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“Together – We Can and We Will” ZGODA THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE OF THE U.S. OF N.A. The officialPOLISH Publication NATIONAL of ALLIANCE the Polish FALL 2020 www.pna-znp.orgNational Alliance of North America1882-2020 Vol. 164; No. 3 Count on Family (USPS 699-120) Published Quarterly 3 President’s Corner The Official Publication of the Polish National Alliance 4 From the Editor 6100 N. Cicero Avenue 5 A Moment in History: PNA Division Street Chicago, IL 60646-4385 7 From the Manager of Sales Phone: (773) 286-0500 Fax: (773) 286-0842 11 For Those You Love www.pna-znp.org 12 Making A Difference: Korczak Ziolkowski Polish National Alliance 14 Fraternal Life of US of NA • An Astute Practitioner of Serendipity • Thank You Frontline Workers! Executive Committee Frank J. Spula • PNA Art & Coloring Contest Results • PNA $150,000 Undergraduate Scholarships President/CEO • Dziennik Zwiazkowy/Polish Daily News Marian Grabowski • We are Proud of…….. Vice President • Texas Region H Update • Newbies, PNA’s Newest Members Alicja Kuklinska • PNA $50,000 Graduate Scholarships National Secretary • Sto Lat and 75 Years. Steve H. Tokarski • WPNA-FM Independence Day Run Treasurer 35 In Memoriam Send all articles, correspondence 36 A Moment in History: Milwaukee and Wisconsin PNA and materials to: ZGODA Magazine 39 Life in Polonia: Zgoda, 10 Tons and Postage 6100 N. Cicero Avenue 40 Destination Poland Chicago, IL 60646 • Lower Silesia, Wroclaw and more Mark S. Dobrzycki • Legends of Wroclaw Editor in Chief • Taste of Poland, A Silesian Favorite Jacob Kaplan 52 PNA Pennsylvania Poles Donald Pienkos 53 PNA Sales Team Trainin Daniel Pogorzelski Teresa Sherman 56 Living Well Contributors • Dealing with Pandemic Stress Contents • Heartburn and more… Paulina Kowalska Arek Trzaska 61 Bulletin Board Copy Editors Ewa Krutul Count on Family. Whether times are good or bad, you can count on your family. They are there to help Graphics Editor you during difficult moments as well as cheering you on when you race towards your life goals. The Polish e-mail: [email protected] National Alliance is also your family. We are here to provide our fraternal members with the security you Articles and Photographs in Zgoda are: Credited need during life’s journey. Our members are most to authors, creators, stock photos, public domain important to us; we provide fraternal benefits or others, efforts are made to credit source. that can make a difference in your life. Periodicals–Postage Paid at Chicago, Illinois and additional mailing offices. Family supports you to better face the many POSTMASTER: Send address hardships in front of you. Family helps you deal changes to Zgoda, c/o PNA with these troubled times so to prevail with this 6100 N. Cicero Avenue test of faith and determination. The PNA family Chicago, IL 60646-4385 has seen its share of hard times and as in the Change of address past; the PNA has not only survived but has come or interruption in subscription back stronger than before. Count on Family. matters contact: Count on PNA. PNA Address Dept. (ext. 366) or e-mail: [email protected] President’s Corner August 2020 fraternal activities have been canceled due to regulators’ and health concerns throughout the country. Many of Dear Members, our meetings are held via video and teleconference. However, if there is a will, there is a way to be fraternal, The first half of the year brought a level of uncer- and to help others. The examples are featured in this tainty and stress for all of us. From public health and issue of our publication. economic repercussion of COVID-19, nothing is nor- mal as we try to navigate through these challenging and I congratulate the 2020 graduates for their hard work. uncertain times. This year, young adults did not get to experience their traditional rite-of-passage. Due to the economic impact As we have stated in the past, our organization contin- of the pandemic, many young people who are just start- ues to be there for you - our members. Since the begin- ing their lives are struggling with financial security. As a ning of this global crisis, our employees provide robust result, they often put their educational aspirations aside. member assistance. We are grateful to them and the The PNA offers scholarship opportunities for members many individuals in all professions providing essential currently attending universities in the United States and services that we use on a daily basis. We thank them for abroad. For the 2020-2021 school year, the PNA has their hard work. granted in excess of $150,000 to qualified undergradu- ate students and $50,000 to graduate students. These trying times remind us, that protecting our own and family’s future is essential. This has enlightened us, Taking part in the 2020 Census is also very important. to question if we have enough life insurance protection. The deadline to complete the census is September 30th. If you haven’t done so thus far, now is to the time to When asked about your race/ethnicity, remember to review your finances. For point of information, have you write down or type “Polish.” Encourage your family and kept up with inflation? An insurance policy purchased your neighbors to fill out their census forms. It only takes in the amount of $10,000, in the year of 2000, would a few minutes to complete and it makes a difference in need to be increased by 49.71 % or $4,980 to have the our communities. The collected data will help determine same purchasing power. I encourage you to review your the distribution of public funds. Over $675 billion in coverage and consider the Polish National Alliance. federal funds are given to towns and cities across the country, make sure your community will benefit as well. I am pleased to share the number of PNA annuities and additional contributions to existing accounts has Stay safe, happy, and healthy!. increased over the last few months. Also, life insurance amounts are continuously increasing. In this edition of Sincerely, Zgoda, we are featuring a Single Premium and Twenty Pay Life for your consideration. Frank J. Spula, FLMI President Our organization remains to do well financially, our surplus continues to increase. Unfortunately, all of our 3 From the Editor Hello fellow PNA members and friends! First of all, thank you for all your comments and crit- We are living through a moment in history, a most icisms about the first issue of Zgoda I had the privilege remarkable time with plenty of uncertainty. Working to put together as editor in chief. It is a most difficult together taking charge of the things we can control will task to be in charge of a publication that has such a allow us to direct our future. Choose wisely in what you storied and glorious history. It is good to hear from do, remember to not only respect yourself but also the readers like yourself with opinions and ideas to help im- people around you. prove this publication and make it more representative of our fraternal. Change doesn’t come easy but it is the one thing that continues and is constant. Reader’s interests grow and The PNA is composed of many people from through- change as well and I’ll strive to meet that demand. I out our great country. We come from the Depression know that Zgoda, with your help and contribution, will (1912-1925) and Silent (1925- 1945) Generations all be a great read every issue. the way to the Baby Boomers (1946-1965), Millennials (1977-1994) and Generation Z (1995-2012). Incredible Summer comes to an end and the fall edition of Zgo- changes have taken place from fashion and jobs to food da is ready just for you, and transportation. Baby Boomers were that engine Enjoy! that steered the world for many years but now, it is the Millennials that rule and direct us into the future. The Mark Dobrzycki technology that once appeared on TV and film, and Editor in Chief seemed distant and strange, is now commonplace. Do you have an interesting story about the PNA and your family, friends, lodge or council? Call, email, send a letter, photograph and card and it may find a place on the pages of Zgoda. Let us know and help tell our PNA story to the world! Zgoda contact information: 6100 N. Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646 Phone: (773)286-0500, ext. 310; email: [email protected] 4 A Moment in History Celebrating PNA’s 140 Years. Part of History, Yesterday and Today! The former Polish National Al- signed by Polish-American architect liance Headquarters at 1520 West Joseph A. Slupkowski, who was also Division Street is both an architec- responsible for the design of numer- tural gem and important historic ous other buildings around Chicago landmark. The building was com- for Polish clients. Interestingly, Slup- pleted in 1938 at a cost of $200,000, kowski was not the original choice about 3.6 million in today’s dollars. of architect for the building. The The construction was done during PNA held an architectural competi- the depths of the Great Depression tion in 1924 (they had purchased the The PNA was now in the heart and on the eve of World War II. It property in 1922) and the winner of the Polish Downtown, located on was designed in the Art Deco style was noted architect Raymond M. the soon-to-be famous intersection which reflected the flourishing mod- Hood of New York, most known in of Division, Ashland and Milwau- ern design trends of the time.