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Nest 104, Newark, N.J. Welcome to the Nest 104 home page. Check here for the latest updates regarding Nest 104 news and activities. Member Spotlight [8/20/07] Alicia J. Wnorowski
Alicia graduated in June from the Academy for Business and Finance, located in Hackensack, N.J., with a cumulative grade point average (gpa) of 3.75. While at the academy, she served as president of the Future Business Leaders of America; secretary of the DECA, an association of marketing students; captain of the varsity cheerleading squad; and yearbook assistant editor-in-chief. She was also selected as a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist. Alicia’s work experience has included employment with Washington Mutual Bank and an internship with Smith Barney. This fall, she will commence her undergraduate studies as a Stern Scholar at New York University’s Stern School of Business. Thereafter, she intends to pursue MBA studies. Alicia is a member of Nest 293, Harrison, N.J., where she serves as Recording Secretary. Emil Roszkowski
A 2003 graduate of Immaculata High School, this past February Emil graduated Cum Laude with a 3.4 gpa from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, N.J., with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management. He is currently an MBA student at Fairleigh Dickinson, with a concentration in Finance. He has worked at the Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union and has served as a financial analyst at CSD & Associates. Active in the St. Mary’s Youth Group and the New Jersey Association of Young Professionals, Emil is an active member of Nest 946, Somerville, N.J. Daniel B. Sohler
A May graduate of St. Joseph’s High School in Metuchen, N.J., with a 3.3 gpa, Daniel will commence his undergraduate studies at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, N.J., in the fall with a focus on subjects relating to the communications and business fields. He represented St. Joseph’s as a Middlesex County delegate in the American Legion Boys’ State program, and his College Bowl team reached the “final four” out of 60 teams in a statewide academic competition. Among Daniel’s extracurricular activities included interning at a local television station, leading a neighborhood summer food drive, and volunteering at St. Agnes Church and the Raritan Bay Medical Center. His mother, Bernadette Kociolek Sohler, was a former Miss Polonia from St. Casimir’s in Newark. Both Daniel and his grandmother, Antonia Kociolek, are members of Nest 104. We here at Nest 104 congratulate this year’s scholarship winners. Along with the 2005 and 2006 recipients, we wish them all every success in their future academic and career goals. Recent Events [5/21/07]
Falcon members from all over New Jersey were in attendance. In addition, Nest 104 members from as far away as California, Missouri, New York and Pennsylvania joined in the festivities. Distinguished visitors included Patricia Koziol, former District I President; District I National Director Richard Jasinski and other members of Nest 281, Dunellen, N.J.; along with Nest 163, Mocanaqua, Pa., members including Nest President George Szatkowski, Jr. Many other Nests added their congratulations in our commemorative booklet, including a post-publication donation from Nest 8, Pittsburgh, Pa. We were honored by the presence of National Secretary/Treasurer Druh Timothy Kuzma, who was our event’s keynote speaker. In addition, Druh Kuzma presented Star of Merit awards to Nest 104 Officers: Financial President Peter Pietrucha, Vice President Frank Gubernat and President Stanley Tafil. All in attendance enjoyed the Falcon historical video, Polish music cassettes and Falcon literature forwarded by Falcon First National Vice President Druhna Patricia Del Busse. The display tables lining the entrance hall outside the banquet room were filled with vintage photos, historical albums and narrative Nest 104 history posters, which were artistically assembled through the assiduous efforts Druh Gubernat.
The efforts of the entire centennial committee contributed to the overall success of the celebration. Treasurer Amy Tafil assembled and displayed the rose floral table centerpieces and framed the award certificates. Carol Gubernat joined Female Vice President Amy Tafil Coyle in ensuring that all guest were welcomed upon entry, directed to their seating locations and given their Falcon lapel pins and commemorative Nest 104 Centennial t-shirts (with another thank you to “Druhna “Trish” Del Busse for facilitating their printing and delivery). Fourth-generation Nest 104 member Michael Adam Coyle (age 4) called out the numbers of the table lottery sequence as all guests enjoyed the superb Polish buffet that was prepared by Marie’s (Przybyszyn) Catering. Patriotic and traditional Polish musical entertainment was provided by the PCF supplementary school choir. The pretty young ladies were led by the piano accompaniment of musical director Anna Ligaj. In summary, a grand time was had by all. We look forward to the next 100 years. Sto lat!
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