70th Anniversary of Polish Veterans Association no 3 in Vancouver
Many members of Polonia gathered on Nov 26th to celebrate the 70th anniversary of SPK ( Polish Veterans Association ) in Vancouver.
We congratulate the long time members of SPK on their service to the Polish community in British Columbia. Polonia is very proud of their ongoing contributions, patriotism, and their fight for the true history of Poland.
Photos J. Dobrowolska, Film J. Kusmider

Official Part of the 70th Anniversary of SPK no 3 - banquet in Vancouver.
Distinguished guests included:
Consul M. Trzcinski, Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Vancovuer
Richard Dunn, Battle of Britain Memorial Member
Cameron Cathart, Remembers Day Committee Member
CD Richard Blackwolf, Canadian Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members Association
Andrzej Ruta, President of National Polish Vetereans Association
Iwona Swiatczak, President of Canadian Polish Congress BC
O. Slawomir Oblak, St. Casimir's Polish Church in Vancouver
Zbigniew Starczyk, President of Polish Veterans Associtation no 18 in Calgary
The Board of Polish Veterans Association in Vancouver and President E. Skrzymowska would like to say thanks to all the guests and supporters for their participation in the celebrations.
Special thanks to
to Mr. Chorobik for the work on designing and planning of the museum,
J. Kusmider for the documentary film,
J. Dobrowolska for pictures.
![]() S. Stawecka - 87th BirthdayHappy Birthday dear Stefania, we wish health and lots of laughter in the years to come. | ![]() Polish Society ZGODADance Group Polonez presenting the 70th Anniversary Congratulations Letter on behalf of the PT Zgoda Society | ![]() |
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![]() J. Dobrowolska, Tri-City Polonez and CPC volunteer photographer I. Swiatczak, CPC BC President A. Dobrowolski, CPC BC Vice-President | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() Veterans Henryk Radziszewski, Frank Wilson with Veterans Association National President Andrzej Ruta | ![]() Mr and Mrs. Kutyla, Tri-City Polonez, President Tri-City Polonez Associataion A. Kostka, B. Seweryn, with her husband ( Tri-City Polonez), H. Kostka, Vice-President Tri-City Polonez association | ![]() Singing Kamila Marczyk |
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![]() | ![]() A. Dobrowolski T. Gajecki J. Dobrowolska | ![]() Mr. and Mrs Duchowski |
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