Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia

Officers
Teresa N. Wojcik - President
Stephen Medvec, Ph. D - Vice President
Debbie Majka - Treasurer
Diana Blichasz - Recording Secretary
Jean Joka - Corresponding Secretary
Cynthia Brach - Newsletter Editor
JoAnn Chernis - Membership Secretary

Directors
Eleanor W. Lerke
Marie Hejnosz
Peter J. Obst
Felicia Malinowski
Irene Musman
Walter Wojcik

PHS's New Officers

To apply for membership contact JoAnn Chernis

Membership Categories: Student $10 -- Individual $20 -- Family $30

Send to:
JoAnn Chernis
459 Flamingo Street
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Phone: 215-483-7652
e-mail: joacher@aol.com

To view a letter from the Polish Heritage Society's President, CLICK HERE!

To Learn more about the history of the organization, CLICK HERE!

Jamestown 400 Celebration November 22, 2008

On November 22, 2008, the Polish Heritage Society hosted a Jamestown 400 Celebration. From start to finish, the event was filled with interesting and enjoyable elements. First, two musicians dressed in colonial attire greeted guests with fife and drum music. The sight and sounds of the colonial musicians reminded all that we were commemorating a centuries-old event, the 400th Anniversary of the arrival of the first Polish settlers at the Jamestown Colony! Ceremonially, the Officers and Board of the PHS marched into the reception hall along with the music of the fife and drum. After greeting everyone and making opening remarks, President Teresa N. Wojcik invited Mr. Wojciech Lukasiewicz from the Polish Consulate in New York to offer brief comments. Mr. Lukasiewicz spoke of the importance of hosting events such as this to commemorate the contributions of Poles to the American landscape. He offered congratulations to the Polish Heritage Society for its fine work in promoting a positive image of Poland to American society. The evening then proceeded with a delicious meal and dancing to the music of the Denny O Orchestra.
After dinner, Debbie Majka shared information about the commemoration ceremonies held in Jamestown, Virginia by the Polish-American community. Following the talk, Dr. Teresa G. Wojcik presented a slideshow of images from the Jamestown colony as well as a Jamestown exhibit on display at the Pulaski Museum in Warka, Poland. Guests certainly enjoyed this informative and educational portion of our Jamestown 400 Celebration – a truly excellent history lesson!
Throughout the evening, guests had the opportunity to make bids on a wide array of silent auction items, which included jewelry, Polish literature, ceramics, glass figurines, serving trays, Lennox dishes, and Christmas decorations. Silent Auction Coordinator Marie Hejnosz declared the results at the end of the evening as everyone excitedly waited to hear if their bid had been the highest! Sincere thanks are extended to all those who attended the celebration, and donated items for our Silent Auction or the Memory Book.

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Current Events of the Polonia Calendar
Scholarship Opportunities for 2009

Polish Heritage Society Annual Scholarship
http://www.polishcultureacpc.org/schol/PhilaSchol.html

Pulaski Scholarship (ACPC)
http://www.polishcultureacpc.org/schol/PulaskiSch.html

Skalny Scholarship (ACPC)
http://www.polishcultureacpc.org/schol/SkalnySchol.html

Scholarship for Summer Study in Poland (ACPC)
http://www.polishcultureacpc.org/schol/ACPCSchol.html

Marcella Kochanska Vocal Competition
http://www.polishcultureacpc.org/sembrich/sembrich09.html

Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarships (tuition, summer study, etc)
http://www.thekf.org/EDScholarships.html

Freddy K Scholarship
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-97140044.html

Other Polish Scholarships:
http://www.nextstudent.com/directory-of-scholarships/ethnic/0025/ethnic-Polish-scholarships.aspx

Other Polish Scholarships:
http://www2.uic.edu/stud_orgs/cultures/pasa/stypendia.html

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The Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia
warmly invites you to their
Annual CHOPIN Concert!

Friday evening, April 17, 2009
7 pm
Settlement Music School
4th and Queen Streets in Philadelphia

Featuring
JULIA KOCIUBAN
(pronounced Ko-chew-bahn)

Winner of the 2008 National Frederic Chopin Competition in Warsaw

Come enjoy the timeless compositions of Poland's finest Romantic composer!

Tickets:
$25 adults
$15 students

For more information and ticket reservations, please contact:
Teresa N. Wojcik at 215 - 752 - 9270
or
Debbie Majka at 215 - 914 - 2294

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Founders of the Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia

Mr. and Mrs. Mieczyslaw Chwalinski
Mrs. Wanda Kulpinska Dezwol
Mr. Edward Pinkowski
Mr. Walter J. Wadas

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Wnukowski
Mr. and Mrs. John Wojciechowicz
Mr. Joseph L. Zazyczny

Go to: Main Menu American Council for Polish Culture (ACPC) Website

Web Design by: Julia Marie Wojcik Updated: April 13, 2009