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PNA of Wallingford's 121st Anniversary Celebration

September 27, 2021

People gathered from near and far on Saturday, August 14th, in Wallingford, CT, to celebrate a milestone accomplishment of Lodge 513: our 121st Anniversary! What a day it was! Officers, lodge members, and friends of the PNA of Wallingford volunteered to put on an incredible extravaganza. The day was hot and humid with a brief rain shower, but nothing could dampen the Polish pride and spirit on display. The beautiful PNA Park was the venue for our "Old Fashioned Polish Picnic" theme. John Gora & G�rale from Ontario, Canada, provided fabulous music and entertainment. Czapiga's Polish market of Meriden, CT, provided the Polish and American food for the day. Lots of energy, lots of fellowship, and lots of celebration were on tap this day!

We were honored to have Frank Spula, National President of the PNA, in attendance. Mr. Spula recognized the PNA of Wallingford for its accomplishments and made several award presentations. Lodge 513 Financial Secretary Ed Zolkiewicz received an appreciation Award for his 25 years of service as Secretary to our Lodge. Next, PNA Business Board Director Teresa Struziak Sherman and Region A Fraternal Advisor Irene Grabowy came to the stage and joined President Spula. Mr. Spula spoke fondly of Lodge 513's past and complimented us on our vision and commitment to the future. He then called up Lodge 513 President Ed Zavaski to receive a Milestone Award for our 121 years of dedicated service, devotion, and commitment to the Polish National Alliance. Ed accepted this award on behalf of all the officers & members of Lodge 513 and Vice-President John Zielinski.

Kevin Scarpati, Mayor of the City of Meriden, presented us with a Proclamation designating August 14th, 2021, as Polish National Alliance Lodge 513 Day. Next up was Rosanne Paluszewski Ford, President of the Midstate Chamber of Commerce, who presented our lodge with an Appreciation Award for our 121 years of service to the community. Later on, State of Connecticut Representative Craig Fishbein presented Lodge 513 with an Official Citation from the Connecticut General Assembly in Recognition of our 121st Anniversary.

All in all, it was a fabulous day of celebration. From our founding in April of 1900 to this day, we are honored to be entrusted as stewards for our founding fathers of Lodge 513 in Wallingford. I believe the late St. John Paul II said it best: "Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence"! May we together stay strong and build a bigger and better PNA.

 
 

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