Listing of National Level Activities


Youth Leadership Conferences ( more detail)
Created and sponsors the Polish American Youth Leadership Conferences in Washington, DC. For information, please contact:
Dr. Maria Chrypinski, 22245 Beech Daly Rd., Flat Rock, MI 48134-9550; tele. (734) 782-4917
Summer Study Scholarships ( more detail)
Grants scholarships to youths for summer study in Poland. For information, please contact:
Mrs. Rose Kruszewski, 7500 SW 128th St., Miami FL 33156; tele. (305) 238-4511

Lectures
Schedules national lecture tours on Polish topics by noted authors and scholars. Promotes the publication and distribution of educational materials by and about Poles, Polish-Americans and their culture. For information, please contact:
Mrs. Anna Chrypinski, 22245 Beech Daly Rd., Flat Rock, MI 48134-9550; tel: (734) 782-4917
Mrs. Jo Louise Winters - Publicity Chairperson, 11 Longley Road #8, Shirley, MA 01464
(978) 425-6265

Marcella Kochanska Sembrich Concert ( more detail)
Sponsors an annual Marcella Kochanska Sembrich concert and presents an award to a promising young American singer in memory of the Polish-born Metropolitan Opera star.

Annual Convention
Organizes an annual convention, which includes seminars, lectures, exhibits, concerts and business meetings and culminates with an Awards Banquet & Ball.
July 2007 Convention in Dearborn, MI - details to follow

Distinguished Service Award
A Distinguished Service Award is presented annually to a prominent American or Polish American who has made an outstanding contribution toward the better understanding and greater appreciation of Polish artistic, cultural, humanitarian, professional, scientific, social or public service achievement.

Cultural Achievement Award
A Cultural Achievement Award is presented annually to a prominent American or Polish American for an outstanding record of achievement in the field of artistic and/or cultural endeavors. For information, please contact:
Mary Heslin tel: (860) 523-4778.

Literary Competition

Offers prize money to Affiliate and Supporting organizations toward Literary Competitions for high school and university students. For information, please contact:
Dr. Estelle Wachtel-Torres, 1512 Thurber St., Herndon VA 20170; e-mail: ESTIL@erols.com; tel: (703) 437-9212.

Letters of Recognition
Recognizes notable achievements by Polish Americans by sending them congratulatory letters. For information, please contact:
Ms. Mary ann Mlynarski, 949 Mansell Drive, Youngstown OH 44505-2240; tel: (330) 759-1521.

Traveling Trunk Exhibit
A "Traveling Trunk" containing items relating to Polish history and customs is available to Affiliates and Supporting organizations for use by schools as a resource. For information, please contact:
Ms. Ursula Brodowicz, 11 Brinley Way, Newington, CT 06111

Adam Styka Art Competition ( more detail)
Funds the First Prize Award at the annual Adam Styka Art competition at the Doylestown Shrine in Pennsylvania. For information, please contact:
Mrs. Debbie Majka, 812 Lombard St., #12, Philadelphia PA 19147;
e-mail: Deborah_M_Majka@rohmhaas.com; tel: (215) 627-1391.

Polish Poster Exhibit ( more detail)
The poster project originated with an idea to have Polish posters exhibited at the 1996 ACPC Convention. Fifteen posters were selected, these proved to be popular at the convention and a number of affiliates inquired about exhibiting them in their areas.
Contact: Peter Obst