2011 DISTRICT XV CONVENTION

District XV Convention - June 25, 2011 - Terre Coupee, Liberty Star Lodge 3078

       I would like to thank all the Committees, Delegates, Participants and Commissioners for a successful District XV Convention this year and thank Our Regional Director Barbara Martin for attending.  All Committees accomplished a great deal and had brilliant ideas reported this year; Heather Jacobs on Sports & Youth, Phyllis Murphy on Ways Means, Laurie Szczypiorski on Membership, Pat Gustas on Resolutions, Jeff Wilenski on Action Committee, and the Audit Committee did thorough job.
     
      Some great ideas that came about at convention: to offset the Debutant & Squire Ball from the Nation Convention, have younger age participation in the Ball, recruitment and training for Financial Secretary’s and PNA insurance informational seminar, Polish displays and exhibits, have more District events, the importance of fraternalism and having (fun) activities, to get more kids involved, have wii games / tournaments, online games, card night, bowling, implement a suggestion box, use of email, face book, websites, and the internet. District cookbook delay issues brought to attention and hopefully escalated.
     
      Congratulations to Man of the Year: Jason Newgent of South Bend PNA 83 Club, Woman of the Year:
Phyllis Dunajski of Silver Bell Club 2365 and the Leadership Star Award: Allison Abbott of New Carlisle Liberty Star Lodge 3078.
     
      Cheers to the Liberty Star Lodge for hosting the Convention and to the Cooks Marci and Louise for preparing the delicious lunch. Condolences to Lodge 3134, and all family and friends of Lottie Kubiak.

       2012 District XV Officers sworn in by Barbara Martin: Joe Samreta (2365, Gary), Jean Podzielinski (3149, Ft. Wayne), Heather Jacobs (83, South Bend), Betty Cellbazaar, Secretary (83, South Bend), Jeanette Filip, Treasurer (1120, La Porte), Nancy Teller (3134, Gary), Laurie Szczypiorski, (3078, New Carlisle), Allison Abbot (3078, New Carlisle) and Jeff Wilenski (3149, Ft. Wayne).

- Jeff Wilenski

THE 2011 CONVENTION ACTION COMMITTEE LETTER & QUESTIONNAIRE  Read more

2011 District XV Convention Action Committee

The Action Committee was added on the agenda, for the appointments of Committees, at the 2010 Convention. The purpose is to serve as useful information pertaining to ways and ideas to help Lodges and the District fulfill its goals and purpose. Follow-ups are made to each Lodge after the Convention that lists the proposed resolutions and ideas from all the Committees, reports and proposals at the Convention.

I would like to thank all the Committees, Delegates, Participants and Commissioners for a successful District XV Convention this year. All Committees accomplished a great deal and had brilliant ideas to report. Below is a brief outline from the Action Committee and not from the Convention minutes. If any ideas were overlooked here, I apologize. It will be implemented in to the goals and communication shortly.

Reports given from the 2011 District XV Committees:

Ways & Means: (report given by Phyllis Murphy)

- District Cookbook status
- More Lodge Social Events/Functions
- Have District Social Events/Functions
  (District picnic, go to events (i.e. Dyngus Day) as a District group-activity)

Resolutions: (report given by Pat Gustas)

- Recruitment and training for Financial Secretary’s and PNA insurance informational seminar
- Have Polish displays and exhibits
- Home Office to be pro-active

Membership: (report given by Lori Szczypiorski)

- Have wii games / tournaments, online games, bowling
- Implement a suggestion box
- Have events that are appealing to the younger generation
- Ask members to give 3 reasons of why to join

Sports & Youth: (report given by Heather Jacobs)

- Exclusive members becoming extent / do more events/functions in community
- Fraternalism / Have District (fun) events/ invite everyone
  (See about special rates for group activity)
- Get kids involved

A need to offset the Debutant & Squire Ball from the Nation Convention, have younger age participate in the Ball. Implement use of email, facebook, websites, and the internet for communications.

If you feel that a proposal wasn’t mentioned please let me know: send email to: jwilenski@netscape.net, so that we can add it in the communication of the committee to the lodges.

Please spend a minute to fill out and send back the following District XV AC Questionnaire. We encourage for you to share this communication and have your lodge / council members also fill out the questionnaire and send back to us.

Thank you and Best Wishes, from the 2011 District XV Convention Action Committee Delegates: Millie Rytel and Jeff Wilenski

Sincerely,
Jeff Wilenski




POLISH POLISH NATIONAL ALLIANCE
of the U.S. of N.A.

2011 District XV Action Committee Questionnaire:

Name: _______________________________________ Lodge/Council No:_________________
Phone: ______________________________ email: ___________________________________


List additional suggestions, comments, or ideas covered or not covered by 2011 Committee Reports: _____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

List three reasons why you, or a new member, should become a member of the PNA:
1. ___________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________

Ideas for District XV Group Event: __________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________

If the District XV would hold an event to promote fraternalism, Polish heritage or other activities in the state of Indiana, would you be willing to help, volunteer, or assist in the event in some capacity? Y / N

Do you use any means via internet for communication for your lodge? Y / N
Do you use email for communication for your lodge? Y / N

Do you have a web page for your lodge? Y / N

If no, do you plan to have in future? Y / N
If no please check all reasons that may apply:
_ confusing    _ cost    _ no internet    _ too busy    _ not important    _ not sure    _ other

Do you use Facebook as a way to communicate? Y / N

If no, do you plan to use in future? Y / N
If no please check all reasons that may apply:
_ confusing    _ cost    _ no internet    _ too busy    _ not important    _ not sure    _ other

List all ways your lodge currently uses to communicate: __________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

Ideas or suggestions for fundraisers: ________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

Do you or your family plan to participate in future District XV events or benefits? Y / N
_ Conventions    _ Deb & Squire Ball    _ Scholarships    _ Spelling Bee   _ Cookie Contest
_ Bowling    _ Kids coloring contest     _ Memorial Mass     _ Other________________

Do you plan to purchase a copy of the District XV Cookbook when it becomes available? Y / N
_ I would like to receive information about the cookbook when it becomes available.

Would you be willing to attend an informal seminar on the benefits of PNA insurance? Y / N

(Please use the backside or additional pages if needed to complete this questionnaire)

Please send completed questionairs to:
e-mail: jwilenski@netscape.net

or send in printed form by postal mail to:
Jeff Wilenski, c/o: District XV Action Committee
1730 Maumee Avenue
Fort Wayne, IN 36803