PNA SOUTH SIDE SENIOR
MOM AND DAD LUNCHEON

Chicago, Illinois - The Polish National Alliance South Side Senior Group celebrated Mothers Day and Fathers Day on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. The Mayfield Banquet Hall along with the PNA hosted the 150 guests attending. As the seniors checked in, they were given a gift.

PNA Vice President Paul Odrobina was emcee. He then introduced President Frank Spula,  Vice President Teresa N. Abick, National Treasurer Marian Grabowski, Directors Arthur Trybek, Christine Domalewski and Cecilia Tomaszkiewicz, Commissioner of District 12 Roman Bucon (with his wife Anna) and Barbara Wesolowski, and former Directors Florence and Staney Stawiarski, former Commissioners Anna Kokoszka, Chester Krupa and Joseph Calka (District 12), and his staff Joan Oskorep and Robert Jadach, volunteers who assist during the year included Helen Orawiec (former Director who could not attend), Christine Domalewski, Barbara Wesolowski, Stella Jozwik, Arthur Trybek, Roman and Anna Bucon, Irene Spiewak, Florence Jadach, Eleanore Jasiorkowski and Loretta Waltee.

After lunch, a Mom of the Year was selected by Vice President Odrobina. Florence Haduch was chosen. She received beautiful Roses in vase. Mrs. Abick selected the Father of the Year, who was Albert Letza. He received a bottle of spirits.

This is the last meeting for the summer. The next time the South Side Seniors will meet will be in September. Vice President Odrobina thanked the Seniors for their attendance and support throughout the year and also thanked his staff and volunteers who help out with the meetings during the year as well. The remainder of the afternoon, the seniors enjoyed dancing to the "Joe Pat" Orchestra, who also provided music before dinner as well.

Story and Photos by:
Robert M. Jadach and
Janice Odrobina

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