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By Your Letters The Post-Standard on July 04, 2015 at 7:30 AM, updated July 04, 2015 at 7:33 AM

Polish Scholarship Fund thanks donors, volunteers

To the Editor:

On behalf of the Polish Scholarship Fund, I would like to thank the people of Central New York and beyond who supported our organization by attending our recent festival at Clinton Square, June 19, 20 and 21.

Thanks go to our supportive sponsors, including the Polish Counsul and Verizon FIOS and most of all, our dedicated volunteers! Thank you for another successful festival!

Nancy Trojnar Cumming Vice-President, Polish Scholarship Fund, Inc.

Polish Fest 2015: Complete lineup of music, food and scholarship awards

Syracuse Polish Festival 2014

Albert Witt of Rome dances with Donna Cotrupe of New York Mills during the 60th annual Syracuse Polish Festival, Friday June 20, 2014 in Clinton Square. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com

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By Katrina Tulloch | ktulloch@syracuse.com The Post-Standard Follow on Twitter on May 27, 2015 at 12:08 PM, updated May 27, 2015 at 12:43 PM

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Na zdrowie! The 61st annual Polish Festival returns to Clinton Square on June 19, 20 and 21.

The Polish Scholarship Fund (PSF) established the Polish Festival to celebrate of Polish culture, heritage and pride as American citizens.

The festival benefits PSF, which awards $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors and college students of Polish descent. This year, the fund will award scholarships to:

How to pronounce key Polish foodsRestaurant owner Eva Zaczynski and Syracuse Polish Home President Rob Synakowski teach how to pronounce traditional Polish foods in anticipation of the 59th annual Polish Festival in Clinton Square.

Alycia Atwell-Chwazik
Elizabeth DiGennaro
Mary Gatenby
Sierra Haynes
Erin Nemeyer
Gabriel Popiel
Elizabeth Siok
Ryan Skowron
Alexandra Szelewski
Sadie Zacharek
The festival features traditional Polish foods Adam Rozum of Polonaise and Eva Zaczynski of Eva’s European Sweets.Feast on pierogi (stuffed dumplings), golabki (cabbage rolls), kielbasa (sausage), Bigos (hunter’s stew) and an assortment of Polish desserts and Polish beer.There’s also a safe children’s area with games, a bounce house, face painting, Jeff the Magic Man and BJ the Friendly Clown. Vendors will sell a variety of Polish souvenirs, jewelry, T-shirts, hats, arts and crafts during the event.New to the festival are honorary guests Urszula Gacek, Consul General of the Republic of Poland in New York, and Miss Syracuse 2015 Anneliese Trust.Marian Poczobutt will be awarded with the title of Outstanding Pole of the Year. He creates displays at Hazard Branch Library for Polish Heritage Month and ensures Polish flags fly over the graves of Polish veterans each Memorial Day.Performing live at the festival are: Jimmy Sturr, Salt City Brass, Melody Lane, John Spilett Trio, the Popshow Band, the Billionaires Band, the Lechowia Polish Folk Dancers from Canada, Rymanowski Brothers Orchestra, New Direction Band and the Henninger High School Band. See the music schedule below.
Syracuse Polish Scholarship Fund President Mirka Banach and Vice President Nancy Trojnar Cummings.Katrina Tulloch | ktulloch@syracuse.com

Polish Scholarship Fund President Mirka Banach will have plenty to celebrate on the festival weekend. On June 18, Banach will be naturalized as a United States citizen after living in the country for 13 years. She was born in Gdańsk, Poland.

“I love Poland but now this is my country as well,” said Banach. “I have a vote and I had to earn it. It feels wonderful and overwhelming. We’re so happy to be part of this community. I dedicated my life here and my children will grow here.”

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W dniach od 19 do 21 czerwca w Syracuse w stanie Nowy Jork odbędzie się trzydniowy Polski Festiwal. Na ten weekend Syracuse stanie się prawdziwą stolicą polskości w Ameryce!

Polski Fundusz Stypendialny to organizator Polskiego Festiwalu w Syracuse

Organizatorem Festiwalu jest Polski Fundusz Stypendialny, organizacja, której statutowym celem jest wspieranie młodych, uzdolnionych osób podejmujących naukę na studiach wyższych. – Dzięki naszej pomocy finansowej mogą się dalej kształcić, realizować swoje marzenia, zwiększać kwalifikacje. Myślę, że to zaprocentuje w przyszłości, kraj potrzebuje zdolnych i wykształconych ludzi – mówi pani Mirka Banach, prezydent Polskiego Funduszu Stypendialnego i szefowa Polskiego Festiwalu w Syracuse. Pani prezydent podkreśla, że stypendyści bardzo pomagają przy organizacji i obsłudze Festiwalu jako wolontariusze.

Smaczne polskie jedzenie to jeden z atutów Festiwalu w Syracuse

W tym roku Festiwal organizowany jest już po raz 61. „Nasz Polski Festiwal w Syracuse jest niezwykle popularnym wydarzeniem i każdego roku przyciąga tysiące osób. Festiwal się coraz bardziej rozrasta, to jedna z naszych największych radości” – cieszy się niegasnącą popularnością imprezy szefowa Festiwalu. Jak co roku uczestnicy będą mogli liczyć na pyszne, typowo polskie jedzenie – pierogi, gołąbki, kiełbasa, bigos – każdy znajdzie coś dla siebie. Spragnieni będą mogli skosztować polskiego piwa. Podczas festiwalu prezentowane są tradycyjne wyroby polskiego rzemiosła, ręcznie robione małe arcydzieła, unikalne i kojarzące się z naszą ojczyzną biżuteria, kapelusze i koszulki. Każdy będzie mógł kupić rzeczy, które wpadną mu w oko. Podczas trwania Festiwalu odbywa się też konkurs Miss Polonia i przyznawane są stypendia dla dziesięciu uzdolnionych uczniów.

W trakcie Festiwalu wręczana jest nagroda „Polak Roku”

W trakcie Festiwalu wręczana jest także nagroda „Polak Roku” osobie, która w znaczącym stopniu przyczynia sie do propagowania naszej polskości oraz poprzez własną działalność rozwija polonijną społeczność. Marian Poczobutt to tegoroczny laureat tego wyróżnienia. Bardzo prężnie działa na rzecz polonijnej społeczności. Posiada dużą wiedzę historyczną dotyczącą Polski i dzieli się nią na organizowanych co miesiąc w Syracuse odczytach. – To wspaniały człowiek, bardzo zaangażowany, w dodatku wszystko, co robi, robi bezinteresownie, wynika to z jego patriotyzmu. On po prostu kocha Polskę! – pani Mirka Banach stara się przybliżyć sylwetkę Polaka Roku 2015.

Trzy dni dobrej muzyki w Syracuse

Festiwal zawsze gromadzi wiele osób lubiących dobrą muzykę. W tym roku swoje utwory wykonają liczni artyści: Jimmy Sturr, Salt City Brass, Melody Lane, John Spilett Trio, Popshow Band, Billionaires Band z Syracuse, tancerze Lechowia Polish Folk Dancers z Kanady, Orkiestra Rymanowski Brothers, zespół New Direction i ekipa ze szkoły Henninger High School. Pani Banach podkreśla, że wykonawcy zostali tak dobrani, aby zaspokoić różne gusta muzyczne. – Nie mylcie naszego festiwalu z Polka Festiwal, to zupełnie inne imprezy! – apeluje szefowa wydarzenia. Zatem można spodziewać się nie tylko typowo polskiej muzyki, ale też np. mocnych, rockowych brzmień. Przewidziany jest koncert „Złote przeboje”, podczas którego publiczność będzie mogła się bawić przy najbardziej znanych i lubianych kawałkach z lat 70. i 80.

Festiwal to wydarzenie dla całych rodzin

Także dla dzieci zaplanowano wiele atrakcji. Zorganizowana zostanie specjalna strefa przeznaczona tylko dla najmłodszych. Dzieciakom czas umilał będzie magik Jeff i Przyjazny Klaun. Animatorzy poprowadzą dla maluchów ciekawe gry, zadbają o to, by nikt się nie nudził.

Honorowym gościem Festiwalu będzie Konsul Generalna RP w Nowym Jorku

W tym roku Festiwal zaszczyci swoją obecnością Konsul Generalna Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej w Nowym Jorku pani Urszula Gacek. – To będzie dla nas ogromny honor gościć panią Konsul na naszym Festiwalu – cieszy się pani Banach. Obecna będzie także Miss Syracuse Anneliese Trust.

Na Festiwalu wszyscy są mile widziani – i Polonusi, i Amerykanie!

Polski Festiwal w Syracuse jest różnorodny, jeśli chodzi o jedzenie i muzykę. Organizatorzy starają się dotrzeć nie tylko do Polonii, ale też do Amerykanów. – Oczywiście celem jest promocja Polski – polskich tradycji, potraw, ale chcemy zgromadzić jak największą liczbą osób, dlatego wychodzimy naprzeciw różnym oczekiwaniom. Wstęp jest wolny, wszyscy mogą przyjść, miło spędzić czas, z rodziną, ze znajomymi, a przy okazji poznać naszą polską kulturę. Serdecznie zapraszam! – zachęca do przybycia szefowa Festiwalu.

Więcej informacji na temat Festiwalu i szczegółowy program imprezy na stronie internetowej: http://polishscholarship.org/.

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Readers say thank you for … Polish Festival.

Gary Slagle, left, and Todd Irving work at a fast pace to keep up with a long line at Eva’s during the 60th annual Syracuse Polish Festival, Friday June 20, 2014 in Clinton Square. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com (Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.)

By Your Letters The Post-Standard on July 12, 2014 at 9:15 AM

Most successful Polish Festival yet

To the Editor:

To the People of Central New York: On behalf of the Polish Scholarship Organization, I would like to thank you for making the 60th annual Polish Festival our most successful. There are so many to thank including our sponsors, vendors, entertainers, volunteers, Senator John D. Francisco, the media, the Landmark Theater and, most of all, the people of Central New York.

Nancy Trojnar Cummings Polish Scholarship Organization

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View full sizeJasiu Klocek raises a Polish flag during the 2013 Polish Festival in Clinton Square.Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com

Polish Festival The 60th(!) annual festival will feature three days of Polish food, culture and polka music from Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra along with the Rymanowski Brothers Orchestra. Saturday activities will cater to kids, with guests Jeff Magic Man and B.J. the Clown. Where: Clinton Square. When: Friday, June 20 to Sunday, June 22. How much: Free. Bring your wallet for food and souvenirs.

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60th Annual Polish Festival Offers Something for the Entire Family

By: Brad Vivacqua
06/19/2014 07:02 AM
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The 60th annual Polish Festival is taking over downtown Syracuse this weekend. An estimated 20,000 people are expected in Clinton Square to enjoy music, food, and entertainment.

The free festival has become a staple in the city, and provides enjoyment for the entire family. The festivities kick off Friday at 4 p.m.

A variety of entertainment, including polka music and rock bands will take the stage. You can also expect to sample and purchase Polish food staples, such as pierogies and kielbasa. There will even be vendors on hand selling everything from clothing to jewelry.

According to organizers, the event has been a major success throughout its long history.

“Polish people are very strong people. And, we’re very proud of our heritage. And, we’d like it to continue. And, we have quite a few volunteers that have helped throughout the years,” said Nancy Cummings, the vice president of the Polish Scholarship Fund.

The event is hosted by the non-profit Polish Scholarship Fund. Funds raised will provide scholarships for young men and women of Polish descent going to college or trade school.

– See more at: http://centralny.twcnews.com/content/news/746197/60th-annual-polish-festival-offers-something-for-the-entire-family/#sthash.pwHpapVG.dpuf

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Syracuse Polish Festival 2014

Albert Witt of Rome dances with Donna Cotrupe of New York Mills during the 60th annual Syracuse Polish Festival, Friday June 20, 2014 in Clinton Square. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com

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Syracuse Polish Fest comes to Clinton Square this weekend

Traditional dancing and costumes are part of the annual Syracuse Polish Festival in Clinton Square. (Lauren Long )

By Don Cazentre | dcazentre@syracuse.com The Post-Standard Email the author | Follow on Twitter on June 19, 2014 at 5:30 AM, updated June 19, 2014 at 5:30

A little polka, a few pierogies, some traditional dancing — and lots of kielbasa. It’s time for the annual Syracuse Polish Festival in Clinton Square.

This is the 60th annual Polish fest. It runs 4 to 10:15 p.m. Friday, noon to 10:15 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. (See a full list of coming summer festivals below).

The fest is sponsored by the Polish Scholarship Fund, a non-profit that expects to award $10,000 in scholarships this weekend.

“It’s also a way to promote our culture,” said Nancy Cummings of the festival committee.

That’s where the food and music come in.

Expect pierogies (dumplings with fillings), golabki (cabbage rolls) and kielbasa (Polish sausage) from vendors Eva’s European Sweets, the Polish Home of Syracuse and the Polish Home of Uitca. You can wash it all down with Okocim beer from Poland. (See food pronunciation guide in video below).

How to pronounce key Polish foods

Restaurant owner Eva Zaczynski and Syracuse Polish Home President Rob Synakowski teach how to pronounce traditional Polish foods in anticipation of the 59th annual Polish Festival in Clinton Square.

Polka is part of the music — but not all of it (There are also kids’ activities like Jeff the Magic Man from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday and the kid-friendly clown BJ from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday). The section for children will also be equipped with a resting area for parents.

The festival also honors the Pole of the Year and hosts a Miss Polonia contest. The 2014 Pole of the Year is Jozef J. Zwislocki, professor emeritus at Syracuse University, and the Miss Polonia Contestants are Nicole Sidorowicz and Morgan Starczewski.

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7 Things to know about Syracuse’s Polish Festival this weekend

Syracuse’s Polish Fest is celebrating its 60th year. (Image courtesy of the Polish Scholarship Fund)

Polish Fest is celebrating its 60th anniversary in Syracuse this weekend.

Where: Clinton Square in Syracuse.
When: Friday, June 20 Saturday, June 21 Sunday, June 22
Cost: Free
Polish Scholarship Fund – The Syracuse Polish Fest is organized by the Polish Scholarship Fund

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The organization has donated more than $330,000 in scholarships, and helped more than 400 students.
In 2014, the Polish Scholarship Fund awarded 10 scholarships worth $1000 to students.
Fore more details, including criteria for applying for scholarships, visit the Fund’s web page

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Pole of the Year – Each year, Central New York’s Pole of the Year is honored at Polish Fest. This year’s honoree is Josef Zwislocki of Fayetteville.
Zwislocki is a Multidisciplinary Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Syracuse University.
Zwislocki’s background is in neuroscience.
To see past Poles of the Year, visit the Polish Scholarship Fund’s website.
Miss Polonia – Miss Polonia 2014 will also be revealed at this year’s Polish Fest. To see a list of past winners and for details on applying, visit the Miss Polonia web page on the Polish Scholarship Fund’s website.
History – This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Syracuse Polish Fest.
More details are available on the Polish Scholarship Fund website.

Source: NewsChannel 9 / localsyr.com

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The Polish Festival in Syracuse is a festival dedicated to celebrating the heritage of the Polish. This festival has plenty of Polish sausage because it wouldn’t be a Polish celebration without it! Enjoy genuine Polish music, dancing and a few words from a celebrated Polish speaker.

info@polishscholarship.org
P.O. Box 6032
Syracuse, NY 13217-9211