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The Polish American Congress is
a National Umbrella Organization, representing at least 10
million Americans of Polish descent and origin. Its
membership is comprised of fraternal, educational, veteran,
religious, cultural, social, business, political
organizations and individual membership. The Polish American
community prides itself on its deeply rooted commitment to
the values of family, faith, democracy, hard work and
fulfillment of the American dream. We are present in every
state and virtually every community in America, on various
social, business and economic levels.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Polish American Congress,
an "umbrella" organization, is a federation of over 3000
Polish American organizations and clubs, ranging from
national fraternal benefit societies, such as the Polish
National Alliance, Polish Women's Alliance, Polish Roman
Catholic Union, Polish Falcons and others, including
veteran, cultural, professional, religious and social
associations, with aggregate membership of over one million.
The PAC by-laws also provide for individual membership, as
well as associate membership.
With 41 State Divisions and Chapters, the Polish American
Congress is represented in 23 states.
The PAC promotes civic, educational and cultural programs
designed to further not only the knowledge of Polish
history, language and culture, but to stimulate Polish
American involvement and accomplishments.
The governing body of the PAC is the Council of National
Directors, consisting of directors elected by their
respective State Divisions or National Organizations and up
to 10 at-large directors elected by the Council. Day to day
operations are conducted by the Executive Committee elected
by the Council of National Directors for a two year term.
Much of the work of the Council is delegated to Standing
Committees: Polish Affairs, American Agenda, Public Affairs,
Anti-bigotry, Education Commission, Polish American Heritage
Month Committee, Environmental Commission and Youth
Committee.
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