ACPC MEETS IN MILWAUKEE - June 2009

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Thaddeus Mirecki, the officers and board members of the American Council for Polish Culture held their 2009 Spring Board Meeting in Milwaukee, WI.  The meeting was hosted by the Council's Affiliate, the American Association for the Advancement of Polish Culture, Dr. Michael Wnuk, Exec. Dir.  Dr. Wnuk is Professor Emeritus who taught Engineering Mechanics at the Univ. of WI-Milwaukee for more than 20 years.  A Fulbright Scholar, he completed his post-doctoral studies at the California Institute of Technology, specializing in Aeronautical Engineering.</FONT></div> <div>      Pres. Mirecki presided over the business sessions wherein Committee Chairs reported on their program accomplishments.  Among their reports was one by Camille Kopielski who heads the ACPC Summer Studies in Poland grant.  The awardee for 2009 is Christopher Wojdak.  The Dept. Chair at Purchase College where Wojdak is a student wrote that "Christopher is a talented producer and engineer…with a bright future."  The Board decided to raise the scholarship award from $1,500 to $2,000 annually beginning next year.  Congratulations were offered to Camille for attracting a truly competent student to an opportunity to pursue his studies further at a university in Poland.</div> <bR> <div> Another very popular report was given by Barbara Lemecha and Henrietta Nowakowski, co-chairs of the highly successful Polonia booth at the National Conference of the Social Studies.  The dynamic duo presented enthusiastic reports on our booth at the Natl. Conference for the Social Studies (NCSS) last November in Houston, Texas.  The booth continues to fascinate growing numbers of teachers who are clearly attracted to the splendid informative posters and the availability of large quantities of excellent books, brochures, and audio/visual materials.  They also relate quickly to the very knowledgeable team that mans the booth.  Co-Chairs Barbara Lemecha and Henrietta Nowakowski, supported by Deborah Majka and Robert Maycan, eagerly offer further information and respond positively to inquiries.  </div> <div>      Moved by the almost overwhelming popularity of our booth, the ACPC board quickly gave approval to upgrading the booth to an even more highly visible corner site. This will result in an even greater number of teachers and administrators being exposed to the excellent books, lesson plans, audio/visual materials, periodicals, etc., that are made available to them. This program contributes richly to the dissemination of factual information about the contributions, past and present, of Poles and Polish Americans to all cultural, scientific and political fields of society in the world as well as the heroic roles of Poles in struggles for freedom and democracy.</div> <div>      Anna-Mae Maglaty, Pres. Polish Cultural Club of Greater Hartford, recited some of the very exciting events that will take place during our convention this year.  As the Club's Co-Chair for the Convention, she pronounced that the Spirit of the Convention would be a joyous one, like attending a Polish wedding!  She urged "give yourself a treat - join your friends in a week of celebration and accomplishment on the cultural level." </div> <bR> <div> Jaroslaw Golembiowski of our ACPC Music Committee reported that the Chicago Chopin Society of which he is president and founder is preparing a celebration to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of Frederic Chopin's birth in 2010.  A series of special events begins with a lecture and concert in June 2009 by renowned pianist Nina Drath.  In April 2010 the winner of the 2008 Natl. Chopin Piano Competition in Poland will present a recital, followed in May 2010 by a concert performance by the winner of the Chopin Foundation of the U.S.  The Society is also planning as the main event of the program series a Composer Competition "In Memory of Chopin" during the first year of the bicentennial year of his birth.  Following his report, the board members discussed and approved a motion that the ACPC will offer a $5,000 prize to the Chopin Foundation of the U.S. (Lady Blanka Rosenstiel, Founder/President) piano competition in 2010.</div> <div>      On Saturday afternoon Board members enjoyed a guided tour of the Polish Center of Wisconsin that was led by Mrs. Susan Mikos, Art Director of the Center.  What a pleasant surprise!  The very elegant Center is styled after a Polish manor house.  Enormous windows throughout the two-story building afford spectacular views of the picturesque acreage surrounding the edifice.  On the entry side of the building, guests look out upon the blue waters of a spring-fed lake that lies below.  We learned that in 1996, representatives of more than 15 Polish organizations laid the groundwork for the new building and raised more than two million dollars to start construction.   </div> <div> Today, the Polish Center of Wisconsin celebrates Poland's proud heritage, providing meeting sites for Polish community groups and serves as a cultural center where people learn about Polish history, language, literature, traditions and contemporary affairs.  It also offers a popular venue to all community groups for weddings and social occasions.  The imposing structure surely stands out as one of the most beautiful and outstanding Polish centers in the country.  We were treated to a warm welcome with an elegant wine & cheese buffet and other tasty tidbits.  We will always remember the beautiful art gallery, library, Veteran's Room and spacious, high-ceiling reception areas.  </div> <bR> <div>      In welcoming the guests at the closing gala banquet Saturday evening, Dr. Wnuk displayed a copy of the world famous Leonardo da Vinci painting "Lady with an Ermine" which he brought from Poland just a few days earlier.  The copy of the portrait is on loan to the American Assoc. for Advancement of Polish Culture from the Czartoryski Museum in Krakow.  The banquet guests and ACPC members deeply appreciated Dr. Wnuk's special efforts to intimately acquaint the audience with this priceless painting. </div> <div> A highlight during the closing gala banquet Saturday evening was a dynamic presentation about recent developments in Polish American relationships by Dr. Donald Pienkos, Prof. of Political Science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where he chairs its Polish Studies Committee and is Coordinator of its Intl. Studies Major. Dr. Pienkos is the author of books on the Polish National Alliance, the Polish Falcons of America, the Polish American Congress, and the Polish Womens Alliance (co-authored with his wife, Prof. Angela Pienkos).  Dr. Pienkos has served in leadership positions with leading national Polonia organizations and is currently a director with the Polish Institute of Arts & Sciences, and the Polish American Congress.  His work has been recognized by distinguished awards from the Polish American Historical Association, Polish American Congress, and the American Council for Polish Culture.</div> <div>      Among the honored guests at the banquet were the Chicago Consul General Zygmunt Matynia of the Republic of Poland and his wife.  Honoring us with their presence also were Ms. Jolanta Zablocka, Director of the Center for Academic Excellence in the Chicago Public Schools, and Deputy Joanna Zakrzewska.  We were also privileged to enjoy the company of Ms. Bozena Gawor, a Director with our host organization, the American Association for the Advancement of Polish Culture.  Ms. Gawor is a published poet - one of her poems "Passage of Time" won a national award in 2007.  A CD was produced with musical background for the reading of her poetry by a British actor.</div> <bR> <div>      Among the evening's highlights were the energetic and very talented "Syrena" Polish folk dancers whose Founder and Artistic Director is Ms. Ada Dziewanowska.  They executed the vibrant dance steps with great precision and artistic perfection.  Our Council members were highly pleased and entertained by this beautifully costumed group, rated among the best in the country.  Another group, the "HOLNI" - "Polish Highlanders - Dancers and Singers" of Holy Cross Parish in Joliet, Ill came by bus from Chicago for this performance.  They danced with enthusiasm and great energy.  The gracious youths in lovely folk costumes delighted the audience with their dancing talents and the obvious joy that they took in performing for the public.     </div> <div> Mr. Mirecki, the officers and board members extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Wnuk, all of the participating members of the American Association for the Advancement of Polish Culture, and the many other people who helped make this a delightful event.  Their genial hospitality, the warm reception, gala banquet program and the grand tour of the Polish American Center of Wisconsin contributed richly to making this an outstanding ACPC Spring Board Meeting.     </div> <div>      We cordially invite readers of this publication to join us during our Council's 61st Annual Convention in Hartford, CT, Aug. 4- 8, 2009, which is being hosted by the Polish Cultural Club of Greater Hartford.  Delightful programs are planned for your interest and enjoyment, but most especially, to reinforce your pride in Polish culture.  Check our website for details: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="http://www.polishcultureacpc.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.polishcultureacpc.org"><U>www.polishcultureacpc.org</U></A></FONT>.</div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> _________________________________________________________________</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="8" CELLSPACING="8" WIDTH="941" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#FFFFFF" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 610 ><NOBR><div>   <A NAME="01"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#text" TITLE="ACPC MEETS IN MILWAUKEE June 2009"><IMG SRC="07fb4260.jpg" border=0 width="436" height="550" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> <div> (L/R) Dr. Donald Pienkos, Barbara Lemecha, Henrietta Nowakowski</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="420"><div>  <A NAME="02"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#text" TITLE="ACPC MEETS IN MILWAUKEE June 2009"><IMG SRC="07e8f260.jpg" border=0 width="399" height="550" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></A></div> <div> Michael Wnuk, Exec. 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