Song and Dance Concert 2023
A magical day of folklore… On March 19, 2023, the Polish National Alliance hosted its annual Song & Dance Concert at Lake Zurich High School Performing Arts Center in Lake Zurich, IL, where eight Polish folk song and dance ensembles subsidized by the PNA performed. Part of PNA’s mission is to preserve Polish culture and […]
Casimir Pulaski Day Proclamation
Casimir Pulaski Day Proclamation from Mayor Alpogianis On February 28, 2023, Village of Niles Mayor George D. Alpogianis presented President Frank Spula of the Polish National Alliance and Polish American Congress with a proclamation in honor of Casimir Pulaski Day. The proclamation commemorates the life of General Pulaski who was essential to the United States’ victory during […]
Zgoda Spring 2023 – Spring in Full Bloom
Hello, Zgoda! The Zgoda Spring 2023 issue will arrive at doorsteps across the country shortly! This exciting issue features a new layout and design changes. The ‘A Remarkable Member’ series returns with PNA National Treasurer Mr. Steve H. Tokarski as the featured member. Don’t miss what’s been happening in PNA regions and lodges across the […]
Być Polakiem Contest
International Contest – 14th Edition 2022/2023 If you live outside of Poland but feel as if your heart is still in Poland, then the Być Polakiem contest may be for you! This contest is organized by the Świat na Tak Foundation in Poland and is fully conducted in Polish. Children and young adults aged 6-22 […]
The Year of Copernicus
Much to celebrate in the Polish-American community! On February 13, 2023, the Polish National Alliance hosted representatives from Poland to celebrate The Year of Copernicus (Rok Kopernikowski). Representatives from the Government of Poland and the Wspólnota Polska Association were present. Last month, President Spula met with representatives in Poland. They discussed joint initiatives between the […]
Secretary Alexi Giannoulias Visits PNA
Secretary Giannoulias – A Friend of Polonia On February 2, 2023, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias visited the Polish National Alliance in Chicago to meet with President Frank Spula and other leaders of the Polish-American community. Giannoulias began by stating the PNA has been there for him from the beginning, and he thanked the […]
History of PNA’s Logo
Ever wondered about the meaning behind PNA’s logo? The history of the Polish National Alliance’s logo is connected to the January Uprising, which broke out in 1863 and lasted until the autumn of 1864. At the time, Poland was under partition by Prussia, Russia, and Austria-Hungary. On January 22, 1863, Poles launched a rebellion against […]
2022 Person of the Year
Recognizing outstanding leaders in Polonia On January 18, 2023, Dziennik Związkowy presented the Polish Teachers Association in America (Zrzeszenie Nauczycieli Polskich w Ameryce) with the 2022 Person of the Year (Człowiek Roku) award. Dziennik Związkowy annually recognizes an outstanding person or organization within the Polish community. For the second time, Dziennik Związkowy awarded the Person […]
Song & Dance Concert 2023
Escape into the magic of folklore… After a three year break, the Polish National Alliance Song & Dance Concert is back! Please join us on March 19, 2023, at 1:00 pm for a magical day filled with breathtaking performances by PNA’s dance and choral groups. The Song & Dance Concert will be held at: Lake Zurich […]
PNA Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Supporting our members’ educational aspirations! The Polish National Alliance earmarks up to $250,000 annually for undergraduate and graduate scholarships. We are pleased to announce that the application period for the PNA Undergraduate Scholarship Award Program has officially opened on January 1, 2023. This benefit is available to qualified PNA members who are college sophomores, juniors, […]