| Activity or Program | For information, please contact: |
Youth Leadership Conferences
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Created and sponsors the Polish American Youth Leadership Conferences in Washington, DC. |
Irena Mirecka tel: (703) 241-1149 e-mail: irena@mirecki.us |
ACPC Scholarship for Summer Study ( more details )Grants and scholarships to youths for summer study in Poland. |
Camille Kopielski tel: (847) 394-2520
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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. |
Mrs. Jo Louise Winters Publicity Chairperson 51 Camile Road Webster, MA 01570-3148 tel: (508) 949-0160 e-mail: mvwinters@charter.net |
Marcella Kochanska Sembrich Concert
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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. |
Alicia Dutka, ACPC Music Chair 1991 Selkirk Court Inverness, IL 60010 tel: (847) 382-6339 e-mail: aldutka@comcast.net |
Annual Convention
Organizes an annual convention, which includes seminars, lectures, exhibits, concerts and business meetings and culminates with an Awards Banquet & Ball. | Go to: 64th Annual Convention July 18-22, 2012 in Williamsburg, VA General Information |
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. |
Mary Heslin tel: (860) 523-4778 e-mail: mmheslin@aol.com |
Literary Competition
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Offers prize money to Affiliate and Supporting organizations toward Literary Competitions for high school and university students. |
Carolyn L. Meleski 10020 Reese Rd. Clarkston MI 48348-1856 tel: (248) 625-1047 e-mail: clmele@comcast.net |
Grants for Affiliate Projects
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Offers support for projects initiated by Affiliate organizations. |
Marcia Lewandowski 5128 Casmere Street Detroit, MI 48212-2872 e-mail: marciasdanceinstuff@att.net |
Polish American Achievements
Recognizes notable achievements of Polish Americans by sending them congratulatory letters. |
Mrs. Jo Louise Winters Publicity Chairperson 51 Camile Road Webster, MA 01570-3148 tel: (508) 949-0160 e-mail: mvwinters@charter.net |
Adam Styka Art Competition
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Funds the First Prize Award at the annual Adam Styka Art competition at the Doylestown Shrine in Pennsylvania. |
Marie Hejnosz 645 Renz Street Philadelphia, PA 19128-1420 tel: (215) 487-0221 |
Polish Poster Exhibit
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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. |
Peter J. Obst e-mail: peterpjo@verizon.net |
National Conference for the Social Studies (NCSS)
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An annual event which has the participation of the ACPC. A booth is establishd every year with information and materials about Poland, Polish history and culture and these are distributed to the social sciences teachers from across the US who take part in this conference. |
Cecilia Glembocki e-mail: virginiaegg@cox.net |
Cooperation with the Pulaski Museum in Warka, Poland
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The 2007 International Pulaski Conference was attended by several ACPC board members and a relationship started with this premier institution that links Poles and Americans through the person of Casimir Pulaski. |
S. Paul Bosse e-mail: polishpower1934@aol.com |