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Official Publication of the Polish Union of America,
a Life Insurance and Fraternal Benefit Society
“A Society of people helping people working toward the future.”
Unia Polska w Ameryce
Spring 2010
From the Desk of
National President,
James P.
Jozwiak
I hope everyone had a
blessed and enjoyable
Easter. Our annual Dyngus Day
Party was a great success. In our
last newsletter I reported that we
were negotiating with the New York
State Insurance Department. Those
negotiations are still ongoing. Updates
on negotiations and finances will be
forthcoming.
• The 37th Quadrennial Grand
Convention is planned for August
28 and 29 at St. John Gualbert’s
Roman Catholic Church Complex.
Future newsletters will keep all
members informed of planned
Convention activities.
• This year’s Polish Heritage Festival
will commemorate the Polish Union
of America’s 120 years of service
to Polonia. On Saturday, June
12th, we will be celebrating this
event with an anniversary cake and
fellowship.
• Our 8th Annual Polish Heritage
Festival introduces a new contest
“The Best Polish-American History
Exhibit” which is for not for profit
organizations in three categories:
Churches, Polish Arts/Music/Dance,
and Polish Cultural/Fraternal. Three
imported unique commemorative
prizes have been selected for the
winners in each category. We
e n c o u r a g e o rg a n i z a t i o n s t o
showcase their proud history and
contributions to our Polish culture.
• Come have fun and enjoy the
tremendous entertainment and food
at our family friendly 8th Annual
Festival. Looking forward to seeing
you at the Festival, the Convention,
and our ongoing activities.
www.polishunion.com
John Gora Band
Mon Valley Push
John Stevens’ Doubleshot
Jerry Darlak & The Touch
Cracovia Polish Dance Ensemble
Matt James
Polish Heritage Dancers
Ludowa Nuta Polish Choir
Biedronka
Peter “J’s” Antiques & Collectibles
New Attraction... Helicopter Rides!
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“Share
Polish Union of America Treasure”
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James P. Jozwiak, National President
Eugenia A. Halady, National VP/Treasurer
James A. Serafin, National VP/Secretary
Wallace C. Piotrowski, National Attorney
Rev. David W. Bialkowski, National Chaplain
Rev. Matt Nycz, National Assistant Chaplain
National Directors
Ronald E. Brodowski
James A. Clarke
Brandon M. Machajewski
Norbert A. Ratajczyk
Richard J. Strek
Marie M. Urbanski
Editors
Marie M. Urbanski & Christine Jozwiak
The
Polish Heritage Festival
P.O. Box 115
Springville, NY 14141-0115
1st Prize
$5 each or
5 tickets for $20
Name:____________________
_________________________
Address:_ _________________
_________________________
Phone:____________________
Graphic Designer
25% of the Chest
Name:____________________
The Polish Union of America is a non-profit life insurance
and fraternal benefit society founded in 1890.
2nd Prize
Address:_ _________________
Daniel LaQuay
Address:
745 Center Road
West Seneca, NY 14224-2108
Phone: (800) 724-2782 or (716) 677-0220
Fax: (716) 677-0246
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.polishunion.com
news deadlines
The editors strive to get the news out in a timely
manner. We look forward to learning about your
Lodge activities! Please note the following:
1. As soon as the paper is completed with news
articles it goes to print. Be sure to get your
news articles to us in a timely manner.
2. E-mailed, typewritten, clearly printed, or
faxed articles are preferred. Photos should
be of high contrast so that they can be
reproduced.
3. Submitted material must be accompanied
by the name and phone number of a contact
person.
Submit information to one of the editors:
Marie Urbanski
50-I Hamlin Square
Williamsville, NY 14221-2551
fax: (716) 688-4369
Christine Jozwiak
PO Box 115
Springville, NY 14141-0115
voice: (716) 592‑2501
The Polish Heritage Festival is
holding a “Share the Treasure”
fundraiser to benefit the Polish Union
of America’s Scholarship Fund and
various charities! Cut out the tickets
on the right and mail them with your
donation to:
Donation:
www.polishunion.com
15% of the Chest
_________________________
_________________________
Phone:____________________
3rd Prize
10% of the Chest
Send in your tickets early to be
eligible for monthly $100 bonus
drawings October 2009 thru May
2010. You may enter at any time to
be eligible for the remaining monthly
drawings. Tickets drawn for the
monthly bonus prizes will be eligible
for any remaining monthly bonus
drawings. The earlier you enter, the
more bonus drawings you will be
eligible for. The drawing for 1st, 2nd,
and 3rd prize amounts will be held
at the Polish Heritage Festival in
June, 2010. If present at the time of
the drawing, the 1st prize winner will
also be given a bonus $100!
WINNERS LIST!
• Oct. - Arlene Griffin of PA
• Nov. - Marie Urbanski of NY
• Dec. + $100 Bonus! - Mary Rand of NY
• Jan. - Christine Jozwiak of NY
• Feb. - Thomas Griffin of PA
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Name:____________________
_________________________
Address:_ _________________
_________________________
Phone:____________________
Name:____________________
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Address:_ _________________
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Phone:____________________
Name:____________________
_________________________
Address:_ _________________
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Phone:____________________
Spring 2010
Polish Union of America’s Grand Convention News
OFFICIAL NOTICE FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE CANDIDATES
Polish Union of America Constitution and Bylaws
year of a Grand Convention by the National Vice President-Secretary to each
lodge of the PUA in good standing. Only a delegate to the Grand Convention
who has been, a member of the PUA for, at least one (1) year immediately
preceding the Grand Convention and who has indicated to the Nomination
and Qualifications Committee in writing his desire to aspire for a specified
office, may be a candidate for that office should he or she possess any other
qualifications required herein. Such a written application must be received by
the Nominations and Qualifications Committee at the Home Office of the PUA
no later than sixty days prior to the date of the Grand Convention. No later
than 30 days prior to the first day of the Grand Convention the Nomination
and Qualifications Committee shall review the application of each candidate
seeking a specific office and shall notify without delay each candidate of its
conclusion. The committee shall certify to the National Board of Directors,
by means of a communication signed by the committee members, the names
of candidates for a specific office, and shall cause to have this certification
published in the next following issue of the official publication of the PUA.
Any rejection of an application may be appealed to the Grand Convention
at its earliest session. A candidate certified for a specific office, who is a
delegate to the Grand Convention, is deemed nominated for a set office at
the Grand Convention.
ARTICLE VI - Elective Office
Sec. 1. Elective Directors. The National Board of Directors of the
PUA shall consist of the National President, National Vice PresidentTreasurer, National Vice President-Secretary, six (6) National Directors
for a total of nine (9) Directors, or in the event the society’s admitted assets
exceed $500,000,000, the society shall provide that the number of directors
be increased to not less than 13 within one year following the end of that
calendar year as required by New York State Insurance Law, Section 4502
(c) (5). A majority of said directors being citizens and residents of New York
or adjoining states and at least one director must be between the ages of 21
and 38. The aforesaid positions shall be elected from amongst the delegates
and officers by majority vote by ballot of the delegates and officers present
and entitled to vote at each Grand Convention of the PUA. To be a candidate
for, and to hold any of the aforesaid offices, a candidate otherwise qualified
must be an insured member of the PUA for at least one (1) year prior to the
holding of the Grand Convention.
All officers elected pursuant to this section shall hold office from, the
next first day of October, to the first day of October of the year in which
the next Grand Convention is held, and until their successors are elected or
appointed and qualified. In the event there is no eligible candidate for any of
the aforesaid elective Officers at the Grand Convention from the Delegates
attending, then at the first meeting of the National Board of Directors
following the Grand Convention said Officer shall be elected by a majority
of the National Board of Directors.
Sec. 2 (a) The incumbent National President, National Vice PresidentTreasurer, National Vice President-Secretary and candidates for the aforesaid
offices, shall, in addition to any other qualifications required herein, have
permanent PUA insurance certificates in their name of not less than Ten
Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars total face amount coverage, or if uninsurable
an annuity of Two Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars.
All incumbent National Directors, and the candidates for the position
of National Director, shall in addition to any other qualifications required
herein, have permanent PUA insurance certificates in their name of not less
than Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars coverage, or if uninsurable an annuity
of One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars. Said Insurance or Annuity to be in
effect for at least one (1) year prior to the Grand Convention.
Sec. 2. (b) If any of the aforesaid elected officers, to wit: National
President, National Vice President-Treasurer, National Vice PresidentSecretary, elected at the Grand Convention, shall die, resign, be suspended, or
in any other way leave their respective office then, in that event, a successor
to each of the aforesaid National Offices shall be elected by majority vote
of the National Board of Directors. Any requirement as to insurance as
previously described shall be waived until such time as that successor shall
obtain a permanent PUA insurance certificate in the amount of Ten Thousand
($10,000.00) Dollars or, if uninsurable, an annuity of Two Thousand
($2,000.00) Dollars. Such requirements for insurance or an annuity shall be
received by the National Board of Directors at its next meeting in order for
the elected representative to qualify.
Sec. 3. No more than two members of a family or members related
through marriage to one family, shall be eligible to hold voting office in the
National Board of Directors at the same time.
Sec. 4. At the first meeting of the National Board of Directors in
the year of a Grand Convention, there shall be elected by majority vote
thereof from among PUA members who do not serve as Elective Officers, a
chairman and four (4) members, each of which shall have been a delegate to
at least one prior Grand Convention who shall serve on the Nomination and
Qualification Committee. The chairman and members of said Nomination
and Qualification Committee shall not be candidates for Elective office at
the Grand Convention. The National Board of Directors shall have published
in each of the next following issues of the official paper of the PUA to and
including the June issue, a notice as to the existence, constitutional basis,
membership and duties of said committee. The notice shall also include
information as to the qualifications for offices to be filled at the next Grand
Convention. Such notice and information shall also be sent in March of the
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Sec. 5. In case of death or resignation or removal from office or
should no candidate be certified or elected at the Grand Convention for any
of the elective offices, the National Board of Directors by a majority vote
shall fill the vacancy.
CONSTITUTION AND
BYLAWS REVISIONS COMMITTEE
Wallace C. Piotrowski, NA, Chairman
James A. Clarke
Ronald Rudnicki
James A. Serafin
Richard J. Strek
Marie Urbanski
James P. Jozwiak, ex officio
NOMINATIONS AND
QUALIFICATIONS
Committee
Wallace S. Piotrowski, Chairman
Betty Duma
Edward A. Halady
Daniel Pulinski
Thomas Urbanski
ARTICLE XVIII
Sec. 4. In the month of January in the year of a Grand Convention,
there shall be appointed a Constitution Revision Committee comprising
the National Attorney and five (5) other members of the PUA to receive
and examine all proposed amendments of any change to the Articles of
Incorporation and the Constitution and Bylaws. Two members of the
Committee shall be appointed by the National President, and three members
shall be designated by the National Board of Directors. The National President
shall be an ex-officio member of this committee and notice of the composition
thereof shall appear in the next issue of the official paper of the PUA. The
National Vice President-Secretary shall notify each lodge of the PUA in good
standing of the appointments to this committee and its duties.
Sec. 5. All proposed amendments and revisions of the Articles
of Incorporation and the Constitution and Bylaws must come from the
Constitution Study Committee; from the Elective Officers of the PUA or from
lodges of the PUA after consideration of the same at a regular lodge meeting.
All such proposals must be sent to the Constitution Revision Committee not
less than sixty (60) days before the opening day of the Grand Convention.
After deliberating the aforesaid proposals the Constitution Revision
Committee shall, no later than ten (10) days prior to the Grand Convention,
forward to all duly. elected delegates such proposals drawn up in the manner
in which they are to be presented to the Grand Convention.
Sec. 6. At the Grand Convention, only such amendments and revisions
will be considered which have been so presented to said committee, together
with recommendations of that committee thereon. The National President
shall call the first meeting of the committee no later than 60 days prior to
the 1st day of the Grand Convention, at which time committee officers shall
be elected.
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A $$100 deposit will
confirm your reservation!
Call our office at (716) 677-0220
for more information.
Polish Union of America’s
Upcoming Tours!
I would like to go on the...
q Pennsylvania’s Amishlands Tour
Urgent Request
The Sisters in Service to Mary, have notified us of an urgent
need for severely handicapped children, ages 1 to 30, who live
in a nursing home for disabled children. At present, 60 children
reside there permanently. They are handicapped physically,
mentally and emotionally. Half the children are confined to bed
and need unlimited care. The rest of the children often find it
hard to breathe and eat because their respiratory and digestive
tracts are affected. It is possible to have contact with the Sisters
in a non-verbal way.
The children are very sensitive, grow attached to the Sisters
very quickly and are happy with any gesture of love. Because
of the state of the children’s health, simple care is not enough.
The special medical needs and rehabilitation is needed in great
measure. At present, they have children who need very intensive
rehabilitation, (they have undergone orthopedic surgeries), but it
is not possible due to the shortage of proper equipment.
The subsidies by the district are not sufficient to continue even
the current needs of the home. The children come from very
poor families that are unable to pay any fees for the children’s
stay at the home. Therefore they are obligated to look for help
among the people who are sensitive to the fate of these disabled
children depending completely on the help of others, so that their
stay may meet today’s standards.
Additionally, the nursing home meets the requirements of the
handicapped children, but equipment needs to be replaced.
These are very big expenses that they are unable to cover with
their available funds.
The Sisters write, “We believe that with the generosity of
concerned people, we will manage to provide for the special
needs of our children.”
With Gratitude and Respect – Sr. Agata Sieczkowska
q Poland Trip
Members & Non-members - $499
First Tourist
Name: _________________________________
Address: _______________________________
Town: _________________________________
State:_______________ Zip:_______________
Phone:_________________________________
Date of Birth: ____/____/____
Second Tourist
Name: _________________________________
Address: _______________________________
Town: _________________________________
State:_______________ Zip:_______________
Phone:_________________________________
Date of Birth: ____/____/____
q Smoking
q Non-Smoking
Office use only.
!
q 1 King Size Bed
q 2 Double Beds
$_______ Deposit received ___/___/___
Please make your checks payable and mail to:
Polish Union of America
745 Center Road, West Seneca, NY 14224
Someone “at home” needs our help. Let’s not forget from where
our blood flows. Dziekuje Bardzo!
www.polishunion.com
Members & Non-members - $3,190
q Dickens Christmas Tour
The Sisters who care for these severely handicapped children
need our help. The Polish Heritage Festival will underwrite the
administrative costs so that 100% of your donation will go for
this humanitarian effort. And your donation is tax deductible!
Please make your check payable to: The Polish Heritage Festival,
Attention: Christine Jozwiak, P.O. Box 115, Springville, NY
14141-0115 On the “memo” line of the check write, “Home for
disabled children”.
Members & Non-members - $525
Call: (716)
4
677-0220 for more info.
Spring 2010
Polish Heritage Festival News
What’s New At The Festival? Get all the
latest information about this year’s festival on our
website: www.polfunfest.com
Returning by POPULAR DEMAND
The John Gora Band - In 2008 John and the band were
recognized by the International Polka Association and won
awards for the “CD of the Year” for their current recording
BULLETPROOF POLKAS and IPA “Song of the Year” for the
song “Kiss of Fire”.
Mon Valley Push - The Push caters to polka fans of all ages.
They perform older polka standards as well as more upbeat
“EXTREME PUSH” polkas for the younger fans. You won’t
want to miss the Push’s crowd pleasing Dueling Horns and light
show!
Jerry Darlak and the Touch - 2008 Grammy Nominees, Jerry
Darlak and the Touch, are local and one of the nation’s premier
polka bands. Come to hear them play the Polish Heritage Festival
Polka, a song they wrote for the festival.
Be sure to check the festival schedule on our website for these
fantastic performances by our entertainers!
New THIS YEAR
Celebrate the Polish Union of America’s 120th Anniversary,
with a free slice of cake to the first 500 admission ticket holders
from 7 to 8 pm in the Grange building! Sto lat!
All Polish American organizations and churches have
the opportunity to educate attendees about their legacy and
contributions to Polish and Polish-American history by competing
in the Best Polish American History Exhibit. There will be three
contest categories: Churches: Polish Arts, Music and Dance: and
Polish Cultural/Fraternal.
Festival Executive Director, James P. Jozwiak stated, “We
encourage creative thinking by each organization to tell its story
in new and compelling ways, to show its pride in its history
and its accomplishments. This also affords the organization
the opportunity to send a message to festival goers to
excite them to join the organization and participate
in its activities.” Each category will receive an
imported, unique, commemorative prize.
Contests
This year Peter Jablonski’s Antiques
and Collectibles Show comes to the
Festival, where he presents: Antiques
101; and Time Capsules in Your
Backyard – how to locate treasurers
of the past; and a lecture about East
Buffalo Meatpacking & NY Central
Stockyards; and a power-point
presentation featuring the history of
Buffalo’s Brewing Industry. You are
also invited to bring your antiques for appraisal by Peter.
Live Radio Broadcast
Drive Time Polka’s Ron Dombrowski
Children’s Playland
This favorite returns, on Friday and
Saturday, to 42nd St. with games to
entertain the younger generation.
Food and Drink
As in the past you can enjoy the best
Polish and American Cuisine from complete Dinners to fast
foods including: hot dogs, hamburgers, kielbasa, etc.
Note: Fish Fry’s will not be available at the festival this year.
The Polish Saturday School will offer their delicious baked
goods, coffee and Polish delicacies.
This year, you can once again enjoy Polish, Canadian and
American beer as well as Non-alcoholic beverages in the Grange
and Marketplace Entertainment Complex.
There is a new attraction this year where you can soar to
new heights and experience Helicopter Rides provided by H&L
Enterprises of WNY LLC! Don’t miss this unique opportunity
that will be available both Friday and Saturday at the festival
grounds.
NEW MUSIC & Cultural Entertainment
The “Cracovia” Polish Dance Ensemble, a group of mostly
teenagers and young adults, who perform to promote, represent,
and portray our beautiful and rich Polish culture and traditions.
Biedronka Polish Theatre for Children are dedicated to
providing entertainment for the youngest generation of the Polish
descendents.
The Polish Heritage Dancers, our local folk group, are
dedicated to promoting our ancestral heritage through the
performance of traditional songs and folk dances.
John Stevens’ Doubleshot from Pennsylvania, is new to the
festival this year. They formed together in January 1995. This
Polka Band can mix up the music to fit any occasion.
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For the attendees who love to compete and show off their best
we have the Polish Heritage Festival Pageant, Pierogi
Eating Contest, and Polish Bake Off this year will
be Lazy Pierogi. Come and cheer on your
favorite competitor!
Theme Basket Auction
Our popular Theme Basket Auction returns to the festival
on Friday and Saturday. Need not be present to win. Go to
www.polfunfest.com for more information.
Be sure to get your Share the Treasure tickets now! At the
Festival the winner, if in attendance, will recieve an additional
$100.00.
Vendors
Vendors and crafters will be showcasing the best of Polish &
American items, from pottery to jewelry, and more!
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Report of the National Vice President/Secretary,
Jim Serafin
Dear
Readers,
It is hard to believe that nearly four
years have gone by since our 36th Grand
Convention, but we are now only five
months away from our 37th Quadrennial
Grand Convention. As your Vice President/
Secretary it is my duty to inform all
members of the Polish Union of America
that they are part of the first step in preparing
for our August Convention. According to
our Constitution and By-Laws, all Lodge
Secretaries are to convene lodge meetings
in the months of April or May. The purpose is for lodge members to
select delegates and alternates to the convention. Each eligible lodge
received an Original and a Duplicate 2010 Convention Mandate from me
in late March. These must be completed and returned to me no later than
June 28, 2010. A Credentials Committee will then be convened to verify
the mandates submitted by each lodge. I look forward to hearing from
many of you in the months ahead and to seeing you in August.
If you have any questions please contact me at our National
Headquarters at (716) 677-0220.
We are in need
of large baskets
for our famous
Theme Basket Auction
for this year’s Polish Heritage
Festival. (We have a supply of small
& medium baskets). If you would like to pass them along
to us, please drop them off at the Polish Union of America,
745 Center Road, West Seneca, NY 14224 anytime between
8 am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Also, if you would
like to donate a basket, or item (minimum $25 value) for
the auction, you may also drop it off at the Polish Union
of America by May 20th, 2010. We appreciate all
donations. Thank You!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
2010 Polish Heritage Festival
Theme Basket
Auction
A Nonprofit Corporation
Polish and Polish-American Culture: Past to Present
Friday, June 11 & Saturday, June 12, 2010
The Fairgrounds
5820 South Park Ave., Hamburg, NY
Individual/Organization:__________________________________
Contact Person:_________________________________________
Theme Basket Auction
The Theme Basket Auction” returns to the festival on Friday
and Saturday. Last tickets sold will be at 4:30 pm. Numbers will
be posted at 5 pm. Need not be present to win. Prizes not claimed
by 6:30 pm on Saturday, may be picked up at the Polish Union
of America office from 8 am until 4 pm Monday through Friday.
(Winners of prizes not claimed at the festival will be notified by
phone, and have 15 days to pick up their prize.)
Address:_ _____________________________________________
There were
Other Sponsorship Opportunities
___ Program Book and website advertising $125.
___ Theme Basket $50, or more.
___ Theme Basket $25.
___ Festival Program book listing $25.
Text for One-Line Ad (please print legibly):
_____________________________________________________
City:_________________________________________________
State__________________________ Zip_ ___________________
Phone (Day): ________________ (Evening):_ ________________
30 Paczki
In our last issue.
_________________________________________
To reserve your choices, mail this form by May 15, 2010, to:
Polish Heritage Festival, PO Box 115, Springville, NY 14141-0115
________ Check enclosed (payable to “Polish Heritage Festival”)
For more information,
call (716) 998-2501 or e-mail [email protected].
www.polishunion.com
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Polish Heritage Festival
Exhibitor And Vendor Application
Polish Heritage Festival
Contest Application Request Form
Our New Marketplace Location
Our contest application forms are available on the Internet
at www.polfunfest.com. If you would like to have us send
you the forms, please fill out this coupon.
BEST POLISH-AMERICAN
HISTORY EXHIBIT CONTEST
Please send me an application form for the following contests:
for Not-For-Profit Organizations & Churches
Includes:
2 festival admission tickets per day
_____# 1 six foot table & 2 chairs: NO CHARGE!
(You must request or will not be available.)
_____# 2 chairs only: NO CHARGE!
(You must request or will not be available.)
_____# Limited electrical hook-up: NO CHARGE!
(You must request or will not be available.)
(Enclose copy of proof of status.)
q Best Polish Lazy Pierogi Contest (Grange) 5:00 pm
q Pierogi-Eating Contest (Gazebo) 5:30 pm
Both Contests are on Saturday, June 12, 2010.
I understand that the deadline for returning any or all
of the application forms is May 15, 2010.
Please send coupon to:
Polish Heritage Festival
PO Box 115, Springville, NY 14141-0115
STANDARD BOOTH
Includes:
One 8-foot, draped display table with 2 chairs and 2 festival
admission tickets per day
2-day registration fee
_____Vendors and Exhibitors: $200
_____Limited electrical hook-up for an additional fee of $20
Name _________________________________________
Address _______________________________________
City __________________________________________
State ___________________ Zip __________________
POLISH MARKETPLACE
Includes:
Three 8-foot, draped display tables with 2 chairs and 2
festival admission tickets per day
2-day registration fee
_____Marketplace Vendors: $350
_____Limited electrical hook-up for an additional fee of $20
Festival Pageant
Application Request Form
Saturday June 12, 12 - 4 PM
The Fairgrounds
OUTDOOR & COMMERCIAL VENDOR
Includes areas 10x10 & up!:
For 2-day registration fee call for quote.
Outdoor & Commercial Vendors:
call (716) 998-2501 for quote.
5820 South Park Avenue, Hamburg, NY
Grange Building
The Pageant categories include young ladies between the
ages of 3 and 17 years and over.
Exhibits and displays must be approved by the Polish Heritage Festival Committee.
Sponsor fee will be $20 or $30 per contestant, depending
on age. For more info., call Bonnie at (716) 832-5224.
To reserve your booth, mail this form by May 15, 2010, to:
Polish Heritage Festival, PO Box 115, Springville, NY 14141-0115
________Check enclosed (payable to “Polish Heritage Festival”)
Please send me an application for the Polish Heritage
Festival Pageant. Send this form and a self-addressed
stamped envelope to:
Polish Heritage Festival Pageant
208 Avon Road, T
onawanda, NY 14150
Individual/Organization:__________________________________
Contact Person:_________________________________________
Address:_ _____________________________________________
Name:_________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________
City:_________________________________________________
City:__________________________________________
State__________________________ Zip_ ___________________
Phone (Day): ________________ (Evening):_ ________________
State___________ Zip__________________________
Phone: (
www.polishunion.com
For more information,
call (716) 998-2501 or e-mail [email protected].
)___________________________
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Happy Birthday to the following adult Polish Union of America
members who were born in April, May and June!
Suzanne Wargo
Taylor T Young
DELAWARE
Paul W Wojtkowski
Robert F Zogby Jr
Polish Union of America will
be listing the birthday greetings
to our members in every issue
of our newspaper, instead of
mailing individual birthday
cards. This gives friends and
relatives an opportunity to
wish you a “Happy Birthday.”
(Birthdays are listed for
members over the age of 18.)
ALBERTA, CA
June Marie Hills
ARKANSAS
Paula J Gentyla
Pamela Pischer
ARIZONA
Paul J Burns
David M Elinski
Marion J Moskal
Sylvia J Prusakowski
Victor R Slivinski
James P Swierat
Jacquelyn A Warn
CALIFORNIA
Marya T Bricker
Amanda W Coyne
Evan A Houck
Ann P Koltunchik
Alexander Peck
Cynthia L Podsiadlo
Diane M Ruszczyk
Jeremy Lee Summers
Joy Susan Summers
Felicia Warmus
Raymond G Winkowski
Thomas J Wszalek
Stephania A Zawistowski
COLORADO
Marcia J Murphy
Diane Reck
Eleonora Wojcik
CONNECTICUT
Mitchell C Calandro
Arthur F Klonoski
Erin Lynn Klonoski
Stacey M Korta
David A Kurdys
Jan Miscikoski
J Scott Molenda
Delphine M Nalewajek
Casmira Overbaugh
John J Petrosky Jr
Henryk Szyszkowski
Francis M Trafidlo
www.polishunion.com
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Michelle A Ritornato
FLORIDA
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Engagement Announced!
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Miracle Mom
You’re a miracle mom,
An image of caring.
A modern day wonder,
A gift of time sharing.
Your routine bedazzles;
Your days are far reaching;
Your energies span
Into loving and teaching.
You have a grand sense
Of intense understanding.
You juggle a routine
Complex and demanding.
National President James, and First
Lady Christine are pleased to announce the
engagement of their son Shane Jozwiak
of Springville, N.Y. and Melissa Opala of
Lancaster, N.Y. Shane is Polish Union of
America’s Secretary of Lodge #210.
Melissa is the daughter of Sandra and
James Sterry of Lancaster, and Robert
Opala of Boston, Massachusetts.
Melissa is employed by the Internal
Revenue Service, and Shane is a partner at
Christian General Contractors.
Shane and Melissa are planning a
summer wedding in 2011.
Your work and your family
Are more than full time.
Your warm dedication
Is truly sublime.
Your spirit prevails
In a way like no other.
You’ve mastered the magic
Of miracle mother.
~ Bruce B. Wilmer
Happy
Mother’s Day!
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VERMONT
Owen T Hynek
WASHINGTON
Bruce A Bury
WISCONSIN
Victoria A Dominas
David P Lachowicz
Richard Majcher
WEST VIRGINIA
John A Gondek
WYOMING
Daniel H Granica
Calendar OF EVENTS
8th Annual
POLISH
HERITAGE
FESTIVAL
June 11 & 12, 2010
The Agri-Center on the
Fairgrounds in Hamburg, NY
FESTIVAL CONTESTS
Best Polish-American
History Exibit
Pierogi Eating
Best Lazy Pierogi
Beauty Pageant
theme basket
auction
June 11 & 12, 2010
Polish Union of america
St. Matthew Lodge #395
Yankees vs. Orioles Game
Sept. 18 & 19, 2010
Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
For more information call:
Polish Union of America (716) 677-0220
Spring 2010
Polish Union of America
745 Center Road
West Seneca NY 14224-2108
Non Profit Org.
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 225
Buffalo, New York
Table of Contents
In Memoriam
We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of recently deceased members.
National President’s Message............................................. 1
Share the Treasure.............................................................. 2
Grand Convention News.................................................... 3
Urgent Request................................................................... 4
Upcoming Trips Application.............................................. 4
Polish Heritage Festival News............................................ 5
Theme Basket Auction....................................................... 6
Report of the National Vice President/Secretary................ 6
“Count the Paczki” Winner Announced............................. 6
Festival Sponsorship Opportunities Form.......................... 7
Festival Applications & Forms........................................... 7
Birthday Greetings for April, May & June.................... 8-11
Engagement Announcement..............................................11
Miracle Mom.....................................................................11
Calendar of Events............................................................11
In Memoriam.................................................................... 12
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Member
Helena Aiken
Walter Gurowicz
Irene Janik
John J. Kaczmarski, Jr.
Edward Kaczor
Czeslaw Moskal
Norman F. Murawski
Maryanna Okrzynski
Sophie Rybak
Maryann Scherer
Bernice Sitnicki
Elizabeth Sommer
Robert J. Stachnick
Thaddeus H. Starba, Sr.
Sophia L. Vernich
Charles M. Wantuch
Matthew F. Was
Paul A. Wojtaszek
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Location
Buffalo, NY
Cheektowaga, NY
Hamburg, NY
Buffalo, NY
West Seneca, NY
Schenectady, NY
Cheektowaga, NY
N. Tonawanda, NY
Batavia, NY
Ipswich, MA
Buluth, GA
N. Little Rock, AR
Gibsonton, FL
Buffalo, NY
Crown Point, IN
Cheektowaga, NY
Cheektowaga, NY
Sloan, NY
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