2016 Program Booklet

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February 6, 2016
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen,
On behalf of the Polish-American Medical Society in Chicago, I would
like to welcome you to the 66th Physicians’ Ball. Our annual Ball has become
a tradition through the years, as it brings together and bonds Polish-
American physicians.
The Society would like to salute and welcome this year’s Guest of Honor
– Mr. Alex Storozynski, Chairman of the Board of the Kosciuszko Foundation; and our new Honorary
Members - extraordinarily accomplished Polish physicians from Poland and the US, joining us here tonight.
Year 2016 marks the 70th Anniversary of the Polish- American Medical Society (PAMS) in Chicago.
Throughout its history our Society has become one of the most respected organizations in the Chicago area.
We are an influential Polonia organization and a member of the Polish-American Congress. We are also an
important local affiliate of the Chicago Medical Society, whose current President, Dr. Kathy Tynus, has
Polish roots and whom we are proud to welcome as a PAMS member. With over 480 physician-members,
representing many specialties, we are the largest Polish medical émigré organization in the world.
Our goals are both to support medical professionals and students, and to serve Chicago-area Polonia.
Our Society organizes professional events, assists medical newcomers, awards scholarships and initiates
various medical efforts benefitting the Polish community. We are also helping numerous charitable causes
through fundraising efforts.
We in turn are grateful to several businesses and foundationsfor their support. Their contributions and
sponsorship are greatly appreciated. This year our thanks go especially to the Dr. Roguska-Kyts Foundation
for generous support of our educational funds.
Tonight’s beautiful event is the result of the work of many individuals to whom I would like to express
my special gratitude for volunteering their valuable time. It is the dedication of the Society’s Board, the Ball
Organizing Committee and many other friends that makes this spectacular evening happen. Sadly, we also
mourn the untimely passing of our friend and long-time member of our Society’s Board, Dr. Eva Kiljanska-
Buch; and a recent tragic deaths of PAMS Honorary Member Dr. Krzysztof Krawczynski and his wife.
The proceeds from Physicians’ Balls have supported many worthy causes. The tradition of philanthropy
continues tonight, as this year’s proceeds will go towards our educational funds, providing grants and scholarships
to medical, dental and veterinary students of Polish origin in the Chicago region - and to the
Paderewski Symphony Orchestra.
Once again, I would like to thank you all for supporting our mission and for coming here tonight. I wish
you a wonderful and memorable evening!
Kornelia Krol, M.D.
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