Polski Klub w Raleigh i Sobotnia Szkoła Języka Polskiego w Raleigh serdecznie zapraszają wszystkie dzieci i rodziny, a także tych, którzy chcą poczuć nastrój zbliżających się Świąt Wielkanocnych na wspólne POLOWANIE NA PISANKI. Wstęp wolny!

Zabawa odbędzie się 23 marca 2024 roku w Jaycee Park w Raleigh od godziny 14:00 do 16:30.

https://raleighnc.gov/parks/places/jaycee-park

Prosimy o przyniesienie na każde dziecko uczestniczące w polowaniu 20 jajek wypełnionych małym upominkiem i koszyk. Sobotnia Szkoła Języka Polskiego w Raleigh zasponsorowała 200 jajek!

Dzieci zostaną podzielone na 2 grupy wiekowe:

MALUCHY (3- 6)- rozpoczęcie o godzinie 14:45
STARSZAKI (7+ )- rozpoczęcie o godzinie 15:15

Na ten dzień zaplanowaliśmy malowanie twarzy, konkurs na najładniejszą pisankę, a także wiele innych atrakcji.
Planujemy spotkanie w piknikowej atmosferze, dlatego prosimy o słone i słodkie przekąski, dania, ciasta, napoje, którymi chcielibyście podzielić się z innymi podczas wspólnego spędzania czasu i zabawy. Ze względu na ograniczoną ilość miejsc zachęcamy do zabrania ze sobą rozkładanych krzeseł piknikowych i koców.

Przy okazji będzie można zapisać się do Polskiego Klubu, do czego gorąco zachęcamy tych, którzy jeszcze do niego nie należą!


Z wielką radością oczekujemy spotkania!

The Polish Club in Raleigh and the Saturday Polish Language School in Raleigh cordially invite all children and families, as well as those who want to feel the spirit of the upcoming Easter, to join us on an EASTER HUNT. Free entrance!

The event will take place on March 23, 2024 at Jaycee Park in Raleigh from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

https://raleighnc.gov/parks/places/jaycee-park

Please bring 20 eggs filled with a small gift and a basket for each child participating in the hunt. Saturday Polish Language School in Raleigh sponsored 200 eggs!

Children will be divided into 2 age groups:

YOUNGER KIDS (3-6) - starting at 2:45 p.m.
OLDER KIDS (7+) - starting at 3:15 p.m.

For this day we have planned face painting, a competition for the prettiest Easter egg, and many other attractions .
We are planning a meeting in a picnic atmosphere, so we are asking for salty and sweet snacks, dishes, cakes and drinks that you would like to share with others while spending time together and having fun. Due to limited space, we encourage you to bring foldable picnic chairs and blankets.

At the same time, you will be able to sign up for the Polish Club, which we strongly encourage those who do not belong to it yet!


We look forward to meeting you!

Polsko- Amerykański Klub w Raleigh ma przyjemność zaprosić wszystkie Panie na wspólne obchody Dnia Kobiet, które odbędą się 8 marca 2024 roku w Cary.

Spotkanie rozpoczniemy od obejrzenia wystawy obrazów olejnych polskiej malarki Magdaleny Sholle o godzinie 16:00 w budynku Town Hall Campus, w Cary. Wstęp wolny!

https://www.carync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/20729/3405

Po zobaczeniu ekspozycji o godzinie 17 będziemy kontynuować świętowanie w kobiecym gronie, w restauracji Peck and Plume.

https://www.peckandplume.com/bar/

Gorąco zachęcamy do wzięcia udziału w tym wydarzeniu tego niezwykłego dnia!

The Polish-American Club in Raleigh is pleased to invite all ladies to celebrate Women's Day together, which will take place on March 8, 2024 in Cary.

We will start the meeting by viewing an exhibition of oil paintings by Polish painter Magdalena Sholle at 4:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Campus building in Cary. Free entrance!

https://www.carync.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/20729/3405

After seeing the exhibition, at 5 p.m. we will continue the celebration with women at the Peck and Plume restaurant.

https://www.peckandplume.com/bar/

We strongly encourage you to take part in this event on this extraordinary day!

Directions:

Scott Hall, room 216, 2711 Founders Drive Raleigh, NC, 27607
https://maps.ncsu.edu/#/buildings/SC

If you face D.H.Library from Hillsborough Street/Founders Dr, Scott Hall building is on the right of the library, just behind the campus bus stop.
The closest parking lot is across the Hillsborough Street next to the roundabout near the Scot Hall.

Agenda

1. Elections

Minutes

The new Executive Board has been elected:

Antoni Heba - President
Agnieszka Szkudlarek - Vice-President
Jowita Mikołajczyk - Treasurer
Monika Pietroń - Chief Executive Officer of Education
Piotr Gucwa - Secretary

We have a new President and Vice-President. Monika Pietroń will represent the Polish School on the Executive Board.

The past President, Mariola Kopcińska, could not run due to the term limit. Many thanks to Mariola for her dedication and hard work.

This is the zoom link to the meeting.

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/84082637593?pwd=NOjISnTmzaxe36J1JezyP3izAL4sy8.1

Agenda

1. NYE party - Sylwester

Meeting Notes:

All seats are filled - registration is closed

Please celebrate the upcoming Christmas season by participating in our annual, traditional Christmas Dinner.

WHEN   – Sunday, December 10th, 2023 at 4.00PM

WHERE – J Betski's

COST – $60 per person

Traditionally, we will exchange the OPLATEK and sing Polish Christmas songs (KOLEDY) and in addition we will have a wonderful performance of our dancing group POLKI NC.

We will also hold a LOTTERY of donated items. Price of the raffle ticket is $2, 6 tickets $10. If you wish to donate to Lottery, please bring an unwrapped item to the restaurant. Proceeds from the Lottery will support PAC's budget.

If you wish to come, you MUST register by sending an email to the polam.raleigh@gmail.com stating the number of guests, no later than Wednesday, Dec 6th. If you plan on coming, please register ASAP and pay (use PayPal link here or send check to Polish-American Club of the Triangle, P.O. Box 33635, Raleigh, NC 27636). 

Children 14 years and older are welcome.

AS SEATS ARE LIMITED TO 60 IT MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE TO GET THE SEAT AT THE DAY OF EVENT AND PAY AT THE RESTAURANT.

Credit cards will not be accepted at the door.

DINNER MENU 

(FYI, you will make a choice of entree at the restaurant):

APPETIZERS:

For the table (served on platters, family style):

Sourdough homemade soft pretzels (served w mustards and chicken liver pate spread)

Platters of potato and cheese pierogi and mushroom pierogi 

Salad of apples, beets, lentils and roasted walnuts w maple n whole grain mustard-Christmas spice vinaigrette

ENTREES: 

(choose one at the restaurant)

Sliced house fresh and smoked kielbasa with Bigos (spiced slow cooked sauerkraut stew with smoked meats and mushrooms).

Crispy smoked NC trout w balsamic charred cabbage wedge, potato crisps, borscht emulsion

DESSERT:

Gingerbread cake with altbier - cinnamon sabayon

Glass of wine.  More choices of wine or beer in the cash bar. The restaurant has a full bar should you wish additional drinks (not included in dinner price).

For any questions please contact us by sending an email to: polam.raleigh@gmail.com .

We hope you will join us for this wonderful Christmas event!

This is the zoom link to the meeting.

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87829866076?pwd=kXpHgKq54qdiWjROiF5Rt3bZkNaczk.1

Agenda

1. Christmas dinner

2. NYE party - Sylwester

Meeting Notes:

Directions:

Scott Hall, room 216, 2711 Founders Drive Raleigh, NC, 27607
https://maps.ncsu.edu/#/buildings/SC

If you face D.H.Library from Hillsborough Street/Founders Dr, Scott Hall building is on the right of the library, just behind the campus bus stop.
The closest parking lot is across the Hillsborough Street next to the roundabout near the Scot Hall.

Agenda

1. Sylwester

2. Christmas Dinner

Minutes

1. Sylvester
   the place is rented
   early ticket prices - members $60, non members $70
   at the door ticket prices - members $70, non members $80
   food catering has been discussed

2. Christmas Dinner
   still looking for the place
   Program
   5:00 start
   5:30 występ Polki NC
   6:00 opłatek, obiad, loteria, kolędy

3. Next meeting via zoom 11/30/23 7pm

4. Aga Szkudlarek volunteered to help with Facebook

5. It has been decided to change the way membership payment works. Currently payment is valid for 1 year starting from the date it was paid. It will be changed to payment valid on the year it was paid from January 1st till December 31st. The change will be effective starting beginning of the year 2024.

6. Club budget was discussed - Jovita said that small number of members pays dues.

7. Nowicki Endowment was discussed - we still need some money to reach $50K.

21 października 2023 roku odbędzie się w Raleigh International Wine Festival. Polsko-Amerykanski Klub  i Sobotnia Szkoła Języka Polskiego w Raleigh organizują stoisko, na którym będzie  można zakupić pyszne, tradycyjne, polskie ciasta. Cały dochód ze sprzedaży zostanie przeznaczony na Sobotnią Polską Szkołę w Raleigh. Potrzebujemy chętnych wolontariuszy do pieczenia ciast, pomocy w prowadzeniu i przyozdobieniu stoiska. Za każde nawet małe wsparcie będziemy bardzo wdzięczni. Zachęcamy gorąco do wzięcia udziału w tym wydarzeniu.

Rejestracja ciast: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080445AAAC22A5F49-44630299-international#/
Wine Festival : https://facebook.com/events/s/raleighs-international-wine-fe/598347625072812/
W razie jakichkolwiek pytań proszę o wiadomość: florekagnieszka@gmail.com

On October 21, 2023, the Raleigh International Wine Festival will take place. The Polish-American Club and the Polish Saturday School in Raleigh are organizing a stand where you will be able to purchase delicious, traditional Polish cakes. All proceeds from sales will go to the Polish Saturday School in Raleigh. We need willing volunteers to bake cakes, help run and decorate the stand. We will be very grateful for every small support. We strongly encourage you to take part in this event.

Cake sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080445AAAC22A5F49-44630299-international#/

Wine Festival : https://facebook.com/events/s/raleighs-international-wine-fe /598347625072812/
If you have any questions, please send a message: florekagnieszka@gmail.com

WHEN   – Sunday, October 1, 2023. From 2pm to 6pm

WHERE – Kiwanis Shelter - Fred G. Bond Metro Park  801 High House RD, Cary NC, 27513   

COST (per person)   – Club Member - $5; Non-Member - $10 ; Children (17 or younger) - FREE
(paid on site: only Cash or Checks accepted)

Please register for this event by sending an email to: polam.raleigh@gmail.com stating the number of guests (including children)

FOOD – Please bring the food dish to share with others. The club will provide water, juices and sausages from the grill. Please click on the link to signup for the food you plan to bring for PAC Picnic
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094CAFAC2CA5FA7-pacogniskobonfire1#/

We will play games, sing songs and should have a great time in this very spacious shelter in the middle of Cary. Beautiful playground and walking trails are next to the shelter.

DIRECTIONS:
Fred G. Bond Metro Park  801 High House RD, Cary NC, 27513
Follow sign to the Kiwani shelter once you enter the park.
NO ALCOHOLIC DRINKS ARE ALLOWED IN THE PARK.

We hope to see you there!

This is the zoom link to the meeting.

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82355981297?pwd=FWbo0aFlMNFya8lZD3BqjwMNngG2Kv.1

Agenda

1. PAC picnic October 1st

Meeting Notes:

WHEN   – Sunday, June 4, 2023. From Noon to Sunset (rain or shine)

WHERE – Kiwanis Shelter - Fred G. Bond Metro Park  801 High House RD, Cary NC, 27513   

COST (per person)   – Club Member - $5; Non-Member - $10 ; Children (17 or younger) - FREE
(paid on site: only Cash or Checks accepted)

Please register for this event by sending an email to: polam.raleigh@gmail.com stating the number of guests (including children)

FOOD – Please bring the food dish to share with others. The club will provide water, juices and sausages from the grill. Please click on the link to signup for the food you plan to bring for PAC Picnic https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094cafac2ca5fa7-pacpicnic#/

We will play games, sing songs and should have a great time in this very spacious shelter in the middle of Cary. Beautiful playground and walking trails are next to the shelter.

DIRECTIONS:
Fred G. Bond Metro Park  801 High House RD, Cary NC, 27513
Follow sign to the Kiwani shelter once you enter the park.
NO ALCOHOLIC DRINKS ARE ALLOWED IN THE PARK.

We hope to see you there!

Directions:

Scott Hall, room 216, 2711 Founders Drive Raleigh, NC, 27607
https://maps.ncsu.edu/#/buildings/SC

If you face D.H.Library from Hillsborough Street/Founders Dr, Scott Hall building is on the right of the library, just behind the campus bus stop.
The closest parking lot is across the Hillsborough Street next to the roundabout near the Scot Hall.

Agenda

1. Summary of the Nowicki endowment events

2. Preparations needed for the picnic on June 4th

3. Maria’s folk cloths return or purchase by club discussion

4. Reservation needed for the fall picnic

5. Discussion about date and reservation for Christmas Dinner

6. Discussion about plans for New Years Eve

7. Budget and membership status

8. Other?

Minutes

1. Nowicki Endowments Events were successful. Deputy Ambasador Adam Krzywosądzki and NCSU officials participated. We did not reach $50,000 but getting closer.

2. June 4th picnic was discussed. We are looking for volunteers to help with grilling and playing music. Another zoom meeting is planed on 6/1/23 8pm to discuss the picnic.

3. Maria’s folk cloths were purchased.

4. Shelter has been reserved for the Fall Club Picnic on 10/1/2023

5. Preferred date for Christmas Dinner is 12/10/2023, location the same as last time. We will ask Malgorzata Federkiewicz to make the reservation.

6. Place for Sylwester - New Years Eve - has been reserved in Club in Raleigh.

7. Budget was presented - we need more members to pay their dues.

8. Our school will participate in the Raleigh's International Food Festival 6/3/2023. School will present a Polish dance. Presentation starts at 1:05pm. More information about the festival is available here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/raleighs-international-food-festival-free-admission-tickets-514035743747?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

The Ignacy Jan Paderewski Piano Festival of Raleigh announces a special piano performance by Korean pianist, winner of the 2022 Paderewski Piano Competition in Los Angeles:

YOUNG SUN CHOI

Saturday, March 11, 2023, 3:00pm

North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

as an inauguration of its Tenth Annual Festival. 

This performance inaugurates the gala anniversary of TWO significant events:

1-- The celebration of the TENTH year of our Ignacy Jan Paderewski Piano Festival of Raleigh.  Ten years!

2-- The celebration of the ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY of Paderewski's second concert in Raleigh, which took place on November 23, 1923, in the old Municipal Auditoroium. 

We draw your attention to our Festival website, where you can purchase tickets and read further about our events and our history.

www.paderewski-festival.org

www.facebook.com/paderewskifestivalraleigh

We hope to see you there!

Mariola is sick and asked to have the PAC meeting via zoom instead at NCSU.

This is the zoom link to the meeting.

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85224518685?pwd=a09PMDdiRXd3czJWUUllTEVUQlpkQT09

Agenda

1.Nowicki Endowment
2. New Years Eve

Meeting Notes:

Meeting was hold by Zoom to reduce time commitment of the Board and members

1. Focus of the meeting was on the discussion of Nowicki Endowment preparations. Following areas were addressed:

1. Seed money from the club ($20K from the bond was cashed and check was prepared for the deposit to the endowment)--- Hanna Gracz responsible

2. Collection of additional funds from the members was discussed, several members already pledged significant amounts ---Hanna Gracz responsible

3. Planned visit of Polish Ambassador Deputy on April 21st and 22nd and preparations to that visit---Wanda Urbanski and Mariola Kopcinski responsible to prepare agenda, dinner is proposed on April 21st, Jowita Mikolaczyk and Monika Pietron offered to coordinate the dinner.

4. Planned lunch meeting with NCSU Department of Design and Architecture professor and administration to discuss preparations to the Maciej Nowicki Day and Exhibit on April 22nd ---Wanda Urbanski, Hanna Gracz and Mariola Kopcinski responsible to meet on March 7th

5. Contact with Maciej Nowicki son in France, and his family in the USA, to support Endowment and Exhibit---Wanda Urbanski responsible

2. Discussion and agreement for the location of Sylwester, 2023

1. Mariola Kopcinski made contact with the Stag Club in Raleigh, and got their agreement that PAC can organize New Years Eve party in their private club

2. Stag Club is very nice, with good kitchen, three rooms (one major and two smaller) and can easily fit 70 plus people

3. PAC Club agree to send refundable deposit of $275 to the Stag Club to secure the place for the party---Jowita Mikolaczyk responsible

4. Potluck party is proposed, with each members brining food and alcohol to keep cost low, details will be discussed later in the year, closer to the event

3. With incoming meeting with the NCSU College of Design on March 7th, Club members and Board agreed to have follow up Zoom call on March 12th, at 7.00PM to discuss outcome in details and define better all necessary preparations

Directions:

Scott Hall, room 216, 2711 Founders Drive Raleigh, NC, 27607
https://maps.ncsu.edu/#/buildings/SC

If you face D.H.Library from Hillsborough Street/Founders Dr, Scott Hall building is on the right of the library, just behind the campus bus stop.
The closest parking lot is across the Hillsborough Street next to the roundabout near the Scot Hall.

Agenda

1. Rozliczenie obiadu gwiazdkowego

2. Dyskusja o Ostatkach

3. Następna Happy Hour

4. Wiosenny piknik (data, lokalizacja)

5. Dyskusja nad obchodami 75 lecia Institut of Design i połączenie z Nowicki historia (web site, Foundation, exhibit)

6. Inne?

Minutes

1) Summary of PAC Christmas Dinner Balance
Total Balance: $342.52 including $283.00 income from Lottery
Income from Membership (not included in Balance): $230.00

2) PAC Mardi Grass Party
Tentative for Feb 19 (Sunday) at Sophie's Bar & Grill. No reservation needed.
Monika Pietron will check availability and interest. Stay tuned for more information. If interested, contact Monika

3) Next PAC Happy Hours
Tentative date Januray 27th. Jowita Mikolajczyk will pickup the place. Stay tuned for more information. If interested, contact Jowita

4) PAC Majówka/Mayday Party
Tentative days May 7th or May 21st. Jadwiga Zerda will check Kiwanis shelter availability for these days. Stay tuned for more information.

5) Initiative to create an Endowment at NCSU in honor of Macie Nowicki (polish architect, creator of Dorton Arena in Raleigh)

All Participants voted in support of the endowment that will be created by Polish American Club Initiative. Survey provided to PAC members so far came back with 100% positive responses (survey is open until February 20th)

Action Items:

A. Mark Fountain to contact Polish Ambassador about his interest and support and to ensure his presence at the 75 anniversary of School of Design NCSU on April 22nd, where Nowicki was the first department head

B. Mark Fountain to contact Nowicki Family to gain their interest and support

C. Mariola Kopcinski to make sure that all necessary documents are signed by February 21st

D. Wanda Urbanski to organize call for Mariola Kopcinski to discuss ppt presentation and Nowicki day on April 22nd (done)

E. Hanna Gracz to coordinate digitalization of the documents about Mark Nowicki, Mark Fountain, Piotr Gucwa and Adam Grygoruk to support her

F. Hanna Gracz and Mariola Kopcinski to prepare 10-12 slides about Maciej Nowicki, outline of write up for the NCSU newsletter and outline of the text for the legacy page

G. Wanda Urbanski to review the above and provide to School of Design by beginning of March, to have it all published on March 16th

H. Wanda Urbanski to work with NCSU to gain chancellor invitation for Polish ambassador for Maciej Nowicki Day on April 22nd

I. Wanda Urbanski to follow up on table purchase for the event (need to know how many people will come from the family and embassy)

6. Next PAC Meeting
Proposed 22nd or 23rd of February

Participated: Hanna Gracz, Malgorzta Federkiewicz, Mark Fountain, Mariola & Peter Kopcinski, Jane Robins, Malgorzata Seaman, Krzysztof Florek, Urszula Urbanski, Monika Pietron, Jadwiga Zerda

Polish school will have Christmas celebration (choinka) on December 17th at Withers Hall, 101 Lampe Dr, Raleigh, NC, room 201. School invites all club members to come and see children dance and if willing to bring some cakes to share after with the children.

Dear Members of the POLISH AMERICAN CLUB OF THE TRIANGLE,

Please celebrate the upcoming Christmas season by participating in our annual, traditional Christmas Dinner.

WHEN   – Sunday, December 11th, 2022, 4:30 PM

WHERE – SOPHIE'S GRILL & BAR, located in West Park Place Shopping Center, 2734 NC-55, Cary, NC 27519

COST – $60 per person

Traditionally, we will exchange the OPLATEK and sing Polish Christmas songs (KOLEDY)

We will also hold a LOTTERY of donated items. Price of the raffle ticket is $2, 6 tickets $10. If you wish to donate to Lottery, please bring an unwrapped item to the restaurant. Proceeds from the Lottery will support PAC's budget.

If you wish to come, you MUST register by sending an email to the polam.raleigh@gmail.com stating the number of guests, no later than Wednesday, Dec 7th. If you plan on coming, please register ASAP. Children 14 years old are welcome.

You can pay ahead via PayPal or at the door with cash or check.

Credit cards will not be accepted at the door.

DINNER MENU (FYI, you will make a choice at the restaurant):

Choice of glass of wine or beer. The restaurant has a full bar should you wish additional drinks (not included in dinner price).

APPETIZERS: Caesar Salad or Minestrone Soup

ENTREES:

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL with mashed potatoes and Marsala wine sauce

GRILLED SALMON and shrimp with angel hair pasta and creamy mushroom sauce

ANGUS STEAK with mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus

VEGETARIAN LASAGNA

DESSERTS:

Chocolate Cake or Creme Caramel

For any questions please contact us by sending an email to: polam.raleigh@gmail.com .

We hope you will join us for this wonderful Christmas event!

PAC Team

Directions:

Scott Hall, room 216, 2711 Founders Drive Raleigh, NC, 27607
https://maps.ncsu.edu/#/buildings/SC

If you face D.H.Library from Hillsborough Street/Founders Dr, Scott Hall building is on the right of the library, just behind the campus bus stop.
The closest parking lot is across the Hillsborough Street next to the roundabout near the Scot Hall.

Agenda

1. Christmas Dinner

2. Sylwester - New Year’s Party

3. International Festival outcome

4. Picnic outcome

5. Christmas parade Raleigh 2022

6. November Happy Hour

7. Scholarship

Minutes

1. Christmas Dinner

   We will accept credit card payment at the door.

   Malgorzata Federkiewicz volunteered to organize the event

2. Sylwester - New Year’s Party

   New Year’s Party in a hotel is canceled - it did not work because we don’t have enough participants.

3. International Festival outcome

   Festival was a big success. We had many participants, Polish school earned $1800 on baked goods sale, those money will be used to organize a trip for our children.. Thanks everyone, specially those who baked the goods.

4. Picnic outcome

   Picnic was a success we had many participants.

5. Christmas parade Raleigh 2022

   Polish school participated in the Christmas parade on November 19th.

6. November Happy Hour

   Happy Hour has been canceled because of small interest and other events at this time

7. Scholarship

   We received one application from Anna Ligezka and decided to forward it to Edward and Maria Majchrowicz.

8. Other business

   Club donated $1000 to Raleigh Paderewski Festival, organized by Mark Fountain in November 2022.

   Polish school will have Christmas celebration (choinka) on December 17th at Withers Hall, 101 Lampe Dr, Raleigh, NC, room 201. Everyone is welcome.

   Next PAC meeting is scheduled on January 12 2023.

For more details please visit the following website:
https://paderewski-festival.org

Paderewski Festival will take place Nov 5 and 6th at 3pm at St Mary’s College and Nov 11 at 7:30 pm and Nov 12 at 3pm at North Carolina Museum of Art.3.