VICE PRESIDENT TERESA ABICK HONORED
BY LODGE 53

Detroit, Michigan - On Saturday, November 28, 2009, Lodge 53 in Detroit, Michigan honored PNA Vice President Teresa Abick, The event was a tribute to Teresa for her dedication to Polish heritage and for promoting Polish culture. She has put her heart and soul into keeping PNA alive and thriving, mainly through her efforts in working with the youth, and the Pope John Paul Center. Her long career in politics has taught her well, and many projects in the PNA have been extremely successful.

Ron Martin, President of Lodge 53 welcomed the guests and introduced the Vice President. Christopher Martin was the Master of Ceremonies. The Polanie Song and Dance Ensemble of Lodge 2525 performed the Polonaise. The Krakowiaki was performed by the PNA Centennial Dancers of Lodge 53. Remarks were given by President Frank Spula.

Dignitaries attending included President Frank Spula, PNA Vice Presidents Paul C. Odrobina and David Milcinovic, Secretary Charles Komosa, Treasurer Marian Grabowski, Directors Barbara Martin, Anna Wierzbicki, Allan Szuflada, and Bernadette Zubel, Commissioners Gloria Platek and Edward Nizienski of District 10, Frances Lisowski and Mark Relovsky of District 17 and Teresa's Administrative Assistant Mary Srodon.

Commissioner Gloria Platek and Director Barbara Martin presented a gift to Vice President Abick on behalf of the Lodge. In her remarks, Teresa was moved and thanked everyone for this fine tribute.

Afterward the guests enjoyed dancing and music provided by "The Coachmen"

Photos by:
Janice Odrobina

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