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LEFT: Daniel and Anna Cermak enjoy their favorite pastime--bowling--during the Christmas party
hosted by Branches 10, 40, 248, 349 and 8164. ABOVE: Arlene Gordon (l) installs the Branch 13
officers for 2011: (l-r) Elsie H. Radvany, secretary; Frank J. Radvany, president; John E. Radvany, vice
president; Anthony C. Beke, treasurer; and Eileen Smith, Auditor.
for many years.
President Radvany extended
sincere congratulations to two members
of Branch 13--Michael Gordon
and Thomas Radvany--and all WPA
members who received scholarship
awards. He also introduced
Michael’s brother, Andrew Gordon.
Andrew received WPA scholarship
grants while attending the University
of Pittsburgh. Andrew graduated
with honors with a degree in electrical
engineering and is employed by
the Eaton Corp. Michael Gordon is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gordon
and is a senior at Syracuse University.
Thomas Radvany is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. John Radvany II, and
grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John E.
Radvany, Ed.D., and is attending
Penn State University.
The family Christmas party
commenced with a delicious buffet
which included the traditional
kolbász and head cheese, stuffed
cabbage, pastries and refreshments.
Our sincere thanks are extended to
Margo and Anthony Beke, Olga and
John Radvany and Elsie Radvany for
the fine effort they put forth in arranging
and preparing for the party.
Following the luncheon, door
prizes were distributed along with
WPA goodie bags filled with candy,
cookies, nuts and items supplied by
the Home Office. Everyone received
a WPA calendar.
Our sincere thanks and appreciation
is extended to the Home Office
for the generous subsidy for our
party.
President Radvany extended
Christmas greetings on behalf of
the Board of Directors, National
Officers and members of Branch 13.
He wished all a blessed and joyous
Christmas and a happy, healthy new
year.
For your life insurance needs,
contact Elsie H. Radvany, 2006
Yardley Road, Morrisville, PA 19067,
phone 215-295-2222.
Branch 14
Cleveland, OH
by Dawn D. Ward
The annual children’s Christmas party
was another success. About 115
children and their families attended.
Several of the parents recalled attending
the branch Christmas party
as children, and so the tradition
continues. Santa Claus bore a striking
resemblance to member Richard
Jacob, and his elf bore a striking resemblance
to member Nancy Borisz.
The elf’s helpers, Elizabeth Dungan
and Rosemarie Borisz assisted in
handing the gifts to Santa. Sparkles
the Clown did face and arm painting
Mark your calendars now!
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