William Penn Life, 2016 (51. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2016-10-01 / 10. szám
Branch News Among those representing WPA at the Birmingham Ethnic Festival held in August in Toledo were (l-r): Branch 28 President Steve Novak, Fraternal Director Barbara A, House, Vice Chair of the Board Katherine E. Novak, Chair of the Board Andrew W. McNelis and his wife Marguerite. (Photo by Bob Bisceglia) can also contact me at the WPA Home Office at 1-800-848-7366, ext. 107.1 would love to hear from you. Enjoy the fall weather. It sure was a summer to remember. My thought for the month: Today, you can say "yes" to doing something that makes you happy and "no" to something that does not. Today, you can decide to worry about something later or not at all. Today, you can reach for a dream and start making it come true. It's all up to you. Branch 28 Youngstown, OH by Kathy Novak What a busy month August was for so many WPA members. On Aug. 14, the Youngstown American Hungarian Federation hosted the 89th Magyar Nap. Those in attendance enjoyed the air-conditioned hall along with great food and music. A group of Hungarian dancers performed several numbers under the direction of Paula Horvath. Paula has been leading the local group for many years, and her dedication is greatly appreciated. It's always great to see people enjoying time with friends they don't get to see often. It was great to see Marge Kramer there; she looked great and is coming along nicely with her health issue. It must be that nurse John taking special care of her that is helping her mend. Once again, the heat prevailed for the Birmingham Ethnic Festival. The WPA green bags were seen up and down the street. The WPA booth volunteers enjoyed a wonderful day. Chair of the Board Andy McNelis and his wife Marguerite, Fraternal Director Barbara House and her husband Tom, National Sales Director Bob Bisceglia, Branch 28 President Steve Novak and I spent time talking to many people who stopped at the WPA booth. New venue, new menu, new friends — the WPA Picnic held Aug. 27 in Hiram featured all those, bringing back the fraternal event of the year with great success and fellowship. The weather cooperated... although it may have been a little too hot. Those who attended seemed to agree the grounds were very accommodating for WPA. Thanks to everyone who helped make this a successful fundraiser for our Scholarship Foundation. Special thanks to everyone who shared their baking talents with us. Remember, a dinner will be held Oct. 23 at the St. George's Center on Vestal Road to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. For more information, please call Frank Schauer at 330-549- 2935. Best wishes to all those celebrating a birthday this month along with me. Happy anniversary to all those loving couples celebrating another year together. Get well wishes go to all those not feeling up to par these days, especially Violet Sarosi, the Rev. Joseph Rudjak and George S. Charles Jr. Deepest sympathy to all those who recently experienced the loss of a loved one. Sincere condolences to National Director Debra Lewis on the loss of her mother, former National Director Marge Boso. Marge was a wonderful woman and a dedicated WPA member. For information about WPA life insurance and annuity plans or about branch activities, please call Kathy at 330-746-7704 or Alan at 330-482-9994. Branch 34 Pittsburgh, PA by Marguerite McNelis Welcome fall! Please take a moment and pray for all our service men and women, especially those in harm's way. What a picnic! The new location at the Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeastern Ohio in Hiram, Ohio, was perfect. We had fantastic weather and a great turnout. It was very rewarding to see so many people enjoying themselves. The food, music, Chinese auction, raffles and reunions with old friends made for a great day. A big pat on the back to our fraternal director! The many compliments we received about the picnic made all the hard work preparing for it worthwhile. What fraternalism! Many, many thanks to Hungarian Cultural Center volunteers who made the delicious food and to all the WPA volunteers. Way to go everyone! Köszönöm szépen! Andy and I were able to attend the Birmingham Ethnic Festival and help a little in the WPA booth. It was especially gratifying to see so many people sporting the "William Penn" backpack. What a great idea and free advertising. On a proud note, our son and fellow branch member Andrew was chosen as an Aramark Ring of Stars award winner. Only 200 out of 200,000 employees worldwide are chosen for this honor. He received 24 0 October 2016 ° WILLIAM PENN LIFE
