CHICAGO SOCIETY
of the Polish National Alliance

One of the Most Progressive Polish American Organizations in the United States

 

BANQUET CELEBRATING THE
90TH ANNIVERSARY OF POLISH INDEPENDENCE
November 8, 2008

The Chicago Society banquet celebrating Poland's 90th Anniversary was held on Saturday, November 8, 2008, at Przybylo's White Eagle Banquets. Chairman of the event was Mark Hrycko. The committee consisted of President T. Ron Jasinski-Herbert, Charles Komosa, Mark Orwat, Anthony Szplit, William Drozd and Ro Matuszczak. The reception desk was attended by Agata Komosa, Marilyn Mazewski-Potasiak and Chris Matuszczak.

President Jasinski-Herbert delivered a brief welcome in both Polish and English.

The guests enjoyed a steak and boneless chicken dinner. The cocktail and dinner music was provided by Carl Linden and the Chicago Violin Artists. Following the program, well conducted by the Master of Ceremonies, Brother Charles Komosa, was dance music provided by the Downtown Sound orchestra conducted by Dan Mateja into the wee hours of the morning.

An informative and moving address was delivered by Zygmunt Matynia, Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago, who was accompanied by his wife, Bozena.

The Polonaise and Krakowiak were beautifully performed by the Polonia Song and Dance Ensemble. The invocation and benediction were delivered by clergy of the Roman Catholic and Polish National Catholic Churches, respectively.

Photos by William Drozd

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