Pulaski Club 2009 Christmas Dinner and Oplatek photos have been uploaded to the PHOTOS section.
They are large enough so that anyone can download them and make copies for themselves.  Enjoy!

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John Gora and Gorale

A short biography

Born in Poland, John Gora emigrated to Hamilton, Ontario with his family in 1974.  He was exposed to music right from birth as all of his family was very musically inclined and his mother led a folk choir in Poland. He began playing the clarinet and saxophone in high school.

In 1979, Gora formed a trio which expanded to a combo, playing at local Canadian Legion halls and catering to "continental" music crowds.

Since 1989 John Gora and Gorale (Mountaineers) performs as a six or seven piece band with instruments such as:  saxophone, clarinet, trumpets, drums, bass, guitar, concertina, keyboards and of course vocals.

In 1990 the band released their first polka CD, READY FOR TAKEOFF with a polka version of "Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" becoming their first hit.

The band has released an additional 6 recordings: TAKE A SPIN in 1994, DUTY FREE POLKAS in 1998 (Grammy Nominated), FOLLOW ME in 2000 (Grammy Nominated), CAN AM POLKAS in 2002, PANGORA'S BOX in 2004 (Grammy Nominated) and BULLETPROOF POLKAS in 2007 also Grammy Nominated. 

In August of 2008 John and the band were recognized by the  IPA (International Polka Association and won awards for the "CD of the Year" for their recording BULLETPROOF POLKAS and IPA " Song of the Year" for the song "Kiss of Fire".  "Bulletproof Polkas" CD is also nominated for the JUST PLAIN FOLKS MUSIC AWARDS - the ceremony takes place in Nashville, TN on August 29, 2009

On June 25, 2009 the eight and most current recording was released "POLKA PLAYIN' FOOL"

The band has performed throughout Canada, USA, Europe and even cruised through the Caribbean performing at various festivals, dances and special events. 

The band will adapt to almost any musical style that is called for at a specific venue. Although, John Gora Band records only polka CD's – they are very well known as being a VARIETY BAND  playing multiple musical genres that include classic R & R, Country & Western, Big Band, Swing, Cajun, Tex-Mex influences and a flare of many ethnic hits for music lovers who enjoy Polish, Ukrainian, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, Croatian, Italian, German and Latin music.

 The John Gora Band: "Dynamic, crowd-pleasing stage performances have become a trademark of this group" - S.L.

John Gora is a member of AFM (America Federation of Musicians)   Local #293 Hamilton, Ontario and a voting member of USPA (United States Polka Association), IPA (International Polka Association), NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences) and CARAS (Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences).  Plus a member of Midwest Polka Association MPA. Wisconsin Polka Boosters Club and Buffalo Polka Boosters Club.

For further information about the band please contact John Gora. We will travel to your event to entertain everyone no matter where the destination!

Thank you and remember that "LIVE" music is best.

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John Gora by E-Mail john@..., or (905) 336-3055, or mobile: 905-902-1345

by snail mail at:                                or in USA:

2178 Ferencich Court                        P.O. Box 196
Burlington, ON L7M 3N1                    Buffalo, NY 14225
Tel/Fax: 905-336-3055                     Cell: 905-902-1345

Darlene,
Thanks for asking.  Yes - Jerry Darlak and the Touch will be here in February
so, come on down and bring all your friends.

Meanwhile, we are looking forward to hosting a great, 4 time Grammy nominated
band from Canada - the John Gora and Gorale Band. which will be performing at
Pulaski Club in Phoenix on Sat - Dec 5 and Sunday Dec - 6.

Come one - coma all - we will have a grand old time.

Casimir Kosinski, President/Moderator
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--- In PulaskiClubAZ@yahoogroups.com, Marlene Minelli <marminelli@...> wrote:
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> Hi,
>  
> Is there any word on Jerry Darlak and the Touch playing at Pulaski the end of
February,
> I live in Cleveland, and I thought this was a for sure dance. Please let me
know. I already booked a flight on Continental. Sorry to bother you.
>  
> Marlene
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> --- On Mon, 11/30/09, CJ <casephoenix@...> wrote:
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> From: CJ <casephoenix@...>
> Subject: Pulaski Club of Arizona John Gora and Gorale Band . . .
> To: PulaskiClubAZ@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, November 30, 2009, 4:35 PM
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>       Special appearance by John Gora and Gorale
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> Sat. December 5 - from 6-10 PM
> Sun. December 6 - from 2-6  PM
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> John Gora and Gorale
> A short biography
> Born in Poland, John Gora emigrated to Hamilton, Ontario with his family in
1974.  He was exposed to music right from birth as all of his family was very
musically inclined and his mother led a folk choir in Poland. He began playing
the clarinet and saxophone in high school.
> In 1979, Gora formed a trio which expanded to a combo, playing at local
Canadian Legion halls and catering to "continental" music crowds.
> Since 1989 John Gora and Gorale (Mountaineers) performs as a six or seven
piece band with instruments such as:  saxophone, clarinet, trumpets, drums,
bass, guitar, concertina, keyboards and of course vocals.
>
>
> In 1990 the band released their first polka CD, READY FOR TAKEOFF with a
polka version of "Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" becoming their first hit.
> The band has released an additional 6 recordings: TAKE A SPIN in 1994, DUTY
FREE POLKAS in 1998 (Grammy Nominated), FOLLOW ME in 2000 (Grammy Nominated),
CAN AM POLKAS in 2002, PANGORA'S BOX in 2004 (Grammy Nominated) and BULLETPROOF
POLKAS in 2007 also Grammy Nominated. 
> In August of 2008 John and the band were recognized by the  IPA
(International Polka Association and won awards for the "CD of the Year" for
their recording BULLETPROOF POLKAS and IPA " Song of the Year" for the song
"Kiss of Fire".  "Bulletproof Polkas" CD is also nominated for the JUST PLAIN
FOLKS MUSIC AWARDS - the ceremony takes place in Nashville, TN on August 29,
2009
> On June 25, 2009 the eight and most current recording was released "POLKA
PLAYIN' FOOL"
> The band has performed throughout Canada, USA, Europe and even cruised through
the Caribbean performing at various festivals, dances and special events. 
> The band will adapt to almost any musical style that is called for at a
specific venue. Although, John Gora Band records only polka CD's â€" they are
very well known as being a VARIETY BAND  playing multiple musical genres that
include classic R & R, Country & Western, Big Band, Swing, Cajun, Tex-Mex
influences and a flare of many ethnic hits for music lovers who enjoy Polish,
Ukrainian, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, Croatian, Italian, German and Latin music.
>  The John Gora Band: "Dynamic, crowd-pleasing stage performances have become
a trademark of this group" - S.L.
>
> John Gora is a member of AFM (America Federation of Musicians)   Local #293
Hamilton, Ontario and a voting member of USPA (United States Polka Association)
, IPA (International Polka Association) , NARAS (National Academy of Recording
Arts & Sciences) and CARAS (Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences). 
Plus a member of Midwest Polka Association MPA. Wisconsin Polka Boosters Club
and Buffalo Polka Boosters Club.
> For further information about the band please contact John Gora. We will
travel to your event to entertain everyone no matter where the destination!
> Thank you and remember that "LIVE" music is best.
>
> ............ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .........
......... ......... ......... ......... ....
> John Gora by E-Mail john@johngora. com, or (905) 336-3055, or mobile:
905-902-1345
>
> by snail mail
at:                                or in USA:
> 2178 Ferencich Court                        P.O. Box
196
> Burlington, ON L7M 3N1                    Buffalo, NY 14225
> Tel/Fax: 905-336-3055                     Cell:
905-902-1345
>  
>

John Gora and Gorale

A short biography

Born in Poland, John Gora emigrated to Hamilton, Ontario with his family in 1974.  He was exposed to music right from birth as all of his family was very musically inclined and his mother led a folk choir in Poland. He began playing the clarinet and saxophone in high school.

In 1979, Gora formed a trio which expanded to a combo, playing at local Canadian Legion halls and catering to "continental" music crowds.

Since 1989 John Gora and Gorale (Mountaineers) performs as a six or seven piece band with instruments such as:  saxophone, clarinet, trumpets, drums, bass, guitar, concertina, keyboards and of course vocals.

In 1990 the band released their first polka CD, READY FOR TAKEOFF with a polka version of "Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" becoming their first hit.

The band has released an additional 6 recordings: TAKE A SPIN in 1994, DUTY FREE POLKAS in 1998 (Grammy Nominated), FOLLOW ME in 2000 (Grammy Nominated), CAN AM POLKAS in 2002, PANGORA'S BOX in 2004 (Grammy Nominated) and BULLETPROOF POLKAS in 2007 also Grammy Nominated. 

In August of 2008 John and the band were recognized by the  IPA (International Polka Association and won awards for the "CD of the Year" for their recording BULLETPROOF POLKAS and IPA " Song of the Year" for the song "Kiss of Fire".  "Bulletproof Polkas" CD is also nominated for the JUST PLAIN FOLKS MUSIC AWARDS - the ceremony takes place in Nashville, TN on August 29, 2009

On June 25, 2009 the eight and most current recording was released "POLKA PLAYIN' FOOL"

The band has performed throughout Canada, USA, Europe and even cruised through the Caribbean performing at various festivals, dances and special events. 

The band will adapt to almost any musical style that is called for at a specific venue. Although, John Gora Band records only polka CD's – they are very well known as being a VARIETY BAND  playing multiple musical genres that include classic R & R, Country & Western, Big Band, Swing, Cajun, Tex-Mex influences and a flare of many ethnic hits for music lovers who enjoy Polish, Ukrainian, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, Croatian, Italian, German and Latin music.

 The John Gora Band: "Dynamic, crowd-pleasing stage performances have become a trademark of this group" - S.L.

John Gora is a member of AFM (America Federation of Musicians)   Local #293 Hamilton, Ontario and a voting member of USPA (United States Polka Association), IPA (International Polka Association), NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences) and CARAS (Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences).  Plus a member of Midwest Polka Association MPA. Wisconsin Polka Boosters Club and Buffalo Polka Boosters Club.

For further information about the band please contact John Gora. We will travel to your event to entertain everyone no matter where the destination!

Thank you and remember that "LIVE" music is best.

..........................................................................................................
John Gora by E-Mail john@..., or (905) 336-3055, or mobile: 905-902-1345

by snail mail at:                                or in USA:

2178 Ferencich Court                        P.O. Box 196
Burlington, ON L7M 3N1                    Buffalo, NY 14225
Tel/Fax: 905-336-3055                     Cell: 905-902-1345

70th Anniversary event was well attended,

the food was great,

the band was great

and everyone enjoyed the extra treat

of the

PODHALE
Polish Folk Dance Company

under the direction of

John ("Jasiu") Sobañski

and his assistant Kasia Owczarek

from Los Angeles.

http://www.usc.edu/dept/polish_music/dance/podhale.html

Thanks to all the organizers, volunteers, contributors, participants and attendees.

Glad to have you aboard Dana!

Welcome

Hello Regina,
Thanks for your inquiry.  I didn't mean to mislead anyone by not putting the
date in the info. page but all the pertinent info. is contained in the picture
on the front page of this Group page.

However, I dont't know how you received this information so here it is.

The 70th Anniversary dinner/dance will take place on Saturday, November 7th -
which is this coming up weekend.

If you have a larger party I'd recommend reserving a table by calling
623-487-9821 and leave your name and number and bring as many friends as you
can.  We're going to have a big party with lots of special things on the agenda.

See You There
Casimir Kosinski, President
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--- In PulaskiClubAZ@yahoogroups.com, regina meadows <gingercrow@...> wrote:
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> Could you please tell me what DAY this 70th celebration is taking place?
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> --- On Mon, 11/2/09, Social Club 602-275-9329 <pulaskiclubaz@...> wrote:
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> From: Social Club 602-275-9329 <pulaskiclubaz@...>
> Subject: Pulaski Club of Arizona 70th Anniversary Celebration For Pulaski
Club, AZ
> To: PulaskiClubAZ@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, November 2, 2009, 1:49 PM
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>                   Please join Nickelcity Dave
> and The Varitones
> in celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Pulaski Club of Arizona
> Doors open at 2 PM, Dinner from 3-5
> Buffet Dinner
> Entertainment
> Live Music from 6-10
> Tickets $20 at the door
> Members receive free drink voucher
> Alcoholic or Soft Drinks - (well drinks only)
> For Dancing Only - Please don't arrive until 6 PM - $10/person
> No acceptions - Please
>  
>

Please join Nickelcity Dave

and The Varitones

in celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Pulaski Club of Arizona

Doors open at 2 PM, Dinner from 3-5

Buffet Dinner

Entertainment

Live Music from 6-10

Tickets $20 at the door

Members receive free drink voucher

Alcoholic or Soft Drinks - (well drinks only)

For Dancing Only - Please don't arrive until 6 PM - $10/person

No acceptions - Please

Thank You

for supporting our

Pulaski Club

Polka Weekend

With THE KNEWZ

from Buffalo New York

on Oct 17-18

Thanks go out to Gene Swick and Dave Bonczkiewicz

and many volunteers who helped with organization,

preperations, kitchen, cleanup etc.

These folks are who made it possible

Casimir Kosinski, President

From:   www.poloniatoday.com

Washington, D.C. (PMN)—The Pulaski honorary posthumous citizenship bill (HRJ26) passed unanimously, 422-0, in the U.S. House of Representatives on October 8, 2009. It now moves for reconciliation with a Senate bill.

In an extraordinary move the leadership of the House Judiciary Committee and the Subcommittee all agreed to waive the vote in committee and send it directly to the House floor for a vote under suspension of the House rules. The congressmen were aware that October 11 was recognized by the Congress as Pulaski Day in 1929 and hoped to have the bill passed before then. Many states, though, observe Pulaski Day on the first Monday in March.

However, under congressional rules the House bill and the Senate bill have to be reconciled, even though the verbiage is the same. It was suggested that, if possible, the best alternative date for the President to sign the bill is October 15, the true revised date that is now known as the date on which Pulaski died in Savannah. It would be the 230th anniversary of his death.

The day following the House vote, President Barack Obama declared October 11, 2009, to be General Pulaski Memorial Day. Click Here to read the proclamation in full.

Congressman Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.) spoke to urge his colleagues to vote in favor of the citizenship bill. His speech on the floor of the House can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTVw5gEuDjs .

Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) have been guiding the bill through the Senate.

The Knewz

Award winning band from Buffalo NY

will perform for two nights

Oct. 18 from 6-10 PM

Oct. 19 from 1-5 PM

$10 at the door

Food and drinks available both days

Friday night FREE meet- n- greet with the band

from 6 PM to ???????

http://www.theknewz.com/index.html

see video clips from their past performances on their website

From:  PoloniaToday.com

From:  PoloniaToday.com

POLISH AMERICANS CELEBRATE
HERITAGE DURING OCTOBER

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PMN)—Since 1608, when the first Polish settlers arrived at Jamestown, VA, Polish people have been an important part of America's history and culture. In 2009, Polish Americans will mark the 28th Anniversary of t he founding of Polish American Heritage Month, an event which began in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,, and became a national celebration of Polish history, culture and pride.

During 2009, Poles will also mark the 230th Anniversary of the death of the Father of the American Cavalry, General Casimir Pulaski, and the 70th Anniversary of the Invasion of Poland and the Outbreak of World War II. For additional information about these historic events and Polish and Polish American history, visit the Museum's Internet site at http://www.PolishAmerican.Center.com .

Information about ways to celebrate Polish American Heritage Month can be obtained by visiting the Polish American Heritage Month Committee's site at http://PolishAmericanHeritageMonth.com . On this site is a list of "Things To Do During Polish American Heritage Month," the 2009 coloring contest artwork for schools and artwork for Heritage Month posters, which can be downloaded and printed. Copies of the coloring contest artwork can also be obtained by calling the Heritage Month Committee, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at (215) 922-1700.

From:  PoloniaToday.com

RUMMAGE SALE :

On Friday October 9th and Saturday October 10 th from 8AM to 2PM a fundraising rummage sale will take place at our club. 

We are asking members and their friends to help us out by donating items they no longer need or want.  We will be accepting such items at the club on Sunday October 4th from 1 to 6PM and on Thursday, October 8^th from 9am to late afternoon.

Pulaski Day Celebration

Sunday,October 11, 2009

Buffet Dinner from 1-3 PM

Dancing to The Varitones

from 3-7 PM

Children up to 6 yo. free

from 7-12 half price

JOHN SMOLTZ

Plays Oct. 4TH

from 2-6 pm

Come one -

Come all !

Our menu will be as follows:

Polish ground meat cutlet

served with mashed potatoes and cucumber salad,

dessert pastry and coffee or tea.

If you heavent herd -

On behalf of the entire

Pulaski Club family
our sincerest Condolences
to Sophie and John Gacek
on the loss of their beloved son,
Matthew (Maciek) Gacek
at age 25
to leukemia.
He will be interned on Friday,
September 11, 2009
in Chicago
with friends and family present.

 **MAY HE REST IN PEACE **