PNA SENIORS ENJOY THE
MOM AND DAD LUNCHEON

Chicago, Illinois - The PNA Seniors Mom and Dad Luncheon was enjoyed by over 175 guests, PNA Officers and members of the Polish National Alliance on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 at the Mayfield Banquet Hall in Chicago, Illinois.

PNA Director and Seniors Moderator Arthur Trybek opened the program welcoming those attending. Director Marian Grabowski delivered a toast thanking the seniors for their support to the group. Vice President Teresa Abick gave the Invocation before dinner. The delicious lunch was served while guests were being entertained by the Joe Pat Orchestra.

Vice President Paul Odrobina was introduced after lunch to emcee the program. He introduced the PNA National Officers, current and former Directors and Commissioners, and thanked the many volunteers that help out at the regular seniors meetings.

Mr. Odrobina called upon fellow officers, Z. John Ordon and Casimir Musielak to select the "Mother of the Year" and "Father of the Year". This year, Terry Pietraszewski was chosen as our honored "Mother". She received a beautiful crystal vase with roses, and Joseph Calka was selected as the honored "Father" receiving a bottle of special refreshment. President Frank Spula also spoke to the attendees. Vice President Odrobina presented Richard Piasecki a fine bottle of wine as a special gift as a recognition for his 20 years of service assisting at the seniors meetings.

Dignitaries who were introduced by Vice President Paul Odrobina at the luncheon included: PNA President Frank Spula; Vice President Teresa Abick; National Secretary Z. John Ordon; Treasurer Casimir Musielak; Directors Marian Grabowski, Arthur Trybek and Loretta Chabalowski; PNA Commissioners Chester Krupa (Distict 12) and Stanley Bogobowicz (District 13); Former Directors Helen Orawiec, Florence and Stanley Stawiarski; Former Commissioners Anna Kokoszka and Joseph Calka (District 12); and the volunteers including, Joan Oskorep, Robert Jadach, Stella Jozwik, Helen Orawiec, Steve Piwowarczyk, Josephine Witek, Florence Jadach, Irene Spiewak, Loretta Waltee and Eleanor Jasiokowski.

The remainder of the afternoon, the seniors socialized and danced.

Story and Photos by: Robert M. Jadach

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