Polish Canadian Arts Institute

Polonia

Polish Canadian Business Event 2024

The 27th Annual Polish-Canadian Society Business Dinner
Friday, November 15th, 2024, at the Dom Polski Hall, 1275 Langlois Ave., Windsor, Ontario

In these challenging times, as we all work to uphold global peace and protect democratic values, our organization is committed to building a better future for the Polish-Canadian community and for Canada.

Our annual event gathered business, professional, political and youth representatives to share speakers' presentations and enjoy a taste of the delicious Polish cuisine, ending with some brief entertainment.

Welcome and Introduction

Jerry Barycki at the Dom Polski podium Ania Barycka at the Dom Polski podium

From left: Jerry Barycki, President, Polish-Canadian Business and Professional Association of Windsor (PCBPAW) and Ania Barycka, Master of Ceremonies.

VIPs' Greetings

Hon. Natalia Kusendova-Bashta at the podium Sabina Klimek at the podium Ed Sleiman at the podium

Presentation of greetings from left: Hon. Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care, MPP Mississauga Centre, Sabina Klimek, Vice Consul of Economic Affairs, Consulate General of Poland in Toronto, and Ed Sleiman, Councillor Ward 5, City of Windsor, representing Mayor Drew Dilkens.

Speakers

Brian Masse at the podium Romi JaszczyƄski at the podium David Makarczyk at the podium

From left: Brian Masse, MP, Windsor-West, Keynote Speaker-Development of Our Region from the Federal Government's Prospective, Romi JaszczyƄski, Managing Director of the Polish Investment and Trade Agency - Poland-Canada Trade Updated 2024, and David Makarczyk, Vice President, Polish Canadian Students' and Young Professionals' Association of Windsor - Celebration of Copernicus Jubilee (550), Guest Speakers.

Awards and Recognition

Dr. Frank Simpson

Awards were introduced by Dr. Frank Simpson, Chair of the Awards Committee.

Gold Award PCBPAW presentation

Special recognition: the Gold Award PCBPAW was presented to Danuta Pogorzelska, Director of the Polish Vocal and Theatre Group, "PƂomieƄ", by Jerry Barycki, President.

Copernicus Jubilee Medallions presentation

Nicolaus Copernicus (550) Jubilee Medallions were presented to contributors to the Copernicus Project, from left: Zofia Duniec-Dmuchowski, David Makarczyk, and Beata Slusarczyk, presented by Jerry Barycki and Suzie Sawicki.

Sponsors on stage

Thank you to sponsors, from left: AskAniaMedia – Ania Barycka, CEO and President, Polonia Centre (Windsor) Inc. – Victor Wolanski, Vice President., Global Maintenance Co. – Grzegorz Matjaszewski, General Manager, Polish Canadian Centre Association of Windsor - Marek Niec, President, WhatsUpWindsor, Polskie Radio – MaƂgorzata Holec, Host, and Walker Dental Clinic - Dr. Zbigniew Pona.

Our Guests

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The traditional presence of a large group of the younger generation was beneficial to all.

One of our proudest achievements in the past three years of our Association is the 2023 Nicolaus Copernicus Jubilee (550) Exhibition in Canada. This celebration of our cultural heritage has travelled widely across Canada and Poland and beyond. A copy of Copernicus's groundbreaking work, De Revolutionibus, published in 1543, was presented. The Copernicus Jubilee Final Report, a 182-page publication, also was presented.

The hall at Dom Polski during the event Copernicus Jubilee display table

Artistic Programme and Group Photograph

Tatry Song and Dance Ensemble Tatry Song and Dance Ensemble Tatry dancers with guests

Krakowiak Dance Performance by the "Tatry" Song and Dance Ensemble.

Group photograph

Prepared by: Jerry Barycki, November 17, 2024.