PNA COUNCIL 41 CELEBRATES 95TH ANNIVERSARY

Chicago, Illinois - On Friday, April 3, 2009, Council 41 PNA celebrated its 95th Anniversary with a gathering for dinner at the PNA Ccafeteria. Council President Agnes Kaminski welcomed all present and gave a brief history of the council. Next on the agenda was the dinner with a toast given by PNA Vice President Paul C. Odrobina. About 50 delegates and guests partook in this joyous event. Guests in attendance included, PNA Vice Presidents Teresa N. Abick and Paul C. Odrobina with his wife Janice; PNA Director Anna Wierzbicki; Commissioners of District 13 Irene Hercik and Zenon Olejniczak; Former Director Aloysius Mazewski; Former Commissioner Stanley Bogobowicz and representatives from Councils 75, 91 and 120.

Swearing in of the Officers for the 2009 year was administered by Vice President Odrobina. The Officers are: Agnes O. Kaminski, President; Mieczyslaw Matusiak, Vice President; Margaret Szuba, Vice President, Anna Wierzbicki, Treasurer, Matt F. Matusiak, Recording Secretary; and Lottie Budzinski, Sergeant at Arms.

Presentation of Awards was presented by Vice President Teresa Abick. These included:

Distinguished Service Awards: Irene Szczech and Mieczyslaw Matusiak

Legion of Honor Medal: Joseph T. Szczech and Aloysius A. Mazewski Jr.

Each person had a few words to say to all and thanked everyone for this honor and award. Some spoke of their memories and years of service to the Council and to PNA.

Vice Presidents Teresa Abick and Paul Odrobina thanked the Council for their years of service and dedication to the PNA and wished it many more successful years in the future.

Story by: Anna Wierzbicki
Photos by: Margaret Szuba

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