| History of PNA Lodge 3216 |
| The Lodge Officers were President Bernice Boldizar Vice President Edward Dysyer Recording Secretary Dorothy Semonski Treasurer Pauline Gecewicz Financial Secretary Victoria Lech Marshall Walter Balabanski PNA 3216 Past Presidents 1974-1976 Bernice S. Boldizar 1977 Bernenice J. Yurcisin 1978 Stanley J. Niec 1979 Stella Campbell 1980 Jane W. Adriatico 1981 Sophie E. Snodgress 1982-1986 Arthur Wilamoski 1987 Leonard P. Abraham 1988 (9 months) Alfreda Bartkow 1988-1990 Hattie Tome 1991-1992 Stella Campbell 1993 Estelle Baker 1994-1995 William J. Odahowski 1996 Edward Dabrowski 1997 Paul Vascik 1998 William J. Odahowski 1999 Albert E. Fliss 2000 William J. Odahowski 2001 Stella Boncler 2002 Albert E. Fliss 2003 --2007 William J. Odahowski 2008 & 2008 Al Schwarz |
| PNA 3216's community participation and support includes public school events and programs, World Trade Week, and community festivals--including Orange County's International Heritage Festival, Winter Park JROTC, exhibits at the Orlando Public Library, and with the Polish Educational & Cultural Foundation. Social events include dinner dances, concerts, bus trips, Polish film events, a Polish market, an annual Christmas party and an Easter egg hunt for children. PNA held a day-long Polish Fest in 1996, 97, 98, 99, and 2000 uniting the Polish community of Central Florida in appreciation of Polish culture through music, dance, food, and entertainment. Our celebration of Pulaski Day features a Polish Dinner with music, a cultural program, and door prizes. |
| Community Participation and Social Events |
| Organized in 1974, by District Organizer Joseph Malinowski of Miami, Florida, Lodge 3216 received its charter on September 1, 1974 by Aloysius A. Majewski, PNA President. The Lodge held its first meeting in 1974. |
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Contact Number: 407-790-9068 |