From the Desk ofNational President,James P. Jozwiak

Unia Polska w Ameryce

Official Publication of the Polish Union of America,a Life Insurance and Fraternal Benefit Society

“A Society of people helping people working toward the future.”

As Easter will soon be here, it reminds us that it is a time of renewal, a beginning, and a start into a new future. It is similar to the continued beginning and rebuilding of the

Polish Union of America. Through the support of the many new and existing members who have continued their commitment to the future of our fraternal, our family and friends can continue to enjoy the many fraternal benefits. I would like to thank all the people who supported the “Cash for Christmas” raffle. It was a huge success! In this issue you can read the lucky winners who enjoyed extra cash for the holidays.

As general agent for the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, Polish Falcons of America, and the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, I have the ability to provide you with various insurance and annuity products that best suit your needs. Depending on the Fraternal, we can offer you annuities for two, four, five, seven or ten years, with rates from 2% to as much as 3 ½%. Call the office for more information. (716) 677-0220.

RESERVE NOW! DON’T BE LEFT OUT! AS WE HAVE ONLY A FEW CABINS REMAINING ON OUR CANADA – NEW ENGLAND CRUISE, which is 8 days and 7 nights, Sept. 10 – 17, 2016, offering “free style” cruising, 14 restaurants, and you can be as casual OR formal as you like! Package includes transportation to and from the Port of New York from West Seneca, luggage handling, port taxes, air conditioned rooms, all meals on board the Norwegian Gem, morning and afternoon snacks, 24 hour room service with cabin steward, nightly entertainment, Las Vegas style casino, swimming pool and activities. The Norwegian Gem will dock at four famous ports – Halifax, Nova Scotia; St. John and Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick; Portland, Maine; and Newport, Rhode Island. For more information see page two, and call our office for your reservation.

Our second exciting trip is 3 days/2 nights in Atlantic City, New Jersey, June 26 – 28, 2016. It includes two nights lodging at the Resorts Hotel and Casino, $25 slot bonus, $30 food credits, visit to Atlantic City Boardwalk, luggage handling and taxes, motor coach transportation, all for just $299. per person (double occupancy). For more information, see page 3. Also on page three, you will find the Scholarship application request form.

As you can see, we have another exciting year of great products,

POLISH UNION OF AMERICA745 Center RdWest Seneca NY 14224-2108

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OPTION 1Annual Membership dues will be as follows:

$25/year - individual$35/year - couple

$50/year - family (parents & children up to 18 years)$20/year - student (over 19 and up)

OPTION 2Purchase new insurance and annuity products made available through the

First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association,Polish Falcons of America, Polish Roman Catholic Union of America, or Foresters.

OPTION 3Make a donation toward the Polish Union of

America’s Scholarship Fund and/or Activities.

Please note:OPTION 1 & 3 - You will receive the many benefits of

the Polish Union of America.

OPTION 2 - You will receive the many benefits of the above mentioned fraternal that you choose!

In order to receive these benefits you must apply by mail, phone, or in person at the headquarters of the Polish Union of America, 745 Center Rd., West Seneca, NY 14224. Phone: (716) 677-0220.

Make your commitment to continue your membership or become a new member of the Polish Union of America!

Name: ___________________________________Address: __________________________________________________________________________Phone: ___________________________________

Spring Issue 2016

Non Profit Org.U.S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 225Buffalo, New York

MemberJozef Augustyn - Snyder, NY

Richard F. Baran - Cheektowaga, NY

Matthew Barszcz - Schenectady, NY

Ryta Leo - Cheektowaga, NY

Ernestine Krawczyk - Amsterdam, NY

Eleanor Lipa - Cheektowaga, NY

Stanley Potok - Woodhaven, MI

Linda M. Rybak - Alden, NY

Loretta Tarpinian - Youngstown, NY

Helen Turowski - Poughkeepsie, NY

In MemoriamWe extend our sympathy to the families and

friends of recently deceased members.

trips, and benefits to offer. At this time I would like to wish everyone a Happy Easter, from the officers, directors and staff of the Polish Union of America.

Fraternally yours,

12/1 - R. Rudnicki, Lackawanna, NY12/2 - T. Irish, Springville, NY12/3 - D. Grzybowski,Colden, NY 12/4 - C. Stravino, West Seneca, NY12/5 - D. Swierat, Depew, NY12/6 - L. Slanovich, Arcade, NY12/7 - M. Hahn, Angola, NY12/8 - J. Ross, Dunkirk, NY12/9 - J. Witkowski, Hamburg, NY12/10 - V. Guzman, Derby, NY12/11 - C. Rydzynski, Sloan, NY12/12 - A. Szafranski, West Seneca, NY12/13 - E. Benczkowski, Cheektowaga, NY12/14 - D. Jozwiak, Springville, NY12/15 - M. Dombrowski, Cheektowaga, NY12/16 - B. Slevar, Greensboro, NC

12/17 - C. Potts, Niagara Falls, NY12/18 - R. Conrad, West Valley, NY12/19 - A. Oleszkowski, Eden, NY12/20 - M. Dombrowski, Cheektowaga, NY12/21 - C. Jozwiak, Springville, NY12/22 - R. Maciejewski, East Amherst, NY12/23 - E. Kurcz, Orchard Park, NY12/24 - G. Jaskier, Cheektowaga, NY12/25 - T. Brudz, Brockport, NY12/26 - L. Klice, Lake View, NY12/27 - M. Nawrot, East Concord, NY12/28 - C. McGowan, Buffalo, NY12/29 - D. Saber, North Tonawanda, NY12/30 - M. Tobin, Lackawanna, NY12/31 - P. Zak, Akron, NY

Cash for Christmas Winners

Cash for Christmas (2) Early Bird Winners:Halloween - A. Oleszkowski, Eden, NY

Thanksgiving - Florence Pitak, Lackawanna, NY

Polish Union of America’s

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1. An applicant must be a member of the Polish Union of America who complied with the requirements set by a rededication commitment letter sent in February 2016. If you have any questions call: 716-677-0220, or toll free: 1-800-724-2782.

2. An applicant must be planning to enroll or already be enrolled in a full-time undergraduate and/or graduate course of study for the 2016-2017 academic year.

3. Along with the 2016 Scholarship Application Form, an applicant must submit a copy of their most recent college or high school senior transcripts; and a current photo with the applicant’s name printed on the reverse side. No exceptions. This is a requirement. Incomplete applications will be returned.

4. Deadline: July 10, 2016. Applications postmarked after July 10, 2016, will NOT be considered.

5. Polish Union of America Scholarships will be awarded in two categories:

a. $100 will be awarded to a member, who because of location does not participate in Polish Union of America activities, but is involved in Polish Cultural or Church activities in their area, which is the National Board Scholarship.

b. $200 will be awarded to a member who submits a cover letter, or essay requesting consideration for our named scholarships. You can only submit for one named scholarship.

6. Forward all materials to: Polish Union of America Scholarship Committee 745 Center Road West Seneca, New York 14224-2108

Polish Union of America Scholarship Committee

Brandon M. Machajewski, Chairman,Norbert Ratajczyk, National Director

James P. Jozwiak, ex officio, National President

Please note that scholarship awards will be mailed after January. It was brought to our attention that some applicants received the scholarship, but never attended college in the fall.

Name __________________________________________

Address ________________________________________

City ___________________________________________

State ________________________ Zip ______________

Please send me an application for a 2016-2017 Polish Union of America Scholarship. I will be beginning or continuing my college career in August/September 2016. Please return coupon to:

Polish Union of America Scholarship Committee745 Center Road, West Seneca, New York 14224-2108

Polish Union of AmericaScholarship Application Request Form

Polish Union of America2015 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Package Includes:•Air-conditionedcabinwithprivatebathroom•AllmealsonboardtheNORWEGIANGEM•Morning&afternoonsnacks•24-hourroomservice•Cabinsteward•Health&FitnessCenter•Nightlyentertainment•LasVegas-stylecasino•Swimmingpool&activities•Porttaxes•LuggageHandling•Transportationtoandfrom thePortofNewYorkfrom WestSeneca•Halifax,NovaScotia•St.JohnandBayofFundy,NewBrunswick•Portland,Maine•Newport,RhodeIsland

Trip CancellationProtection InsurancePricesstartingat$71perperson

Inside Cabin Category - ID

$119900Per Person

Double Occupancy

Outside Cabin Category - OB

$139900Per Person

Double Occupancy

Balcony Cabin Category - BB

$179900Per Person

Double Occupancy

A $ 250 deposit will confirm your

reservation!

Call our office at: 716-677-0220 or cell: 716-998-2501 for more information.Call our office at: 716-677-0220 or

cell: 716-998-2501 for more information.

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick

Portland, Maine

Newport, Rhode Island

OfferingFree Style Cruising!

14 Restaurants!Be as Casual or Dressy

As you like! Package Includes

• 2 Nights Lodging at the Resorts Hotel & Casino• $30.00 Food Credit to use during your stay• $25.00 Slot Bonus• Visit to the Atlantic City Boardwalk• Casino Revue (When Available)• Souvenir Gift• Luggage Handling• Taxes• Motor Coach Transportation

Special Price

Only $29900

Per Person Double Occupancy

Atlantic City Gambling Capital of the East Coast!

Trip! 3 DAYS - 2 NIGHTSJUNE 26 - 28, 2016