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Silent Auction THE 56TH ANNUAL 2 0 1 5 ABOUT POLISH ASSISTANCE Polish Assistance provides financial support to needy persons of Polish origin who are facing unforeseen hardships. Beneficiaries receive assistance in meeting daily expenses, usually to supplement low social security payments or to cover extraordinary medical bills. Recipients also include the homeless, those in need of medical treatment, and handicapped people who are unable to care for themselves. Polish Assistance also continues its involvement in many Polish causes. To accomplish this, Polish Assistance solicits donations through dues and a series of fundraising activities, such as the Bal Polonaise. Our organization was founded in 1956 by Count and Countess Jan Dembinski, together with the support of their friends: Aniela Mlynarska Rubinstein, her husband. World renowned Polish pianist Maestro Artur Rubinstein and the cosmetics queen Helena Rubinstein. Initially, the activity of Polish Assistance consisted of small grants and loans to individuals in need. It proceeded to own and operate three homes in New Jersey for elderly Polish immigrants of limited means. Under the aegis of the presidency of Teresa Sulimirski and subsequently Jadwiga Palade, the focus of Polish Assistance changed from providing group homes for elderly Poles to direct assistance to individuals. Since its inception, Polish Assistance has eased the lives of many people. Eminent participants in former balls include Princess Grace of Monaco, Princess Stanislas Radziwill, Princess Lucie Shirazee, Count Adam Zamoyski; numerous ambassadors and statesmen, including Zbigniew Brzezinski; and famous actors like Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Basil Rathbone, and Joan Fontaine. More recent honorees include Operatic Diva Martha Eggerth Kiepura, Tenor Piotr Beczala, Count Wladyslaw Poninski, President of the Association of the Polish Knights of Malta. We have also honored such renowned authors as Jerzy Kosinski, “The Painted Bird” and “Being There”; Lynne Olson and Stanley Cloud, “A Question of Honor”; and David Ensor, CNN Correspondent, “Warsaw Rising: The Forgotten Soldiers of World War II”. Polish Assistance, Inc. 15 East 65th Street, New York, New York 10065 212-570-5560 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.polishassistance.org Polish Assistance, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit charitable organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. A copy of the annual report and registration filed may be obtained by contacting Polish Assistance, Inc. at 15 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065, (212)570-5560 or [email protected]. State specific notices. If you are a resident of one of these states, you may obtain information or annual report and registration directly from the state agency. Registration with a state agency does not constitute or imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by that state. Florida: A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Ser- vices by calling toll-free within the state (800) 435-7352. New Jersey: Information filed with the attorney general concerning this charitable solicitation may be obtained from the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey by calling (973) 504-6215 and is available at www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ocp.htm#charity New York: A copy of the most recent annual report is avail- able from the State of New York Department of Law, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, New York, 10271. The 56th Annual GUEST OF HONOR The Honorable Aldona Wos M.D. Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Estonia WHITE EAGLE AWARD Nina Thiessen, M.D. AMICUS POLONIAE AWARD Mrs. Jadwiga Palade HONORARY COMMITTEE Dr. & Mrs. Zbigniew Brzezinski Former U.S. National Security Advisor Center for Strategic & International Studies Counselor and Trustee His Eminence Edward Cardinal Egan Archbishop Emeritus of New York His Excellency Ryszard Schnepf Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States Mrs. Urszula Gacek Consul General of the Republic of Poland in New York BAL POLONAISE CHAIRS Mrs. Jolana Blau Vice President of Elysium Between Two Continents Mrs. Mariola Gorska Haggar Director at Barclays Wealth Management Ms. Julia Posacki Director at Stifel Nicolaus Mrs. Eva Skibicki Managing Director at Raymond James ABOUT BAL POLONAISE Tonight’s celebration is an occasion to socialize and to uphold the finest Polish traditions. We honor the United States of America and Poland by displaying their flags and singing both national anthems. The ball begins with a Grand Polonaise accompanied by the introduction of our special guests and the Board of Directors. The polonaise dance dates back to 1573, when Polish nobility passed in a ceremonial procession before their newly elected king to the sound of stately music. It was a proud moment in Polish history, as the dynastic form of government ended giving rise to an electoral system, ahead of its time and unique then in all of Europe. Poles have great history and traditions to be proud of. It is our duty to preserve them. We are famous for our hospitality, charity and generosity. We are proud of our history and the heroic battles for freedom, ours and that of other nations. Polish Assistance upholds these traditions. Polish Assistance evolved from a literary club called “Zielony Balonik” formed in 1953 by a group of Polish émigré poets, writers and artists. Their popular dances were called by the same name “Little Green Balloon.” Three years later, under the leadership of Count and Countess Jan Dembinski, this group formed Polish Assistance to aid the many displaced elderly Polish émigrés arriving in New York. They convinced many of their influential friends to establish the fledgling charity. Thus, thanks to the world renowned pianist, Maestro Artur Rubinstein and his wife Nela, the first dance for the benefit of Polish Assistance took place in the Park Avenue penthouse of Princess Gourielli, better known in the world of beauty as Helena Rubinstein. This was not exactly a modest beginning, and since then, this social event, now called the Bal Polonaise, has been held annually in the most prestigious ballrooms of New York. Today, for more than a half of century, the tradition continues. We congratulate and thank those who have been part of this wonderful tradition for so many years and invite you to join us. As we celebrate each other during these balls, we never forget that the mission is to provide financial help to the needy in our Polish American community. Rich in tradition, generous in compassion to benefit Polish Assistance, Inc. The Plaza Hotel, New York City Friday, January 30, 2015 Programme THE GRAND POLONAISE The Bal Polonaise commences with the dancing of the Polonaise. This procession to music traditionally opened and closed special celebrations, whether they were coronations, honoring dignitaries or other royal and noble functions. The origin of the dance dates from 1573 when Henry, Duke of Anjou (later King Henry III of France), was elected to the throne of Poland. The ladies and gentlemen of Polish nobility passed in this ceremonial parade before him in Krakow to the sound of stately music. Mrs. Jadwiga Palade and Chevalier Cesare L. Santeramo , K.C.S.J. The Honorable Aldona Wos and Mr. Louis DeJoy Consul General Urszula Gacek and Mr. Marek Gacek Mrs. Nancy Nareski and Mr. William J. Nareski II Mrs. Janyce Goba and Mr. Bernard Goba Countess Dagmar de Brantes and Edward J. Westlow, Esq. Mrs. Luna Kaufman and Mr. Marcello Santos-Remizov Mrs. Eva Skibicki and Mr. Christopher Skibicki Mrs. Mariola Gorska Haggar and Dr. Joseph G.Haggar Ms. Julia Posacki and Mr. Lance Larsen Mrs. Katarzyna Kolasa and Dr. Christopher Kolasa Dr. Anna Pyz and Dr.Tadeusz Pyz Dr. Ava Meyerhoff Sierecki and Dr. Mitchell Sierecki Ms. Lindsay Davis and Mr. Russell Skibicki MASTER OF CEREMONY Chevalier Cesare L. Santeramo, K.C.S.J. MUSIC Alex Donner and his Orchestra Chopin Mazur and Kaszuby performed by The Polish American Folk Dance Company Congratulations and Best Wishes GUEST OF HONOR The Honorable Aldona Wos M.D. WHITE EAGLE AWARD RECIPIENT Nina Thiessen M.D. 2014 BAL POLONAISE CHAIRS Mrs. Jolana Blau Mrs. Mariola Gorska Haggar Ms. Julia Posacki Mrs. Eva Skibicki Thank you I personally appreciate and thank you for your continued involvement and outstanding dedication to our organization. With great respect and affection, Jadwiga Krajewska Palade Message from Co-Chairs of the 56th Annual Bal Polonaise Distinguished Guests and Dear Friends, It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to our 56th Bal Polonaise fundraiser. Warmest greetings to our dignitaries, loyal friends, long time attendees, as well as to our first time guests. Tonight, for the 56th time, we uphold the finest Polish traditions and honor Poland and the United States of America. As we pay tribute to our honorees and celebrate each other, please remember those who Mrs. Jolana Blau are less fortunate and need our help. They depend on us and the success of this evening’s fundraiser. Thank you for your generosity. By supporting Polish Assistance and by attending Bal Polonaise, buying raffle tickets, bidding on the silent auction items, and of course, donating, you allow us to provide aid to the sick, needy and elderly people of Pol- ish descent, mostly in New York, New Jersey and Florida. Polish Assistance’s Board of Directors deserves special recognition for their dedication to the mission. There are many individuals as well as businesses that continuously respond for our calls for involvement. We appreciate them and a few are highlighted in this Souvenir Journal. Nina Mlodzinska de Rovira, a longtime supporter, Board of Directors Member and, who Mrs. Mariola Gorska chaired many balls in the past, is unable to attend for the first time in many years. Her Haggar presence will be missed but we’re looking forward to her return next year.
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