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(2/25/2010) PRCUA State of the Union from Wallace M. Ozog, National President: This is my 12th consecutive State of the Union message to our members and it is one of the most difficult reports presented. This report is a reflection of the economic condition of our nation, as well as the world. No longer can we, as individuals or as an organization, be isolated from the actions of our leaders, either in Washington or internationally.

(2/1/2010) Cinderella – Prince Charming Ball: The M. Konopnicka Adult Culture Group of the PRCUA held its annual Cinderella-Prince Charming Ball at the Lexington House in Hickory Hills, IL, on November 21, 2009. This elegant event has been a time honored tradition for over 38 years, and this year brought the presentation of 42 Candidates and the attendance of over 500 guests.

(1/14/2010) PRCUA Establishes a Haiti Relief Fund: A 7.0 magnitude earthquake ripped Haiti on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. This quake caused much destruction and widespread casualties. This powerful quake was the first in more then two centuries.

(1/1/2010) Traditional IRA Could Now be Rolled Over into an IRA Roth: Starting January 1, 2010, a new tax law will be in effect in which the $100,000 adjusted gross income limit disappears for converting Traditional Individual Retirement Accounts and employer sponsored retirement plans to a Roth IRA.

(1/1/2010) Illinois - Indiana Women’s Division Oplatek: On December 6, the Illinois-Indiana Women’s Division of the PRCUA held its Oplatek Christmas get-together at Candlelight Banquets in Chicago Ridge, IL. It was hosted by District 8 Director Krystyna Lech. Res. President Wallace Ozog, Director Lech and Res. V.P. Anna Sokolowski warmly welcomed guests to the holiday event.

(12/21/2009) Dozin' with Dinos: Back by popular demand, the four Polish fraternals - PRCUA, Polish National Alliance, Polish Women’s Alliance of American and Polish Falcons - have organized another "Dozin' with the Dinos" - a Polish-American group overnight outing at Chicago's Field Museum on Friday, February 5, 2010.

(12/1/2009) Polish American Heritage Polish Custom Essay Contest: The Polish American Heritage Polish Custom Essay Contest sponsored by Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) First Lady, Joann Ozog had fifty-eight entries from the states of Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, Indiana, New Jersey and Wisconsin. Participants ranged in age from adulthood to the younger ones who attended second grade. Employees from Home Office (Chicago Illinois), as well as from the Satellite offices in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Ohio also were able to enter.

(11/30/2009) Fraternalism in Action: Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) has promoted fraternal activities since it was organized in 1873. Some of the activities are still in existence, some have been eliminated, and new ones have been introduced.

(11/17/2009) Coloring Contest Winners–2009: Each year PRCUA sponsors coloring contest in October – Polish American Heritage Month – for PRCUA Juvenile members. The subject of this year was “160 Anniversary of the death of Frederic Chopin” and we paid a tribute to the Polish composer of classical music and virtuoso pianist. His music ranged from patriotic and passionate to simple and beautiful, and he was known as a great teacher of piano during his lifetime.

(11/12/2009) Tom Zbikowski has been nominated to the National Football League (NFL) Pro-Bowl. This young lifetime member of PRCUA #408 St. Florian Society, deserves all of our support! All of Polonia should cast votes in his favor now and continuously until December 21, 2009.

(10/29/2009) Polish America Family Night with the Chicago Bulls will be held at the United Center on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 7:00pm. On this special night, all Polish American families and friends will have the opportunity to experience a great night out at a Bulls' game at half price. Tickets which are regularly $46 are available for only $23.

(10/2/2009) Wspolnota Polska Contest Winners’ Essays: In May, Narod Polski ran an announcement about a contest whereby the Polish organization "Wspolnota Polska” offered Polish American youths a chance to visit Poland for two weeks and acquaint them with the country of their roots, to learn about Polish heritage, art, culture, architecture and everyday life in Poland. The PRCUA selected 6 members at random to participate in that program. PRCUA Res. V.P. Anna Sokolowski asked them to write a essay about their trip.

(10/2/2009) PRCUA President Ozog is Hamtramck Parade Grand Marshal: Hamtramck, Michigan celebrated the end of summer with its Annual Polish Day Festival and Parade that marched down Joseph Campau Street on Labor Day, Monday, September 7. The weather was nice – rain was predicted but it held off until after the parade. Organizers reported that the crowd in attendance was the largest it’s been in the past five years.

(9/14/2009) PRCUA Awards 113 Scholarships: The Scholarship Committee that consisted of Felicia Krupinski, Kenneth P. Gill and Iwona Piacenti selected recipients from the PRCUA Education Fund, Inc. awarding twenty-six approved scholarships for a total of $12,000.00.

(9/1/2009) Introduction to our 137th Anniversary Special and 60th Convention Special: The year 2010 marks the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America’s 137th year of service to our members and the greater Polish American community. Additionally, our 60th Quadrennial Convention will take place in 2010 from August 8th to August 11th in Rosemont, Illinois.

(8/1/2009) The 57th National PRCUA Golf Tournament was held at The Woodlands of Van Buren in Wayne, Michigan the weekend of July 18-19, 2009, under the chairmanship of the host committee, Father Al’s Society #1493.

(8/1/2009) Marketing Position Available: The Polish Roman Catholic Union of America is currently seeking a PRCUA member interested in marketing the products of the PRCUA. This includes Fraternal, Life Insurance and Annuity programs.

Requirements are PRCUA membership, one must be a life insurance agent and preferable to be a FIC. The position requires computer skills especially in word and excel. If one is interested, a resume should be email to info@prcua.org or mailed to:

Polish Roman Catholic Union of America
Attention President Wallace M. Ozog, FICF
984 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago IL 60642-4101

(7/1/2009) Annual Sacred Heart Mass in District 8: After two weeks of rain, the PRCUA was blessed with beautiful weather on Sunday, June 14th for the Annual Sacred Heart Mass in memory of living and deceased PRCUA members. The Mass was held at 2 p.m. at Our Lady of the Woods Church in Orland Park, IL, thanks to the cooperation of Rev. Michael W. O'Connell, Pastor.

(7/1/2009) 2009 Illinois-Indiana Women’s Division Annual Swiecone: On April 26, 2009, the Illinois-Indiana Women’s Division of the Fraternal Department of the PRCUA held their annual Swiecone at the Lido Banquets in Chicago, IL. The afternoon began with a greeting and prayer by Illinois-Indiana Women’s Division President Geraldine Kowalski. Everyone then enjoyed a delicious luncheon at tables that were brightly decorated with a Spring theme.

(6/29/2009) Chance to Win a Polish Eagle Quilt: The Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA) Education Fund is having a "We Love Our Scholars" Luncheon on Thursday, August 6, 2009. In conjunction with this luncheon, there will be a raffle with many beautiful prizes.

(6/15/2009) 72nd National PRCUA Bowling Tournament Was One for the History Books: The 72nd National PRCUA Bowling Tournament was held on April 17-19, 2009 at the New Glass Bowl Lanes in Toledo, OH. Forty-eight teams participated in this event. Many of our bowlers took advantage of the high scoring conditions in this house and "SHOT THE LIGHTS OUT"!! There were not one, not two, but THREE 300 games shot!

(5/18/2009) Support Our Youth by Supporting the PRCUA Education Fund, Inc.: The cost of higher education is increasing at a rapid pace with each passing year. It becomes more difficult for students to attend school and at the same time, work to pay the bills. It is because of financial assistance from organizations like the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America that students are able to attend college and concentrate more on school work rather than go into the work world to pay for their schooling.

(5/11/2009) Fantastic Opportunity for PRCUA Youth: A new program is being offered by the Polish organization, “Wspolnota Polska”, that hopes to acquaint American teens of Polish heritage with the country of their roots.The PRCUA has been asked to select 4 members to participate in the program. Participants will tour Poland for two weeks learning about Polish heritage, art, culture, architecture and everyday life in Poland.

(5/9/2009) Naród Polski Digital Publication Announcement: The Polish Roman Catholic Union of America is pleased to inform all its members that, as part of our green strategy, PRCUA will be producing digital versions of the Naród Polski publication in 2009.

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(5/4/2009) PRCUA President and Controller Attended Mid-year Meeting of the NFCA Investment Section on May 1, 2009. One of the Speakers was Dr. Donald Ratajczak who was born and raised in Manayunk, PA (a community enclave in Philadelphia).

(5/4/2009) Home Office Conducts Training on March 28, 2009 covering the New Life Insurance Applications and Rates, Anti-Money Laundering Policy and Procedures and Agent Ethics Training.

(4/22/2009) The Polish Day Parade Committee is Roasting PRCUA President Wallace Ozog: Support the Hamtramck's Polish Day Parade and join others as the wit and humor flies. The Roast will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at the PNA Hall in Hamtramck, MI.

(4/20/2009) Honoring our Deputies: The Polish Roman Catholic Union of America is pleased to present the 2008 Deputy Honor Roll for Life Insurance Sales and Annuity Sales. Heartfelt thanks and gratitude are extended to the following deputies (agents) and supervisors who have worked throughout the year 2008 to expand the membership base of our fraternal.

(4/6/2009) Happy Easter message from Fr. Walter J. Ptak - National Chaplain, Fr. Anthony D. Iwuc - 1st Vice Chaplain, Msgr. Stanley E. Milewski, P.A. - 2nd Vice Chaplain.

(3/23/2009) PRCUA 2009 State of the Union: As required by the Illinois Department of Insurance, President Wallace M. Ozog reports on the financial condition of the PRCUA and the positive future outlook.

(3/7/2009) PRCUA Joins Other Fraternals in Hosting Polish-American Day 2009: On Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 10:00am - 9:00pm, the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, Polish Women's Alliance, Polish Falcons of America, and Polish National Alliance are hosting Polish-American Day 2009 at Six Flags Great America.

(2/24/2009) PRCUA Joins Other Fraternals in Hosting Polish-American Night 2009: On Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 7:11pm, the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, Polish National Alliance, Polish Falcons of America, and Polish Women's Alliance are hosting Polish-American Night 2009 at U.S Cellular Field.

(2/16/2009) $7,600 in Prizes Awarded to PRCUA Societies: On January 28th, a drawing was held, with the PRCUA Executive Officers and Staff of the Membership Department present, to select the winners in PRCUA’s Annual Society Membership Promotion. There were a total of 31 entries, earned by Societies for life insurance applications approved from Dec. 16, 2007 to Dec. 15, 2008.

(2/16/2009) Take a Pro-Life Stand: The Polish Roman Catholic Union of America is joining together with other Catholic fraternal organizations, and with thousands of Catholic parishes across the nation, in a letter campaign urging members of Congress to oppose the "Freedom of Choice Act" (FOCA) and to retain existing laws against government funding and promotion of abortion.

(2/16/2009) PRCUA to host Easter Polish Culture Day: Saturday, March 28, 2009. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Celebrate Easter by learning Polish traditions. Sample traditional Easter food and learn its significance. Experience various types of Old World hands-on Easter folk art. All proceeds will benefit the PRCUA Education Fund, Inc.
Easter Polish Culture Day Registration Form

(2/10/2009) PRCUA Education Fund Partners with Jewel Osco on Pulaski Day Scholarship: The Polish Roman Catholic Union of America Education Fund, Inc. is pleased to announce their new partnership with Jewel Osco. Jewel Osco, sponsors of the Pulaski Day Scholarship, have chosen the PRCUA Education Fund to facilitate the annual scholarship. The scholarship will be presented at the Official State of Illinois Pulaski Day Celebration, held in the Great Hall of the Polish Museum of America. The PRCUA Education Fund Committee will select 5 recipients, each of whom will receive a $1,000.00 scholarship applicable for the 2009-2010 school year. High school seniors and college students who will be continuing their undergraduate studies are encouraged to apply. Submissions must be received by February 23, 2009.

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(2/10/2009) Stypendia z okazji Dnia Pułaskiego od Jewel-Osco przy współpracy z Funduszem Edukacyjnym Zjednoczenia Polskiego Rzymsko Katolickiego w Ameryce: Fundusz Edukacyjny Zjednoczenia Polskiego Rzymsko Katolickiego w Ameryce z radością zawiadamia o swojej nowej współpracy z Jewel Osco. Jewel Osco, sponsor corocznych stypendiów z okazji Dnia Pułaskiego, wybrał Fundusz Edukacyjny Zjednoczenia do współpracy przy ocenie aplikacji stypendialnych. Stypendia zostaną zaprezentowane w czasie oficjalnych stanowych obchodów Dnia Pułaskiego, które będą miały miejsce w Sali Głównej Muzeum Polskiego w Ameryce. Komitet Funduszu Edukacyjnego ZPRKA wybierze 5 zwycięzców konkursu, z których każdy otrzyma stypendium w wysokości $1,000 z przeznaczeniem na rok akademicki 2009-2010. Zachęcamy uczniów ostatniej klasy liceum oraz studentów studiów dziennych szkół wyższych do składania aplikacji. Termin składania podań upływa 23 lutego 2009.

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(1/30/2009) PRCUA Annuity Facts: PRCUA is proud to offer the much desired Annuity plans in our currently strong portfolio of financial products, which are available to help you to provide a secure financial future for yourself and your family. Our annuities are extremely competitive in today's market.

(1/30/2009) PRCUA Member Goes Down in History: PRCUA Deputy and long-time member, John F. Danielewicz of New Britain, CT made his mark on history when Dr. Evelyn M. Czerpak, Head of the Naval Historical Collection at the Naval War College in Newport, RI, interviewed him for over an hour on November 10, 2008.

(1/30/2009) PRCUA District 7 Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner: Catered by Ray Harrington Sunday, March 15, 2009, Cocktails 1:00 p.m. - Dinner 2:00 p.m. at the PRCUA Social Hall, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL

(1/19/2009) Introducing the 2009 PRCUA Cinderella and Prince Charming: The M. Konopnicka Adult Culture Group of the PRCUA held its Annual Cinderella - Prince Charming Ball at the Lexington House in Hickory Hills, IL on November 22, 2008. This elegant event provides an opportunity for high school age PRCUA members to be formally presented to society by their parents and honored by their family and friends.

(1/15/2009) Temporary IRS waiver from taking the 2009 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD): On December 23, 2008, the United States of America President signed the Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008 (the Act) into law. Section 201 of the Act waives any required minimum distributions (RMDs) for 2009 for IRAs. Therefore, for 2009, you are not required to take an RMD from your IRA. This waiver applies to participants in these plans as well as beneficiaries.

(1/5/2009) PRCUA to Help the Felician Sisters Build a Brighter Tomorrow: The Felician Sisters have served the Polish American community in the United States for 135 years! Now, the Felician Sisters are turning to the PRCUA, and its members, to support the renovation of their Provincial House in
Western New York so that it can better accommodate the retired Sisters.


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