Promotional Seminar
PAPA will be hosting a Promotional Seminar Workshop on Monday, June 17th, 2013.
Please click here for a flyer with additional information.
Spring 2013 Newsletter
The PAPA Spring 2013 Newsletter is now available online. Please see the Newsletter page for more information.
Illinois State Police Ride
The Illinois State Police motorcycle ride will be held on July 20th, 2013.
Please click here for a flyer with additional information.
PAPA Banquet
Thank you to all who attended the 2013 Polish Constitution Day Parade, as well as the Annual Awards Banquet. A very special thanks to our friends from the NYPD Pulaski Association for making the trip to Chicago to attend both events with us. Visit them at http://nypdpulaski.org/ or on Facebook to keep up with their organization's activities. Although the Polish American Police Association of New Jersey was not able to attend, we know they were there in spirit. Their activities can be followed at http://www.papaofnj.org/.
Aurelio's Pizza
Aurelio's Pizza (http://aureliospizza.com/) supports PAPA and law enforcement officers everywhere!
Click here to read a letter from Aurelio's regarding their generous contribution to our post-parade luncheon.
White Sox Outing
Join us for a night of baseball at U.S. Cellular Field when the White Sox take on the Orioles, Tuesday July 2nd at 6:00pm.
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Best Machine and Welding
BEST MACHINE & WELDING CO., INC., is looking for a business parner. Click HERE for flyer with more information.
The 2012 PAPA Scholarship Recipients
Joseph T. Potasiak Associate Member Scholarship: Alexandra V. Brown, Northern Illinois University
Paul S. Jankowski Sworn Member Scholarship: Robert M. Serwa - Lake Forest University
Paul S. Jankowski Sworn Member Scholarship: Madeleine Klichowski - Northwestern University
Law Enforcement Positions
Sycamore:
The ONLINE APPLICATION is NOW AVAILABLE! In addition to the ONLINE APPLICATION, be sure to review MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON WWW.PUBLICSAFETYRECRUITMENT.COM.
CLICK HERE for additional information
Mt. Prospect:
The ONLINE APPLICATION is NOW AVAILABLE! In addition to the ONLINE APPLICATION, be sure to review MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE ON WWW.PUBLICSAFETYRECRUITMENT.COM.
CLICK HERE for additional information
Topinka Announces Polish Advisory Council Members
CHICAGO - Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka announced the formation of a 10-member Polish Advisory Council to consult her on matters of importance to the community and work with the Comptroller's office to address those concerns.
Specifically, Topinka announced that Polish Advisory Council members include: Anna Zolkowski Sobor, President of the Old Irving Park Association, Dr. Jozef Mazurek, President of the Polish American Medical Association of Chicago, Krysztof Hanusiak, Niles trustee and owner of Royal Kitchen and Bath Cabinets, Maria Ciesla, President of the Polish Museum of America, Stanley Jendzejec, past Vice President of the Polish National Alliance, and Tomasz Surma, President of the Polish American Police Association.
"These leaders will provide invaluable insight in further strengthening the Polish community," Topinka said. "I am grateful that they are willing to serve, and I look forward to many meaningful discussions in the months ahead."
Scheduled to meet quarterly, the volunteer Council is one of several advisory panels created by Topinka to ensure direct communication with communities throughout the state. Other Advisory Councils include: African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic, Rural Affairs and Women. Advisory Council members come from a variety of backgrounds, geographic regions and areas of expertise.
Topinka will work with each group to propose and/or promote possible and existing legislation to advance the well-being of respective communities. For more information on the Comptroller's Office, please visit: www.illinoiscomptroller.com.
Front Row: Krysztof Hanusiak and Tomasz Surma.
Back Row: Maria Ciesla, Stanley Jendzejec, Illinois State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, Dr. Jozef Mazurek, and Anna Zolkowski Sobor.
Not Pictured: Mary Anselmo, Charles Komosa, Stan Nowak, and Joan Allen Smuda.
Treasurer Dan Rutherford: Message on Polish Independence
State Treasurer Dan Rutherford took the time to write to PAPA. Here is his letter:
Dear Tom,
I wish the people of Poland the warmest wishes of success on the 93rd anniversary of the nation's independence.
Since the early days of this country, Polish people have contributed greatly to our nation. Generals Kosciuszko and Pulaski for instance, provided our revolutionary armies with training that was instrumental in beating the British and securing our own independence. Today, Polish troops fight alongside National Guard troops from Illinois and other US military units in Iraq and Afghanistan in the global war on terror.
Poles have made a lasting impact around the world as well. Since 1918, nineteen people of Polish descent have been awarded the Nobel Prize. During that same period, at least two Poles have gone on to become heads of state of other countries (Israel and The Holy See) and one of those became Pope. Poland has excelled in education as well, boasting a literacy rate of over 99 percent.
Poland has been a leader in democracy and equality too. It created the first democratic constitution of any European country and the Polish constitution is the second oldest one in history. And just recently, Polish parliament chose their first female speaker.
I am honored to be treasurer of the state with the highest concentration of Polish people outside of Poland. Throughout our shared histories, Poland has been an invaluable partner. I look forward to continued partnerships with my Polish friends to bring prosperity to our respective constituencies.
Sincerely,
Dan Rutherford
Illinois State Treasurer
Motel 95 and Campground
John Kachka (Ret.-CPD) is extending a discount to PAPA members for lodging accomodations in Hixton, WI.
Please visit www.motel95.com for more information.
Aurora Sportsmen's Club
Save $100 on your membership to the Aurora Sportsmen's Club. Contact PAPA member Rich Adorjan at the next PAPA meeting to find out how.
The Aurora Sportsmen's Club (ASC, Inc) has been in operation for more than 60 years and is incorporated as a Not-For-Profit Illinois Corporation. The Club operates as a "Members Only" organization dedicated to training and education. It currently conducts all of its activities and programs at its new 518 acre site located just south of Waterman, Illinois. Many of the Club's activities are open to the general public.
CLICK HERE here to visit the club website or CLICK HERE for a flyer with more information
Who We Are?
The Polish American Police Association of Chicago and Illinois (P.A.P.A.) is a social and fraternal organization, founded in 1964, for Chicago Police Officers and their families who are of Polish and Slavic descent. Since then P.A.P.A. has grown beyond the City of Chicago and now encompasses members from more than 50 local, state, county and Federal law enforcement agencies within the State of Illinois and across the country. P.A.P.A. even has members who are police officers in Poland. Civilians from all communities and professions with strong ties to their heritage and/or law enforcement are welcomed as Associate members. P.A.P.A. currently has over 400 active and associate members.
P.A.P.A. activities include general membership monthly meetings, a yearly race track outing, a family picnic, participation in the Polish Constitution Day Parade and an annual dinner dance recognizing individuals whose accomplishments reflect pride in their heritage and have a positive impact on the community. Proceeds from this and other events help finance the P.A.P.A. college scholarship fund. P.A.P.A. grants three partial college scholarships to the children of its members.
P.A.P.A. is a pro active organization interested in fostering the fraternal, ethnic, cultural, educational, civic, charitable, political and professional interests of its members and the Polish-Slavic communities. P.A.P.A. provides financial and manpower support for various social service and professional organizations that provide services to the immigrant and Polish-American community.
