January 2004

President's Corner:

As February slowly approaches, it is hard to believe that we are in the midst of winter. Thankfully our weather this year has been warm and pleasant, so this has helped bring out our members to the two January dances we held. On Saturday January 3lst from 7PM to l2:30AM , Bruno Klus, member of our Board of Directors, will hold a special fund-raising dinner/dance at the clubhouse (at $25.00 per person) which we hope will be well supported and will jump-start our club's remodeling fund. Bruno will be doing all the cooking so we all know it will be delicious! Thank you Bruno for volunteering to take on this event. It is this kind of volunteerism that serves as an inspiration for the rest of us to add our talents and expertise toward helping our club thrive.

We are looking forward to a good turnout for our Sunday February 8th membership meeting and Valentine Sweetheart dance and also for the scheduled dinner/dance on Sunday February 22nd. We look forward to seeing all of you there.

Advance planning is now underway for our 65th anniversary celebration set for Sunday October 3, 2004. So far we have two members on the steering committee. They are Frances Spychalski (Phone # 623-878-6393) and Rose Pachura (Phone # 480-802-0775). They are busy seeking volunteers to help in various categories dealing with such matters as invitations, speakers, program, decorations, etc. Members please volunteer. We know we have many talented members among us and we truly need your help and input.

Reminder:
Next executive board meeting Wednesday 2/4/04 at 6:00 pm
Membership meeting Sunday 2/8/04 at l:30 pm

-Henrietta Nemecek

Messages from the Board Members

From 1st Vice President - Mary Kiselus: Good turn out at our first membership meeting in 2004. We had five new member applications accepted and new members were sworn in. We welcome and congratulate our new members: Joseph Kiszczak, Andrzej Sochacki, Ewa Sochacka, Ewa Baginski and Maria Frys. Have fun and enjoy all the activities at the Pulaski Club. Many thanks to our members for sponsoring our newest members and please continue to sponsor.

New member applications can be obtained by contacting The Pulaski Club or myself @ 602-526-7321.

From 2nd Vice President - Jean Jorgenson: We are now in the month of February, come join us do some dancing and enjoy some good food. See you all at the Valentines Day Dance.

From the Chairman of the Board - Ray Jorgensen: The New Year has shown up and things are starting to happen. The first Wedding rental was Jan. 3rd and it looks like more are coming, so the bar will be busy. We will also need more volunteers to help work these events. More remodeling is on the way as well show your support for the club.

From the Entertainment Committee - Rose Pachura: My schedule of events for February 8th is selecting the oldest couple and the youngest couple for Valentine's Day.

February 16 is the Fund Raiser Trip to Matazel Casino in Payson. We will be leaving Pulaski Club at 7:15 am to Sun Lakes to pick up Cottonwood, Phase II by the flag pole at 8:00 am leaving promptly at 8:15 am. Pulaski Club will be serving Coffee and Rolls. The cost is $10.00 prepaid, and Matazel Casino will reimburse you when you arrive. We will be having fun on the bus by planning games and winning prizes donated by Matazel Casino. Come join in the fun and fellowship. You don't have to gamble, just have fun! There will be bingo.

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

From the Publicity Committee - Dorothy Twarog: Correction!!! The current Pulaski Club website address is: www.geocities.com/pulaskiclubaz/webpage.html unfortunately, the shorter address (www.pulaskiclubaz.org) is not being maintained. This was the address appearing in all local newspaper announcements for the club. Until further notice, please use the longer website address as all the current activities and photo's are updated by David Bonczkiewicz.

The Pulaski Clubs 65th anniversary is October 3rd. Please start looking in your private photo collections for past activities, officers and early photo's of the building. We need these photos as soon as possible. They will be copied and returned to you. Please consider sharing memories with the membership.

From the Treasurer - Casimir Kosinski: no report

From the Financial Secretary - Diana O'Loughlin: no report

News & Notes

• "Pot Luck Polka Party" what a good time we had, made over $400.00 in donations thanks for the support, lets do this again real soon! As stated in the last news letter and as you see a new calendar format for the month. The new calendars will highlight all monthly events and happenings.
• We may get a new building after all with these generous donations. Our newest member Maria Frys will donate $500.00 to be used however the club chooses. Maria will give this $500.00 every time a member or member's referral closes Escrow on a home purchase or home sale with her. (480) 540-9874
• The new "MEMBERS RAFFLE" is growing? If you are present at the monthly meetings you have a chance to win a monetary prize if your name is drawn (Jeanette), if you are not present (Jeanette) your name goes back in the hat and the monthly prize goes up for the next meeting. $$$ GOOD LUCK $$ 70.00 $$ GOOD LUCK $$
• Marysia Arvay say's "SUPPORT YOUR PULASKI CLUB", in effort to support the Pulaski Club, She will donate $100.00 to be used however the club chooses. Maryann will give this $100.00 every time a member or member's referral closes Escrow on a home purchase or home sale with her. So start sending your REFERRAL NOW and let's see how much money we can raise. This is a non-profit contribution to the Pulaski Club. (480)206-5043; HOMESBYMARYANN@COX.NET; WWW.HOMESBYMARYANN.NET
• The Paderewski Choral Society (activity directors Halina Kosinski & Janina Baran) has a rehearsal at the club every Friday evening @ 6:00 go down and keep the bartender company.
• Thanks to Virginia Markus for her generous donation to the club.
• Come hear the polka soundz of DJ "Nickelcity Dave" @ The Hello Deli European Cafe Saturday afternoons from 12 - 4 pm. call Sherry or Zenon @ (480) 854-4800 for more info.
• Hey wojtek, I translate for you; there's no hot water/toilet paper/soap. Nie ma cieplej wody/papieru toaletwego/mydla.
• DID YOU KNOW? Willie's Wedding (Wesele u Witosa) Vitak-Elsnic Publishing. The music for this song, taken directly from a Vitak-Elsnic song book, was published in Chicago in 1927. Louis Vitak of Chicago and his nephew, Baltimore-born Joseph P. Elsnic, were Czech music retailers who, through successful marketing, reached beyond their own community to publish Polish, German, and Lithuanian tunes as well as the music of other nationalities. Elsnic was taught to play the violin and then piano and piano accordion. He later specialized in brass instruments, including the tuba and Sousaphone, on which his proficiency earned him a position in the world-renowned Sousa Band in 1918. Vitak brought his nephew into his publishing business, which became Vitak-Elsnic in 1924. Vitak retired in 1926, leaving Elsnic as sole proprietor. While Elsnic hired composers to write music for his ethnic dance books, the arrangement of songs in "Willie's Wedding," is credited to his uncle Louis. (Steel City Brass inlay).
• 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.
• Until' next month, see you at the Polish/American Club. Don't be scared!!!