Westchester Pulaski Association Inc. 53 Years of Service Promoting Polish Heritage SOME OF OUR PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES WESTCHESTER *Annual Polish Heritage Day in July in Valhalla with the Westchester County Parks Department *“Spirit of Polonia” newsletter with community news quarterly PULASKI *Celebrate General Pulaski Day with flag raising ceremony *Participate in the NYC Gen Pulaski Memorial Day Parade *Join in the Kosciuszko Celebrations at the Kosciuszko ASSOCIATION, INC. Gardens and monument of West Point, NY *Awarded 348 College Scholarships to Polish-American students totaling $250,500.00 since 1977 *Present Citizen of the Year recognition awards to area citizen for service to our community *Uphold the tradition of Christmas Oplatek celebration *Restoration of Gen. Tadeusz Kosciuszko monument in front of Church of St.Casimir’s Rectory in Yonkers *Ongoing program, sending toys to Children’s Homes in Poland WE SPONSOR: *The Annual Polish Heritage Day each Summer at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla along with the Westchester County Dept. of Parks *The Westchester Pulaski Association’s Annual Awards Event *Gen. Pulaski Memorial Parade Westchester delegation buses RD *Polish Opportunity Program for Students (POPS) Polish 53 ANNUAL exchange students *Soccer Team: Polish Americans Eagles -Yonkers, NY AWARDS LUNCHEON WE SUPPORT: 1961 - 2014 *Polish-American Congress lobbing for Poland’s admission into NATO *Kosciuszko Foundation, scholarships and exchange students APRIL 6, 2014 *General Casimir Pulaski Memorial Parade in October NY City *Polish American Journal - Buffalo, NY SAINT CASIMIR CHURCH HALL *Polish Gift of Life, St. Francis Hospital, open heart surgery for children 239 NEPPERHAN AVE *Post Eagle Newspaper, Chester Grabowski, Cable TV Channel 3 YONKERS, NY *Our Lady of Czestochowa Shrine in Doylestown, Pennsylvania *Polska Sobotnia Szkola im. Marii Konopnickiej in Yonkers, NY *Police Pulaski Association of Westchester County *Nowy Dziennik Newspaper. JOURNAL Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII Westchester Pulaski Association Incorporated DEDICATIONTO will be declared Saints on April 27, 2014. P.O. Box 543 Yonkers, New York, 10702 John Paul The Great, www.westchesterpulaski.com OFFICERS “A Pope who made History” Ronald L. Baker, President “I plead with you-never, ever give up on hope, Lucyna Okrutniak, Vice President never doubt, Ewa Kopcza, Treasurer Therese Mationg, Secretary never tire, Kinga Stec, Corresponding Secretary and never become discouraged. DIRECTORS Be not afraid.” Tomasz Kuna Pope John Paul II, Zdzislawa Moskwinski Anna O’Lear Stephan Schurick Iwona Solinski Lidia Tuzel-Szczygiel COMMITTEES Cultural Lucyna Okrutniak, Lidia Tuzel-Szczygiel Heritage Day Ronald Baker, Ewa Kopcza, Tomasz Kuna, Lucyna Okrutniak, Lidia Tuzel-Szczygiel Journal&Newsletter Karolina DeRosa, Artur Okrutniak, Lucyna Okrutniak, Joanna Tuzel, Lidia Tuzel-Szczygiel . Luncheon Ewa Kopcza, Lucyna Okrutniak, Iwona Solinski, Lidia Tuzel-Szczygiel Media Zdzislawa Moskwinski, Joanna Tuzel Membership Ewa Kopcza, Lidia Tuzel-Szczygiel Parade Ewa Kopcza, Anna O’Lear, Stephan Schurick, . Kinga Stec Miss Polonia Officers and Directors Scholarship Officers and Directors School /Church Lucyna Okrutniak, Lidia Tuzel-Szczygiel, Henryka Szoeke, Malgorzata Walencik, . Zofia Walencik „Szukałem was a wy przyszliście do mnie”. (J.P.II) PROGRAM Introduction: Ronald L. Baker Polish Heritage Day July 13, 2014 Lidia Tuzel-Szczygiel Presentation of Colors: Gus Symanski …………………………… ……….. Kazimierz Walencik Troop #4 Yonkers National Anthems THE MEMORY OF POPE JOHN PAUL II PRESENTATION * * *Luncheon* * * Polish Saturday School Children Performance ……………………...Alina Gauza Principal Demonstration of Polish folk costumes General Casimir Pulaski Memorial Parade Honors: Parade Marshal MIKE SPANO Miss Polonia KATARZYNA LITWA Junior Miss Polonia ADRIANNA GRZELAKOWSKI GUEST SPEAKER: MICHAEL WROTNIAK Polish Saturday School: Peter Astriab: waltz play “Nights and Days” and poem: „Okulary” Michał, Piotr and Antoś Kozłowski: „Pan Maluśkiewicz i wieloryb” Citizen of the Year Awards: ALINA GAUZA TADEUSZ GRZEGORCZYK BARBARA ULANSKI Presentation of Scholarship Awards: JULIA ANNA ANDREJCZUK KATHERINE LIPINSKI Spirit of Polonia PUBLISHED QUATERLY BY THE PHILIP LIPINSKI Westchester Pulaski Association, Inc. PAUL SZUMNY Journal & Newsletter Committee: CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL! Karolina DeRosa, Artur Okrutniak, Lucyna Okrutniak, Joanna Tuzel, Lidia Tuzel-Szczygiel WELCOME - DZIEŃ DOBRY! 37th Annual A very warm and cordial greeting to all of you. It is our fond hope that you will have a pleasant expe- rience enjoying this Awards Luncheon and the 53th Anniversary celebration of the Westchester Pulaski Association, Inc. The Westchester Pulaski Association is a non-profit cultural, civic, and patriotic organization which serves our community. We are proud of this organization’s work over the past 53 years; cospon- soring the Heritage Day Programs, assisting in the General Casimir Pulaski Memorial Parade, recogniz- ing citizens for service to the community, promoting Americanism and funding Scholarship Awards totaling over $250,500 since this program’s inception in 1977. We have also expanded our scholarship program with Polish students. These scholarships serve as an investment in Sunday July 13, 2014 the college education of many outstanding and deserving students of our community. We are most grateful to the many people who have purchased tickets, journal ads, contributed directly to our scholarship fund and sacrificed their time and efforts in our functions throughout the year. Their cooperation and support has made our undertakings possible. The entire committee invites you to enjoy today’s special program and extends the traditional Polish expression of sincere gratitude… SERDECZNE BÓG ZAPŁAĆ! The Committee THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? 2014 WEST POINT TRIP Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? Our annual bus trip to West Point to honor Gen. T. Kosciuszko And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014. Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Busses will leave St. Casimir’s Church at 6:45 AM. Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave Trip will include a Mass at the West Point Chapel, O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave? Parade of Cadets on the Plain (weather permitting) and services at the Kosciuszko monument. Prepaid tickets are $10.00 per person, $ 5.00 per child. Reservation must be made no later then April 27, 2014 For more details call Teresa: (914)476-2363, ([email protected]) MAZUREK DĄBROWSKIEGO Jeszcze Polska nie zginęła, Kiedy my żyjemy. DUES REMINDER & MEMBERSHIP Co nam obca przemoc wzięła, APPLICATION Szablą odbierzemy. JOIN NOW Membership in the Westchester Pulaski Association, Inc Marsz, marsz, Dąbrowski, entitles you to privileges, including trip discounts, newsletter Z ziemi włoskiej do Polski. subscription and membership voting rights. Za twoim przewodem Złączym się z narodem. NAME_________________________________________ ADDRESS_______________________________________ CITY____________________STATE______ZIP_________ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE To join or renew membership, simply mail $20.00 per family I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States for annual dues payable to: of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, Westchester Pulaski Association, Inc one Nation under God, indivisible, PO Box 543 with liberty and justice for all. Yonkers, NY 10702-0543 WESTCHESTER PULASKI Association INC. 2014 HONOREES: WESTCHESTER MARSHAL MIKE SPANO APRIL - KWIECIEŃ Mayor of the city of yonkers April 19, Sat. Blessing of the Easter Baskets – Święconka at 9 am, 11 am, 12 pm, 3 pm; St. Casimir’s Church, Yonkers Join this wonderful Holy Saturday tradition MISS POLONIA Katarzyna litwa MAY - MAJ 3 Sat Kosciuszko Ceremony at West Point Terry:(914)476-2363 4 Sun Polish Constitution Day at 11 am. at St. Casimir, Yonkers JUNIOR MISS POLONIA Adrianna grzelakowski JULY - LIPIEC 13 Sun Polish Heritage Day in Valhalla, NY Noon - 6pm CITIZEN OF THE YEAR OCTOBER - PAŹDZIERNIK We salute the following people 5 Sun General Casimir Pulaski Memorial Day Parade for outstanding at 5th Ave. NYC. Join our 2014 Marshal MIKE SPANO - Mayor of Yonkers, 2014 Miss Polonia cultural and community work KATARZYNA LITWA, 2014 Juunior Miss Alina Gauza Polonia ADRIANNA GRZELAKOWSKI for a great day of Polish Pride. Tadeusz grzegorczyk Food, Live Music and Dancing follows after wards. Free buses depart St. Casimir’s. Barbara ulanski March with our delegation on Sunday October 5, 2014 Kazimierz Michał Władysław Wiktor Fifth Avenue, New York City Pułaski of Ślepowron coat of arms was a Polish nobleman, soldier and military commander who has been called CONGRATULATIONS!!! "the father of the American cavalry”. CONGRATULATIONS! To All Honoree’s and Award Recipients GUEST SPEAKER and to our Son, Paul M. Szumny for you make us proud for the many accomplishments to date As you go through life we wish you much success, happiness and God’s blessings on your College journey and your beautiful future ahead Joining us in our wishes are your brother Peter, sister Katherine and Babcia Władzia i Wujek Januszek STO LAT! WE LOVE YOU! Michael Wrotniak (on right) and his family MICHAEL J. WROTNIAK Michael J. Wrotniak is the CEO of Aminco Resources a New York based