Polish Heritage Published Quarterly by the American Council for Polish Culture

Fall 2001 Vol. LII, No. 3

53rd Annual Convention–A Success! by Jo Louise and Marion Winters

elegates to the 53rd Annual Convention of the American Council for Polish Cul- Youngsters ture enjoyed a grand reception on their in Polish D folk dress firstD night. A remarkable quartet of Gorale (High- greet the landers) stirred the hearts and souls of everyone. Of convention course, the delicious hors d’oeuvres catered by wait- participants ers and the endless flow of fine wines, added up to a with song and dance very happy evening. The quartet loved us, too – said they will play for us next year in , if we like! Scarcely had the musicians left the room, when the very talented Jaroslaw Golembiowski sat down at the piano and an impromptu choir of delegates formed around and soon the room reverberated to the sounds of happy Polish songs. The opening ceremonies began the next day with a stirring presentation of colors, singing of the Polish and American Anthems, and concluding with a very lively dance exhibition by a group of charming children dressed in colorful folk costumes representing various regions Goral Folk Quartet entertains the convention participants of Poland. Dr. Vivian Walkosz and Robert Maycan, at a reception on the first night of the convention Convention Co-Chairs, welcomed the delegates and Mar- (left to right) ion Winters, ACPC President, officially opened the Dr. Vivian 53rd Annual Convention. Spontaneous applause fol- Walkosz, Paz Presentation of wreath at the lowed the keynote address by the Polish Consulate Domeyko, Copernicus Monument (left to Robert right) Dr. Vivian Walkosz, General’s representative. Mr. Ed Moskal, PAC and PNA Maycan Marion Winters, Robert Maycan President, presented the ACPC Convention with a beautiful large wreath of flowers and addressed the audi- ence, welcoming all to Chicago and praising the work of the Coun- were encircled by a magnificent view of Lake Michigan and the city cil, particularly as it applies to our Polish American youths. of lights about them. After a sumptuous repast, the group was treated After a whirlwind bus tour of the Chicago Loop area, expertly to a spectacular fireworks display off Navy Pier. guided by Walkosz and Maycan, a stop was made at the scenic lake- Accolades of appreciation continued on the third day as delegates front where wreaths were laid by ACPC President Winters, Walkosz witnessed Paz Domeyko’s eye-opening audio/visual biographical and Maycan at the monuments to Copernicus and Kosciuszko. Then sketches of her great grandfather, Ignacy Domeyko, a remarkable sci- it was on to the Polish Museum of America where the visitors mar- entist/explorer/educator of the 19th century with close ties to Polish veled at the museum’s historic artifacts and thoroughly enjoyed the intellectuals, including . That evening also turned splendid artworks of the Polish Arts Club’s Annual Art Exhibit. The out to be an enchanting one as guests and delegates listened to the delegates were treated to an unexpected pleasure when our own con- concert performance of the Council’s Sembrich Awardee, soprano cert pianist Camille Budarz played Paderewski’s beautiful minuet on Kinga Skretkowicz, a Masters in Music student at Indiana Univer- the Steinway piano that was created especially for the famed pianist sity. Kinga thrilled the audience with her exquisite renditions of Pol- and statesman. A delightful champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception ish songs and pleased everyone immensely with her charm and grace. followed. Friday’s luncheon likewise brought hearty rounds of applause when That evening the delegates and guests met for dinner on the 95th the past president of the Chicago PAC and gifted pianist/composer, floor of the Hancock Building and realized that they were literally Jaroslaw Golembiowski, presented a very unique history of the floating amongst the clouds. Shortly, the fog lifted and the diners Please continue on page 6 Page 2 Polish Heritage Fall 2001

Message from the President RICHARD M. WIERMANSKI

“ e make a living, by what we to the Polish Arts Club of Chicago for tee please contact me, 162 Colony Cross- get; we make a life, by what a very successful convention. My sincere ing, Edgewater, MD 21037-2758, phone W we give.” The members of gratitude to Dr. Vivian Walkosz and Mr. 410-798-7512, fax 410-798-7513, Email theW American Council for Polish Cul- Robert Maycan, co-chairs and their com- [email protected]. The American Coun- ture have been fortunate, to able to make mittee for the planning, enthusiasm and cil for Polish Culture is proud of its many a life, celebrating and promoting our Pol- generosity in making this an exceptional scholarship programs. We realize however ish Culture. We are privileged to have convention. Each event was spectacu- that many affiliates and supporting groups had this opportunity. lar. also have active scholarship programs. Congratulations to all newly elected Next year, July 16-21, 2002 we look Our aim is to compile a complete list of and appointed individuals of the Amer- forward to having the American Coun- all scholarships and criteria from all affil- ican Council for Polish Culture board. cil for Polish Culture convention in iates and supporting groups to inform a Thank you, delegates for your vote of Krakow, Poland. Debbie Majka and I are larger audience throughout the nation confidence by selecting me to the office chairing this event. We need an early about these opportunities. Please send a of president. I have a challenge to follow response and commitment from you list of; Name of Scholarship, dollar amount the ambitious tenures of past presidents. because of the logistics of working over- awarded, how many given and your orga- I will work extremely hard and do my seas. (See flyer elsewhere in this issue nization’s criteria, to First Vice Presi- very best. I am fortunate to have an excep- and please respond, now.) dent, Mary Ellen Tyszka, 27562 David tional, talented, professional and dedi- The agenda for 2001 -2002 will be Givens Ave., Warren, MI 48092, phone cated board. filled with many important issues. Top 248-646-9054. Please respond and be I would like to encourage all the pres- priority will be “Membership.” Yes we counted under the American Council idents or their representatives of affili- are an enthusiastic and productive group, for Polish Culture umbrella. ates and supporters, to take an active but our membership is dwindling. This part, by attending board meetings and is a common problem within all organi- Yes, I promised a busy and productive being in communications with me. Work- zations throughout the United States. year. This is just the beginning! ing together we will have a very pro- We will be forming a membership com- ductive administration. mittee. If you have any suggestions or Bog Zaplac Congratulations and sincere thanks desire to be on this important commit- Polish Heritage Polish Heritage is the official publication of the American Council for Polish Culture, a confederation of affiliated Polish-American organizations and individuals in the continental United States, propagating the knowledge and appreciation of the culture and civilization of Poland, Mark Kohan, Editor-in-Chief and the contributions of Americans of Polish descent to the history and culture of the United States of America. The Council conceived and helped fund Polish-American News in English! the establishment of the American Center of Polish Culture in Washington, D.C. Subscribe to the nation’s largest, independent Polish-American monthly newspaper. News from all aspects of Polonia: POLISH HERITAGE ¥ Religion ¥ Music ¥ Sports ¥ ¥ People ¥ Academia ¥ Poland ¥ Peter Obst, Editor-in-Chief ¥ Youth ¥ Politics ¥ Culture ¥ Folklore 67 Lower Orchard Drive, Levittown, PA 19056-2722 ¥ Email: [email protected] Deborah Majka, Associate Editor Member News A great tool to introduce colleagues, 812 Lombard Street #12, Philadelphia, PA 19147-2661 students, friends, and family to Polonia Wallace M. West, Associate Editor Publications Received and Book Reviews 1 yr: $15.00 ¥ 2 yrs: $28.00 ¥ 3 yrs: $39 6507 107th Terrace No., Pinellas Park, FL 33782-2432 On subscriptions, renewals and other business matters write CALL TODAY! Carolyn L. Meleski, Business Manager (716) 893-5771 10020 Reese, Clarkston, MI 48348-1856

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he first Gen. Casimir Pulaski Schol- career in a college or conservatory. Ms. Slepecki about civic education in the US.” Debbie arships for Advanced Studies were was described by an evaluator as an “excep- Majka and Marie Hejnosz, President of the awarded this summer by the Amer- tionally fine young woman who has a great Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia, an T pride in her family and her Polish heritage… ACPC Affiliate, presented the $5,000 Pulaski icanT Council for Polish Culture to five out- standing Polish American students. Instituted a brilliant academic student…will be a superb Scholarship check to Theresa last month dur- a year ago by a Challenge Grant from the Con- teaching artist.” Kasia performed recently in ing a brief ceremony at the statue of the Schol- rad R. Walas family whose contributions now a concert especially arranged for her in Rochester arship’s namesake, General Pulaski. total $250,000, the Pulaski Endowment Fund NY on the occasion of the presentation of her remained untouched this year thanks to an Pulaski Scholarship award. The $5,000 check additional gift of $25,000 from the Walas fam- was presented to her on behalf of the ACPC ily for the 2001 awards. The five students who by Mr. Frederic Skalny, President of the Pol- received $5,000 each were selected from among ish Heritage Society of Rochester, a support- 19 applicants attending various US universi- ing organization of our Council. ties by a committee of five Council members, Danusha V. Goska Bloomington, IN Anna Mae Maglaty, Deborah Majka, Irena Ph.D. candidate in Folklore and Szewiola, Vivian Walkosz and Chairman Mar- Ethnomusicology, Indiana Uni- ion Winters, and are listed below. versity. Danusha has served as 2nd Lt. Scott Cuomo, a Peace Corps teacher in Africa USMC, Arlington VA and Nepal and a teacher/tutor MA in National Securities Stud- at colleges in NJ. She is a free- Helen J. Kaczmarek receives her award from Marion Winters at the Convention Banquet ies, Georgetown University, lance writer and broadcaster. Washington DC (Dec. 2001). Her many honors include Kosciuszko Foun- Helen J. Kaczmarek, Milwaukee, WI Honors include Dean’s List dation scholarships 1988-89 and 1992 and Ph.D. candidate in Behavioral Neuroscience, Uni- 1995 to present; Phi Alpha FLAS 1992. A faculty member wrote that “It versity of WI-Milwaukee. In addition to a Sigma Theta and Golden Key National Honor Soci- is clear from Ms. Goska’s record of publication Xi Grant in Aid of Research, 2000, Helen has eties. One evaluator wrote, “an utterly selfless that already, as a graduate student, she is more garnered 16 Awards (1992-01), including five individual with Exceptional moral character. accomplished than many professors…a very Honor Societies, three student travel awards He is a role model to both peers and subordi- dedicated folklorist.” and Out-Standing Graduate Mentor Award nates, always exhibiting the highest qualities Nominee. She is a primary instructor in grad- of leadership.” In a letter to the Committee, uate courses and expects to earn her doctoral Scott pledged that to the extent possible, given degree in May 2002. One of her mentors wrote his Marine Corps service, he will be pleased “She is a tribute to her culture, gender, university to play a role in our Youth Leadership Conferences and field. She has outstanding teaching expe- and other Council programs. He concludes rience, a strong publication record and tremen- the letter with “You have my word that I will dous strength of character.” Ms. Kaczmarek’s use this scholarship to not only enhance my $5,000 award was presented to her by President own educational experiences, but more impor- Winters at the Awards Banquet during the tantly, to benefit the good of our great nation Council’s 53rd Annual Convention in Chicago (left to right) Marie Hejnosz, President Philadelphia and the world as a whole, as I strive to carry Heritage Society; Theresa G. Wojcik; Debbie Majka this summer. on the legacies of heroic Polish-Americans of Marion Winters pointed out that the Pulaski the past like General Pulaski.” Theresa G. Wojcik, Bensalem PA Scholarship Committee anticipates many more Katherine “Kasia” Slepecki, NYC Ph.D. candidate in Education, University of Penn- applicants for 2002 as word of the scholarships MA in Piano Performance, sylvania. Ms. Wojcik received a Fulbright Stu- spreads, but income from the Endowment Fund Manhattan School of Music, dent Award for Doctoral Research in Poland, will yield fewer scholarships than this year. Dec. 2001. Kasia has given 2001-02; Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarship The Polonia can help the scores of bright Pol- recitals in Poland and Hun- for summer study in Poland, 1999 and Golden ish American students working seriously to gary, at the Polish Embassy in Key National Honor Society Scholarship, obtain the finest education US Universities Washington DC and per- 1995. A faculty member praised her work, “Her offer by contributing to the Pulaski Scholar- formed with the Rochester proposal addresses issues that are critical for ships Endowment Fund for Advanced Studies. Philharmonic Orchestra. She plans to con- the future of democracy in Poland and East- For information about the Scholarships pro- tinue her studies toward a Doctorate of Musi- ern Europe in general; her works, I believe, gram, please contact Marion Winters, (978) cal Arts and looks forward to a teaching will have significant implications for the debates 425-6265, Page 4 Polish Heritage Fall 2001 ACPC and Affiliate/Supporting Member News

POLISH AMERICAN CULTURAL NET- lyricist and pianist, Hubert Szymanski. Both of Directors, the club elected: Alicia Petrucci, WORK, TORRANCE, CA. Editor, Artur were born and educated in Poland and are Bernadette Wiermanski, Walter Zachari- Zygmont reports that members of the Polish living in Sweden. ❧ In cooperation with asiewicz, Mary Ann Evan, Lisa Helling, Esq. American Cultural Network of Torrance several local Polish-American organizations, and Sophie Miskiewicz Peters. ❧ The Pol- attended the Ninth Annual Paderewski Fes- the PCF sponsored a celebration of the 210th ish American Arts Assn of Washington, DC, tival in Paso Robles. Since Poland has declared Anniversary of May 3, 1791, Polish Consti- Inc., can be accessed at http://members.aol.com/ the Year 2001 to be the International Paderewski tution at the Massachusetts StateHouse. After informacja/paaa Year, special guests at the festival included speeches and greetings by State the Los Angeles Consul General of Poland, officials, the Polish Consul Krzysztof Kasprzyk and the Consul for Cultural and Polonia representatives, Affairs, Roman Czarny. In honor of Poland's the exhibit highlighting the distinguished musical history, rare composi- May 3rd Polish Constitution tions from the renaissance and baroque peri- was presented. The obser- ods were performed by the New World Baroque vance was very well attended Symphony, including works by Gomulka, and received. Bogdanowicz and Telemann, the latter hav- ❧ ❧ ❧ ing lived and performed as choral director and organist in Poland in the early 1700's. POLISH-AMERICAN The final event of the festival, after Paderewski's ARTS ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON, DC, INC., celebrated (left to right) Linda White, Alicia Petrucci, Mary “Dream Concert” for youth and a Gala Ann Evan, Estelle von Wachtel-Torres, Sharon Paderewski Ball in the Paso Robles Inn, where its 35th Anniversary this year with a Jade Moseley, Henry Czauski, Thomas Brzostowski, Paderewski stayed when he visited, was the Dinner at the Wardman Park Marriott Hotel Elaine Payne Sunday Champagne Brunch and Piano Con- on February 24. A program booklet of the his- ❧ ❧ ❧ cert brilliantly performed by Karol Radzi- tory of the PAAA and of each past president with their respective photo served as an attrac- AMERICAN CENTER OF POLISH CUL- wonowicz. Mr. Radziwonowicz played pieces TURE, INC., WASHINGTON, DC Mr. by Paderewski and Chopin for two hours, for tive souvenir for guests. The highlight of the evening was the stellar performance of two pre- Anthony J. Szuszczewicz, President/CEO of which he received a standing ovation. vious Marcella Kochanska Sembrich ACPC Polonia Bank, Philadelphia, PA, was awarded ❧ ❧ ❧ Award winners, notably Dr. Laura Kakfa and the Ellis Island “Medal of Honor” on May 12, 2001, at Ellis Island, NY. Mr. Szuszczewicz, a THE POLISH CULTURAL CLUB OF Mr. Joshua Sekoski. ❧ The PAAA extended resident of Philadelphia, was one of 139 recip- GREATER HARTFORD The Polish Cul- its Annual Scholarship award program in the ients from throughout the U.S. to receive this tural Club of Greater Hartford joined in the year 2001 to include two recipients: Alexan- coveted award in 2001. There were over 30,000 celebration of the 210th anniversary of the dra Sysko of Sterling, Virginia, was granted nominees for this honor, which has been Polish Constitution in festivities at the State $1,000 to further her studies in journalism at awarded to six Past Presidents of the U.S. ❧ Capitol on May 3rd. It was sponsored by the St. Bonaventure University in New York while Mr. Szuszczewicz is active in many organiza- House and Senate members of Polish descent. Jill Marie Buchacik was granted $500 to help tions. He serves on the Executive Commit- Clifford Archie represented the Club as he made complete her undergraduate studies. Special tee of the American Center of Polish Cul- his address before Gov. John Rowland and commendation was paid 15-year old Tomasz ture in Washington, DC; he is Vice President other dignitaries. Lottie Pozniak and Ann Macura of Baltimore, MD, for his outstand- of Pen Ryn Mansion, Inc; Board Member of and Carol Oleasz prepared the exhibit. Club ing academic achievements at Georgetown Uni- ❧ Northeast Philadelphia YMCA; Board Mem- member Deborah Krawiec served as coordi- versity. The PAAA participated in key sessions of the ACPC Annual Youth Lead- ber of Nazareth Hospital; Member of the Pol- nator of the entire event. Jadwiga Kordowski ish Heritage Society of Philadelphia and sev- was the chairman of the successful Cake Raf- ership Conference, which is directed by the ❧ ❧ dynamic Dr. Maria Chrypinski. As in the past, eral other organizations. Mr. Szuszczewicz fle held on May l9 and 20. The Annual is married and has two children. He holds Scholarship Awards Reception was held on the youthful student conferees participated enthusiastically in the PAAA Annual Festi- degrees in Pharmacy and Chemistry from the June 14 at the Solomon Wells House in Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Sci- Wethersfield, CT. Chairwomen Jennie Javorski val of the Wreaths. This time, however, Pol- ish TV media were on hand to record the gay ence and is known for his philanthropy, which and Anna-Mae Maglaty awarded scholarships ❧ benefits children. to Monika Kordowski, a senior at Stonehill proceedings for viewing in Poland. New College, Andrea Krusiewicz, a freshman at officers and directors were elected on May 27 Providence College and to Amy Groszyk, a at the General Membership Meeting held at junior at the University of CT. the American University. The new execu- tive officers are: President, Henry Czauski, ❧ ❧ ❧ Esq; First Vice President, Estelle von Wach- POLISH CULTURAL FOUNDATION tel-Torres, MD; Second Vice-President, Sharon L. Moseley; Recording Secretary, Lidia M. Boston, MA, on February 10, in Wayland, (left to right) Albin Obal, Chairman of the Board sponsored a Jazz Concert featuring world-class White; Corresponding Secretary, Elaine Payne; American Center of Polish Culture; Anthony J. violinist Wieslawa Szymanska and composer, Treasurer, Andrzej Koplewski. For the Board Szuszczewicz, Ellis Island Medal Recipient; Al Koproski Fall 2001 Polish Heritage Page 5 ACPC and Affiliate/Supporting Member News

FRIENDS OF POLISH ARTS, DETROIT, II Catholic Museum, a special Mass at the women, has received great support from the MI At our March 23 General Membership National Shrine Chapel and dedication of local community and, in particular, the Men’s meeting, FPA Officer Laurie Gomulka Palaz- the Statue of Pope John Paul II. ❧ On June Club from St. Agnes Church who have donated zolo presented a preview of her upcoming 24, a special Mass commemorating Polish- clothing and $1,000 to assist with shipping costs. book, Horn Man, which documents 100 years American contributions to Detroit was held ❧ Susan Strempek Shea presided at the of the Polish-American musician in Detroit. at St. Hyacinth Church in Poletown as part signing of her new book, “Around Again,” Some photographs from the book and other of the celebrations surrounding Detroit’s Tri- on July 14, at Valley Bookseller, Stillwater, vintage items depicting the Polish-American centennial Celebration. The program included Minnesota. ❧ Cantores Minores, the Arch- musician in Detroit will be on display at an the unveiling of a magnificent wall mural and diocesan Boychoir of , under the direc- upcoming exhibit and lecture series entitled special recognition of outstanding Detroit tion of Joseph Herter, who are touring the “The Polish Presence in Detroit,” which is Polish-Americans and Polonia organizations U.S. in celebration of their Tenth Anniver- part of Detroit's Tricentennial Celebration. (among them, FPA), as well as Polish musi- sary, presented concerts in Minneapolis on FPA members are busy with preparations for cal entertainment. August 9-10. Homestays provided an oppor- events surrounding the exhibit, including a tunity for the Minneapolis community to get wine and cheese reception on October 6. The to know the boys. exhibit will run from October 7, 2001 through ❧ ❧ ❧ March 2002 at the Detroit Historical Museum and will examine and document the history THE POLANIE CLUB OF MIN- of Detroit’s Polish-American community, one NEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL The Polanie Club of the area's largest ethnic groups. It will of Minneapolis/St. Paul has awarded five, include photographs, letters, artifacts, and $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors of other materials illustrating how the Polish Polish ancestry. ❧ Members of the Colum- culture, workforce and politics have helped Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota bia Heights’ Sister Cities International Com- shape the City of Detroit and metropolitan Director Charlene Kaletka Delaney in the Polish mittee planted a Linden tree (Lipa) at Lomi- area. ❧ FPA’s Annual Youth Art Compe- culture booth which the group designed and manned anki Park in recognition of the 10th anniver- at the International Institute at RiverCentre in St. sary of the city’s cultural relationship with tition on May 6 at the Orchard Lake Gale- Paul, Minnesota. ria, under the artful direction of Marian Lomianki, Poland. The Committee, with the Owczarski, produced 100 pieces of art by over THE POLISH AMERICAN CULTURAL assistance of Bobby and Steve’s Auto Repair, 40 students. Winners were Melinda Steffen INSTITUTE OF MINNESOTA The Pol- raised over $8,000 which was forwarded to (First Prize), Nastassja Mirawski (Second ish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota Lomianki officials to purchase a new ambu- Prize), Ted Yo On (Third Prize), and Adam (PACIM) took part in the 64th Annual Fes- lance. Currently, the group has a larger goal Brzozowski (Best Polish Theme). Honorable tival of Nations held May 3-6, 2001 at St. in mind – to build a new hospital wing! Mentions were given to Sonia Maranska, June Paul's RiverCentre. PACIM’s kitchen booth Park, Andrzej Burkat, and Jae Jung Seo. ❧ sold 6,400 Polish sausage sandwiches and At our May 25 General Membership Meet- 3,100 pierogi along with home-made bigos, ing, members were treated to a lecture by Pro- cheesecake, ciasto, and raspberry tea. This fessor J. Wrobel on “The Poetry of W. Szym- year's Festival theme was, “Accessories,” which borska.” ❧ Many FPA members attended PACIM interpreted with a colorful scene of the Polish American Congress Michigan Divi- Babcia's sewing room. The Dolina Folk Dancers sion's weekend bus trip to the recently opened performed during the Festival and also ran Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Wash- the Polish bazaar. ❧ Since the first of the ington, D.C., from June 7 to 10. They enjoyed year, PACIM PDD has sent 61 large boxes of (left to right) Will Kawski, and PACIM Directors the festivities, including the reception at Con- clothing to orphan homes in Poland. The Susan Szczukowski and Bruce Sliwa Rubinat at the stitution Hall, tickets to the Pope John Paul project, spearheaded by four Polish-born kitchen booth in the Festival of Nations sponsored by the International Institute of Minnesota at RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minnesota. ACPC List of Deceased Since the 2000 Convention

Friends of Polish Art, Polish American Cultural Polish Arts Club of Chicago Victor Lechowicz Walter Twardowski Detroit Institute of Minnesota Estelle Fidelle Joseph Pasuite Polish Heritage Club of John Ozarski Irene Skowron Dominik Mirecki Jean Truver Syracuse Lillian Szymanski Polish American Cultural Polish Arts Club of Trenton Irene Trzcinski Frances K. Fazekas Halina Wachocka Society of Metro St. Louis Irene Blohm Sophie Vaughn Regina A. Kilmer Kopernik Society of Helen Bertacchi Polish Arts Club of Stephanie Zygmunt Jane Wagner Broome County William Figurski Jr. Youngstown Polish Cultural Society of Dr. Edward D. Kozlowski Leonard Janaski Catherine Ciconella the Palm Beaches Chester Symancyk Edwin Paradowski Andrew Cika Chester Kluz Polanie Club of Minneapolis/ Sophie Pondo Stella C. Lesniak Edward Lewandowski St. Paul William Rogers Emily Mika Zenobia Sobocinska Sophie Armstrong Chester Szydlowski Polish Arts League of Polish Heritage Club of Irene Jasinski Polish American Cultural Pittsburgh Philadelphia Polish American Arts Society of Stamford Mary Gruszczynski Francis Chwabinski Assoc. of Washington Joseph Tulinski Zevonia Jurkowski Christina Olkowska Ludwik Zeranski Mary Tulinski Leona Kozlowski Elizabeth Slabinski Page 6 Polish Heritage Fall 2001

rd ments of Ruth Slenczynska, 53 Annual concert pianist and author, in the music world fascinated Convention the listeners. She was called Continued from page 1 by the London Times, as “the greatest among women pianists Polonaise and superbly demonstrated at the today” and when she made piano the varieties over the ages. Some of the her debut at the age of eight, music was also expertly performed by two of the New York Times labeled Jaroslaw’s young students. her the “greatest prodigy since The Awards Banquet and Ball on Saturday Mozart.” In her acceptance evening was but the culmination of a superbly speech for our Cultural Kinga Skretkowicz-Ferguson (center)winner of the Marcella Sembrich Vocal Competition planned and expertly executed convention. The Achievement Award, Ms. scene at the Crystal Ballroom of the Millen- Slenczynska enthusiastically extolled the nium Knickerbocker Hotel with its illumi- virtues and accomplishments of the Polonia. nated glass-block dance floor, enormous sparkling The Distinguished Service Award was pre- chandeliers, and tables bedecked with huge sented to Dr. Edward Kozlowski posthumously bouquets of white roses, was variously described and accepted by his wife, Valentina, who is the as “a touch of magic” and a “bajka” (fairy tale)! current president of our Affiliate, Kopernik One of the two $1,000 Skalny Scholar- Society of Broome County, NY. Under Dr. ships for 2001 was presented to Derek Mar- Kozlowski’s dynamic leadership the Kopernik usarz, a Ph.D. student in Polish/Comparative Society was founded and a year later he astounded everyone by successfully con- cluding a project to build the Valentina Kozlowska receives the Distinguished Kopernik Observa-tory in Service Award from Marion Winters on behalf of 1973 to commemorate the her husband, the late Dr. Edward D. Kozlowski 500th anniversary of the birth of Mikolaj Kopernik (Coper- nicus) and donating it to the local arts and sciences cen- ter and the people of Broome County. Through his untir- ing efforts, the Observatory was expanded to become the finest public observatory in Dancing on the lighted floor of the Crystal Ballroom at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel the nation, where grade and high school children are offered Linguistics at the University of Illinois-Chicago. the opportunity to experience science first- Marusarz was also the lucky winner of two hand in astronomy, engineering and earth sci- Ruth Slenczynska receives the Cultural round trip tickets to Poland, donated by LOT ence. Mrs. Kozlowski stirred the audience with Achievement Award from Marly Ellen Tyszka, Airlines and raffled by the Polish Arts Club a ringing appeal for Polonians to play an active First Vice President ACPC of Chicago. Helen Kaczmarek, a Ph.D. can- role in cultural and educational programs and all who participated, for making ACPC’s didate in Behavioral Neuroscience at the Uni- throughout their communities. 53rd Annual Convention one of matchless versity of Wisconsin- The Convention Co-Chairs and commit- perfection! Milwaukee, was presented with a $5,000 tees left no stone unturned in their planning Not to be overlooked were the dedicated Casimir Pulaski Scholarship for 2001 by Pres- and execution of this magnificent conven- and talented labors of the officers and com- ident Winters (similar awards have been granted tion. So who else, but a Polish American Jus- mittees of the Council itself. It was their prodi- to four other Polish American students in the tice of the Illinois Supreme Court, the gious efforts that oiled the machinery that US). Honorable Mary Ann McMorrow, was cho- kept the business end of the convention run- Bernadette and Richard Wiermanski’s auto- sen to administer the oath of office to the new ning smoothly. It is thanks to the sacrifices of biographical sketch of their family background, president of the American Council for Polish personal time by these members that delegates their careers and various Polish-American ac- Culture, Richard Wiermanski, and all the offi- were able to register quickly, check in promptly tivities, as they jointly received the Council’s cers, directors and committees who will be at the Credentials desk each day, refer as nec- Founders Award, touched the audience deeply. serving with him. essary to a complete Convention Reports Book, Both were born in Chicago where Dick owned The convention’s final evening concluded run through the nominations and election and operated businesses while Bernadette with dancing to Anthony Kawalkowski’s sim- processes in orderly fashion, shop in the books taught school and both were very much involved ply outstanding orchestra. The American and crafts room, speed excitedly through three with the Chicago Polonia. Their Washington Council for Polish Culture expresses its deep- money-raising raffles/auction, and donate gen- DC Polonia activities are very extensive and est gratitude to the most charming hosts, the erously to the Lynch Foundation Challenge they also find time to offer their services to Polish Arts Club of Chicago, its president, for the Youth Leadership Conference Endow- civic and religious organizations. Conrad Miczko, the Co-Chairs Dr. Vivian ment. The dedicated efforts of these Council A recitation of the remarkable achieve- Walkosz and Robert Maycan, the committees members allowed ample time for reports, dis- Fall 2001 Polish Heritage Page 7

Installation of Officers, with oath of office being administered by the Honorable Mary Ann McMorrow, Richard and Bernadette Wiermanski on the Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court podium after receiving the Founders Award cussions and motions so that the delegates uine love and appreciation for one another. Please join us in the land of our ances- could enjoy leisure time and freedom to explore We can now look forward to another such tors at our 54th Annual Convention. Help the wonders of Chicago. celebration in Krakow, Poland next summer. celebrate our inner Polish spirit as described Words can scarcely express the beautiful Co-Chairs Bernadette and Richard Wier- eloquently by Eric Kelly who wrote the chil- and rewarding experiences the delegates and manski and Debbie and Henry Majka made dren’s story “Trumpeter of Krakow”: guests enjoyed the week of the Convention. a special journey recently to Poland on our behalf, Nowhere in the world is the spirit of self- In addition to taking part in the many delight- exploring sites and hotels for the 2002 Con- sacrifice so noble, nowhere in the world is ful events described above, participants enjoyed vention. They determined that Krakow is the national culture found to be so high and so meeting with Polish American friends from ideal location and are reviewing the best offers sensitive, nowhere is to be found the same various states, the “shakers and movers” in from hotels for convention headquarters. devotion as in Poland to things of the intel- their communities. Everyone shared in the Exciting programs are in the planning stages lect or the spirit. Polish Spirit of true comradeship and gen- as well as post-convention tours. ACPC Scholarship Skalny Scholarships for 2002

The American Council for Polish Culture The American Council for Polish Culture is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Scholarship Committee is now accepting the Skalny Foundation in giving distinctive recognition and support to Polish-American applications for its year 2002 Scholarship youths who pursue Polish Studies. The two honorees chosen for the Louis and Nellie Skalny Awards. College students from an ACPC 2001 Scholarships are likely heirs to leadership roles in the Polish American community. Affiliate or Supporting organization may com- Martha Brozyna, Ph.D. pete for a grant toward summer study in Poland. •Candidate – History, University of Southern California •Polish Academy of Sci- The purpose of the grant is to enable an Amer- ences, Institute of History, Warsaw, Poland, Affiliated through a Fulbright Grant, ican student of Polish heritage to participate Sept. 1999 through June 2000 •Rutgers University, Newark NJ, B.A., May 1995 in the Summer Study Sessions offered by the (1) History (2) Political Science, Minor: Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations or any of Poland's •Awards: 7, including Ahmanson Foundation, Dissertation Fellowship Kosciuszko great universities. Foundation Scholarship and Fulbright Grant •Teaching Experience since 1995, To qualify for the year 2002 grant of including Visiting Part-Time Lecturer, Rutgers University, History 201; History of $1,500.00, the applicant must be of Polish Western Civilization - Summer 2001 descent, attend an accredited school of higher learning (preferably a junior or senior col- Derek Marusarz, Ph.D. lege), and be a member of ACPC or one of •Candidate, Polish/Comparative Linguistics University of Illinois at Chicago (UI- its affiliate or supporting organizations. Can- C); MST, Mathematics, expected 12/02, UI-C; MA, Slavic Studies, 5/98, UI-C; didates must submit detailed personal data, MS, Mathematics, 5/94, IL State University; BA, Mathematics, 5/95, IL Wesleyan including scholastic achievement, their activ- University. •Post Graduate Fellowship, Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland ities in an ACPC affiliate or supporting orga- 1/98-6-99, awarded monthly stipend by Polish Government and Kosciuszko Foun- nization or in the Polish community, and state dation •Independent Study – currently working with professor translating poems why they believe they should receive the and essays by Julian Przybos; they plan to publish their joint effort as a short anthol- grant. The deadline for submitting the appli- ogy to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Przybos’ birth and to introduce him to the English speak- cation is February 1, 2002. Applicants should ing world. •Recommendation (GPA 5.0) “has always fulfilled all requirements magna cum laude” – “I have been struck not only by his professional knowledge, but also by his excellent judgement and his also submit a letter of recommendation from obvious high principles.” •Home: Oak Park, IL an ACPC member or affiliate/supporting organization and mail the application to: Mrs. ACPC Skalny Committee: Rose Kruszewski, Scholarship Committee Irena Szewiola - Chair Chairperson, 7500 West 128th Street, Miami, Debbie Majka FL 33156. tel: (305) 238-4511. Marion V. Winters Page 8 Polish Heritage Fall 2001

Group picture at the Polish Embassy, with Councillor Dariusz Wisniewski

Two Views of the Washington D.C. Youth Leadership Conference

My Leadership Week ings with people that I would have never light ceremony - sponsored annually by the in Washington expected to have the opportunity to meet. ACPC Washington Affiliate - the Polish The group had personal time scheduled with American Arts Association. by Anna M. Wilczak each of our speakers, and access to people and During our YLC week, we met with Cameron places that most “tourists” simply would mot Munter, a former UCLA professor and mem- From June 17 through 23, I joined 18 other be able to arrange. We met with a variety of ber of the White House National Security Americans of Polish descent at the Fifth Youth leaders in the realms of national and international Council. He focused on how important Poland Leadership Conference of the American Coun- government, politics, and Polonia. Some were and Polish Americans are in the eyes of the cil for Polish Culture (ACPC) in Washing- of Polish descent, while others held positions White House and European policy issues. ton, DC. It was a wonderful opportunity, not that somehow connected them to Poland or Poland is a poster child for other emerging only for me personally, but for all those who Polish American relations. The best part was democracies to follow in terms of its success- attended as well. The group was made up of that we as students were allowed to ask ques- ful transition to a democratic society, and its university students and recent graduates from tions and dialogue one-on-one with these entrance into NATO. Other people that we ten states and fourteen universities. About leaders, (on issues that were personal, per- met included: Jim Miklaszewski - NBC News two thirds of this year's group, (like myself), taining to Poland, or Polish Americans here Pentagon Correspondent; Sandra Sobieraj - were born in Poland and the rest were of sec- in the States); receiving from these promi- White House Associated Press Correspon- ond, third, and fourth generations. nent and respected individuals, very personal dent; Dr. Mark Brzezinski - former White When I found out that I was selected to and open answers and even career advice! House Director for Russian, Ukrainian and take part in the conference, I was both excited Some of the places that we visited and had Eurasian Affairs; Ian Brzezinski - Senate for- and apprehensive. Spending a week in our private meetings included: our nation's Cap- eign Relations Committee; Dr. Stanley Ble- nation's capital sounded very appealing, but ital, the Pentagon and Press Briefing Room, jwas - Central CT State Chair of Polish Stud- I was not exactly sure how this conference the Polish Embassy, the American Center of ies and Holocaust Museum Board member; would work out and what was expected of Polish Culture (founded by the American Mishael Porembski - producer/director of a me. Little did I know that this would be one Council for Polish Culture), the newly opened documentary of her father's wartime experi- of the best experiences in my life thus far! Pope John Paul II Cultural Museum, The ences "Burning Questions." Although I came all the way from South- National Shrine Basilica, Arlington National The American Council for Polish Culture ern California, somehow, I was the first to Cemetery, the White House-Old Executive was organized in 1948; to promote Polish cul- arrive at George Washington University's Office, Kennedy Center, and a customized ture in the United States. It has affiliate mem- Crawford Hall dormitory. Soon, my room- "Polish Washington, D.C. Tour" led by inter- bers nation-wide, including California. In mate from Chicago arrived, as well as others. nationally known Polish American sculptor, fifty-plus years, it has organized many national Once we had settled in, our director Dr. Maria Gordon Kray - whose own works are promi- and international projects and activities that Chrypinski, oriented us to the week's events. nently displayed throughout Washington, have promoted Polish-Americans and Pol- Following the meeting, we all realized that D.C.Our intensive but exhilarating week was ish culture. Among its most far reaching and the next seven days would be an educational highlighted by the ACPC YLC delegates' acclaimed activities is the Youth Leadership experience and no vacation. starring role at the Lincoln Memorial, in the Conference (YLC). The ACPC-YLC is an The next seven days consisted of meet- beautiful "Wianki" (St. John's Eve) candle- Continued on the next page. Fall 2001 Polish Heritage Page 9

annual event, that takes place in Wash- future and the search for true answers for sion and Poland’s role in Europe and foreign ington, D.C., for Polish Americans, ages 17- problems facing Polonia today. policy making process. Another important 25, who are interested in civic and political This multifaceted conference enabled us issue we explored dealt with ways in which leadership and making a "positive difference" to become familiar with many areas of pub- we, as young Polish-Americans can and should as Polish-Americans in national and inter- lic and political life in the United States. We participate in Polonia organizations through- national realms. It is most generously spon- were strongly encouraged to become active out the United States and uphold our cul- sored by the American Council for Polish on the local, national and international lev- ture and ethnicity, as well as educate Amer- Culture, and dynamically organized and led, els, pursue our academic and career goals icans and fellow about the richness of on a volunteer basis, by YLC creator/direc- while keeping our Polish heritage alive. This our history and the beauty of our multi-lay- tor, Dr. Maria Chrypinski. Currently through event has proven to be an extremely moti- ered traditions and customs. We discussed the generosity of the Lunch Foundation Chal- vating factor as well as a bonding experience resources available through the American lenge Grant - for every dollar that is con- for the participants. The opportunity of Council for Polish Culture and methods to tributed to support the YLC, the Lynch Fund exchanging ideas, sharing experiences, dis- advance and advertise Youth Leadership Con- will donate an additional dollar and a half. cussing controversial issues facing Poland and ferences within the Polish community. If there ever was a time to invest in the future Polish Americans, attempting to find answers The year’s composition of the conference of Polish American Youth, and securing our for the future while analyzing the past were was somewhat usual because most of the par- place in national leadership levels, the time all inspiring forces of this intense, well-orga- ticipants were born and raised in Poland, but is now! nized conference. now live in the United States. Polish was the The ACPC-YLC motto is "The Future is Highlights of the conference included predominant language during the few leisure Now!" By writing this article, I hope that meetings with: activities. Dr. Chrypinski kept a very strict sched- Polish American youth (and far-sighted Polo- • Mark Brzezinski (son of Zbigniew Brzezin- ule: we woke up early each morning to make nians, who want to "make a difference" for ski), a former director of Southeast European it in time for the scheduled meeting and came our Youth), take advantage of this opportu- Affairs at the National Security Council at back to the dormitory late in the evening. nity and experience, like I did, a chance of a the White House. Every single day was intense, full of interest- lifetime! If anyone has any questions about • Dr. Stanley Blejwas, CSU Professor of ing, eye-opening dialogues with influential and this conference, please contact ACPC-YLC History and the holder of the Endowed Chair knowledgeable people. All seventeen con- Director, Dr. Maria Chrypinski at (734) 782- of Polish American Studies at the Center ference participants, along with Pani Maria 4917; e-mail: [email protected]; and make Connecticut State University. Chrypinski resided in the conveniently located a tax-deductible contribution to support the • Jim Miklaszewski, White House NBC George Washington dormitory and were later ACPC-YLC. Please also visit the website of Pentagon Correspondent. joined by the media reporters, Marek Podlecki the American Council for Polish Culture - • Cameron Munter, Director for Central from the Polish TV in New York and Mal- www.polishcultureacpc.org Europe at the National Security Council. gorzata Ptaszynska, Chicago Polish Radio. • Michael Porembski, Emmy award-win- Saturday, June 23rd was the last day of this ning documentarian, promoting positive dis- very successful conference and also a very American Council for Polish course between Polish Jewish and Christian special evening. It was the Night of Saint Culture Youth Leadership survivors of the Holocaust. John's and "Wianki on the Mall" ceremony, Conference • Sandra Sobieraj, a seven-year veteran which is a celebration of the Summer Solstice of The Associated Press at the White House. on the traditional Polish Saint John's Eve by Angieszka Gnoinska • Dr. Michael Szporer, the founder and (Noc Swietojanska). The event was spon- editor of an electronic news bulletin SIEC, sored by the local affiliate of the American American Council for Polish Culture spon- which is the largest Polonia/Poland network Council for Polish Culture and the Polish sored a week-long Youth Leadership Con- originating in Washington, D.C. American Arts association of Washington, ference in Washington, D.C., June 17-23. • Ian Brzezinski (older son of Zbigniew D.C. It was an unforgettable experience, in [Editor's note: Local Polanie Club and Pol- Brzezinski), State Foreign Relations Com- which all female participants were dressed ish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota mittee. up in white gowns and with flower “wianki” (PACIM) provided a scholarship for Ms. • And many others [wreaths] on our heads. During this special Gnoinska.] It was directed and organized by We also got a chance to explore the newly- evening we got a chance to publicly thank Dr. Maria Chrypinski, the creator and a ded- opened Pope John Paul II Cultural Center, Dr. Chrypinski and sing “Sto Lat” over the icated director of the American Council for tour the U.S. Capitol, had lunch and a dis- microphone. Polish Culture Youth Conferences. cussion at the Polish embassy, tour of Wash- We have established a network of future As a member of this group of seventeen ington with the distinguished sculptor, Gor- Polish-American leaders, made useful con- vigorous and intelligent young Polish-Amer- don Kray, dinner at the Kennedy Center. We tacts and are ready to make a change in our icans each one of us was able to engage in watched a documentary "Burning Questions" lives and the lives of others by supporting conversations and debates, which opened which deals with the Catholic Holocaust and local Polonia organizations, starting our our minds to the capacity and complexity of engaged in various discussions with the direc- careers or contributing to various causes. today's Polonia. We were selected to partic- tor, Michael Porembski. Due to the relatively This conference was an incredible learning ipate in this event, based on the essay we had small size of the group, each one of us was experience and I strongly encourage every submitted and recommendations provided able to express his or her views during the student who meets the prerequisites, to con- by our professors. Our group represented a meetings and ask questions. Most popular tact Dr. Chrypinski and apply for the next diversity of social backgrounds as well as aca- international politics-related topics included: American Council for Polish Culture Youth demic and career interests, but we had a lot the recent visit of the U.S. President George Leadership Conference. It is a truly life- in common and genuine concerns about the W. Bush in Poland, European Union expan- altering experience. Fall 2001 Polish Heritage Page 11 Krakow Beckons American Council for Polish Culture Convention July 16-21, 2002 rakow is one of the most beautiful and magical cities in all of Europe. Established as a city since the XIII century, it’s an exquisite example of The colonnaded inner courtyard of Wawel Castle Kmedieval and renaissance architecture and art. Stand in the Main Mar- ket Square, or relax in an outdoor cafe at Wierzynek, a restaurant dating back to the XIV century. You’re surrounded by Sukiennice, the Cloth Hall; St. A TENTATIVE Mary’s Church, with the magnificent Wit Stwosz Triptych; the statue of Adam 2002 CONVENTION Mickiewicz; and the ever-present flower ladies. Listen to the trumpeter sound the “Hejnal” every hour from St. Mary’s Church tower or hear a lively “Krakowiak” played by SCHEDULE the strolling musicians. All of these attractions plus the fact that Krakow houses Poland’s largest collection of art estimated at over 2 million pieces, in museums, churches, monaster- Tuesday, July 16 ies and private collections are the reason the UNESCO World Heritage Committee placed Arrival/Board Meeting/Reception for all Krakow, together with the nearby Wieliczka Salt Mine on the list of the first twelve major his- toric sites in the world. Wednesday, July 17 And members of the American Council for Polish Culture, their family and friends will Opening ceremonies, Lunch, Business have the opportunity to enjoy all that enchanted Krakow has to offer when we hold our 54th Sessions annual convention there from July 16-21, 2002. From our unique vantage point on the banks Marcella Kochanska-Sembrich Concert of the Vistula River (Wisla), the Forum Hotel, currently under renovation by the new owner, and Dinner at Wawel Castle Sofitel, provides a breathtaking view of Wawel Castle and Skalka (St. Peter’s on the Rock), Thursday, July 18 as well as all of the amenities of a first-class hotel. Room rates at the Sofitel: $112/person plus Day trip to Zakopane taxes for a double; $102/person plus taxes for a single. If all reservations are made through Pres- ident Dick Wiermanski and paid by wire transfer in advance, no tax will be charged—a sav- Visit at Marian Shrine of Ludzmierz, ings for each attendee. Imagine taking a break from our business sessions by meandering the Wooden Church at Debno banks of the Vistula. Luxuriate in the music of the Marcella Kochanska-Sembrich Concert Sightseeing in Zakopane reverberating through Wawel Castle. View Da Vinci’s “Lady with the Ermine” at the Czarto- Cable Car to Gubalowka ryski Museum. Explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine and marvel at the salt sculptures. In nearby Dinner with “Goralskie” folk Zakopane, ride the cable car for a spectacular view atop “Gubalowka.” Visit Wadowice, the entertainment birthplace of Pope John Paul II and Auschwitz. The Convention Committee has arranged with LOT Airlines for discounted fares from var- Friday, July 19 ious U.S. cities: Minneapolis, St. Louis, Detroit, Washington, DC, Chicago, Hartford, as well Business Sessions as cities in Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania and California. Direct flights to Krakow are limited; Lunch with Speaker some may have to fly into Warsaw and then on to Krakow. Transfers from Airport in Krakow Evening free in Krakow will be provided. (Dinner/Sightseeing) At this time, the exact costs and optional tour destinations are in the planning stages. Con- vention Co-Chairs Dick Wiermanski and Debbie Majka are hard at work preparing a convention Saturday, July 20 that will be both affordable for all and memorable. As soon as Business Sessions/Elections/Working detailed costs are available, they will be disseminated to all. Mark Board Meeting/Free afternoon your calendars and plan to travel with us to Poland. Babci’s and (Sightseeing) Dziadzi’s: show your grandchildren Poland! Closing Gala Awards Banquet Send your inquiries or deposit of $50 per person to: Sunday, July 21 Richard M. Wiermanski Optional Tour/Family Visits begin 162 Colony Crossing Edgwater, MD 21037-2758 phone: 410-798-7512 fax: 410-798-7513 e-mail: [email protected]

St. Florian’s gate, part of the remaining city walls The Sofitel Forum Hotel across the Vistula from the Wawel Royal Castle Complex Page 12 Polish Heritage Fall 2001 Resolutions Read At the American Council for Polish Culture’s 53rd Annual Meeting in Chicago on Saturday, July 21, 2001

1. WHEREAS; the 53rd Convention of the tions applaud Mr. Winters for his energetic efforts Roman Catholic Union of America, Mr. Wal- American Council for Polish Culture was suc- and extend our deepest appreciation for his lace Ozog, invited the American Council for cessfully co-chaired by dr. Vivian Walkosz and accomplishments on behalf of ACPC. Polish to the Polish Museum of America for a Robert Maycan, and WHEREAS; the Con- 5. WHEREAS; the City of Detroit is celebrating private tour. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED vention was two years in planning and execu- the 300th Anniversary of its founding on July that the Council expresses its gratitude to Mr. tion by various committees within the Polish 24th 2001, and WHEREAS; the City of Detroit Ozog for this opportunity to view their perma- Arts Club of Chicago, and WHEREAS; they is the site of the very first American Council for nent displays along with the 67th Annual Fine presented us with a fabulous bird's eye view from Polish Culture Convention. THEREFORE BE Art Exhibition sponsored by the Polish Arts the top of the Hancock Building to the lush IT RESOLVED that this assembly wishes Detroit Club of Chicago which was also showing there. greenery and beauty found in the many parks and its affiliate, Friends of Polish Art: Happy 11. WHEREAS; Paz Domeyko presented to and avenues of downtown Chicago. THERE- Birthday - STO LAT! the Council an interesting and informative lec- FORE BE IT RESOLVED that all convention 6. WHEREAS; the Polish Arts Club of Chicago ture about her ancestor, Ignacy Domeyko, and attendees acknowledge the warm hospitality, is celebrating its 75th Anniversary, and WHEREAS; his close ties to Polish intellectuals - including hard work and dedication which brought to they have served as our gracious host for this Adam Mickiewicz. THEREFORE BE IT fruition a very memorable and successful convention. 53rd Annual ACPC Convention, and WHEREAS; RESOLVED that the American Council for Pol- 2. WHEREAS; Deputy Consul Mariusz they have shown both the cosmopolitan side of ish Culture express its deep appreciation to Paz Brymora addressed the convention as keynote Chicago as well as its deep Polish roots (with Domeyko for her lecture and effort to complete speaker encouraging the continuation of cross- the performance of an authentic Gorale-High- a biography of her great-grandfather, which shed cultural ties between the United States and lander ensemble at the Tuesday evening recep- new light for Americans on this remarkable Pol- Poland THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that tion along with the next day's private showing ish explorer/educator/scientist of the 19th cen- the Council thanks Deputy Consul Mariusz for us at the Polish Museum of America.) THERE- tury. Brymora for his words of encouragement - so FORE BE IT RESOLVED that the American 12. WHEREAS; Jaroslaw Golembiowski pre- that the American Council for Polish Culture, Council for Polish Culture triumphantly pro- sented to the Council a lively and entertaining its affiliates, supporting organizations, and mem- claims: STO LAT and wishes the Polish Arts history of the development of the Polonaise, and bers will continue to nurture ties with Polish Club of Chicago continued success. WHEREAS; the lecture included wonderful per- academic institutions, cities, libraries, museums. 7. WHEREAS; this year's Youth Leadership formances by himself and his piano students, etc.; So in turn TOGETHER we can continue Conference was such a resounding success, and and WHEREAS; he expressed the commitment to foster a deeper understanding and realization WHEREAS; Dr. Maria Chrypinski did such a fan- to compose and continue the tradition of the of Polish culture. tastic job of organizing, leading, and inspiring Polonaise in a modern form. THEREFORE BE 3. WHEREAS; the American Council for her group of dedicated young people, and IT RESOLVED, the American Council for Pol- Polish Culture has conducted its 53rd Conven- WHEREAS; She introduced to the entire Coun- ish Culture enthusiastically thanks this talented tion at the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel, cil a young woman from this year's program who man and wishes him the greatest success in all and WHEREAS; the management, hospitality, seemed visibly invigorated and exuberant from of his future endeavors. employees, and location (so close to the Mag- the knowledge and personal growth she attained 13. WHEREAS; July 1st 2001 marked the nificent Mile) of the hotel have contributed to there. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the 75th anniversary of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge the success of this Convention. THEREFORE American Council for Polish Culture laud and built by Polish-born engineer, Ralph Modjeski BE IT RESOLVED that the management and staff praise Dr. Chrypinski for her skill in champi- (Rudolf Modrzejewski) in Philadelphia, and of the Millennium Knickerbocker Hotel be com- oning this program and inspiring both the Coun- WHEREAS; throughout his long career he mended and thanked for their hosting of the cil and the affiliates. advanced the science of bridge building while being ACPC Convention. 8. WHEREAS; this year marks the 60th associated with the construction of over 40 great 4. WHEREAS; Marion Winters is complet- Anniversary of the death of Ignace Jan Paderewski bridges on the North American continent - ing a highly successful two-year term as President - musician, composer, statesman. THEREFORE including the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. of the American Council for Polish Culture, and BE IT RESOLVED the American Council for THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that all atten- WHEREAS; Mr. Winters has served with dis- Polish Culture acknowledges this event and dees to this convention remember his accom- tinction on the ACPC Executive Board in a encourages all members and affiliates to promote plishments and disseminate his story through- number of elected offices prior to becoming pres- and memorialize this event. out our communities. ident, and WHEREAS; during his tenure in 9. WHEREAS; the year 2004 marks the 150th 14. WHEREAS; Adam Cardinal Maida, office, the ACPC has expanded and extended anniversary of the establishment of the first per- Archbishop of Detroit, brought to fruition the its programs in new areas, including participa- manent Polish community in the United States Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in our nation's tion in the National Council for Social Studies at Panna Maria, Texas. THEREFORE BE IT capitol, and WHEREAS; Mr. Piotr Nowak, the Conferences; the ACPC Youth Leadership Con- RESOLVED that the American Council for Pol- only Polish-speaking docent, does an outstand- ferences; the creation of "The Casimir Pulaski ish Culture strongly encourages its constituent ing job at the Center. THEREFORE BE IT Graduate Studies Scholarship Fund," and member organizations and all Polish Americans RESOLVED, the American Council for Polish WHEREAS; Mr. Winters has utilized his lead- to begin preparation for this important 150th Culture acknowledges the Pope John Paul II ership skills, as head of ACPC, to reach out to anniversary through appropriate celebrations, Cultural Center as a prominent beacon dispers- affiliate organizations and urged closer ties to research, education, and historical preservation ing information on one of Poland's purest son's, ACPC. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that activities and projects. Karol Wojtyla Pope John Paul II. all ACPC members and their affiliate organiza- 10. WHEREAS; the President of the Polish Nonprofit Org. IN THIS ISSUE Polish Heritage U.S. POSTAGE Page Business Office P AID 53rd Annual Convention–A Success!.... 1 10020 Reese Detroit, MI Clarkston, MI 48348-1856 Permit No. 1439 Message from the President ...... 2 Pulaski Scholarship Awards ...... 3 Address Service Requested Member News ...... 4 List of ACPC Deceased Members ...... 5 ACPC Scholarship for 2002 ...... 7 Skalny Scholarships ...... 7 Youth Leadership Conference ...... 8 Krakow Beckons ...... 11 A Special Need for Special Kids ...... 12

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In February of 2000, four Polish-born Ulica Zwirki I Wigury 19/21, 87-100 ladies approached the Board of Directors Torun c/o Director Barbara of the Polish American Cultural Institute Wegnerowska. Don't put off doing it too of Minnesota asking PACIM's support of long! It takes three months for packages their dream to send one box of clothing to arrive when sent by ship. to each of the 400 orphan homes in There is one special thing that A Poland. PACIM PDD was established and Director Wegnerowska has requested - it has now shipped 160 boxes of clothing. help her complete their new building We are very proud to have done so with which has sat unfinished for the last three Special the support of the local community. We years because of lack of funds. This new also realize that we've done is only “a structure has no heat, no electricity, no drop in the bucket.” plumbing and is missing some windows Need We asked PACIM director Charlene and the outside brick. While this new Delaney, while she was serving as building sits empty, the children are principal at the UNESCO camp in Torun, sleeping 6 and 8 to a bedroom. for to stop by the Specjalny Osrodek Are there any Polish American groups Szkolno-Wychowawczy Im. Janusza who would work with PACIM to Special Korczaka, to confirm the need in the encourage community organizations and Torun area. This school houses 400 trade unions to send funds for materials mentally and physically handicapped and volunteer tradesmen to complete the Kids children ages 2 to 24. The teachers are building? If you have experience in this doing the best they can to meet these type of fund-raising or some ideas on children's needs on a very limited budget. how PACIM should proceed, please They are short of everything. contact Charlene Delaney at If you would like to do something to [email protected] or 651-423-5020. make Christmas much brighter for these children, your contributions/gifts may be Judith Blanchard, Librarian sent to the Specjalny Osrodek Szkolno- PACIM (Polish American) Library Wychowawczy Im. Janusza Korczaka,