Polish American Congress Announces Program for Conference on
The Polish American Community in the 21st Century:
Challenges and Opportunities
Polish American Congress President, Frank J. Spula, today released program plans for the Congress’ National Conference to be held October 15 and 16, 2009, in Chicago, Illinois at Northeastern Illinois University. The theme of the conference is The Polish American Community in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities. The conference offers leaders, activists, and all persons interested in a vigorous Polish American community an opportunity to exchange experiences, share aspirations, and discuss best practices with others from across the United States.
The two-day conference, beginning at 9:00 am Thursday, October 15 and concluding Friday evening, October 16, will feature both general and issue-specific sessions. Elected leaders and representatives of Chicago, Illinois, the United States, and the Government of Poland are expected to address the conference’s Opening Session. Representatives and guests from Poland have been invited to join in selected sessions.
General sessions will examine the profile of the current Polish American community (often referred to as „Polonia”); leadership development; relations between the United States, the Polish American community and Poland; and the future of Polonia and its organizational challenges and opportunities.
Issue-specific sessions will address a range of topics, including: educational partnerships, teaching and learning; the role, importance and need for ethnic organizations; increasing political involvement and influence in the American political process; preservation and promotion of Polish culture and heritage in the United States; opportunities for participating in business between the United States and Poland; and networking in the community through sports, charities, and professional and social networks.
A reception and recital of the music of Chopin and Paderewski will conclude Thursday’s sessions. A concluding reception on Friday will afford participants an opportunity to network and socialize. Displays of information about the Polish American community, organizations and contributions will be featured around the university’s conference center.
The Polish American Congress
invites all of Polonia to a
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
The Polish American Community in the 21st Century:
Challenges and Opportunities
Zjazd Polonii: Konferencja nt.
Polonia Amerykańska w XXI w.: Wyzwania i Możliwości
October 15 & 16, 2009
Northeastern Illinois University
Fine Arts Center
5500 N. St. Louis Ave.
Chicago, IL
Registration: $25 per person, students $10
Advance registration is closed.
You may register in person at the Conference
Cash or check only – Credit cards not accepted
http://www.pac1944.org/