2008 PFA NATIONAL CONVENTION EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Wednesday, July 16
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Convention registration - Hotel Lobby Craft & Souvenir Room Open
6 p.m. - dusk Welcome Picnic - Raintree Park (Compliments of Nest 86)
8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Legion of Honor Commandery meeting
Thursday, July 17
7 a.m. to 8:15 am Buffet Breakfast in the Hallway outside of the Grand Ballroom - eat in Dennison Rooms
(Compliments of PFA National Headquarters)
8:30 a.m. Opening ceremonies for the convention
9 a.m. - noon First convention session - Grand Ballroom
Noon - 2 p.m. Ladies Commission luncheon - Mediterranean Room
2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Second convention session
7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Legion of Honor meeting/reception
Friday, July 18
7:30a.m. to 8:45 am Buffet Breakfast in the Hallway outside of the Grand Ballroom - eat in Dennison Rooms
(Compliments of PFA District XIII)
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Third convention session
11:30 a.m. - 3:30pm Orchard Lake Trip/Transportation/Lunch
5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fourth convention session
Saturday, July 19
9 a.m. - ? Fifth session (if necessary)
4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Convention Mass - Mediterranean Room
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Cocktails - Grand Ballroom - Open Bar
6:30 p.m. Banquet Introductions
7 p.m. Dinner & Program
9 p.m. - 11 p.m Dancing - Open Bar
Sunday, July 20 Delegate Checkout
The ladies of District XIII have been busy sewing, crocheting, knitting and quilting blankets and afghans to be raffled off at the National Convention. We are requesting that each District/Nest, if they can, provide/bring one of these hand made items for additional prizes. Upon arrival at the Hotel, any items can be delivered to the Niles Room I & II.
HOTEL REGISTRATION DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING
The registration deadline for making reservations at the Troy Marriott Hotel is Thursday, July 3, 2008 and must be guaranteed with a first night deposit. It’s easy, just call the Troy Marriott toll free number at 1-800-228-9290 and mention you need a room from Wednesday, July 16, 2008 to Sunday, July 20, 2008. Also mention that you are with the Polish Falcons Convention.
Room rates are $99 per night plus 13% tax for Single or Double occupancy.
Note: The Troy Marriott is a 100% smoke free Hotel.
NEST 86 EXTENDS INVITATION FOR PRE-CONVENTION PICNIC
Fellow Delegates:
On behalf of the Officers and Members of Nest 86, I welcome you to Troy, Michigan and District XIII as we come together as Falcons for our National Convention. For those Delegates who will be arriving on Wednesday, Nest 86 is extending our hospitality to you by inviting you to join us at Raintree Park in Troy for a pre-convention picnic on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 from the time
delegate registration closes until 9:00 p.m. This event will provide a social opportunity for Delegates to meet and greet in a relaxed atmosphere before the important business of the organization is decided. Delegates are asked to bring their nametags that were issued at registration with them to the picnic. The food, refreshments, andentertainment are compliments of Nest 86, Hamtramck, host of the 1948 National Convention and Zlot.
Czolem!
Druh Joseph M. Sobota, Nest 86 President
NATIONAL DIRECTOR NOMINEES
Congratulations to the following individuals who have been nominated by their Districts to serve as a National Director for the 2008-2012 term:
District I–Edward Ciesla
District II–Thomas Eckert
District IV–Wallace Zielinski
District V–John Kowarik
District VI–William Junk
District VII–Eric Kubasek
District IX–Mary Rand
District XIII–Janet Knauber
The Election will be held at the upcoming National Convention in Troy,Michigan. Photos and more information about each nominee will appear in the July issue of the Sokol Polski.
YOUR NATIONAL CONVENTION CHECKLIST
1. Make your Hotel reservation by calling the Troy Marriott at 1-800-228-9290 by July 3, 2008.
2. Fill out the Delegate Activity Form and mail with check by June 24, 2008. If you are planning to eat the complimentary breakfasts make sure to check the appropriate boxes.
3. Fill out Airport Transportation Form, if needed, and mail by June 24, 2008. Transportation available Wednesday, July 16, 2008 and Sunday, July 20, 2008 between 9 a.m. & 3 p.m.
4. Bring to the convention craft items for the charities--based in Poland and Michigan.
5. Bring to the convention a handmade blanket, afghan or quilt for the Grand Drawing.
6. Bring a District Activity/Scrapbook of the events that were held in the last four years.
7. Let Julia Serafin, Tri-Chair, know if you are bringing a District or Nest Flag.
Note: Tickets for Breakfasts, Ladies Luncheon, Orchard Lake Trip and Banquet will be given to the Delegates when they Register.
Don’t forget each District should bring an activity/scrapbook containing only the last four years of holiday celebrations, anniversary & awards dinners, sports competitions, volunteer activities of the Nests that are part of your District. The books will be displayed in the Niles Room I & II. Independent judges will determine the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Winners and they will be announced at the end of the Convention.
We in District XIII are asking all the delegates to bring one or two items for the Arts & Crafts Booth located in the Niles Room I & II. Don’t forget to let us know a suggested price. All of the proceeds will be split in half between a non-profit charity in Poland and one in Michigan. Items can be shipped ahead of time to Kathleen Wolny, 1733 Brockway, and Saginaw MI 48602. For further information or any questions please contact Druhna Wolny at 989-792-3326.
The current Commandery of the Legion of Honor will hold a meeting on Wednesday, July 16 from 8-10 p.m. The room will be announced. Also, the Legion of Honor Meeting and Reception will be held on Thursday, July 17 from 7-9 p.m. in Mediterranean Room.
DISTRICT/NEST FLAGS REQUESTED FOR THE OPENING CEREMONY
We are requesting if any District or Nest that has a banner/flag that identifies your District or Nest, you bring it, along with a stand, to the National Convention. A member of your District/Nest, in Falcon uniform, will carry it into the Grand Ballroom as part of the opening ceremonies of the
National Convention on Thursday, July 17, 2008 which will begin at 8:30am.
It will remain during the entire convention behind the head table. The member carrying the flag should wear the official Falcon Uniform. Any questions contact Julia Serafin, Tri-Chair at (313) 655-2992 or e-mail her at aserafin590@comcast.net.
In order to know how many Delegates will participate in the various activities that include food and/or transportation, a head count will be needed. Below is a form that each delegate should complete and send with a check for the appropriate amount payable to: Polish Falcons, District XIII. The deadline is June 24. Please print, complete and enclose the form below with your check. Mail to: Julia Serafin, 16185 Markese Avenue, Allen Park, MI 48101-1937. Questions? Email aserafin590@comcast.net
Delegate Activity Form
Delegate Name_______________________________________________________________________
Phone Number_______________________________________________________________________
E-mail______________________________________________________________________________
District #____________________________________________________________________________
Nest #______________________________________________________________________________
Please check the activities in which you plan to participate:
July 17 Buffet Breakfast 7am to 8:15am (no cost to delegate)_________
Ladies Commission Luncheon (12noon to 2pm) - $20__________
Gentlemen are invited.
Delegate cost: $20; District XIII paying $5
Legion of Honor Meeting/Reception 7pm to 9pm ________
Restricted to Legion of Honor members. No cost.
July 18 Buffet Breakfast 7:30am to 8:45am ________
No Cost.
Orchard Lake Trip (11:30am to 3:30pm) ________
Cost: $5. Includes transportation and lunch.
Sites visited will include: Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, Archives and Museums,
Polish Historical Panorama, Galleria, Shrine Chapel of Our Lady of Orchard Lake, Seminarians Chapel, Adam Cardinal Maida Library, St. Marys Bookstore and Dombrowski Fieldhouse and Ice Arena
July 19 Grand Banquet/Open Bar/Dance 5:30pm to midnight ________
Cost $75.
Pick on entrée: Chicken Wellington ______
Fillet Mignon (8oz.) _______
Detroit Metropolitan Airport is located 36 miles and 45 minutes from the Troy Marriott Hotel. District XIII is offering the Delegates transportation, at no cost, from the airport on Wednesday, July 16 and to the airport on Sunday, July 20. If you are arriving or departing on these dates and would like to take advantage of this free transportation, please complete the form below by June 24 and send to the address below. Otherwise, shuttle service is available by contacting the hotel for a fee of $65 per person.
Airport Transportation Request Form
Name_________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number_________________________________________________________________________
E-mail________________________________________________________________________________
Airline/Flight Number____________________________________________________________________
Arrival Time at Detroit Metro Airport (July 16)________________________________________________
City Arriving From_______________________________________________________________________
Return Departure Time (July 20)___________________________________________________________
Any Comments_________________________________________________________________________
Please send form to: Julia Serafin, 16185 Markese Avenue, Allen Park, MI 48101-1937
Questions? Email aserafin590@comcast.net