William Penn Life, 2016 (51. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2016-04-01 / 4. szám
Branch News or at 724-274-5318. Our local agent, Noreen Fritz, is happy to assist you with any of your life insurance and annuity needs. Email Noreen at noreenbunny.fritz@ verizon.net or call her at 412-821-1837. Spring has arrived, so enjoy all things that the season offers: green grass, the return of milder weather, birds chirping, budding trees and flowers, and Pirates baseball. Let's go Bucs! Branch 352 Coraopolis, PA by Dora S. McKinsey April showers bring May flowers. I hope this old saying turns out to be true. There's something calm and peaceful about seeing those first buds push through the soil. At the time I'm writing this, however, it's snowing! This is the time of the year when we look forward to all the fraternal events coming up. The first event is our bowling tournament on April 30 which promises to be a fun time at The Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Washington, Pa. We are again having a juvenile bowling event for the young ones. Even if you don't enjoy gambling, there is a great outlet mall across from the casino. Nearby is Sarris Candy Co. with its charming ice cream parlor and retail outlet. You will find more information on the bowling tournament on page 14 of this issue of William Penn Life. Our golf tournament is being held July 15 and 16 at Quicksilver Golf Club in Midway, Pa. The Friday night golfers reception is being held at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott in Coraopolis, Pa., on July 15. Make your plans to attend this fun-filled weekend fraternal event. More details are printed on page 16 of this month's issue of William Penn Life. Branch 352 members participated in the recent Join Hands Against Hunger program and donated canned goods to be given to North Side Common Ministries located on the North Side of Pittsburgh. Special thanks to the following members who contributed to this worthy cause: Krista Broderick; Dave and Judy Chakey; George, Dianne and Steve Charles; Debbie and Steve Evans; Jeff Holmes; Jack, Dora and Justin McKinsey; Joan Rectenwald; and Kathy Reitlinger. Just a reminder for any Branch 352 members who are eligible to apply for a scholarship grant from the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation: be watchful of the deadlines to send in the necessary information to apply for a scholarship. See page 18 of this month's issue of William Penn Life for all the details. Happy retirement wishes go out to Home Office employee and Branch 352 member Kathy Reitlinger. Kathy is retiring after 45 years with WPA. Congratulations, Kathy! You deserve a much-needed rest. Special prayers and get well greetings go out to all our members who are ill. May God's grace carry you through to good health. Happy birthday to all those celebrating a birthday in April. May you have many more, and may all of them be healthy. Our condolences to anyone who has lost a loved one recently. May your memories sustain you through this difficult time. Remember, if you have any news you would like to share, or if you have any life insurance questions, please contact me at 412-932-3170 or by email at dmckinsey@hotmail.com. Branch 800 Altoona, PA by Dave Greiner Spring is officially here. Birds are singing and temperatures are rising. This month starts with April I J J I ! J All articles & photographs for the May 2016 issue of William Penn Life are due in our office by April 11, 2016. If you have any questions, please contact John E. Lovász at 1-800-848-7366, ext. 135. Fools' Day, and we hope no one gets caught in an April Fools' joke. Branch 800 recently made its annual donation to the chaplain at the State Correctional Institute in Huntingdon, Pa. Our donation is used to purchase religious items and supplies to help meet the spiritual needs of the inmates there. On a humorous note, April 2 is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day. Why not have a PB&J sandwich for lunch this day? On a serious note, April 17 is World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Maybe everyone could say a special prayer this day. Branch 800 wishes all bowlers good luck as they prepare for the WPA Annual Bowling Tournament April 29 and 30. Our branch will be preparing for our annual 50-year member recognition luncheon and awards ceremony, which will be held during our May meeting. April is the month for the first day of trout season. We wish all fishermen good luck. A few days and dates worth remembering this month: • Earth Day, April 22; • Feast Day of St. George, April 23; and • Administrative Professionals Day, April 27. Branch 800 sends best wishes to all our members celebrating a birthday or anniversary this month. The Pirates' season has started, and so has the season of their AA affiliate, the Altoona Curve. Let's show our support by attending an early season game. Good luck to both the Pirates and Curve for a successful 2016. Just a little reminder to any of our high school students: there is an application for WPA scholarship grants for the 2016-2017 academic year on pages 19 and 20 of this magazine. Check the eligibility rules on page 18 to see if you qualify. Students with questions can call the Home Office at 1-800-848-7366, ext. 128, or email scholarship@williampennassociation.org. Don't forget to contact Bob Jones for all your life insurance and annuity needs at 814-942-2661. Until next month, start thinking "summer." William Penn Life 0 April 2016 0 31
