Official Publication of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America - The Oldest Polish American Fraternal Since 1873

No. 6 - Vol. CXXIV June 1, 2010 - 1 czerwca 2010 PRCUA Declares a Net Gain in the First Quarter

The PRCUA administration continues to anticipate continued positive growth Message from the President in both net income from operations and our assets during this year. The 2010 Growth Record Report recently produced by Standard Analytical Dear Members: Service, Inc. compares PRCUA’s growth as of December 31, 2009 with the growth The Polish Roman Catholic Union of America hereby declares a net of an average of the 25 largest life insurance companies. When comparing the gain from operations of $330,525 for the first quarter of 2010. This is the below listed categories, positive changes can be observed. first quarterly gain in this area since March 31, 2005. Reduction in expenses over the last 12 months resulted in a positive change of $640,318 from the Assets Net Investment Income Total Reserves Total Income first quarter of 2009. At that time, we experienced a loss of ($309,793). After adjusting for refunds to members and net realized losses of PRCUA 46.9% 46.7% 70.1% 22.6% ($7,263), the net income was $288,871. Average 25 Another positive effect on the organization includes an increase of assets of the largest to $182,368,053, compared to $178,199,480 in December 31, 2009. This is a companies 28.9% 15.5% 32.2% 14.4% continued positive growth in assets of $4,168,573. There was also positive growth in premium income from the March 31, The PRCUA is currently promoting continued membership growth to our 2009 figure of $3,607,714 to the March 31, 2010 figure of $4,888,234. This organization! We are offering two life insurance specials - the 137th Anniversary $1,280,520 increase is a reflection of the positive nature of our membership in Special and 60th Convention Special. More information can be found on our the PRCUA. The members’ positive attitude will result in a continued growth website at www.PRCUA.org/SPECIALS. in their organization. Net investment income has increased from $2,157,604 to $2,233,883 as of Fraternally yours, March 31, 2010. Contributing to this positive gain in operations was a reduction in expenses in most areas of our organization: a reduction of salaries of officers, reduction in staff, and cost savings in our official publication, Naród Polski, Wallace M. Ozog, FICF from bi-monthly to monthly – only to mention a few changes. National President

PERIODICAL POSTAGE Final Draft is Ready! PAID AT CHICAGO, IL HAPPY FATHER’S DAY The PRCUA Task Force, established at the 59th Quadrennial Convention, has announced that the FINAL DRAFT of the updated PRCUA Constitution and By-Laws, We thank all as directed by the Convention Delegates, is now available Fathers for their for your viewing. To view a downloadable PDF of the FINAL DRAFT of the updated PRCUA Constitution and loving care and By-Laws, please visit the PRCUA Task Force web page at: www.PRCUA.org/TaskForce ask for God’s Those without a computer can call the Home Office toll-free at 1-800-772-8632 to receive the FINAL DRAFT via Blessings upon U.S. Mail. After reviewing the documents, please send your them, so they questions or comments regarding the FINAL DRAFT to the may have the Task Force via e-mail to: [email protected] or send questions and comments via the U.S. post office to: graces needed Christopher Ozog PRCUA Task Force Secretary in their role 30247 Groveland as head of Madison Heights, MI 48071 PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID AT CHICAGO, IL - PRCUA TASK FORCE St. Joseph, patron saint of Fathers the family. Page 2 Narod Polski June 1, 2010

Bus from Calendar of Michigan to the 60th PRCUA Events PRCUA Convention JUNE Motorcoach transportation will be available to PRCUA delegates and friends from Michigan who want to travel to 6 HICKORY HILLS, IL - MARIA KONOPNICKA SOCIETY #1622 ANNUAL PICNIC on Sun., the 60th PRCUA Quadrennial Convention in Rosemont, IL. Buses will leave from pick-up points in Warren,