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February 2019 Polish Ship – up Close Pg message from the pac president Pg. 2 ■ internship opportunities Pg. 2 ■ council of national directors meeting Pg. 3 ■ amendments to the by-laws Pg. 3 ■ celebrating the golden jubilee year Pg. 4 ■ polish heritage day celebrated Pg. 5 ■ polish sailing ship Pg. 6 February 2019 polish ship – up close Pg. 7 ■ dyk ~ did you know? Pg. 8 ■ movers and shakers Pg. 10 today’s top threat to poland Pg. 12 ■ from the bookshelf Pg. 13 Polish American Congress Volume 6, Number 1 Your in America!Voice DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSIONS Future PAC Newsletters will be sent out: Deadline for submission Publication date President’s Message Friday, April 5, 2019 Friday, April 12, 2019 Friday, June 7, 2019 Friday, June 14, 2019 Friday, August 2, 2019 Friday, August 9, 2019 Friday, October 4, 2019 Friday, October 11, 2019 Dear Directors and Members of the Polish Friday, December 6, 2019 Friday, December 13, 2019 American Congress, As a Polish American community, we have many historical commemorations we will be “Your Voice in America” newsletter is published observing this year. One of earliest is the first bimonthly by the Polish American Congress. The labor strike in the colony of Jamestown in 1619 purpose of the newsletter is to offer PAC National against the Virginia Company. The strike was Directors and PAC Executive Committee members Frank J. Spula, President formed in reaction to the Polish community the opportunity to share news and information about exclusion from voting rights; the Poles launched their state divisions and offices. The newsletter does not the first labor strike, a fight for civil rights and voting representation. Additionally, receive funds from any external source. The editor is September 1 will mark the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of WWII when the Dr. Mark Pienkos. Nazi’s invaded Poland without any warning of war, and Soviet Russia followed shortly after. Moreover, this year marks the 70th anniversary of the North Atlantic Articles should be between 100 and 400 words. Some Treaty (NATO) which over the years, safeguarded the security of its members and editing will be done to match our style guidelines and played a critical role in the protection and promotion of the principles and values spatial constraints, as well as correcting grammatical of the post-World War international order. errors. We do not send proofs for approval. When sending photos, please include captions with names, Similarly, twenty years ago on March 12, 1999, Poland, Hungary, and the official titles. All submitted materials become the Czech Republic became full-fledged members of NATO, after a winding path to property of the Polish American Congress and may be membership. Much of the success can be attributed to the efforts of the Polish used to promote the mission of the PAC. Materials will American Congress, its leadership, efforts and involvement of many divisions not be returned unless requested. and individuals throughout the United States. Thousands upon thousands of letters were addressed and mailed to legislators seeking their support. Meeting Articles are due according to this schedule. Send your were held through the country stressing the importance of Poland being part of submissions to PAC National VP for Public Relations, the Alliance. Also, this year marks the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Mark Pienkos at [email protected]. Polish American Congress in Buffalo, New York at the end of May in 1944. The anniversary is a tribute to the founders and supporters who volunteered their, time, energy – and many time funds – for a cause that prevailed and endured for all these years. (Continued on next page...) Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Polish-American-Congress Your Voice in America ■ Polish American Congress Message from theAs Pac members Presidentof the Polish American Congress, we should be proud of the accomplishments. At the upcoming meeting, we should focus on how to meet our goals, and conquer challenges facing the Regarding the Passing oforganization. George At our lastH.W. Council of Bush:National Directors meeting, various sites were mentioned to host the upcoming conference and commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Congress. The city selected was Chicago, after a discussion of multiple dates, May 9th and 10th were decided upon. The meeting will be held at the Hyatt Hotel located in Rosemont, with a celebratory event taking place on Thursday evening and meeting concluding Friday afternoon. Additional information will be available on the PAC website. Sincerely, Frank J. Spula, President INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Looking for an Interesting Opportunity? Qualifications: The National Office of the Polish American Congress recruits • Must have excellent writing skills. Communications Interns throughout the year. We are currently • Must have an interest in policy and security issues. seeking four interns to work from June to August 2019. • Must possess the ability to adequately follow directions and Description: Communications Intern (4 vacancies) work with minimal supervision. Hours: 10-25 per week, working remotely or out of the National Office • Working towards a degree in Journalism, Communications, Supervisors: Administrator and Director of Policy Planning Political Science, History, International Relations, Public Compensation: Unpaid Policy, Intelligence Studies, or other writing intensive fields. Communications Intern will provide research support and write • Ability to read in the Polish language is preferred. articles or short commentaries about policy issues concerning Poland and Central and East European region, as well as Poland-U.S. relations. The internship program is open to all university students Topics will also include energy security, NATO, cyber security, Three including college, graduate, and doctoral degree candidates. Seas Initiative and Russia’s hybrid warfare. This work can be done If interested, please e-mail resume, cover letter, short writing either at the National Office in Washington D.C. or remotely. The sample (1-3 pages), and a recommendation letter (optional) to the length of the internship is flexible depending on intern’s availability. attention of Klara Z. Wisniewska at [email protected] by Wednesday, April 10, 2019. For additional info regarding other types of internships at the National Office of the PAC, please visit: http://www.pac1944.org/ internship-program/. 2 3 Your Voice in America ■ Polish American Congress Message from the Pac President COUNCIL OF NATIONAL DIRECTORS Regarding the Passing of George H.W. Bush: MEETING IN CHICAGO ILLINOIS MAY 9-10, 2019 The annual meeting of the Polish American Congress Council of National Directors will be held in Chicago, Thursday and Friday, May 9 & 10, 2019. The location for the meeting will be the Hyatt Rosemont, 6350 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018. For more info on the hotel, visit www.rosemont.hyatt.com. Specific details will be sent to National Directors from the PAC National Office in Washington, D.C. The 2019 gathering will conduct normal business, including reviewing By-Laws and considering Resolutions. Also, this year the Polish American Congress celebrates its 75th anniversary as an organization. One of the highlights of the Council of National Directors meeting will be a banquet to commemorate the many INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES accomplishments of the PAC. Again, additional information will be sent to National Directors in the immediate future. In advance, thank you for making plans to attend the 2019 PAC national meeting – celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of our fine organization! Amendments to the By-Laws Procedure to Amend the By-Laws. PLEASE DO NOT SEND PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE The following procedures to amend the by-laws: PAC WASHINGTON OFFICE Proposals to amend the by-laws must be submitted in writing to the Chairperson of the Bylaws Committee sixty (60) days before Following a review of the submitted amendments by the chairperson the meeting of the Council of National Directors. The Bylaws of the by-laws committee and members of the Executive Committee Committee is as follows: a report of the submitted amendments will be distributed to members of the Council of National Directors thirty (30) days — Mr. Andrew Kaminski, Chairperson before the meeting of the Council of National Directors. — Mr. Zbigniew Koralewski The by-laws committee shall meet prior to the meeting of the — Mr. James L. Lawicki, II Council of National Directors and prepare a report recommending — Ms. Maria Staszkiewicz action by the Council of National Directors. — Ms. Anna M. Wierzbicki — Mr. Mark Grzymala All amendments to the by-laws shall require a two thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the members present of the Council of National The contact information for Mr. Kaminski is: Directors assembled. • E-mail: [email protected] • Cellphone: 973-303-0498 • Office Phone: 718-389-0450 3 Your Voice in America ■ Polish American Congress CELEBRATING THE GOLDEN JUBILEE YEAR OF THE POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS! 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of the Polish American Congress. The following article provides a brief overview of the history of the PAC. On September 1, 1939 Poland was invaded by Nazi Germany, an act that shattered the lives of its people and precipitated the start of World War II. For the then 6 million member Polish community in America, Germany’s ruthless aggression, followed by the Soviet invasion of Poland from the east just weeks later, was a profound shock. Not only were many in America linked to suffering family members in Poland, there was the blow to Polonia’s morale, since the community’s efforts to work for the achievement of Poland’s independence back in 1918 had been one of its proudest organizational achievements. ORIGINS OF THE POLISH Given America’s initial neutrality in the conflict, the only way for Polish Americans to respond on Poland’s behalf was by collecting AMERICAN CONGRESS goods on behalf of Polish refugees under the auspices of the Rada Polonii Amerykanskiej federation. Yet even when the U.S.
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