December 2004

President's Corner:

It hardly seems possible that another year is swiftly coming to an end. This past year “2004” has been filled with many interesting, progressive events and community based activities. Considerable clubhouse upgrade has been done and more is yet to follow.

This past year in addition to our planned meetings, dances, fundraisers, etc., we spent countless hours planning, preparing and ultimately enjoying the results of our work in the tremendously successful banquet celebrating the 65th anniversary of the club’s existence. We all should take pride in such a great accomplishment.

Those in attendance at the November l4th election meeting know that commencing in 2005, Mr. Casimir Kosinski will assume the responsibilities of this office and I wish him the success inherent with the efficiency I know he will exhibit in filling the office of president. Congratulations Case.

A very special thanks to our members Kem Flessor and her parents Ralph and Donna Maliczak for the scrumptious turkey dinner they prepared and served at our Thanksgiving dinner/dance of November 2lst. It was great!!

I want to take this opportunity to wish all our members and friends a Merry Christmas. May the newborn King bring you and your loved ones peace, joy and happiness, not only at Christmastime but always.

Zycze wszystkim radosci, zdrowia, Bozych lask i blogoslawienstwa, i opieki Jego Matki na swieta Bozego Narodzenia i na zawsze.

REMINDER: There will be no membership meeting in December but we hope to see all of you at our Christmas Party on Sunday December l2th, starting at 2:00 PM. The December Board meeting is set for Wednesday December l, at 6:00PM. Newly elected officers who have not previously served on the executive board are invited and encouraged to attend this meeting.

-Henrietta Nemecek

Messages from the Board Members

From 1st Vice President - Mary Kiselus: Time flies when you’re having fun. I sure hope we had a great time at the club this year? As we say good buy to 2004, I would like to wish the Officers, Board of Directors and all members their families and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy New Year. Thank you to all for attending our events and supporting the club in 2004. Our schedule of events for 2005 is available at the Pulaski Club and on the web site www.PulaskiClubAz.org. Please join us at our Christmas 2004 dinner and dance with a Christmas program on December 12th and have fun at the club in 2005. Best Wishes.

From 2nd Vice President - Jean Jorgenson: This is my last article in the news letter. The year 2004 has come to an end. I will not be in the kitchen any more, I enjoyed it and want to thank the ladies that helped me, and without them I could not have done it alone. Frances, Diana, Shirley, Kathy, Patty, Princess and of course our president Henrietta and others that pitched in. Thanksgiving dinner was cooked by Kem Flessor her parents Donna and Ralph, it was excellent. Music was terrific by the Varitones. See you on the dance floor.

From the Chairman of the Board - Ray Jorgensen: It’s almost the end of the year, and the duties of this posting will be in someone else’s hands (have fun) I did! Now I can sit on the other side of the bar and do some dancing with my pretty lady. That’s it for now see you at the dance. Don’t forget drink polish beer save the water.

From the Entertainment Committee - Rose Pachura: The Pulaski Club is having a Fund Raiser Casino Trip to Mazatzal Casino in Payson on Wednesday, January 12, 2005. The first stop will be at the Pulaski Club, bus arriving at 7:00 am, leaving at 7:15 am. The second Pick Up is at the Sun Lakes Country Club; pick up will be at the Flag Pole with bus arriving at 7:30 am, leaving promptly at 8:00 am in Phase II, Cottonwood Country Club. PLEASE BE ON TIME FOR COURTESY FOR OTHERS! The cost is $10.00 per person. Casino's new policy is you have to have a casino card in order to receive your $10.00 back. You don't have to play, but you have to have a card to show to receive your $10.00 back. Going to the Casino, Pulaski will serve orange juice, and donuts. Bring your scratch offs for your cash! Come share the fun and fellowship with the Pulaski and Sun Lakes family. The food is excellent! They have Bingo, Slots, and they have a non-smoking room. On the bus coming back we share games and win prizes that are donated by the Casino! We will be having two busses! Ask your friends if they would like to share their fellowship with the Pulaski Club and Sun Lakes family! We will leave the casino at 3:00 or 3:15 pm getting back to Sun Lakes at 5:30 pm. I hope to see you there! Happy Holidays!

For information call Rose Pachura, Social Director, at 480-802-0775.
Email: roselp1@msn.com

From the Publicity Committee - Dorothy Twarog: Welcome to the new officers, and a big thank you to the out going officers. It was great working with all of you.

My e-mail address: Dorothy@orbitelcom.com

From the Treasurer - Casimir Kosinski: no report.

From the Sunshine Committee - Shirley Sztuk: Get well card sent out to Robert Keith, sympathy card sent out to Joyce Abbot on the passing of her husband, sympathy card sent out to Kay Kido on the passing of her mother.

From the Financial Secretary - Diana O'Loughlin: Membership dues are $24.00 a year. Hope every one has a happy holiday season and happy new year. Let’s continue our membership drive and bring a friend to join the Pulaski Club.

News & Notes

• “Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia” happy holidays to all, this is a great time of year for friend to gather and have a good time. hope to see you around town so we can have a few na zdrowies’
• Christmas Dinner reservations need to be made, call Jean Jorgensen @ (602) 569-1498.
  $12.00 members, $14.00 non-members.
• Thank you for your vote support and congratulations to our new club officers, directors, trustees and committee representatives for the new 2005 season. Look for new and exciting things for the New Year.
• POT LUCK POLKA PARTY, we had a great time last year, lets keep this annual event a fun way to bring in the New Year!! Saturday Jan. 1st, 2005. 1 – 6 pm. Bring your instrument and bring your favorite dish.
• MARY ANN ARVAY and her husband Jack are happy to announce the birth of their First Granddaughter Brooke Capri Berbeco, born on Nov.6, 2004 in Chicago Illinois. Her weight, 6lbs.3oz & height 181/2", Baby and Mommy are doing well. Maryshia would also like to help the Pulaski Club! And donate $700.00! Tell your friends to list or sell with Maryshia. The Polish Club will receive the donation of each closed escrow. Let’s all help! Hurry offer expires Dec. 31, 2004.
• "MEMBERS RAFFLE" Remember, if you are present at the monthly meetings you have a chance to win a monetary prize if your name is drawn, if you are not present your name goes back in the hat and the monthly prize goes up for the next meeting.
  $$$ GOOD LUCK $$ 55.00 $$ GOOD LUCK $$
• DID YOU KNOW; Marion Lush – Living Category – Inducted 1972 Marion Lush was born in 1931. He began playing accordion at the age of 8, and then took up drums, followed by trumpet. At age 16 he joined the American Federation of Musicians. Appearing regularly on the Ron Terry Polka Show on WGN-TV for eight years, he was voted “Chicago’s Most Popular Polka Band” in a contest conducted by that show. His first Dyno record hit “Hey Cavalier Polka” further increased his popularity. His fans held a testimonial for him in 1967 at Joe and Jean’s in Chicago at which he was named “The Golden Voice of Polkas.” Marion is the owner of the Dyno Record Company since 1955, and the owner of Lu-Mar Publishing Company since 1959. He was responsible for the words, music and arrangements to 80 songs composed since 1955. He received numerous awards for record breaking crowds at ballrooms, parks and resorts throughout the U.S.; received keys to the city from mayors; was made an honorary sheriff; and was presented a platinum plaque by the Polonia of New England in 1969. International Polka Association.
• A Polish immigrant goes to the DMV to apply for a driver's license. He has to take an eye test. The optician shows him a card with the letters: C Z W I X N O S T A C Z "Can you read this?" the optician asks. "Read it?" the Polish guy replies, "I know the guy."
• RENT THE HALL , The Pulaski club is available for all your social events. 602-275-9329
• REMINDER; The club e-mail address is pulaskiclubaz@yahoo.com, The club web site is www.PulaskiClubAZ.org
• ATTENTION BUSINESS CARD ADVERTISERS if you would like your business card in the Pulaski news letter contact Diana O'Loughlin @ (480) 834-5484 for more details.
• REMEMBER we are a non-profit organization and any donations are tax deductible, let's update our club.
• Til' next year, let’s keep our dance floor packed; see you at the pot luck party !!