Come Celebrate the 1st Annual Florida Dyngus Day!

POLE TO POLE
ISSUE 65-3 Mar-Apr 2016
Dyngus Day Edition
Polish American Society
of St. Petersburg, Florida
Since 1951
(727) 894-9908  PolishSociety.org
Come Celebrate the
1st Annual Florida
Dyngus Day!
Monday, March 28, 2016
Doors Open 4 PM Polish Food Available
Dancing to The Polish Kid & Band 5-8 PM
Reserve your tickets today!
Tickets: $8 advanced purchase,
$10 at the door. SAVE $2 with
advanced purchase. Call Barbara
Poplawski (972) 741-3749.
Sunday Dance Live Band
Schedule
Mar 13 – Outside Da Box
Mar 20 – Sounds of The South
Mar 27 – CLOSED FOR EASTER
Mar 28 – Polish Kid
Dyngus Day Celebration 4-8 PM
Apr 03 – FL Honky Polka Band
Apr 10 – Sounds of The South
Apr 17 – Nu Soundz
Apr 24 – Northern Sounds
May 01 – Jasiu’s Polka All Stars
Sunday Dinner 2-3:30 PM  $8 per person
Dancing 3-6 PM  $5 members / $8 non-members
From the Desk of the President
Although the Polish American Society has done well with attendance at our
dinner dances, and Monday and Thursday night socials, our membership is
down from last year. We have to entice new members to join our Society, and
when possible to contribute to our booster club.
Another serious item for our Club is the age of our members. If we don’t
encourage younger members to join, we will soon go out of existence. At the
present time, our Club is run with a few people doing most of the organizing
and work. At this rate, we can’t stay open very long. I grant that this is a
pessimistic outlook, but I don’t see a more optimistic outlook unless things
change. Please help when you can if you want us to continue into the future.
January 24, 2016
However, on a positive note, our
bands are already scheduled for
the coming year, and we do have
the
financial
resources
to
continue. THE FIRST DINNER &
DANCE OF THE FALL SEASON
WILL BE SUNDAY, OCT 30 TO
CELEBRATE WALTER WALSEK'S
97TH BIRTHDAY.
Please enjoy our dinner dances
and support them as much as you
can.
Sincerely,
Your President, Gene Poplawski
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POLISH AMERICAN SOCIETY
OF ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA
1343 Beach Drive SE  St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 894-9908  [email protected]
PolishSociety.org
PAS OFFICERS
Gene Poplawski, President
[email protected] / (972) 741-3749
Gloria Smolick, Vice President
[email protected] / (727) 463-5845
Monika Smolarczyk, Secretary
[email protected] /
(727) 433-0587
Ken Cichowski, Treasurer
[email protected] / (727) 742-7419
Frank Karwoski, Financial Secretary
Bernie Yencha, Sergeant at Arms
PAS BOARD MEMBERS
Roman Brejer
Don Kohler
Marian Majewski
Edith Manthe
Barbara Poplawski
Beverly Wolenyk
All art in this issue created by Wilma & Walter Walsek
Pole to Pole Publisher Monika Smolarczyk
[email protected] /
(727) 433-0587
Wesołych Świąt Wielkanocnych!
The Polish American Society
Officers and Board Members are
wishing all of our Club Members
Happy Easter!
THE CLUB NEWS
THE 1ST ANNUAL FLORIDA DYNGUS DAY
SPONSORED BY US! We are thrilled to announce that on Monday
March 28, the 1st Dyngus Day celebration at our Club, Don
Cialkoszewski, The Polish Kid and his band will provide the
music at 5-8 PM. Doors Open 4 PM. Polish food will be available for
purchase, and our full cash bar will be open until 8 PM.
Monday, March 28 4-8 PM Dancing 5-8 PM
Tickets: $8 Advanced Purchase, $10 at the Door. SAVE $2!
For tickets, call Barbara Poplawski at (972) 741-3749
Celebrated on Easter Monday in
Poland, Dyngus Day has also become
one of America’s most unique and
spirited ethnic celebrations. Dyngus
Day is a post-Lenten party and its
quirky customs include the playful
flirting by the tap of a pussy willows or
exchanging a sprinkling of water and
dancing polka. To learn more, visit
dyngusday.com.
OUR 65TH ANNIVERSARY
SUCCESS! From the Dinner to the
Dance Contest, the Raffle & Door
Prizes, the Ballroom Dance Champion
Performance, the Recognition &
Awards, and the Finale of Singing God
Bless America & the Polish National
Anthem with all circling the Dance
Floor. Top Chef Tony and his staff were
at their best. Six couples competed and
provided an outstanding dance
exhibition. Over 50 Door Prizes &
Raffle Winnings worth over a $1,000
were handed out. Victoria Buckler and
Michael Pecina showed us why they
are Champion Dancers. The Northern
Sounds provided the music for dance
contests as well as our dancing.
This Was A Day to Remember!!!!
Congratulations to Our
65th Anniversary Dance
Contest Winners!
place – Sandra Swan &
Russ Ingraham
nd
2 place – Katy Trofimov
& Harry Black
3rd place – Marilyn & Wil
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SUPPORT THE CLUB by Becoming a Sponsor  Call The Club (727) 894-9908 for information
SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS
Old Southeast Market
Our neighborhood spot!
1700 3rd St S
St Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 823-1992
Mon-Sat 8 am - 8 pm
Sun 8 am - 6 pm
Tim O’Connell  [email protected]
(727) 442-0637
TEA DANCES are held on the 2nd and 4th Wed, to Apr 27. They
begin with dance instructions from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Ballroom
dancing follows from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM to the live music of Bobby
Tess and The Pleasures. Cash bar only. Admission to the lesson
and dance is $10; admission to the dance only is $7. The Tea
Dances provide opportunities for everyone to
learn new dances and introduce new members
to our Club. Call Betty Braverman at (727) 895-4167.
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Your PAS Contacts
Dyngus Day Tickets – call Barbara Poplawski (972) 741-3749
Sunday Dinner and Dance Info & Reservation – call Wilma Walsek (727) 360-0584
Volunteering – call Wilma Walsek (727) 360-0584
Kitchen Committee – call Alice Kohler (301) 639-8553
Membership – call Edith Manthe (727) 688-7248
Boosters – call Edith Manthe (727) 688-7248 or Polka Pat (813) 855-3978
Hall Rental – call Gene Poplawski (972) 741-3749 or Rich Malinowki (509) 630-4589
Sponsorship and Advertising – call Jolanta Malinowski (727) 748-6395
HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes to everyone who celebrates their
birthday during March and April. Sto Lat!
Thank You for Your Support
The following (list on right) donations
were made during the last 12 Months.
The date following the donor’s name is
your reminder about another donation.
The asterisk * indicates a donation
made in memory.
Booster Contributions
The Polish American Society of St.
Petersburg acknowledges the following
donations, which are very important to our
future. Our generous members and friends
help make our society thrive. Thank you
sincerely. Several different levels of
donations are available for your
consideration: Boosters $10, Super
Boosters $25, Silver Club $50,
Century Club $100.
Mail your donations to:
Polish American Society
1343 Beach Drive SE
St .Petersburg, FL 33701
or give your donation to Polka Pat or
Edith Manthe during our Sunday dances.
Support Our Club by
Volunteering!
Many opportunities available. Especially,
we need volunteers to help in the kitchen.
Contact Alice Kohler at (301) 639-8553.
Pole to Pole and The Club news – call Monika
Smolarczyk (727) 433-0587
Members’ News – call Sunshine Lady, Bernardine Yencha
(727) 344-2033 to report our members’ milestones,
illnesses or accomplishments. They will be reported in the
next Pole to Pole. Bernie also accepts donations of Polish
art objects, artifacts and apparel. All proceeds go to The
Club. Many Thanks!
College Scholarship Donations – call Barbara Poplawski
(972) 741-3749
The Club Rental
Our beautiful hall is available to rent for personal or business functions,
including weddings, dances, meetings, birthdays and anniversaries.
The hall accommodates 225 people and has a great wooden
dance floor, great acoustics, full bar and kitchen.
Call the Club at (727) 894-9908 to set up a viewing appointment.
Century Club - $100
Bendick, Frank
Kohler, Alice
Kohler, Don
Rokosz, Gloria
Rokosz, Tom
Walsek, Walter
Walsek, Wilma
Silver Club - $50
Cisniewicz, Adele*
Donohue, Wanda
Dovgan, Nancy
Dovgan, Ronald
Gula, Joe
Holtzmann, Katalin
Kruk, Milton
Kruk, Stephanie
Obremski, Charles*
Obremski, David
Zielinski, Florian*
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Special Thanks to Our
Volunteers
Thank you all for volunteering at
The Club during the past year.
Without your hard work, our Club
would not be able to function.
Support Our Club by
Becoming a Member or
Renewing Your Membership
The annual membership is $25.
You will get dance admission discounts
and other benefits. Contact Edith Manthe
(727) 688-7248.
Super Boosters - $25
Boosters - $10
Brejer, Jane
3/16 Bernadyn, Madeline*
Brejer, Roman
3/16 Bernadyn, Stephen*
Caldwell, Polka Pat
4/16 Chmielewski, David
Cichowski, Ken
1/17 Cicale, Joanne
Debski, Ted*
2/17 Crisp
Fiorentino, Jerry
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Gabrielle, Glenn
3/17 DeCurtis, Jane*
Gabrielle, Marge
3/17 DeCurtis, Mario*
Hadersbeck, Bill
4/16 Durczynski, Julie
Ingraham, Russ
3/17 Durczynski, Ron
Jakubowski, Caroline 3/16 Gumienny, Ed
Jakubowski, Robert 3/16 Klima. Larry
Jurek, Bill
2/17 Klima, Susan
Juricic, Steve
11/16 Kryk, Carole
Kardel, Gertrude
2/17 Kryk, Gerry
Klazer, Arlene*
2/17 Majewski, Marian
Krall, Hedy
1/17 Mekruit, Elaine
Lyman, Agnes
11/16 Myer, Esther
Lyman, Lou
11/16 Meyer, Eddie
Poplawski, Barbara 4/16 Milewski, Rich
Poplawski, Eugene
4/16 Nash, Carol
Rygula, Ed
2/17 Oles, Stanislaw
Rygula, Joan
2/17 Oles, Martin
Shiero, Bob*
4/17 Sassone, John
Shiero, Norma
4/17 Simms, Cathy
Simms, Stan
1/17 Turk, Corrine
Smolick, Gloria
1/17 Wilcox, Mary Ann
Tinsley, Joe
1/17 Yencha, Bernadine
Wolanyk, Beverly
1/16 Yencha, Francine
Joe & Theresa Poper - $15 Zdanowski, Louise
In Memory of Jane DeCurtis Zdanowski, Richard
- Jane & Roman Brejer
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