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SOKÓŁ POLSKI
POLISH FALCON
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE POLISH FALCONS OF AMERICA SINCE 1896
MAY 2010, NO. 5 WWW.POLISHFALCONS.ORG
In This Issue....
Falcon Action Alert
....... Page 2
National Golf Tournament
....... Page 3
Starzynski Scholars
....... Page 7
May Third Constitution
....... Page 17
News from Poland
...... Page 24
PFA Book Service
...... Page 28
The Third of May
Constitution
The Falcons Mourn Polandʼs Loss....... Pages 18 & 19

MEMBER NEWS
A Message From
The President & CEO
Timothy L. Kuzma, President & CEO
On behalf of all the members of the Polish Falcons of America I
wish to extend my deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the people
of Poland and the families of the victims of the horrible airplane
crash that claimed the life of Polish President Lech Kaczynski, his
wife Maria, and 94 others, including many Polish government
officials and military leaders.
How ironic and tragic that the Polish delegation was killed on
their way to commemorate another tragic event in Polish history—
the Katyn Massacre. It was there in the deep forest of Katyn that
more than 20,000 Polish officers were executed by Soviet Army
under the direct orders of Josef Stalin in 1940. This massacre not
only took the lives of brave Polish officers, but these men were
also the flower of Polish society culture. Many were doctors,
lawyers, teachers and academics. Only recently, has the Russian
government opened the secret files and revealed to the world
their actions at Katyn. The commemoration was to mark the 70th
Anniversary of this traumatic event in Polish history.
If there is anything in the least bit positive that can be taken
from the tragedy is the fact more people than ever now know
about the Katyn Forest Massacre. This event is an important
moment in Polish history, but little was known about it beyond
Poland and the Polish-American community. In every article and
story on television, radio and the Internet about the plane crash
mention was made of the Katyn Massacre and the reason the
FALCON ACTION ALERT:
From time to time, the Polish Falcons of America will provide an
“Action Alert” to our Members, concerning issues of importance on
Polish-American and fraternal matters. In doing so, we ask our
Members to take quick action. It is important that our voice be
heard, among legislators, public figures and the media. We are
also compiling a blast email list so that we can contact interested
Members as soon as an issue needs immediate response. If you
would like to be placed on that list, please email the Office of Communications
at communcations@polishfalcons.org.
Your urgent response is needed:
In the April 4, 2010 issue of Parade Magazine, an article appeared
by Ralph Blumenthal entitled “The Last Nazi Hunter.”
(Available on-line at http://www.parade.com/news/2010/04/04-thelast-nazi-hunter.html
) In the article, the author repeatedly mentions
“Poland’s Majdanek death camp” and “Polish” concentration camps.
These statements are false and misleading. For several years, the
Polish community has repeatedly stressed that the media provide
correct information in such publications.
It is common knowledge that the concentration camps that were
installed on Polish soil during World War II were not built by the
Poles, but the German occupiers. However, many publications refuse
to use terms such as “Nazi German” or “Nazi concentration
Polish delegation was traveling to Russia. Now the world knows
what happened in the Katyn Forest in 1940 and who was
responsible.
In response to the plane crash, Polish Falcons National
Headquarters immediately began planning a memorial service in
the Pittsburgh area. A statement was issued and sent to all media
in the area. Under the direction of Dave Motak, PFA Communications
Director, a Mass was planned for April 18 at Immaculate
Heart of Mary Church, in the Polish Hill section of Pittsburgh. Rev.
Joseph Swierczynski, Pastor the Church, was a great help in
organizing the Mass. His parishioners did a great job of organizing
a reception after the Mass. Our thanks to Father Swierczynski
for opening his doors and being such a great help on a short
notice. Our PFA National Chaplain, Rev. Joseph Sredzinski, was
a concelebrant of the Mass. First Vice President Patricia Del
Busse and I had the honor of carrying the Polish and American
flags in the Mass procession. Nearly 700 people attended the
Mass, many of them Falcon members. A full story and photos can
be found on Pages 18 and 19 of this issue. I want to thank our
staff and everyone who contributed to making this Memorial Mass
a memorable occasion for the Polonia of Western Pennsylvania.
camps,” but insinuate that these camps were Polish. Parade Magazine
is one of America’s widest read publications, and is delivered
to over 33 million households nationwide. Such erroneous articles
distort history and do great harm to Poland’s image and the image
of Polish-Americans. Such articles not only indemnify Poles as collaborators
with the Nazi Germans, but also ignore that fact that
many Poles aided Jews during the German occupation.
The fact that Parade is providing derogatory information about
Poland should - and must - be addressed. We are asking our Members
to do the following:
Contact Parade Magazine via email or phone. Request that
they run an article that presents the truth about Poland’s role in
World War II and its opposition to Nazi atrocities.
Please make your voice heard by contacting:
• Mr. Lamar Graham - Executive Editor (212) 450 7183
lamar_graham@parade.com
• Mr. Dakila D. Divina - Managing Editor (212) 450 7173
dakila_divina@parade.com
Or write: Lamar Graham, Executive Editor, Parade Publications,
711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017.
SOKÓŁ POLSKI—POLISH FALCON MAY 2010 PAGE 2
Czolem

MEMBER NEWS
Nest 307, Southington, Connecticut will host the 42nd Annual National
Adult Golf Tournament on August 12 & 13, 2010.
Golfing will take place at Hawk’s Landing Country Club, 201 Pattonwood
Drive, Southington, CT 06489. Contact information is 860-793-6000; their
website address is www.hawkslandingcc.com. The other course being
used is the Southington Country Club, 150 Savage Street, Southington, CT
06489. Contact information is 860-628-7032 with a website www.southingtoncountryclub.com.
Soft spikes and collared golf shirts are required at both
courses.
The tournament entry fee is $190 (if you enter online at www.polishfalcons.org,
the fee is $185.) which includes green fees with a cart two days,
lunch and refreshments at the course both days (alcohol is not included).
This also includes dinner on Thursday and Friday evenings with music and
dancing. The Friday evening dinner will be held at the Clarion Hotel. The
cost of the non-golfer dinner is $45 (includes Thursday and Friday dinners).
Be sure to mention Polish Falcons when booking your rooms at either
the Clarion Hotel, 42 Century Drive, Bristol, CT 06010, 860-589-7766, Clarionhotel.com.
The contact person is Holly and the room rate is $99 plus tax
per night. Shuttle service will be provided from this location. Or Motel 6,
625 Queen Street, Southington, CT 06489, 860-621-7351, Motel6.com.
The contact person is Debbie and the room rate is $51.99 plus tax per
night. Members aged 60 or older will receive a 10% discount at check in at
Motel 6.
If you have any questions, please contact Co-chairperson Jeff Jalowiecki
at 860-628-8461 or Jjalowiecki@cox.net. Or Co-Chairperson Jim
Sokolowski at 860-621-9824 or Jsok60@gmail.com. Hotel Chairperson is
DeidreDePratti, 860-729-3000 or Deidre1322@aol.com.
Please make checks payable to Polish Falcons of America and mail to
Druhna Mary Whalen, 381 Mansfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15220. Please
send completed application or as mentioned previously, register online.
The Nest 307 Golf Tournament Committee continues to work diligently
on this event in an effort to make this years’ tournament the best ever!
Czolem!
National Golf Tournament Bids
The 2011 National Adult Golf Tournament will be hosted by Nest 493
Batavia, York. The 2012 Tournament will be held in Pittsburgh. Therefore,
there will be no bidding on tournaments this year. Next year in Batavia,
Nests may bid for the 2013 Tournament.
Czolem!
Druhna Mary Helene Whalen,
National Golf Commissioner
District Golf Commissioners Meeting
Notice to all District Golf Commissioners: Please be advised that the Golf
Commission will meet for its annual meeting at the National Golf Tournament
in Southington. The meeting will be held at the Nest 307 hall beginning
at 5:00 p.m. Please make arrangements to attend.
Czolem!
Druhna Mary Helene Whalen,
National Golf Commissioner
The 42nd Annual PFA
National Adult Golf Tournament
August 12 - 13, 2010,
Hosted by Nest 307- Southington, Connecticut
Polish Falcons of America
42th Annual National Golf Tournament
August 12 - 13, 2010
Hosted by Nest 307- Southington, Connecticut
ENTRY BLANK
$190 Entry Fee For All Golfers Includes: Green fees and golf carts for both
days; lunch and dinner on the course both days; dinner and refreshments (alcohol
not included). Awards and prizes will be given out Friday evening event at
the Clarion.
Eligibility Requirements: Men and women members of the Polish Falcons of
America (benefit and National dues paying non-insured) in good standing as of
July 1, 2010 are eligible to participate in the Tournament.
Soft spikes and collared shirts are required at both courses.
No outside coolers or alcohol permitted on the courses.
Nest No. _______ City, State _______________________________________
Falcon POLICY No. ____________________________________________
Nest Financial Secretary Signature_______________________________
Name _____________________________________________ Age _________
Address _________________________________________________________
City__________________________ State __________ ZIP ______________
Home/Cell) Phone (___)___________ E-mail_____________________________
Desired name of player for twosome __________________________________
Male __________ Female __________
Shirt Size: S ____ M ____ L ____ XL ____ XX L ____
All Golfers are in Low Gross
Indicate Division of Participation
1. Junior Division 14 to 18 only ____________________________
2. Senior Division (age as of July 14) _______________________
3. Handicap Division (either USGA handicap or Falcon)_________
If the USGA handicap card does not arrive with your entry, you
will automatically be given a Falcon handicap.
EACH DIVISION MUST HAVE EIGHT (8) PARTICIPANTS
OR IT WILL BE CANCELLED
Number of non-golfer’s dinner and refreshment tickets needed at $25 each or
both nights for $45.00.
Thursday _______ Friday _______
ENTRIES CLOSE: JULY 15, 2010
Make checks payable to “Polish Falcons of America”
and mail with entry blank to:
Mary Helen Whalen
National Golf Commissioner
Polish Falcons of America,
381 Mansfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15220-2751
SOKÓŁ POLSKI—POLISH FALCON MAY 2010 PAGE 3

MEMBER NEWS
National Zlot
Information
National Zlot
July 25 to August 1, 2010
Did you know that every U.S. state has a street name in
Washington, DC and all are avenues except for California Street
and Ohio Drive?
Did you also know that the National Zlot 2010 will take place on
Florida Avenue? That sure sounds warm and sunny to me.
After all the
snow we have had, I am looking forward to warm and sunny
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20002-3695
www.gallaudet.edu
The official site of the Polish Falcons of America National
of 2010 is Gallaudet University. GU has everything we
need right there on campus. There are plenty of
Volleyball courts and soccer fields. There is a newly
refurbished track for our track and field events.
There is a 6 lane swimming pool. The best part is that
everything is within walking distance including the
dormitories. GU fits us just right!
Can you guess what famous Washington, DC building
is exactly 3.64 miles away from Gallaudet University?
We are hoping to get a chance to see it and get some
photos of it and some of the other famous sites in the
downtown area too.
So be sure to head on down to your local gym class and
get involved in the Zlot. If your Nest does not have a gym
class, please contact me and I will put you in touch with
someone who can get you started on your way to Washington,
DC.
Czolem!
Druhna Chris
cpuskar@polishfalcons.org
The newly refurbished track at
Gallaudet University.
This will be the site for our Track
and Field Competition.
SOKÓŁ POLSKI—POLISH FALCON MAY 2010 PAGE 4

MEMBER NEWS
From The Desk
Of Chris Puskar
PFA National Physical
Education Director
Youth Bowling Tournament 2010
The 2010 Youth Bowling Tournament is taking place from January 1 through April 30,
2010. As always, you can bowl at anytime during these months. Applications are
available online and can be filled out and returned online. Checks, however, should
be mailed to me at:
Druhna Chris Puskar
C/O Polish Falcons of America
381 Mansfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
All entry forms and checks should be in my hands as soon as possible. Please forward
any pictures of your group bowling to me and we will get some in the Sokol Polski and
on the website. As in past years, the entries will also be forwarded to the Polonia Youth
Bowling Tournament which the PFA has won for the past 4 years. Let’s keep up the
good work.
Presidentʼs Physical Fitness Program for Adult and Youth Members
I don’t know about any of you but I am so ready for Spring to get here!! I have the
perfect way for you to put your Spring fever to good use. Join the President’s Physical
Fitness Program and get active and feel better! Since fitness is about improving your
endurance and strength and flexibility, we have found a way to help you that can include
things such as walking the dog, cleaning the garage, cutting the grass, swimming, walking,
running, bowling and even getting your garden ready for Spring flowers. All of these
activities are a part of the program. We have two groups started. One group is the PFA
Youth and one is the PFA Adult. So please register for your group and start entering
your activities into your account. You can learn how to register by going to the PFA
website. Remember the motto of our organization is “A sound mind in a healthy body!”
Join your other Falcon friends to help make this motto come to life!!
Who is this Celebrity?
Can you recognize
this Falcon
Celebrity?
Find the answer
on page 6.
FALCON MILESTONES
Canon Joseph Elected
PAPA Board Member
Over 100 delegates from across America and from Canada gathered
at the campus of the Orchard Lake Schools in Michigan, the
site of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Seminary for the 21st annual Convention
of the Polish American Priests Association (PAPA) the
week of April 12 to April 16. Founded in 1990 by the Most Reverend
Brishop-Emeritus John Yanta, the membership is well over
2,300 across the United States, especially in areas with a high
concentration of Poles and Polish-Americans. With the election
of Officers and Board Members, our National Chaplain, Rev.
Canon Joseph L. Sredzinski, was elected to serve on the Board
for two years. Canon Joseph serves as Chaplain to the Uniontown,
PA based Polish Heritage Club and as our National Chaplain
since 1981. The 22nd annual PAPA Convention is set for
Doylestown-Philadelphia with the Pauline Fathers as hosts.
Deanʼs List
The Polish Falcons of America would like to extend a congratulations
to Alicia Wnorowski of Nest 293. Alicia attends New York
University - Stern, and recently made the Dean’s List after a busy
Junior year. She studied abroad for two semesters in both London
and Shanghai. She will travel to Peru in May, where she will volunteer
as part of Stern International Volunteers. She is currently a
Co-Mentoring Chair for Stern Undergraduate Women in Business,
and is a Stern scholar. Alicia is on pace to graduate next year.
Congratulations Alicia.
Our Youngest Falcons....
Nest 907 welcomes it’s newest member, Madeline Zaworski.
Madeline joins her cousin, Sophie Zaworski, in being a fifth-generation
Falcon. Their great-great-grandmother, Franciszka
Skowronska, was one of the charter members of Nest 907,
which will be celebrating it’s 75th Anniversary this year.
Sto Lat, Madeline!
Sophia Marleane Rozycki was
born December 30, 2009
weighing an even 8 lbs. and
was 22 1/4 inches long. She is
the daughter of proud parents
Allison (Smiller) Rozycki, Nest
8 Pittsburgh, and Robert Rozycki.
The happy family currently
reside in Springfield, VA just
outside of Washington D.C. Sophia proudly shows her new
Krakowiak floral crown and red bead necklace.
SOKOL DEADLINES
Deadlines for the Sokol Polski are the
FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH.
The next two deadlines are a follows:
May 4 - for the June Issue
June 1- for the July Issue
July 6 - for the August Issue
Submissions should be provided electronically, by
emailing: communications@polishfalcons.org.
Photos should be jpeg images; text should be
Word format or included in the email text.
SOKÓŁ POLSKI—POLISH FALCON MAY 2010 PAGE 5

MEMBER NEWS
From the Desk
Of The National First Vice President
Patricia Del Busse,
First Vice President / Membership Service
It was my privilege as the President of the FSGP to serve as Mistress of
Ceremonies for the Annual Fraternalist of the Year banquet for the Fraternal
Societies of Greater Pittsburgh (FSGP). The event was held at the Sheraton,
Station Square at the end of March. It was a very nice evening honoring
Richard Toth, the National Vice President/Secretary for the William Penn Association.
Several Members of our organization joined in the celebration.
At our monthly FSGP meetings, our speakers are individuals discussing
ethnic traditions. In March, Robert Tierney of the Ireland Institute of Pittsburgh
was kind enough to share Irish traditions; his talk was very entertaining and interesting.
Nest 123, Erie held a Monte Carlo night and I was able to attend and support
the Nest. The Nest did a great job and had quite a few ways to entertain
those of us who attended. Even though I wasn’t feeling the greatest, I was able
to have a good time and even won a couple prizes! It was also nice to see several
of the younger Members helping at the event.
Easter weekend was spent in Connecticut. Nest 36 had our annual Good
Friday cleanup. Several of us spent most of the day cleaning, reorganizing, rearranging
and working; much was accomplished. On Easter Sunday, I shared
in two delicious holiday meals at the homes of Falcon Members. We enjoyed
blessed food, spiritus, pleasant company and a lovely day.
Members of the Legion of Honor Commandery (with the exception of District
XII Representative, Joseph Rybaltowski-hope you’re feeling fine!) came
into Pittsburgh for a meeting. Friday night was spent socializing and discussing
many Falcon issues. Saturday morning, the Members and a few travel companions
came over to the office. After a quick visit, the meeting began. It was a
very productive day with each Member being very engaged and involved. (A
more detailed report will follow.)
Earlier that morning, we heard the horrible news of the plane crash in
Poland. As is reported in this issue, the PFA sponsored a mass the following
Sunday in Memory of those who perished. I had the honor of carrying the American
flag next to President Kuzma carrying the Polish flag as we led the procession
into the church. This was a lovely mass with the choir, symbols, violins and
horns. A very sad occasion but done beautifully. On Tuesday, I joined other Fal-
Bowling photos courtesy of Jersy Huk. Several bowlers performing the rota.
con Members as the City Council of Pittsburgh issued a proclamation in Memory
of the individuals who lost their lives in the plane crash.
The 72nd National Bowling Tournament was held in New Jersey, what a
great time! My bowling leaves much to be desired but I had fun! While there,
much business was taken care of. One of the highlights of the tournament occurred
Saturday evening when quite a few of us performed our National drill,
the Rota. It was wonderful to see so many of the bowlers on the floor. There
was quite a wide age range and several Nests were impressively represented.
Wonder what would happen at other National adult events?
On my way home, I stopped in Harrisburg to attend a Pennsylvania Fraternal
Congress (PFC) meeting and dinner. The ladies at the Verhonay Home of
the William Penn Association served us a home cooked, delicious meal. Fol-
lowing dinner,
a meeting was
held. The
meeting was a
very productive,interesting
meeting
discussing
several issues
that affect all
Fraternals.
Tuesday afternoon,
the
Members of
the PA House
of Representatives
joined
us for lunch. It
was enjoyable
Druh John and Druhna Trish at the Capitol Building in Harrisburg.
to meet and
chat with
many of our lawmakers. Many are impressed with what we do and several
thanked us. National Secretary/Treasurer John Kuzmirek was there for the
luncheon as well. Working with Officers and Members of other societies is very
beneficial to all of us. We are all in this together.
May is going to be another busy month for the PFA. Members of the independent
Gorecki Committee will visit our office in a couple weeks to select the
recipients of the Gorecki grants. This year, eight young women and two young
men have applied for the grants. Good luck to all of them; each applicant is impressive!
The Open House will be held the 14th of May. We are looking forward to
showcasing our new offices. The Heritage Collection will also be displayed.
Please stop by, have a quick bite and say hello. Since the Board of Directors
Meeting will be held the following day, all the Board Members will be at the
Opening.
The following weekend, bowlers from the PFA, PNA, PWA and PRCUA will
visit Pittsburgh for the 1st Annual Inter Polonia Bowling Tournament. This
should be another great time! If you haven’t sent in your application, please do
so. Thank you very much to those of you who have sponsored a lane.
Our Second Annual FORE the Charitable Foundation Golf Outing will be
held July 9 at the same course as last year, Scenic Valley in Finleyville. Watch
upcoming Sokol Polski issues for more information.
Requests for funds are sent quite frequently and we do understand that
there is only so much available assistance. Please know that we appreciate all
that you do and realize that not all may be able to support every event. Thank
you very much for all the help that has been given.
Letters have gone to Members of Nests that are being dissolved. My hope
is that the transferred Members will be welcomed into the Nests that they
choose.
Weather is wonderful! Take advantage of this time of year and get outside,
get moving! Plant some flowers in your yard, turn over the soil for the garden,
take a walk, ride a bike,
play a round of golf,
shoot some hoops, kick
a soccer ball, let’s all go
fly a kite! Then enter all
your activity on your
page of the Presidents
Challenge.
If you have any questions,
please contact me
at 1-800-535-2071 or vptrish@polishfalcons.org.
Czolem,
Druhna Trish
Nest 946 team with the Executive Committee team.
SOKÓŁ POLSKI—POLISH FALCON MAY 2010 PAGE 6

MEMBER NEWS
2010 Starzynski Scholars
The Dr. T.A. Starzynski Scholarship Program
The main objective of the Dr. T. A. Strarzynski Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarships for deserving Falcon members who are aspiring to attend institutions
of higher learning. Over the next two pages, we are presenting photos and profiles of this year’s Falcon recipients of the following grants:
• Mary Kus Outstanding Scholarship – presented to one PFA member
who has been selected for a Falcon Achievement Scholarship and who has
set an exemplary example for involvement within the Polish Falcons
organization and in his or her community. This scholarship is made possible
by a generous donation by Druhna Mary Kus, who was a loyal member of
Nest 17, Newark, New Jersey, for 61 years.
• Falcon Achievement Scholarship – awarded to PFA members who
have taken an active part in Polish Falcons programs, have participated in
Mary Kus Outstanding
Scholarship - $2,000
Falcon Achievement
Scholarships - $1,000
Stephanie Lee Sieczkarek
Nest 6, District IX
Parents: Robert and Elaine
Sieczkarek
College: Undecided; hopes to major
in Foreign Languages
High School: Orchard Park High
School,
June 26, 2010
Tucker Campbell Landy
Nest 519, District V
Parents: Teresa Opalacz and
Ken Landy
College and Major: Undecided
High School: Xavier High
School,
May 16, 2010
Dominique Langston
Nest 725, District II
Parents: Jennifer Skenadore and
Wendell Langston
College: St. Norberts; major in
Nursing
High School: Rufus King High
School, May 27, 2010
Katherine Swoverland
Nest 725, District II
Parents: David and Teri Swoverland
College: Carthage College; major
in Computer Science with a minor
in Graphic Design
High School: Bradley Tech High
School,
June 3, 2010
General Falcon
Scholarships - $500
Nest, District and National activities, and who have volunteered in community
service programs.
• General Scholarships – given to PFA members who have not been active
participants in the Polish Falcons organization, but who have taken an active
part in community service and/or volunteer programs.
Agata Wozniak
Nest 36, District V
Parents: Kazimierz and
Urszula Wozniak
College: Sacred Heart
University or University of
New Haven; major in
Nursing
High School: Joseph A.
Foran High School,
June 2010
Scholarship in Memory
of Edwin Choromanski,
Nest 36
Aubriana Helaina Spenski
Nest 652, District XIII
Parents: Ronald and JoAnn
Spenski
College: Grand Valley State
University; major in Biology
High School: Grand Ledge
High School,
June 4, 2010
Scholarship In Honor of
Stanley Grabowy, Nest 17
Anna Victoria Castaldo
Nest 81, District V
Parents: Pasquale and
Carolyn (Pollack) Castaldo
College: Central Connecticut
State University; major
in Art and Illustration with a
minor in Creative Writing
High School: North Haven
High School,
June 18, 2010
Scholarship in Memory
of Alice Pataky, Nest 36
Blanca Katarzyna
Gutierrez
Nest 42, District II
Parent: Emilia Gutierrez
College: Loyola University
in Chicago; major in Biochemistry
with a minor
in Spanish
May 2013
Ashley Kazmierczak
Nest 80, District VI
Parents: John and Laurie
Kazmierczak
College: Michigan State
University; major in Business
General Management
High School: Rosary
High School,
May 20, 2010
Katherine Therese
Kopytko
Nest 42, District II
Parents: Edwin E. and
Therese V. (Kuras) Kopytko
College: Iowa State University;
major; Mechanical Engineering;
minor Spanish,
Expected: May 2013
High School: Community
High School District 99
South, May 29, 2009
Scholarship in Memory
of Andrew Jaskierski,
Nest 827
Matthew R. Kosovec
Nest 8, District IV
Parents: Mark and Nancy
Kosovec
College: University of
Michigan; major in Engineering
Scholarship in Honor of
Richard R. Federowicz,
Nest 964
Jack Anthony Kozlowski
Nest 42, District II
Parents: David and Tammy
Kozlowski
College: Prarie State College;
major in Education
with a minor in Auto Mechanic
Technology
High School: Bloom Trails
High School,
May 26, 2010
continued on page 8
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MEMBER NEWS
Strazynski Scholarships
continued from page 7
Jacob Lusczek
Nest 97, District IV
Parents: Robert and
Teresa Lusczek
College: Randolph College;
undecided major
High School: Chancellor
High School,
June 5, 2010
Scholarship in Memory
of Rosella Almaro, Nest
118 and PFA Office Staff
Hannah Novicki
Nest 31, District XIII
Parents: Robert and Judy
Novicki
College: Michigan State University;
major in Business with
a minor in English
High School: Haslett High
School,
June 6, 2010
Jonathan J. Pelc
Nest 804, District IV
Parents: James and
Cindy Pelc
College: St. John Fisher College;
major in Physics, Pharmacy
and Math with a minor
in Biomedical
High School: Rush-Henrietta
Senior High School,
June 25, 2010
SOKÓŁ POLSKI
POLISH FALCON
MAY 2010 NO. 5
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE POLISH FALCONS OF AMERICA SINCE 1896
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Julie Poremski
Nest 1, District II
Parents: Susan Danner and
John Poremski
College: Dominican University;
major in Communications
with a minor in
Spanish
Expected: May 2013
Scholarship in Honor of
PFA Nest 1
Benjamin Rock
Nest 493, District IX
Parents: William and Paula
Rock
College: Pennsylvania State
University; major in Finance
Expected: June 2011
Scholarship in Memory
of Stanley J. Kott, Nest 74
Kathryn M. Tafelski
Nest 959, District XIII
Parents: Michael and
Teresa Tafelski
College: Loyola College in
Baltimore; major in English
with a minor in Journalism
High School: Lancaster
Catholic High School,
May 27, 2010
Privacy – Personal Financial
and Medical Information
Protecting the privacy of your personal financial
and medical information has always
been and will continue to be a matter of top
priority for us. When used in this notice, the
following terms have the meaning shown.
* Public Information means information that
is lawfully available to the general public
from: Federal, State or local government
records; widely distributed media; or, disclosures
to the general public that are required to
be made by Federal, State or local law.
* Non-Public Information means personally
identifiable financial and medical information.
It also means any list, description or
other grouping of individuals, and publicly
available information pertaining to them, that
is derived from any personally identifiable information
that is not publicly available.
* Consumer Reporting Agency means an entity
which regularly provides reports (Consumer
Reports) including information
regarding an individual’s: general reputation,
character, personal characteristics or mode of
living and financial status. The information
may be obtained through interviews with the
individual or third parties, such as the individual’s:
business associates, family members,
friends, neighbors, acquaintances or financial
sources.
We obtain information about you from the
following sources:
Lisa Thresher
Nest 171, District VII
Parents: Craig and Claire
Thresher
College: Philadelphia
University; major in Environmental
Sustainability
High School: Kennedy
Kenrick High School,
June 2, 2010
Scholarship in Honor of
Johanna Federowicz,
Nest 964.
Maizie Zamlowski
Nest 81, District V
Parents: Joe and Michele
Zamlowski
College: Mohawn Valley
Community College; major
undecided
High School: Chittenango
High School,
June 25, 2010
No photo provided:
Andrew Ryan Dippel
Nest 80, District VI
Parents: Lawrence and
Sharon Dippel
College: North Carolina
State University; major in
Architecture
High School: Northern
Guilford High School,
June 4, 2010
PRIVACY POLICY STATEMENT — POLISH FALCONS OF AMERICA
* information that you provided to us in an
application or other form;
* information about your transactions with
us (such as premium payments, loans, claims,
etc.), or others; and
* information that we may receive from a
Consumer Reporting Agency.
We will not disclose any personal, nonpublic
information about you to anyone, except
as permitted or required by law. We will
not disclose personal medical information
about you, except as permitted by law or as
you may authorize.
We restrict access to your personal, insurance
and medical information to those of our
employees who need to know that information
in order to provide insurance or service
to you. We are, and will continue to be, vigilant
in the safeguarding of your personal financial
and medical information. We maintain
physical, electronic and procedural safeguards
to comply with Federal and State regulations
regarding the safeguarding of non-public information.
It is our sincere desire to maintain complete,
accurate and up-to-date records. You
may contact us at the address to the left, to access,
as provided by law, information included
in your file. We will promptly correct any
error in our information. To protect your privacy,
you will need to identify yourself by
providing us with your name, date of birth and
social security number.
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MEMBER NEWS
PFA Calendar of Events
Nest 4, South Bend, IN
• Contact: www.mrfalcons.com or
574-288-1090.
Nest 8, Pittsburgh, PA
Meetings are held the first and third
Wednesday of each month at the
Nest 8 hall beginning at 7 p.m.
August 8 - Family Picnic at the
Knights of Columbus Council #3084
Picnic Grounds, located in Bethel
Park. The fun will last from noon -
9 p.m. Admission to the picnic is
$10 for anyone 21 and older; $5 for
anyone 16 to 20; 15 and younger
get in for free. For more information,
call Nest 8 at (412) 431-0140.
Nest 31, Detroit, Mich.
• The Eastside Junior Bowling Once
a Month League will start again at
Rose Bowl Lanes in Roseville, Mi.
We would like to see all the children
in District XIII that wish to participate
in this sport on the following
date at noon: 4/18
• Nest 31 gym classes at the Keith
Bovenschen school on Tuesday
from 6-8 p.m.
Nest 36, Southwestern CT
May 8 Mothers Day Dinner 5-8 p.m.
June 19 Fathers Day Dinner 5-8
p.m. Call Ilene at 203-231-9663 for
questions or reservations.
Nest 41, New Kensington, PA
Monthly meetings 2nd Tuesday of
each month at the New Kensington
Eagles, 2134 Freeport RD. 7:30
p.m.
Nest 42, Chicago Heights, Ill.
• Gym classes are held for girls and
boys ages six and older. For additional
information, contact Kim
Dutczak at 708-672-3754.
Nest 45, St. Louis, Mo.
• Monthly meetings held the first
Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Monthly meetings: May 7, June 4,
August 6 August 12 - 13 Golf Tournament.
Nest 52, Rochester, N.Y.
• Meetings held the fourth Tuesday
of each month, St. Paul’s Fireman’s
Exempt Club, 690 Thomas Ave,
Rochester.
Nest 79, Southgate, Mich.
May 1- Bowling Banquet.
Nest 80, South Bend, Ind.
• Fish fries held first Friday of every
month from 5 to 7 p.m.
May Events: 7 – Fish Fry. 16 –
Polish Dinner. 30 – Breakfast Buffet;
June Events: 4 – Fish Fry. 11 -
Nest Meeting. July 18 - Nest Picnic.
Aug. Events: 6 - Fish Fry; 22 -
Breakfast Buffet. Sept. Events: 3 -
Fish Fry. 10 - Nest Meeting. 26 -
Polish Dinner.
Nest 88, New Britain, CT
- Monthly meetings held 2nd Sunday
of each month at 2 p.m., September
through May
Nest 97, Windber, PA
• Contact: 814-467-8256
Nest 104, Newark, N.J.
June 6 - Nest Nest meeting at the
Polish Cultural Foundation, Clark,
NJ at 2 P.M. Among other agenda
items, we will discuss the 2010 Nest
104 Scholarships and the 2010
"Let's Walk" Program.
Nest 123, Erie, PA
• May 7- Annual all bowlers banquet:
6:30 p.m. cocktails, 7 p.m.
dinner. Summer plans include a gun
raffle and club appreciation day -
details in future issues.
Nest 124, Saginaw, Mich.
• Friday Fish Fry at 5:30 p.m. All-
You-Can-Eat, $8.
• Cruise’n Night a the Falcons -
Every Wednesday May 5 - Sept. 22
5:30 - 8 p.m. 5940 Swan Creek
Road, Saginaw, MI. Info: 989-781-
4030.
Nest 163, Mocanaqua, PA
May 12 - Monthly Meeting, 6:30
p.m.; May 14 - DJ Chris, 9 p.m. - 1
a.m.
Nest 182, Ambridge, PA
• Membership meeting Fourth
Wednesday of the month. 7 p.m.
Falcon Hall, 529 8th St. Ambridge
Nest 208, Derby, CT
• June 6 - working at various booths
at the Annual Picnic of St. Michael's
at Warsaw Park; • June 26 - Annual
Membership Dinner in church
hall; • October 24 - Nest 208's
100th Anniversary Mass and Banquet.
Meeting date schedule is as follows:
Friday, April 9; Friday, May 7;
Friday, June 11; Friday, September
3; Friday, October 1; Sunday, November
7; December 5 yearly meeting
with Election of Officers and
Christmas party. The Friday night
meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. and
Sunday meetings at 1:30 p.m.
Nest 247, Donora, PA
• Meetings held on the second
Sunday of the month at 8 p.m. at
the Nest hall.
Nest 276, Muskegon, Mich.
• Monthly meeting is held the last
Monday of the month at 6 p.m.
Food is available on Wednesday
nights. Menu is posted at the club.
Nest 301, New Kensington, PA
• Meetings first Monday of each
month, except in July and August,
Fraternal Order of Eagles, 2134
Freeport Road, New Kensington,
7:30 p.m.
Nest 307, Southington, CT
• Meetings held on the second Monday
of each month at 7 p.m. •
House Committee Meetings are
held on the last Thursday of each
month. • Select Thursdays – Pierogi
making for Apple Harvest Festival.
Nest 318, Beaver Falls, PA
• Meetings held on the first Thursday
of each month at 7 p.m. • Bar
Bingo on Tuesdays. Call 724- 846-
9131 for more information.• “Wing
Night” is held every Wed. from 6 to
10 p.m.
Nest 336, Jackson, Mich.
• Sign up for email information at:
nannk2002@yahoo.com
Nest 493, Batavia, N.Y.
• Meetings held on the first Thursday
of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Nest 507, Rockford, Ill.
• Steak fry dinners are to be held on
the Wednesday before the Sportsmen’s
Breakfast each month from 5
- 8 p.m. • Fish fry dinners held on
the first Friday of each month. Every
other Friday of the month: chicken,
shrimp or fish dinners are served at
the bar from 5 - 8 p.m. Every
week: Tuesday: Building Fund
Drawing. Wild Wednesdays drink
discount. May Events:
Nest 564, La Porte, IN
Upcoming Events: July 4 - Breakfast.
August 8 - Picnic. Sept. 12 -
Memorial Mass.
Nest 610, Erie, PA
Every Saturday: Karaoke with DJ
Benny 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. May 2 - Bus
Trip Niagra Falls/ Seneca Niagara
Casino. $30 pp Depart from Club 8
a.m. return 7:30 p.m.
Nest 652, Lansing, MI
Meetings will continue being held on
the second Thursday of the month
at 7:00 p.m.
May Events: 1 - Pierogi Day, 12 - 7
p.m. FPH*; June 6 - Legion of
Honor Mass & District Meeting, Orchard
Lake; July 11 - Annual Picnic,
Hawk Hollow;
August 19 - 22 - Texas HoldEm,
Trippers; Sept. 18 - District Meeting,
Nest 86, Allen Park; Nov. 20 - Nest
95th Anniversary, FPH; Dec. 11 -
District Wigilia, PFH; Dec. 12 - Wigilia
FPH. (FPH = Federated Polish
Home, 1030 W. Mt. Hope, Lansing.)
Nest 827,Chicago, Ill.
Meeting Dates: First Tuesday of
March, June, September, October
and December. Archer Park, 49th &
Kilbourne Streets, 11:30 a.m.
Nest 907, Cicero, Ill.
Meetings are held once a month except
for July and August. Contact
President Dennis Kazmierowicz at
708-485-5746 for dates / times
Nest 972, Bay City, Mich
• Spaghetti Dinners the first Tuesday
of each month from 4 -7 p.m.
Nest 956, Ozone Park, N. Y.
Meeting Dates: May 7, June 4,
Sept. 10, Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3.
All meetings are at 8 p.m. in the
Sokolnia.
Upcoming Events: June 12 - Barbeque,
4 p.m.; October 3 - Annual
Pulaski Day Parade in NYC;
November 27 - Andrzejki Party, 8
p.m.; December 5 - Annual Children’s
Christmas Party, 12:15 p.m.
(St. Nicholas will visit!); December
31 - New Year’s Eve Party, 8 p.m.
January 15 - Club Elections, 8 p.m.
January 30 - Installation Dinner,
8 p.m.
Nest 959, Allen Park, Mich.
• Meetings held on second Thursday
of each month at 1:30 p.m. at
the Big Boy restaurant, 1766 Dix in
Lincoln Park, Mich.
OPEN HOUSE
ANNOUNCED
The Polish Falcons of
America will host an
Open House of our new
national Headquarters at
381 Mansfield Avenue in
the Greentree section of
Pittsburgh on
Friday, May 14, 2010
from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The Dedication Ceremony
is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
All Members and friends
are invited to attend.
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MEMBER NEWS
In Memoriam
Deaths Reported In March 2010
Nest/City/State Name Date
36, Southwestern, CT Genevieve P. Hudzina March 20, 2010
44, Chicago, IL Lottie Zaber February 17, 2010
318, Beaver Falls, PA Stephen Zachewicz February 21, 2010
336, Jackson, MI Joseph Pancerz February 16, 2010
494, Batavia, NY Sophie H. Rybak February 25, 2010
610, Erie, PA Carol E. Neal *** March 12, 2010
652, Lansing, MI Richard J Romanek December 11, 2009
964, Reading, PA Wanda G. Smutek March 14, 2010
964, Reading, PA Joseph S. Wisniewski February 25, 2010
972, Bay City, MI Daniel Wojciechowski February 26, 201
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS - March 2010
Name Nest, City, State Date of Membership
Elizabeth A. Marks 6, Buffalo, NY March 31
Thomas G. Marks 6, Buffalo, NY March 31
Carol A. Nickel 6, Buffalo, NY March 31
Carol D. Thibault 6, Buffalo, NY March 31
Carolann J. Walker 6, Buffalo, NY March 04
Karl Dombroski, Jr. 36, Southwestern CT March 04
Maddison A. Wise 36, Southwestern CT March 17
Carson M. Czerniewski 45, St Louis, MO March 02
Leah G. Czerniewski 45, St Louis, MO March 02
Rylee B. O'Brien 45, St Louis, MO March 02
Desiree M. Yanick 45, St Louis, MO March 24
Devin J. Yanick 45, St Louis, MO March 24
Scott M. Fischer 65, Union City, CT March 09
Robert C. Neuman 68, Meriden, CT March 18
Allie M. Riordan 68, Meriden, CT March 17
David J. Studeny 77, Carnegie, PA March 17
Taylor N. Newport 80, South Bend, IN March 31
Marek Jablonski 88, New Britain, CT March 29
Adam Niemczycki 88, New Britain, CT March 09
Jacek I. Smigelski 88, New Britain, CT March 09
Marek Wlodarczyk 88, New Britain, CT March 09
Tomasz Zieba 88, New Britain, CT March 09
Cataldo Amico 128, Duryea, PA March 09
Daryl Pawlush 163, Mocanaqua, PA March 24
Hannah J. Price 163, Mocanaqua, PA March 18
Richard J. Wisniewski, Jr. 163, Mocanaqua, PA March 09
Patricia A. Schimonsky 182, Ambridge, PA March 17
Donna M. Tinker 188, Salem, MA March 24
Leocadia E. Mc Cue 519, Middletown, CT March 09
Bradford F. Smith 519, Middletown, CT March 02
Christopher J. Siverd 556, Jerome, PA March 02
Erin L. Siverd 556, Jerome, PA March 02
Richard C. Powers 580, Pittsfield, MA March 31
Daniel R. Wisinski 610, Erie, PA March 04
Shirley M. Anders 804, Pittsburgh, PA March 04
Daniel Brennan 804, Pittsburgh, PA March 09
Zachary R. Geracitano 804, Pittsburgh, PA March 02
William W. Gonsiorek 804, Pittsburgh, PA March 09
Daniel J. Stefaniak 804, Pittsburgh, PA March 23
Elaine Binosa 946, Somerville, NJ March 10
Luke M. Suski 964, Reading, PA March 09
Sponsors and Recommenders
For New Members - March 2010
Sponsor/Recommender Nest, City, state Certificates
Michael J. Mc Donald 6, Buffalo, NY 5
John M. Denning 42, Chicago Heights, IL 1
John M. Denning 45, St Louis, MO 2
John M. Denning 52, Rochester, NY 1
John M. Denning 68, Meriden, CT 2
Brian T. Fuller 77, Carnegie, PA 2
Robert J. Gorny 80, South Bend, IN 3
Michael Newport 80, South Bend, IN 1
John M. Denning 88, New Britain, CT 1
Walter S Mitchell 128, Duryea, PA 4
John M. Denning 141, Cleveland, OH 2
Thomas A. Washington 163, Mocanaqua, PA 2
Erica J. Zimolzak 163, Mocanaqua, PA 1
Eric Kubasek 163, Mocanaqua, PA 1
Bruno Bruce Najaka 163, Mocanaqua, PA 2
Sandra A Najaka 163, Mocanaqua, PA 1
Tammy L. Wisniewski 163, Mocanaqua, PA 1
Gregory F. Kuzma 182, Ambridge, PA 1
John M. Denning 182, Ambridge, PA 1
Anthony Speziale 188, Salem, MA 1
John M. Denning 318, Beaver Falls, PA 1
John M. Denning 519, Middletown, CT 2
David L. Livengood 556, Jerome, PA 2
John P. Collins 580, Pittsfield, MA 1
John M. Denning 804, Pittsburgh, PA 3
John J. Gonsiorek 804, Pittsburgh, PA 2
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Attention Nest 804 Members
The Officers of Nest 804, Pittsburgh, PA, are inviting the Members of our Nest
to attend a meeting on Tuesday, May 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Office of our National
Headquarters located in the Green Tree Commons office complex at 381
Mansfield Avenue in Green Tree. For directions or information, please call 412-
922-2244 or email Druhna Trish at vptrish@polishfalcons.org. Looking forward
to seeing you there.
Czolem!
Druhna Trish
Nest 36 Anniversary
Nest 36, Southwestern Connecticut, will be celebrating our 105th Anniversary
on Saturday, January 15, 2011. Please save the date. More details will be in
upcoming issues of the Sokol Polski.
Nest 8 Family Picnic
Make plans now for the Nest 8, Pittsburgh, Pa., Family Picnic, which is scheduled
for Saturday, August 7, at the Knights of Columbus Council #3084 Picnic
Grounds, located in Bethel Park. The fun will last from noon-9 p.m.
There will be games for children and adults alike, such as volleyball and horseshoes.
In addition, hot dogs, fresh corn and beverages will be available for
everyone to enjoy. Admission to the picnic is $10 for anyone 21 and older; $5
for anyone 16 to 20; 15 and younger get in for free. For more information, call
Nest 8 at (412) 431-0140.
Czolem!
Paul Stroz
Nest 8, Pittsburgh, Pa.
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