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PNA DISTRICT
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DEBUTANTE AND SQUIRES BALL
Orange County, California - On Saturday,
March 5, 2011, Polish National Alliance (PNA) District XVI held
its Debutantes and Squires Ball at the Pope John Paul II Polish
Center in Yorba Linda, California. There were a total of 30
young men and women from PNA Lodges 700, 3118, 3193, and 3259
participating in this event.
The hosts of the event were PNA District XVI
Commissioners Ania Karwan and Greg Chilecki who welcomed and
introduced guests. PNA Commissioner Ania Karwan opened the
ceremonies recalling the words of previous PNA President Edward
Moskal, telling the Debutantes and Squires that they were
"wanted, needed, and appreciated" members. She encouraged them
to continue to be involved in their PNA lodge's activities, to
pursue their hobbies and interests and to share them with the
PNA community. PNA Commissioner Greg Chilecki next spoke
welcoming everyone to this evening in honor of our young people
and how proud we all are of how many were participating and
representing the PNA. The National Anthems was led by Debutante
Asia Lojewska, followed by an Invocation by Rev. Henry Noga,
Director of the Pope John Paul II Polish Center.
Honored guest Marian Grabowski, the PNA's
National Treasurer, read greetings from Frank J. Spula,
President of the Polish National Alliance of the United States
of North America. President Spula's greetings congratulated PNA
Commissioners Chilecki and Karwan and the event's committee for
arranging this PNA Debuatantes and Squires Ball, and address
participants stating "you are the Ambassadors of our community,
we are delighted to have such members as you being part of the
fraternal family... I hope this evening will be one that will
last a lifetime and may it be a beginning of mastering your
destiny." PNA Director of Region "K" Anthony Nowak-Przygodzki
also greeted and congratulated the young people participating in
the event. Entertainment was then provided by Polanie Polish
Folk Dancers who performed Polonez-Mazur, a Beskid-śląski
suite, and a lively American Rock 'n' Roll dance.
The high point of the evening was the
presentation of each of the Debutantes and Squires by PNA
Commissioners Ania Karwan and Greg Chilecki.
The Debutantes and Squires were: Emilia
Borkowski, Karolina Dudek, Joanna Hrabia, Alesander Jelowicki,
Aneta Jelowicki, Jonathan Olejarczyk, Pamela Pyrzynski, Simona
Romuzga, Stasia Widerynska, Katherine Zdarzyl, Katherine Coats,
Christina Kogat, Leanna Schafferm Brian Tracy, Lisa Tracy,
Aleksandra Antoszewski, Claudia Paulina Bogucki, Anna Bubienko,
Dominik Dobrowolski, Daniel Domagala, Christopher Grzelecki,
Arkadiusz Halaj, Marek Halaj, Evan Inglis, Stephanie Ann Iwan,
Joanna Klaudia Lojewska, Anna Mierzwa, Daniel Mika, Ewelina
Musial, Peter Swiatkowski, Kacpar Turek and Klaudia Zadlo.
Each Debutante and Squire were elegantly
dressed, ladies wore white gowns, and the gentlemen wore tuxedos
or formal black suits. The Debutantes and Squires entered into
the room with their parents as their names were announced,
including the announcement of the name of the parent(s), city,
and PNA lodge and council. Upon arriving in the center of the
ballroom, a red rose was presented to each Debutante by Alex F.
Iwan, and a white rose was presented to each Squire by
Aleksandra Kmak.
Marian Grabowski, the PNA's National
Treasurer addressed the Debutantes and Squires : "We are so
proud of you all; young women and young men being presented by
their fathers, mothers and other relatives to show their
appreciation for keeping Polish traditions alive and strong. As
Treasurer of the Polish National Alliance, it is my pleasure to
extend warmest greetings to everyone attending the PNA District
XVI Debutantes and Squires Ball. Last but not least I would like
to express my sincere thanks to the Debutantes and Squires for
their participation in todays event, we thank you for all your
good work, congratulate you and celebrate with you." With all
the Debutantes and Squires gathered together in the center of
the ballroom, Mr. Grabowski gave each Debutante and Squire a
check from the Polish National Alliance. Commissioners Ania
Karwan and Greg Chilecki presented to each Debutante and Squire
a gift from the Consul General of the Republic of Poland, a book
with CD entitiled Celebrating Chopin & Paderewski by
author Marek Zebrowski. Mr. Grabowski then did the honors
of selecting by drawing the Debutante and Squire Representatives
for PNA District XVI who will attend the PNA's Quadrennial
Convention on August 17-21 in Minneapolis, Minnesota: Joanna
Klaudia "Asia" Lojewska and Daniel Domagala, both from PNA "Piast"
Lodge 3259.
A keepsake Program Book was designed and
organized by Alicja Chilecki. Teresa Turek prepared the
delicious entrees for the event. The evening's classic dinner
music was provided by Emil Struhar and later in the evening
dancing music was provided by DJ Lukasz Globisz. The Debutantes
and Squires had an enjoyable evening, and wonderful memories to
share with their friends and family.
Submitted by:
Ania Karwan
Commissioner District XVI PNA
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