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
 Opening CeremonyHistorical Exposition - History and memorabilia of Polish Veterans Association in British Columbia. |  |  From the left E. Skrzymowska, President SPK M. Trzcinski, Consul RP of Poland in Vancouver J. Dobrowolska, Tri-City Polonez Association L. Buczylko, Vice-President SPK I. Swiatczak, President CPC BC |
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 |  Representing The Canadian Polish Congress BC S. Swiatczak, I. Swiatczak, President CPC BC A. Dobrowolski , Vice-President CPC BC |  |
 M. Trzcinski, Consulate of Poland Vancouver A. Dobrowolski, CPC BC |  |  From the left S. Stavecka, SPK I. Swiatczak, CPC BC A. Dobrwolski, CPC BC |
 I. Swiatczak, President CPC BC, J. Dobrowolska, Tri-City Polonez Association A. Dobrowolski, Vice-President CPC BC |  |  From the left, A. Dobrowolski, Vice-President CPC BC, S. Swiatczak, Tri-City Polish Association F. Wilson, Polish Combatants Association |
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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.
 Mr. Zbigniew StarczykPresident of Polish Veterans Association no 18 in Calgary |  M. Trzcinski, Consulate of Polandin Vancouver |  Mr. Cameron Cathart |
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 Mr. Richard BlackwolfCanadian Aboriginal Veterans and Serving Members Association |  Mr Richard DunnBattle of Britain Memorial |  |
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 A. RutaNational President of Polish Veterans Association |  Anniversary Plaque from CPC BCFrom the left A. Dobrowolski, Vice-President CPC BC , A. Kopczynski, Fund Raising Director CPC BC E. Skrzymowska, President Polish Veterans Association S. Stawecka, long time member of SPK, L. Buczylko, Vice-President SPK I. Swiatczak, President CPC BC |  |
 |  M. FiipowskaAwarded for her 5 years of being an active SPK member |  |
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 Father Slawomir Oblak |  |  CptJ. Kusmider, prepared film from the event A. Dobrowolski, CPC BC L. Buczylko , SPK |
 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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