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WELFARE AND
WOMEN'S DIVISIONS
SPONSORS PACZKI FEST
Chicago, Illinois - On Sunday, February 7,
2010, the PNA Welfare Association along with the Women's
Division of Districts 12 & 13, held a Paczki Fest at the PNA
Home Office. Vice President Teresa Abick welcomed all the guests
in attendance. She invited them for some cheese and crackers at
the beginning of the fest along with some beverages to clean the
palate. Guests in attendance included President Frank Spula, who
spoke a few words on the status/condition of PNA before having
to leave and attend another event; Vice President Paul C.
Odrobina and his wife Janice; Secretary Charles Komosa; PNA
Directors Cecilia Tomaszkiewicz, Christine Domalewski and Anna
Wierzbicki; Commissioners of District 12 Roman Bucon and Barbara
Wesolowski, Commissioners of District 13 Zenon Olejniczak and
Irene Hercik, Commissioner of District 15 Mary Wozniak; From the
Polish Women's Alliance, President Virgina Sikora with husband
Ray, Vice President Sharon Zago, and Treasurer Antoinette Trela
Vander Noot; from the Polish Roman Catholic Union, President
Wallace Ozog with his wife Joanne.
Music was provided by the Windy City
Harmonica Club, who entertained everyone with the different
sizes of instruments.
On each table was a platter of paczki, and in
2 of them were walnuts. Whoever recieved the nuts, were the
official king and queen of the Paczki Fest. The lucky pair was
Janina Klys and Walter Cygan. With the assistance of
Commissioners Irene Hercik and Barbara Wesolowski, the pair was
crowned and presented a plate of paczki. The lead the parade of
guests to the next hall where there was singing and dancing.
A raffle was held in order to gather funds
for Christmas Baskets to help the needy PNA members. Ladies of
Council 120 were selling raffle tickets, where people were
hoping to be one of the lucky recipients of a prize. The raffle
prizes were all donated. From the way tickets were sold, it
looked like people were willing to buy tickets in order to win a
prize.
The food was enjoyed by all. Commissioner
Barbara Wesolowski said a prayer prior to eating. Every one had
a nice time. It was a festive atmosphere; even the sun
participated and shined to bring joy to the occasion.
Many thanks and gratitude go out to Mrs.
Teresa Abick and her secretary Mary Srodon with the assistance
of lady Commissioners Barbara Wesolowski and Irene Hercik for
putting this festive occasion together.
Submitted by:
Anna Wierzbicki
National Director PNA
Photos by:
Mary Srodon
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