Witamy everyone!
I am humbled and honored to have been chosen to lead this long-standing, respected women’s organization. I am supported by a talented and experienced board of directors and together with their guidance, I am confident we will be able to continue our mission of preserving Polish traditions and promoting Polish heritage. At the same time, we are looking into the future on how best to expand our membership, introduce ourselves to a wider audience in our community and continue to have a lasting impact for future generations with a tie to their Polish ethnicity.
I want to recognize and promote all the ways our Polanki members can and do support our organization throughout the year. We recognize your dedicated volunteer time is precious as you balance work, family and life in general, so thank you for giving of yourselves to others.
This past year volunteers have:
- Planned, participated in and executed large scale events
- Formed or continued on committees
- Dedicated countless hours to Polish Fest, Holiday Folk Fair, College Achievement Awards and Awards Tea, a plethora of community-wide fairs, cultural events and concerts or lectures
- Ensured our members are appreciated through recognition, cards and celebrations
- Maintained and ensured past investments or projects continue to thrive such as our Polanki Library and Kosciuszko Monument
- Shared knowledge and provided education on folk art and pottery
- Met, engaged, spoke with and provided education to countless community members
This list of dedications could be endless and I, along with our board of directors, are grateful for each and every one of our members who so graciously share their time, energy and passion with anyone they meet!
I look forward to strengthening relationships with current members, learning more about each one of you and welcoming new friends to the organization. We are always excited to welcome new women to our group as I know Milwaukee has deep roots in our Polish heritage. We invite you to share your past with us, learn more from us and work alongside us to ensure the culture and traditions of our beloved Polska are carried on for generations to come.
Julie Lenkiewicz
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