The 35th National Convention of Polish Women’s Alliance of America will take place from August 25th - 28th, 2007 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio. See page 3 for details. G£OS G£OS POLEK POLEK THE POLISH WOMEN’S VOICE - A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE POLISH WOMEN’S ALLIANCE OFAMERICA G£OS POLEK - ORGAN ZWI¥ZKU POLEK W AMERYCE No. 1 February 2007 Luty 2007 Rok MMVII Since its founding in 1898, Polish Women’s Alliance has opened its doors and its heart to many people from all walks of life—some of them were famous and many of them were women—writers, poets, artists, sci- entists, educators, social workers, activists, clergy, members of reli- gious orders, business leaders, jour- nalists, and politicians, from Poland, from the United States, and from all around the world. Some of these contacts stood out more than others, especially the bonds forged with women, Polish women, who were able to inspire PWA members with their dedication to their work and to their Polish her- itage. To honor these special bonds of friendship and commitment to shared values and common causes, the National Board extended Hono- rary Membership to eight extraordi- nary women in the last 108 years. The Honorary Members of Polish Women’s Alliance are: Maria Konopnicka Eliza Orzeszkowa Helena Modrzejewska Helena Paderewska Marie Sklodowska Curie Maria Rodziewiczowna Helena Sikorska Barbara Mikulski The first Honorary Membership was conferred in 1903 on Polish writer U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski— almost one hundred years later. In the next issues of G³os Polek, leading up to the 35th National Convention, we will take a look at the lives and accomplishments of our Honorary Members. They are true examples of Honorary Members of Polish Women’s Alliance TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR 35th CONVENTION SPECIAL!! and redeem your $35 OFF COUPON * Minimum Face Value reduced to $2000 on Single Premium Whole Life policies. * $35 off the premium with special coupon! SEE PAGE 5 FOR RATES AND COUPON. courage, integrity, and achievement. And their lives tell the story of the empowerment of Polish women in the 20th century—from a writer who had only the power of her pen to act against the tyranny of an occupier— to a woman one hundred years later elected to the highest levels of demo- cratic government. Maria Konopnicka (1842 - 1910) was a Polish patriot, poet, novelist, translator, and essayist. She is most beloved for her children’s poetry, especially the popular fairy tale “Little Orphan Marysia and the Seven Elves” that every Polish child knows and for the patriotic poem “Rota” or “The Oath.” Her poetry was emotional, spontaneous, accessi- ble, and fresh. Poland was not a free nation during her lifetime. It was occupied by the three superpowers of the time, and Konopnicka’s works were dedicated to keeping the Polish language and culture real and alive for new generations of Poles who had In this issue: How to submit Amendments to the PWA Constitution page 3 Benefits of Youth Insurance page 3 35th Convention Special pages 4 and 5 PWA Annuities now earn up to 5.25% page 6 National Cash Raffle is here again! page 7 New PWA Mortgage Program page 7 Easter Coloring Contest page 9 Scholarship Deadline coming up page 10 Announcing 3 New Scholarships page 11 Book Sale and Art Event page 11 PWA Book Club page 11 Continued on page 2 The first Honorary Membership was bestowed on writer Maria Konopnicka in 1903 Maria Konopnicka; the last one on
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The 35th National Convention ofPolish Women’s Alliance of America
will take place from August 25th - 28th, 2007 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Cleveland, Ohio.
See page 3 for details.
G£OSG£OS POLEKPOLEKTHE POLISH WOMEN’S VOICE - A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE POLISH WOMEN’S ALLIANCE OF AMERICA
G£OS POLEK - ORGAN ZWI¥ZKU POLEK W AMERYCE
No. 1 February 2007 Luty 2007 Rok MMVII
Since its founding in 1898, Polish
Women’s Alliance has opened its
doors and its heart to many people
from all walks of life—some of them
were famous and many of them were
women—writers, poets, artists, sci-
entists, educators, social workers,
activists, clergy, members of reli-
gious orders, business leaders, jour-
nalists, and politicians, from Poland,
from the United States, and from all
around the world.
Some of these contacts stood out
more than others, especially the
bonds forged with women, Polish
women, who were able to inspire
PWA members with their dedication
to their work and to their Polish her-
itage. To honor these special bonds
of friendship and commitment to
shared values and common causes,
the National Board extended Hono-
rary Membership to eight extraordi-
nary women in the last 108 years.
The Honorary Members of Polish
Women’s Alliance are:
Maria Konopnicka
Eliza Orzeszkowa
Helena Modrzejewska
Helena Paderewska
Marie Sklodowska Curie
Maria Rodziewiczowna
Helena Sikorska
Barbara Mikulski
The first Honorary Membership was
conferred in 1903 on Polish writer
U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski—
almost one hundred years later. In the
next issues of G³os Polek, leading up
to the 35th National Convention, we
will take a look at the lives and
accomplishments of our Honorary
Members. They are true examples of
Honorary Members of
Polish Women’s Alliance
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR
35th CONVENTION SPECIAL!!and redeem your $35 OFF COUPON
* Minimum Face Value reduced to $2000 on Single Premium Whole Life policies.
* $35 off the premium with special coupon!
SEE PAGE 5 FOR RATES AND COUPON.
courage, integrity, and achievement.
And their lives tell the story of the
empowerment of Polish women in
the 20th century—from a writer who
had only the power of her pen to act
against the tyranny of an occupier—
to a woman one hundred years later
elected to the highest levels of demo-
cratic government.
Maria Konopnicka (1842 - 1910)
was a Polish patriot, poet, novelist,
translator, and essayist. She is most
beloved for her children’s poetry,
especially the popular fairy tale
“Little Orphan Marysia and the
Seven Elves” that every Polish child
knows and for the patriotic poem
“Rota” or “The Oath.” Her poetry
was emotional, spontaneous, accessi-
ble, and fresh. Poland was not a free
nation during her lifetime. It was
occupied by the three superpowers of
the time, and Konopnicka’s works
were dedicated to keeping the Polish
language and culture real and alive
for new generations of Poles who had
In this issue:
� How to submit Amendments tothe PWA Constitution page 3
� Benefits of Youth Insurance page 3� 35th Convention Special pages 4 and 5� PWA Annuities now earn up to 5.25% page 6� National Cash Raffle is here again! page 7� New PWA Mortgage Program page 7� Easter Coloring Contest page 9� Scholarship Deadline coming up page 10� Announcing 3 New Scholarships page 11� Book Sale and Art Event page 11� PWA Book Club page 11
Continued on page 2
The first Honorary Membership
was bestowed on writer
Maria Konopnicka in 1903
Maria Konopnicka; the last one on
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Second Annual White Sox Polish Night
If you missed the first White Sox Polish Night, at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago
last year, you are in luck! The second annual White Sox Polish Night is now
confirmed for Thursday, April 19, 2007. Tickets are limited—first come, first
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never known a free Poland. Her
words encouraged not only the
oppressed people in Poland, but also
Polish immigrants far away from the
homeland. She became their voice as
they struggled for freedom and digni-
ty in their new lives.
Polish Women’s Alliance sent
wishes to Konopnicka in 1902, on
the occasion of her 25th anniversary
as a writer. This was the beginning of
a warm correspondence between
Konopnicka and the PWA that con-
tinued until her death. She encour-
aged the fledgling organization in its
work for women and for Poland and
inspired them to see their mission as
reaching beyond the borders of their
lives. At the 4th National Convention
of the PWA held in Chicago in 1903,
Honorary Membership was bestowed
on Maria Konopnicka.
In 1907, the pages of G³os Polek
printed an emotional appeal from
Konopnicka to PWA members, ask-
ing for help for Polish political pris-
oners in Siberia. The men were
forced to work long hours in labor
camps in chains and they needed
bandages for the wounds on their
arms and legs from the chains. PWA
members made these by hand and
sent the bandages called “podkajdan-
ki” to Siberia for many years, until
Poland regained its independence
after World War I and the prisoners,
those who had survived, were able to
return home.
Konopnicka did not live to see
Poland’s independence restored. She
died in 1910 and is buried at the
Lyczaków Cemetery in Lwów. The
17th National Convention of the
PWA held in 1935 approved funds
for a memorial to be erected at the
cemetery in her honor. It stands there
to this day, a testimonial to the
friendship between the great Polish
patriot and writer and the generations
of women in the United States,
whom she had never met, but whom
she had inspired with her words and
with her courage.
Through the years, PWA has con-
tinued to support the legacy of Maria
Konopnicka, including the Museum
and school in Zarnowiec in Poland
that bear her name. MP
HONORARY MEMBERS Continued from Page 1
Rota - The Oath
The words of the “Rota” were written in 1908 by Maria Konopnicka. Music
for it was composed two years later by Feliks Nowowiejski. It was a candidate
to become the Polish national anthem after Poland regained its independence.
“Jeszcze Polska Nie Zginela” won that honor, but this poem became the unof-
ficial anthem of the Polish disapora throughout the 20th century and contin-
ues to hold a special place in the hearts of Poles throughout the world.
Nie rzucim ziemi, sk¹d nasz ród.
Nie damy pogrzeϾ mowy.
Polski my naród, polski lud,
Królewski szczep Piastowy.
Nie damy, by nas zgnêbil wróg.
Tak nam dopomó¿ Bóg!
Tak nam dopomó¿ Bóg!
Do krwi ostatniej kropli z ¿y³
Broniæ bêdziemy ducha,
A¿ siê rozpadnie w proch i w py³
Krzy¿acka zawierucha.
Twierdz¹ nam bêdzie ka¿dy próg.
Tak nam dopomó¿ Bóg!
Tak nam dopomó¿ Bóg!
We’ll not abandon the land of our folk.
We’ll not let our language be buried.
We’re the Polish nation, the Polish people,
Royal tribe of the Piasts.
We’ll not let the foe hold us down.
So help us God!
So help us God!
To the last drop of blood in our veins
We’ll defend our spirit
Until into dust
Falls the Teutonic storm.
Every doorstoop will be our fortress.
So help us God!
So help us God!
G£OS POLEK February 2007 Luty 2007 PAGE 3
35th Convention News and Notices
Registration Forms Are Due by May 31, 2007
The 35th National Convention of Polish Women’s Alliance will be held inCleveland, Ohio, from August 25th to August 28th, 2007. Group Mandateswith the names of Delegates and Alternates should have been mailed intothe Home Office in January.
All Delegates, Alternates, and Guests will be receiving Registration Formsand Emergency Contact Forms in the mail. These must be retruned, alongwith the Registration Fee, no later than May 31st
Hotel and Travel Expenses will be covered by the Home Office. TheRegistration Fee of $225 per Delegate, Alternate and Guest is the responsi-bility of the Delegate and/or her Group or Council.
If you have questions, please contact the Office of the National Secretaryby calling 1-800-522-1898, ext 1211.
Youth Insurance Policies
Why is it is good idea to buy lifeinsurance for a young person? Theanswer is that the premium is lowerbecause the young person has alonger life expectancy. For example,a Single Payment life insurance pol-icy for a five-year old girl that isguaranteed to pay $3,000, regardlessof how long or short the lifetime ofthe girl is, costs only $254.91. Tenyear later, the same policy wouldcost $339.69. Twenty years later, thepolicy would cost $447.78.
There are a number of other reasonswhy you should think about insur-ance for young people.
1. Life insurance does not counttoward financial aid eligibility whenthe child is ready to go to college.
2. Life insurance is owned by theperson who buys the policy and notby the person who is the insured. Inthis way the policy can only becashed in by the owner of the policy,such as the parent or grandparent.The youth who is insured cannotcash in the policy.
3. Cash values accumulate over thelife of the policy without beingtaxed. When life insurance is paidout, it is not subject to income tax.
4. A loan can be taken against thecash value of the policy, in the eventthat cash is needed.
5. Currently, in order to qualify fora college scholarship from PWA, theapplicant must have at a minimumof $3,000 in life insurance for fiveyears. PWA is now offering a 35thConvention Special which allowsyou to increase your child’s insur-ance by $2,000. See page 5 fordetails.
6. If a young person dies, the finalexpenses are the same as for anolder person, so it is best to be pre-pared. The premium is very low andit is worth the peace of mind.
7. PWA continues to offer Edu-cation Life Builder Policies that paythe young person the full amount ofthe policy in cash when the youngperson reaches 19 years of age. Inaddition, the life insurance on thelife of the young person continueswith no extra premiums whichmeans that PWA will pay another$3,000 at the time of death of theinsured person.
8. PWA sponsors Youth Conferen-ces every four years, and only PWAinsured young people are eligible.These conferences are fun and edu-cational and teach Polish traditions.
If you know of a young person whodoes not have life insurance, youmay want to talk to the parents orgrandparents about the advantagesof insuring the young person.
PWA youth policies make great giftsfor christenings, confirmations, andgraduations. Act now. The policypremium is higher every day youwait.
Send in Your Proposed Amendments to the Constitutionto the Committee on Constitutional Amendments
All members have a voice in the future of the PWA. This is your opportuni-ty to suggest changes to the Constitution and Bylaws of the PWA, the gov-erning document of our organization. All members may submit proposals toamend the Constitution to the Committee.
The proposals must be in writing and must include your full name and Groupnumber, as well as your signature. Councils or Groups submitting amend-ments must include the names and signatures of all members proposing theamendment. The revised Constitution was printed in the Glos Polek in 2004.If you did not save that issue of the Glos Polek, you can download a copy ofthe Constitution as a Word file from the PWA website at www.pwaa.org.
The Deadline for submitting proposals to the Committee is April 15, 2007.All letters must be sent to the following address, postmarked no later thanApril 15, 2007:
Committee on Constitutional AmendmentsPolish Women’s Alliance of America6643 N. Northwest Hwy, 2nd FloorChicago, IL 60631
Chair: Delphine Lytell, District I PresidentMembers Rita Giersch, Gr. 211; Teresa Makowski, Gr. 114;
Dawn Nelson, Gr. 743; and Monica Serafin, Gr. 440.
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE TREASURER
Treasurer Barbara Miller
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VISA WAIVER PROGRAMREINTRODUCED IN U.S. SENATE
Washington, D.C.—Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md) and member ofPWA Gr. 763 joined Senator George V. Voinovich (R-Ohio) to reintroduceThe Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Act in the Senate,which would authorize an expansion of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)by up to five additional countries, including Poland, for a probationaryperiod of three years.
“I have fought for years to expand the VWP so our allies can visit fam-ily and conduct business in the United States without standing in line to geta visa,” said Senator Mikulski, who introduced several bipartisan propos-als in the past to have Poland added to the VWP, citing Poland’s impor-tance as a close U.S. ally. Polish troops have been fighting alongside U.S.troops since the start of the war in Iraq, where 17 Polish soldiers have beenkilled and more than 20 have been injured. Today, nearly 1000 Polishtroops are still on the ground in Iraq, and next year Poland will send morethan 1000 troops to Afghanistan.
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This coupon can be used with the 35th Convention Special only. This coupon cannot be redeemed for cash.Please return with application and payment to: Polish Women’s Alliance, 6643 N. Northwest Hwy, 2nd Fl., Chicago, IL 60631.
1. Information about you: (if you are an existing PWAA member; if you are not a PWAA member, you cannot use this coupon):
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PWA Now Pays up to 5.25%on Certain New Annuities !
Tax Season is here! For more information on PWA Annuities please call Bo Padowski at 1-888-522-1898, ext 228,
or Barbara Miller ext. 206.
Below are the Annual Limits for 2006 for Contributions to Traditional IRAs (TIRAs) and Roth IRAs (RIRAs)
TIRA under age 50 $4,000 RIRA under age 50 $4,000TIRA age 50 - 70 1/2 $5,000 RIRA age 50 and older $5,000
There is NO LIMIT on the Regular, Flexible, Premium-Deferred Annuity
Notice to Existing Annuity Owners
The 5.25% interest rate applies only to NEW accounts.
Existing Annuity Owners: Please look in the mailfor Special Offers coming your way!!
What are the annual contributionlimits for Traditional and RothIRAs for this tax year?
Beata, Michigan
You mean for the tax year 2006. Before I give you the contribution limits, please remem-
ber about the timing of your contribution. You canmake annual contributions to a Traditional or Roth IRA starting January1st all the way through the tax-filing deadline (excluding extensions) forthe year, generally April 15th. For tax year 2006 you could have con-tributed up to the allowed limit starting on January 1, 2006 and you stillhave a time to contribute until April 15th, 2007. You can also contributeyour allowed limit for year 2007, if you like. Basically, you can make twocontributions now—one for the 2006 tax year, and a second one for 2007.
You did not tell me your age. If your age is less than 50, then in tax years2006 and 2007 you can make annual contributions to a Traditional IRA orto Roth IRA of up to $4,000 or 100% of your earned income, whicheveris less. A combined sum of $8,000 can generally be contributed by a mar-ried couple ($4,000 per IRA) provided that either you or your spouse haveearned income of at least that amount. The $4,000 and $8,000 annual con-tribution limits apply to the combination of all of your Traditional andRoth IRAs. If you are age 50 or older, you may make additional “catch-up” contributions to your IRA. Over the next several years, the maximumannual contribution amount will increase to $5,000 for 2008 and to $6,000if you age 50 or older.
Which IRA is Right for me, I am 40 years old, married, with atotal household income of $65,000 ?
Andrew, Connecticut
A Traditional IRA is a tax-advantaged arrangement that allows earningsand deductible contributions to grow tax-deferred. This means that youdon’t pay income taxes on the earnings nor on the deductible contribu-tions of your IRA until you begin taking withdrawals, usually after youretire and possibly are in a lower tax bracket. Contributions may bedeductible from your gross income on your federal income tax return for the year in which the contributions are made. Earnings grow on a tax-deferred basis. Deductible contributions and earnings are subject tofederal income tax when withdrawn.
In a Roth IRA, you make contributions on an after-tax basis, and anyearnings grow free of federal taxes, which means you don’t get a taxdeduction now, but you won’t need to pay taxes on the earnings later.
You should always discuss these issues with your tax adviser, who has all the information needed to give you the best advice as to which type of account is right for you as well as the contribution limit.
Tax season is already here! Polish Women’sAlliance offers both Traditional and Roth IRAaccounts. We pay up to a 5.25% interest rate in the first year. Please contact me fordetails by phone at 888-522-1898 ext. 228 or by email at [email protected].
Insurance Corner with Bo Padowski
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It’s Here!!
Your chance to WIN BIGwith
POLISH WOMEN’S ALLIANCE
Win $4500 in Prize Moneyin
PWA’S NATIONAL CASH RAFFLE
Return your lucky tickets as soon as possible.The deadline is June 10, 2007.
Entries must be postmarked June 10, 2007, to be eligible.
Drawing will be held on June 21, 2007, during the State Presidents’ Conference in Illinois.
Proceeds to benefit Komitet Oswiaty, the PWA Education Committee, promoting Polish culture and heritage. Please support our 2007
National Raffle. You could be one of the lucky winners!
Committee: Sharon Zago, Vice President and ChairDirectors: Helen Simmons, Jennie Starzyk Benton, AntoinetteTrela Vander Noot, Marcia Mackiewicz Duffy, Felicia Perlick
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23Council 27 meeting at 3 p.m. at thePWA Home Office, 6643 N. North-west Hwy, 2nd Fl., Chicago, IL. Alldelegates are invited. Contact Presi-dent Lidia Filus at 773-442-5784.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAYMARCH 2 AND MARCH 3PWA Book Sale and Art Event tocelebrate Pulaski Day at PWA HomeOffice, Chicago. Hours are from 1p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.tp 3 p.m. om Saturday. Donations ofbooks welcome. See article on page11 for more details.
SUNDAY, MARCH 11Group 341 Krakowianki meeting atthe Panera Bread Company, 3401Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh.The restaurant is a short walk fromSt. Hyacinth’s Church. The meetingwill take place after 9:30 Mass. Allmembers are invited. Contact: VickiNiemiec 412-422-5754.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25District VI Wisconsin, “Breakfastwith the Easter Bunny” at BeulahBrinton Recreatiion Center, 2555 S.Bay St., Milwaukee, 9:30 a.m. to 12noon. $4 adults, $3 children. All pro-ceeds to benefit the ScholarshipFund. Contact: Diane Reeve at 414-643-5427.
SUNDAY, APRIL 1Group 786 Lowicz Dancers will holdtheir Spring Recital at 2:30 p.m. atBerkely High School, 2325 Catalpa,Berkely, Michigan. See box on thispage for details or call: BarbaraMisiolek Gamble 248-689-7993.
SUNDAY, APRIL 22Council 21 Indiana celebrates its75th Anniversary. Mass at 10 a.m.with St. Cecilia Choir at St.Stanislaus Church in East Chicago.Dinner follows in Social Hall.Contact: Bernice Olszowska at 219-663-8746.
Lowicz Dancers Recital on April 1st
On Sunday, April 1, 2007 the Lowicz Dancers ofPWA Gr. 786 will hold their Second Annual Recital at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Berkley HighSchool, 2325 Catalpa, (south of 12 Mile and east ofCoolidge) in Berkley, Michigan. Tickets will be avail-able at the door and are $5 for adults and $3 for chil-dren. Contact: Barbara Misiolek Gamble 248-689-7993 or visit the Lowicz Dancers web page atwww.pwaa.org/youth.html.
Home Ownership Is Everyone’s DreamLet PWA help you achieve thatdream....
PWA is currently working with two national lending institutions to get the best deal for you,our members. If you are looking for a mortgage to finance the purchase of a new home or if youare thinking of refinancing, please give us a call—whether you live inIlinois, Massachusetts or California! We will be happy to explain the program to you. Polish-speaking bankers are available at both institutions.
Call Barbara Miller at 847-384-1206 for details.
Polish Women’s Alliance working for you!
Group 114 “Ewa”Fundraiser
Chicago, IL—Members of Group114 are raising funds for a livertransplant for six-year old Ewa fromPoland. Ewa was born with a defec-tive liver and a transplant is the onlyhope she has. A liver transplant cancost as much as $100,000.
If you would like to help, pleasesend donations to PWA Group 114,c/o Teresa Makowski, 4941 W.Cullom Street, Chicago, IL 60641.Make checks payable to: PWAGroup 114 “Ewa”.
For more information, please callTeresa at 773-202-0605. Ewa, herparents, and members of Group 114thank you for your help and compas-sion! Bóg zap³aæ.
Council 9Meeting Dates
for 2007
Please save these meeting dates andmark your calendars:
April 21st MeetingMay 12th Mother and
Daughter LuncheonJune 16th Flag Day MeetingSeptember 8th MeetingNovember 10th Election MeetingDecember 2nd Children’s
Correction: Ordering Information for“Polish Hill Remembered”
Students of Hampton High School in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, have pre-pared a book which includes memoirs of current and past residents, recipes,photos, and facts about the neighborhood that is known as Polish Hill inPittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The book will be published in May of 2007.
To reserve your copy of Polish Hill Remembered (for $15 a copy) pleasecall PWA member and moderator of the project, Mary Louise Ellena-Wygonik at 412-492-6387 or write to her at [email protected]. Thephone number printed in the last issue of Glos Polek was incorrect.
PAGE 8 February 2007 Luty 2007 G£OS POLEK
Group 821 Election and Installation Meeting
Group 721 Celebrates 70th Anniversary
District XIV State Convention
District XIV Eastern Pennsylvania held its State Convention on October 7,2006. National President Virginia Sikora and Sales Director Bo Padowskihonored the District with their presence and shared their thoughts and expert-ise with the Delegates. In photo above, from left, are: National PresidentVirginia Sikora, Council 40 President Bernadine Regis, re-elected StatePresident Helen Lopez, Council 44 President Dorothy Talipski, NationalDirector Felicia Perlick, and Sales Director Bo Padowski.
Niles, IL—The Thirty-SeventhAnnual Polish Heritage Award Galaof the Polish American CongressIllinois Division was held at theWhite Eagle Restaurant on Friday,November 10, 2006. The chairmanof the event, PWA member, TeresaBuckner added something new tothis year’s ceremony. Each fraternalwas repersented by a debutante whoalso helped to present the awards tothe evening’s awardees.
PWA was represented by NatalieWidlak, member of Group 743where Honorary PWA PresidentHelen V. Wojcik is President. Nataliewore a long white gown and tiara aswell as a sash embroidered with thewords “Polish Women’s Alliance.”
Camille Kopielski and LesKuczynski, who are both membersof PWA Group 819, were amongthose who received awards during
the evening’s presentation. Photoabove shows Natalie Widlak pre-senting a bouquet of red roses toAwardee Commander Ralph Price ofthe Chicago Police Department.
Polish American Heritage Dinner PAC Illinois Division
Chicago, IL—On December 18, 2006, Group 821 Queen Hedwig Society,held its election meeting. The officers remained unchanged: Czeslawa Kolak,President; Grazyna Duda, Vice President; Lidia Filus, Treasurer; BoPadowski, Financial Secretary; and Helena Danielska, Recording Secretary.National President Virginia Sikora administered the Oath of Office. Planswere made for activities in the coming year, followed by a Christmas cele-bration, including the sharing of “Oplatek.”
Portage, PA—PWA Group 721observed its 70th Anniversary inOctober 2006 with a luncheonand presentation of gifts tomembers. All of the founders ofthe Group have passed on, otherthan Rose Layo, age 93, whowas happy to join us. TheOfficers for 2007 are: PresidentKathryn McKovyk, TreasurerMary Hollaran, and RecordingSecretary Vicotria Farren.Group 721 are proud membersof Our Lady of the Sacred HeartChurch and our pastor FatherRon Osinski is a paid-up mem-ber of Group 721.
From left, Recording Secretary VictoriaFarren, Treasurer Mary Hollaran, andPresident Kathryn McKovyk.
Council 25 Christmas Party
Council 25 District XI held its annu-al Children's Christmas Party onSaturday, December 2, 2006, at St.Francis of Assisi Church Hall inOmaha, Nebraska. Each year, theChristmas Party for children is heldon the Saturday closest to the feast ofSt. Nicholas, December 6th. Thechildren enjoyed treats and a gift bagof goodies, but the highlight of theparty was a visit from Santa. Photoat right shows Sydney (8 weeks) andShayna Vlock. Group photo below.
Casimir Pulaski DayBook Sale and Polish Art Event
March 2nd and March 3rd, 2007. See page 11 for details.
PWA EASTER COLORING CONTEST
G£OS POLEK February 2007 Luty 2007 PAGE 9
“Pisanki” are Polish Easter Eggs.
Happy Easter! Happy Coloring! See Contest Rules on page 11.
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POLISH WOMEN’S ALLIANCE OF AMERICAUNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2007-2008APPLICATION PERIOD: DECEMBER 1, 2006 TO FEBRUARY 15, 2007
Garland Youth Section
The Scholarship Requirements for the 2007-2008 Undergraduate CollegeLevel School Year, recommended by the Scholarship Committee, and adopt-ed by the National Board, are printed below. Please read these requirementsbefore completing and signing the application and all other required addi-tional forms and information, which must be completed in English.
Application forms and all other pertinent information are available from theP.W.A. of A. Headquarters office or from your District/State President. Formsmay also be available on our website www.pwaa.org. At Headquarters, pleasewrite to Ms. Sharon Zago, Vice President and Scholarship Chairman, at 6643N. Northwest Highway, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60631. If calling, the toll-free number is 888-522-1898, ext. 208, and the direct number is 847-384-1208. For email inquiries, please write to [email protected].
Your District/State President must sign the completed application. (You canfind the addresses of all District/State President on page 2 of this issue of theGlos Polek.) NOTE: Any applications that are incomplete will be disqualifiedfor this school year (i.e., applications with missing essays, unanswered ques-tions, or incomplete answers). Every question must have an answer—noblanks!
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
An applicant must be a member of Polish Women’s Alliance of America forat least five years, be in good standing, and have at least $3,000 in insurancecoverage with P.W.A. of A. If the applicant has less than the required $3,000,he or she may apply for more insurance in order to comply with the require-ments before the deadline date of February 15, 2007. Term certificates,endowments, annuities, lapsed or suspended certificates, and certificates withany outstanding loans are excluded from eligibility.
If you are awarded a scholarship, you understand and agree that you mustkeep a minimum of $3,000 insurance coverage in force for ten years from thedate you received your most recent scholarship from PWA of A. Such policyshall not be on extended term, have no outstanding loans, or cash with-drawals against such policy, otherwise the amount of all grants shall bedeemed a loan and a lien, to the extend thereof, on the applicant-member’scertificate or certificates.
Applicants may apply for scholarships beginning with the second year ofundergraduate study in the fall of 2007. They must attend school on a full-time basis. Students may apply for up to three years of scholarships.
Students attending non-traditional educational programs such as tradeschools, union-apprenticeship programs, culinary arts schools, etc.,may also apply for a scholarship. Note that these applications will bereviewed and approved on an individual basis. (More information maybe requested from applicants in non-traditional programs by theScholarship Committee.)
An essay is required with the application. It should be double-spaced andtyped on a separate sheet of paper, with the applicant’s name and address.Please staple the essay to your application. The subject of the essay is:
In 150-200 words write an essay on the following:
“Should the United States grant visa-waiver privilegesto Polish citizens? Explain.”
Each applicant must also attach two wallet size photos along with the com-pleted Media Form to the application.
The applicant must secure the signature of the District/State President on theapplication form. The completed application, required essay, photos, and anyrequired insurance application must be mailed (postmarked) to the District/State President no later than February 15, 2007.
After signature approval by the District/State President, the documents willbe forwarded by the District/State President to Vice President. Sharon Zagoat headquarters (postmarked) no later than February 28, 2007.
THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE WILL NOT CONSIDERANY LATE APPLICATIONS.
Review your application and attachments carefully. Please remember thatincomplete, unsigned, or late applications, will not be accepted or returnedfor corrections. The applicant will forfeit the chance for a scholarship thatyear! Any false or misleading documents will result in the disqualification ofconsideration of the applicant. The decision of the Scholarship Committee isfinal and not subject to review.
Polish Women’s Alliance of America cannot be held responsible for any lostapplications or related paperwork. Students are encouraged to email Ms.Sharon Zago at [email protected] to be sure applications have been received.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Sharon Zago, Vice President and ChairmanDirectors: Helen Simmons, Jennie Starzyk Benton. Antoinette Trela-Vander Noot, Marcia Mackiewicz Duffy, and Felicia PerlickEx-Officio: Virginia Sikora, National President
Revised 11/17/06
You can download scholarship formsand requirements from
www.pwaa.org/youth.html
G£OS POLEK February 2007 Luty 2007 PAGE 11
Last year Komitet Oswiaty was ableto offer several pilot program schol-arships to our membership, in addi-tion to our regular annual PWAscholarships. These scholarshipswere offered to PWA members whomet the requirements and who wereseeking financial aid in attaining ahigher education.
This year Komitet Oswiaty ishappy to announce that due to yourgenerous support of the annual PWAOswiaty Raffle, we will once againbe offering these scholarships, asfollows:
$500 High School SeniorSports Scholarship
(One Award)
$500 High School SeniorAcademics Scholarship
(One Award)
Application Period:February 1 - March 15 2007
PWA members who qualify mayapply for any one or all scholarshipsoffered. In other words, if you quali-fy for the High School Senior Sportsand High School Senior AcademicsScholarships, you may apply forboth. The awards are graded on apoint system so please answer thequestions and prepare the essay to thebest of your ability.
There is one $500 award in thesports category and one $500 awardin the academic category. Please goto our website for forms and moreinfo at www.pwaa.org:
$1,000 Junior and Senior YearUndergraduate CollegeAcademic Scholarships
(Five Awards)
Application Period: March 1 - May 15, 2007
This undergraduate college scholar-ship is for students who maintain acumulative B grade point averageand who will be entering their junioror senior year of full-time accreditedundergraduate college in the fallsemester of 2007. Applicants shouldcarefully check the requirementsthey need to fulfill to qualify for thisscholarship. Full list of requirementsand applications will be available onthe PWA website www.pwaa.org onMarch 1, 2007.
PWA members 18 years and older,who meet the requirements, shouldapply for this unique opportunity toexperience furthering their educationat one of Poland’s oldest and mostrespected centers of EuropeanStudies. One full scholarship will beawarded for the 2008 SummerStudies Jagiellonian UniversityProgram in Krakow, Poland, plusroundtrip airfare. PWA wishes togive the award applicant one year toprepare for this program.Therefore,members should apply in 2007 butwill attend this Summer StudiesProgram in the summer of 2008.Check the website for an applicationand more info on June 1, 2007.
BE SURE TO APPLY EARLY!
For further information contact VicePresident Sharon Zago at 1-888-522-1898 Ext 208 or direct at 1-847-384-1208. Full requirements for allscholarships as well as applicationforms are available from the PWAwebsite at www.pwaa.org.
IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
From the Desk of Vice President Sharon Zago
Correction: In the last issue of theGlos Polek, the Group and Councilof this Scholarship Recipient shouldhave been listed as follows:
EASTER COLORING CONTEST RULES
1. Cut out or make a photocopy of the picture on page 9 and colorit; then send it to:
PWA Coloring ContestPolish Women’s Alliance 6643 N. Northwest Hwy., 2nd Fl. Chicago, IL, 60631
2. Deadline is Postmark March 16, 2007.
3. Please include the following information on a separate piece of paper, attached to the coloringpicture: Name, Age, Address, PWA Group No., Telephone Number, Email Address.
4. Contest is for PWA members only. Not a member? Call Bo at 1-847-384-1200, ext. 228.
Age Categories:The above Prizes will be awarded ineach age category.
3-5 years6-8 years9-11 years12-14 years15-17 years
Questions? Call Vice President Sharon Zago at1-888-522-1898, ext. 208.
Sponsored by Komitet Oswiaty.
PWA Book Club
The first book of the New Year is Enigma: How the Poles Broke the NaziCode by Wladyslaw Kozaczuk. The book is available for purchase throughAmazon, ISBN 078180941X. We will discuss it on February 5th and 12th.
The second book we will be reading in 2007 is Courier from Warsawby Jan Nowak, ISBN 0814317251. Discussions of this book will be held onMondays, February 19th and 26th and March 12th and 19th.
The meetings of the PWA Book Club are held on Mondays, at 6:30 p.m.at the PWA home office. Please call Vice President Sharon Zago at 1-847-384-1208 for more information. Join us for interesting discussions, moder-ated by Professor Frank Kujawinski of Loyola University.
Casimir Pulaski DayBook Sale and Polish Art Event
Friday March 2nd and Saturday March 3rd, 2007
Polish Women’s Alliance is happy to once again offer for sale
many gently used books that are waiting to be discoveredby book lovers everywhere!
You can help make the Book Sale a success by:
1. Donating books, CDs, tapes, and videos that you no longer need.Children’s books are also welcome. (Donations need to be made before Friday, March 2, 2007.)
2. Supporting the book sale by attending, bringing a friend, and making a purchase. Hours are Friday, March 2nd from 1p.m to 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 3rd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
3. Volunteering to set up and work at the sale. Please call if you would like to help.
Our new headquarters location is at 6643 N. Northwest Highway,Chicago, IL .The sale will be held in the lower hall; elevator and handicap accessible.
For further information or to drop off donations, please call: 1-847-1200Vice President Sharon Zago, ext. 208 or Treasurer Barbara Miller, ext. 206.
Alexander KasperColumbia College Chicago
District I - Council 26 - Group 1
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Group Name City/State
0009 Edwina L Levesque Wethersfield, CT0037 Ernestine V Brown Whiting, IN0073 Martha W Sakowski Chicago, IL0132 Lorraine H Orban Griffith, IN0132 Jerome J Michalak Kane, PA0141 Wanda B Garbacik Monson, MA0148 Josephine L Nowak Philadelphia, PA0160 Robert J Dwyer Elk Grove Village, IL0185 Anna C Radziewicz Middletown, CT0185 Susanne M Hagan North Haven, CT0196 Julia C Potorski Easthampton, MA0203 Helen W Badula Argyle, WI0211 Helen M Gallett Saint John, IN0211 Ted J Wacyk Chicago, IL0224 Theresa G Legas Pittsburgh, PA0269 Sylvia A Odgers Tunkhannock, PA0305 Florence B Bella South Bend, IN0305 Josephine M Borsodi South Bend, IN0364 Irene H Wieczorek Warren, MI0596 Stella R Hricik Latrobe, PA0409 Cecilia M Hobza Omaha, NE0418 Helen M Gresco Beverly Hills, FL0464 Valerie M Skocik Lemont, IL0481 Jouella Y Zbiciak Grand Blanc, MI0530 Frank S Rominski Nanticoke, PA0552 Veronica B Partyka Meriden, CT0561 Helen D Marrows Sterling Heights, MI0585 Beatrice P Lisecki Murfreesboro, TN0661 Helen B Gloss Elmhurst, IL0675 Jessie L Dowling Philadelphia, PA0723 Irene K Przyluski Chicago, IL0782 Sandra E Zwier Pompton Plains, NJ0786 Cynthia A Arnold Sterling Hts, MI0182 Thelma Yoino Monroeville, PA0182 Jane Tabor Murrrysville, PA0070 Genowefa Stankus Highland, IN0073 Clara Czaplicki Las Vegas, NV0081 Barbara Kaminski Hobart, IN0081 Alfreda Drag Valparaiso, IN0141 Bronislawa Czarnecki Chicopee, MA0148 Wanda Malinowski Philadelphia, PA0149 Regina Ocwieja Chicago, IL0175 Helen Samolinski La Salle, IL0181 Elzbieta Godawa Park Ridge, IL0051 Helena Bartyzel Dillonvale, OH0214 Mary Manners Eighty-Four, PA
�� IN MEMORIAM ��
We note with sadness the passing of the following PWA members. May they rest in peace.
Group Name City/State
0221 Florence Headrick Pittsburgh, PA0225 Christine Ramel Sterling Heights, MI0237 Konstancia Madura Chicago, IL0254 Eleanore Grzankowski Buffalo, NY0254 Irene Filipski Depew, NY0264 Regina Hottenstein Wyoming, PA0269 David Herman Scranton, PA0280 Margaret Faucher Stafford Springs, CT0300 Marianna Wegrzynowicz Ambridge, PA0305 Wanda Marosz South Bend, IN0341 Otylia Ridosh Pittsburgh, PA0341 Helen T Bojarski Pittsburgh, PA0379 Zofia Nowak Kenmore, NY0381 Franciszka Makuch Fredonia, NY0418 Zofia Machrowicz Cypress, TX0419 Irene Tomaszewski Depew, NY0427 James Mullen Avoca, PA0432 Anna Kostick Olyphant, PA0440 Eleanor Goc Chicago, IL0444 Jozefa Zajkowska Bonita, CA0451 Lillian Eagle Livonia, MI0451 Felicia Gach Dearborn, MI0488 Ann Sobieski Brighton, MI0535 Marion Gutowski Scranton, PA0552 Lenore Bogacz Spring Hill, FL0553 Mary Romanowski Hartford, CT0559 Jozefa Burgiel Ware, MA0568 Amelia Romeo Baltimore, MD0583 Mary Gielda Kancohe, HI0587 Mary Kozak Beverly Hills, FL0591 Lucille Gorney Jersey City, NJ0602 Aniela Giemza Barnegat, NJ0607 Zofia Kopko So. Williamsport, PA0616 Marya Ciolek Saginaw, MI0677 Marta Zytko Jersey City, NJ0680 Jean M Pohl Erie, PA0047 Leona Kubaszewska Arlington Hts, IL0737 Marianna Mackow Bayonne, NJ0743 Florence Zukowski Oak Park, IL0743 Elsie Siwek Jacksonville, FL0761 Gerald Essick Peoria, AZ0769 Jennie Fabbri Hamtramck, MI0807 Hedwig Gaffke Eastpointe, MI0809 Rose Kopczyk Parma, OH0229 Leocadia Feigenbaum Wilson, NY0819 Florence M Krok Elk Grove Vlg, IL
Condolences from Group 585
Detroit, MI—It is with great sadness that officers and members ofGroup 585 share the news of the passing of three of their members:
Mary CiencieraBeatrice Lisiecki
Agnes Jedzrejczyk
Masses were offered and sympathy cards were sent to the families. May they rest in peace!
Sterling Heights, MI—It is with deepsadness that Group 807, formerly 438,mourns the passing on September 9,2006, of member Edna (Owczarczak)Fekin. Sincere condolences are extendedto her friends and family.
May she rest in peace!
Eternal Rest
Grant unto them, O Lord
And let Perpetual Light
Shine upon them, Amen
Wieczny odpoczynek
racz Im daæ Panie,
A œwiat³oœæ wiekuista
niechaj Im œwieci
Na wieki wieków, Amen
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Termin na Stypendia ZPwA up³ywa 15-go lutego.Informacje na stronie 10 G³osu Polek
Podanie na stronie internetowejwww.pwaa.org
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Og³aszamy TRZY NOWE Stypendia
- Dwa dla studentów High School- Piêc dla studentów 3-go
lub 4-go roku College- Jedno na studia letnie w 2008 r. na
Uniwersytecie Jagielloñskim
Informacje na stronie 11-tej G³osu PolekAplikacje na stronie internetowej
www.pwaa.org
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Konkurs Wielkanocny dla M³odzie¿yObrazek do Malowania na stronie 9-tej
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LOTERIA PWA!
Nagrody Pieniê¿ne!!
Informacje na stronie-7-ej G³osu Polek
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Du¿a Sprzeda¿ Ksi¹¿ek ZPwAZ okazji Dnia Pulaksiego
W siedzibie ZPwA
Informacja na str. 11-tej
===============================Informacje Sejmowe na stronie 3-ciejAplikacja na “Convention Special”
na stronie 4-tejAplikacja na PWAA Annuities
na stronie 6-tej
Wybory w Grupie 280 Hartford DetroitDnia 26 listopada 2006 r odby³y siê w Grupie 280 wybory do Zarz¹du na rok 2007
Zosta³y wybrane nastêpuj¹ce cz³onkinie
Prezeska -Jadwiga Czerwiñski
Wice – Prezeska -Maria WoŸnica
Skarbniczka -Maria Gajewski
Sekr. Finansowa -Maria Pa³ka
Sekr. Protoku³owa -Zofia £abêdzka
Rewizor Ksi¹¿ek -Iwona Kraski
Rewizor Ksi¹¿ek -Teresa £ukasik
Przysiêgê od nowo obranego Zarz¹du odebra³a prezeska Stanowa Stephanie Marcaccio
Rok Wyspiañskiego w Krakowie
Minister kultury i dziedzictwa narodowego, Kazimierz Micha³ Ujazdowski og³osi³Kraków jako g³ówne miejsce obchodów Roku Stanis³awa Wyspiañskiego. W tym rokumija setna œmierci autora “Wesela”. Sejm, przekonany o szczególnym znaczeniu jegodorobku artystycznego dla dziedzictwa narodowego i œwiatowego, og³asza rok 2007Rokiem Stanis³awa Wyspiañskiego”. Z tej okazji zaplanowano wystawy, spektakle ikonferencje naukowe. W obchody w³¹czy siê m. in krakowska Szko³a Teatralna iMuzeum Narodowe, które przygotowuje wielk¹ wystawê przedstawiaj¹caniezrealizowane wizje artystyczne Wyspiañskiego. Otwarcie w listopadzie. Muzeumnarodowe przygotowuje te¿ dwie mniejsze ekspozycje: wiosenn¹ zatytu³owan¹„Zielnik Stanis³awa Wyspiañskiego” i grudniow¹ poœwiêcon¹ pogrzebowi artysty.
Serce moje nie k³amie,
lecz bardzo mocno bije.
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dla ciebie tylko ¿yjê.
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Walentynki
Stanis³aw Mateusz Ignacy Wyspiañskiurodzi³ siê w pi¹tek 15 stycznia 1869 rokujako dziecko Franciszka Wyspiañskiego iMarii z Rogowskich w Krakowie.Wyspiañscy zamieszkali wówczas wdomu Rogowskich przy ulicy Krupniczej14 (obecnie 26), gdzie ¿yli przez 4 lata. W1873 roku przeprowadzili siê do tzw.“Domu D³ugosza” przy ulicy Kanonicznej25. Od 1880 roku m³ody artystawychowywa³ siê u krewnych. Uczy³ siê wGimnazjum Œw. Anny, gdzie zaprzyjaŸni³siê z Józefem Mehofferem, LucjanemRydlem, Stanis³awem Estreichem. W1887 roku rozpocz¹³ studia malarskie wSzkole Sztuk Piêknych, której dyrektoremby³ wówczas Jan Matejko. Dowodem jegosympatii do ucznia by³o powierzeniewyró¿niaj¹cemu siê studentowiwspó³udzia³u w wykonaniu polichromiiodnawianego koœcio³a Mariackiego.Wyspiañski równolegle uczêszcza³ naUniwersytet Jagielloñski, gdzie s³ucha³
wyk³adów z historii sztuki i literatury. Wroku 1890 uda³ siê w podró¿ zagraniczn¹przez W³ochy i Szwajcariê do Francji,nastêpnie do Niemiec i Pragi. W latach1891-1894 trzykrotnie przebywa³ wPary¿u, gdzie uczêszcza³ do AcademieColarossi. Do Krakowa powróci³ w 1895roku. Zaprojektowa³ i czêœciowo wykona³polichromiê w restaurowanym koœcieleFranciszkanów. Nawi¹za³ wspó³pracê zTeatrem Miejskim i w roku 1897rozpocz¹³ dzia³ania w krakowskim“¯yciu” jako ilustrator. W 1902 rokuzosta³ docentem Akademii SztukPiêknych, 3 lata póŸniej radnym miastaKrakowa. Projektowa³ wnêtrza i meble.W 1905 roku stawiaj¹c swoj¹kandydaturê na stanowisko dyrektorakrakowskiego Teatru Miejskiegoplanowa³ odnowienie i wzbogaceniewielkiego repertuaru teatralnego, niestetyjego pomys³y nie zosta³y zrealizowane,poniewa¿ dyrektorem zosta³ LudwikSolski. Od wielu lat ciê¿ko choryWyspiañski podupada³ na zdrowiu,wreszcie unieruchomiony wpodkrakowskich Wêgrzcach koñczy³rozpoczête dzie³a, czêœciowo ju¿ tylkodyktuj¹c. Zmar³ 28 listopada 1907 roku wKrakowie. Jego pogrzeb stanowi³manifestacjê narodow¹, a cia³opochowane zosta³o w grobachzas³u¿onych na Ska³ce.
Informacja o Konkursie na stronie 11-tej
2-3go Marca
PAGE 14 Luty 2007 - February 2007 G£OS POLEK
2 lutego 1339r. król Kazimierz, aktem wydanym w Krakowie zrzek³ siê swych praw do
tych ksiêstw œl¹skich, które uprzednio z³o¿y³y ho³d królowi czeskiemu.
4 lutego 1746r. przypada 250 rocznica urodzin Tadeusza Koœciuszki, Najwy¿szego
Naczelnika Si³ Zbrojnych Narodowych w powstaniu 1794 roku.
9 lutego 1512r. odby³ sie œlub Zygmunta I Starego z Barbar¹ oraz jej koronacja.
12 lutego 1386r. przyjecha³ do Krakowa ksi¹¿ê litewski Jagie³³o.
14 lutego 1386r. ksi¹¿ê litewski Jagie³³o przyj¹³ chrzest i imiê W³adys³aw.
15 lutego 1773r. do Krakowa i na Kazimierz wkroczy³y oddzia³y austriackie. Do roku
1778 w mieœcie pozosta³ jeszcze garnizon rosyjski.
18 lutego 1386r. W³adys³aw Jagie³³o poœlubi³ Jadwigê, królow¹ Polski od 1384r.
20 lutego 1966r. Krzysztof Jasiñski wraz z grup¹ studentów PWST w Krakowie
za³o¿y³ Teatr "Stu", który w latach 70-tych zrobi³ œwiatow¹ karierê.
21 lutego 1574r. Henryk Walezy koronowa³ siê na Wawelu. 1-szy Elekcyjny król Polski.
22 lutego 1848r. w Brukseli podczas uroczystego obchodu drugiej rocznicy rewolucji
krakowskiej wyg³osi³ przemówienie Karol Marks, podkreœlaj¹c chwalebny przyk³ad
walki krakowian dla ca³ej Europy.
W nocy z 22 na 23 lutego 1846r. wybuch³a rewolucja krakowska. Utworzono Rz¹d
Narodowy, na czele którego stan¹³ Jan Tyssowski.
26 lutego 1784r. cesarz austriacki Józef II podniós³ Podgórze do rangi wolnego miasta.
Formalne po³¹czenie z Krakowem nast¹pi³o dopiero w 1915r.
27 lutego 1846r. zgin¹³ w potyczce z oddzia³em ¿o³nierzy austriackich Edward
Dembowski, jeden z przywódców powstania krakowskiego.
- 95 lat temu, w roku 1901, w Krakowie otwarto wodoci¹gi miejskie, nad których
realizacj¹ pracowano przez 30 lat. Twórc¹ ich by³ Roman Ingarden.
- Rok 2006 to 135 rocznica urodzin i 70 rocznica œmierci Jana Apolinarego Michalika,
w³aœciciela Cukierni Lwowskiej (Jamy Michalika). ¯y³ on w latach 1871-1926.
- 460 lat temu, w 1536 roku, zmar³ Florian Ungler, drukarz polski pochodzenia
bawarskiego. Opublikowa³ on w Krakowie 80 tytu³ów w za³o¿onej przez siebie
oficynie wydawniczej. W roku 1521 za³o¿y³ drugi warsztat, w którym wyda³ 170
tytu³ów.
- Rok 1410 uwa¿a sie wed³ug wszelkiego prawdopodobieñstwa za datê powstania
pierwszej kongregacji kupiectwa na ziemiach polskich - Krakowskiej Kongregacji
Kupieckiej.
- W koñcu XIV w. (1393r.) muzyka polska zyska³a mecenat pary monarszej, Jadwigi i
W³adys³awa Jagie³³y, dzieki którym powsta³a kapela królewska i chór psalmistów.
Ponad 500 lat temu na przedpolu Bramy Floriañskiej wzniesiono
po³¹czony z ni¹ bastion obronny zwany Barbakanem. Jest to jedyny
zachowany na œwiecie do naszych czasów zabytek tego typu
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Bez wzglêdu na to czy mieszkasz w Illinois, w Californii czy
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Zadzwoñ do Skarbnika ZPwA Barbary Miller
na numer 1-847-384-1206 a poznasz nasz specjalny program.
Ryszard Kapuscinski zostawi³ posobie reporta¿e z 27 rewolucji ihistorii po³owy stulecia, powieœci, atak¿e tomik poezji.
By³ pisarzem miêdzy totalita-ryzmami. Z jednej strony w latach1953 - 1981 nale¿a³ do PZPR iprzyjaŸni³ siê z Che Guevar¹ iSalvadorem Allende, z drugiej w zaœw powieœci Imperium podj¹³ siêkrytyki Zwi¹zku Radzieckiego. Na jejpierwszych kartach przywo³uje s³owaWasilija Grossmana „Rosja wiele
widzia³a w ci¹gu tysi¹ca lat swoich
dziejów. Jednego tylko nie widzia³a
Rosja przez tysi¹c lat wolnoœci”.Ksi¹¿ki Kapuœciñskiego by³yt³umaczone na dziesi¹tki jêzyków,Imperium nigdy nie doczeka³o siêwydania rosyjskiego.
Nazywany t³umaczem kultur, pisa³tylko o tym co widzia³ i prze¿y³. A prze¿y³ wiele. Doceniony jeszczeprzed matur¹ przez SztandarM³odych, podró¿e zacz¹³ od Pekinu,gdzie zosta³ wys³any przez redakcjêSztandaru…, potem Kongo i ca³aAfryka, wyzwania zaprowadzi³y gorównie¿ na Kaukaz i do innychrepublik by³ego ZSRR, AmerykiPo³udniowej, Chile, Brazylia, Meksyki tysiêcy innych miejsc. Gdziekolwiekby³ zawsze stara³ siê zrozumieæInnego, nie oceniaæ, a przedewszystkim szanowaæ.
Laureat dziesi¹tek nagród m.in.nagrody PEN-Clubu, „Polityki”, zktór¹ wspó³pracowa³, „Odry”,wydawnictwa „Znak” i wielu innych,odznaczony tytu³em doktora honoriscausa Uniwersytetów Œl¹skiego,Wroc³awskiego, Jagielloñskiego,Gdañskiego, Barceloñskiego,Sofijskiego, wymieniany wœródkandydatów do literackiej nagrodyNobla.
Teraz zostaj¹ nam Podró¿e zHerodotem i wycieczki po Imperium,œlady Afryki w Hebanie Afryki, którajak pisa³ Kapuœciñski nie istnieje.Ko³o ¿ycia zabra³o œwiatu t³umacza,cesarza reporta¿u… nie pozwólmyaby przesta³ istnieæ.
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Zmar³ Ryszard Kapuœciñski król reporta¿u,
Polak, podró¿nik, œwiadek 27 rewolucji.
18 grudnia 2006 gr. 821 im Sw. Krolowej Jadwigi odby³a
zebranie sprawozdawczo wyborcze, zarzad pozosta³ bez
Cz³onkowie Zwi¹zku Polek w AmeryceEntuzjaœci ksi¹¿ek i ciekawi „skarbów”szperacze. To ¿e minê³y ju¿ Œwiêta iNowy Rok nie oznacza koñca radosnych iciekawych dni.
Wszystkich szukaj¹cych czegoœ pol-skiego interesuj¹cego lub podniecaj¹cegozapraszamy do naszej nowo zreor-ganizowanej na polski sposób biblioteki iczytelni Zwi¹zku Polek w Ameryce.Tutaj znajdziecie swoje korzenie,okreœlicie marzenia i odkryjecie nowezami³owania.
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Obecnie bibliteka jest w procesiekatalogowania i informacje na jej temat
bêd¹ uzupe³niane w trakcie roku 2007. Powiêcej informacji proszê dzwoniæ doWice Prezeski Zwi¹zku Polek wAmeryce Sharon Zago 1-847-384-1208albo Skarbnika Barbary Miller na numer1-847-384-1206Poszukuj, Odkrywaj i Wzbogacaj swoj¹wiedzê i duszê w bibliotece Zwi¹zkuPolek w Ameryce.Prosimy o rozprzestrzenianie tejwiadomoœci wœród cz³onków i przyjació³.¯ycz¹c wszystkim wspania³ego czasu wnaszej biblitece
