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3 Days of Summer Fun!WPA YOUTH CAMPFOOD - FUN - SPORTS - DANCING - TRIPSFOR KIDS & TEENS AGES 12-18Aug. 9-11, 2011 @ Scenic ViewName:$25 for WPA Members - $50 for non-membersSign Me Up!includes lodging, meals & all activitiesWPA YOUTH CAMP RESERVATION FORMDate of Birth:Address:City: State: Zip:Phone:Email:WPA Certificate Number:Parent or Guardian Name:Phone:Send this form along with your check made payable to “William Penn Association” to:WPA Youth Camp, William Penn Association, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233For more information , contactEndre Csoman toll-free at 1-800-848-7366, ext. 136Email: ecsoman@williampennassociation.org

william pennLifeThe Official Publicationof William Penn AssociationInsideVOLUME 46 • NUMBER 3 • MARCH 2011Editor-in-ChiefGeorge S. Charles, Jr.Associate EditorsRichard W. TothDiane M. TormaEndre CsomanManaging EditorGraphic DesignerJohn E. LovaszCountdown to the ConventionCountdown to the ConventionNATIONAL OFFICERSNational PresidentGeorge S. Charles, Jr.National V.P.-SecretaryRichard W. TothNational V.P.-TreasurerDiane M. TormaNational V.P.-FraternalEndre CsomanBOARD OF DIRECTORSChairBarbara A. HouseVice ChairE. E. (Al) VargoNational DirectorsRonald S. BallaWilliam J. BeroMargaret H. BosoDennis A. ChobodyRobert A. IvancsoCharles S. JohnsNickolas M. KotikAndrew W. McNelisRoger G. NagyAnne Marie SchmidtStephen J. VargaWilliam S. VasvaryYour comments are alwayswelcome. Contact us at:William Penn LifeWilliam Penn Association709 Brighton RoadPittsburgh, PA 15233Phone: 1-800-848-7366E-mail: jlovasz@williampennassociation.org3 You15Establishment ofDelegate DistrictsPage 23can still plana Join Hands Day projectWPFASF Recipient ProfileColumns4 Branching Out8 Tibor’s Take10 The Hungarian KitchenON THE COVER: Photo of Strudel (Rétes)(c) Viktorija Kuprijanova/Dreamstime.com.Departments2 For Starters3 Charitable Ideas6 Moneywise13 Our Health Corner16 Branch News27 Puzzle Contest28 In MemoriamOfficial publication of the William Penn Association. Published monthly.Office of publication: 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Phone: (412) 231-2979.Third Class U.S. Postage Paid. Indiana, PA Permit No. 12Unsolicited articles, letters, pictures and other material submitted to the William Penn Life are forwarded at the owner’srisk, and the William Penn Life expressly denies any responsibility for their safekeeping or return. The William Penn Lifereserves the right to edit, revise or reject any article submitted for publication.Postmaster: If undelivered, please send form 3579 to: William Penn Association, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233William Penn Life º March 2011 º 1

For StartersGeneralConventionUpdateThe General Convention--WPA’sgoverning body--will convene Sept. 4-6,2011, in Pittsburgh. In preparation forthis event, WPA recently announced theestablishment of the Convention’s DelegateDistricts. It is from these DelegateDistricts that the Convention’s electeddelegates will be chosen. These electeddelegates ensure that our members’voices are heard as the Associationmakes decisions which will affect its activitiesover the next four years. WhichDelegate District has your branch beenassigned to? Find out by turning to Pages24 and 25 of this issue. To learn howDelegate Districts are created, see Page23. And, be sure to check our April issueto learn when and where your DelegateDistrict elections will be held.Enjoying the Feher Roza BálChair of the WPA Board of Directors Barbara A. House (center) welcomes fellowmembers of WPA’s Official Family to the Feher Rozsa Bál (White Rose Ball), hostedby the Hungarian Arts Club Feb. 5 in Dearborn, Mich. Pictured are (l-r): NationalVice President-Secretary Richard W. Toth, National Vice President-Fraternal EndreCsoman, and National Directors Charles S. Johns, Andrew W. McNelis, Robert A.Ivancso, William J. Bero, Roger G. Nagy and Ronald S. Balla.From the National Presidentby George S. Charles, Jr.Supporting the familyTHE FAMILY UNIT has been a key ingredient in America’s success. Respect forothers, hard work, personal ethics, responsibility and a commitment to publicservice are among the family values I view as extremely important for the successof our nation.The only function of the family that continues to survive all change is theprovision of affection and emotional support by and to all its members.William Penn Association realizes the importance of the family and will continueto support family and family values.Members active in our branches nationwide support one another within ourfraternal family. Our dedication to fraternal principles brings us together andprovides a necessary division of labor to spark increased interest and growthfor us as an organization.I am certainly proud of the many fraternal efforts offered by our memberswho truly extend their efforts throughout the year in the spirit in which it wasintended.This is best summed up by Theodore Roosevelt who stated:It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong manstumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongsto the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat andblood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows thegreat enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, atthe best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who, at the worst, if hefails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those coldand timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.LettersHungarian Social Clubappreciates WPA’ssupportTHE McKEESPORT HungarianSocial Club appreciates thesupport you have given usin sponsoring the ValentineDinner-Dance.With your support, we areable to continue our efforts in2011 to maintain the facilitieshere in McKeesport and that ofour Hungarian heritage.Sincerely,Miki SzaboMcKeesport, PAYour comments on ourmagazine and WPA are alwayswelcome. Please write to us at:William Penn Life, William PennAssociation, 709 Brighton Road,Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Or, you cansend your comments via email to:jlovasz@williampennassociation.org.2 º March 2011 º William Penn Life

Charitable IdeasJoin Hands DayTime is short, but you can still plan a successful eventON SATURDAY, MAY 7, fraternalistsand nonfraternalists alike willcome together for Join Hands Day tomake a difference in their communitiesthrough helpful projects thatconnect youths and adults.Join Hands Day gives you andyour WPA branch the opportunity toreach out to people you don’t know,to connect generations and to developnew relationships. Join Hands Dayalso is the only day on the national“Seasons of Service” calendar thattargets and develops youth/adultrelationships through neighborhoodvolunteering.Although Join Hands Day is lessthan two months away, there is stilltime for your branch to partner toorganize a worthwhile project. Hereare steps you can take to plan a successfulproject.1 Start a committee. Designatesomeone in your branch to chair theproject and find youths and adults toparticipate.2 Find youth to join you. When youthink about it, there are many youthrelatedgroups in your area eagerto participate in community serviceprojects: Boy and Girl Scout troops,4-H clubs, church youth groups,youth sports teams and studentgroups at your local high school orcollege.3 Select a project. Arrange a meetingof your youth and adult volunteersto get acquainted with oneanother and to select a project. Whenselecting the right project, choose onethat is big enough to be worthwhileand challenging, yet small enoughto be done with the time and effortavailable. Also, make sure your projectis a reasonable fit with everyone’stalents, experiences and resourcesand involves both youth and adultmembers.4 Spread the word. Contact the mediain advance and distribute pressreleases detailing your project and itsimpact on the community.5 Nail down the details. Definespecific tasks to be completed and tryto match the skills of your membersOne more thing....and volunteers to particular aspectsof your project. Determine the location,supplies needed, transportationand other needs for the project. Onceyou finalize the details, hold a briefinformation session for volunteersso everyone knows what’s expectedof them. And, don’t forget to plan apost-project celebration!6 Handle logistics. Think ahead,provide information and plan foremergencies.• Provide directions and maps tothe site.• Is there a first-aid kit on site?Where is the nearest hospital or medicalcenter?•What will volunteers do if itrains?•Where are the closest rest rooms?• Where can volunteers eat lunch?Will water be available throughoutthe day?7 Plan for a safe event. Project leadersshould be observant for potentialhazards. Look for things that couldcause slips, falls, cuts or injury, suchas loose strings on clothing, brokenpaved areas, uneven ground, brokenglass or other sharp objects. Suggestvolunteers wear sturdy shoes, notsandals, for better foot protection.8 Have Fun! Complete your entireproject on Join Hands Day, and havefun! Be sure to take time afterwardsto briefly gather with your projectgroup, share your experiences andcelebrate your achievements. Have apizza party or a cookout.Don’t forget to share the story of your Join Hands Day project. Make sureyou have someone take pictures of your volunteers in action and write a storyabout your project to share with your local media and William Penn Life.William Penn Life º March 2011 º 3

Branching Out with Endre CsomanMARCH15The Hungarian Revolution for IndependenceMARCH 15TH is a symbol of freedom and liberty for the Hungarian people. On this day, we pay tribute tothe freedom-loving people, especially the youth, who lined up behind Lajos Kossuth and Sándor Petőfi to opposethe Habsburg-Austrian rule, demanding freedom and independence. For centuries Hungary defendedthe west from the eastern countries in Europe. The Carpathian Basin, encompassingthe Tisza and Duna Rivers, known as “The Land of the Magyars,” issaturated with blood. As the Magyars defended their westernneighbors from the Russians, Mongols and Turks, theyreceived no help. With all the great powers in Europe, ittook Hungary--alone--150 years to force the Turks outof Hungary. But, the expulsion of the Turks did notcreate freedom for Hungary; instead the countrybecame a providence of the Habsburg Empire.Finally, in 1848, under the leadership of LajosKossuth, Hungary declared full independencefrom the Habsburgs. The freedom was shortlived. With the help of the Russian Czar, theHabsburgs crushed the revolution and instigateda series of brutal reprisals. Lajos Kossuthfled to Turkey with hundreds of followers.Sándor Petőfi, the great Magyar lyric, gavehis young life on the battlefield to defendMagyar liberty. One hundred sixty-one yearslater, his national song is still revered by theMagyars wherever they are:By the God of the MagyarsWe solemnly swearThe tyrant’s yoke we will no longer bear!- Csoman EndreMark your calendarsfor these WPA fraternalevents in 2011:Join Hands DayMay 7 (Saturday)A day of service when members make a difference in their communitiesthrough helpful projects that connect youths and adults.28th Annual WPAGolf Tournament &Scholarship Days July 15-16 (Friday-Saturday)The tournament will be played at Quicksilver Golf Club in Midway,Pa. Accommodations will be at the Pittsburgh Airport Marriott,which will also be the site of the pre-tournament reception onFriday evening.Hungarian Heritage ExperienceJuly 31 - August 6 (Sunday-Saturday)The experience will again be held at Scenic View in Rockwood,Pa. Instruction in the Hungarian language will be offered at eithera beginner or intermediate level. The cost for the week, includinglodging, all meals, instruction and class materials, is $275 for WPAmembers and $300 for non-members. (See Page 14 for registration4 º March 2011 º William Penn Life

Branching OutA brief historyof William Penn AssociationPart Two: From World War I to the 1930’s,Evolving from ‘Hungarian’ to ‘Hungarian-American’by Endre CsomanFollowing the First World War and Hungary’sdefeat, the Association was in theforefront among hundreds of other similarHungarian-American organizations in thefight to save Hungary’s territorial integrityand to establish greater unity among thenumerous Hungarian-American organizations.The Association’s first publication,Verhovayak Lapja (Verhovay Journal), beganpublishing in 1917. By the early 1920’s, theVerhovay Aid Association was the nation’slargest Hungarian fraternal organization.Its membership and assets made it twiceas large as its nearest rivals: the BridgeportFederation, the Rákoczy Fraternal Associationand the Hungarian Reformed Federationof America.The branches of the Verhovay played animportant role in the social, cultural andpatriotic life of the Hungarian immigrant.Fraternal activities were sponsored by thelocal branches. Without the presence andprotection of the Verhovay, many Hungarianimmigrants would have been unableto face the harshness of their everydayexistence. The Association played a big rolein creating a feeling of unity within the scatteredHungarian-American community thatstretched from the Great Lakes to the hillsof West Virginia and from New England toMississippi. Many Hungarians consideredthemselves as temporary immigrants; how-ever, after a few years most of them choseto stay permanently in America.By the late 1920’s, the native-born Hungariansbegan to outnumber the rapidlyaging immigrant generation. The leaders ofthe Verhovay recognized the need to caterto the social and cultural needs of the secondgeneration. It was for this very reasonthat they established the juvenile branchesand published an English version of VerhovayakLapja (Verhovay Journal).By the early 1930’s, many second-generation-led(English) branches were in existence.The autonomy of the English branchescontinued to increase during the nexttwo decades when the Association becamean English-speaking organization. The leadersof the Verhovay were also desperatelytrying to retain the Hungarian character ofAmerican-born children as much as possible.They supported Hungarian Boy andGirl Scout troops, the study of the Hungarianlanguage, weekend and summer schools,radio programs, and Hungarian studies atBloomfield College and Seminary, ElmhurstCollege and Columbia University.The Verhovay also underwrote textbooksfor Hungarian schools, bilingual books onU.S. citizenship, and a correspondence bookwhich helped the native born soldiers tocorrespond with their Hungarian parentswhose knowledge of written English wasminimal.To be continued next month.William Penn Associationis seeking old branchrecords, minute books,artifacts, ribbons, pictures,badges, uniforms, andother items from ourAssociation’s past.Some of these items maybe stored in your attic,basement or garage.Verhovay, Rakoczy,Knights of St. George andWilliam Penn Associationartifacts are wanted todisplay at our 125thAnniversary Gala andGeneral Convention.Mail any artifacts to:William Penn Association709 Brighton RoadPittsburgh, PA 15233Please call1-800-848-7366, ext. 136if you have any questions.form.)WPA Youth CampAugust 9-11 (Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday)Our first Youth Camp will be held at Scenic View. We will offersports, dancing, Hungarian history, outings and more to girls andboys ages 12 to 18. Registration is $25 for WPA members and $50for non-members. The cost includes lodging, meals and activities.(See inside the front cover for registration form.)125th Anniversary GalaSeptember 3 (Saturday)The Gala will be held at the Marriott Pittsburgh North in CranberryTownship, Pa. The dinner-dance will feature an outstandingHungarian gypsy orchestra from Budapest. We promise you thatthis will be one of the grandest weekends of your life, so plan onbeing there.11th Annual WPA Picnic-A Great Fraternal FestSeptember 17 (Saturday)Our Great Fraternal Fest will again be held at beautiful Scenic View.This year we will be entertained by the worldwide famous RajkoEnsemble from Budapest. (See Page 26 for more information.)WPA Tour 2011September 21 - October 6Again we are planning an unforgettable trip to the Land of the Magyars.Departures will be from Detroit, Cleveland and Pittsburgh.(See inside of back cover for more information and reservation form.)For more information on these events, call the HomeOffice at 1-800-848-7366, ext. 136.William Penn Life º March 2011 º 5

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Tibor’s Take with Tibor Check, Jr.Thank your lucky stars if you haveHungarian grandparentsIN A FEW of my past columns, I have eluded to the factthat my siblings and I missed out on a big part of growingup by not having grandparents there to help guide uson our long road to maturity. My mom’s father passedaway in 1988, and, until her passing, Grandmother TitakMarshall was too frail to even visit us for more than a fewhours. My Nagymama Cseh passed in 1993 when I wasonly 3 years old. I remember some things about her, butthose remembered experiences are small in number. NagypapaEndre was the most memorable of all four grandparents.Unfortunately for my siblings and me, he passed onmuch too early as well.My Nagymama Cseh was cool! One of my fondest memoriesof her is when our family attended a summer picnicat the Northeast Ohio Hungarian Club in Hiram, Ohio.“Gramma Yonka” (she taught me to call her that) wouldgive me to eat some szaloncukor from Hungary. I rememberthe fast czardas being played by Feri Borisz or JoeJeromos; those lilting Magyar melodies resonated throughthe woods of the picnic grounds as grandma pushed meon one of the swings the club had made for the kids inattendance. She also used to take me on the dance floor inan attempt to teach me the intricate steps of the Golya.At a Szüreti Mulatság picnic, I recall the two of us beingput in a jail by an official looking rendőrség. This incarcerationoccurred because we had “stolen” some fruit: justa few seconds before the mock arrest, she picked me upto pull down a bunch of grapes that were hanging froma series of vines that were stretched across the ceiling ofthe csárdás ház. I was scared to be in that jail. (If you haveever been at the N.E. Ohio Magyar Club Picnic Grounds,you know why a little kid would be afraid of being put inthat particular jail, because it is a real, iron-gated holdingcell!) I recall asking her: “Nagymama, we aren’t supposedto steal?!“ I started to cry. Nagypapa Cseh came over andgave the policeman some money. He let us out of thecell. My Mom came over to help comfort me. I remembereverybody was laughing, but I couldn’t understand why?Consider & DiscussLast month, I commented on the future of our Hungarian communitiesand WPA. Do you agree with my predictions? Howcan we reverse the trend of Hungarian ethnic apathy? As is thecase with so many fraternal, religious and community serviceorganizations, there is a lack of interest from the younger generation.How can we get my generation of young people moreinvolved?8 º March 2011 º William Penn LifeBack in the day....My dad visits the WPABranch 18 HungarianClub outside of Detroit.My sister, my brother and I cherish our Hungarian heritage and enjoyany opportunity we can get to display our love of all things Magyar.That love and pride were instilled in us by not only by our parents butalso our wonderful grandparents. This photograph may not be of thehighest quality, but it is definitely one of my favorites; it reminds me ofthe importance--and the joy--of family and of keeping traditions alive.At that same szüreti bál, I recall Mr. Rudy Gall takingoff his shoes and socks as he rolled up his pant legs tothe knees. He then jumped into a big wooden barrel andstarted to march in place. The zenekar played music whilehe lifted his legs in a furious motion. I noticed his legs andfeet were stained purple from the grapes he smashed withhis two feet. I observed him putting an empty cup in thebarrel and drinking grape juice from it. To this 3-year-oldboy, these choreographed actions were quite strange.A few days later, my Nagymama Jonka passed. Asmentioned in earlier columns, my final memory of mygrandmother was that of her lying in state while it appearedthat Mr. Borisz was playing just for her some verysad songs on his violin.As I grew up, Grandfather Cseh was there for me, butjust as I grew bigger, his strength began to diminish. Wevisited him every Saturday. We helped him climb the 27steps up to the broadcast studio of WKTL-90.7 FM, to doour weekly Magyar radio show. My family accompaniedhim faithfully to the radio show as we brought the listenersmusic and news of the Hungarian community in thetri-state area. I was 13 years of age in 2004. It had beena little over 10 years since the passing of GrandmotherCheck. On that dreaded Holy Saturday night, my grandpawent to join my grandma in Magyar Heaven.We did a lot of things with my gramps in the way ofHungarian Style. We frequented the Hungarian Business

Did you knowthey’re Hungarian?His name may not ring a bell, but his work definitely will.Gabor Csupo was the early brainpower behind “The Simpsons”animated television series. He also developed and directed“The Rugrats” animation series and directed the highlypopular children’s film, “The Bridge to Terabithia.”Csupo was born in Budapest in 1952. Growing up in theaustere conditions of Communist Hungary, this aspiring artistyearned to go to America, the world epicenter of studioanimation. Upon graduation from The Pannonia Animated ArtStudios, Csupo bided his time to orchestrate his escape fromMarxist oppression. In 1975, he fled Hungary using deceptionand bribery as his mode of escape.He worked a series of laborious jobs in America until MattGroening, “The Simpsons” originator, stumbled upon Csupo’sartwork at a gallery. Groening invited Csupo to his studio anda friendship of sorts sprouted to where Csupo was hired tohelp produce a new animated prime time television series,“The Simpsons.” Three years later, Csupo amicably left “TheSimpsons” to pursue his own interests.Csupo is divorced and is the father of five children.and Tradesmans Club in Maple Heights. It was there--andthrough the cooking of the club’s chef Ida--that my passionfor veal and chicken paprikás developed. We wouldtake Grandpa Endre to the West Side Market where hewould buy smoked kolbász, csirke, sausage and szalonna atthe Lovasz and Dohar butcher stand. We then would gohome and make a fire using the split maple logs harvestedfrom our homestead. He was one of our instructors onhow to prepare and make szalonna sütés.The fall before my Gramps passed, a neighbor fromacross the street came over to find out what was thesavory smell permeating the neighborhood. We explainedto him what we were doing. He stayed and became a fanof roasting bacon, Magyar Style. Even though my grandfatherhas been gone for nearly seven years, our neighborstill makes it over a few times each summer or fall to helppartake in the roasting of disznó sütés.I remember experiencing with my gramps the St. Margaret’sBőgő Temető and gazing at the gigantic chandeliersat St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Cleveland. (My nagypapa,informed me that the huge conglomerate of light bulbsoriginally operated on natural gas and only later werethese glorious light fixtures converted for electric illumination.)I also recall us attending Toledo’s Hungarian festival(also known as the Birmingham Ethnic Festival) andeating at Tony Packo’s. Together, we tasted the cucumbersalad at the Rhapsody in Southgate, Mich., and watchedthe blessing of Easter baskets at St. Stephen of HungaryChurch and the pageantry of Hungarian Heritage Day inYoungstown. Just a few of the memories!For almost seven years, my brother, sister and I havebeen shortchanged by not having any grandparent thereto cheer us on when we triumphed nor there to consoleus when we lost. Of course, my siblings and I will surviveand prosper, but it would have been great to see myTibor’s Takegrandparents in the audience when I was inducted intothe National Honor Society or when I won the RegionalNational Geographic Bee five times in a row, or to watchme play varsity football.I cringe when I see friends and school mates show suchlittle regard for their very own grandparents. I want tojust grab them and tell them: “You are missing out on agreat joy here. What’s wrong with you?”I also feel badly for my grandparents. They were cutshort of being able to experience the triumphs and tribulationsof my maturation process. From observing others,I’ve noticed that as a person grows older, his or her enjoymentof life becomes more centered on the lives of theirchildren and grandchildren.You may ask: ”Don’t you have other extended familymembers around to help celebrate your growing up experience?”Unfortunately for my immediate family, we arealmost 100 miles away from where most of our relativeslive in Youngstown. It is also unfortunate that most of therelatives that would have been a viable part of our extendedfamily experience have either passed on, are old orfrail, or have moved far away in quest of better employmentopportunities.A word of wisdom to my generation: Cherish what youhave in the way of parents and grandparents. If they askyou to go with them to a function or event, take them upon it and enjoy the ride. Ask questions about your family’shistory. Inquire through them if there is a writtenhistory of your predecessors. With the continuous expansionof the internet and the tools to do research, why notdevelop a database of relatives and ancestors in Hungary.With the help of your grandparents, begin a documentedfamily tree. Remember the old adage: You have to knowwhere you have been to know where you are going.Many of our Magyar communities will commemoratethe 1848 War of Independence, take a loved one to suchan event. It will be a lesson in Hungarian History and willmake that loved one very happy that you went along.Éljen a Magyar!Tibor IITibor Check Jr. is a member of Branch 28 Youngstown, Ohio, anda student at Cleveland State University. He serves as host of the“Souvenirs of Hungary” weekly radio show broadcast on WKTL-90.7FM in Struthers, Ohio.Let’s hear your takeLet me know how you enjoy my thoughts and views ongrowing up Hungarian Style. If you have any questionsor comments about me or my column, please emailme at: SilverKing1937@yahoo.com, or drop me a letterin care of the William Penn Association, 709 BrightonRoad, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.William Penn Life º March 2011 º 9

The Hungarian Kitchen with Főszakács BélaStrudel (Rétesek)FÁRADJON BE A MAGYAR KONYHÁBA!Recipes for another William Penn cookbook are off toa great start. By this time next year, we should be sellingthe new book with more recipes. This project is for all themembers, by the members, to benefit the scholarship foundation.As a quick reminder, the recipes do not have to beHungarian. Send us what you and your family enjoy fora meal, snack or appetizer when you entertain or somethingyou would like to share.Another reminder that 2011 is a convention year andelections for delegates are in May. William Penn Life willpublish dates of every delegate branch election in the Aprilissue. Attendance at your branch meeting is crucial andyour vote is important!Tickets for the 125th Anniversary Gala will be availableshortly. Details will be forthcoming in William Penn Life.That is all the housekeeping for the month.Monthly Trivia: Who created the world’s first strudel recipeand where has it been kept all these years? The answer, ofcourse, is warmly awaiting fresh from the oven at the endof the recipes section.STRUDEL is a layered pastry most often with a sweet filling,but it can be savory as well. The Turks brought strudelto Hungary when they invaded, and it became part of theMagyar cuisine after they left. This is another exampleof how the Hungarian food came about. The sweet-filledstrudels are served with whipped cream, adding anotherdimension to its tasty profile. Most strudels in the worldare made from filo or puff pastry. Baklava is a distantcousin of traditional strudel. Magyar strudel--or rétesek--ismade using a recipe providing thin dough. It should alsobe known that most eastern European strudels are sweetenedby the filling it holds. Adding sugar to the dough willdecrease its ability to expand and become a thin, unworkabledough.The dough is very elastic and contains high-glutenflour, salt, eggs, water, butter and no sugar. Most Europeanhomemakers use a combination of high-gluten or breadflour with a softer or cake flour. This mixture, along withan instantized ingredient such as super-fine flour, makesfor a dough that can be stretched and cover the top of anormal size kitchen table.Wondra flour, produced by Gold Medal, is an exampleof super-fine flour. Mixed with the other flours in theright proportion, Wondra creates dough that is moist andstretchable.If the dough is too thick, you will not have strudel; yourproduct would be called a turnover, hot pocket, calzone,or oversize filled kifli. What sets strudel apart from otherbaked pastries is the thinness of its crust. The head cookto the emperor of Austria in the 17th century once stated,”the dough should be so thin, you can read a love letterthrough it!”To keep the dough pliable throughout the stretchingprocess, brush melted, warm--not hot--butter sparingly onthe dough. The dough is then left to rest 10 minutes beforestretching. This process is repeated until the dough issuper thin.For best results have someone help you stretch thedough in stages until you reach the proper thinness.The first thing to do is put down a lintfree cloth largeenough to cover the tabletop. I find that a twin bed sheetis perfect for this project. Sprinkle some flour on the sheetand rub it into the surface until it disappears. This willkeep the dough from sticking.If you are working alone, start out by rolling the roomtemperature dough with a rolling pin into a circle. Roll thedough until it is 1/8-inch thick. Brush on the butter, wait10 minutes, then stretch the dough from opposite sides.Think of a clock face. If you stretch at 6:00, you wouldalso stretch at 12:00. Stretch at three, then at nine. Continuethis process until the dough is so thin you can reada recipe through it. Spread the filling of your choice on1/3 of the dough, beginning at the edge closer to the edgeof the table. To roll your strudel, lift the sheet up so theedge of the dough rolls over and just touches the filling.Brush with butter then lift the sheet and roll again. Brushwith butter again. Continue this process until the doughis completely rolled up like a jellyroll. Transfer the strudelto a sheet pan that has been liberally brushed with butter.Brush butter all over your strudel as the final preparationbefore baking.The final process is to bake the strudel in a preheated375-degree oven until it’s golden brown and crisp. Letyour strudel cool before slicing and serving to your guests.The monthly recipe is the best for making strudel. Includedare three recipes for fillings.Have a great month!Jó étvágyatFoszakács Béla˝The Hungarian Kitchen is a trademark of William S. Vasvary.10 º March 2011 º William Penn Life

The Hungarian KitchenStrudel Dough¾ cup high-gluten or bread flour¾ cup cake or pastry flour¾ cup instant flour or Wondra1 whole egg1½ teaspoons white vinegar½ teaspoon salt1½ sticks unsalted butter meltedWarm water as needed.Place all the flour in a mixing bowl. Ina measuring cup, combine the egg, salt,vinegar and enough warm water so thatthe mixture comes up to the one-cupmark. Add this mixture to the flourand, using a dough hook, blend until asmooth dough is formed. This shouldtake about 15 minutes at low speed.Once the dough is kneaded, place on alightly floured surface, brush lightly withmelted butter and cover with a bowl.Let dough rest for 30 minutes.On top of an average-sized table, placea lint-free cloth large enough to coverthe tabletop. A twin-size bed sheet isperfect for this project. Sprinkle someflour on the sheet and rub it into thesurface until it disappears. This will keepthe dough from sticking.Dough so thin, you canread through it.Place the room-temperature dough onthe sheet-covered table and, using arolling pin, roll the dough into a largecircle until dough is one-eighth-inchthick. Brush warm, melted butteron the dough, wait 10 minutes, thenstretch the dough from opposite sides.(Think of a clock face. If you stretch atRECIPES1Spread the filling on one side.6:00, you would also stretch at 12:00.Stretch at 3:00, then at 9:00.) Continuethis process until the dough is so thinyou can read a recipe through it.Spread the filling of your choice on 1/3of the dough, beginning at the portionclosest to the edge of the table. Rollyour strudel by lifting up the sheet sothat the edge of the dough rolls overand just touches the filling. Brush doughwith butter again, then lift the sheetand roll again. Brush with butter again.Continue this process until the dough iscompletely rolled up like a jellyroll.Transfer the strudel to a sheet pan thathas been liberally brushed with butter.Brush butter all over your strudel as thefinal preparation before baking.Bake the strudel in a preheated 375-degreeoven until it’s golden brown andcrisp. Let your strudel cool before slicingand serving to your guests.Apple Strudel Filling2 pounds apples, peeled, cored andchopped¼ cup chopped walnuts¼ cup golden raisins¾ cup sugar½ tablespoon ground cinnamon/3 cup melted sweet butter¼ cup bread crumbs1 teaspoon melted butterIn a mixing bowl, combine all the dry ingredientsexcept the bread crumbs. Addthe sweet butter and toss until applesare coated and well mixed. Spread onyour dough and roll according to recipe.Poppy Seed Strudel Filling½ pound ground poppy seeds¾ cup sugar½ cup milk1 tablespoon melted sweet butter1 teaspoon lemon juiceIn a saucepan, heat the milk then addthe poppy seeds and stir. Add the sugar,butter and lemon juice. Cool beforespreading on the dough. Spread on yourdough and roll according to recipe.Apple Strudel FillingWalnut Strudel Filling1 pound ground walnuts½ cup milk½ cup sugar1 tablespoon melted butter1 teaspoon lemon juiceIn a saucepan, heat the milk then addthe walnuts and stir. Add the sugar,butter and lemon juice. Cool beforespreading on the dough. Spread on yourdough and roll according to recipe.TRIVIA ANSWER: In the ViennaCity Library is a handwritten recipedating back to the Byzantine Empire,roughly 1696. It is the first knownstrudel recipe ever recorded.Watch online for the NEW Hungarian Kitchen Website!William Penn Life º March 2011 º 11

William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc.Eligibility Rules for Year 2011 Scholarship GrantsThe Board of Directors has established the following rules governing eligibility for scholarship recipients:a) The student applying for a scholarship grant must be an individual Life Benefit Member of William Penn Association for four (4)years. A Life Benefit Member is an individual who is insured for life or endowment benefits.b) On both renewal and new applications, the applicant must be the child or grandchild of a life benefit member of William PennAssociation in good standing. For the 2011 school year, the parent/grandparent must be a Life Benefit Member for at least four (4)years as of January 1, 2011.c) Scholarship grants are awarded to full-time undergraduate students only if they have been accepted by or are currently attendingan accredited college, university or school of nursing.d) Grants are awarded for a two- or four-year period. The student must notify the President of the Scholarship Foundation, by letter,postmarked no later than Wednesday, June 1, 2011, that the student desires to receive a scholarship grant. It is recommendedthat the letter be sent via Certified Mail to ascertain proof of mailing date. E-Mail notification will NOT be accepted as proof ofnotification.e) First-time applicants must submit the following:1. WPA Scholarship Application on forms furnished by the Scholarship Foundation. Forms may be obtained by writingto: President, William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc., 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.2. An Essay of 100 words or fewer entitled: “What Community, Charitable or Volunteer Act Were You Involvedwith in the Last 12 Months?”The Scholarship Application and Essay must be mailed and postmarked by Wednesday, June 1, 2011.3. A transcript of the student’s latest high school scholastic record.4. A copy of the student’s SAT/ACT scores or waiver letter from the school in which enrolled.5. Proof of enrollment for the coming school year in September.Items 3, 4 and 5 must be submitted by Friday, September 30, 2011.f) Renewal applicants must submit the following:1. A letter requesting a renewal grant.2. An Essay of 100 words or fewer entitled: “What Community, Charitable or Volunteer Act Were You Involvedwith in the Last 12 Months?”The Renewal Letter and Essay must be mailed and postmarked by Wednesday, June 1, 2011.3. A copy of the student’s latest scholastic record. All renewal applicants must maintain no lower than a 2.5 cumulativeGrade Point Average on a 4.0 scale to qualify.4. Proof of enrollment for the new term in September.Items 3 and 4 must be submitted by Friday, September 30, 2011.g) All requests for an application and renewal letters must be submitted and signed by the student requesting the grant and mailedto the attention of the President. Eligibility rules for renewal grants will be in accordance with the eligibility rules in effect for theinitial grant. Letters submitted by anyone other than the student will not be considered. E-Mails will NOT be accepted.h) Scholarship grants will be awarded by the Executive Committee of the William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation,Inc., once each year. Grants will be paid directly to the applicant provided the student is a member in good standing on thedate the check is issued and all of the eligibility requirements stated herein have been met.i) If for any reason the recipient does not attend college after receiving the grant, it must be returned to the William Penn FraternalAssociation Scholarship Foundation, Inc.j) In compliance with current privacy laws, all information in regards to the scholarship status will be divulged only to the applicant/student.k) All applications and renewal letters must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Any applications or renewalletters postmarked after that date will not be considered.If unsure of eligibility rules, please call Gerry Davenport at the Home Office at 1-800-848-7366, Ext. 128or e-mail us at scholarship@williampennassociation.org.12 º March 2011 º William Penn Life

Our Health Corner with Debbie Wolfe, RNBe mindful of pneumoniaHI! MY NAME IS DEBBIE WOLFE, RN. I have beena member of William Penn Association since I wasa child. Many of the members of Branch 18 LincolnPark, Mich., have known me all of my life. Years ago,I was one of the co-founders of the local WilliamPenn Dancers. My mother is Barbara House, theChair of the WPA Board of Directors. I am also anew sales associate for WPA here in Melbourne, Fla.I always enjoy reading my monthly William PennLife, especially the personal contributions from allthe members. Being a registered nurse working in Florida, I thoughtI may also have a few interesting things to contribute. I will be writinga monthly article about health issues and healthy living. I hope you willfind “Our Health Corner” interesting and informative....It is March, and spring will be here soon. Unfortunately, it is stillcold and flu season. I am sure many of you have received your fluvaccine for this winter, but have you considered the pneumoniavaccine? Vaccines to help prevent pneumonia are available. Thesevaccines can prevent some of the serious complications of pneumonia,such as infection in the bloodstream and throughout the body. Experts recommend the vaccine forpeople who are older than 65, for adults who smoke and for people who have a long-lasting health conditionthat increases their risk.If you have not received the vaccine, or if it is contraindicated by your physician, there are a number of stepsyou can take to help prevent getting pneumonia.1. STOP SMOKING. Smoking makes it more likely you will get pneumonia.2. Avoid contact with people who have upper respiratory infections,colds and flu.3. If you have not had measles or chickenpox or gotten vaccines,avoid contact with people who have these infections. (Watch out forlittle ones in your family.)Until next month...Stay Healthy - Stay Happy - Be Fit!DebbieHealth LinksTo learn more about pneumonia, including its symptoms, treatment and prevention,log onto the Pneumonia page of “PubMedHealth,” a new online resourceunder development at the National Library of Medicine’s National Center forBiotechnology Information. You can find it at:Ü http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001200#William Penn Life º March 2011 º 13

WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATIONinvites you to join us for our annualHungarianHeritageExperienceJuly 31-August 6, 2011Scenic ViewRockwood, Pennsylvania$275 for WPA Members • $300 for non-membersIncludes lodging, all meals, instruction and activitiesLearn Hungarian - Enjoy Hungarian foodLearn about Hungarian history, culture & traditionsMake friends from around the countryRelax in the beauty of the Laurel HighlandsFor more information, contact Endre CsomanToll-free: 1-800-848-7366, Ext. 136Email: ecsoman@williampennassociation.orgHungarian Heritage Experience Reservation FormName:WPA Certificate Number:Address:City: State: Zip:Phone:Email:Send this form along with your full payment made payable to “William Penn Association” to:Hungarian Heritage Experience, William Penn Association, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 1523314 º March 2011 º William Penn Life

William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc.Recipient ProfileLisa K. Littleton Branch 129 Columbus, OHMy name is Lisa (Komives) Littleton, and Iam a former WPFASF scholarship recipient. Iwould like to express my appreciation for themonetary award that helped me return to collegeto obtain two Bachelor of Science degrees.I graduated high school and immediatelyentered a two-year technical school, graduatingwith an associate of science degree. Istarted working in a hospital laboratory andnever looked back. I had a great job, makingmore money than I ever thought possible,and was promoted to a supervisory positionin short order. After 11 years of supervising alaboratory department, I decided I needed todo more with my life.Not certain what I wanted to do, I listed allof the items of my current job I loved--logicalthinking,highly-detailed work, training personnel,troubleshooting, working with computers--onand on the list went. I grabbed mylist and headed to the local library (this wasprior to the information being readily availableon the Internet), pulled a giant careerrelatedbook off the shelf, and started flippingthrough page after page. All of a sudden Icame across a career that listed every singleitem on my list. I didn’t know what it was, butI was going to get a computer science degree!I was accepted into the computer scienceprogram at Ohio University, in Athens, Ohio,and I applied for every scholarship and grant Icould find. I started to get a funny feeling thatI might be getting into something a bit overmy head, because most of the scholarships Iapplied for were engineering-related. Wait:this is a degree from the College of Engineering?Uh-oh…Never mind...I WILL be a computer scientist...whateverthat is....Even though I was much older than theother students in my engineering classes, Ifound that I really enjoyed my classes andnever regretted my decision for one moment. Icontinued to work full-time while going backto school but decided to work third shift so Icould easily accommodate my ever-changingclass schedule each quarter. I also discoveredthat an engineering student not only has tolearn computer programming and electricalengineering, but also has to take many, manymath classes. I found I enjoyed my math classesso much that I ended up getting a seconddegree in applied mathematics before finishingschool. My husband laughs at me becauseI can’t add simple numbers in my head, but,gosh darn it, I can calculate the trajectory ofanything you put in front of me.I graduated eight years ago and have beena health care IT (computer) consultant for fiveyears now. I live in Ohio but travel to the SanFrancisco Bay area each week to work at ahospital, working on computer-related projectsin the laboratory.Going back to school was the most rewardingdecision I ever made, even though it wasfive years of very hard work, long days, withlittle-to-no sleep. I am now a medical laboratorytechnician, computer scientist, andmathematician, and I am very thankful forthe many doors my education has opened forme. The millions of air miles I rack up allowmy husband and I to travel to places we neverwould have dreamed of. We have visited all50 states, most of Canada and some of Mexicoand sailed the Panama Canal. We will be off tothe United Kingdom and Ireland in the springfor our 20th anniversary. We are very blessed.Thank you for offering students the opportunityto better themselves through education.Share Your StoryWe would enjoy hearing from more of our past recipients abouthow their WPFASF scholarship helped support their educationand how their careers and lives are progressing. Please sendyour story and recent photograph to: John E. Lovasz, WilliamPenn Life, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Or, emailyour submissions to: jlovasz@williampennassociation.org.William Penn Life º March 2011 º 15

Branch NewsBranch 10Barton, OHBranch 40Martins Ferry, OHBranch 248Monaville, WVBranch 349Weirton, WVBranch 8164Steubenville, OHby Joyce NicholsonHello from the WPA branches fromBarton, Martins Ferry, Weirton,Steubenville and Monaville!It certainly has been a long, coldwinter. So, now it’s time to get outand enjoy some branch activities, gettogether and have some fun!We are planning an outing forour branch members to a WheelingNailers hockey game on Saturday,April 2, against the Toledo Walleye.This will be the final home game ofthe season for the Wheeling Nailers,and it is fan appreciation night. Allour branch members are invited toattend, but the seating is limited, soplease call me to reserve your seatsas soon as possible at 740-264-6238.The Wheeling Nailers play atWesbanco Arena in Wheeling,W.Wa. They are the ECHL affiliateof the Pittsburgh Penguins andMontreal Canadians of the NHL andthe Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguinsand the Hamilton Bulldogs of theAHL.The game begins at 7:30 p.m. Ifyou plan to attend, call me soon toreserve your tickets. Hope to see yousoon.We also want to congratulateBarbara House on her election asChair the WPA Board of Directors:Congratulations, Barb, and our bestwishes for your continued success!Jó szerencsét kívánok neked!Our next branch meeting will beheld Sunday, March 27, at 2:00 p.m.at 63 Meadow Lane, Wintersville.We will be planning our Join HandsDay events.For information about Branchactivities please call Joyce Nicholsonat 740-264-6238.Enjoying the Hungarian Arts Club’s annual White Rose Ball Feb. 5 were Branch 18 members:(front, l-r) Rose Antal, Helen Molnar, Carol Truesdell, Doug Truesdell, (back) Michael Obergand Barbara A. House, Chair of the WPA Board of Directors.Branch 14Cleveland, OHby Dawn D. WardThe branch is looking forward toplanning its agenda for 2011 at theupcoming meetings.One of our charitable pursuitswill be Join Hands Day in May. Thisundertaking involves a contributionto a needy cause for people inthe Cleveland area. Last year thebranch made a generous donation,supplemented by a Home Officecontribution, to the Hattie LarlhamFoundation, which, in turn, purchasedrespiratory equipment fortheir physically challenged residents.A group of branch members spentan afternoon touring the impressiveHattie Larlham facility, which confirmedour decision to give to thisworthwhile cause.Other activities to be discussedwill be the annual golf tournament,annual picnic, trip to the race track,and any other suggestions. Markyour calendar for the next meet-ing, which will be held Wednesday,April 6, at the Bethlen Hall of theFirst Hungarian Reformed Church,located at 14530 Alexander Road,Walton Hills. All adult members arewelcome to attend.The branch welcomes the followingnew members: Carson Klodnick,Cassidy Klodnick, Peter Galauner,Jacob Bodovetz and Tinka Cunningham.Please refer all prospectivenew members to the Ward Agency,at 440-838-1200 and earn RecommenderBucks!Looking forward to seeing you atthe next branch meeting.Branch 18Lincoln Park, MIby Barbara A. HouseHappy St. Patrick’s Day to all ourIrish Hungarians. Aren’t we all justa little Irish on March 17?I know many of you have had ahorrible winter. We here in Floridahave had a better one than last year.I wish I could send you all some16 º March 2011 º William Penn Life

Branch Newssun. The groundhog has told us thatSpring is right around the corner, sohang in there. Think Spring.Many thanks to all who sent mecongratulations and good wishes onbecoming Chair of the WPA Boardof Directors. I promise to give it myall and do the best job I can. I havealways put our members and theirwelfare first, and I always will.As I write this I am scheduled tofly to Detroit tomorrow to attend theHungarian Arts Club’s Feher RozsaBál (White Rose Ball). This is alwayssuch a wonderful event. If you havea teenage daughter who would liketo be a debutante, now is the time toplan to take part in the 2012 event. Itis a memory that will last a lifetime.Call me for information.Get well wishes to Deac Sabo, Aland Olga Wansa, Ann and SteveNagy, Clara Varga, Helen Sryniawskiand Tillie Balogh. Get well soon.Remember in your prayers ourdeceased members and their families,especially Margaret E. Cady.May she rest in peace.Branch 18 continues to supportBasil’s Buddies. We collect food andmonetary donations for people whocan’t afford to feed their pets. Youmay bring your donations to ournext member meeting on April 18.We meet at 7:00 p.m. at the HungarianReformed Church on Allen Roadin Allen Park. I’m looking forwardto getting back on schedule. I’vemissed seeing you.We have a full year of activitiesplanned. We hope you plan to joinus and participate.We are also working on our 50-year member banquet, to be held inconjunction with the 125th anniversaryof William Penn Associationand the 105th anniversary of Branch18. This event will be held on June18. Special invitations will be mailedto our 50-year honorees. Call me forinformation. My cell number is 313-418-5572. My number in Florida is321-752-0375. I am always availableto you.Plan to take part in your branchdelegate elections. We value yourparticipation and your suggestions.We couldn’t do all we do withoutyou.Special prayers and love to JasonWolfe, our grandson, who is leavingfor the Navy at the end of March.Enjoy the rest of the winter asmuch as you can. Stay warm andstay healthy. Believe it or not, soonwe’ll be wishing for cooler weather.Branch 28Youngstown, OHby Kathy NovakHoping for the sunny days of springto appear soon. I am sure everyonehas had enough of the winter siegethis past season.Congratulations to the WPA onits 125th anniversary of fraternalismand fellowship while providingwonderful insurance opportunities.We look forward to the special Galaplanned for Sept. 3.Branch 28 wishes the new Chairof the WPA Board, Barbara House,much success with this great honor.We know she’ll do a wonderful job.Best wishes always.The Youngstown American HungarianFederation will once again behosting a program to commemoratethe events of the 1848 HungarianWar of Independence. The event willbe held on Sunday, March 13, at 2:30p.m. at the Youngstown AmericanHungarian Club, 2219 Donald Ave.The program will include two guestspeakers, musical and dance performancesand poetry recitations.Working on the theory thatit’s never too early to plan ahead,Branch 28 is planning to host a bustrip to the WPA Picnic-A GreatFraternal Fest on Sept. 17. Severaltravelers from prior years havealready inquired about the trip, so,if you are interested in joining us,call Steve Novak at 330-746-7704 orFrank Schauer at 330-549-2935.Best wishes to all those celebratinga birthday or anniversary thismonth.Get well wishes to Frank Tobias,Betty Check, Pam Beers, Irma Polgarand Irene Devlin.We extend our sincere condolencesto those who recently lost a lovedone. Our thoughts and prayers arewith you.For information about WPA lifeinsurance and annuities, or to learnmore about our branch activities,please call either Kathy Novak at330-746-7704 or Alan Szabo at 330-482-9994.Branch 34Pittsburgh, PAby Andy McNelisI certainly hope that the groundhogis right. We can’t wait for winter tobe over.Please take a moment and prayfor all our service men and women,especially those in harm’s way.The White Rose Ball in Michiganwas beautiful. It was nice to see somany beautiful young women andhandsome young men participatingin this event again. Thanks to everyonefor the enjoyable time, especiallysince we didn’t have to come hometo snow. Thanks, Helen, for theshopping. The Rhapsody dinner wasdelicious as usual.A special “Happy Birthday” tobranch members Mitzi Berei, CarmDeBlasio and Becky Williams. Mayyou have many more. Birthdaywishes go out to all branch memberscelebrating their birthdays. We hopethat you all are happy and healthy.Special get well wishes go outto Joe Berei. Take care of yourself.Our thoughts and prayers are witheveryone that is experiencing healthissues.If you have any news you wouldlike to share, please contact AndyMcNelis at 412-421-6031. For informationabout WPA life insuranceand annuity certificates, pleasecontact Branch Coordinator MariaBistey at 412-431-6035.Branch 59by Shirley A. Rakoczy-PrzywaraOh my, What can I say! The PittsburghSteelers lost the Super Bowl gametoday!Both teams fought with all their might,but the Green Bay Packers put up thewinning fight!The final score was 31-25! Unfortunately,the Steelers could notscramble to keep the game alive!Congratulations on a great victory! In2012, hopefully, the Steelers will tryagain in Indy!”William Penn Life º March 2011 º 17

Branch NewsMark your calendars now!Attention all branch news contributors and those wishingto submit articles and photographs for publication inWilliam Penn Life. Beginning in January, the deadline for allsubmissions to our magazine will be the 10th day of eachmonth. By meeting this deadline, you will help ensure thatour magazine gets in our readers’ hands in a timelymanner. If you have any questions, please contact John E.Lovasz, Managing Editor, toll-free at 1-800-848-7366, ext.135. Or, email John at jlovasz@williampennassociation.org.Thank you for your cooperation.Date on the 10th (c) Antonprado/Dreamstime.comI want to extend best wishes to allthose celebrating birthdays, anniversariesor other special occasions inMarch.I will be on vacation in Californiafrom mid-February through the endof March. If anyone needs to call me,I will have my cell phone with me--734-776-7731.I hope that when I return toWindber, I will find that spring hassprung!Branch 249Dayton, OHby Anne Marie SchmidtIs it spring yet? What a cold, snowywinter for most of the country. Itsure will be good to see the sunshining and the blossoms of springflowers.We had our first branch meetingof 2011 on Jan. 22 and began fillingup our calendars with many socialevents. In addition to the eventsplanned by the WPA Home Office,please mark your calendars for thefollowing local events. Some datesmay be tentative, but we will keepyou informed as plans are formalized.-March 13: Old Troy Pike CommunityChurch March 15th CommemorationDinner.- March 20: St. Stephen’s ChurchMarch 15th Celebration Dinner.- March 31: Cabbage roll sale.- April 30: Magyar Club of DaytonSpring Dance.18 º March 2011 º William Penn Life- May 7: Join Hand’s Day, Houseof Bread.- May 20-22: World A ‘Fair, DaytonConvention Center.- Aug. 14: 125th Anniversary/St.Stephen’s Day Chicken PaprikasDinner.- Sept. 29: Cabbage roll sale.- Dec. 18: Branch 249 annual familyChristmas Party.Also, please keep in mind that theMagyar Club of Dayton meets thefirst Sunday of the month at 1:00 p.m.at The Old Troy Pike CommunityChurch Hall.To make a reservation for the St.Stephen’s Church Dinner, or to placean order for cabbage rolls or sausage,please call Branch President/CoordinatorMichele Daley-LaFlame at937-278-5970.We would like to welcome the followingnew members to Branch 249:Robert Angelo, Jesse Kertesz, JaceWeber, Kila Stephan, Kara Stephan,Jasmine Emrick and Conner Homan.We thank you for the trust you haveplaced in William Penn Associationand look forward to including you inour branch activities.For answers to your questionsabout life insurance or annuities,please contact Michele or SteveLaFlame at 937-278-5970 or Anne Marieor Mark Schmidt at 937-667-1211.We will be glad to answer any questionsor assist you in your planningfor the future.Branch 352Coraopolis, PAby Dora S. McKinseyI can’t believe it’s March already.March is the month that signalsthe end of winter and ushers in thespring season. Officially, springarrives on the calendar on March20. All of us, I’m sure, are anxiousto have this winter over with andeagerly await the first signs of newlife breaking through the ground.We also celebrate Ash Wednesdayon March 9, which is the start of theEaster season.Don’t forget to turn your clocksahead one hour on March 13. If youare like my family, we turn ourclocks ahead before we go to bed onthe night of March 12.Happy Birthday to all thoseBranch 352 members who are celebratinga birthday this month. Also,congratulations to all members whoare celebrating an anniversary duringMarch. May you celebrate withfamily and friends.Branch 352 youth members:watch your mail for notice of a specialart contest the branch is sponsoringfor young members of ourbranch. Information on the contestwill be sent soon. If any adult branchmember would like to be a judge,please contact me.If you need help with any of yourinsurance needs or have any newsyou would like to share, please donot hesitate to contact me at 412-319-7116 or by e-mail at dmckinsey@hotmail.com.

Branch NewsMember SpotlightDayton member served as Hungarian translator during WWIIby Anne Marie Schmidt and Karen VanceEthel Stefanics-Vance is a member of Branch 249 Dayton,Ohio. As a Women’s Army Corps (WAC) memberwho served under General George Patton, she wasrecently featured in an article in the Dayton Daily Newsabout veterans serving in WWII. She turned 88 yearsold this past Valentine’s Day.Ethel (pictured right), a first generation Hungarian-American, said: “When the war came, I joined theWACS and became an X-ray technician. Our smallhospital unit joined Gen. Patton’s group in France andthen was sent to a large hospital in Munich, Germany.Patton was head of the Third Army, and I stayed thereuntil the war was over. I wasn’t always an X-ray technician;I played a variety of roles.” Her last role was thatof translator.“The Germans had taken over part of Hungary andwe had Hungarians working in the hospital in Munich.One day, when I was going through the chow line, Iheard the kitchen help speaking Hungarian. So, I startedtalking to them in Hungarian, and they all stopped workingbecause someone was actually speaking Hungarian tothem. By the time I had gone through the food line andapproached a table to eat, someone had already told thecolonel. The colonel wanted to know who the personwas speaking Hungarian. He asked me what my positionwas. I told him I was an X-ray technician. He said,no longer! You are going to be our translator,” Ethelrecalled.“There were a lot of Hungarians the Army wantedto send home. Hungary was under Russian occupationat the time, so I had to write the families to see if theycould accommodate them and then got to escort themhome on a train to the Austrian border, where we weremet by the Austrian military. The Austrian soldiers thentook us to the Austrian/Hungarian border. I could onlyhand them over to their families at the border because,as an American Army soldier, I could not step into thecountry. Sometimes I would wave to the Russian soldiersjust to get them to maybe smile. The first trainride back to Munich was lonely, but on the other returnrides, I was accompanied by another WAC.”After the war, Ethel used the GI bill to study physicaltherapy, later working at Dayton hospitals. She met herhusband George in a class at the University of Dayton.“My husband and I returned to Germany years later, andI showed him the hospital where I worked, now a hugecivilian hospital.”Ethel is an active member of our Dayton-Hungariancommunity and remains active in WPA Branch activitiesand the Magyar Club of Dayton. We are proud of herservice to our country and of her support of our Hungarianheritage.Branch 590Cape Coral, FLby Joan MauermanBranch 590 held its Christmasparty at the Broadway Palm DinnerTheater in Tampa, Fla. Prior to theshow, elections of branch officerswere held. Elected for 2011 were:Michael Tomcsak, president; EugeneToth, vice president; Joan Mauerman,secretary-treasurer and reporter; andJodi Reyes and Maureen Jefferson,auditors.Branch 590 donated three boxesof dolls and stuffed animals andmoney to Catholic Charities ofLakeland, Fla., and made a donationfor the needy to St. Anthony Churchof Lakeland. We received thank youcards from both organizations.We also made a $250 donation tothe WPFA Scholarship Foundationin memory of the deceased membersof Branch 590. We wish to thankthe Home Office for all its help anddonations.We extend our condolences tothe family of Kalman Nagy of PortCharlotte, Fla., who passed awayNov. 21, 2010. He was past presidentand an officer of the HungarianChristian Society of Venice, Fla.,and past vice president of Branch590. Kalman was also responsiblefor scholarships to the PresbyterianCollege in Papa, Hungary. He leavesbehind his wife Julie, two daughtersand four grandchildren. May he restin peace.Get well wishes go out to RichardWilliam Penn Life º March 2011 º 19

Life insurancewith no healthquestions askedWe guarantee itFor a limited time, any member of your family may be eligibleto purchase valuable life insurance through the WPA with nohealth questions asked. It’s just one way we’re celebratingour 125th anniversary of serving families in 2011. We will beoffering our Guaranteed Issue 125th Anniversary Special toall qualifying members and non-member U.S. citizens. You canchoose from any permanent life or Single Premium Whole Lifeplan currently offered by the WPA. To apply for this GuaranteedIssue 125th Anniversary Year Special, please complete the formbelow and return it to Barbara A. Tew, Sales Coordinator, atthe Home Office. Or, call Ms. Tew toll-free at 1-800-848-7366,Ext. 120.For this special promotion, these maximumface amounts of insurance will apply:Age0 - 4041 - 5051 - 6061 - 7071 - 7576 - 90*Maximum Face Amount$6,000.00$5,000.00$4,000.00$3,000.00$2,000.00$2,000.00**Those ages 76-90 may apply for SinglePremium Whole Life Insurance only.There is a limit of one new insurance policy per person under this special plan. Any individual who applied forlife insurance and has been declined or refused a table rating by the WPA or any other insurance carrier sinceJanuary 1, 2008, is not eligible for this Guaranteed Issue Program.GUARANTEED ISSUE 125 TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR SPECIALYES, I am interested in applying for this special insurance programName:Date of Birth:Address:Telephone:Social Security Number:Email Address:Plan of Insurance:Are you an existing member of the WPA? YES / NO (Circle One) Smoker / Non-smoker (Circle One)DISCLAIMER: I have not been declined or refused a table rating by the William Penn Association or any other insurancecarrier since January 1, 2008.Signature Required:Return to:Barbara A. Tew, Sales Coordinator, William Penn Association, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 1523320 º March 2011 º William Penn Life

Branch NewsGalambos of Port Charlotte. Richardis a faithful Branch 590 member. Wehope you are feeling better.Plans are being made for our nextmeeting, which will be a picnic tobe held at Gilchrist Park in PuntaGorda, Fla. More information will bein the mail soon.Best wishes for a happy day to allthose celebrating a birthday or anniversarythis month.Please call if you would like toshare any news.For all your life insurance andannuity needs, call Mike Tomcsak at863-858-8071.Branch 800Altoona, PAby Vincent FrankThe officers of Branch 800 wish totake this opportunity to say “hello”to those members who left centralPennsylvania to seek employmentcloser to other family members, toenjoy nicer winters or for otherreasons. You and your families arein our prayers that you enjoy goodspiritual and physical health. Foryour information, as of January 2011,your branch--Branch 800--has 598active members.Happy birthday to my dear friend,ON THE MOVE?Have you moved recently, or are you planningto move soon? If so, please complete this form and send it to the WPA Home Office. That way, we cankeep our records up-to-date and keep you informed about important information regarding your lifeinsurance and annuity certificates, your fraternal benefits and WPA events and activities. Please mail to:William Penn Association, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233.Name:Date:OLD Address:City: State: Zip:NEW Address:City: State: Zip:Current Telephone Number:Current Email Address:member Rodger Frank, who iscelebrating his 82nd birthday duringthe month of March. God bless youand your wife Janet. We hope youhave many more birthdays.Let us get ready for good ol’daylight savings time. It begins onSunday, March 13, at 12:00 a.m. Allclocks need to be turned ahead onehour. That will mean more daylighttime for all of us in the evenings.St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, isobserved in honor of the great Irishsaint. Of course, the day calls forsomething green. So, try to rememberthat day with a touch of the Irish.Have you, like many peoplearound here, been experiencingcabin fever because of the really coldand snowy weather? Well, don’t fret,for the beautiful springtime weatherwill be here soon. Spring arrives onSunday, March 20.Keep in mind to pray for our menand women serving in the armedforces, especially those stationed inharm’s way, that they may returnhome safely to their families soon.Call Bob Jones in Altoona at 814-942-2661 to learn more about WPAlife insurance and annuity plans.WPA has many different plans, andBob can help you discover whichones will best serve your needs. Callhim today.Branch 800Clarion, PAby Noreen Fritz, FIC, LUTCF (in Pittsburgh)We wish to express our deepestsympathy to the family and friendsof James A. Zacherl, Peter J. Schilland Ryan W. Hartle, all members ofBranch 8114. James, Peter and Ryanall recently went home to live withour Lord. May they rest in peace.Branch members celebratingbirthday’s in March include MeganOchs, Victor Cherico, MarjorieHargenrader, Maximilian Bagileo,Elizabeth Kindel, Bridget Bagileo,James Amato, Amanda Beckwith,Patrick Aaron, Mary Lou Delaney,Mary Ann Groner, Pete Chernicky,John Gatesman, John Judy, WilliamSchmader, Nathan Beckwith,Kevin Rhoads, Michael Troese,Samantha Rhoads, Lloyd Pontzer,Briggs Beckwith, Doris Cherico, EdGroner, Christopher Paul, WilliamHamacher and Vance Slike. Wishingeach and every one of you a happybirthday filled with lots of pleasantsurprises.Finally, spring will be here thismonth. We at Branch 8114 arecertainly looking forward to warmdays, beautiful flowers, sunshineand visiting many of our members.If you have news to share or needservice with your life insurance,annuities or any retirement plan,feel free to call me at 412-821-1837or send me an e-mail atnoreeNbunny.fritz@verizon.netWilliam Penn Life º March 2011 º 21

WILLIAM PENN ASSOCIATION125 thAnniversaryGala18862011September 3 rd , 2011Marriott Pittsburgh NorthYou are cordially invited to join the members andfriends of William Penn Association as we gather tocelebrate 125 years of service to our members, theirfamilies, our Hungarian Heritage and the greatercommunity. This Gala Celebration will be held onSaturday, September 3rd, 2011, in the Ballroom ofthe Marriott Pittsburgh North, Cranberry Township,Pennsylvania. For more information on this historicevent and how you can be a part of it, please seeupcoming issues of William Penn Life.22 º March 2011 º William Penn Life

37th General ConventionNotice of Establishment of Delegate Districts, Number of Delegates and ProcedureTHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS has established the DelegateDistricts for the 37th General Convention and the names of theDistrict Chairmen. These can be found on Pages 24 and 25 of thisissue. In accordance with the By-Laws of the Association, Article 2,the election of Delegates shall proceed as follows:Section 205.3 - Delegate DistrictsBased upon the membership of the Association, as ofDecember 31 of the year prior to the General Convention, theBoard shall establish the number of Delegates to be certifiedin order to comply with the statutory provisions relating tothe minimum number of elected and ex-officio Delegatesrequired to comprise a General Convention and establish DelegateDistricts, considering the number of Adult Life BenefitMembers and any other factors that the Board may considermaterial.Section 205.4 - Method of Creating Delegate DistrictsIn order to give representation to as many Adult LifeBenefit Members as possible, Branches that do not have asufficient number of Members to elect a Delegate shall bejoined with one another, or joined with Branches that have asufficient number of Members to elect one or more Delegates,but still have Members whose number is insufficient to electan additional Delegate, to comprise one Delegate District.In this way, there will be a sufficient number of Members toelect additional Delegates. The Board, in its sole discretion,shall determine which Branches shall be joined together toform a Delegate District. In making such determination, theBoard shall give consideration to maximizing the number ofDelegates that can be elected by Adult Life Benefit Membersso as to increase representation and to any other factors thatthe Board deems relevant.Section 205.5 - Delegates and Alternate Delegatesa. Each duly established Delegate District shall be entitledto elect one or more Delegates for a four (4) year term or untiltheir successors are elected and certified by the National VicePresident-Secretary.b. In addition to the elected Delegates, each Delegate District,on a separate ballot, shall elect up to an equal numberof Alternate Delegates who shall be certified as such by theNational Vice President-Secretary. Each nominee for Delegateor Alternate Delegate may declare himself or herself for bothor either of the positions of Delegate and Alternate Delegate,as the case may be, and may be a candidate for both Delegateand Alternate Delegate on each of the two separate and subsequentelections pursuant to Section 205.7.h hereof.Section 205.6 - Notice of Electionsa. Election of General Convention Delegates shall beheld between May 1 and May 15. Notice of the date, timeand place of the meeting shall be given to the National VicePresident-Secretary by Certified Mail, Return Receipt requested,by hand delivery, or by overnight courier, facsimile orelectronic mail, with evidence of receipt, on or before March15 and to the Branch members in accordance with the provisionsof Article 14 of these By-Laws.b. If the appointed District Chairman cannot perform theduties on the designated date, time and place, the Chairmanof the Board of the Association or, in his or her absence, theNational Vice President-Secretary or, in his or her absence,the National President, shall appoint another District Chairman.Section 205.7 - Delegate District ElectionsDelegate District elections shall be conducted according tothe following rules and procedures:a. With respect to each Delegate District, the Board shallappoint a District Chairman.b. The District Chairman of each Delegate District willestablish the date, time and place for that Delegate District'selection, as provided in the By-Laws.c. The District Chairman shall conduct the DelegateDistrict Meeting, and shall appoint a recording secretary torecord the minutes of the Meeting.d. Nominations for Delegates and Alternate Delegatesmay be made from a nominating committee appointed by theDelegate District Chairman. Such nominations may also bemade from the floor of the Delegate District Meeting by thosemembers in attendance.e. The attendance of a nominee at the Delegate DistrictMeeting is not mandatory.f. A register shall be maintained at the Delegate DistrictMeeting and signed by all Adult Life Benefit Members votingat such meeting.g. The vote of each Delegate District member who is anAdult Life Benefit Member and has attained at least age 16must be cast in person at the Delegate District Meeting forthe Delegate District to which the member is assigned. Proxyvoting shall not be permitted for any purpose.h. The candidates in each Delegate District who receive thehighest number of votes shall be the duly elected Delegatesto the General Convention for each of the respective DelegateDistricts. A candidate for Delegate who is not elected shall beeligible to run as an Alternate Delegate for the same GeneralConvention. In a separate and subsequent election at thesame Delegate District meeting, the candidates for AlternateDelegate receiving the highest number of votes shall be theAlternate Delegates to the General Convention for each of therespective Delegate Districts. Such Alternate Delegates shallbe ranked by the number of votes received. In the event ofany or all tie votes for Delegate(s) or Alternate Delegate(s), asthe case may be, such election shall be decided by lot drawnby the candidates involved, in the presence of the DistrictChairman.i. Each District Chairman shall, by Certified Mail, ReturnReceipt requested, or courier with evidence of receipt, submitthe election results to the National Vice President-Secretarywithin ten (10) days after said election. Failure to make completeand timely submission shall result in disqualification ofthe subject Delegation unless the failure to comply is excusedby the Board for good cause, at the next regular meeting orspecial meeting of the Board. The decision of the Board shallbe final.By order of the Board of Directors,Barbara A. House, Chair of the BoardGeorge S. Charles, Jr., National PresidentRichard W. Toth, National Vice President-SecretaryDiane M. Torma, National Vice President-TreasurerEndre Csoman, National Vice President-FraternalWilliam Penn Life º March 2011 º 23

37th General ConventionDELEGATE DISTRICTSDistrict #Branch #Branch Location# DelegatesDistrict Chairman10005020902780525Phoenix, AZSt. Louis, MOOmaha, NELos Angeles, CA2Schorlis J. Gotz200010048Bridgeport, CTNew York, NY5William J. Bero30590Cape Coral, FL2Michael F. Tomcsak4001500240127Chicago, ILChicago, ILJoliet, IL2Joseph Marocsik50705Mayville, WI1Timothy J. Lippert60132South Bend, IN3Michael J. Horvath7072007230725Dedham, MAWorcester, MASpringfield, MA4William S. Vasvary80018Lincoln Park, MI5Barbara A. House90019New Brunswick, NJ2Evelyn B. Bodnar100023007682868340Pocahontas, VAPhiladelphia, PAPhiladelphia, PABaltimore, MD3E. E. (Al) Vargo110013Trenton, NJ1Anthony C. Beke120016Perth Amboy, NJ1Frank C. Hrabar, Jr.130051Passaic, NJ1Ernest J. Mozer, Jr.14002603838114Sharon, PABuffalo, NYClarion, PA2Geraldine B. Davenport150014Cleveland, OH6Caroline H. Lanzara160129Columbus, OH1Margaret H. Boso1700250249Beckley, WVDayton, OH1Anne Marie Schmidt24 º March 2011 º William Penn Life

37th General ConventionDELEGATE DISTRICTSDistrict #Branch #Branch Location# DelegatesDistrict Chairman18002700440189Toledo, OHAkron, OHAlliance, OH3Robert A. Ivancso190028Youngstown, OH3Katherine E. Novak200800Altoona, PA1Robert M. Jones, Jr.210352Coraopolis, PA2George S. Charles, Jr.220071Duquesne, PA1Gail E. Nagy230009017403368075Hazleton, PAScranton, PAHarrisburg, PAWilkes-Barre, PA2Charles S. Johns240089Homestead, PA3Ruth D. Toth2500080059Johnstown, PAWindber, PA2Ernest W. Kedves260226McKeesport, PA2Malvene C. Heyz2700100034Barton, OHPittsburgh, PA2Andrew W. McNelis280296Springdale, PA2Ronald S. Balla29801480198020Pittsburgh, PAPittsburgh, PAMcKees Rocks, PA1Nickolas M. Kotik300159Phoenixville, PA1Nancy M. Kovach31008802488121Rural Valley, PAMonaville, WVSt. Marys, PA1Dennis A. Chobody3200400310034980368164Martins Ferry, OHLynch, KYWeirton, WVScottdale, PASteubenville, OH2Joyce E. Nicholson33009000980216Allentown, PABethlehem, PANorthampton, PA1Betsy J. GriffithWilliam Penn Life º March 2011 º 25

Join us for the 11th AnnualWPA PICNICA Great Fraternal-FestFeaturing special performances byTHEART ENSEMBLEfrom Budapest, HungaryandThe Batyi Gypsy BandSept. 17, 2011Noon - 6:00 PMScenic ViewRockwood, PAALL-YOU-CAN-EATPörkölt • Rice • Gulyás • Kolbász • Hot Dogs • Bacon Fry • Coffee • Soda • And MoreFOR SALEPalacsinta • Lángos • Pastries • Funnel CakeLive Music • Dancing • Chinese Auction • Raffles • Children’s Games & ActivitiesAdults $ 12 ( $ 10 per adult for groups of 12 or more)Students $ 5 • Kids Under 12 FREEFor more information, call 1-800-848-7366, ext. 13626 º March 2011 º William Penn Life

Puzzle Contest #69 with Lizzy CsehKossuth:A man for all seasonsJo Napot! Erszi here. This month we bring you a word searchabout the Magyar patriot, Louis Kossuth. Too bad he was notborn 100 years later. Kossuth would have undoubtedly been thesweetheart of worldwide media attention for generations. Themore I read about him, the more I see a person with limitlessvision, appeal, charisma and wardrobe style. The man had therare and distinctive flair for being a swashbuckling politician. Hisswagger and suaveness would have made such actors as ErrolFlynn or Johnny Depp envious.Although the War of 1848 had many patriots, I find Kossuththe most enamoring. He came to America and was eitheradmired or despised. The common folk renamed many of theirtowns and counties after him in his honor. Almost a hundredyears after his death, a statue was erected in tribute to him atthe Capitol in Washington, D.C. Only one other non-Americanholds such distinction.This month’s word search clues are hints about Kossuth’s lifestory. Each clue merits additional research into this great man’spsyche. To learn more about Lajos Kossuth, I suggest you readarticles written by Endre Csoman in William Penn Life’s March2009 and March 2010 editions, which you can find on WPA’swebsite. Did you know President Lincoln borrowed excerpts of aKossuth speech to compose the Gettysburg Address?GOOD LUCK!Puzzle Contest #66WINNERSThe winners of our Puzzle Contest #66 were drawnFeb. 3, 2011, at the Home Office. Congratulations to:Jenelle Carrington, Br. 14 Cleveland, OHElizabeth Dalnoki, Br. 19 New Brunswick, NJNicholas W. Durejko, Br. 14 Cleveland, OHEdith H. Kovacs, Br. 296 Springdale, PAEach won $50 for their correct entry. WAY TO GO!RULES1. ALL WPA Life Benefit Members are eligible to enter.2. Complete the word search puzzle correctly.3. Mail your completed puzzle, along with your name,address, phone number, email address, and WPACertificate Number, to:WPA PUZZLE #69709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 152334. Entries must be received at the Home Office byApril 29, 2011.5. Four (4) winners will be drawn from all correct entrieson or about May 2, 2011, at the Home Office. Eachwinner will receive $50.WPA PUZZLE CONTEST #69OFFICIAL ENTRYDVAASZAPARYWIMZCILOHTACRRADETMPCZANTRMNVFSNUPKTEGENUVAKZAVRYJRSZFEJLLLMLDIRBratislavaCatholicDietEdisonFashionLawyerLutheranMeszlenyPlease complete the information below:Name:Address:City:State:Phone:Email:WPA Certificate No.:VRZKRDSAEONKYNANFDKOIQNTNOMTSHCAGZTSYTZFSMJMMFZRABEOBEEIGHOBZip Code:KARECRUYMRDINBPKBSKHPDLPNEOOLIZKEHYTMILMKYEUEILYOICUOELKZWGIKossuth: A Man for All SeasonsWord ListMonokOttomanPresidentPrisonSzaparyTurinZemplenTFIVZOKLNTZVOAGTJSERONNOSIRPILWilliam Penn Life º March 2011 º 27

In MemoriamWe ask you to pray forthe eternal rest of allour recently departedmembers listed below:JANUARY 20110001 BRIDGEPORT, CTFrank DeLeoAnna DumasJames P. Mancusi, Jr.Geza M. Tuba0008 JOHNSTOWN, PAAnne KolarChristine E. KucharykDorothy E. Yeager0014 CLEVELAND, OHLouis BaksaHelen J. CostantinoIsabella Sada0016 PERTH AMBOY, NJSterling BlackwellJacob FugelMary KatkoFrancis Kosztyn0018 LINCOLN PARK, MIMargaret E. Cady0027 TOLEDO, OHAngela E. Fox0028 YOUNGSTOWN, OHEdward J. KinnickRose Vekasy0034 PITTSBURGH, PAMarie T. ArasinCatherine A. Eberle0044 AKRON, OHMargaret Boswell0051 PASSAIC, NJMichelle Allen0071 DUQUESNE, PAAnna Rinkacs0076 PHILADELPHIA, PARobert E. Payne0089 HOMESTEAD, PAJulia Balint0098 BETHLEHEM, PAStephen F. BanotaiJulius FidlerAlexander Heklar0129 COLUMBUS, OHJohn E. Gordon, Jr.0132 SOUTH BEND, INLillian M. BalounSteve CservenakLillian GruzaEthel Singer0159 PHOENIXVILLE, PAElizabeth Hasko0174 SCRANTON, PAClara Elko0226 McKEESPORT, PAMichael Nagy0278 OMAHA, NELillian Nagorski0336 HARRISBURG, PAMabel D. Paoloni0349 WEIRTON, WVPauline M. D’Aurora0352 CORAOPOLIS, PALouis R. FefoltJohn F. JankowskiLuke L. MaggiHarold E. McCormickDonald L. Mueller0383 BUFFALO, NYWalter PolinskyRobert C. Roof0705 MAYVILLE, WIRita M. Klaver0720 DEDHAM, MAMarion P. BarryCherrie O. Wilichoski0723 WORCESTER, MAElena J. KeenLuciano Pagliarulo0725 SPRINGFIELD, MAEvelyn L. Jones8020 McKEES ROCKS, PARichard M. Lapsansky8036 SCOTTDALE, PAFrank J. Karasack8340 BALTIMORE, MDDavid W. SewellRecent DonationsWPFAScholarshipFoundationDonations ThroughPremium PaymentsJANUARY 2011Branch - Donor - Amount14 - Gary D. Danielson Jr. - $0.7014 - Steven D. Danielson - $0.7014 - Kathleen Battles - $10.0014 - Margaret G. Kerosky - $10.0014 - Mary Ann Dobransky - $5.0018 - Elizabeth Varga - $25.0018 - Rose M. Adams - $20.0018 - Benjamin A. Dear - $5.0018 - Rebecca K. Dear - $5.0019 - Kyle A. Nagy - $10.0027 - Stephen J. Ivancso Jr. - $13.7428 - Kristen M. Hallsky - $15.0028 - Russell A. Lowery - $9.5034 - Margaret A. Bugielski - $5.0034 - Patricia A. Lenski - $20.0044 - Alexander J. Darago - $25.0044 - Olga Jacoby - $10.0044 - Bella D. Lehmer - $10.0044 - Mallory E. Vereb - $5.0044 - Mary V. Hower - $20.0044 - Nicole C. Francis - $1.0059 - Linda Lou Toki - $20.0059 - Stephen J. Gall Jr. - $5.1576 - Edward J. Ginley Jr. - $13.9088 - Joseph D. Chobody - $50.0089 - Edward Joseph Tokar - $20.0089 - Carissa R. Debreczeni - $4.20129 - Joseph M. Fuleki - $27.90129 - Edward J. Kennedy - $6.78129 - Elizabeth J. Kennedy - $6.78129 - Thomas A. Shepard Jr. - $7.45129 - Renee A. Lewis - $10.00129 - James R. Lewis Jr. - $10.00132 - Irene Tubicsak - $2.75226 - Timothy R. Holtzman - $1.40226 - Carol S. Burlikowski - $5.00226 - Dennis S. Burlikowski - $5.00226 - Robert W. Serena - $5.00226 - Doris Stipkovits - $5.00226 - David A. Kaszycki - $5.14296 - Richard Olex - $5.30296 - Geraldine M. Heade - $10.00296 - James H. Kramer Jr. - $1.00336 - Richard E. Schneck - $15.00336 - Ernest B. Molnar - $4.00352 - John W. Bush Jr. - $10.00352 - John P. McKinsey Jr. - $1.32352 - Dora S. McKinsey - $1.02590 - Danielle A. Toth - $10.00800 - Joan B. Ballash - $5.008114 - James C. Amato - $3.498286 - Mildred Deshields - $15.008340 - Edward M. Geary Sr. - $10.00TOTAL for Month = $528.22Additional DonationsJANUARY 2011Donor - AmountWilliam J. Bero - $40.68WPA Cookbook Sales - $180.00TOTAL for Month = $220.68Donations In MemoriamJANUARY 2011Donor - Amount(In Memory of)M/M Andrew W. McNelis - $50.00(Donna Nagy)Br. 18 Lincoln Park, MI - $125.00(Deceased Members)TOTAL for Month = $175.00Our awards lead to fargreater rewardsThe rewards that come with a higher education are priceless. That’s whysince 1972 William Penn Association has awarded more than $2.1 millionin scholarship grants to its young members attending accredited institutionsof higher learning. Our scholarship program is just one of manybenefits available to our members. To learn more on how membershipin WPA can benefit your family, call your local WPA representativeor our Home Office, toll-free at 1-800-848-7366.Careerists (c) Andrey Kiselev/Dreamstime.com28 º March 2011 º William Penn Life

Do something heroicHeroes’ Square, BudapestPhoto by (c) Oztopcu/Dreamstime.comWPA Tour 2011September 21 to October 6EXPERIENCE the culture, history and traditions of Hungary & Slovakia. TASTE oustanding Hungarianfood & wine while listening to authentic Gypsy music. RELAX in four-star hotels & travel in deluxemotorcoach. VISIT Budapest, Kalocsa, Parád, Recsk, Gyöngyös, Kékestető, Tokaj, Sárospatak,Debrecen, Szolnok, Cegléd and the Slovakian cities of Kassa, Eperjes and Bártfa. ENJOY the EtyekWine Festival, the Mátra Mountains, the Paprika Museum and a boat trip on the River Bodrog.Price: Departing from Pittsburgh or Cleveland = $2,950; Departing from Detroit = $2,975.(Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and include round-trip airfare from USA toEurope, all hotel accommodations, breakfast daily, most meals, ground transportation in Europe,and all sightseeing tours listed on the itinerary.)For more information, contact Endre Csoman toll-free at 1-800-848-7366, Ext. 136Email: ecsoman@williampennassociation.orgWPA Tour 2011 Reservation FormName:Date of Birth:Address:City: State: Zip:Phone:Email:Person to contact in case of emergency:Phone:Send this form--along with your deposit of $ 1,200. 00 per person made payable to “William Penn Association”--to:WPA Tour 2011, William Penn Association, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Inside this issue:Time is short, but you can still plan aJoin Hands Day project ...PAGE 3.Former scholarship recipient sharesher success story...PAGE 15.Listing of Delegate Districts...PAGE 24.PRSRT STDUS PostagePAIDPERMIT #12INDIANA, PAWilliam Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship FoundationTree of KnowledgeHelping our young members meet the challenges ofmodern educational economics requires great effortby all our members and friends. Towards this end, theWPFA Scholarship Foundation has created the Tree ofKnowledge. The Tree is mounted in the second floorfoyer of the WPA Home Office. Those making donationsthrough this program will be recognized withindividual “leaves” on the tree, which can be used tohonor and remember loved ones. Donations are beingaccepted at three levels: Gold ($1,000), Silver ($500)and Bronze ($250). Those wishing to purchase a leafmay use the form below. Please help our tree “grow”and allow us to continue to assist young membersreach their educational and professional dreams.I want to help the Tree of Knowledge grow. Please accept my tax-deductible contribution of:m $1,000 - Gold Level m $500 - Silver Level m $250 - Bronze LevelName:Address:Telephone:Email:Leaf Inscription - Maximum of 4 lines with 20 characters per line (including blank spaces):Line 1:Line 2:Line 3:Line 4:Please make checks payable to “William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc.” and mail to:William Penn Fraternal Association Scholarship Foundation, Inc.709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233-1821