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Quo Vadis II: Building Bridges, Building Leaders May 7‐9 2010 University of Windsor Canada Quo Vadis II: Building Bridges, Building Leaders May 7‐9 2010 University of Windsor Canada Inspired by an irrepressible drive to bridge the gap between younger and older generations of Polonia, Quo Vadis is a conference which aims to establish a network of students, graduates and young professionals to meet the hard‐hitting challenges of tomorrow and to become the next leaders of Canada and the United States. The conference focuses on bringing together a target group of entrepreneurs, top managers, politicians, academics, decision‐makers from public service, and students with the aim of providing an inspirational setting for open, interdisciplinary discussions across generational boundaries. Under the key concepts of Heritage, Leadership, and Unity the conference aims to familiarize a younger generation about Polish heritage, to inspire them about Polish contributions to their nation, and to encourage them to continue on their journey of successful leadership while preserving Polish heritage. You are the answer to Quo Vadis … May 7–9, 2010 Greetings from the Prime Minister I am delighted to extend my warmest greetings to all the students selected to take part in the Quo Vadis II youth leadership conference at the University of Windsor. This impressive gathering of over 150 post-secondary student leaders and young professionals of Polish heritage from across North America merits recognition. The theme of this year’s conference, ‘Building Bridges, Building Leaders,’ focuses on forging greater links between Polish-Canadian and Polish-American youth. I have no doubt that participants will benefit from sharing their experiences and contacts as they strive to become active leaders of their respective communities throughout North America. Moreover, I am glad that encouraging civic and political involvement will be a key component of the conference, in addition to cultural, commerce and academic elements. I encourage all Quo Vadis II participants to become active in civic society, whether it be through the political process or the voluntary sector. On behalf of the Government of Canada, I commend the North American Quo Vadis Council and all the sponsors and contributors of this unique event. Please accept my best wishes for a productive and inspiring conference. Sincerely, The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P. Prime Minister of Canada MARSZAŁEK SENATU RZECZYPOSPOLITEJ POLSKIEJ Bogdan Borusewicz Do uczestników konferencji Quo Vadis II Building Bridges, Building Leaders W imieniu Senatu Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej oraz własnym serdecznie pozdrawiam wszystkich uczestników konferencji Quo Vadis II, która w bieżącym roku przebiega pod hasłem „Building Bridges, Building Leaders”. Współczesny świat podlega nieustannym, dynamicznym przemianom we wszystkich dziedzinach. W ślad za postępem i rozwojem pojawiają się także zagrożenia, odczuwane przez ludzkość jako wspólnota losów wobec procesu globalizacji. Świadomość tych zjawisk skutkuje oczekiwaniem nowoczesnego, ale także roztropnego i odpowiedzialnego przywództwa. W tym kontekście ogromną radością i nadzieją napawa fakt, że młodzi ludzie – tacy jak większość z Państwa obecnych na konferencji – przygotowują się do swoich ról społecznych poprzez profesjonalizację działania, poprzez uniwersytecką, interdyscyplinarną edukację. Liderzy to ludzie, którzy są w stanie zmobilizować grupę, nadać kierunek jej działaniu, przysporzyć mu dynamizmu i energii. Liderzy to także ludzie ukształtowani światopoglądowo, zachowujący silny indywidualizm i jednocześnie potrafiący realizować cele wspólne dla dobra swojej społeczności. Przywództwo to przede wszystkim ogromna odpowiedzialność – za siebie, ale także za tych, którzy obdarzyli nas zaufaniem i powierzyli nam swoje nadzieje na lepsze jutro. Wasz entuzjazm i energia widoczne w czasie przygotowań konferencji świadczą o prężnym charakterze społeczności polskiej w Kanadzie i Stanach Zjednoczonych. To budzi optymizm. Wierzę głęboko, że polskie dziedzictwo i doświadczenia polskiej historii będą dla Was pomocą i inspiracją. Dziękuję władzom Uniwersytetu w Windsor za życzliwość i wsparcie udzielone tej pięknej i perspektywicznej inicjatywie. Jestem przekonany, że niesie ona z sobą ogromny potencjał intelektualny. Dziękuję Organizatorom konferencji za ogrom włożonej pracy i godne najwyższego uznania zaangażowanie. Życzę Wam wszystkim, drodzy Państwo, aby udział w konferencji Quo Vadis II umocnił w Was przekonanie o wartości działalności społecznej i pozwolił doskonalić posiadane umiejętności. The North American Quo Vadis Council Structure 2009-2010 HONOURARY ADVISORS Jerzy Barycki Dr. Andrzej Wielgosz Wojciech Dziegiel www.quovadisconference.com Acting-President Professor, University of Ottawa Vice-Consul, [email protected] Canadian Polish Congress Consulate General Toronto Dr. Frank Simpson Professor, University of Windsor LCol Walter Perchal Halina Marszalek McGregor Special Advisor Land Staff CEO, Polish Credit Union Faculty York University Irene Tomaszewski Poland in the Rockies EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Co-President Kamil Mroz (Ottawa, ON) Ania Barycka (Windsor, ON) Vice-President for External Relations Andrzej Antoszkiewicz (Ottawa, ON) Vice-President for New Media Visioning Mattew Zhuk (Ottawa, ON) Vice-President for Sponsorship Michelle Gajewski (Windsor, ON) Director of Advertising and Displays Monika Wojtera (Windsor, ON) Director of Conference Registrations Ania Barycka (Ottawa, ON) Director of Government Funds Kasia Slusarczyk (Windsor, ON) Adam Pawlowicz (Windsor, ON) Conference Delegate Coordinator Emilia Danielewska (Windsor, ON) Conference Events Coordinator Michal Bronkowski (Windsor, ON) Piotr Kosior (Windsor, ON) Patryk Szczepanik (Windsor, ON) Volunteer Team Coordinator Monika Wojtera (Windsor, ON) Special Projects Advisor Dominic Roszak (Ottawa, ON) Academic Advisor Dr. Richard Sokoloski (Ottawa, ON) Secretary Patrycja Mroz (Windsor, ON) Treasurer Janeta Szczepanik (Windsor, ON) University of Windsor Liaison Natalia Mroz (Windsor, ON) Webmaster Emilia Danielewska (Windsor, ON) REGIONAL COORDINATORS Toronto, ON Guelph, ON Winnipeg, MB Halifax, NS Michal Skiba Dominika Grapa Sylwia Kosinska Magda Pietkiewicz Monika Wyrzykowska Roman Jaszczynski Maria Kwapiszewski Kamila Podbielski Szymon Erdzik Magdalena Grzelak Ottawa, ON Kasia Kaminska Karol Karamaoun Chicago, IL Martin Grzadka Justyna Osowska Agnieszka Kielian Robert Nowosielski Monika Dabrowska Paulina Marek Agnes Ptasznik Oshawa, ON Vancouver, BC Greg Rozdeba Julia Buczek Cleveland, OH Robert Hryniewicz London, ON Montreal, QC Monica Szeliga Adam Flaczyk New York, NY Edison, NJ Windsor, ON Edmonton, AB Magdalena Pazdzior Michal Bronkowski Robert Opara Robert Brichacek Pawel Zygmunt Houston, TX Antoni Kowalczewski Laura Felusiak Waterloo, ON Pawel Sulzycki ©The North American Quo Vadis Council 2009-2010 Front: Janeta Szczepanik (Treasurer), Adam Pawlowicz (Vice‐President), Ania Barycka (President), Natalia Mroz (Secretary), Monika Wojtera (Media Representative) Back: Paloma Skrzypek, Patrick Szczepanik, Michal Bronkowski, Kasia Slusarczyk, Michelle Gajewski, Robert Brichacek, Patrycja Mroz PCSAW: The faces behind Quo Vadis II The Polish Canadian Students’ Association of Windsor (PCSAW) was established in 2008, and currently consists of an executive team of high school, college and university students. Our initiatives are city and region based, however always centered on emphasizing and sustaining our Polish culture in Canada. We became inspired to continue the Quo Vadis tradition after 5 of our members participated in the first conference held in Ottawa of 2009. This tremendous task consisted of us being the logistic team for the conference, working in close collaboration with Professor Frank Simpson, of the University of Windsor and Jerry Barycki, Acting President of the Canadian Polish Congress. Our roles for Quo Vadis II consisted of attaining sponsorship, confirming accommodations, meals, lecture halls, entertainment, registrations, VIPs, and ordering conference supplies. We humbly thank the University of Windsor’s conference services for their patience and help. Thursday, May 6, 2010 (Pre‐Conference Events by PISK) Time Event 11:00am Pre‐Conference Activities Thursday‐ Leader: Ms. Natalia Kusendova 11:00am Location: Dom Polski, 1275 Langlois Avenue Friday Friday, May 7, 2010 Time Event 11:00‐3:00pm Registration and Check‐in Leader: Ms. Natalia Mroz Location: University of Windsor, Alumni Hall Conference Centre (750 Sunset Avenue, between Union Street and Wyandotte Street West) 3:00‐4:30pm Opening Ceremonies Leaders: Mr. Kamil Mroz & Ms. Ania Barycka Keynote address: His Excellency Bogdan Borusewicz– Speaker of the Senate of Poland Greetings from various VIPs from the United States, Canada and Poland Location: University of Windsor, CAW Student Centre‐ Commons, 401 Sunset Avenue Group Photograph (Indoors) 4:30‐5:30pm Quo Vadis Global Networking Session Leader: Mr. Jerry Barycki Location: University of Windsor, CAW Student Centre‐ Commons, 401 Sunset Ave. 5:30‐5:45pm Group Photograph (Oudoors) Location: University of Windsor, In front of Dillon Hall, 401 Sunset Ave. 5:45‐7:00pm Young “Change Makers” Panel Moderator: Mr. Andrzej Antoszkiewicz An interactive discussion between young, North American action‐takers of the topic “Building Bridges to Polonia”. Panelists:Mr. Marcin Grzadka, Mr. Kamil Mroz, Mr. Robert Nowakowski, Ms. Monika Wyrzykowska Location: University of Windsor, Toldo Building, Room 100, 401 Sunset Ave. 7:00‐8:30pm A Night in Poland for Polonia Leaders Leader: Vice‐Consul Wojciech
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