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INVITATION
June 16, 2007

The Freedom Statue Committee of the Cleveland Hungarian Revolution 50th Anniversary Committee cordially invites you to the Dedication of the Freedom Statue:
4 pm, Mindszenty Plaza
Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland Ohio

A reception immediately following the dedication:
Holiday Inn Select
1111 Lakeside Avenue
Adjacent Mindszenty Plaza
Parking Available

For more information about the dedication or on how to donate, contact:

Jim Balog (440) 564-7088
Steve Kekedy (440) 543-8859
John Megyimori (440) 871-2796
Laszlo Varga (440) 526-6894

Cleveland Paprika! Ball, February 24, 2007: The Cleveland Hungarian Development Panel Cordially invites you to the 2007 Paprika Benefit Ball Honoring Jerry Torma. This year's theme is "Romancing the Music," featuring Roberto McCausland Dieppa on Piano, Recipient of Pro Hungaria Award.
RSVP by 2/16 [read more]

9/17/2006 - The American Hungarian Council of Lorain County officially dedicated its 1848-1956 Memorial Monument starting with a dedication ceremony at Oakwood Park. The dedication was followed by a banquet in the social hall of the Hungarian Reformed Church. The Honorable Mayor Craig Foltin and the city of Lorain, through proclamation, designated a property on the corner of East 31st Street and Grove Avenue in Oakwood Park as the future site of the monument. AHF congratulates John Peters and all those in Lorain who made this possible. AHF National is proud to be a sponsor! For volunteer opportunities, call Ida Bodnar at (440) 277-4648 or the church office at (440) 277-8177 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m

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1956 Miles to Help Hungary

AHF's Laszlo Buda is raising funds for United Way Hungary by riding his bicycle 1956 miles by October 23, 2006.

He is seeking pledges/sponsorships in this 50th anniversary year of the Hungarian Revolution. "Laz" rode 1210 miles last year, so this would be 50% more - quite a physical challenge! Make a pledge and contact him at lazbuda@yahoo.com. See www.1956in2006.org and [read more] about Laszlo.

National Hungarian Memorial Dedicated on June 12th, 2005. AHF's President Emeritus, Dr. Nadas Gyula, keynote speaker. Arpad Dobolyi of the Memorial Committee, chose the site for the National Hungarian Memorial honoring Hungarian heroes that perished in the fight against the communist takeover.

The memorial is the culmination of over two decades of work. The idea of erecting a Hungarian Monument was proposed and organized by Mr. Dobolyi with the cooperation of the Hungarian community in 1984.

The granite construction of cremation niches provides the background for the monument featuring the Hungarian Crest in the center with the Hungarian Turul on top. The Turul is cast in bronze, with its wings spread wide and clutching a sword in its talons.

This creation of art is that of sculptor Gyuri Hollosy, who is also known for his Mindszenty statue in downtown Cleveland and proposed AHF 1956 Memorial seen here with the artist. [contact Arpad Dobolyi] [read more]

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1/10/2005 - AHF Members breaking ground on 1848 / 1956 Hungarian Memorial Monument in Lorain, Ohio.

The Honorable Mayor Craig Foltin and the city of Lorain, through proclamation, designated a property on the corner of East 31st Street and Grove Avenue in Oakwood Park as the future site of the monument.

The cost is estimated at $30,000.00 and your help is needed! Donors who give $100.00 or more get their names inscribed in the stepping stones. Leave your mark and help us build this monument to Hungarian bravery and democracy.

Become part of the AHF family and let us help you get the word out about your activities!

Member organizations receive publicity on the AHF Website and eNewsletters. Importantly, AHF can serve as a central information resource for all. All are invited to help both local organizations and AHF in its own efforts at commemorating 1956 in the Nation's Capital!

AHF needs volunteers and funds to make our bold and far-reaching goals a reality...
Join AHF and help us coordinate events around the nation and the world. Contact info@americanhungarianfederation.org or Contribute or join online!

(You do not need to become a member to donate. The American Hungarian Federation is a tax-exempt 501c(3) organization.)

OHIO LINKS:

The Cleveland Hungarian Development Panel: www.chdp.us
www.celebratingfreedom1956.org - The Cleveland Hungarian Revolution 50th Anniversary Committee (CHR50) is organizing a major observance event of this important historical milestone on October 21st and 22nd, 2006 in Cleveland, Ohio.