. I We congratulate the following who were elected branch officers: John S. Toth Jr., president; Timothy E. Toth, vice president; Ruth D. Toth, secretary-treasurer; Mark S. Maskarinec and Lisa Susan Toth-Maskar- / inec, audtiors. Branch Coordinator for 2013 will remain Lisa Susan Toth-Maskarinec. National Vice President-Secretary Richard W. Toth then installed the officers. Due to the positive response we received for our Cosmic Bowling Christmas party, we will be having a Branch Cosmic Bowling party in February. Also, plans are already underway for our Second Annual Charity Golf Outing to be held at Westwood Golf Club sometime in July or August. Branch 89—with the help of its members—hopes to hold many activities in the months to come. If any of our members have any suggestions for future events, please contact one of our officers. Branch 89 also thanks the Flome Office for the financial support we received not only for the Christmas party but throughout the year and hopes that everyone had a very Merry Christmas and that 2013 will be a year of prosperity, good health and peace for one and all. Branch 129 Columbus, OH by Debbie Lewis Hello from Columbus, Ohio. We have two holidays that many will be celebrating in February. First is Valentine's Day on the 14th~a day to exchange cards, candy, flowers or other gifts to our loved ones. Then, we mark Presidents' Day on the 18th—an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. It was originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington. Traditionally celebrated on Feb. 22—Washington's actual day of birth—the holiday became popularly known as Presidents' Day after it was moved as part of 1971's Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation's workers. Presidents' Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents past and present. There will be a Soup & Learn session on Feb. 10 at the Hungarian Reformed Church, 365 Woodrow Ave., Columbus, following the 10:00 a.m. service. A Hungarian documentary entitled," Üzenem az otthoni hegyeknek" will be shown. The film documents Hungarian Life in Cleveland, Boston, Connecticut and New Brunswick, N.J. Soup will be served beginning at 11:15 a.m. followed by the film at approximately 11:40 William Penn Life 0 February 2013 ° 21
