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głos polek - the Polish Women`s Alliance of America
GŁOS POLEK
polish Women’s alliance of America
September/october 2008 No. 5 MMVIII
The polish Women’s Voice – Publication of the polish Women’s alliance of America
GŁOS polek – organ związku polek w ameryce
About Us and Our Newsletter
Urzędowy Organ
Związku Polek w Ameryce
Wychodzi sześć razy w roku
THE POLISH WOMEN’S VOICE
Published six times a year by
THE POLISH WOMEN’S
ALLIANCE OF AMERICA
6643 N. Northwest Hwy., 2nd Fl.
Chicago, IL 60631
www.pwaa.org
Virginia Sikora – Managing Editor
EDITORIAL OFFICE – REDAKCJA
6643 N. Northwest Hwy., 2nd Fl.
Chicago, Illinois, 60631
PHONE 847-384-1200
FAX 847-384-1494
Mary Mirecki Piergies, English Editor
Lidia Rozmus, Polish Editor
Polish Women’s Voice (Głos Polek)
(ISSN 0199-0462) (USPS 220-480)
is published six times a year by the
Polish Women’s Alliance of America.
Postmaster: Send address changes to:
Głos Polek, 6643 N. Northwest Hwy.,
2nd Fl., Chicago, Illinois, 60631
PRINTED IN CHICAGO, IL
PERIODICAL POSTAGE PAID at
CHICAGO, IL and additional mailing offices.
Officers
Virginia Sikora
President
Sharon Zago
Vice President
Antoinette Trela Vander Noot
Secretary-Treasurer
Helen V. Wojcik
Hon. President
DIRECTORS
Dawn Muszynski Nelson
Helen Simmons
Marcia Mackiewicz-Duffy
Felicia Perlick
Medical Examiner
Susan Glod, MD
STATE PRESIDENTS
District I – Illinois, Florida, Missouri
Lidia Z. Filus, 325 South Chester,
Park Ridge, IL 60068
District II – Western Pennsylvania
Anthylene M. Blasic, 227 Blasic St.,
Parkhill, PA 15945
District III – Indiana
Delphine Huneycutt, 4909 Baring
Ave., East Chicago, IN 46312
District IV – New York & Erie, PA.
District V – Michigan
Mary Ann Nowak, 17397 Millar Rd.,
Clinton Township, MI 48036
District VI – Wisconsin
Diane M. Reeve, 1223 S. 10th St.,
Milwaukee, WI 53204
District VII – Ohio
Irena Honc-Jadlos, 12500 Edgewater
Dr., Apt. 207 Lakewood, OH 44107
District VIII – Massachusetts
Sylvia Morytko, 24 Bear Hole Rd.,
West Springfield, MA 01089
District IX – Connecticut
Sophie Marshall, 650 South Elm
Street., Wallingford, CT 06492
District X – New Jersey, Eastern
New York and Philadelphia
Josephine Kuklasinski, 371 Armstrong
Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07305
District XI – Nebraska
Bernadette Vlock, 13586 Cedar St.,
Omaha, NE 68144
District XII – Maryland and
Washington, DC
Theresa E. Violanti, 9401 Orbitan Crt.,
Parkville, MD 21234
District XIII – California
Alicia Van Laar, 2624 Citronella Crt.,
Simi Valley, CA 93063
District XIV – Eastern Pennsylvania
Helen Lopez, 22 Vista Drive,
Nanticoke, PA 18634
In this Issue:
• 110th Anniversary Celebration
.............................................p 3-5
• Fraternal News ....................p 7-10
• Insurance .............................p 12-14
• Youth Section ......................p 18
• Polish Section ......................p 19-24
OCTOBER IS POLISH AMERICAN
HERITAGE MONTH
See pages 6, 23, 24.
Cover:
Photos from the 110th Anniversary
Banquet, clockwise from top right:
National Officers and Directors. Back
row, Helen Simmons, Dawn Muszynski Nelson, Marcia Mackiewicz Duffy,
and Felicia Perlick. Seated, Sec-Treas,
Antoinette Trela Vander Noot, President Virginia Sikora, Hon. Pres. Helen
Wojcik, and Vice Pres. Sharon Zago.
• Guests mingle during cocktail reception • President Virginia Sikora and
Bishop Thomas Paprocki • Jadwiga
Czerwinska of District VIII receives
Fraternalist of Distinction Award
• Mistress of Ceremonies Jennie Starzyk Benton and PNA President Frank
Spula • President Virginia Sikora with
Monsignor Walter Ziemba, Consul
General Zygmunt Matynia and his wife
Bozenna • Special Youth Committee
members • Guests at the banquet.
Photo Credits:
A. Baraniak, L. Rozmus, A. Van Laar
Next Deadlines
for Głos Polek
November/December 2008 issue:
Deadline for articles is September 28
January/February 2009 issue:
Deadline for articles is November 28
You can also contact us by e-mail or visit www.pwaa.org
If you have access to the Internet you can contact Polish Women’s Alliance of America at the following
e-mail addresses or call our toll-free number at 888-522-1898.
President Virginia Sikora – [email protected] • Vice President Sharon Zago – [email protected]
Secretary–Treasurer Antoinette Trela Vander Noot – [email protected]
Głos Polek Editors – [email protected]
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110th Anniversary Celebration
OVER 200 MEMBERS AND GUESTS
ATTEND GALA EVENING
Over 200 members, officers, and friends of Polish Women’s Alliance of America
gathered on Sunday, June 22, 2008, at the Café La Cave in Des Plaines, Illinois, for
a gala celebration of the 110th anniversary of the organization. Guests of Honor included The Right Reverend Thomas J. Paprocki, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, and
The Honorable Zygmunt Matynia, Consul General of the Republic of Poland. The
guest speaker was Mr. Frank Spula, President of the Polish American Congress and
of the Polish National Alliance.
The evening was a celebration of the remarkable history of Polish Women’s Alliance. Established in Chicago in 1898 as a fraternal benefit society for Polish women
and their families, its mission was to support immigrant women by helping them to
achieve financial security as well as by offering them a place to meet, socialize, and
organize. The organization grew and thrived, quickly spreading to other states. PWA
members founded programs that helped preserve Polish culture and language for
their children; they also joined the fight for women’s right to vote, to pursue higher
education, and to enter the professions; and they supported the cause of Poland’s
independence during both World Wars and during the many years of communist rule.
The PWA maintained contacts with Polish women and activists and supported charitable and religious institutions in Poland.
One hundred and ten years later, our beloved Polish Women’s Alliance is still
going strong, with 50,000 members all across the nation. The world we live in is very
different, but the mission of our organization remains unchanged from what the
founders envisioned. The PWA continues to promote Polish culture and language; it
offers financial services to its members and supports its youth through scholarships
and other activities; it fosters leadership and good citizenship by supporting the communities in which it is active; and it continues to maintain close contacts with people
and charitable institutions in Poland.
(cont. on page 4)
From left, Secretary-Treasurer Antoinette Trela Vander Noot, Consul General of
Poland Zygmunt Matynia and his wife Bozenna, National President Virginia Sikora,
and Vice President Sharon Zago
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110th Anniversary Celebration
OVER 200 MEMBERS AND GUESTS
ATTEND GALA EVENING (cont.)
In her remarks, National President Virginia Sikora stressed what an extraordinary achievement an
organization founded for women by women was in 1898—all the more remarkable since it was
started by women who were immigrants, new to this country, often poor and unskilled, seeking
better lives for themselves and their families. Today’s members include fifth and sixth-generation
descendants of those founders, as well as newly-arrived immigrants from Poland. Today, many
of our members are college-educated, they represent all walks of life from politics to medicine to
education to business. But their dedication to family, faith, and their Polish heritage is very much
like it was for PWA members a hundred and ten years ago.
President of Polish National Alliance Frank Spula was the guest speaker and he also addressed the
extraordinary achievements of Polish women in the last century, as they fought—and won—the
battles for greater freedoms for themselves, more opportunities for their families, and independence for the nation of their ancestors.
The Chairperson of the Anniversary Gala was National Secretary-Treasurer Antoinette Trela Vander Noot. The Mistress of Ceremonies was former National Director of PWA from the
State of Massachusetts Jennie Starzyk Benton. The invocation was offered by Bishop Thomas
Paprocki. The singing of the National Anthems was led by Former District III President Evelyn
Lisek. The toast was offered by Honorary President Helen V. Wojcik. Awards to “Fraternalists of
Distinction,” chosen by members from PWA Districts, were presented by National Vice President
Sharon Zago.
At left, Msgr. Walter Ziemba, Director Marcia Mackiewicz-Duffy, Director Felicia Perlick, Mistress
of Ceremonies Jennie Starzyk Benton, PNA President Frank Spula, and Honorary President Helen
V. Wojcik. At right, Director Dawn Muszynski Nelson and guests.
Photo at left, guests at the Banquet. Photo at right, District Presidents, Toni Blasic, Mary Ann
Nowak, Lidia Filus, Irene Honc-Jadlos, Sylvia Morytko, Director Marcia Mackiewicz-Duffy,
Josephine Kuklasinski, Bernadette Vlock, and Alicia Van Laar.
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110th Annivesary Celebration
Fraternalists of Distinction
Honored at 110th Anniversary Banquet
A number of “Fraternalists of Distinction” were honored at the Anniversary Banquet. Vice President Sharon Zago presented certificates and gifts to the Fraternalists who were present. Those who
were not in attendance will receive their awards by mail. The Fraternalists of Distinction had been
nominated earlier in the year by members in their own Districts.
Sincere congratulations to all of these members for their many years of service to Polish
Women’s Alliance of America.
District I District II District III District VI District VII District VIII District IX District X District XI District XII District XIV Regina Solms
Sophie Emery
Josephine Kras
Diane Reeve
Irene Honc-Jadlos
Jennie Starzyk Benton
Jadwiga Czerwinska
Marion Listwan
Mary Kurtz
Therese Violanti
Bertha Kuckla
Fraternalist of Distinction from District XII Therese
Violanti and from District 1 Regina Solms
Fraternalist from District VII Irene Honc-Jadlos
Fraternalist from District VIII Jennie Starzyk Benton,
also served as Mistress of Ceremonies at the Banquet
Fraternalist from District XI Mary Kurtz
Fraternalist from District X Marion Listwan
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Our Polish Heritage
October is Polish American
Heritage Month
A National Celebration of Polish History, Culture,
and Pride in Cooperation with the Polish American
Congress and Polonia across America
The theme of this year’s celebration is the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the
first Polish settlers in Jamestown, Virginia, on October 1, 1608. Polish Americans
can be proud of the fact that Poles have been a part of the history of this nation, all
the way from the beginning. The first British settlers had arrived in Jamestown in
1607 and a year later the best craftsmen from across Europe were invited by the
British to come and work in the colony. Poles were well-known for their skills,
such as glass-blowing, candle-making, soap-making, and tanning, and that’s what
they were asked to do in Jamestown. The very first goods ever exported from
America were glass products handcrafted by Polish workers!
The Polish American Congress is planning an observance in Jamestown on October 1, 2008. Representatives of both the U.S. and Polish governments as well as
Labor Union representatives are expected to attend this event, which will include
a wreath-laying ceremony at the remains of the original glasshouse, placement of
a commemorative plaque at the historic Jamestown site, and indoor ceremonies
with prominent speakers, musical selections provided by the Polish Singers Alliance of America, and a concluding reception.
For more information about the Jamestown observance, please visit:
http://www.polamcon.org/jamestown/jtanniv.htm
To read the full story of the first Polish Settlers in America, please visit:
http://www.polishamericancenter.org/FirstSettlers.html
Question: How many Polish Americans live in the US today?
Answer: There are almost 9 million of us!
We do not know exactly how many Poles arrived in Jamestown on
October 1, 1608. But they would no doubt be very surprised if they knew
how many live in the United States 400 years later. The 2000 Census lists
8,977,444 persons of Polish ancestry living in the United States. The states
with the largest Polish-American populations include:
1. New York – 986,141 2. Illinois – 932,996
3. Michigan – 854,844 4. Pennsylvania – 821,146
5. New Jersey – 576,473
WEAR YOUR POLISH HERITAGE WITH PRIDE!
CHECK YOUR LOCAL PRESS FOR ACTIVITIES IN YOUR AREA.
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Council 27 Heritage
Observance
Please join us on Friday, October 17
at 3 p.m. at the PWA Home Office
for a celebration of what it means to
be Polish! We will be commemorating with pride the 30th anniversary
of the election of John Paul 11 to
the papacy, the 110th anniversary of
PWA, and Polish American Heritage
Month, We have so much to be proud
of as Polish women! Please join us!
Call President Czeslawa Kolak for
more information: 773-792-1352.
POLISH AMERICAN
HERITAGE MONTH
CELEBRATION AT NEIU
Friday October 24, 2008,
from 6-10 p.m.
at Northeastern Illinois University
(NEIU) organized by the Council of
Educators in Polonia, in Alumni Hall,
5500 N. St. Louis Ave., Chicago.
PWAA will receive special
recognition on its 110th Anniversary.
For more information please contact
District I President Lidia Filus
at 847-698-0250
or [email protected].
Essay Contest
for College Students - Earn a $1000
Scholarship from the
Council of Polish Educators.
Topic: “What Role did the Polish
Pioneers in Jamestown play in
Shaping American History?”
For more info, write to Council 27
President Czeslawa Kolak.
E-mail: [email protected].
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Fraternal News
From the
Desk of the
Secretary–Treasurer
110th Anniversary
maximizer
Program
I am very happy to be
able to announce to
our membership the
110th Anniversary
Maximizer Program. Beginning in August, we will be mailing out
this special offer to increase your current coverage by selecting
one of two single-payment options. Best of all, there is no medical
required and your certificate number will remain the same.
This offer is being targeted to current members between the ages
of 1 and 55 who have a paid-up insurance certificate(s). If you
have more than one paid-up certificate, you will be eligible to
increase your coverage under each policy. The mailing dates
of this special program allow sufficient time for you to review
the options being offered and to respond by sending the signed
acceptance document and payment back to our office prior to the
deadline date. For example, the August mailing was sent out to
those members who were issued their certificates in the month of
October and are between the ages of 1 and 75. It was later decided
that beginning with the September mailing, only the target group
of ages 1 to 55 will be receiving the offer in the mail because it is
most beneficial to this age group. However, if you are a current
member with a paid-up certificate(s) and are between the ages of
56 and 75, you will still qualify to participate in this offer. Please
call our office for a verbal quote.
The Maximizer Program will run from August 2008 thru July
2009 and we are extremely pleased to be in a position to offer
you this opportunity to increase your insurance in the easiest way
possible.
If you should have any questions regarding the 110th Anniversary
Maximizer Program after receiving your customized offer in the
mail, or if you would like a verbal quote, please do not hesitate
to contact my office for assistance. The toll free number is
888-522-1898.
Fraternally,
Antoinette Trela-Vander Noot
Thank
you
President Virginia Sikora and 110th Anniversary
Chairman Antoinette Trela-Vander Noot would
like to say a sincere Thank You to everyone who
participated in the 110th Anniversary Celebration
and Scholarship Fundraiser that took place on
Sunday, June 22nd at the Café La Cave. Many
Districts, Councils, Groups, individual members,
and friends contributed greatly to making this a
huge success.
Whether you supported this celebration of our
rich history and achievements by contributing as
a Corporate Sponsor, or as a Patron listed in our
Program Book, and/or were able to attend this
elegant evening filled with fellowship, music, and
fine food and drink—or, perhaps, you purchased
tickets for our lovely raffle prizes—we are most
appreciative. We were overwhelmed by the
outpouring of support and cooperation. We’d also
like to say a special thank you to the Committee
for their tireless efforts before, during, and after
the Celebration, especially to Maryla Folmer and
Bo Padowski of our headquarters staff, who put
in many hours of their own time tending to the
finishing details.
Two very important goals were achieved. We
held a wonderful celebration commemorating
110 years of continuous service to our membership
and to the community, and funds were raised
that will assist future scholars with their
educational costs.
Thank you! Bog Zaplac!
Council 27
Mother’s Day
Meeting
Delegates and officers of Council 27 celebrated Mother’s Day and PWA Founder’s Day at a meeting held at the PWA
Home Office on May 8, 2008. Roses were presented to all the ladies in honor of Mother’s Day.
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Fraternal News
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Wednesday. september 10
Group 211 Madame Sklodowska-Curie Society will hold
its meeting at 1 p.m. at Zia’s Restaurant, 6699 N. Northwest Hwy, Chicago. Lunch will be served after the meeting. Flyers were sent out to members in August and reservations are necessary. All are welcome to join us. Contact
President, Antoinette Trela-Vander Noot at 847-384-1206
daytime or 847-808-0336 evenings for information and
reservations.
saturday, september 13
Council 9 Planning Meeting at 1 p.m., St. John Brebeuf,
8307 N. Harlem Ave, Niles. Note new location: Room 1,
Parish Center Hall, between the Church and School. Enter
parking lot off Harlem. The Children’s Christmas Party will
be discussed. Appetizers and desserts are welcome. Please
call Adeline Holda at 773-736-5861 or Regina Solms
at 847-647-1855.
sunday, september 14
Council 38 of District X celebrates the 110th Anniversary
of Polish Women’s Alliance of America. Mass at 10:30
a.m. at St. Ann’s Church, corner of Tonnelle Ave and St.
Paul’s Ave, Jersey City, NJ. Luncheon after Mass in St.
Ann’s Church Hall. A donation of $25 will be collected to
help the PWA Educational and Charitable Fund. Contact
Marcia Duffy at 201-997-3588 or Josephine Kuklasinski
at 201-432-6574.
Wednesday, september 17
Group 451 Luncheon Card Party at St. Clement’s Hall
in Dearborn, Michigan, at 12 noon. Admission $10.
For reservations please call Regina at 313-581-7921 by
September 15th. All are invited!
sunday, september 21
Group 819 20th Anniversary Celebration begins with
Mass at 11:30 a.m. at St. Eugene Parish, Foster and
Canfield in Chicago. Luncheon follows at 2 p.m. at the
House of the White Eagle in Niles, IL. All members and
guests cordially invited! Contact President Marlene Gill
at 773-763-5587.
saturday, september 27
District I State Seminar from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. at the House of the White Eagle in Niles, IL.
Donation is $25 which includes lunch. There will be a
raffle to benefit the District I Scholarship Fund.
All members from District I are cordially invited
to attend. Call District I State President Lidia Filus
for more information or to make a reservation at 847698-0250. Or you can send
email to [email protected]
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sunday, october 5
Group 469 celebrates PWA’s 110th Anniversary at 1 p.m.
at the Polish Falcons Club, 431 East 3rd Street, Erie, PA.
Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. Cash Bar.
RSVP by September 22. For reservations please contact:
Patricia Stuczynski, 1551 W. 34th Street, Erie, PA 16508, or
Christine Wozniak, 2538 East 42nd Street, Erie, PA 16510.
Make checks payable to “PWA Group 469”
Friday, september 17
Council 27 meeting at 3 p.m., PWA Home Office. We will
be observing Polish Americam Heritage Month. Everyone
is invited to join us! See ad on page 6. Contact President
Czeslawa Kolak at 773-792-1352 for more information.
sunday, october 19
Group 743 Star of the Sea celebrates its 70th Anniversary.
Luncheon at European Chalet, 5445 S. Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL. Contact President Helen V. Wojcik at 773-586-9234.
Members and guests cordially invited.
saturday, october 25
Council 9’s Halloween Party at 2 p.m. at St. John Brebeuf
Parish, Niles, IL. Flanagan Hall. Prizes for the best costumes, pumpkin painting, lunch and treats galore! You’ll
get to make a “family” ornament to help trim the Council 9 Christmas Tree at Brookfield Zoo on Saturday, November 22. RSVP by October 20th. Call: Adeline Holda at
1-773-736-5861 or Regina Solms at 1-847-647-1855.
PWA Council 20
Presents
HERITAGE BALL
Saturday, October 18, 2008
at the
Polish American Cultural Center
2975 East Maple Rd.
(NW corner of Dequindre Rd and 15 Mile Rd)
Troy, Michigan
Cocktails at 6 pm Ticks $65 per person
Dinner at 7 pm First come, first-served
Dancing to the music of the Coachmen
Ticks and Information:
Angela Tomczyk 248-961-0954
Roz Suwinski 586-979-7233
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State Presidents’ Conference
2008 PWA NATIONAL RAFFLE WINNERS
Here are the lucky winners of the 2008 PWA Raffle sponsored by Komitet Oswiaty. The drawing was held on Saturday, June
22, during the State Presidents’ Conference in Chicago, IL. The photo shows National President Virginia Sikora drawing
the Grand Prize ticket while Vice President and Komitet Oswiaty Chair Sharon Zago looks on. District Presidents pulled the
other winning tickets.
Congratulations to our winners—and sincere thanks to all who supported the activities of Komitet Oswiaty through this
annual fundraiser. Bog zaplac!
Grand Prize $2000: Second Prize $1000:
Third Prize $500:
Fourth Prize $250:
Fifth Prize $250:
Sixth Prize $100:
Seventh Prize $100:
Eighth Prize $100: Ninth Prize $100:
Tenth Prize $100:
Sylvia Rusinek Christine Newmark Regina Slack
N. Martyka Anna Pelczar
Helen Moyher
Irene Plesce Josephine Kras
H. Kozlowski
T. V. Dembski
Phoenix, AZ Blacksburg, VA
Smyrna, GA
Haslett, MI New Kensington, PA
Fairfield, CT Hazelton, PA East Chicago, IN Hammond, IN
San Rafael, CA
Gr. 60 Gr. 68
Gr. 88 Gr. 318 -Gr. 67
Gr. 398 Gr. 132 Gr. 408
Gr. 819
STATE PRESIDENTS’ CONFERENCE HELD IN CHICAGO
Chicago, IL—This year, the State Presidents’ Conference was scheduled to coincide with the 110th Anniversary Celebration
weekend. The National Directors arrived first for a Board Meeting on Friday, June 21, followed by the all-day conference on
Saturday. The District Presidents get together once a year to learn about the newest plans and promotions and to network with
the Home Office and with one another. The meeting started with the three National Officers giving their reports, followed
by presentations by Legal Counsel Chris Nowotarski and Sales Director Bo Padowski. There was a working lunch in the
middle of the day, when all conference attendees were asked to offer their ideas for PWA’s future. The highlight of this year’s
conference was a presentation
by the Special Youth Committee which was called to give
input to management on how
to attract and keep younger
members. See page 18 for a
photo of Youth Committee
members. The day’s meetings
ended with the drawing of the
PWA Raffle winners.
Photo:
In first row, from left:
Bernadette Vlock (D XI Nebraska), Sylvia Morytko (D
VIII Massachusetts), Delphine
Huneycutt (D III Indiana),
Lidia Filus (D I Illinois), Alicia
Van Laar (D XIII California),
Director Dawn Muszynski Nelson, and Vice President Sharon Zago. Second row: Helen Lopez (D XIV E.Pennsylvania), Josephine Kuklasinski (D X New Jersey), Director Felicia Perlick, Therese Violanti (D XII Maryland), President Virginia Sikora,
Irene Honc-Jadlos (D VII Ohio), Honorary President Helen Wojcik, Director Helen Simmons, and Director Marcia Mackiewicz
Duffy. Absent from photo, Secretary Treasurer Antoinette Trela Vander Noot, Toni Blasic (D II W. Pennsylvania) and Mary Ann
Nowak (D V Michigan). Absent from the conference, Diane Reeve (D VI Wisconsin) and Sophie Marshall (D IX Connecticut).
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Fraternal News
News from Council 35
Sherman Oaks, CA—Council 35 would like to remind all PWA members about its upcoming events. Please join us at
the Sherman Oaks Recreation Center at 3056 Van Nuys Blvd. Come and meet old friends—and make some new ones!
September 20 Council 35 Meeting
October 4
Polish American Heritage Month Ethnic Luncheon plus Program - $15
November 1Authentic Thanksgiving Dinner with all the trimmings - $15. Bring canned food, clothing, cell phones,
eyeglasses for the needy
December 7Christmas Party and Luncheon, Encino Country Club. $45 by 11/15. $50 at door.
For more information, please contact Helen Simmons, National Director and Gr. 814 President, at 818-360-7707, or
Alicia Van Laar, District President, at 805-584-8554.
Group 814 and the Art of Wycinanki
Council 44 Instalation
PWA Council 44 recently held its quarterly meeting and Installation Dinner at Smirk’s Sports Bar and Restaurant, Main Street,
Duryea, PA. Nominations and elections of officers were held with
State President Helen Lopez administering the Oath of Office to the
newly-elected officers. After a short meeting, lunch was served and
a raffle was held. A total of 18 members and guests were present,
including special guests National Director Felicia Perlick and State
President Helen Lopez. The photo shows all of the members and
guests who attended the Installation Luncheon. The Council Officers are seated in the front row, from left, Vice President Mary Ann
Fritz, Financial Secretary Arlene Skrzysowski, President Dorothy
Talipski, and Treasurer Margie Milewski. Absent for photo was Recording Secretary Sharon Milewski.
PWA BOOK CLUB
New Selection for Fall 2008
Our first Book Club selection for
the fall season is The Zookeeper’s Wife: A War Story by
Dianne Ackerman.
It is about one of the most successful hideouts of World
War II—a tale of people, animals, transcendence, and subversive acts of compassion. Author Dianne Ackerman tells
the remarkable WWII story of Jan Zabinski, the director of
the Warsaw Zoo, and his wife, Antonina, who, with courage and coolheaded ingenuity, sheltered 300 Jews as well
as Polish resisters in their villa and in animal cages and
sheds in the zoo.
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Photo shows members of Group 814 with their
“wycinanki” or paper cut-outs of roosters and flowers that they made during their spring celebration of
St. Patrick’s Day earlier this year. This meeting was
scheduled early, so instead of the traditional Easter
basket blessing, members enjoyed a class in the art
of wycinanki conducted by Group President Helen
Simmons. A raffle of five baskets, each with a different theme, was held with proceeds being donated to
the District Scholarship Fund. Front row, from left:
Eleanor Slonecki, Barbara Radowski, Sandra Muir,
Heather Mckearn, Audrey Riley, Eugenia Lester,
and Wiktoria Kozien. Back row: Pat Senkow, Elaine
Mckearn, and Lorraine Kurowski.
The Zookeeper’s Wife: A War Story has been selected to receive the 2008 Orion Book Award, which is conferred annually on a book that deepens our connection to the natural
world, presents new ideas about our relationship with nature, and achieves excellence in writing.
You can buy the book from www.amazon.com, new or used,
for as little as $10. It is published by W.W. Norton and is
available as a paperback. ISBN: 039333306X.
The first Book Club meeting of the fall season will be held
on Monday, September 22, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. and the PWA
Home Office. Please call Vice President Sharon Zago at
847-384-1208 for more information about PWA’S Polish
Book Club.
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Fraternal/Membership
Welcome to Our New Members!
A warm welcome is extended to these new members.
We are so glad you have joined us!
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0509
0562
0568
0568
0583
0612
0763
0763
0809
0821
0821
NameIntroduced byCity/State
Brooklyn D Hill
Helena A Piatek-Sidorowicz
Julia M Marusak
Cherise D Williams
James S Opat
Sonny G Pareja
Gabrielle A Pareja
Ryan R Schick
Sophia M LoPresti
Elizabeth A Morris
Brian C Speakman
Regina A Fulton
Garrett J Bau
Sarah N Wzorek
Adam D Zurawski
Alyssa A Nadeau
Edmund P Taddey
Sayge Sempek
Audrey S Miller
Carter B Shinners
Timothy Christie
Samuel Coduti
Kayla G Pettiford
Averi C Chlipala
Steve H Tokarski
Reese G Wooden
Daxton A Windsor
Jacob G Koclanis
Gabriel S Stransky
MaryAnn Pirog-Quarles
Owen M Schmidt
Colten L Cmich
Alexandra Podowski
Jerzy Filus
Głos Polek
Rachel M Black
Joanna M Piatek
Grace Marusak
Julie A Kurdys
MaryAnn Michalak
Monica Pareja
Monica Pareja
Home Office
Janice M LoPresti
Lynn M Morris
Joann C Strebeck
Rose V Bumbas
Mary Bau
Danuta Zalewski
Genevieve E Zmuda
Jadwiga Czerwinski
Sylvia F Morytko
Margurite A Thiltges
Alfreda J Dombrowski
Marian Benarick
Genevieve M Marion
Genevieve M Marion
Genevieve M Marion
Dorothy Wisneski
Home Office
Robert M Wooden
Theresa E Violanti
Michelle Knapp
Edward S Stransky
Social Member
Eleanor S Mazur
Irene V Wyderka
Lidia Z Filus
Lidia Z Filus
Calumet City, IL
Park Ridge, IL
Cary, NC
Las Vegas, NV
Munster, IN
Park Ridge, IL
Park Ridge, IL
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
New Castle, PA
New Orleans, LA
Shickshinny Lake, PA
Plattsmouth, NE
Brownstown, MI
Rocky Hill, CT
West Springfield, MA
Bennington, NE
Los Angeles, CA
Forest City, PA
Crete, IL
St John, IN
Thornton, IL
Pittston, PA
Crown Point, IN
Linthicum, MD
Abingdon, MD
Ladera Ranch, CA
Raleigh, NC
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore, MD
Sharon Twp, OH
Chicago, IL
Park Ridge, IL
110th Anniversary
Membership Contest
Ends December 31, 2008
In this the year of our 110th Anniversary, we encourage each
member to sign up at least one
new member. Imagine! If we all
did that, PWA would double in
size! To help motivate you even
further, see the details of our Triple
Award Membership Contest below.
It runs all year long and ends on
December 31, 2008.
TRIPLE AWARD CONTEST
For each submitted application which
is approved and for which a certificate
is issued the MEMBER who signs
the application as the witness will get
three awards:
1. R
egular reimbursement fee ($20
for each adult policy and $15 for
each juvenile policy)
2. P
oints for the May Queen and
Swita Contest to be honored in
May, 2009, and
3. E
ach witnessing member will get a
beautiful, collectible book valued
at $50 about Pope John Paul II “At
the Altar of the World” as a token of
our appreciation.
In addition:
CASH BONUS at the end of the contest for the the witnessing member
who enrolls the most new members
ALL PWA Insurance plans—including the 110th Anniversary Special—qualify for this
contest. Questions? Call Bo
Padowski at 888-522-1898, ext 228.
Please note:
• To participate the witnessing member must be 18 years of age or older and in good standing of Polish
Women’s Alliance of America (has
no delinquent loans or premiums).
• Licensed agents excluded from
this contest.
• PWA may at any time change
the rules; any changes will be
announced in the Glos Polek.
• Annuities do not qualify in this
contest.
September/October 2008
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Insurance
Insurance
Corner: Ask Bo
with Bo Padowski
Q . How much insurance, if any, can I purchase for my 3-yearold son for about $25 per quarter? That is all I can spare from our
family budget.
Chris, NJ
A. We all know how difficult it is to save money today in these uncertain
economic times. We all have to pay more for gas, food, utilities, school
… for just about anything we can think of. On the other hand we know
how important it is to start planning for our children’s financial future.
The sooner we think about it and take the proper actions, the more we
can save in order to give them a good start in their adult life. It is much
better to start with even a small amount than not to do anything at all.
Purchasing a whole life insurance for a young child, especially in a fraternal organization, makes a lot of sense. First of all, this will be a good
financial start for your child; secondly your child will become a member
of an organization and in the future he or she will be able to participate
in many different events and programs that are organized for children
and as well as for adults, one of which is the scholarship program offered by Polish Women’s Alliance of America for over 50 years. You
are financially protecting your child as well as making him or her part of
something that is special and beneficial.
Actually, $100 a year (or $25 per quarter) is a lot of money to invest
in a 3-year-old boy. You can apply for $7,376 face amount of whole life
insurance for your son if you choose to pay $100 annually—or you can
apply for $6,778 in whole life insurance, if you prefer to pay $25 quarterly. Please note that for the same amount of $100 a year, you will get
$597 more in insurance if you choose to
make one annual payment as opposed to
the four quarterly payments.
This is an excellent plan called the
10-Year Payment Whole Life. The premium for this plan has to be paid over 10
years only, so when your son turns 13, his
policy will be paid up and good for a lifetime.
As a parent or grandparent, you can
tell us how much money you can afford
to spend for your youngster in a year and
we will tell you how much your child can
get in whole life insurance for that amount. Remember–no amount is too
small to start your child on the road towards financial security!
Please call me at 888-522-1898 ext 228, or send email to padowski@pwaa.
org for more info on any of our plans.
Bo Padowski
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September/October 2008
Insurance News
• Check out our Annuity
Interest Rates
• Announcing the 110th
Anniversary Maximizer
FOR A LIMITED TIME
ONLY !
CURRENT INTEREST RATES
ON PWA ANNUITY ACCOUNTS
(Contract # FPDA-2006)
As of June 1, 2008, first year interest
rates on all newly opened
PWA Annuity contracts are:
For balances
under $5,000
3%
$25,000 to $49,999
4.25%
$5,000 to $24,999
$50,000 to $99,999
$100,000 and over
4%
4.75 %
5.25 %
As of June 1, 2008 the minimum
amount to open a Polish Women’s
Alliance of America Annuity
Account is $250.
For rates, details, and an application
please contact
Bo Padowski at 888-522-1898
ext 228.
A special opportunity to increase
your existing insurance.
Watch for your MAXIMIZER OFFER
in the mail!
AUG 2008 - JUL 2009
See page 7 for details.
Głos Polek
Insurance
Education Life Builder
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY !
Now, for a limited time, you can apply for a minimum $1,000 benefit
in the Education Life Builder Plan for children ages 16 days to 10
years old (to the nearest birthday).
Education Life Builder is a combination of an annuity policy and whole life insurance. The
annuity policy is similar to a savings account with interest compounded yearly. The life certificate is a single premium whole life insurance policy, which accumulates cash value and
may earn dividends, which allows you to purchase additional paid-up insurance, just like our
regular life insurance certificates. The annuity builds to $1,000 face amount at attained age
19 at 4.5%.
If paid in 3 installments, the first installment pays the entire Single Payment Whole Life
premium; the remaining and subsequent installments all go toward the Annuity Policy. The
annuity policy matures on the anniversary of the certificate’s issue date at the child’s age 19
(nearest birthday). The annuity value at maturity equals the face amount if all premiums were
paid as due and no withdrawals were taken. The annuity policy, which is paid at maturity, may
be subject to federal and state taxes.
Minimum issue $1,000
Maximum issue $ 25,000
Issue ages 16 days old to 10 years (nearest birthday)
Choose Single Payment or Installment Plan
Use application on page 14
See rates for $1000 in the table below
EDUCATION LIFE BUILDER – SPWL + ANNUITY POLICY – RATES for $1000
Male
Female
Age Single PayInstall*
Single PayInstall* 0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
* This is the amount payable in three equal installments during the first policy year.
First installment due at issue, second due four months after issue, and third is
due 8 months after issue.
Głos Polek
558.93 579.81 602.21 625.79 650.62 676.57 703.67 731.98 761.55 792.45 824.73 189.05 196.11 203.69 211.66 220.06 228.84 238.01 247.58 257.58 268.03 278.95 548.28 569.44 591.68 614.98 639.43 664.94 691.64 719.51 748.60 778.99 810.71 185.45 192.61 200.13 208.01 216.28 224.91 233.94 243.37 253.20 263.48 274.21 Use application on page 14 to apply.
September/October 2008
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Insurance
For a limited time
only, you can apply for
a MINIMUM $1,000
BENEFIT in the
Education Life Builder
Plan for children ages
16 days to 10 years old
(to the nearest
birthday).
Face Amounts:
$1,000 minimum to
$25,000 maximum.
Use the application on this
page to apply.
See rates for $1000
on page 13.
Premiums can be paid as a
Single Payment or in three
equal installments during
the first policy year.
To apply simply fill in the
life insurance application
on this page and enclose a
check payable to
PWAA and mail to:
Polish Women’s Alliance of
America, 6643 N Northwest
Hwy, 2nd Floor,
Chicago, Il 60631.
For rates on higher face
amounts or for more
details, please
call Bo Padowski
at 888-522-1898 ext.
228 or email her at
[email protected].
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Is your Beneficiary Information current on all of your PWA life insurance policies?
Call 1-800-522-1898 to request Change of Beneficiary Forms, if you need them.
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September/October 2008
Głos Polek
In Memoriam
We note with sadness the passing of the following PWA members.
May they rest in peace.
Gr. No.MemberCity/State
0031 Julia Zajakowski
Schererville, IN
0035 Weronika Kowal
Chicago, IL
0043 Theresa Grzelak
Abrams, WI
0044 Helena Bujewski
Chicago, IL
0045 Dolores T Palusis
Chicago, IL
0061 Lottie Bugielski
Chicago, IL
0070 Helen J Saternus
Harvey, IL
0070 Helen Kopczyk
Chicago Hts, IL
0078 Helen Smith
Milwaukee, WI
0081 Jeffrey E Hurst
Valparaiso, IN
0103 Cynthia A Richter
Milwaukee, WI
0126 Dorothy M Szpajer
Chicago, IL
0132 Phyllis C Zimmerman Crown Point, IN
0132 Celia M Kmiecik
East Chicago, IN
0132 Janette Szczepanski
East Chicago, IN
0141 Antoinette A Mekal
Chicopee, MA
0148 Marlene L Tracey
Willingboro, NJ
0148 Genowefa Prusinska
New Milford, PA
0155 Louise M Bebak
Winter, WI
0173 Natalie Widzinski
Buffalo, NY
0181 Helen T Osenkarski
Chicago, IL
0196 Jean P Schwartz
Easthampton, MA
0211 Maryanna Kruzel
Lake Dallas, TX
0213 Julia A Kapinos
Norwich, CT
0213 Harriett Falcone
Norwich, CT
0214 Marie B Roczko
Pittsburgh, PA
0214 Laura Bartczak
Pittsburgh, PA
0224 Lillie Struble
Aliquippa, PA
0224 Victoria S Niecgorski Pittsburgh, PA
0224 Mary Zorn
Pittsburgh, PA
0224 Edward R Majewski
Pittsburgh, PA
0227 Eugenia Austin
Northville, MI
0237 Stanislawa Pertile
Barrington, IL
0254 Victoria Panek
Canandaigua, NY
0259 Elizabeth K Myslinski North Canton, OH
0271 Veronica C Spornak
Mc Keesport, PA
0277 Julia M Pawyl
Westland, MI
0301 Mary L Dombrowski
Philadelphia, PA
0301 Jane T Kornacki
Philadelphia, PA
0313 Anna Sypek
Utica, NY
0314 Vincenta Smegal
Pittsburgh, PA
0317 Stella Kowal
Chicopee, MA
0327 Regina Jamiolkowska Wilkes Barre, PA
0338 Maryann Ruszkowski Pittsburgh, PA
0351 Regina Thornton
Forest City, PA
0356 Sophie Staskiewicz
Omaha, NE
0379 Jadwiga Hiczun
Buffalo, NY
0384 Hedwig Krywko
Chesterfield, MI
Garden City, MI
0386 Lucille Dakowicz
0386 Christine Karbowniak Houghton Lake, MI
0418 Lorraine D Wrobel
Birmingham, MI
Głos Polek
Gr. No.MemberCity/State
0418 Helen Mikolajczyk
Madison Hts, MI
0419 Sophie C Barbaritz
Buffalo, NY
0422 Emily A Witaszek
Springfield, MA
0422 Lillian L Cieplinski
East Longmeadow, MA
0422 Anna Amelisko
Ludlow, MA
0440 Florence A Jados
Hawthorn Woods, IL
0468 Jadwiga Polka
Niagara Falls, NY
0468 Sophie Jakubowski
Niagara Falls, NY
0468 Flora Zawada
Niagara Falls, NY
0474 Genevieve Zarycki
Fairborn, OH
0474 Anna Funderburg
Gloverville, SC
0480 Helena Barnas
New Lenox, IL
0485 Clara Anderson
Valparaiso, IN
0499 Mary E Klaus
Greensboro, NC
0535 Stella Jurewicz
Scranton, PA
0535 Regina C Lisowski
Old Forge, PA
0535 Madelyn Trygar
Old Forge, PA
0536 Margaret Schmidt
Oak Creek, WI
0545 Sandra Benkarski
Woodhaven, MI
0552 Sophie Z Zajack
Old Lyme, CT
0555 Lottie Stolarczyk
Conneautville, PA
0561 Helen Gerald
Bonita Spgs, FL
0579 Anna Budny
Omaha, NE
0594 Stefania Gavura
Monaca, PA
0598 Eva Karolewicz
Harrison, NJ
0601 Julia E Mientus
Fanwood, NJ
0601 Stasia DeFriedberg
Spring Lake Hts, NJ
0602 Pearl Wierzblicki
Newark, NJ
0632 Czeslawa Lewandowski Rochester, NY
0646 Robert P Guillemette
Moosup, CT
0661 Stephanie C Belina
Niles, IL
0661 Regina H Styrkowicz Chicago, IL
0661 John E Zago
Chicago, IL
0669 Emilia Hallowich
Jermyn, PA
0693 Loretta Wojtaszek
Alvarado, TX
0702 Victoria Pasternak
Sarasota, FL
0715 Jane Mroz
Chicago, IL
0721 Mary Krisko
Portage, PA
0728 Rose Szczepaniak
Baltimore, MD
0728 Dorothy Zaranski
Baltimore, MD
0749 Alice Mlynarski
Hammond, IN
0776 Pauline H Saharczewski Adams, MA
0779 Helen Jacik
Linden, NJ
0784 Michael L Chandler
Mission Viejo, CA
0786 Virginia Kornas
Chesterfield, MI
0793 Helen Decker
Clark, NJ
Paw Paw, MI
0806 Jean M Kraft
0807 Dolores Kruliski
Highland Park, MI
0809 Mary A Siewko
Seven Hills, OH
0814 Ann T Hubka
Westlake Vlg, CA
0818 Czeslaw Polak
Chicago, IL
September/October 2008
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In Memoriam
Eleanore Koliba
Helen Pudelko
Group 481
Sincere Condolences are extended to
National Vice President Sharon Zago
and her family on the recent loss of
John E. Zago
loving husband, father, and grandfather,
member of Wawel Group 661.
May he rest in peace.
National Board, District Presidents,
and PWA Home Office Staff
Detroit, MI—St. Barbara’s Group Group 481 sadly
announces the death of their President, Eleanore
Koliba. She had been a dedicated and active PWA
member since childhood and she served the organization in many capacities through the years.
Another longtime member who passed away recently is Helen Pudelko. We would like to extend
our sympathy to the family and friends of Eleanore and Helen. They will be missed. May they rest
in peace!
Judith Kiszlowski
Group 488
Detroit, MI—We regret announcing the passing of
one of our beloved members, Judith Kiszlowski.
She was the daughter of the former president of our
Group. She will be missed! The Group extends its
sympathy to the family, her sister, brother, aunt, and
nieces. May she rest in peace!
Helen Birch
Group 211
Chicago, IL – Officers and members of Group 211 Marie
Sklodowska Curie Society note with sadness the passing of
longtime member and former Treasurer of the Group, Helen
Birch. Helen was co-founder and co-owner of Birch Optical, a successful business that is still being run by family
members. We extend our sincere condolences to the family
and friends of Helen Birch. May she rest in peace.
Berty Langol
Group 351
Simpson, PA – Berty Langol, longtime member and Financial Secretary of Group 351, passed away on June 25. Berty
enjoyed attending PWAA affairs and conventions with her
daughter Maggie and sister Joan. She is survived by her husband Michael, with whom she celebrated her 56th wedding
anniversary in November, her daughters Deborah Gursky
and Eleanor “Maggie” Biodo, sister Joan Hanchak, four
grandchildren and, the love of her life – great-granddaughter Isabelle.
District XIV and Council members extend sincere condolences to the Langol Family.
Emily Bonarski
Group 806
Paw Paw, MI---It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of our longtime member Emily Bonarski. She served as Vice President for over
12 years and is the mother of our Treasurer, Carol
Blackburn. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St.
Mary’s Church in Paw Paw on September 24. Group
806 officers and members will keep her and her
family in our prayers.
Jean Kraft
Group 806
Paw Paw, MI—We are sad to report the passing of
our longstanding member and past President of more
than 12 years, Jean Kraft. Her dedication to PWA
and to our Group was outstanding. She will be very
sadly missed. Mass was held at St. Stanislaus MB
Church and internment was in St. Adalbert’s Cemetery in Niles, Illinois, on June 14. Please remember
her in your prayers. May she rest in peace!
Wieczny odpoczynek racz im dać Panie . . .
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September/October 2008
Głos Polek
Fraternal/Books
What would you do if you won the Lottery?
A PWA member did!
She won $183 million dollars!!
Bernadette Gietka picked six lucky numbers
in the Mega Millions Game in July of 2003.
Her life changed in an instant. And now, five
years later, Bernadette’s mother, Catherine
Gietka, has written a book about how the lottery affected the lives of her family—and how
they have also stayed true to who they always
were. The book tells the story of Catherine as
a young girl growing up in Baltimore, then
as a young housewife and mother, working
hard, raising her children, running a business,
and making a success of her life. And then
how the lottery took her family places she
never expected.
Through all of this, Catherine stays grounded and true to herself and
her roots. An incredible story of a Polish American family’s
incredible journey.
Order your copy of MOTHER OF $183 MILLION WINNER by Catherine
Gietka, member of PWA Group 702, Baltimore, Maryland, District XII.
Proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to the PWA Charitable
and Educational Foundation.
MOTHER OF $183 MILLION DOLLAR WINNER
Name ______________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________
City ______________________________ State ________ Zip _________
Phone ________________________ Email ________________________
Please send _____ copies of Mother of $183 Million Winner to the above
address at $28 each, including shipping and handling.
I am enclosing a check for $ ____________ ($28 per copy ordered)
Check out our Summer Essay Contest and our Planet
Earth Photo Contest!
Go to www.pwaa.org/
Contests.htm
for details.
•
Jamestown Essay Contest
for Students
See page 6 for contact info
Głos Polek
Please make your check payable to:
PWA Charitable and Educational Foundation
Please check the charity of your choice:
_____ Dziecko Polskie (Polish Children’s Fund)
_____ PWA National Scholarship Endowment Fund
Please mail the order form and check to
Polish Women’s Alliance of America
6643 N. Northwest Hwy, 2nd Fl., Chicago, IL, 60631.
Questions? Call 1-888-522-1898 ext. 228
September/October 2008
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Youth
Special Youth Committee Meets in Chicago
Members of the Special Youth Committee met in Chicago
on June 21-23, 2008. They attended the State Presidents’
Conference and made a PowerPoint presentation to PWA
District Presidents and the National Board about their ideas
on how to engage younger PWA members in the organization and to keep them involved beyond their college years.
They also attended the 110th Anniversary Banquet. Committee members will continue to work with each other virtually
and will report back to the National Board on a regular basis.
Pictured at right after their presentation with Vice President
Sharon Zago, who is the Chair of the permanent Youth Committee are, from left, Ryan Thompson of Gr. 814, Monica
Moriarty of Gr. 442, Daniel Sasula of Gr. 49; Ann Miklas,
of Gr. 661; and Ambrose Kucharski, of Gr. 814. Absent was
Christina Lopez of Gr. 530.
Attention
Members and Friends
Ages 11-15
Join us for a “D.J. Jam & Pizza Party”
On Saturday, September 20, 2008, from 6 to 10 p.m. at PWA
Headquarters, 6643 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, in the
lower-level Party Room.
A live D.J. will spin Popular/Top 40 Hits and take your requests. Unlimited Pizza & Pop will be served. Bring a friend
or make new ones!
Mom and Dad are welcome to stay but adult chaperones will
be on hand to provide a safe and fun atmosphere. If dropping
off your child(ren), we will require a phone contact and students must be picked up promptly by 10 p.m.
Cost is $5 per Student and $8 per Parent/Guardian who wish
to participate To make your reservation, please complete the
form below and return with your check or money order made
payable to “P.W.A. of A.” by September 15th.
Mail to: P.W.A. of A. 6643 N. Northwest Highway
2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60631
Attn: Teen Party Reservations
Questions? Call: 847-384-1206
D.J. JAM & PIZZA PARTY RESERVATION FORM
Please reserve ____ Students @ $ 5 each
Total Amount Enclosed $_______
Name(s) of Students attending:
________________________
________________________
____Adults @ $ 8 each
Contact Phone No: ___________
________________________
________________________
Name(s) of Adults attending:
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
(If additional space is required, please use back of form.)
Deadline is 9/15/08.
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DOZIN’ WITH DINOS
Polish-American Group Outing:
An Overnight at Chicago’s
Field Museum
Friday, October 24, 2008
Imagine roaming The Field Museum at night! Bring
your sleeping bag and explore one of the most
exciting spots in town! Overnights are a unique
opportunity for children 6-12 to spend the night at
the Museum. The evening begins with a workshop based
on a Field Museum exhibition. Afterwards, we will watch a
performance, munch on a snack, enjoy late night activities,
and explore the Museum’s exhibitions, including Inside
Ancient Egypt by flashlight. Group Overnights begin at
5:45 p.m. and end the following morning at 9 a.m. No one
will be admitted to an Overnight after 8 p.m. Parents and
kids welcome! A special appearance by “Dino Don” and
his team is scheduled specifically for this night.
Cost for Group Overnight is $47 per person. Reserve
early – space is limited. Organized by Polish Women’s
Alliance, Polish National Alliance, Polish Roman
Catholic Union, and Polish Falcons of America.
Call Vice President Sharon Zago at PWA for more info or
to make a reservation: 1-847-384-1208.
DOZIN’ WITH DINOS RESERVATION FORM
Please reserve ____ places @ $ 47
Total Amount Enclosed $_______
Name(s) of Persons attending:
________________________
________________________
_______________________
_______________________
Contact Phone No: _____________________
Make check payable to PWA of A.
Mail check to: 6643 N. Northwest Hwy, 2 Fl, Chicago, IL 60631
Attn: Dozin’ with Dinos Questions? Call: 847-384-1208
September/October 2008
Głos Polek
L’s Learn Polish! /Uczmy sie olskiego
leT’S cook PoliSH!!
GoTuJmy Po PolSku!!
Polish-style Roast Chicken
kurczęta po polsku
3 small roasting chickens, 3 rolls or slices of
white bread, 1 cup milk, 2 tbs + 3 tbs softened
butter, 3 eggs separated, 3 tbs and 1 tbs salt, 1/2
tsp pepper, 1/4 cup fresh dill, bread crumbs (as
needed), 4 tbs olive oil
Clean the insides of the chickens (reserving the
livers) and rub cavities with 3 tbs salt. One hour before roasting,
prepare the stuffing: Soak the rolls (three small stale ones work
best) in milk, squeezing out any extra liquid. Take the three livers
and soaked rolls and run through a food mill (or food processor).
In a small bowl mix together 2 tbs of butter and egg yolks, adding
salt, pepper, and dill, and then add to the liver and bread mixture.
Beat egg whites until stiff and add to the stuffing at the last minute.
You can add a handful or two of bread crumbs to the stuffing if
needed. It should have the consistency of muffin batter.
Stuff the chickens loosely, turning the wings under the backs of
the chickens, with the legs pointing up. Tie the legs together with
thread. Heat the olive oil and 3 tbs of butter in a roasting pan and
place the chickens tightly in the pan, before transferring to the
oven (350 degrees). Roast for a little over an hour, basting with
the pan drippings and small amounts of water. Let stand to cool
a bit before slicing; portions should include both meat as well as
stuffing. If you are roasting one larger chicken, you will need less
stuffing.
3 kurczęta wypatroszone nasolić
1 godzinę przed pieczeniem.
Przyrządzić nadzienie: namoczyć
bułkę (3 małe sztuki najlepiej
czerstwe) w mleku, wycisnąć. 3
wątróbki i odciśniętą bułkę zmielić,
utrzeć masło (2 łyżki stołowe),
dodając 3 żółtka, szczyptę soli, nieco pieprzu, 4 łyżki
koperku. Ubić pianę z pozostałych białek, wymieszać
z poprzednimi składnikami, jeśli będzie to konieczne
dodać tartą bułkę. Należy otrzymać masę o konsystencji ciasta biszkoptowego. Nadziać tym farszem kurczaki i zaszyć.
Skrzydełka wykręcić, założyć na grzbiet, nóżki
podciągnąć w górę, zawiązać nitką. W brytfannie rozgrzać tłuszcz, np. 4 łyżki oliwy oraz 3 łyżki
masła. Kurczęta ułożyć ciasno, polać rozpuszczonym
tłuszczem i wstawić do dobrze zagrzanego piekarnika.
Piec ok. 1 godziny polewając sosem spod kurczaków
oraz skrapiając od czasu do czasu wodą. Po upieczeniu zostawić do wystygnięcia. Następnie pokroić
na porcje tak, by przynajmniej kilka z nich zawierało
farsz. Oczywiście może to być jeden większy kurczak,
farszu wtedy będzie trzeba mniej.
Dumplings with Plums
knedle ze śliwkami
Wash and pit plums. Cut any larger plums in half. Form small
circles from the dough; place a plum in the middle of each one.
Cover the plums with the dough, forming them into balls. Throw
into a pot of boiling salted water, stir gently and cover, letting cook
for 3 to 4 minutes. Take out carefully with slotted spoon.
Ziemniaki umyć, ugotować w łupinach (nie
rozgotować) nastepnie obrać, przepuścić przez
maszynkę. Wyłożyć na stolnicę. Z ziemniaków,
mąki pszennej i ziemniaczanej oraz jajka zagnieść
ciasto. Śliwki umyć, wypestkować. Jeżeli są duże, rozkroic na pół. Z ciasta formować małe placuszki. Na
każdym położyć śliwkę. Placki zlepić i uformować w
kulki. Wrzucać na wrzącą, osoloną wodę. Zamieszać,
przykryć pokrywką i gotować ok. 3-4 minut. Knedle
podawać polane masłem ze zrumienioną bułeczką
lub śmietaną z cukrem i cynamonem.
2 lbs potatoes, 2 lbs European-style plums, 1 egg, 1 cup flour,
salt, 1 tsp potato flour, 1/4 cup butter
Scrub the potatoes and boil them without peeling (do not overcook). Let cool. Peel and run through food mill (or mash by hand).
Add flour, potato flour, and egg and knead dough on a floured
board. Roll out.
Serve dumplings with melted butter and bread crumbs–or with
sour cream that has been blended with sugar and cinnamon.
January
February
March
April
May
June
Głos Polek
1 kg ziemniaków, 1 kg śliwek, 1 jajko, 20 dag mąki
pszennej, sól, łyżeczka mąki ziemniaczanej,
6 dag masła
leT’S leArN PoliSH! miesiace – months of the year
styczeń
luty
marzec
kwiecień
maj
czerwiec
(sti chain)
(loot ih)
(mah rhzh etz)
(kveeh chain)
(my)
(tsher vee etz)
July
August
September
October
November
December
September/October 2008
lipiec
sierpień
wrzesień
październik
listopad
grudzień
(leep ee etz)
(share pee ain)
(vshe shain)
(paz dzher neek)
(lees toe pahd)
(grood chain)
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Nasza Historia
Październikowe Dni Nauczyciela
14 października – Dzień Edukacji
Narodowej obchodzony w Polsce
Od 1982 roku tradycyjny polski Dzień Nauczyciela zmienił
nazwę na Dzień Edukacji Narodowej. Święto to obchodzone jest 14 października, w rocznicę powstania Komisji
Edukacji Narodowej.
Tak więc dzień ten nie
tylko czci pracę nauczycieli, ale także przywołuje
na pamięć nasze dziedzictwo kulturowe, w tym
wypadku – organizację,
której stworzenie było
jednym z najbardziej
postępowych aktów w
naszej przeszłości, i której
działalność
stanowiła
jedno z największych
osiągnięć
kulturalnych
Polski
czasów
Oświecenia.
Dowodem
Hugo Kołłątaj (1750–1812)
czego może byc fakt,
ze Archiwum Komisji Edukacji Narodowej znalazło
się na liście “Pamięć Świata”, ustanowionej przez
UNESCO, jako obiekt o światowym znaczeniu
historycznym i cywilizacyjnym.
Komisja Edukacji Narodowej, uważana za pierwsze w
Europie ministerstwo oświaty, została utworzona 14
X 1773 roku i istniała do połowy kwietnia 1794 roku.
Inicjatorem był ksiądz Hugo Kołłątaj. Jej powstanie
wiązało się z kasacją zakonu Jezuitów, który do tej pory
sprawował pieczę nad szkolnictwem Rzeczypospolitej.
Fundusze na reformę szkolnictwa pochodziły z majątków po
skasowanym zakonie.
Komisja ogłosiła zbiór przepisów regulujących pracę
szkół, których podstawy opracował H. Kołłątaj. Głównymi
działaczami KEN byli: A.K. Czartoryski, I. Potocki, M. Poniatowski, A. Zamoyski, a współpracownikami: G. Piramowicz, H. Kołłątaj, K. Narbutt i A. Popławski.
Komisja opracowała nowe programy, w których duży nacisk
położono na wprowadzanie nowych idei pedagogicznych,
rozwój nauk ścisłych, poznanie języka polskiego, historii i
geografii ojczystej oraz etyki świeckiej. Wprowadzono także
wychowanie fizyczne, ograniczono rolę łaciny i usunięto
teologię. Prace Komisji doprowadziły do stworzenia jednolitego systemu szkolnictwa o układzie hierarchicznym,
począwszy od szkół elementarnych, przez podwydziałowe
i wydziałowe, po Szkoły Główne (Akademie) w Krakowie
i Wilnie.
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Akademię Krakowską i Wileńską poddano gruntownym
reformom, zsekularyzowano programy nauczania i
grono pedagogiczne. Jako obowiązujący język wykładów
wprowadzono język polski, rozbudowano wydziały nauk
ścisłych i przyrodniczych. Komisja także zainicjowała
zakładanie szkół elementarnych, zwanych parafialnymi, udostępniając je dzieciom chłopskim, i tym
samym dążąc do zmniejszenia różnic stanowych w
oświacie. A domagając się wychowania patriotycznego,
wpłynęła na kształtowanie się nowoczesnej świadomości
obywatelskiej i narodowej.
Aby uniezależnić szkolnictwo od księży i zakonników,
stworzono seminaria nauczycielskie i zajęto się opracowaniem nowoczesnych podręczników. Powołane w 1775
Towarzystwo do Ksiąg Elementarnych, złożone z pedagogów i uczonych, opracowało 27 nowych podręczników,
w większości dla szkół średnich, ale także m.in.
Gramatykę języka polskiego i Elementarz.
Dzięki pracom Komisji Edukacji Narodowej, Polska
znalazła się pod koniec XVIII wieku w czołówce krajów europejskich pod względem poziomu i organizacji
szkolnictwa.
5 października – Światowy Dzień
Nauczyciela (World Teachers’ Day)
World Teacher’s Day (Światowy Dzień Nauczyciela) obchodzony jest w dniu 5 października.
Dzień ten został uchwalony w 1994 roku dla upamiętnienia
historycznej Międzynarodowej Konferencji (z roku 1966),
która zatwierdziła “Rekomendacje” UNESCO i ILO (International Labour Organization) ustalającą Status Nauczycieli, określający obowiązki i prawa nauczycieli na
całym świecie. Obok UNESCO, ILO i UNICEF, kluczową
rolę w organizacji obchodów odgrywa Education
International (EI), największe ogólnoświatowe związki
zawodowe, reprezentujące około 30 milionów nauczycieli
na świecie i 394 nauczycielskie związki zawodowe w 171
krajach. EI chroni praw nauczycieli i ich uczniów, walczy z
rasizmem i dyskryminacją w edukacji i w społeczeństwie.
Światowy Dzień Nauczyciela stwarza okazję do
zwrócenia uwagi rządów i szerokiej publiczności na
wielką rolę stanu nauczycielskiego, a także na problemy i potrzeby związane z edukacją nowych pokoleń.
uwaga!
Sobota 20 września 2008 roku
od 6 do 10 wieczorem w siedzibie ZPwA:
September/October 2008
“D.J. Jam & Pizza Party”
Szczegóły na stronie 18-tej.
Głos Polek
Porady/Informacje
Życie nie jest tak krótkie, by nie było w nim czasu
(Ralph Waldo Emerson)
na uprzejmość.
Bon ton, czyli dobre maniery, etykieta, ogłada,
savoir-vivre, konwenans towarzyski, znajomość
obowiązujących zwyczajów, form i reguł grzeczności
obowiazujących w danej grupie.
Najogólniej, zasady dobrego zachowania to: uśmiech,
życzliwość, punktualność, dyskrecja,
Bon Ton uprzejmość,
lojalność, grzeczność, wygląd zewnętrzny, takt. To, co
jest wspólne tym zasadom, to wzgląd na innych.
Finezyjna sztuka toastu
Wznoszenie toastu to bardzo piękny zwyczaj przydający nawet skromnemu przyjęciu specjalnego charakteru. Toast wznoszony za czyjeś zdrowie i
pomyślność to dowód uprzejmości i sympatii, a osoba, która jest adresatem
toastu, czuje się w tym momencie przyjemnie wyróżniona. Warto zatem zawsze
zastanowić się nad tym, co powiemy spełniając toast. Jeśli chcemy, żeby był on
“przyprawą umysłową” uczty, to możemy odwołać się do jakiejś złotej myśli,
odpowiedniej do sytuacji, mądrości życiowej albo fragmentu wiersza. Jeśli natomiast nic takiego nie przygotowaliśmy, to po prostu mówimy coś serdecznego,
uprzejmego i zawsze pozytywnego o osobie albo okazji.
Rozróżnia się dwa tradycyjne toasty. Pierwszy – wygłaszany na początku
przyjęcia, witający wszystkich gości, i drugi – na cześć gościa honorowego,
wznoszony na początku deseru. Pierwszeństwo
we wznoszeniu tych toastów ma gospodarz (gospodyni) przyjęcia.
Toasty, poza pierwszym (witającym), powinny
być spełniane w czasie deseru. Jak większość
zasad etykiety, jest to zasada praktyczna: po prostu
potrawy już nie stygną, nie trzeba się śpieszyć i
można celebrować miłe słowa i dobre wino.
Toast powinien mieć zawsze adresata. Tak
więc zawołania typu: “Wypijmy”, “No to cyk”,
“Najlepszego”, “Za tych co na morzu” albo
“Zdrowie kolejarzy”, nie spełniając tego warunku,
są raczej tylko “zachętami do wypicia”, a nie
prawdziwymi toastami.
Toast pije się tylko winem albo szampanem (osoby nie pijące alkoholu mogą
zastąpić go sokiem albo innym napojem). Lampkę trzymamy za nóżkę. Toast powinien być krótki (kilka zdań), wygłoszony głośno i wyraźnie, tak żeby wszyscy
obecni słyszeli. Osoba, na której cześć wznoszony jest toast, powinna siedzieć i
uśmiechać się do osoby spełniającej toast. Może trzymać lampkę, ale nie powinna
pić za siebie toastu. Po toaście powinna wstać, podziękować gospodarzowi albo
gospodyni za wyróżnienie, zaproszenie, piękny wieczór itd. i wznieść toast za
gospodarzy i wszystkich obecnych. Ten toast piją wszyscy. Udział we wszystkich toastach jest obowiązkiem każdego gościa. Bardziej skomplikowany jest
rytuał toastu w czasie przyjęcia weselnego, kiedy to “specjalnie uroczysta” okazja
wymaga specjalnych treści, form i przestrzegania kolejności toastów. Wszystko
to jest skodyfikowane w księgach etykiety, ale o tym może innym razem. A teraz,
oprac. lmr
po prostu: “Na zdrowie”.
ZPwA akceptuje główne karty kredytowe przy wszystkich płatnościach
i donacjach. Po informacje proszę dzwonić do biura skarbnika –
telefon 888-522-1898, wew. 206
Głos Polek
“Moja wierna mowo”
Porady językowe według Jana
Miodka i innych
polskich językoznawców
“Z tej strony (Jan Kowalski)”
Spotykane w rozmowach telefonicznych wyrażenie “Z tej strony (Jan
Kowalski)” jest niepoprawne. Należy
powiedzieć po prostu “Mówi Jan
Kowalski” i poprzedzić tę formę
powitaniem “dzień dobry”; można
też użyć tylko imię (“dzień dobry,
mówi Jolanta”).
Jeżeli chcemy, by rozpoczęcie
rozmowy zwracało na siebie uwagę,
możemy użyć formy przedstawienia się – “Kłania się (Jan Kowalski)”.
Forma ta jest elegancka, opisuje gest
związany z bezpośrednim witaniem
się i przedstawianiem. Wyraża szacunek związany tradycyjnie z męską
kurtuazją. Dlatego jest to forma
zalecana mężczyznom.
W Sieci
Co ciekawego w sieci?
http://dziedzictwo.ekai.pl/
Ciekawa i bogata w informacje
(przeszło 4000 haseł) bardzo starannie zorganizowana strona poświęcona
dziedzictwu religijnemu i duchowemu
Polski. Zawiera artykuły o zakonach, religiach i zabytkach architektury sakralnej, gromadzi wiele mitów,
legend i podań związanych ze
świętami, zwyczajami, a także żywoty
świętych i pieśni kościelne. A ponieważ
Rzeczpospolita nigdy nie była
państwem jednego narodu, jednego wyznania czy jednej religii, można znaleźć tu także informacje na temat zabytków protestan
ckich, prawosławnych, muzułmańskich,
karaimskich i żydowskich.
September/October 2008
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Nasze tradycje
Z listów Domeyki
W 2002 roku Biblioteka Kórnicka zakupiła nieznane dotychczas
listy Ignacego Domeyki, pisane w
latach 1875-1883 do A. Pawlickiego
– lekarza i działacza polonijnego w
San Francisco.
A oto kilka fragmentów
korespondencji:
z
tej
“ (...) Jak pszczoły w bajce Góreckiego, kiedy niedźwiedź wydarł nam
miód i wygnał z ula, rozlecieliśmy
się po puszczy i szukamy miodu na
obcych łąkach i dolinach, pracujemy i
znaleźć go nie możemy; ani wosku, ani
odpoczynku. Niech i tak będzie. (...)
czy mówisz, piszesz i czytasz po polsku?
Jeśli nie, to pora na ekscytującą przygodę z
językiem polskim!
Szkoła Języka Polskiego im. I. J. Paderewskiego, działająca
przy kościele św. Piotra i Pawła w Garfield Hts., OH,
informuje, ze nowy rok szkolny dla dzieci i młodzieży oraz
dla dorosłych rozpoczyna się w tym roku 13 września.
Lekcje odbywają się w soboty
od godz. 10:00 rano do 2:00 po południu.
Serdecznie zapraszamy!
kontakt: 216-226-5496, 216-447-9919 lub
216-491-8730.
POLSKIE OBCHODY 400 ROCZNIC Y JAMESTOWN (cd. ze strony 24)
Wystarczy popatrzeć na zdjęcia, by zauważyć, że precyzyjnie ze wszystkimi
detalami stworzona drewniana konstrukcja w czasie pochodu “ożywiona” była
postaciami w strojach z epoki. Bez wątpienia było to wspaniałe widowisko.
Polonijny Komitet Obchodów 400-lecia Jamestown wraz z członkami PACBA mają w planie przetransportować “platformę – skansen” do Jamestown na
1 paździenika tego roku, kiedy to odbedą się główne uroczystości obchodów
przybycia pierwszych polskich osadników – doskonałych rzemieślników, ktorzy
swoimi umiejetnościami i doświadczniem nie tylko ratowali osadę przed chorobami i żywiołami, ale także przyczynili się do rozwoju gospodarczego kolonii. Możemy być dumni z naszych przodków, a także z naszych współczesnych
budowniczych, którzy w tak piękny sposób przydadzą charakteru celebracji
ważnych dla Polaków obchodów w Jamestown.
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September/October 2008
(...) ja tu sam od 37
dobrych towarzyszy:
sercu, a na półkach w
sicki, Kochanowski,
z Nagłowic (...)
lat – ale mam
Pana Boga w
bibliotece KraGórnicki, Rej
(...) zasłużyć na dobre imię dla kraju
pracą, uczciwością, szlachectwem,
poświęceniem się, gdzie nie bądź
pokaże się Polak, to dziś nasz bagnet,
szabla na nieprzyjaciela, dopóki nie
wybije godzina do bliższego starcia
się (...)
“Dziwne to zrządzenie Boskie co nas
tak rozproszyło, a jednak łączy i wiąże
miłością rodzinną, że i góry i morze są
niczem dla nas (...)”
“Pisz do mnie drogi mój rodaku (...)
nie zważając na niedbałość w odpowiedzi 74 letniego włóczęgi, który
was kocha.”
“(...) człowiek nie jest ten co je i pije,
ale co myśli i kocha (...)”
“Widzę z pociechą, że nasze osady
polskie w Stanach Zjednoczonych
wiernie zachowują narodowość swoją,
nie zapominają o Polsce, utrzymują
jedność i zgodę między sobą i dobrze
im się powodzi.”
“(...) Nie może się skarżyć na nas
Ameryka, pracujemy szczerze (...) a
jednak tobie i mnie zawsze na myśli i
na sercu ziemia nasza.
Źródło: Gazeta.pl/Poznań 2002
Głos Polek
Nasze Dziedziwo
Gran Sabio Polaco –
Wielki Mędrzec z Polski
Ignacy Domeyko urodził się 31
lipca 1802 roku w Niedźwiadce
w Nowogrodzkiem. Studiował
nauki ścisłe na Uniwersytecie Wileńskim, należał do
stowarzyszenia
Filomatów
i Filaretów, przyjaźnił się z
Mickiewiczem i znalazł swoje
miejsce w naszej literaturze romantycznej; w Panu Tadeuszu
jest pierwowzorem “Domejki”
w zabawnym epizodzie sporu z
Dowejką, a w III cz. Dziadów,
w scenie więziennej, występuje
jako “Żegota” (jego filomacki
pseudonim). Domeyko brał
udział w Powstaniu Listopadowym, i po upadku powstania wyjechał do Drezna, a
stamtąd z Mickiewiczem do Paryża.
W roku 1837 ukończył studia górnicze w paryskiej École
des Mines i wkrótce wyjechał do Chile, na kontrakt
profesora chemii i mineralogii w kolegium górniczym w
La Serena.
Chile, jako niezależne państwo, istniało wtedy zaledwie od
20 lat i potrzebowało fachowców, zwłaszcza w dziedzinie
nauk ścisłych. Brakowało specjalistów, którzy potrafiliby
unowocześnić gospodarkę, zwłaszcza górnictwo. Swoją
pracą w La Serena, gdzie postawił na wysokim poziomie
nauczanie w kolegium, w którym wykładał, zyskał zaufanie Chilijczyków i rozpoczął starania o zreformowanie
szkolnictwa chilijskiego na wzór Wileńskiego Okręgu
Naukowego.
W 1846 roku objął katedrę chemii i mineralogii Uniwersytetu Chilijskiego w Santiago, a w 1852 roku władze
powierzyły mu funkcję pełnomocnika rządu do spraw reformy uniwersytetu. W latach 1867-1883 pełnił funkcję
rektora tej uczelni. W roku 1850 ożenił się i założył rodzinę.
Powrót do kraju, o którym zawsze marzył, stawał się ze
względu na zobowiązania rodzinne i zawodowe coraz mniej
możliwy, i dopiero po przejściu na emeryturę, w 1884 roku,
wyjechał z wizytą do Polski. W dzień jego wyjazdu tak pisał
chilijski Dziennik Rządowy: “Niewiele przykładów można
przytoczyć życia tak pracowitego, pełnego poświęcenia,
tak zupełnie oddanego wykształceniu i postępowi nauki.
Pan Domeyko był więcej niż profesorem: był apostołem
nauki w Chile. Bezinteresowność i zasługi Pana Domeyki zobowiązały naród chilijski do nie dającej się określić
wdzięczności.”
W czasie pobytu w kraju podróżował; odwiedził Kraków,
Warszawę, dom rodzinny w Niedźwiadce, jeździł też po Eu-
Głos Polek
ropie, odbył pielgrzymkę do Ziemi Świętej, był w Rzymie,
wszedł na Wezuwiusz, odwiedził dawnych przyjaciół w
Paryżu, pisał wspomnienia i brał udział w uroczystościach
na jego cześć. Podczas ostatniego pobytu w Krakowie, na
Wielkanoc 1888 r., jego syn Herman, który został księdzem,
odprawił uroczystą mszę w Katedrze na Wawelu. Było to
dla Domeyki jedno z największych przeżyć w kończącej
się podróży do ojczyzny. Jesienią 1888 wrócił do Santiago, gdzie zmarł 23 stycznia 1889 roku. Po jego śmierci
ogłoszono w Chile żałobę narodową.
Jego
zasługi
dla
Chile były wielkie;
przyczynił się do
przekształcenia górnictwa z rzemieślniczego
w profesjonalne, odkrył
i opisał nowe minerały
oraz strukturę geologiczną kraju, stworzył pierwsze mapy,
wykształcił wiele pokoleń fachowców w dziedzinie górnictwa, opublikował pierwsze podręczniki geologii i mineralogii, założył sieć meteorologiczną, muzeum etnograficzne,
był współtwórcą i reformatorem Uniwersytetu Chilijskiego
i przyczynił się do kształtowania oświaty.
Domeyko był naukowcem, nauczycielem, geologiem,
i jednym z najczynniejszych mineralogów XIX wieku.
Publikował wiele w europejskich wydawnictwach naukowych, rozsyłał ciekawe okazy minerałów po świecie,
był autorem słynnego podręcznika mineralogii Ameryki
Południowej,
pięciu
tomów prac naukowych
i około 600 artykułów.
Jego nazwisko zostało
uhonorowane
stając
się częścią wielu nazw
własnych w świecie
przyrody i kultury.
Jego imię nosi 600 kilometrowe pasmo gór w Andach
– Kordyliera Domeyki, asteroid 2784 Domeyko, minerał
domeykit (Cu3As), małż Nautilus domeykus, amonit chilijski Amonites Domeykanus, gatunek lisa Canis domeykanus,
gatunek fiołka Viola domeykiana, miasto i port w Chile,
kopalnia saletry na pustyni Atalcama, nazwy ulic, muzea,
stowarzyszenia, biblioteki i szkoły.
W uznaniu wszystkich zasług, w dwusetną rocznicę urodzin,
UNESCO ogłosiło rok 2002 rokiem Ignacego Domeyki.
Romantyk tylko za młodu, a pozytywista w wieku dojrzałym
– można powiedzieć patrząc na jego życie. Ale to romantyczne filomackie wyzwanie: “mierz siły na zamiary, nie zamiar podług sił” było ideą, której pozostał zawsze wierny.
(cd. na stronie 22)
Foto: Popiersie Ignacego Domeyki w gmachu głównym Uniwersytetu
Chilijskiego w Santiago (fot. Ricardo Hevia Kaluf GNU Wikimedia);
Znaczek wydany w Chile z okazji 200 rocznicy Domeyki (2002);
Kordyliery Domeyki (w Andach Chilijskich)
September/October 2008
oprac. lmr
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Jamestown 1608–2008
Polskie obchody 400 rocznicy Jamestown
1 października tego roku obchodzimy okrągłą rocznicę 400-lecia przybycia pierwszych polskich
osadników do Jamestown w Virginii.
Różnie można celebrować rocznice, bardziej
lub mniej oryginalnie. Napewno w sposób bardzo oryginalny zrobili to członkowie PolskoAmerykańskiego Stowarzyszenia Kontraktorów
Budowlanych, PACBA. Przeszło rok temu postanowili uczcić to święto poprzez stworzenie
ruchomego skansenu – osady z przed 400 lat. Na
metalowej konstrukcji – platformie zbudowano
drewnianą kuźnię, piec do wytopu szkła, studnię
i tartak. Powstała solidna, zgodna z historyczną
prawdą, “zabudowa”, którą mieli okazję podziwiać
mieszkańcy Chicago w czasie zeszłorocznej
“Parady 3-Majowej”. O wielkości projektu
świadczy choćby parę wymiarów: 30 metrów
długości i około 7 metrów szerokości. W sumie
przepracowano społecznie 2100 godzin, od początku kwietnia do 3 maja 2007.
(cd. na stronie 22)
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