Listing of National Level Activities

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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