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International Polka Association 47Th Annual IPA Festival and Convention Sept 3Rd – 6Th at the Millennium Hotel Welcome to the World of Polka! by Ron Urbanczyk International Polka Association 47th Annual IPA Festival and Convention Sept 3rd – 6th at the Millennium Hotel Welcome to the World of Polka! By Ron Urbanczyk This year and next, the International Polka Association will host their annual festival and convention at the Millennium Hotel on Walden Avenue in Cheektowaga, NY. Buffalo is the Capital of the Polka World every Dyngus Day but for the next two years, this will happen twice a year. IPA President, Rick Rzeszutko along with the officers and directors invites everyone to celebrate the 47th Annual IPA Festival and Convention at the Millennium Hotel in Buffalo, NY this Labor Day Weekend. The event starts Thursday, September 3, 2015 and runs through Sunday, September 6, 2015. The Festival will kick off with a “Welcome to Buffalo Party” at 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 3rd sponsored by the United Cultural Society, Polish Happy Hour and the Millennium Hotel. The event will feature, Free Admission, Free Buffet, Music and entertainment by MC/DJ John Gora and polka music by Buffalo Music Hall of Famer Ron Urbanczyk and his New Direction Band. In addition to Polish Beers and Beverages, Polka Stars in attendance will be making guest appearances. On Friday September 4th, there is an open Kick Off party from 2:30 pm until 5:30 pm featuring an All-Star Jam Band, at 7:00 pm in the Main Ball Room music will be provided by Polka Family & The Knewz from Buffalo, NY. On Saturday, September 5th, at 10:00 am the 46th Annual IPA Awards Banquet will take place (10:00 am cocktails, 11:00 am Luncheon, 12:00 Noon Awards.). The Awards Banquet and Hall of Fame Inductions are the premier awards given out in the Polka Music Industry; it’s our version of the Grammy’s. This year’s winners have been announced and will be given their awards during the ceremony: Hall Of Fame Inductees: Chester Budny (Cleveland, Ohio), Florian Chmielewski (Apple Valley, MN ), Randy Koslosky (Pittsburgh, PA) and Mark Trzepacz (Buffalo, NY), former bandleader and trumpet player of the Dynatones. The Male Vocalist of the year is Lenny Gomulka from Ludlow, MA. Female Vocalist is Molly Busta Lange (Trempeleau, WI); yes the Molly B from RFD-TV’s Molly B Polka Party fame. This years’ Favorite Band is Dennis Polisky’s Maestro’s Men from MA, the Favorite Album is Love Notes by Kevin Adams (Cleveland, OH); and the Song of the Year is The Roads We Travel by the Polka Country Musicians. In addition to the Awards Banquet, from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm in the hotels Atrium, there will be a Pool Party featuring the Buffalo Touch. Entertainment in the Main Ballroom starts at 4:30pm and goes until 1:30 am featuring Dennis Polisky & The Maestro’s Men, the IPA Tribute Band and the Polka Country Musicians. On Sunday, September 5th, things get started with a Polka Mass at 10:00am served by Fr. Fabian Maryanski former Pastor of St. Andrews in Sloan, NY and the Polka Mass Music will be provided by The New Direction Band with guest vocalist Dave Gawronski. The 47th IPA Convention meeting and annual election of officers will start at 11:00 am. The current International Polka Association Officers and Directors are Rick Rzeszutko – President; Christy Krawisz – 1st Vice President; Fred Kendzierski – 2nd Vice President; Linda Niewierowski – Treasurer; Laura Mateja – Secretary; Johnny Krawisz – Financial Secretary; Peter J Danielczuk – Sergeant at Arms; Debbie Dunaj – Director Wisconsin; Ed Guca – Director Canada; T. Ron Jasinski-Herbert – Director Illinois; Mike Maduzia – Director Illinois; Dan Mateja – Director Illinois; Mike Matousek – Director Maryland; Dennis Mikolajewski – Director Illinois; Keith Pietranczyk – Director Illinois; Bonnie Ryniec – Director Illinois; Ed Szela – Director Massachusetts; Lori Urbanczyk – Director New York (representing Buffalo, NY); John Zelasko Jr – Director Michigan. Many of the Officers and Directors are up for re-election at this year’s convention. The IPA also has a number of Advisors including: Leon Kozicki – Hall of Fame Advisor; Jake Mikrut – Youth Advisor; Jerry Wantroba Jr – IPA Advisor and the IPA Chaplain is Fr. Phil Grib. Following the Convention, the IPA will introduce a new Pro-Am Jam on Sunday from 1:45 until 2:45pm. This ‘jam session’ will consist of polka musicians, Hall of Fame members, and more importantly, will feature young musicians and their talents. This event promises to be something not to be missed. The entertainment in the Main Ballroom starts at 2:00 pm and goes until 11:00 pm featuring the ever popular Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push, Freeze Dried (Chicago) and Tony Blazonczyk & New Phaze from Chicago. The admissions to the dances are $15.00 on Friday and $20.00 on Saturday and Sunday. The Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet is $40.00. Thursday’s Welcome to Buffalo Party, Friday’s Kick-off Jam, Saturday’s Pool Party, Sunday’s Polka Mass and Pro-Am Jam are all free events. The public is welcome to attend any and all of the IPA events. IPA Convention – Additional Rooms available at Hampton Inn The Millennium Hotel has been sold out for months but for those of you still in need of a room for the Convention arrangements have been made for alternative lodging with a limited number of rooms available at the Hampton Inn Buffalo – Airport / Walden Galleria. It is located less than a mile from the Millennium, our host hotel, and the Hampton will offer a shuttle to the Millennium. Rooms are currently being held under the group code IPA. To book reservations simply call the hotel at 716-566-5114 and tell the front desk staff the dates and the group name. About the IPA - International Polka Association The concept of a national polka convention had been developed and pioneered originally in Chicago. From the popular yearly moonlight dances starting in 1960, which attracted thousands of polka lovers from all sections of the United States and Canada — the first polka convention emerged in 1963. This developed into the International Polka Convention which was presented each succeeding year in Chicago, Detroit and Buffalo, New York. In January, 1968 a steering committee comprised of Johnny Hyzny, Leon Kozicki, Joe and Jean Salomon, Eddie Blazonczyk and Don Jodlowski met to discuss plans for the next convention. After a series of meetings they began preparations for the formation of the International Polka Association. The Association was officially chartered by the State of Illinois as a “not for profit” corporation and was registered with the County of Cook (Chicago) in August of 1968. Since 1968 the International Polka Festival has been presented under the auspices of the International Polka Association. The delegates to the 1968 Convention approved the establishment of the Polka Music Hall of Fame and the presentation of annual Polka Music Awards. As stated in its charter, the International Polka Association was organized as: “An educational and charitable organization for the preservation, promulgation and advancement of polka music and; to promote, maintain and advance public interest in polka entertainment; to advance the mutual interests and encourage greater cooperation among its members who are engaged in polka entertainment; and to encourage and pursue the study of polka music, dancing and traditional folklore.” The International Polka Association presents many special awards each year to encourage the promotion of polka music. Through the efforts of the IPA, the month of January has been proclaimed as National Polka Music Month and the annual festival has served as a show place for new, deserving polka talent. Many functions under the auspices of the IPA are presented in various states, a weekly radio program has been established and a monthly news bulletin keeps the members informed of the business affairs of the Association, as well as polka related events and news from across the country. The International Polka Association is also responsible for the continued operation and growth of the Polka Music Hall of Fame and Museum. It is through this branch that the Association has been able to continue it’s historical, educational and research goals on behalf of the polka music industry. Polka Music Hall of Fame For too long of a time those of us who enjoy polka music had neglected to bestow proper honor and recognition to performers, deejays, and others who have rendered years of faithful service to the polka entertainment industry. Through the years there was considerable discussion and research among our polka leaders to formulate an institution that would honor deserving polka personalities. Although there always was complete agreement as to the purpose and objectives of such an institution, there also existed the reluctance of any group to accept the challenge and responsibility. To rectify this omission of duty, the delegates to the 1968 International Polka Convention voted and approved the establishment of the Polka Music Hall of Fame. The institution of the Hall of Fame serves to honor outstanding polka personalities who have made significant contributions to the advancement and promotion of polka music. After many months of research and development, the much talked about and long overdue Polka Music Hall of Fame became a living reality. The following year Frankie Yankovic and Lil Wally Jagiello became the first Hall of Famers elected. They were honored in Chicago at a banquet and special installation ceremony. The Polka Music Hall of Fame is administered by an eleven member Board of Trustees. Since originally being established it has undergone several changes. Recipients of this coveted honor are determined by the votes of an academy of over 165 qualified electors. Each year they elect two prominent living polka personalities and one deceased polka personality, who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement and promotion of polka music.
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