We are going to vote on the proposed changes to our By-Laws at the next meeting so it’s very important that all interested members attend. Most are wording changes and clarifications but there are a few changes that would be considered major. One, term length of elected officers is increased to two years. However this does not affect the director’s or the trustee’s terms. This change is quite important and will save valuable time in going through the process of electing and re-electing officers each year which, with the nominating process, takes three monthly meetings. Another change is to give the officers the flexibility to have membership meetings every two months instead each month. Many other organizations hold membership meetings on a quarterly basis with the board meeting each month. Most of the club’s business is conducted by the elected officers and the finances are reported to the members via our monthly newsletter which would continue as it is now. Third, increase the authority of the board to spend up to $1000.00 without member’s approval. This is increased from $500.00. I urge all members to attend and voice your opinion on these changes. We only review the By-Laws very infrequently and it should be considered important club business to all of us. We will start the meeting at 4 P.M. instead of 5 to give us enough time to clarify any and all your questions regarding the proposed changes. However, keep in mind that the By-Laws committee held several long meetings to review and come up with these changes so please don’t think that they are frivolous or without much thought and consideration. In addition these changes were presented and approved by the board prior to publication. Once approved, the By-Laws will be re-printed and made available to each and every member and furnished to all new members at time of induction.

Maurice Marciniak (Mariusz), from Nordstrom’s department store, put up all the beautiful decorations and sewed the fabric drapery for the stage and the back of the hall. In addition Maurice made the table doilies for our Sweetheart’s Dance from fabric donated by Nordstrom’s. Maurice, through Zbigniew Galazka, notified us when Nordstrom’s was selling their store decorations and we bought them for a very reasonable price. In addition, Maurice one of our newest members. Thank you Maurice and Zbigniew. Please attend our club functions – we need your support

FROM 1^st VICE-PRESIDENT- Rose Pachura: Our next membership meeting is on Saturday, March 4, 2006, starting at 4pm. These are the people that have been approved by the board, and memberships that need to be inducted are: Deanna G. Jankowski, Jean N. Jankowski, Ewelina Jedryczka, Bartosz Jedryczka, Jacqui Bassett, Ida Wnuk, Bob Wodraska, Dottie Wodraska, Dick Orban, Alice Faye Orban, and Lidia Hanlon. I will call for a reminder for March 4th Membership Induction to these people. If you can not make it, please call Rose Pachura 480-802-0775.

Entertainment Director, Rose Pachura: We are in the planning of a Fashion Show! We will be having professional, sports, and other clothes big or small for all ages. We need models to show off these clothes. I will have to check with the retail clothing store first, if we use our own models, or if the store will supply them, and to find out if they do work on Saturday or Sunday for this event. This is still in the planning! Not sure on this! I will keep you posted in the newsletter. If you have any questions on this, please contact Rose Pachura 480-802-0775.

Additional Information for Entertainment; Thank you Halina Kosinski and Mariuz Marciniak for the beautiful decorations for the Pulaski Hall. A job well done!! Good team work!

FROM THE TREASURER- Mary Kiselus: January 2006 Financial report was presented to the board at the February meeting. Report was approved pending future audit and the January figures are as follows:

Income: $10,188.30 (Generated from Hall rentals, New Year Dance, Jan 14th Fund Raiser, Donations, Bar income, Kitchen)

Expenses: $11,132.14 (Includes bar supplies exp. totaling $7,154.38, band service, liquor license renewal for 2006, kitchen exp., (utilities, and misc.)

Loss: ($943.84)

All in all it was a good month for the Pulaski Club. If it was not for the purchase of liquor to stock our bar we would have shown a nice profit for January. We are informed by the board of directors that the bar supplies should cover us for the most part for Feb, March and April. Have a good time at our March events and as always thank you for your continued support.

FROM THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY-Diana O’Loughlin: Thank you for all the renewals this past month, Membership dues are $24.00 a year, please check your membership card and send a check to the Pulaski club to update your membership. We have three dances this month, let’s continue our membership drive and bring a friend to the next dance and show them a good time.

NOTE: Bob Kotwasinski made a donation of $500.00 for remodeling expenses for which we are very grateful. The gift is in the memory of Bob’s parents – Thad & Sophie Kotwasinski and Bob’s brother – That R. Kotwasinski who were long time members and supporters of the Pulaski Club. Thank You Bob!

“NEWS & NOTES

I received a half a dozen estimates for ice machines from different vendors in Phoenix for our club, the board of directors will be reviewing the quotes and deciding on what is best for the bar. Friday mornings seem to be the best time for the club clean-up “fun time” all are welcome………………

Once again, The web page is updated before most of us get our news letter so check the web page for all the news first, also I have been getting back some news letters returned not deliverable, if you know of some members who have moved or are not receiving there news letter let me know.

“MEMBERS RAFFLE” is in full swing; remember you must be present to win drawing. A name will be picked during the meeting, if no winner, the name goes back in the hat till’ the next meeting.$$GOODLUCK$40.00$$$.

DJ “Nickelcity Dave” presents the best in “pod nogi” (foot stompin’) Polka, waltz & American dance soundz… Mar. 10^th & 24^th from 6 – 10pm. Join Na Zdrowie Polish and American Cuisine for the best in Polish American cuisine (smacznego) and the largest selection of Polish beer in the east valley. “Cheers!” 2051 W. Warner Rd., SWC Warner & Dobson, Chandler Az. 85224 (480) 821-9498

DID YOU KNOW; A Chicago man arrested for alleged burglary picked his victims by sniffing women's homes for expensive perfume, police said Wednesday. Jacek Gudzowaty, 46, sniffed at the doors of potential targets for expensive women's perfume to determine if the occupant was a single woman likely to own a collection of expensive designer bags, watches and jewelry, according to Kanagawa prefectural (state) police spokesman Tomasz Kaczynski. The suspect was arrested on Dec. 23 last year for allegedly stealing three rings worth about $2,530 after breaking into a woman's apartment in Kanagawa, near the lake, Kaczynski said. Gudzowaty told police he relied on his smelling abilities to target apartments of single women. The alleged thief also made sure laundry hanging from a clothesline at a balcony included no men's underwear, according to Kaczynski. Police have linked the suspect to about 200 cases of robbery worth an estimated $506,000.

Dennis and Rose Pachura are proud grandparents of a baby boy on Valentines Day. Their son and daughter in law said it would be born on Valentines Day and it was. What a happy bundle of joy! His name is Jashia David Pachura. Dennis and Rose are happy to keep the Pachura's name going!

I would like to thank a few members for there support and generous donations to the Pulaski Club, first off Gerry Masyga, Ray Jorgenson, Zenon Zawadzki and Stas’ Mardeusz, these guys have donated there time and energy to minor construction projects and weekly clean-up of the club spearheaded by the board of directors. Also would like to thank Michael Zietal from Euro Arizona Magazine and Silesia Brands, inc. for his generous donations of polish spirits and polish glass ware. www.beerwinevodka.com

The Polish Heritage Group of SunLakes is planning a trip to Poland, for 12 days from September 24, 2006 thru October 5, 2006. If anyone is interested call Dennis or Rose Pachura at 480-802-0775 for details.

RENT THE HALL, The Pulaski club is available for all your social events. (602) 275-9329 look for our new banner on the front wall of the club.

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 support our club.