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Polish American Congress – Maryland Division

Agenda for the General Meeting

Thursday March 27^th 

^{7 PM, PNA 1627 Eastern Avenue}

Prayer and Salute to our Flag^,

Minutes from last meeting

Treasurers Report

Correspondence

Old Business

Polish Student Workers Update

A meeting was held in Senator Mikulski’s Office with representatives from the U.S. State Department to discuss changes in the Work-Study Program. Changes are necessary to prevent problems encountered by Polish students in previous years.  New regulations are being prepared and we have been asked to participate in finalizing them. 

Our PAC Division should lead in preparing a community Newsletter

With the help of each organization, an on-line and hard copy community newsletter should be done at least once each quarter to keep everyone informed.  New guidelines will be presented.

Chopin Monument Update

The Baltimore Immigration Project

New Business

Polish Orphans coming to Baltimore

This year there will be 25 orphans of Polish workers that were killed in mine accidents in Poland the past year.  They will be accompanied by a doctor and 3 chaperones, for the full day here, as we have done in past years.

Membership Renewal

The National Headquarters of the PAC has increased dues for the first time in over 15 years, and consequently, we have voted to adjust for this change by increasing the dues to $35 per year.  Your renewal is very important so we may continue the programs we are working on.

Controversy regarding Poland’s possible joining of the European Union

A discussion will take place regarding the advantages and disadvantages to Poland, a very hot topic that involves the future of a “free” and independent Poland. 

PAC participation in Polish Festival-May 30, 31, June 1

New management of the committee has resulted in a profit for the first time in many years, and now wants to enhance the ethnic portion of the festival.  The PAC Maryland Division should contribute to this change.  Discussion will take place, and organizations will be requested to participate in some manner.

By-Laws Revision

Organization topics

            Polish Heritage Association

            Polish Legion of American Veterans

            National Katyn Foundation

            Polish National Alliance

            Polish Festival Committee of Maryland (New PAC organization)

National Council of Directors Meeting May 8-10, 2003