PRCUA Seeking Experienced Insurance Personnel Zapraszamy do The PRCUA is seeking new or experienced insurance personnel to promote our czytania stron financial products, preferably individuals in the Life Insurance and Retirement Planning field. CPA’s, Attorneys specializing in Elder Law/Estate Planning and 15-20 w j`zyku Financial Advisors are encouraged to inquire. Please contact: Robert Fattore, PRCUA Sales Director at 1-800-772-8632 Ext. 2631 or email [email protected] for more polskim. information. Contact us today and seize the opportunity! Naród Polski Polish Nation Bi-lingual Publication of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America - A Fraternal Benefit Society Safeguarding Your Future with Life Insurance & Annuities. www.PRCUA.org February 1, 2014 - 1 lutego 2014 No. 3 - Vol. CXXVIII NEW! PRCUA Entryway and PMA Gift Shop Ribbon-cutting ceremony (l-r) David Jansen - Board 1st Vice Chair, Nat’l Polish-Americam Sports Hall of Fame, Troy, MI; James Conrad - Board Chair, NPASHF; PRCUA Res. V.P./PMA Vice Chair Anna Sokolowski; PWA Pres./PMA Bd. Member Delphine Huneycutt; PMA Pres. Maria Ciesla; PRCUA Secy.- Tres. James Robaczewski; PMA V.P. Betty Uzarowicz; PMA Secy. Geraldine Balut Coleman; PRCUA Pres./PMA Chair Joseph Drobot, Jr.; Hon. Paul Paruk - Immed. Past Bd. Chair, NPASHF; PMA Managing Dir. Jan Lorys; and Project General Contractor Christopher Jaworowski, Joe Drobot, H. Misterka, J. Drobot, Vice Consul R. Rusiecki, T. Robles, The headquarters of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America founder, Discovery Builders, Inc. Manager M. J. Robles, M. Robles and J. Guerra in new PMA Gift Shop now has a new, more convenient entryway into the building from Augusta Boulevard in Chicago! The building – a 101-year-old the other PRCUA offices are project partners who donated some of their services. PRCUA’s I.T. historical landmark - was built with a curved front spanning the located, leaving a large vacant area. Dir. Kevin Ryba helped with his experience and technological skills. corner of Augusta Boulevard and Milwaukee Avenue, in the “Polish After much discussion, it was The Grand Opening of the Entryway and Gift Shop was held on Triangle.” The original canopied main entrance opens to stairs leading decided that the best and most Sun., January 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. The well-attended event began with up one flight to the PRCUA Home Office and 2 flights to the Polish efficient use of this 1st floor area a short program recognizing the major benefactors and the project Museum of America (PMA). The new Entryway is a double-door would be as a more attractive partners, held in the Sabina P. Logisz Great Hall, where refreshments entrance closer to the parking lot, that leads to a reception area, entryway into the building, were served. Rev. Robert Będziński, SCh. of Holy Trinity Mission security guard station, the elevator and the new PMA Gift Shop. affording closer and easier access to Church graciously blessed the Entryway and Gift Shop area. PRCUA For years, visitors have had to use the side entrance, from the the elevator. It was also decided to President/PMA Chair Joseph Drobot, Jr. had the distinct honor of parking lot, and traverse a long corridor to access the elevator. In relocate the 3rd floor PMA Gift cutting the ribbon. 2013, the PRCUA Membership Shop to the 1st floor for greater Special guests from the National Polish-American Sports Hall of prominence and direct access. The Fame in Troy, MI were present at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, PERIODICAL POSTAGE Dept., located on the 1st floor, PAID AT CHICAGO, IL moved to the 2nd floor, where space also includes a storage room including Board Chair James Conrad, 1st Vice Chair David Jansen, for extra merchandise. and Past Board Chair Hon. Paul Paruk. Also in attendance were the Offices for Maria Ciesla, PMA Project General Contractor President, and Kasia Balutowski Christopher Jaworowski, the PMA Development Coordinator, founder of Discovery were added. The final touch Builders, Inc.; PRCUA Res. included a much-needed coat room V.P. and PMA Vice Chair for PMA and PRCUA events, and Anna Sokolowski, PMA an updated reception area/security officers President Maria station for the weekend security Ciesla, Vice President Betty guard, Greg Wiley. Uzarowicz, Secretary The PMA has been conducting Geraldine Balut Coleman; an Entryway and Gift Shop fund PMA Board member and raising campaign to help cover the PWA President Delphine costs for this project. Donors of Huneycutt; PMA Managing $2,000 or more will have an Director Jan Lorys; and individual donor nameplate hung PRCUA Secretary-Treasurer in the Entryway for posterity. The James Robaczewski. names of donors giving $1,000 will Tours of the new area be engraved on nameplates hung were given throughout the on a group plaque. Open House and guests Discovery Builders Inc.’s enjoyed browsing through the founder General Contractor books and unique gifts Christopher Jaworowski did a imported from Poland in the PERIODICAL POSTAGE beautiful renovation job. He also new PMA Gift Shop. PAID AT CHICAGO, IL New Entryway brought in skilled and generous (Photos: Julita Siegel) Fr. Będziński, SCh. blessing the new area Page 2 Narod Polski February 1, 2014 19 TROY, MI - CIRCUIT XI MEETING on Wed., March 19, Noon, Pol. Am. Cul. Ctr., 15 Mi & Dequindre, Troy, MI. Calendar of 25 WARREN, MI - POPE JOHN PAUL II SOC. #1593 MEETING on Tues., March. 25, 7 pm, St. Anne H.S., 36000 PRCUA Events Mound Rd., Warren, MI. Contact: J. Ozog 586-751-8168 29 WARREN, MI - NATIONAL PRCUA BASKETBALL FEBRUARY TOURNAMENT (See details on page 8.) 29 WARREN, MI - ZAJĄCZEK DANCE RECITAL on Sat., 8 ORLAND PARK, IL - WESOLY LUD VALENTINE DINNER DANCE on Sat., Feb. 8 at March 29, 2:30 pm at Warren Woods Auditorium, 13400 E. Orland Chateau, 14500 S. LaGrange, Orland Pk., IL. Entry 6:30; Dinner 7 p.m. Tickets $40.00 12 Mile Rd., Warren, MI. Tickets $7; Contact: Colleen adults; $20.00 children 10 and under. Contact: Krysia Rozwadowski at 773-742-8574 Bonkowski - [email protected] 9 CHICAGO, IL - M. KONOPNICKA POLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL 40th ANNIVERSARY MASS on Sun., Feb. 9, Mass at 11 am at Five Holy Martyrs, 4327 S. Richmond, Chicago, IL NOTICE PHILADELPHIA OFFICE CLOSED 10 CHICAGO, IL – DISTRICT #7 MEETING on Mon., Feb. 10 at 7:30 pm at PRCUA Social PRCUA members are advised that as of January 1, 2014, Hall, 984 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL. Contact: Shirley Dudzinski 773-763-4069 the PRCUA Office in Philadelphia, PA is permanently closed. All business and communications will be conducted by the 11 JOHNSTOWN, PA - ST. CASIMIR'S SOC. #531 MEETING on Tues., Feb. 11 at 7:30 pm, Home Office, phone toll-free 1-800-772-8632. 306 Power St. Send premiums to: Ed Kaplaniak, 521 Southmont, Johnstown, PA 15905 12 LANSING, MI - SOC. #2342 POTLUCK AND MEETING on Wed., Feb. 12, Potluck at 6 pm (weather permitting) at the Federated Polish Home, 1030 W. Mt. Hope, Lansing, MI. 23rd Annual Shirley Ann Galanty Meeting at 7 pm. Contact: V. Ulrich 517-484-3311 Michigan State Ball 15 BRIDGEVIEW, IL - 40th ANNIVERSARY OF M. KONOPNICKA POLISH LANG. SCHOOL Honoring the 2014 Dance School Graduates on Sat., Feb. 15 at 6 pm, Paradise Elegant Banquet Hall, 9220 S. Harlem, Bridgeview, IL; tickets $70 at school office. RSVP by Feb. 8. Contact: S. McHenry 708-218-1654 Saturday, February 22, 2014 16 TOLEDO, OH - SOC. #1584, #1633, #1617 & #719 MEETING on Sun., Feb. 16 at 1 Crystal Gardens pm, Misiuda Hall, 5255 N. Detroit, Toledo, OH. Contact: J. Sylak 419-729-2616 16703 Fort Street, Southgate, Michigan 16 ORLAND PARK, IL – DISTRICT 8 MEETING on Sun., Feb. 16 at Noon, after 11 am Mass Cocktails: 5:30 p.m.; Dinner: 6:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Woods Parish, 10731 W. 131st St., Orland Park, IL Donation $55/adult, $50/student thru age 20 Semi-Formal Attire 22 SOUTHGATE, MI - SHIRLEY GALANTY MICHIGAN STATE BALL (See box at right.) Music by Duane Malinowski & Orchestra 25 WARREN, MI - POPE JOHN PAUL II SOC. #1593 MEETING on Tues., Feb. 25 at 7 pm, Contact: Maria Jalkiewicz- 586-979-5164 St. Anne's H.S., 36000 Mound Rd., Warren, MI. Contact: J. Ozog 586-751-8168 MARCH M. Konopnicka Adult Culture Group Annual Fashion Show 1 DEARBORN HTS., MI - ST. STAN’S ONE GAME BOWLING KNOCK-OUT on Sat., March 1, Noon at Cherry Hill Lanes, Cherry Hill & Inkster Rds,. Dearborn Hts., MI. Register 11:15 Luncheon with Entertainment am. Dinner follows at Stitt VFW Post, 6828 N. Waverly; bowlers $30, non-bowlers $25. Sunday, March 2 Contact Ron or Barbara Bak 734-394-8863. Ladies may start later. Sabre Room 2 HICKORY HILLS, IL – MKACG FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON (See box at right.) 8900 N. 95th Street, Hickory Hills, IL. 7 TOLEDO, OH – ECHOES OF POLAND PIEROGI DINNER on Fri., March 7, PRCUA Hall, Entry at Noon; Lunch at 1 pm Tickets $35 5255 Detroit, Toledo, OH, 4-8 pm; $8 – 4 pierogi, salad, bread, dessert, beverage. Advance Contact: Liz or Walter Dynowski Order Dozens by 2/28 $9 (cheese, potato, kraut or potato/cheese. Contact: 419-531-8658 708-532-1541 8 WARREN, MI - OPOLE DANCERS BOWLING FUND RAISER (See box on page 10.) 9 CHICAGO, IL DISTRICT #7 CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER (See box at right.) 11 JOHNSTOWN, PA - ST. CASIMIR'S SOC. #531 MEETING on Tues., March 11 at 7:30 pm, 306 Power St. Send premiums to: Ed Kaplaniak, 521 Southmont, Johnstown, PA 15905 DISTRICT #7 12 LANSING, MI - SOC. #2342 POTLUCK & MEETING on Wed., March 12, Potluck 6 pm - CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER Meeting 7pm; Federated Polish Home, 1030 W.