William Penn Life, 2014 (49. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2014-05-01 / 5. szám
Branch News Branch I29 member Jimmy Lewis helped these children and many others during his recent mission trip to the Phillippines. His great grandfather, David George, who was a longtime WPA member, was born in Hungary. Jimmy is also the grandson of former National Director Margaret Boso. We wish to extend congratulations to all those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and additions to their families. Get well wishes go out to all who have been ill or hospitalized, especially Terry Albert, who broke his hip. Hope all have a speedy recovery. We also extend our sincere sympathy to all who have recently lost a loved one. For all your life insurance and annuity needs, please contact Arpad Sibrik at 614-231-8024 or Debbie Lewis at 614-875-9968. If you have any news you would like to share, please contact Debbie Lewis, at 614-875-9968 or e-mail DAL9968@aol.com. Branch 249 Dayton, OH by Mark Schmidt Yep, it's official: winter is over, and spring is here. I hope we won't go straight into a long, hot summer because I really enjoy the warm, breezy days and cool nights of spring. Heck, I even enjoy those rain showers that bring pretty spring flowers. It's a new season of hope. Speaking of hope, I hope you got out to the Magyar Club Spring Dance held April 26 at Kossuth Hall. George Bátyi and His Gypsy Strings played wonderful Magyar music as we danced the night away. Of course, the meal was as delicious as always. My favorite is the homemade pastries made by the ladies. It was a fun time to speak with old and meet new friends. I hope I got to speak with you at the WPA Annual Bowling Tournament on May 2 and 3.1 may not have bowled great, but that's only a small reason I like to go to the national events. It is really nice to get to meet and talk with people from around the country, even around the world, that are interested in Hungarian culture and traditions. The WPA luncheon was very good, and the casino as much fun as always. How come I never win any jackpots? At the local level, we are conducting a Join Hands Day project on June 28. Please call me or Branch President Michele Daley-LaFlame at 937- 278-5970 if you can come and help. We will be sprucing up the flag pole area, planting flowers and replacing the American and Hungarian flags at the Old North Dayton Park. I haven't received many calls yet reserving tickets for the Dayton Dragons baseball game, tentatively set for June 28 at 7:00 p.m. If you want to join us, call me as soon as you can at 937-667-1211. Tickets are $11. This year the Dragons will reach 10,000 consecutive sell outs at the stadium. No other professional team of any sport has had more. Don't forget to make your reservations for the 31st Annual WPA Golf Tournament & Scholarship Days. We always have a great time there, and the Quicksilver Golf Club is always immaculate. We congratulate all those celebrating birthdays, anniversaries and new additions to their families. Don't forget to make those babies new WPA members. Get well wishes to any branch members, family members and friends who are ill. We send special prayers and get well wishes to Annie Kertesz as she recuperates from surgery. Now, get out and enjoy the nice weather. See you next month. Branch 296 Springdale, PA by Mary Ann Kelly-Lovasz To begin with an important note: our next branch meeting will be moved to Monday, May 12, at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in our regular meeting place, King's Family Restaurant in New Kensington. At that time, we will work on our Join Hands Day project: compiling snack bags for the Ronald McDonald House near Children's Hospital. Please stop by and join us for this fun activity and fellowship, especially our youth members! By the time that you read this, the WPA Annual Bowling Tournament will have passed. I hope our paths crossed at this enjoyable event. If you did not attend, please plan on joining us in 2015. The Tri-State Picnic at Scenic View is on Saturday, May 17, and we hope you to see you there. Congratulations to 296-er Megan Holmes, who married Chris Keller in early April. Beautiful bride Megan, who grew up right in front of us, enjoyed bowling with our WPA youth members in years past. Cassie and Jeff Holmes are Megan's proud parents. Cassie is WPA's life underwriter. Congratulations also to Judit Bor- William Penn Life ° May 2014 0 25
