Fraternal Journal

Polish Union U.S.A. is a life insurance organization practicing fraternalism, whether it is within the family, community or parish. For more than 114 years, Polish Union has been helping families to share love and togetherness through its life insurance and its fraternal activity programs.

Polish Union U.S.A. issues insurance plans for children and adults to age 80. Each certificate, Except Term, carries cash values, paid up insurance, certificate loans, and extended insurance. Our insurance rates are economical. Life insurance is purchased for the living, not for the dead. You don’t buy life insurance for fear of dying, you buy for your spouse, children and yourself.

The benefit of membership in the Polish Union includes life insurance, which gives you, the member, peace of mind and protection. While your certificate is in force, you as member, will receive the Fraternal Journal and enjoy all of the activities offered by the Polish Union, such as the scholarship program, holiday parties, Debutante Ball, and community projects.

Life insurance with Polish Union U.S.A., has more than one purpose, it provides a saving fund for use in the event of an emergency, or retirement fund supplementing other income. What better gift can you give a child or teenager than a 3 year paid life insurance policy or a single premium insurance policy from the Polish Union?

Or, even better, if there is a new addfflon in the family, a new daughter or son in law, or a new baby, Polish Union insurance policy is an ideal and practical gift.

Have you checked the beneficiary on your policy lately? Have you updated yourpolicy lately? Did you recently move- do you need to change your address?

If you are planning to increase the coverage you now have, or plan on purchasing life insurance, please call your group secretary. If you don’t know who your group secretary is, please call Polish Union Home Office at (570) 823-1611 and the office staff will help you or direct you to your group secretary.

A new “Miss Polish Union, 2006” will be crowned soon. Any female member between the ages of 15-19 is eligible to reign as “Miss Polish Union.” The Home Office is in the process of mailing invitations to known eligible ladies, but we do not want to miss anyone.

If your daughter, niece or granddaughter is eligible and interested, please send a recent photo of her and some background information about her to the Activities Committee, c/o Polish Union of USA, P.O. Box 660, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703 by August 12, 2005. Applications are available at the Home Office.
The crowning of “Miss Polish Union” and her court, comprised of the runners-up will take place on Sunday, September 18 at the Women’s Division #5 meeting to be held at the “After Five” Supper Club

“Miss Polish Union” will partake in various activities throughout the year, including area parades, Wafer Supper, Children’s Christmas and Easter parties, Easterfare, St. Joseph’s Party and other activities.

At their recent Annual Meeting Dinner, the Board of Directors of the Polish Union of USA honored their top sales performers for the year of 2004. They were treated to dinner which was held at Carlo’s Sports Restaurant in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Pictured from left to right are: Chris Pagoda, most premium income; Norbert Dembinski, most applications written and President Rose Wartko, most face amount of insurance sold and General Secretary Charlotte L. Androckitis presenting each of them with a $100 check. Other licensed agents of the Polish Union making sales during the 2004 year are listed below. Our sincere thanks to all of those that worked so hard during the past year on behalf of the Polish Union of USA.

25 STANLEY REMBOWSKI 1 5,000
70 WILLIAM GIEBUS 7 45,000
70 CHRISTINE PAGODA 1 10,000
73 HELEN CZECK 5 23,000
73 CHARLOTTE ANDROCKITIS 2 9,000
100 MILDRED KOWALCIK 1 3,000
131 BERNARD KOLODZIEJ 3 6,000
155 REGINA BERGEN 1 10,000
163 ANASTASIA BACHUREK 7 35,000
175 JOSEPH ZAK 2 20,000
180 ELIZABETH O’NEILL 3 9,000
189 MARGARET PELCZAR 1 5,000
197 MARLENE CZACHOR 1 5,000
206 EVA STONIKINIS 4 38,000
206 MARGARET MILEWSKI 2 8,000
207 ALICE TRACEWSKI 1 5,000
221 HELEN LEJA 4 20,000
230 TONI STORTS 5 13,000
240 THERESA RUMENSKY 4 14,000
258 KATHY ROSNER 1 10,000
265 MARGO LUKACINSKY 6 32,000
275 JOAN WISINSKI 1 5,000
293 PK DENDE 1 5,000
320 MARY ANN ARNOLD 2 10,000
321 CHRISTINE PAGODA 2 10,000
378 CHARLOTTE CITKO 1 25.000
385 BARBARA KOWALSKI 1 2,000
392 CAROLYN BEDNARSKI 3 70,000
395 LORETTA CHISKOWSKI 4 14,000
400 ROSE A. WARTKO 16 77,000
401 CHRISTINE PAGODA 1 10,000
407 NORBERT DEMBINSKI 17 390,000

Our sympathy to the families of recently deceased members of Polish Union of U.S.A.

Group, Member, City:
Group Member City
206 Chester Kuplinski Scranton, PA
401 Ida Deneski Groveport, OH
138 Czeslaw Krupinski Bear Creek Twp., PA
155 Alan Pogroszewski Sayreville, NJ
175 Stanislawa Wozniakowska Wilkes-Barre, PA
395 Mary J. Skowronski Avoca, PA
258 Clara Sobczak Schaumberg, IL
70 Helena Costello Bayville, NJ
131 Mary Federo Nantiocke, PA
206 Helen Makar Dupont, PA
306 Stella Kwiatkowski Justice, IL
138 Venon Palkoski Teaneck, NJ
227 Jozefa Sostowski Belleville, NJ
385 Andrzej Jaskierski Countryside, IL
182 Jan Andres Oil City, PA
321 Stanislaw Dygdon Kingston, PA
163 Helena Salvaski Bedfaord, NH
73 Jozefa Shemanski Manasquan, NJ
400 Alice Kandefer Duryea, PA
392 Stella C. Kramer Mountaintop, PA
405 Florence Nataline Toms River, NJ
339 John J. Staszewski Elmhurst, NY
221 Helen Monokoski Aurora, IL
339 Pauline Zegzula N. Bellmore, NY
401 Marie J. Haboush Lathrup Village, MI
258 Mary A. Schubert Black Cicero, IL
400 Irene Hemmock Peckville, PA
182 Anna Kolobitz Titusville, PA
378 Marjanna Dudzinska Elk Grove Villa, IL
400 Ceclia Fiorelli Dickson City, PA
265 Edward Wysocki Wilkes-Barre, PA
401 Rozalia Kolowicz Mt. Carmel, PA
400 Mildred N. Mlyczek Scranton, PA
321 Walter Mack Blue Bell, PA
227 John A. Lasewicz Dickson City, PA

May the Souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.

A Mass for deceased members is celebrated monthly by Msgr. Bernard J. Toloczko, Chaplain of the Polish Union of U.S.A.

Emily A. Huber is the chairperson of the 27th Annual Debutante Ball of the Polish Union of U.S.A. Emily is a 5th Grade Learning Support teacher for the Pocono Mountain School District, where she also tutors and chairs the homework club. She is a 2003 graduate of Marywood University, with a B.S. in Elementary and Special Education. She currently attends East Stroudsburg University with the ambition of obtaining a Master’s Degree in Reading.

Emily belongs to the Church of the Good Shepherd, where she is a lector, counter, active member of the altar guild and a cantor. She was Miss Polish Union in 1998 and is an active member of Polish Union’s Youth Committee.

“The Debutante Ball is a beautiful affair,” stated Emily, “I’m looking forward to this year’s event, and I hope the public will come out to celebrate with the Debs and enjoy the music provided by the Poets.”

Polish Union of USA is hosting the affair to be held at St. Mary’s Center in Scranton on Saturday, November 19, 2005. Tickets will be $30 per person. Please contact the Polish Union headquarters in Wilkes-Barre at (570) 823-1611 to purchase tickets or for more information.

Dzien Dobry!Welcome to my kitchen. The Latte coffee and ice tea are ready along with the chocolate covered strawberries and tea biscuits. there is a tremendous crowd here today. Everyone wanted to join the bandwagon to talk about the Comfy Card Party, sponsored by the Lackawanna County Council #17. The committee for this successful event were: Council president, PK Dende; Helen Jergiewicz, vice president; Marcy Butler, secretary; Stasia Forish, treasurer. Some of the Youth Committee members also assisted as they always look forward to this event, they were: Emily Huber, Katryna Reilly, Gabrielle Stine and Katie Dende. Several people remarked to “PK” how very charming and delightful these lovely young ladies performed their assigned duties. Just to give you a cross-section of people attending the event, there was Polish Union President Rose Wartko and her table of 15 including Alice Czyzyk, Irene Praczych, Mary Ann Arnold, Helen Wolski, along with other friends. Also seen were Sophie Dubiak, Loretta Chiskowski, Dorothy Zukoski, Mary Selemba, Stella Goreschak and daughter Glenda, Rose Gombar, Sophie Rutsky, Dorothy Krul, Betty Bernaski, Martha Konat, Ann Sabatini, who remarked that the fish was so fresh and delicious that she could have eaten two. . . also Christine Dudzinski, also seen were Jessie Brutzman and her group who were all smiles. Dorothy Canevari and her group of 13 enjoyed, plus Chet Tracewski who loved the meal and couldn’t wait to play Texas Hold ’Em along with his group of 6 or so. Charlotte Androckitis, General Secretary, came a little late and looked sad to have missed some of the fun, but she had another important event to attend prior to our party. . . Flossy Lohman was all smiles too. . . Irene Zurine, form the Century Club had a table of10. And the best bridge instructor in Northeastern Pa was there, Kay Hammerman. (She drew a crowd from the many Bridge players that were waiting for free instructions) Also seen were Jean Saccone, Betty Caputo, Mary DeWittie, who came in from Philly, and Eleanor Rowan (who usually spends winters in N. Carolina). A group of “PK” bridge friends were also there: Doris Mauer, Mary Donahue, Gloria Bolotta, Jane Boselli, Ruth Marmo, Helene Walsh, Maryann Hazouri, Julia Laird, Helen Smattina, just to mention a few. Millie Beck, from Carbondale, along with her Red Hatters, were there at their gambling table and had a ball. There were around 40 Bingo players who had a great time and loved the prizes.

The phone calls came rolling in from people who play cards at all the prestigious Country Clubs. Gloria and Fran along with many others remarked on the beautiful presentation of chicken and how very delicious it was and the calls are still coming in saying it was a great party and made very positive remarks on this Council#17 event. Sto lat! And thanks to all who came.

Homemade Heating Pad: Fill a clean tube sock three-quarters of the way with one and a half cups of uncooked rice or beans. Using a wax thread, sew the top of the sock tightly shut. To use, microwave for one or two minutes or until hot, then apply to sore area. It works great!

Dear P.K.

I need your advice on a problem with my friend. . . She is very beautiful, married, and has three beautiful children. Our two families had a week-long trip together, and I noticed a problem with her and her husband. . . She is my best friend. Her husband is a professional as is my husband. He adores her, and needed to privately talk to my hubby. . . The problem, which he told my husband is that she may leave him for another man. Now, I know she needs to hear from other men how beautiful she is, etc. . . but I am very upset with her. . . and her husband is so wonderful to her. . . I think she had a problem with something like bi-polar or a similar problem. I am angry about her lust problem, but what can I do?

If she had bi-polar, this can be a very unstable sickness without proper medication, and even can send people off the deep end; however, since you are not sure about this, I suggest that you take her to lunch and talk to her. . . tell her to talk to her doctor, and tell her if she leaves her wonderful husband and children she will be making the worst mistake of her life. Her husband and children (who are under 15), will be effected forever, and once she makes this move, there may be no turning back.

Strictly Personal: Birthday greetings to: Rev. Msgr. Bernard A. Toloczko; Loretta Chiskowski; Terri Rumensky; Bernie Kolodziej and late greetings to Charlotte Androckitis, Geri Sherwood, Peter Rumensky, Flossy Lohman and Jessie Brutzman.

Enjoy the rest of the summer. . . relax, you deserve it.l . . Turn your problems away. . . they will resolve without your worry. . . laugh. . . they make the wrinkles go away. . . and remember that everyone needs three hugs a day. . . God Bless, pk.

- Send your gripes, questions and anything you want me to publish to: PK, 17 Laurel Drive, Scranton, PA 18505.

Andrea Bogusko recently was the premier piano soloist with the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Community Orchestra. The performance included “Beethoven’s Firsts” directed by Fritz Valenches and was performed in Scranton.

Andrea holds a Master of Arts Degree in Music and is proprietor of Bogusko Music Co.,, a retail music business in Wilkes-Barre. She also instructs piano.

Selected to the International Who’s Who in Music, Andrea is a free-lance musician who studied piano with the late Anne Vanko Liva, Wilkes University, as well as piano pedagogy at Marywood College, and with Tinka Knopf, at Peabody Conservatory.

Her performances include various recital programs in the area as well as New York, Delaware and Philadelphia. Recently, she presented a Duo-Piano Recital, and conducted a workshop on that topic at Temple University, and for the PA Music Teachers Assoc. State Convention. Ms. Bogusko was featured soloist with various Northeast PA orchestras, including a televised appearance with the Northeast Philharmonic Orchestra, and the professional chamber orchestra, Sinfonia da Camera.

She has received national certification in piano from the Music Teachers National Association, and has served as past district president, vice president, and currently treasurer for their subsidiary, PA Music Teachers Assoc. Recently inducted into the National Guild of Piano Teachers’ Hall of Fame, headquatered in Austin, TX, Ms. Bogusko serves as national adjudicator and local chairperson for the organization’s annual piano auditions, the largest piano playing event that takes place in major cities throughout the country. Andrea was on the Board of Directors of the Scranton Community Concerts serving on their piano and artist committee. She is chairperson for the PA Federation of Music Clubs State Festival and a performing member of the Sr. Mozart Club. She is choir director and organist at St. Mary’s Maternity Church, Park Ave., in Wilkes-Barre and she resides in the Mountain Top area.

Most recently, Andrea was appointed music professor at King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, and was a board member for Leadership Wilkes-Barre’s annual “Celebration of the Arts,” Kirby Center, where she has also performed as a soloist.

Andrea is a lifetime Polish Union member. Joining her with the orchestra was fellow Polish Union member Alyse Srebro, who performed on bassoon.

Happy Birthday inJuly to: Margaret Antene, Thomas Bednarke; Jennifer Cybulski; Mary Glusak; John Krejczyk; Anna Krydynski; John Liszka; Jonathan Majka; Helen Malinowski; Kevin Michalec; Patricia Moskal; Joshua Piet; Lottie Puzio; Joan Roman; Kimberly Ryan; Robert Udziela; Anna Waner; Barbara Strahl and Tom Wisinski, President of Group 275.

August Birthdays are marked by: Kevin Antene; Karen Blizniak; Jesus Cardona; Dennis Deptula; Alice Dziedzic; Robert Gabriel; Helen Gabryel; Bernice Gorz; Maureen Goulding; Audrey Grand; Helen Halaj; Helena Kosinska-Adam, Christine & Douglas Kotlarczyk; Dawn Krejczyk; Danielle Luna; Michael McEvilly; Bonaven Nawrocki; Michael Neumann; Frank Novak; Brian Patoska; Doubglas Platt; Terrence Radek; Joan Sims; Carol Trzebiatowski; Karol Zielinski and Jacquiline Zielinski.

Msgr. Bernard A. Toloczko has resigned his position as Chaplain of the Polish Union; we are now looking for a replacement for Msgr. Toloczko. The appointment will be for the unexpired term which ends on the second Tuesday of October, 2006. Any member that is a Roman Catholic Priest and is interested in the position is asked to send their resume to:

Polish Union of USA
Executive Committee
P.O. Box 660
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-0660

EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY
1. The Executive authority is vested in the Board of Directors elected by the Convention.
2. The Board of Directors is composed of the following officers: President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President, General Secretary, Treasurer, 5 Directors (2 from Luzerne County, 2 from Lackawanna County and 1 from either County), Chaplain, Chief Medical Examiner and General Counsel.
3. The term of Office of the Board and Officers shall be from the second Tuesday in October following the Convention to the second Tuesday in October after the next succeeding Convention.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors shall meet quarterly, one of which will be a meeting with the District Directors.

OFFICERS
1. Every member after five years of membership in the Polish Union may seek an office in the Polish Union.

CHAPLAIN
1. The Chaplain shall be a Roman Catholic Priest belonging to the Polish Union and elected by the Convention.
2. The duties of the Chaplain are:
(a) To be watchful of the morally religious state of the Polish Union and in that connection to have an understanding with the priests in whose parishes are Groups of the Polish Union.
(b) To see to it that Conventions commence with devotional exercises.

Polish Language Classes Return In The Fall

Polish language classes will resume at the Polish Union headquarters during the third week of September, 2005. Polish I will be held on eight consecutive Monday evenings beginning on September 12 and ending on October 31. major concentration will be on conversational Polish, reading, writing and some grammar. Beginners are welcome.

Polish II is scheduled for eight consecutive Thursday evenings beginning september 15 and ending on November 3, and will be an extension of Polish I with concentration on everyday Polish conversation plus the reading, translating and grammatical analysis of the novel Quo Vadis? by the famous Polish novelist, Henryk Sienkiewicz.

Both classes will be conducted form 7 to 9 p.m.

Registration for both classes will be held on Thursday, September 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Polish Union headquarters, 53-59 North Main in Downtown Wilkes-Barre.

Instructor for the course is Norbert Dembinski

Nearly every teenage girl, at one time or another, has had thoughts of becoming a debutante.

This dream can become a reality for young ladies who are members of the Polish Union of USA. Applications are available at the Home Office.
Polish Union will sponsor its 27th Annual Debutante Ball on November 19th, 2005.

Those interested in becoming a Deb, please contact the Polish Union Home Office at 823-1611 (in the Wilkes-Barre area), and in the Scranton area, phone: Terri Rumensky. Chairperson is: Emily Huber, a former Miss Polish Union.

Polish Union members are urged to attend and encourage members of their families and friends to witness the colorful affair, when young ladies will be presented to society. The social affair will once again “Be the talk of the town—a social highlight” in the Scranton—Wilkes-Barre community.”

For reservations or patron listings in the souvenir booklet, contact the Polish Union Office, 823-1611

One of the most important fraternal programs offered by the New Jersey Fraternal Congress is its Youth Volunteer Award Program. Each year the NJFC chooses deserving young students from a member society, based on their volunteer achievements with their society as well as the community at large.

This year, thanks to the generosity of the Recreation Farm Society, each award winner will receive $500 with an additional $500 award to their designated charity. The number of awards will be based upon the proceeds of our Convention adbook.

The award and application form is published below The deadline for submitting applications is a September 1, 2005 postmark. All completed applications and supporting information is to be mailed to:

The Youth Volunteer Award Committee of the NJFC will make the selection of the award recipients and all decisions are final. The award recipients will be announced at the 72d Annual NJFC Converltioil to be held at the Hilton Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ on October 6 & 7, 2005.