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Time remains to sign up for our golf tournament WILLIAM PENN LIFE June 2018 There’s nothing puzzling about Lángos* (*Even if it is the topic of this month’s puzzle contest) WPA PICNIC SATURDAY, AUG. 25 • 12-6PM Hungarian Cultural Center of Northeastern Ohio 12027 Abbott Road, Hiram OH 44234 Music by George Batyi and His Ensemble ADMISSION PRICE INCLUDES Gulyás (Goulash) • Kolbász (Sausage) • Káposztás Kocka (Cabbage & Noodles) Pulled Pork with BBQ Sauce or Sauerkraut • Lecsó (Vegetable Stew) Hot Dogs • Corn on the Cob • Watermelon Hot & Cold Beverages FOR SALE Szalonna Kenyér (Bacon Bread) • Lángos (Fried Dough) Pastries & Baked Goods Adults $15 ($12 for groups of 12 or more) Students with I.D. $5 • Kids Under 12 FREE For tickets & more information, call 1-800-848-7366, ext. 149 WILLIAM PENN LIFE VOLUME 53 • NUMBER 6 • JUNE 2018 The Official Publication Inside of William Penn Association Editor-in-Chief George S. Charles, Jr. Associate Editors Jerry A. Hauser Diane M. Torma Managing Editor Graphic Designer John E. Lovasz 6 NATIONAL OFFICERS National President George S. Charles, Jr. A forgotten National V.P.-Secretary Jerry A. Hauser National V.P.-Treasurer pioneer Diane M. Torma Hungarian-born Anton Pruckner BOARD OF DIRECTORS and his role in aviation history Chair Andrew W. McNelis Vice Chairs Katherine E. Novak Anne Marie Schmidt 18 Last call for this year’s Experience National Directors Michael J. Chobody David M. Kozak Columns Departments Debra A. Lewis 3 Focus on Fraternalism 2 For Starters Joyce E. Nicholson James W. Robertson 3 Aging Well 8 Magyar Matters Richard E. Sarosi 4 Moneywise 12 Just 4 Kidz 6 Tibor’s Take 14 Branch News Your comments are always 24 In Memoriam INSIDE welcome. 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Postmaster: If undelivered, please send form 3579 to: William Penn Association, 709 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 WILLIAM PENN LIFE º June 2018 º 1 For Starters Basket program spreads the fraternal spirit at Eastertime THE BOUNDLESS fraternal spirit of WPA branches and their mem- bers was on full display over the Easter holiday as many of them Fraternalists meet with legislators once again participated in the As- HARRISBURG -- On April 16, The Pennsylvania Fraternal Alliance (PFA) sociation’s annual Easter Basket held its annual Legislative Luncheon in Harrisburg, Pa. This event brings program. together state legislators and fraternal representatives to increase the awareness of fraternal organizations and their charitable works. The PFA This year, 15 branches pre- is a non-profit organization representing fraternal benefit societies, includ- pared and donated Easter baskets ing William Penn Association, that do business in Pennsylvania. to 66 recipients in their local During the luncheon, the PFA presented its 2018 Keystone Fraternal communities, making the holiday a Legislative Award to representative Eddie Day Pashinski (pictured above, center) in recognition of his dedicated service to the fraternal benefit happier one for many. system. Mr. Pashinski represents District 121 in the Wilkes-Barre area. Our thanks to the following On hand to convey congratulations were (l-r) National Director James W. branches: Robertson, National Director David M. Kozak, Rep. Pashinski, former Na- • Branch 8 Johnstown, PA tional Director Nickolas M. Kotik and National Vice President-Secretary Jerry A. Hauser. • Branch 15 Chicago, IL • Branch 18 Lincoln Park, MI • Branch 26 Sharon, PA • Branch 27 Toledo, OH NJ-NY fraternals seek applicants • Branch 28 Youngstown, OH • Branch 34 Pittsburgh, PA for annual youth volunteer award • Branch 129 Columbus, OH The New Jersey-New York Fraternal One $500 award will be given to • Branch 189 Alliance, OH Alliance (NJNYFA) is seeking ap- the recipient, and another $500 will plicants for the 2018 Youth Volunteer be donated to the recipient’s charity • Branch 226 McKeesport, PA Award. of choice, compliments of the Recre- • Branch 249 Dayton, OH To qualify for consideration, an ation Farm Society. • Branch 296 Springdale, PA applicant must: Judging will be done by the Youth • be a resident of either New Jer- Volunteer Award Committee of the • Branch 349 Weirton, WV sey or New York; NJNYFA. • Branch 800 Altoona, PA • be a member of a fraternal ben- The name of the recipient will be efit society within the NJNYFA; announced at the NJNYFA Annual • Branch 8036 Scottdale, PA • be between the ages of 16 and 22 Meeting on Oct. 11. at the time of application; For more information and to re- • obtain a recommendation letter quest an application form, contact: from their fraternal benefit society; Richard Cecchi and Youth Volunteer Award Committee • sign and return the application Workmen’s Benefit Fund of the USA form, postmarked no later than Sept. Thank You! 399 Conklin St. - Suite 310 3, 2018. Farmingdale, NY 11735-2614 2 º June 2018 º WILLIAM PENN LIFE Focus on Fraternalism with Barbara A. House Summertime is our busy time SUMMER IS ALMOST HERE, and that means the busiest ing all your faces. Don’t forget your bathing suit. Maybe part of our fraternal year will soon be upon us. this year we can use them. It all starts with a very large Hungarian festival that The Birmingham Ethnic Festival in Toledo, Ohio is will be held on Saturday, June 2, in New Brunswick, N.J. Sunday, Aug. 19. For the last few years, it has been held I have attended this festival, and it gets better every year. on both Saturday and Sunday. Again, mark your calen- It really is worth the ride to New Jersey. dars for Sunday only. I have attended this event for most WPA’s annual golf tournament is July 13 and 14, in of my life, and have enjoyed every one. Canfield, Ohio. Sure hope you plan on attending. There Our trip to Europe is moving along, and we have is so much to see and do in the area. We will also have many new faces joining our tour this year. We hope you our wonderful Chinese Auction, which benefits our will be coming with us. Many new and fun things are scholarship foundation. Come out and have some fun. planned for your enjoyment. Wait until you see the Adri- We are also working on our Hungarian Heritage Expe- atic and the Danube. You will want to stay. rience in Boswell, Pa. We have made some changes this I know that I have given you a lot to think about but year, with the menu, evening entertainment and our text remember, if you don’t support these events, they will book. Hope you plan on attending. I look forward to see- cease to be, and that would be a shame. Aging Well with Cathy Graham Note to self: just do it! “WHAT ADVICE would you give to your younger knew then what I know now.” Or, you can simply say self?” This is a powerful question I ask participants in “I wish I would have, but….” my wellness talks. In most cases, the answers are simi- At the end of the day, we cannot go back and do it lar, even if the audience members have very diverse all over. What we can do is start today--right now, no backgrounds. Age doesn’t seem to be a factor either, as excuses. You can rewrite your future by reframing the the answers of the 30- and 40-somethings parallel those past. in their 60s through 90s. What would you tell your younger self? Find a pic- Most folks would tell their younger self to be kinder ture of yourself from 25 years ago and and gentler. look at that face. Circle back and They would spend more time feel that soul. What advice would loving rather than being right. you give? They would take much better Maybe there is a trip you care of themselves by eating well always wanted to take, or an ad- and exercising consistently. venture you turned down. By all They would spend their time means, do it. more selectively. Regret is an edge to sleep with. No matter how we race We can spend years talking through the first spring of ourselves out of something that life, we get wiser as we could actually be really terrific. stroll through the second Take a hard look at the list of and third spring. We get things you would tell your a close-up of what we younger self. Then start doing needed from ourselves them. during the first 40 years while we are progressing Cathy Graham is director of the through the last 40. You can Graceful Aging Wellness Center at call it hindsight, or “I wish I Photo © ljupco/Dreamstime.com Bethlen Communities in Ligonier, Pa. WILLIAM PENN LIFE º June 2018 º 3 Moneywise with Bob Bisceglia, National Sales Director Women and retirement Welcome summer! I trust you all had a great Memorial Longevity is a key concern Day and took some time to remember those who gave Longevity is an especially important factor in a the ultimate sacrifice for us to be able to enjoy the free- woman’s financial strategy, given that they outlive men doms we have today.