17 August 2010
13 August 2010
17 June 2010
30 December 2009
JVCOCC Honors Michael Polichuk as 2010 Veteran of the Year
Michael Polichuk
Michael was born in 1946, to Basil and Anna Polichuk in Tettnang, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. In 1948, the Polichuk family emigrated to Venezuela where Michael was raised and where he completed his primary education. His two sisters, Maria and Eva were born in Venezuela. In 1962, the Polichuk family was again on the move, this time immigrating to the United States of America and settling in Cleveland, Ohio.
Michael attended Lincoln High School, then Kent State University, from where he graduated in 1971 with a BA degree in Spanish and Latin American Area Studies. In July of 1971, Michael enlisted in the U.S. Army for 3 years. He received basic training at Fort Knox, KY, advanced training at the Quartermaster School at Fort Lee, VA and was assigned to serve at the Missile Munitions and Command School at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. He was discharged from the US Army in July 1974.
While in the service, Michael traveled to Venezuela and married his schoolmate Gladys. Michael and Gladys have three sons, Carlos, Andrew and Michael.
After his discharge, Michael worked for the Berlitz School of Languages for a short time. Later he ventured into the International Transportation field, where he is still employed. In 1991 he obtained his Federal Customshouse Brokers License, which permits him to transact imports on behalf of importers throughout the United States.
While holding a full time job and raising a family, Michael found time and dedication to serve on
Board of Elders at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church from 1982 to 2002
in the capacity of President, Treasure and Vice-President. He also found time to serve on the Board of Directors of Osnova Ukrainian Federal Credit Union from 1986 to 2006, first forming part of the Credit Committee and later as President, position he held for 11 years. He was very instrumental in
the building of the Holy Trinity Church complex in North Royalton and in the transition of Osnova
Ukrainian FCU to its current location on State Road in Parma.
Michael joined PLAV Roosevelt Post 58 in 1993. In 1999 he was elected Treasurer and re-elected in 2001 and later appointed to the position, which he still holds. He attends all meetings, post functions, coffee hour/escort services for disabled veterans at Brecksville Medical Center. In 2000, for the first time, Michael attended the PLAV National Convention in Tunica, Mississippi. In 2001 at the State Convention held in Fremont, Ohio, he was elected 2nd Vice-Commander of the Department of Ohio. In February 2002, he was honored as Roosevelt Post 58 “Man of the Year 2002”.
In August 2002, he was elevated to State Commander to complete the term of Ken Milenovic, upon his election as National 1st Vice-Commander. In June 2003, Michael was knighted in the “Order of Knights and Ladies of Pulaski” of Polonia Foundation of Ohio. At the State Convention in September 2003, in Hudson, OH, Michael was elected State Commander for the term 2003-2005.
As State Commander, Michael has shown leadership and has guided the Department of Ohio in an exemplary manner. In his capacity as State Commander he was a director of Polonia Foundation of Ohio. In 2004, the Department of Ohio honored Michael as “Veteran of the Year”.
During the biennial term 2005-2007, Michael served as co-Adjutant of the PLAV Department of Ohio. In 2006, at the PLAV National Convention in Tampa, FL, Michael was elected to the position of National 2nd Vice-Commander for the term 2006-2008. Then at the Ohio State Convention held in Chester, WV, Michael was elected as Department of Ohio 1st Vice Commander for the term 2007-2009. While juggling these positions Michael found time to serve as National Editor of the PLAV News, official publication of the Polish Legion of American Veterans USA. He still finds time to participate at the coffee hour/escort service at Brecksville Medical Center assisting hospitalized veterans.
In 2008, while serving as Chairman of the PLAV National Pre-Convention Committee, Michael was
very instrumental in bringing The Honorable Robert Kupiecki, Polish Ambassador to the United States of America to be the main speaker at the PLAV National Convention held in Independence, Ohio.
Aside from his responsibilities in the PLAV, Michael participates in Memorial Day Ceremonies, Polish Constitution Day Festivities, Casimir Pulaski Memorial Commemoration, Veteran and Civic Ceremonies and numerous other activities in and outside of the Polish Community.
Currently Michael is serving as Chaplain in the JVCOCC Board of Officers, as Vice-President of Polonia Foundation of Ohio, Acting State Commander of PLAV Department of Ohio and Treasurer
of Roosevelt Post 58.
Michael is also member of the American Legion and the Ukrainian American Veterans Post 24.
Michael was born in 1946, to Basil and Anna Polichuk in Tettnang, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. In 1948, the Polichuk family emigrated to Venezuela where Michael was raised and where he completed his primary education. His two sisters, Maria and Eva were born in Venezuela. In 1962, the Polichuk family was again on the move, this time immigrating to the United States of America and settling in Cleveland, Ohio.
Michael attended Lincoln High School, then Kent State University, from where he graduated in 1971 with a BA degree in Spanish and Latin American Area Studies. In July of 1971, Michael enlisted in the U.S. Army for 3 years. He received basic training at Fort Knox, KY, advanced training at the Quartermaster School at Fort Lee, VA and was assigned to serve at the Missile Munitions and Command School at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. He was discharged from the US Army in July 1974.
While in the service, Michael traveled to Venezuela and married his schoolmate Gladys. Michael and Gladys have three sons, Carlos, Andrew and Michael.
After his discharge, Michael worked for the Berlitz School of Languages for a short time. Later he ventured into the International Transportation field, where he is still employed. In 1991 he obtained his Federal Customshouse Brokers License, which permits him to transact imports on behalf of importers throughout the United States.
While holding a full time job and raising a family, Michael found time and dedication to serve on
Board of Elders at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church from 1982 to 2002
in the capacity of President, Treasure and Vice-President. He also found time to serve on the Board of Directors of Osnova Ukrainian Federal Credit Union from 1986 to 2006, first forming part of the Credit Committee and later as President, position he held for 11 years. He was very instrumental in
the building of the Holy Trinity Church complex in North Royalton and in the transition of Osnova
Ukrainian FCU to its current location on State Road in Parma.
Michael joined PLAV Roosevelt Post 58 in 1993. In 1999 he was elected Treasurer and re-elected in 2001 and later appointed to the position, which he still holds. He attends all meetings, post functions, coffee hour/escort services for disabled veterans at Brecksville Medical Center. In 2000, for the first time, Michael attended the PLAV National Convention in Tunica, Mississippi. In 2001 at the State Convention held in Fremont, Ohio, he was elected 2nd Vice-Commander of the Department of Ohio. In February 2002, he was honored as Roosevelt Post 58 “Man of the Year 2002”.
In August 2002, he was elevated to State Commander to complete the term of Ken Milenovic, upon his election as National 1st Vice-Commander. In June 2003, Michael was knighted in the “Order of Knights and Ladies of Pulaski” of Polonia Foundation of Ohio. At the State Convention in September 2003, in Hudson, OH, Michael was elected State Commander for the term 2003-2005.
As State Commander, Michael has shown leadership and has guided the Department of Ohio in an exemplary manner. In his capacity as State Commander he was a director of Polonia Foundation of Ohio. In 2004, the Department of Ohio honored Michael as “Veteran of the Year”.
During the biennial term 2005-2007, Michael served as co-Adjutant of the PLAV Department of Ohio. In 2006, at the PLAV National Convention in Tampa, FL, Michael was elected to the position of National 2nd Vice-Commander for the term 2006-2008. Then at the Ohio State Convention held in Chester, WV, Michael was elected as Department of Ohio 1st Vice Commander for the term 2007-2009. While juggling these positions Michael found time to serve as National Editor of the PLAV News, official publication of the Polish Legion of American Veterans USA. He still finds time to participate at the coffee hour/escort service at Brecksville Medical Center assisting hospitalized veterans.
In 2008, while serving as Chairman of the PLAV National Pre-Convention Committee, Michael was
very instrumental in bringing The Honorable Robert Kupiecki, Polish Ambassador to the United States of America to be the main speaker at the PLAV National Convention held in Independence, Ohio.
Aside from his responsibilities in the PLAV, Michael participates in Memorial Day Ceremonies, Polish Constitution Day Festivities, Casimir Pulaski Memorial Commemoration, Veteran and Civic Ceremonies and numerous other activities in and outside of the Polish Community.
Currently Michael is serving as Chaplain in the JVCOCC Board of Officers, as Vice-President of Polonia Foundation of Ohio, Acting State Commander of PLAV Department of Ohio and Treasurer
of Roosevelt Post 58.
Michael is also member of the American Legion and the Ukrainian American Veterans Post 24.
25 July 2009
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
For those of us who already may have a VA Medical ID card but for a while were told we were no longer covered by the VA there is this announcement. If you do not have a card, you may still qualify.
Priority Group 8 Adds Benefits for Thousands of Vets. Starting June 15, more than 260,000 Veterans will be eligible for healthcare program enrollment. The change affects Veterans whose incomes exceed the current VA income thresholds by up to 10 percent.
If there is anyone who cannot locate their DD214 and needs it or wants to make it available to their survivors in the future, the application is included in the back of this report. Also, If you were in a military group that served in Vietnam prior to the dates listed for getting an Ohio Wartime Bonus, don't simply give up. In the meeting I used the example of Specialist 4, James T. Davis (from Livingston Tennessee) who was killed on December 2nd, 1961 on a road near the old French Garrison of Cau Xang. Although he was a member of the United States Army Security Agency, he was assigned to the 3rd Radio Research Unit at Tan Son Nhut Airbase near Saigon, along with 92 other ASA members of his unit. Although not officially serving under the ASA name, their cover designation was Radio Research. Davis Station in Saigon was named after him and President Johnson termed Davis “the first American to fall in the defense of our freedom in Vietnam.” If Specialist Davis were from Ohio, under the Ohio Wartime Bonus dates, he would not be qualified for the bonus.
In section 1. the dates of service prior to 1993 are listed to show the dates of service necessary to qualify for the State of Ohio, Wartime Bonus.
The periods of service are: a. WWII, 12/07/1941 – 9/02/1945
b. Korea, 6/25/1950 – 7/19/1953
c. Vietnam, 8/1/1964 – 6/30/1973
If you served in such a unit and have not received your bonus, it is time that you contact your county Veterans Service Officer.
Priority Group 8 Adds Benefits for Thousands of Vets. Starting June 15, more than 260,000 Veterans will be eligible for healthcare program enrollment. The change affects Veterans whose incomes exceed the current VA income thresholds by up to 10 percent.
If there is anyone who cannot locate their DD214 and needs it or wants to make it available to their survivors in the future, the application is included in the back of this report. Also, If you were in a military group that served in Vietnam prior to the dates listed for getting an Ohio Wartime Bonus, don't simply give up. In the meeting I used the example of Specialist 4, James T. Davis (from Livingston Tennessee) who was killed on December 2nd, 1961 on a road near the old French Garrison of Cau Xang. Although he was a member of the United States Army Security Agency, he was assigned to the 3rd Radio Research Unit at Tan Son Nhut Airbase near Saigon, along with 92 other ASA members of his unit. Although not officially serving under the ASA name, their cover designation was Radio Research. Davis Station in Saigon was named after him and President Johnson termed Davis “the first American to fall in the defense of our freedom in Vietnam.” If Specialist Davis were from Ohio, under the Ohio Wartime Bonus dates, he would not be qualified for the bonus.
In section 1. the dates of service prior to 1993 are listed to show the dates of service necessary to qualify for the State of Ohio, Wartime Bonus.
The periods of service are: a. WWII, 12/07/1941 – 9/02/1945
b. Korea, 6/25/1950 – 7/19/1953
c. Vietnam, 8/1/1964 – 6/30/1973
If you served in such a unit and have not received your bonus, it is time that you contact your county Veterans Service Officer.
28 February 2009
Department of Ohio Treasurer accepts thanks of US Army
SFC Zenon Zacharyj presented the thanks of the US Army to the PLAV for donating Post 58's hall for training purposes. Shown accepting the award is Department of Ohio Treasurer Michael Polichuk.
22 February 2009
Honor Flight Application
Veteran Application
Honor Flight recognizes American veterans for your sacrifices and achievements by flying you to Washington, DC to see YOUR memorial. no cost. Top priority (for which we are currently accepting application only) is given to WW2 and terminally ill veterans from all wars. In the future. Honor Flight will be expanded to include Korean and Vietnam veterans, hi order for Honor FIight to achieve this goal, guardians fly with the veterans on every flight providing assistance and helping veterans have a safe, memorable and rewarding experience. For what you and your comrades have given to us, please consider this a small token of appreciation from all of us at Honor Flight. For further information, please contact us a (937) 521-2400 or visit us at www.honorflight.org
YOUR NAME: ______________________________________NICK NAME:_____________
(As it appears on your ID for airline travel) (If Applicable)
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY: ___________________________________________________________________________ STATE: ______ ZIP: ________________
PHONE: Day: ___________________________________ Evening: ________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: WEIGHT: ________ AGE:_______
HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT HONOR FLIGHT?_______________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________ TEE SHIRT SIZE: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL)_____
ALTERNATE CONTACT (son, daughter, etc): NAME:__________________________________________________________
PHONE:_____________________________ E-MAIL:_____________________________ RELATIONSHIP:______________
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (someone available the day you travel):
Name: __________________________________________________________Relationship: ___________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE: Day: ____________________ Evening: ________________________Mobile: ________________________
SERVICE HISTORY: BRANCH OF SERVICE: ___________________ RANK:_________________
HOME TOWN (from which city and state did you enter the service?):_____________________________________________
ACTIVITY DURING WWII: ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬_____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
MEDICAL: INFORMATION PROVIDED WILL NOT DISQUALFY YOU. IT Permits US TO ASSESS THE
SUPPORT WE NEED DURING THE TRIP. INFO IS FOR HONOR FLIGHT AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL ONLY.
Do you use mobility equipment? YES NO. If YES, please circle device: CANE WALKER WHEELCHAIR SCOOTER
MEDICATIONS (name and how often you take it):
MEDICATION TAKEN HOW OFTEN? MEDICATION TAKEN HOW OFTEN?
_______________ ____________________ _______________ _______________
_______________ ____________________ _______________ _______________
_______________ ____________________ _______________ ________________
Do you have any drug allergies? ________________________________________________________________________
Do you have a history of seizure? YES NO Please describe what type (i.e. grand mal, petit mal, other) ________________
When was your last seizure? ________. If within past 5 years, STRONGLY advised you discuss trip with your private physician!
Do you have problems with motion sickness ass (sea or air)? YES NO. If yes, is it connected with medications? YES NO. If motion sickness is not
controlled with medications, it is STRONGLY advised you discuss the trip with your private physician!
Do you have any breathing problems? YES NO. If YES, please describe: _____________________________ ______________________________
Do you use a home nebulizer machine? YES NO. If YES, you are STRONGLY encouraged to discuss the trip with your private physician concerning the use of portable hand-held nebulizers during the trip.
Do you use oxygen at any time? YES NO. If YES, you will need your private physician to write a prescription for oxygen to be used during the flight and during the tour. Oxygen will be provided. The prescription should be turned in with the application.
Do you have a problem walking the length of a football field without assistance? YES NO. If yes, please describe the reason (e.g. lung problems, arthritis, heart problems, etc. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
Do you have a history of open head injuries, sinus problems, or ear problems? YES NO. If YES, have you flown since the open head injury, sinus or ear problems occurred? YES NO. If YES, did you have any problems? YES NO. If YES, it is STRONGLY advised you discuss the trip with your private physician. If you have NEVER flown since the open head injury, sinus or ear problems, again we STRONGLY advise you discuss the trip with your private physician.
Do you have a urostomy or colostomy bag? YES NO. If YES, please make sure the bag is vented prior to flight. If you do not know if your bag is vented, it is STRONGLY advised that you discuss this issue with your private physician.
Additional Comments or Concerns: __________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLYAND SIGN:
The undersigned acknowledges and agrees that:
1. As photographic and video equipment are frequently used to memorialize and document Honor flight trips and events, his/her image may appear in a public forum such as the media or a website, to acknowledge, promote or advance the work of the Honor Flight program. I hereby release the photographer and Honor Flight from all claims and liability relating to said photographs. I hereby give permission for my images captured during Honor Flight activities through video, photo, or other media, to be used solely for the purposes of Honor Flight promotional material and publications, and waive any rights or compensation or ownership thereto.
2. I further state that medical insurance is the responsibility of the veteran and I understand that Honor Flight does NOT provide medical care. I understand that I accept all risks associated with travel and other Honor Flight activities and will not hold Honor Flight responsible for any injuries incurred by me while participating in the Honor Flight program
SIGNED: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
DATE: ______/_____/_____ (E-mail applicants will, be required to sign prior to actual flight date)
Please submit this form to: Honor Flight, Inc.
ATTN: Veteran Application
300 Auburn Ave.
Springfield, 0H 45505-4703
Or e-mail to: veteran-application@honorflight.org
Or fax to: (937) 521-2580 or (937) 864-0524
Honor Flight recognizes American veterans for your sacrifices and achievements by flying you to Washington, DC to see YOUR memorial. no cost. Top priority (for which we are currently accepting application only) is given to WW2 and terminally ill veterans from all wars. In the future. Honor Flight will be expanded to include Korean and Vietnam veterans, hi order for Honor FIight to achieve this goal, guardians fly with the veterans on every flight providing assistance and helping veterans have a safe, memorable and rewarding experience. For what you and your comrades have given to us, please consider this a small token of appreciation from all of us at Honor Flight. For further information, please contact us a (937) 521-2400 or visit us at www.honorflight.org
YOUR NAME: ______________________________________NICK NAME:_____________
(As it appears on your ID for airline travel) (If Applicable)
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY: ___________________________________________________________________________ STATE: ______ ZIP: ________________
PHONE: Day: ___________________________________ Evening: ________________________ Cell Phone: _________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: WEIGHT: ________ AGE:_______
HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT HONOR FLIGHT?_______________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________ TEE SHIRT SIZE: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL)_____
ALTERNATE CONTACT (son, daughter, etc): NAME:__________________________________________________________
PHONE:_____________________________ E-MAIL:_____________________________ RELATIONSHIP:______________
EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION (someone available the day you travel):
Name: __________________________________________________________Relationship: ___________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE: Day: ____________________ Evening: ________________________Mobile: ________________________
SERVICE HISTORY: BRANCH OF SERVICE: ___________________ RANK:_________________
HOME TOWN (from which city and state did you enter the service?):_____________________________________________
ACTIVITY DURING WWII: ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬_____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
MEDICAL: INFORMATION PROVIDED WILL NOT DISQUALFY YOU. IT Permits US TO ASSESS THE
SUPPORT WE NEED DURING THE TRIP. INFO IS FOR HONOR FLIGHT AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL ONLY.
Do you use mobility equipment? YES NO. If YES, please circle device: CANE WALKER WHEELCHAIR SCOOTER
MEDICATIONS (name and how often you take it):
MEDICATION TAKEN HOW OFTEN? MEDICATION TAKEN HOW OFTEN?
_______________ ____________________ _______________ _______________
_______________ ____________________ _______________ _______________
_______________ ____________________ _______________ ________________
Do you have any drug allergies? ________________________________________________________________________
Do you have a history of seizure? YES NO Please describe what type (i.e. grand mal, petit mal, other) ________________
When was your last seizure? ________. If within past 5 years, STRONGLY advised you discuss trip with your private physician!
Do you have problems with motion sickness ass (sea or air)? YES NO. If yes, is it connected with medications? YES NO. If motion sickness is not
controlled with medications, it is STRONGLY advised you discuss the trip with your private physician!
Do you have any breathing problems? YES NO. If YES, please describe: _____________________________ ______________________________
Do you use a home nebulizer machine? YES NO. If YES, you are STRONGLY encouraged to discuss the trip with your private physician concerning the use of portable hand-held nebulizers during the trip.
Do you use oxygen at any time? YES NO. If YES, you will need your private physician to write a prescription for oxygen to be used during the flight and during the tour. Oxygen will be provided. The prescription should be turned in with the application.
Do you have a problem walking the length of a football field without assistance? YES NO. If yes, please describe the reason (e.g. lung problems, arthritis, heart problems, etc. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________
Do you have a history of open head injuries, sinus problems, or ear problems? YES NO. If YES, have you flown since the open head injury, sinus or ear problems occurred? YES NO. If YES, did you have any problems? YES NO. If YES, it is STRONGLY advised you discuss the trip with your private physician. If you have NEVER flown since the open head injury, sinus or ear problems, again we STRONGLY advise you discuss the trip with your private physician.
Do you have a urostomy or colostomy bag? YES NO. If YES, please make sure the bag is vented prior to flight. If you do not know if your bag is vented, it is STRONGLY advised that you discuss this issue with your private physician.
Additional Comments or Concerns: __________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________
PLEASE REVIEW CAREFULLYAND SIGN:
The undersigned acknowledges and agrees that:
1. As photographic and video equipment are frequently used to memorialize and document Honor flight trips and events, his/her image may appear in a public forum such as the media or a website, to acknowledge, promote or advance the work of the Honor Flight program. I hereby release the photographer and Honor Flight from all claims and liability relating to said photographs. I hereby give permission for my images captured during Honor Flight activities through video, photo, or other media, to be used solely for the purposes of Honor Flight promotional material and publications, and waive any rights or compensation or ownership thereto.
2. I further state that medical insurance is the responsibility of the veteran and I understand that Honor Flight does NOT provide medical care. I understand that I accept all risks associated with travel and other Honor Flight activities and will not hold Honor Flight responsible for any injuries incurred by me while participating in the Honor Flight program
SIGNED: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
DATE: ______/_____/_____ (E-mail applicants will, be required to sign prior to actual flight date)
Please submit this form to: Honor Flight, Inc.
ATTN: Veteran Application
300 Auburn Ave.
Springfield, 0H 45505-4703
Or e-mail to: veteran-application@honorflight.org
Or fax to: (937) 521-2580 or (937) 864-0524
06 February 2009
Video honoring Post #30's Richard T.Borkowski, JVCCC 2008 Outstanding Veteran of the Year
For those of you who couldn't be there, click on the text in the paragraph above.
03 January 2009
PLAV LOBBIES SENATE FOR POLISH VISA WAIVER
STATE DEPARTMENT NOMINATES SEVEN NEW COUNTRIES TO VISA WAIVER PROGRAM
Sen.Voinovich's Visa Waver legislation paved way for today’s action
November 14, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Department of State formally nominated the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia and South Korea to participate in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This nomination formalizes the president’s October 17, 2008 announcement that these countries would be admitted to the VWP this year.
Today’s action was made possible by last year’s passage of U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich’s legislation to reform the VWP the Secure Travel and Counterterrorism Partnership Act of 2007 — which was signed into law by President Bush as part of the 9/11 bill. Specifically, Sen. Voinovich’s legislation enhanced travel security and allowed new countries the opportunity to participate in the VWP
“I am delighted to see these countries inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program,” said Sen. Voinovich, a member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Foreign Relations Committee. ““Our nation can benefit both in terms of national security and economic stability when we work with our friends around the world.
“Their agreement to cooperate with the
Nationals of these seven countries will be able to travel to the United Stated without a visa under the VWP beginning Monday, November 17. The VWP enables nationals of certain ally countries to travel to the
“I am pleased the administration is exercising its new flexibilities provided by my legislation,” Sen. Voinovich said.
Sen. Voinovich’s legislation enhanced the VWP’s security requirements while providing the opportunity for new countries to become VWP members. Specifically, these seven countries have agreed to share information on criminals and terrorists with the
For additional information go to:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/without/without_1990.htm
or call
George Brown
Office of Senator George V. Voinovich
1240 E. 9th Street Room 3061
Cleveland, Ohio 44199
216-522-7095l
19 December 2008
07 December 2008
FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT BANQUET
Walton Hills, Ohio. Veterans and Auxiliary members were honored on Saturday evening. Those in attendance included spouses, sons, daughters, friends, aunts, uncles and grandchildren. The turnout was quite large, more than in recent years. The cold weather and snow didn't keep folks away.
As in past years, the dinner was expertly prepared and the portions generous. Those who wanted "seconds" were welcome to take a 2nd plate.
Congratulations, once again, to our honorees, Ed Wojciak, Jack Rouse, Colleen Lewis, Ed Zelek, Katherine Krysiak and Toni Matey. We all think we know of the activities of our members but it takes the honors recognition at ourbanquet to learn the extent of what they have accomplished. It's remarkable.
My only critique of the evening would be that we keep our focus on the honorees. Too much time is spent on recognizing past and current Department and Post commanders, officers, elected and appointed, etc., etc., etc. It drags things out and we lose focus on why we are there.
John C. Sullivan
Department of Ohio
Public Relations Officer
As in past years, the dinner was expertly prepared and the portions generous. Those who wanted "seconds" were welcome to take a 2nd plate.
Congratulations, once again, to our honorees, Ed Wojciak, Jack Rouse, Colleen Lewis, Ed Zelek, Katherine Krysiak and Toni Matey. We all think we know of the activities of our members but it takes the honors recognition at ourbanquet to learn the extent of what they have accomplished. It's remarkable.
My only critique of the evening would be that we keep our focus on the honorees. Too much time is spent on recognizing past and current Department and Post commanders, officers, elected and appointed, etc., etc., etc. It drags things out and we lose focus on why we are there.
John C. Sullivan
Department of Ohio
Public Relations Officer
01 November 2008
New Law Authorizes Veterans' Salutes during National Anthem
Dear Commanders,
I am including a press release from the VA that is of interest to us.
In comradeship,
Ronald Limpach, Legislative Officer.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2008
New Law Authorizes Veterans’ Salutes during National Anthem
WASHINGTON -- Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect this month.
“The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation’s armed forces,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. “This provision allows the application of that honor in all events involving our nation’s flag.”
The new provision improves upon a little known change in federal law last year that authorized veterans to render the military-style hand salute during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, but it did not address salutes during the national anthem. Last year’s provision also applied to members of the armed forces while not in uniform.
Traditionally, members of the nation’s veterans service organizations have rendered the hand-salute during the national anthem and at events involving the national flag while wearing their organization’s official head-gear. The most recent change, authorizing hand-salutes during the national anthem by veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel, was sponsored by Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, an Army veteran. It was included in the Defense Authorization Act of 2009, which President Bush signed on Oct. 14.
The earlier provision authorizing hand-salutes for veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, was contained in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008, which took effect Jan. 28, 2008.
# # #
For the latest news releases and other information, visit VA on the Internet at
http://www.va.gov/opa.
To receive e-mail copies of news releases, subscribe to VA’s list server at:
http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/opalist_listserv.cfm.
I am including a press release from the VA that is of interest to us.
In comradeship,
Ronald Limpach, Legislative Officer.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2008
New Law Authorizes Veterans’ Salutes during National Anthem
WASHINGTON -- Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect this month.
“The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation’s armed forces,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. “This provision allows the application of that honor in all events involving our nation’s flag.”
The new provision improves upon a little known change in federal law last year that authorized veterans to render the military-style hand salute during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, but it did not address salutes during the national anthem. Last year’s provision also applied to members of the armed forces while not in uniform.
Traditionally, members of the nation’s veterans service organizations have rendered the hand-salute during the national anthem and at events involving the national flag while wearing their organization’s official head-gear. The most recent change, authorizing hand-salutes during the national anthem by veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel, was sponsored by Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, an Army veteran. It was included in the Defense Authorization Act of 2009, which President Bush signed on Oct. 14.
The earlier provision authorizing hand-salutes for veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, was contained in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008, which took effect Jan. 28, 2008.
# # #
For the latest news releases and other information, visit VA on the Internet at
http://www.va.gov/opa.
To receive e-mail copies of news releases, subscribe to VA’s list server at:
http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/opalist_listserv.cfm.
23 October 2008
Department of Ohio Post Commanders
Lincoln Post #13
George Kosakowski
8482 Cliffview Circle
Macedonia, OH 44056
330-468-0379 H
216 533 1175 C
216 341 9556 Post
Pulaski Post #30
Stanley Ryncarz
5422 Archmere Ave
Cleveland, OH 44144
216 661 0285 H
216 771 8905 Post
Washington Post #31
William Halloran
52 Lloyd Rd
Euclid OH 44132
216 289 5208 H
216 406 077 C
216 486 3979 Post
Pulaski Post #32
Ron Berish
389 baldwin Rd.
Akron, OH 44312
330 784 8817 H
330 253 0542 Post
Bass121796@sbcglobal.net
Roosevelt Post #58
Taras (Terry) Zacharyj
4214 Daisy Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109
216 351 2007 H
216 241 1788 Post
ukieshouse@sbcglobal.net
Brooklyn Post #61
Richard Kruzer
4648 South Hills Dr.Cleveland, OH 44109
216 741 8157
Corlett Post #886
Frank Czerwony
5640 Andover Blvd.
Garfield Hts., OH 44125
216 475 2589
Krakusy Post #87
Charles Popa
27 Colonial Dr.
Youngstown, OH 44505
330 759 9390
Garfield Hts. Post #157
Stanley Kotch
897 E. Meadowlawn Blvd.
Seven Hills, OH 44131
216 524 1602
Lt. Colonel Matt Urban Post #164
Steve Pesko
4040 Templeton Rd. NW
Warren, OH 44505
330 898 6641
330 394 7128 Post
Ohio Post #195
Kenneth Milenovic
6145 Winchester Dr
Seven Hills, OH 44131
216 524 3908 H
kenmilenovic@hotmail.com
PAST STATE COMMANDERS
Theodore Holtz
8180 Brecksville Rd. #150
Brecksville, OH 44141
440 746 9550 W
Charles Popa
27 Colonial Drive
Youngstown, OH 44505
330 759 9390
Mathew Lobas
3213 Coventry Dr.
Parma, OH 44134
440 845 0119
moll2@juno.com
Richard Kruzer
4648 South Hills Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44109
216 741 8157
Richard Borkowski
5415 Alber Ave
Parma OH 44129
440 888 5183
Kenneth Milenovic
6145 Winchester Dr.
Seven Hills, OH 44131
216 524 3908
kenmilenovic@hotmail.com
Michael Polichuk
420 W. 22nd St.
Cleveland, OH 44109
216 398 498
polichuk@sbcglobal.net
John Glowacki
757 Kenwood Dr.
Gates Mills, Oh 44040
440 446 9411
johnjglowacki@yahoo.com
George Kosakowski
8482 Cliffview Circle
Macedonia, OH 44056
330-468-0379 H
216 533 1175 C
216 341 9556 Post
Pulaski Post #30
Stanley Ryncarz
5422 Archmere Ave
Cleveland, OH 44144
216 661 0285 H
216 771 8905 Post
Washington Post #31
William Halloran
52 Lloyd Rd
Euclid OH 44132
216 289 5208 H
216 406 077 C
216 486 3979 Post
Pulaski Post #32
Ron Berish
389 baldwin Rd.
Akron, OH 44312
330 784 8817 H
330 253 0542 Post
Bass121796@sbcglobal.net
Roosevelt Post #58
Taras (Terry) Zacharyj
4214 Daisy Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109
216 351 2007 H
216 241 1788 Post
ukieshouse@sbcglobal.net
Brooklyn Post #61
Richard Kruzer
4648 South Hills Dr.Cleveland, OH 44109
216 741 8157
Corlett Post #886
Frank Czerwony
5640 Andover Blvd.
Garfield Hts., OH 44125
216 475 2589
Krakusy Post #87
Charles Popa
27 Colonial Dr.
Youngstown, OH 44505
330 759 9390
Garfield Hts. Post #157
Stanley Kotch
897 E. Meadowlawn Blvd.
Seven Hills, OH 44131
216 524 1602
Lt. Colonel Matt Urban Post #164
Steve Pesko
4040 Templeton Rd. NW
Warren, OH 44505
330 898 6641
330 394 7128 Post
Ohio Post #195
Kenneth Milenovic
6145 Winchester Dr
Seven Hills, OH 44131
216 524 3908 H
kenmilenovic@hotmail.com
PAST STATE COMMANDERS
Theodore Holtz
8180 Brecksville Rd. #150
Brecksville, OH 44141
440 746 9550 W
Charles Popa
27 Colonial Drive
Youngstown, OH 44505
330 759 9390
Mathew Lobas
3213 Coventry Dr.
Parma, OH 44134
440 845 0119
moll2@juno.com
Richard Kruzer
4648 South Hills Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44109
216 741 8157
Richard Borkowski
5415 Alber Ave
Parma OH 44129
440 888 5183
Kenneth Milenovic
6145 Winchester Dr.
Seven Hills, OH 44131
216 524 3908
kenmilenovic@hotmail.com
Michael Polichuk
420 W. 22nd St.
Cleveland, OH 44109
216 398 498
polichuk@sbcglobal.net
John Glowacki
757 Kenwood Dr.
Gates Mills, Oh 44040
440 446 9411
johnjglowacki@yahoo.com
25 September 2008
22 September 2008
Congratulations to the newly-elected Ladies Auxiliary Officers
Genny Torrero, President. gennyt2003@yahoo.com
Hattie Bilsey - Vice President,
Toni Matey - Recording Secretary
Evelyn Borkowski - Financial Secretary
Judity Milenovic - Treasurer - Judith Milenovic.
Congratulations also to Ohio Auxiliary members elected to National Office:
Kathleen Boll - National President
Dolores Leibold-Kruzer - National Recording Secretary
Audrey Newlin - National Historian/PRO
Hattie Bilsey - Vice President,
Toni Matey - Recording Secretary
Evelyn Borkowski - Financial Secretary
Judity Milenovic - Treasurer - Judith Milenovic.
Congratulations also to Ohio Auxiliary members elected to National Office:
Kathleen Boll - National President
Dolores Leibold-Kruzer - National Recording Secretary
Audrey Newlin - National Historian/PRO
13 September 2008
Images from the Polish Legion of American Veterans Bi-ennial National Convention
We are attempting something new - a place where we can post our event images. The following URL has some images from our recently-concluded Biennial National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. Please copy and paste it into your browser window.
http://picasaweb.google.com/PLAVPHOTOALBUM
Please allow me your feedback.
John C. Sullivan
PRO
Ohio State Board
http://picasaweb.google.com/PLAVPHOTOALBUM
Please allow me your feedback.
John C. Sullivan
PRO
Ohio State Board
25 August 2008
An Argument for Admission to NATO
by
John C. Sullivan
The Russian Bear has awakened from its hibernation. Declaring a defense of Russia, they have begun a war that threatens to expand and involve the United States, a terribly risky venture. Russian apologists would have us believe that Russia is fearful of being "surrounded" by nations that look to the West, rather than to the East. They have good reason to believe it. Those of Eastern European heritage know what "Katyn" and "Ukraine starvation" and "Gulag" mean. Moreover, they know it can happen again.
In 1940, in the Katyn forest, Russian communists executed an estimated 22,000 Polish military officers, police officers and civilians taken prisoner in the 1939 invasion of Poland by both the Third Reich and Russia. Included in this figure is the execution of prisoners of war at Starobelsk, Ostashkov and in Kalinin (Tver) and Kharkiv, Moscow.
At that time, Poland’s “draft” required university graduates to become reserve officers. Russian communists included them in their round up of Jews, Ukrainians, Georgians and Belarusians of Polish citizenship. In Smolensk was the headquarters of the NKVD (Narodny Komissariat Vnutrennikh Del. Here the Soviet secret police murdered “political prisoners” from West Belarus and West Ukraine.
The Russians also operated forced labor camps for those they did not murder outright. The late Russian exiled author Alexander Solzhenitsyn likend them to a chain of islands, the “Gulag Archipelago.” An estimated 29 million people passed through them between 1929 and 1953. They were imprisoned for being absent from work, petty theft or by telling a joke about the government, just like American late show hosts David Letterman or Jay Leno say today. Those sent to the Gulag were mostly there without any trial.
From Prague, Askold Krushelnycky wrote about the Communist-generated “…famine deliberately engineered by the regime…claimed millions of lives, mostly in Ukraine but also in some other parts of the Soviet Union. Today it is considered one of the worst atrocities of the Communist regime and a terrifying act of genocide. Even so, the famine of 1933 is relatively unknown." Krushelyncky writes "Estimates of how many people died in Stalin's engineered famine of 1933 vary. But they are staggering in their scale -- between seven and 11 million people."
Given this history, one is only left to conclude that former Soviet "Republics" have more to fear from the Russian Bear than the Russians have to fear from them. Does anyone not understand why Ukraine and Poland wish to join the NATO family?
John C. Sullivan
The Russian Bear has awakened from its hibernation. Declaring a defense of Russia, they have begun a war that threatens to expand and involve the United States, a terribly risky venture. Russian apologists would have us believe that Russia is fearful of being "surrounded" by nations that look to the West, rather than to the East. They have good reason to believe it. Those of Eastern European heritage know what "Katyn" and "Ukraine starvation" and "Gulag" mean. Moreover, they know it can happen again.
In 1940, in the Katyn forest, Russian communists executed an estimated 22,000 Polish military officers, police officers and civilians taken prisoner in the 1939 invasion of Poland by both the Third Reich and Russia. Included in this figure is the execution of prisoners of war at Starobelsk, Ostashkov and in Kalinin (Tver) and Kharkiv, Moscow.
At that time, Poland’s “draft” required university graduates to become reserve officers. Russian communists included them in their round up of Jews, Ukrainians, Georgians and Belarusians of Polish citizenship. In Smolensk was the headquarters of the NKVD (Narodny Komissariat Vnutrennikh Del. Here the Soviet secret police murdered “political prisoners” from West Belarus and West Ukraine.
The Russians also operated forced labor camps for those they did not murder outright. The late Russian exiled author Alexander Solzhenitsyn likend them to a chain of islands, the “Gulag Archipelago.” An estimated 29 million people passed through them between 1929 and 1953. They were imprisoned for being absent from work, petty theft or by telling a joke about the government, just like American late show hosts David Letterman or Jay Leno say today. Those sent to the Gulag were mostly there without any trial.
From Prague, Askold Krushelnycky wrote about the Communist-generated “…famine deliberately engineered by the regime…claimed millions of lives, mostly in Ukraine but also in some other parts of the Soviet Union. Today it is considered one of the worst atrocities of the Communist regime and a terrifying act of genocide. Even so, the famine of 1933 is relatively unknown." Krushelyncky writes "Estimates of how many people died in Stalin's engineered famine of 1933 vary. But they are staggering in their scale -- between seven and 11 million people."
Given this history, one is only left to conclude that former Soviet "Republics" have more to fear from the Russian Bear than the Russians have to fear from them. Does anyone not understand why Ukraine and Poland wish to join the NATO family?
08 May 2008
Officer Roster 05/08
POLISH LEGION OF AMERICAN VETERANS, U.S.A.
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO- OFFICERS ROSTER
2008-2009
ELECTED OFFICERS
State Commander 1st Vice Commander 2nd Vice Commander Finance Director
Kenneth Milenovic #30 Michael Polichuk #58 Edward Wojciak #164 Frank Kowalski Jr.#30
6145 Winchester Dr. 4230 W. 22 St. P.O. Box 772 P.O. Box 5104
Seven Hills, OH 44131 Cleveland, OH 44109 Courtland, OH 44410 Cleveland, OH 44101
216-524-3908 216-398-4968 330-646-5860 (Cell) 216-771-3209
kenmilenovic@hotmail.com polichuk@sbcglobal.net 330-637-1720Home f.kowalski@att.net
Convention Corp. Cir. Convention Corp. Dir. Convention Corp. Dir. Auxiliary State President
William Halloran #31 Joseph Dolenc #31 Michael Demchuk #58 Kathy Boll Chapter #58
2 Lloyd Road 21730 Tracy Ave. 1653 Aspenwood Dr. 5314 Dartmouth Ave.
Euclid, OH 44132 Euclid, OH 44123 Seven Hills, OH 44131 Parma, OH 44129
216-289-5208 (H) 216-731-8079 216-642-0802 440-885-5925
216-406-0077 Cell 216-308-1701 Cell DMdemchuk@aol.com richkat1@cox.net
APPOIONTED OFFICERS
Sgt-at-Arms Adjutant Legislative Officer Squad Leader
Ray Williams #58 John Pestovic #30 Ronald Limpach #58 Stanley Ryncarz #30
2442 Professor Ave. 19723 Tanbark Ln. 47046 Cooper Foster Park Rd. 5422 Archmere Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113 Strongsville, OH 44149 Amherst, OH 44001 Cleveland, OH 44144
216-241-1788 Post 440-846-1055 440-988-8065 216-661-0285
440-590-3212- Cell PLAV38@yahoo.com mpestovic1@att.net
Polish Amer. Congress Judge Advocate Legionnaire Youth/Scholarship
Joseph Lecznar #61 Clement Kollin #157
7627 Roeper Rd. 7966 Wright Rd.
Parma, OH 44134 Broadview Hts., OH 44147
440-845-3506 440-526-8779 (H)
216-441-5100 (W)
Properties Manager Mail List Coordinator Service Officer Public Relations Off.
Richard Golem #61 Arthur Bilsey #30 Frank Oblak #31 John Sullivan #58
683 E. Wallings Rd. 17500 Glenshire Ave. 411 Halle Dr. 9240 Milford Dr.
Broadview Hts., OH 44147 Cleveland, OH 44135 Euclid, OH 44132 Northfield, OH 44067
440-526-8678 (H) 216-267-1376 (H) 216-289-1522 330-467-4747
440-241-3691 Cell 216-651-8183 (W) fjoblak@sbcglobal.net uisuileabhain@hotmail.com Hatedna@aol.com
Parliamentarian Liaison Officer
Richard Kruzer #61 Robert Berdys #58
4648 South Hills Dr. 4100 Westbrook Dr., #515
Cleveland, OH 44109 Cleveland, OH 44144
216-741-8157 216-661-8723
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO
POST COMMANDERS
Lincoln Post #13 Pulaski Post #30 Washington Post #31 Pulaski Post #32
George Kosakowski Stanley Ryncarz William Halloran Ron Berish
8482 Cliffview Circle 5422 Archmere Ave. 52 Lloyd Road 389 Baldwin Rd.
Macedonia, OH 44056 Cleveland, OH 44144 Euclid, OH 44132 Akron, OH 44312
330-468-0379 (H) 216-661-0285 (H) 216-289-5208 (H) 330-784-8817 (H)
216-533-1175 Cell 216-771-8905 Post 216-406-0077 Cell 330-253-0542 Post
216-341-9556 Post 216-486-3979 Post Bass121796@sbcglobal.net
Roosevelt Post #58 Brooklyn Post #61 Corlett Post #86 Krakusy Post #87
Taras Zacharyj Richard Lichniak Frank Czerwony Charles Popa
4214 daisy Ave. 4315 Russell Ave. 5640 Andover Blvd. 27 Colonial Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44109 Parma, OH 44134 Garfield Hts., OH 44125 Youngstown, OH 44505
216-351-2007 (H) 216-661-7835 216-475-2589 330-759-9390
216-241-1788 post
ukieshouse@sbcglobal.net
Garfield Hts. Posy #157 Lt. Col. Matt Urban Post #164 Ohio Post $195
Stanley Kotch Steve Pesko Kenneth Milenovic
897 E. Meadowlawn Bl. 4040 Templeton Rd. NW 6145 Winchester Dr.
Seven Hills, OH 44131 Warren, OH 44505 Seven Hills, OH 44131
216-524-1602 330-898-6641 216-524-3908 (H)
330-394-7128 Post kenmilenovic@hotmail.com
PAST STATE COMMANDERS
Theodore Holtz Charles Popa Mathew Lobas Richard Kruzer
8180 Brecksville Rd #150 27 Colonial Dr. 3213 Coventry Dr. 4648 South Hills Dr.
Brecksville, OH 44141 Youngstown, OH 44505 Parma, OH 44134 Cleveland, OH 44109
440-746-9550 (W) 330-759-9390 440-845-0119 216-741-8157
mol12@juno.com
Richard Borkowski Kenneth Milenovic Michael Polichuk John Glowacki
5415 Alber Ave. 6145 Winchester Dr. 4230 W. 22 St. 757 Kenwood Drive
Parma, OH 44129 Seven Hills, OH 44131 Cleveland, OH 44109 Gates Mills, OH 44040
440-888-5183 216-524-3908 216-398-4968 440-446-9411 kenmilenovic@hotmail.com polichuk@sbcglobal.net johnjglowacki@yahoo.com
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER VOLUNTEERS
2007 - 2009
BRECKSVILLE BUTLER CLEVELAND
Richard Lichniak #61 Rep. Chester Franczkowski #87 Rep Lucian Lewandowski #31 Rep.
4315 Russell Ave. 1233 Valleyview Dr. 270 E. 255 St.
Parma, OH 44134 Youngstown, OH 44512 Euclid, OH 44132
216-661-7835 330-729-9596 216-261-4621
Joseph Kulig #61 Dep. Charles Popa #87 Dep. Richard Borkowski #30 Dep.
7935 West ridge Dr. 27 Colonial Dr. 5415 Alber Rd.
Broadview Hts., OH 44147 Youngstown, OH 44505 Parma, OH 44129
440-237-2972 330-759-9390 440-888-5183
Raymond Rutkowski #157 Dep Arthur Bilsey #30 Dep
6298 Crossview Rd. 17500 Glenshire Ave.
Seven Hills, OH 44131 Cleveland, OH 44135
216-524-1406 216-267-1376 (H)
216-651-8183 (W)
George J. Kohut #32 Dep (Honorary Member)
1648 Queens Gate Cir.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
330-926-1857
WARREN CLINIC YOUNGSTOWN CLINIC OHIO VETERANS HOME
Edward Wojciak #164 Rep. Charles Popa #87 Rep. Ronald Limpach #58 Rep.
P.O. Box 221 27 Colonial Dr. 47046 Cooper Foster Park rd.
Orwell, OH 44076 Youngstown, OH 44505 Amherst, OH 44001
330-637-1720 330-759-9390 440-988-8065
PLAV38@yahoo.com
Ted Kowalczyk #164 Dep. Chester Franczkowski #87 Dep.
2365 Whispering Meadows 1233 Valleyview Dr.
Warren, OH 44483 Youngstown, OH 44512
330-372-8641 330-729-9596
John Klamut #164 Dep.
2800 Niles Courtland Rd. SE
Courtland, OH 44410
330-637-1346
COMMITTEES
MEMBERSHIP PICNIC AUDIT Evening in Warsaw Veterans & Woman
Michael Polchuk #58 Edward Wojciak #164 Richard Golem #61
Stanley Kotch #157
Mitch Miller #31
VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
EUCLID COUNCIL LORAIN COUNCIL SUMMIT COUNTY COUNCIL
John Popik #31 Ronald Limpach #58 Richard Lott #32
1758 Pontiac Dr. 47046 Cooper Foster Park Rd. 1102 Clifton Ave.
Euclid, OH 44117 Amherst, OH 44001 Akron, OH 44310
216-481-6021 440-988-8065 330-929-9346
PLAV38@yahoo.com cgaralott@aol.com
UNITED VETERANS COUNCIL GARFIELD HTS.
OF MAHONING COUNTY MEMORIAL ASSOC.
Charles Popa #87 Stanley Kotch #157
27 Colonial Dr. 897 E. Meadowlawn Dr.
Youngstown, OH 44505 Seven Hills, OH 44131
330-759-9390 216-524-1602
JOINT VETERANS COMMISSION
OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY AND
MEMORIAL DAY ASSOCIATION
Phil Toomey #30
9932 Dogwood Ct
Strongsville, OH 44136
440-238-9153
worldwarnam@aol.com
Michael Polichuk #58
4230 W 22 St.
Cleveland, OH 44109
216-398-4968
polichuk@sbcglobal.net
WESTERN RESERVE
NATIONAL CEMETERY
Richard Golem #61
683 E. Wallings Rd.
Broadview Hts., OH 44147
440-526-8678
440-241-3691 Cell
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO- OFFICERS ROSTER
2008-2009
ELECTED OFFICERS
State Commander 1st Vice Commander 2nd Vice Commander Finance Director
Kenneth Milenovic #30 Michael Polichuk #58 Edward Wojciak #164 Frank Kowalski Jr.#30
6145 Winchester Dr. 4230 W. 22 St. P.O. Box 772 P.O. Box 5104
Seven Hills, OH 44131 Cleveland, OH 44109 Courtland, OH 44410 Cleveland, OH 44101
216-524-3908 216-398-4968 330-646-5860 (Cell) 216-771-3209
kenmilenovic@hotmail.com polichuk@sbcglobal.net 330-637-1720Home f.kowalski@att.net
Convention Corp. Cir. Convention Corp. Dir. Convention Corp. Dir. Auxiliary State President
William Halloran #31 Joseph Dolenc #31 Michael Demchuk #58 Kathy Boll Chapter #58
2 Lloyd Road 21730 Tracy Ave. 1653 Aspenwood Dr. 5314 Dartmouth Ave.
Euclid, OH 44132 Euclid, OH 44123 Seven Hills, OH 44131 Parma, OH 44129
216-289-5208 (H) 216-731-8079 216-642-0802 440-885-5925
216-406-0077 Cell 216-308-1701 Cell DMdemchuk@aol.com richkat1@cox.net
APPOIONTED OFFICERS
Sgt-at-Arms Adjutant Legislative Officer Squad Leader
Ray Williams #58 John Pestovic #30 Ronald Limpach #58 Stanley Ryncarz #30
2442 Professor Ave. 19723 Tanbark Ln. 47046 Cooper Foster Park Rd. 5422 Archmere Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113 Strongsville, OH 44149 Amherst, OH 44001 Cleveland, OH 44144
216-241-1788 Post 440-846-1055 440-988-8065 216-661-0285
440-590-3212- Cell PLAV38@yahoo.com mpestovic1@att.net
Polish Amer. Congress Judge Advocate Legionnaire Youth/Scholarship
Joseph Lecznar #61 Clement Kollin #157
7627 Roeper Rd. 7966 Wright Rd.
Parma, OH 44134 Broadview Hts., OH 44147
440-845-3506 440-526-8779 (H)
216-441-5100 (W)
Properties Manager Mail List Coordinator Service Officer Public Relations Off.
Richard Golem #61 Arthur Bilsey #30 Frank Oblak #31 John Sullivan #58
683 E. Wallings Rd. 17500 Glenshire Ave. 411 Halle Dr. 9240 Milford Dr.
Broadview Hts., OH 44147 Cleveland, OH 44135 Euclid, OH 44132 Northfield, OH 44067
440-526-8678 (H) 216-267-1376 (H) 216-289-1522 330-467-4747
440-241-3691 Cell 216-651-8183 (W) fjoblak@sbcglobal.net uisuileabhain@hotmail.com Hatedna@aol.com
Parliamentarian Liaison Officer
Richard Kruzer #61 Robert Berdys #58
4648 South Hills Dr. 4100 Westbrook Dr., #515
Cleveland, OH 44109 Cleveland, OH 44144
216-741-8157 216-661-8723
DEPARTMENT OF OHIO
POST COMMANDERS
Lincoln Post #13 Pulaski Post #30 Washington Post #31 Pulaski Post #32
George Kosakowski Stanley Ryncarz William Halloran Ron Berish
8482 Cliffview Circle 5422 Archmere Ave. 52 Lloyd Road 389 Baldwin Rd.
Macedonia, OH 44056 Cleveland, OH 44144 Euclid, OH 44132 Akron, OH 44312
330-468-0379 (H) 216-661-0285 (H) 216-289-5208 (H) 330-784-8817 (H)
216-533-1175 Cell 216-771-8905 Post 216-406-0077 Cell 330-253-0542 Post
216-341-9556 Post 216-486-3979 Post Bass121796@sbcglobal.net
Roosevelt Post #58 Brooklyn Post #61 Corlett Post #86 Krakusy Post #87
Taras Zacharyj Richard Lichniak Frank Czerwony Charles Popa
4214 daisy Ave. 4315 Russell Ave. 5640 Andover Blvd. 27 Colonial Dr.
Cleveland, OH 44109 Parma, OH 44134 Garfield Hts., OH 44125 Youngstown, OH 44505
216-351-2007 (H) 216-661-7835 216-475-2589 330-759-9390
216-241-1788 post
ukieshouse@sbcglobal.net
Garfield Hts. Posy #157 Lt. Col. Matt Urban Post #164 Ohio Post $195
Stanley Kotch Steve Pesko Kenneth Milenovic
897 E. Meadowlawn Bl. 4040 Templeton Rd. NW 6145 Winchester Dr.
Seven Hills, OH 44131 Warren, OH 44505 Seven Hills, OH 44131
216-524-1602 330-898-6641 216-524-3908 (H)
330-394-7128 Post kenmilenovic@hotmail.com
PAST STATE COMMANDERS
Theodore Holtz Charles Popa Mathew Lobas Richard Kruzer
8180 Brecksville Rd #150 27 Colonial Dr. 3213 Coventry Dr. 4648 South Hills Dr.
Brecksville, OH 44141 Youngstown, OH 44505 Parma, OH 44134 Cleveland, OH 44109
440-746-9550 (W) 330-759-9390 440-845-0119 216-741-8157
mol12@juno.com
Richard Borkowski Kenneth Milenovic Michael Polichuk John Glowacki
5415 Alber Ave. 6145 Winchester Dr. 4230 W. 22 St. 757 Kenwood Drive
Parma, OH 44129 Seven Hills, OH 44131 Cleveland, OH 44109 Gates Mills, OH 44040
440-888-5183 216-524-3908 216-398-4968 440-446-9411 kenmilenovic@hotmail.com polichuk@sbcglobal.net johnjglowacki@yahoo.com
VETERANS ADMINISTRATION MEDICAL CENTER VOLUNTEERS
2007 - 2009
BRECKSVILLE BUTLER CLEVELAND
Richard Lichniak #61 Rep. Chester Franczkowski #87 Rep Lucian Lewandowski #31 Rep.
4315 Russell Ave. 1233 Valleyview Dr. 270 E. 255 St.
Parma, OH 44134 Youngstown, OH 44512 Euclid, OH 44132
216-661-7835 330-729-9596 216-261-4621
Joseph Kulig #61 Dep. Charles Popa #87 Dep. Richard Borkowski #30 Dep.
7935 West ridge Dr. 27 Colonial Dr. 5415 Alber Rd.
Broadview Hts., OH 44147 Youngstown, OH 44505 Parma, OH 44129
440-237-2972 330-759-9390 440-888-5183
Raymond Rutkowski #157 Dep Arthur Bilsey #30 Dep
6298 Crossview Rd. 17500 Glenshire Ave.
Seven Hills, OH 44131 Cleveland, OH 44135
216-524-1406 216-267-1376 (H)
216-651-8183 (W)
George J. Kohut #32 Dep (Honorary Member)
1648 Queens Gate Cir.
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
330-926-1857
WARREN CLINIC YOUNGSTOWN CLINIC OHIO VETERANS HOME
Edward Wojciak #164 Rep. Charles Popa #87 Rep. Ronald Limpach #58 Rep.
P.O. Box 221 27 Colonial Dr. 47046 Cooper Foster Park rd.
Orwell, OH 44076 Youngstown, OH 44505 Amherst, OH 44001
330-637-1720 330-759-9390 440-988-8065
PLAV38@yahoo.com
Ted Kowalczyk #164 Dep. Chester Franczkowski #87 Dep.
2365 Whispering Meadows 1233 Valleyview Dr.
Warren, OH 44483 Youngstown, OH 44512
330-372-8641 330-729-9596
John Klamut #164 Dep.
2800 Niles Courtland Rd. SE
Courtland, OH 44410
330-637-1346
COMMITTEES
MEMBERSHIP PICNIC AUDIT Evening in Warsaw Veterans & Woman
Michael Polchuk #58 Edward Wojciak #164 Richard Golem #61
Stanley Kotch #157
Mitch Miller #31
VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTATIVE
EUCLID COUNCIL LORAIN COUNCIL SUMMIT COUNTY COUNCIL
John Popik #31 Ronald Limpach #58 Richard Lott #32
1758 Pontiac Dr. 47046 Cooper Foster Park Rd. 1102 Clifton Ave.
Euclid, OH 44117 Amherst, OH 44001 Akron, OH 44310
216-481-6021 440-988-8065 330-929-9346
PLAV38@yahoo.com cgaralott@aol.com
UNITED VETERANS COUNCIL GARFIELD HTS.
OF MAHONING COUNTY MEMORIAL ASSOC.
Charles Popa #87 Stanley Kotch #157
27 Colonial Dr. 897 E. Meadowlawn Dr.
Youngstown, OH 44505 Seven Hills, OH 44131
330-759-9390 216-524-1602
JOINT VETERANS COMMISSION
OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY AND
MEMORIAL DAY ASSOCIATION
Phil Toomey #30
9932 Dogwood Ct
Strongsville, OH 44136
440-238-9153
worldwarnam@aol.com
Michael Polichuk #58
4230 W 22 St.
Cleveland, OH 44109
216-398-4968
polichuk@sbcglobal.net
WESTERN RESERVE
NATIONAL CEMETERY
Richard Golem #61
683 E. Wallings Rd.
Broadview Hts., OH 44147
440-526-8678
440-241-3691 Cell
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