PNA SENIORS ENJOY THE
MOM AND DAD LUNCHEON

Chicago, Illinois - The PNA Seniors Mom and Dad Luncheon was enjoyed by over 180 guests, PNA Officers and members of the Polish National Alliance on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at the Mayfield Banquet Hall in Chicago, Illinois.

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

After lunch Vice President Paul Odrobina  introduced the PNA National Officers, current and former Directors and Commissioners, and thanked the many volunteers that help out at the regular seniors meetings.

This year, Frances Martincic was chosen as our honored "Mother". She received a beautiful crystal vase with roses, and Roman Bucon was selected as the honored "Father" receiving a bottle of special refreshment. President Frank Spula also spoke to the attendees.

Dignitaries who were introduced by Vice President Paul Odrobina at the luncheon included: PNA President Frank Spula; National Secretary Charles A. Komosa; Treasurer Marian Grabowski; Directors Arthur Trybek, Christine Domalewski and Cecilia Tomaszkiewicz; PNA Commissioners  Roman Bucon (Distict 12), Former Directors Helen Orawiec, Florence and Stanley Stawiarski; Former Commissioners Anna Kokoszka Chester Krupa, and Joseph Calka (District 12); and the volunteers including, Joan Oskorep, Robert Jadach, Krystyna Bialasiewicz, Stella Jozwik, Helen Orawiec, Christine Domalewski, Josephine Witek, Florence Jadach, Irene Spiewak, John and Cheryl Furmaniak, Loretta Waltee and Eleanor Jasiokowski; special recognition went to Janice Odrobina, Anna Bucon, Judy Trybek.

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

Story and Photos by: Robert M. Jadach

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