COUNCIL OF THE CANADIAN POLISH CONGRESS FOR THE SUPPORT OF POLISH STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO KOMITET KONGRESU POLONII KANADYJSKIEJ WSPIERANIA POLSKICH STUDIÓW NA UNIWERSYTECIE TORONTOŃSKIM c/o Maciej Zaremba Jerzy Słubicki Past Chairman Toronto, ON M4G 2S9 (416) 422-0383 November, 2014 HONORARY PATRONS : Teresa Berezowska, President, Canadian Polish Congress 20 Rykert Crescent Over the last ten years hundreds of individuals and organizations have contributed to Polish Studies. This support -- your support -- has been crucial. Thanks to your generosity our endowment for the highest level language courses, together with that of Mr. Wrzesnewskyj, reached about $210,000 at the end of the fiscal year in May. We are well on our way to our target of $350,000. FOUNDER Stanisław Orłowski (1920 - 2003) COUNCIL : We have had a number of outstanding contributions that have not yet been reflected in the previous fiscal year: The Adam Mickiewicz Foundation has made a commitment to create a fund of $25,000 in the coming years for this cause. The first contribution of $10,000 has been received by the University of Toronto. On October 16, at a reception at the Polish Consulate, the senior scouting unit Tatry presented a cheque for $5,550 to Prof. Trojanowska for the support of the Polish Studies. This sum was donated by the members of the unit and their families. Ms. Wanda Matuszkiewicz has made a donation that will be realized in the future. She has signed an agreement with the University assigning the proceeds from a life insurance policy to Polish Studies. On October 15 the Polish Students’ Association donated $1,200 from a recent fund raising event. This is the third time they have done so and have a goal of donating a total of $10,000. Maciej Zaremba Chairman Prof. Janusz Brzozowski Vice-Chairman Maria Swiętorzecka Secretary Kazia Bladek Andrzej Derkowski Christine Erikson Jesse Flis Chris Korwin-Kuczyński Irene Kremblewski Eva Stachniak Danuta Warszawska Zygmunt Warszawski Monika Wyrzykowska STUDENT MEMBERS: We are very grateful for these very generous donations which demonstrate different ways of supporting the Polish Language and Literature program, and hope that these examples may inspire many of you in the future. Financial support can come in many different forms. Agata Mycek Paula Poniatowska On the back of this letter you will find excerpts from statements we have gathered from some of our most generous donors. Their reasons for supporting the Polish Studies may echo your own feelings about the value of the program. E-mail adresses: [email protected] [email protected] Website - www.csps.kpk.org As the Christmas holiday season approaches, we wish you the very best for the Holidays and in the New Year. Why do I support Polish Studies? We support Polish Studies to ensure that our Polish language and heritage continues to thrive for future generations. Alina Brown, President, Marie Curie Skłodowski Association We support Polish Studies in order to continue the influence and blending of Polish culture within Canadian society. We donate to the fund in order to educate a new generation of Polish-Canadian leaders. Roman Jagła, Charitable Foundation of the Canadian-Polish Congress It is important for Canadians of Polish descent that there be a good relationship between Canada and the country of their birth. We need to understand each other well; to help ensure this we want Canadians to have some knowledge of Poland’s history and culture. There has been a large improvement in this regards since Poland gained its independence and became a member of the European Union. But we must not rest on our laurels. Tomir Bałut We are pleased that here, in our adopted country, the next generation has the opportunity to become familiar with the language, literature and history of their parents’ homeland. As much as possible we want to help those who wish to learn Polish or improve their Polish language skills. Some of the settlers in Ontario from the Kaszuby district of Poland, now in their sixth generation, still speak the Kaszub dialect. Franek Ciupak The Polish-Canadian community remembers its Polish heritage and appreciates the thousand-year old Polish culture. The connection with our homeland can flourish only if we maintain a thriving contact with contemporary Poland. This will be easiest for those who speak Polish for they can enjoy Polish literature, internet, film, etc., as well as communicate with Poles in their own language. Jerzy and Halina Grodecki All of us who are parents and grandparents hope that our descendants will remember and cherish their Polish heritage while remaining fully integrated in Canadian society. Polish Studies at the University of Toronto provide the opportunity for all interested in Polish language, culture and history to continue their education. Andrzej Derkowski Poland is now an important member of the European Community, and has strong ties with Canada through the Canadian Polonia. The lectures, workshops, conferences and papers presented by faculty members of Polish Studies showcase Polish history, culture, literature, film and theatre. The large Polonia in the Toronto Area easily provides a sufficient number of students to justify a variety of Polish language courses. Janusz and Grażyna Brzozowski
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