2009 PRE-PARADE BRUNCH AND
POLISH CONSTITUTION  DAY PARADE

The 2009 Pre-Parade Brunch, sponsored annually by the Chicago Society, set another record by attracting more guests than even the prior year. It was attended by numerous Polonia and civic leaders, as well as the Consul General of Poland in Chicago and Poland's Minister of Economics. The invocation was delivered by the Most Rev. Thomas Paprocki, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago.

Romuald E. Matuszczak has been the Chairman of this event for 32 years. He was assisted by his wife, Chris, Social Activities Director  Mark Hrycko and President T. Ron Jasinski-Herbert.

T. Ron Jasinski-Herbert, assisted by Richard Ciesla, mixed complimentary Bloody Marys and Screwdrivers provided by Sobieski Vodka

Under the chairmanship of Clubhouse Director Frank Czaja, the Chicago Society entered float in the parade featuring the music of Stas Bulanda & the Old School Review, preceded by members carrying our official banner.

Following the brunch and parade, a few indefatigable members attended a VIP Reception at the "Poland at the Pier" festival at Navy Pier.

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