PHS Minutes for August 13th, 2026

Written By Joanna Spice

PHS Minutes for August 14th, 2025

6:00 PM at Krolls Restaurant

Mission: Developing a spirit of pride and sharing of Polish culture, traditions, and history.

Call to order: Malgosia Daugherty

Meeting commenced: 6:01 pm

Present: Malgosia Daugherty, Gloria Kaminecki, Scott LaLonde, Terry Maternowski, Joanna Spice

Excused: John Laka, Tammy Brzeczkowski, Steven Karcz, Mitch Sas, MarK Reimer, Paul Zwicker, Phyllis Thompson

Financial Report: Paul Zwicker. 

  • Associated Bank business checking balance = $2,180.96

  • there is an Associated Bank branch in Crandon, about a 10-minute drive from the new home

  • PayPal deposit balance = $407.28

    • this account is in place to receive online membership dues and donations.  While it hasn't really been used for the purpose, it could accept fundraising merchandise purchases.

    • we do not make payments out of this account, except membership refunds when someone might unintentionally double pay.

    • these deposit balances are transferred quarterly to the Associated Bank business checking

  • membership stands at 191 single, household, or lifetime

    • Reported 192 in April 2025


Old business:


  • Pulaski Polka Days, Vendor Craft Show, Saturday, July 19th, 9am – 3pm – update from Malgosia.

    • Great business. Made about $1500.

  • Bus Tour to Jennings, WI, August 2nd – update from Tammy. 

    • Almost a full bus. It was a very successful event.

  • Poland Dream Tour, a trip to Poland organized by ElJo Travel & Genealogy Tour – update from Malgosia

    • Nobody signed up, unfortunately.

    • Idea for the organizer to attend our Christmas party to promote future trips.


Upcoming Business:


  • Polish cooking classes with The Flour Pot and Gina Guth – update from Malgosia.

    • Tuesday, September 16th at 6pm, the Heritage Bakery and Kitchen Store in De Pere, WI. 

    • FB and our website advertisement. 

    • Gina is not Polish, but wants to learn how to make pierogi.

    • Cost: $50 for members.

    • 9 people already signed up, 1 spot left. Call the number in the recent newsletter to reserve.

    • Gina also offered space in her De Pere store to hold our meetings.


New Business:

  • Dozynki Harvest Festival in Stevens Point, September 20th, 10am – 4pm.  

  • Ethnic Fest in Two Rivers, September 20th, 9:30am-5:00pm. 

    • Schedule for a set up and cleaning: Mike W will help Malgosia. Gloria and Joanna -TBD.

    • Malgosia will be there 8:30-1:00 with boxes of merch (tent and tables dropped off at the meeting on 9/4). Gloria will bring tent, tables.


  • Treasurer position open. Paul is moving up north and won’t be able to attend meetings.


  • Dominika Zamara’s opera concert in Appleton. Tuesday, September 23rd at 6 pm at Lawrence University.

    • Decision: $300 contribution of PHS toward the organization of Dominika’s concert – approved.


  • Robert Strybel, a long-time contributor to PHS newsletter, passed away on 8/10, 2025. - Malgosia

    • Looking for authors writing about Poland or Polish Americans. 

    • Be on the lookout for articles about Polish Americans so that Malgosia could ask for a reprint.

  • 2025 Christmas Market in Neenah, December 5-7, 2025. 

    • Friday, 12/5 from 5pm to 8pm, Saturday, 12/6 from 10am to 8pm, Sunday, 12/7 from 12am to 5pm. 

    • It’s an inaugural event that hopes for 12,000 attendees, so lots of potential to sell merch and meet new members. 

    • We will have time to think about staffing the booth and ordering needed merchandise - TBD.

    • Decision: $150 to register for the event.



Next board meeting: Thursday, September 4th. Note the date change!

Joanna Spice
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