Polish American Congress https://www.pacmi.org Michigan Division Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:08:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Scholarship and Grant applications – Deadline May 30, 2026 https://www.pacmi.org/scholarship-and-grant-applications-deadline-may-30-2026/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:35:17 +0000 https://www.pacmi.org/?p=3147 The Polish American Congress of Michigan Scholarship Fund, Inc.  is now accepting Scholarship and Grant applications.  The deadline to apply is May 30, 2026.

]]> Polish American Congress-MI Election Results of April 18, 2026 https://www.pacmi.org/polish-american-congress-mi-election-results-of-april-18-2026/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:43:53 +0000 https://www.pacmi.org/?p=3132 The results of the Polish American Congress-Michigan Division (PAC-MI) Officer Elections held at 11 AM on April 18, 2026 in our PAC-MI office (2975 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083) are as follows:

PRESIDENT:                                             Jolanta Halaczkiewicz

EXECUTIVE VP:                                       Jerzy Rozalski

VP of AMERICAN AFFAIRS:                    Irene Dziechciarz

VP of  POLISH AFFAIRS:                         Iwona Jedrzejczak

CORRESPONDING SEC:                         Mariusz Palka

REC. SEC.  Membership Mtg:                 Mariusz Palka

REC. SEC. Board Meetings:                    Mariusz Palka

TREASURER:                                           George Kurzatkowski

 

NATIONAL DIRECTORS:

Piotr Halaczkiewicz

Alicja Karlic

George Kurzatkowski

Stella Szczesny

Frank Dmuchowski (alternate)

 

STATE DIRECTORS:

Christopher Adamczyk

Ann Bankowski

Walter Bankowski

Donna Bielecki

Maria Chodubski

Frank Dmuchowski

Zdzislaw Forys

Iwona Jedrzejczak

Dariusz Klepko

Richard Konrad

Kazimierz Kozlowski

Lukasz Maciag

Brian Malski

Kazimierz Szawarski

Miroslaw Wawrysz

Michael Wilk

 

AUDIT COMMITTEE:

Maria Chodubski

Ed Nizienski

Joseph Sobota

Congratulations to our newly elected officers!  We look forward to working together to build a stronger Polonia!  Thank you to all who accepted nominations – your engagement and willingness to serve is welcome and needed!

Thank you also to the Nomination Committee (Hon. Judge John Chmura (Chairman), Ann Bankowski, Andrzej Chodubski, Irene Dziechciarz, Danuta Gurne, and Brian Malski) for all of your work in helping the elections to go smoothly.

]]> You’re Invited! Johnny Bee Roast of Mitch Ryder & The Rockets – May 28, 2026, at 6 p.m. https://www.pacmi.org/youre-invited-johnny-bee-roast-of-mitch-ryder-the-rockets-may-28-2026-at-6-p-m/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:54:55 +0000 https://www.pacmi.org/?p=3119 Dear Members of the Polish American Congress, Supporters, and Polonia,

We are thrilled to invite you to an unforgettable evening: the Johnny Bee Roast  of Mitch Ryder & The Rockets! Join us on May 28, 2026, at the American Polish Century Club, 33204 Maple Lane Dr, Sterling Heights, MI 48312. (14 mile and Hoover) Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner served at 7 p.m.

This incredible event is hosted by “the doc of roc” Doug Podell and John Bobby, in support of the Polish Day Parade. All proceeds will benefit the Polish Day Parade, ensuring our cherished tradition continues to thrive.

Highlights of the event include:

  • Music, dinner, and drinks with live performances by Tino and Dumpsters
  • A phenomenal lineup of Toasters and Roasters, plus surprise guests who may take the stage
  • Outstanding food, lively entertainment, and an electric atmosphere
  • Exciting auction and raffle with fantastic prizes
  • An exclusive late-night VIP party for an unforgettable finish

A special thank you to Doug Podell for helping to secure our special guest, Johnny “Bee” Badanjek.

Tickets at $100 per person are available at: polishdayparade.com

Join us for an unforgettable evening in support of the Polish Day Parade!

]]> Exciting News – PAC MI Cruise to Alaska in 2027! MORE INFORMATION SOON https://www.pacmi.org/exciting-news-pac-mi-cruise-to-alaska-in-2027-more-information-soon/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:00:57 +0000 https://www.pacmi.org/?p=3093 Dear PAC MI Members and Supporters,
We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to the incredible success of our 2026 Caribbean Cruise, we are now planning our next adventure, a spectacular cruise to Alaska!
Mark your calendars for 2027, as we set our sights on exploring the breathtaking landscapes and unique experiences that Alaska has to offer. This promises to be an unforgettable journey, and we can’t wait to share more details with you soon.
Stay tuned for updates and information on dates, itineraries, and registration. We look forward to making more amazing memories together!
 
]]> Memories from the First Polonia Cruise! March 21–28, 2026 https://www.pacmi.org/memories-from-the-first-polonia-cruise-march-21-28-2026/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:17:27 +0000 https://www.pacmi.org/?p=3054

At the Airport,

Boarding,

The Welcome Aboard,

Our Group,

Sunset at the sea,

Lighthouse and the beach,

 

Beach and our ship.

Please see our First PAC Michigan Polonia Caribbean Cruise 2026 Day 1, 2 & 3 VIDEO.

https://youtu.be/q9uX7Xte55U

 

]]> Katyn/ Smolensk Mass on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 6 pm https://www.pacmi.org/katyn-smolensk-mass-on-saturday-april-11-2026-at-6-pm/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:07:26 +0000 https://www.pacmi.org/?p=3028 Polish American Congress-MI invites Polonia to participate in a patriotic Holy Mass on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 6 pm. offered to honor the memory of those killed in Katyn, and for the Polish delegation who died in the Smolensk plane crash in 2010.

St. Faustina Catholic Church

14025 E. 12 Mile Rd., Warren, MI 48088

Celebrant:  Fr. Bogdan Milosz

Memories from Katyn patriotic Holy Mass on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 6 p.m.

 

 

 

 

]]> The First Polonia Cruise! March 21–28, 2026 https://www.pacmi.org/the-first-polonia-cruise-march-21-28-2026/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:38:03 +0000 https://www.pacmi.org/?p=3006

Rejs 2026 PL                                                                               Rejs 2026 Eng

 

 

 

 

]]> Pisanki Workshop – Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 12:00 pm – 3 pm. https://www.pacmi.org/pisanki-workshop-saturday-march-14-2026-from-1200-pm-3-pm/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:48:20 +0000 https://www.pacmi.org/?p=3022 The Polish Pisanki Workshop will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 12 – 3 pm. at the Polish American Congress-MI Office, 2975 E. Maple Rd., Troy, MI 48083 (first entry from Dequindre Rd).  Free admission, donations accepted.

]]> Office closed on Saturday, March 21 and Saturday, March 28, 2026 https://www.pacmi.org/office-closed-on-saturday-march-21-and-saturday-march-28-2026/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:32:29 +0000 https://www.pacmi.org/?p=3015 The Polish American Congress-MI office will be closed on Saturday, March 21 and Saturday, March 28, 2026.  We are sorry for the inconvenience.

]]> PAC-MI Officer Nominations/ Elections 2026-2027 https://www.pacmi.org/pac-mi-officer-nominations-elections-2026-2027/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:50:22 +0000 https://www.pacmi.org/?p=2955 The elections for Polish American Congress- Michigan Division board will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. We are accepting nominations until March 18, 2026. The nominations may be mailed to the office (2975 E. Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48083) or you may drop them off in person during office hours or in the blue drop box outside our office at other times.
Some members asked for a list of officers who are currently serving which we will provide below:

President: Jolanta Halaczkiewicz
Executive VP: Stella Szczesny
VP of Polish Affairs: Jurek Rozalski
VP of American Affairs: Irene Dziechciarz
Treasurer: George Kurzatkowski
Recording Secretary (General Meetings): Mariusz Palka
Recording Secretary (Board Meetings): Mariusz Palka
Corresponding Secretary: OPEN

National Directors (3+ alternate):

Stella Szczesny
Donna Bielecki
Frank Dmuchowski
Barbara Lemecha (alternate)

Please note: National Directors must be willing to travel to annual Polish American Congress National Directors meetings held out of state (usually Chicago) in October of each year.

Auditors:

Joseph Sobota
Ed Nizienski
Wladyslaw Bankowski

State Directors:

Dariusz Klepko
Richard Konrad
Ewa Matuszewska
Brian Malski
Joseph Majcher
Zdzislaw Forys
Frank Dmuchowski
Krzysztof Adamczyk
Gena Jurek
John Radzilowski
Rev. Bernard Witek
Iwona Jedrzejczak
Miroslaw Wawrysz
Jerome Brzezinski

Three of our State Directors have passed away during their last term: Barbara Gronet, Jackie Kolowski, and Tom Schemanski.
Please thoughtfully consider nominating yourself or others for a position where one might serve. We have so many wonderful ideas and we need your help and participation to bring them to fruition.

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