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February / March 2014 Newsletter POLISH AMERICAN news February / March 2014 Historic Anniversaries During 2014, the people of Poland, Polish Americans and the world’s Polonia will mark several historic dates in Polish history: Polish American Cultural Center 1914 - One hundred years ago World War I began. When the Museum Exhibit Hall fi rst World War began, there was no Poland - and there had not been 308 Walnut Street since 1795. The war ended with Poland’s recovery of independence Featuring Polish History and Culture in 1918. Open 10 AM to 4 PM 1939 - Seventy fi ve years ago World War II began. Poland was the target of two genocidal totalitarianisms: German Nazism FREE ADMISSION and Russian Communism which led to approximately fi fty years of alien rule. January through April Monday to Friday 1944 - Seventy years ago (August 1 to October 2, 1944) the Warsaw Uprising. Although the Poles were sold out by their Allies May through December to Joseph Stalin, they did not give up - it was the last organized uprising for freedom. Polish American Monday to Saturday Cultural Center 1989 - Twenty fi ve years ago communism offi cially ended. Gift Shop is Open During It is celebrated as the date of Poland’s liberation from Soviet 308 Walnut Street Regular Exhibit Hall Hours domination. June elections came and great hopes. The Third Polish Philadelphia, PA 19106 Republic was born and Poland after several decades of subjugation (215) 922-1700 behind the Iron Curtain, again became a sovereign state. Closed on Holidays 1999 - Fifteen years ago Poland joined NATO (The North Atlantic Treaty Organization), which guarantees the territorial integrity of all Internet at: PolishAmericanCenter.com its members. 2004 - Ten years ago Poland became a member of the European Museum Exhibit Hall Schedule Union. It has ushered in visa-free travel in Europe and provided Winter & Early Spring Poland funds for infrastructure and agriculture. December 21, 2013 through April 26, 2014 Monday through Friday 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. Polish American Social Services “PASS” Reopens on Saturdays beginning with the fi rst weekend of May United Social Services A community service in Southeastern Pennsylvania since 1908 Yolanda Konopacka DeSipio of Main Offi ce: 308 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Bennett, Bricklin & Saltzburg, LLP Phone: 215-923-1900 • Internet: UnitedSocialServices.com Attorneys at Law • Call: (215) 423-4824 Outreach services in and around the Philadelphia area Available to assist clients throughout the In addition to assisting constituents with programs such as Philadelphia area & New Jersey in both the property tax rebates, PACE, fuel assistance and other income- English and Polish Languages enhancing services, the agency assists individuals with several needs and concerns: Immigration, Personal Injury, 1. Health care information and referrals. Worker’s Compensation & Real Estate 2. Financial pressures caused by the rising cost of living. 3. Children and family members living at a distance from constituents. 4. Reluctance to admit legitimate need for outside services. 5. Fear of depleting hard-earned retirement savings while supporting unemployed children or grandchildren. 6. Encouraging elderly constituents to discuss their needs with children so they can avoid a crisis situation. 7. Support for elderly constituents who are trying desperately to retain their economic self-suffi ciency. Spread the word and thanks to all who support our efforts. Listen to Live or Re-Broadcasts of the Daily and Weekend Polish American Radio Programs at: PolishAmericanRadioProgram.com Let Everyone Know You're Polish American Congress Eastern Pennsylvania District Newsletter 308 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 Telephone: (215) 739-3408 PolishAmericanCongress.com February / March 2014 Join the Polish American Congress Read the Polish American News Online at: Eastern Pennsylvania District PolishAmericanNews.com February / March 2014, Polish American News - Page 2 Polish American Congress, Eastern Pennsylvania District (1945-2013) Offi ce and Meeting Place: 308 Walnut Street • Philadelphia, PA 19106 • 215-739-3408 • Internet: PolishAmericanCongress.com 2013 President’s Report by Michael Blichasz • Report Period - January, 2013 through December, 2013 The following public activities took place in cooperation with the Polish American Congress, its offi cers, regional representatives, and member organizations: (1) January 27, 2013 - Polish American Congress, Eastern (13) October 6, 2013 - Polish American Heritage Month Mass, Pennsylvania District, Annual Meeting and the election of offi cers, WPVI-TV 6 ABC, 5:30 A.M. Celebrant Rev. Joseph Zingaro, Pastor, Polish Benefi cial Association Hall, Bridesburg section, Philadelphia. Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Fishtown section of Philadelphia, and (2) February 2, 2013 - General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Annual the St. Laurentius Church Choir, under the direction of Duane Tribute Ceremony & Luncheon, Holiday Inn Hotel Ballroom, 4th & Rutkowski, sang during the Mass. Arch Streets, historic Philadelphia. (14) October 6, 2013 - Pulaski Observance Mass, Cathedral Basilica (3) February through April - Eastern PA District of PAC sponsored of SS. Peter & Paul, Center City Philadelphia. a voter registration drive through its radio. Registration forms are (15) October 6, 2013 - Pulaski Tribute Program at the Kopernik available from the Polish American Congress throughout the year. Monument, Torun Triangle Park, 18th & Benjamin Franklin (4) April and May - Colorful Polish arts and crafts displays Parkway, Center City Philadelphia, followed by a reception. presented to area schools and various groups by Polish American (16) October 6, 2013 - 80th Annual Pulaski Day Parade, Benjamin Congress & Polish American Cultural Center Museum volunteers. Franklin Parkway, Center City Philadelphia. Parade televised (5) May, 2013 - PAC marked the 222nd Anniversary of Poland’s live from 1 to 2:30 P.M. on WPVI-TV 6 ABC. Presidents of the May 3, 1791 Constitution with tours of the museum and the Polish organizations that participate in the parade were honored as the Constitution exhibit, Polish American Cultural Center Museum in Grand Marshals of their respective group. For the fi rst time in the historic Philadelphia. parade’s history, a husband and wife team, Lt. Commander Alfred J. Wolanin III, M.D. and Lt. Commander Marie Wojcik Wolanin, M.D., (6) May 3, 2013 - Polish Constitution Day Commemorative Program, were the Pulaski Day Parade Military Marshals. sponsored by the Council of United Polish Societies of Chester, PA, Chester’s Historic 1724 Court House. Dr. Teresa Wojcik, Assistant (17) October 27, 2013 - Polish American Cultural Center Museum Professor at Villanova University, was the guest speaker. in conjuncion with the Polish American Congress Eastern PA District sponsored the Polish Harvest Festival “Dozynki”, beginning with the (7) May 5, 2013 - Polish American Congress Polish Constitution Day Polish Harvest Mass at St. Adalbert Church, Thompson Street and Mass, National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Doylestown, PA, Allegheny Avenue, Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, (celebrant followed by a Luncheon and Youth Program. was Fr. Jan Palkowski, Pastor), and followed by the Harvest Festival (8) May through October - Eastern PA District of PAC sponsored in St. Adalbert’s Auditorium. During the festival we welcomed a voter registration drive through its radio, newspaper, and Joseph Drobot, Jr., National Polish Roman Catholic Union of organizational affi liates. America President and his wife, Judy, who were visiting Philadelphia. (9) July 1 through July 7, 2013 - PAC and Polish American (18) December 14, 2013 - Polish Christmas Customs Celebration, Cultural Center representatives participated in the Wawa Welcome Polish American Cultural Center Museum in historic Philadelphia. America Festivities in Philadelphia. Christmas Open House with Sw. Mikolaj, Polish language groups (10) July - Polish American Cultural Center Museum, in and refreshments. conjunction with the National Constitution Center, both in historic Throughout the year PAC conducts various meetings to organize Philadelphia, participated as community partners featuring an public events and address the needs and concerns of its member exhibit with paintings and literature portraying the signing of the organizations and the community at large. fi rst two democratic constitutions: U.S. Constitution and Poland’s Constitution. Additionally, it also maintains contact with the national offi ce of the PAC with reference to Polish American affairs as well as (11) October 1, 2013 - Marking the beginning of Polish American programs and activities involving the needs and concerns of the Heritage Month and Pulaski Parade with a live Radio Proclamation people of Poland. We are grateful to all who helped and supported Ceremony Broadcast on 860 AM Radio, followed by a Polish the efforts of the Polish American Congress. “In Unity There is Luncheon, Polish American Cultural Center Museum, 308 Walnut Strength”! Street in historic Philadelphia. (12) October 5, 2013 - Annual Pulaski Dinner Dance, Associated Polish American Congress.com Polish Home Ballroom, Northeast Philadelphia. Polish American Heritage Association Manayunk, Roxborough & Surrounding Areas Group In cooperation with Polish American Cultural Center 308 Walnut Street - Philadelphia, PA - PolishAmericanCenter.com For information about our upcoming meeting, contact: Helen Cyzio (215) 482-3040 Polish Museum of America Polish American Cultural Center America’s First Ethnic Museum Museum
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