Renovations & Meeting

Renovations to the siding have officially begun!  As a reminder, there is a special meeting for ALL members tomorrow, December 8 at 7:30pm (in lieu of the men's monthly meeting).  We are encouraging every member from the men's group and the ladies' auxiliary to attend as important information regarding the building renovations will be discussed.  Please try to attend if at all possible.  Because of the construction, parking is not available around the building temporarily.

We hope to see you all tomorrow!  Please feel free to comment below or email polishfalconsladies@gmail.com if there are any questions.  Thank you!

Holiday Season!

Believe it or not, holiday season is here!  We have had a lot of fun decorating the hall, even if we chose the one snowy day to do so.  We also had a great party the night before Thanksgiving.  Here are some pictures to share.  Members, stop on down to the club to check out the decorations, grab a bucket of beer, and just relax!  Again, hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 4:00pm to 10:00pm.

PARKING & MEETING!

Please share with those who may not have access to the blog, email, or Facebook.  Also, if you do not receive email updates and would like to have your email address added, please send a message to grfalcons@gmail.com with "Add Me" in the subject line.

A quick note on parking... Beginning Monday, November 30, 2015 there will be no parking at the Polish Falcons facility.  This includes in front of the doors of the garage to the north of our building on Lane. There will be construction workers, equipment including scaffolding, tools, materials and dumpsters on-site. This process could last until the new year. Please find alternate parking locations so that you do not interfere with the construction process or potentially cause damage.

For those who did not receive this email, please see below - there is a special meeting coming up on Tuesday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m.  Attendance is very important for all members!

A short recap of our mandatory joint meeting in Aug. of this year, the membership that was present (64 male members, and 20 Women’s auxiliary members)  made a very clear statement to the Board that they wanted to save the current building and wanted us to proceed with the exterior repairs that were required by The City of Grand Rapids.

Your Board has been pursuing this goal and has gotten the approval from the City, to have installed, cement board siding. We have purchased the materials and have entered into a contract with a professional siding contractor to have the product installed.

The cost of this project has greatly exceeded our original projections of $35,000 - $40,000.00. The current projected cost is $55,000.00.

Our current financial situation will allow us to pay $40,000.00 towards this cost. This will leave approx. $20,000.00 for operating costs which is the absolute minimum we need to keep our club functional.

We have asked the Women’s Auxiliary to contribute to this cause as well.

WE ARE CRITICALLY SHORT OF FUNDS. YOUR CLUB NEEDS YOUR HELP.

The Board is now asking for your financial support to cover this shortfall.

Please attend this meeting with an open mind and financial support. (Early payment of dues will be appreciated). We are required by The City of Grand Rapids to complete this project, and you have expressed your desire to do the same. WE ARE MOVING FORWARD FOR THE FUTURE OF THE POLISH FALCONS AID SOCIETY.

  

Sincerely,

The Polish Falcon’s Board of Directors

Important Updates!

Happy Wednesday!  We hope that you are enjoying this sunny fall day.  Even more importantly, we want to take a moment on Veteran's Day today to thank all of those who have served and sacrificed for our country and for our freedom.

Here are a few updates to pass along:

1.  We are now closed on Mondays.  The regular club hours are now:

Tuesday through Saturday

4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

 Additional updates will be provided if the club is open outside of these hours for an event.  See #2!

 

2.  We will be open this Sunday, November 15 at 12:30 p.m for the Lions game.  Per the usual, we will have the $3 Bloody Mary bar and $3 mimosas along with all of your other favorite beverages. This is always a fun time, especially for those who may not be out hunting are looking to do something to do on a Sunday afternoon!

3.  Did you know we now have Buckets of Beer?  That's right!  Buckets include 5 domestic beers for $9 and are available ALL DAY EVERYDAY (with the exception of special events).  Buckets can be mix and match, so they are great to split with friends who have other domestic beer preferences.  

Here is a reminder of our upcoming events - be sure to mark your calendars and let your friends know as well!

• Pre-Thanksgiving Day Dance - November 25 - OPEN  TO THE PUBLIC!
• Ladies' Board Elections - December 6 (for current Ladies Auxiliary members)
• Children's Christmas Party - December 13
• Club Members Christmas Party - December 18
• Euchre Tournament - January 16
• Bowling Tournament - January 24
• Build-a-Burger - March 19
• Children's Easter Party - March 20
• Tigers Home Opener Party - April 8
• Chicago Shopping Bus Trip - April 30

•     Note:  Chicago trip is open to anyone; more information to be provided soon!

    Please share this information with those who may not have Internet access!  We look forward to seeing you at the Falcons!

THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

We would like to a moment to recognize and send out a THANK YOU to our wonderful sponsors for Pulaski Days.  Every year, the Pulaski Days celebration continues to be a success and we greatly appreciate your generosity!

Food Sponsor - $1,000

Three Men and a Grill

Platinum Sponsor - $500

Micron Manufacturing, Mike Preston (member)
Martin L. Rogalski PC, Marty Rogalski (member)

Gold Sponsor - $250

Powell Moving, Lorna Powell (auxiliary member)
Kaczmarski Hearing, Beckie Kaczmarski
John & Ann Kamyszek (member)

Silver Sponsor - $100

Custom Caulking
Bob & Char Czarnecki (members)
Swift Printing, Walt Gutowski (member)

Friend of the Falcons (keg sponsor) - $50

John Theisen Family (member)
Wysocki & Rooney Families (members)
Greg Herda Family (member)
Jeff Danhof (member)
The Stella's (members)
Mr. Hair, Ken Kloostra (member)
Mark Robinson & Bob Devereaux Families (members)
Mike & Mary Uzarski (member)
Arsulowicz Eye Care (member)
Polish Falcons Ladies Auxiliary (2)
Bob & Cheri Wojcik (member)
Lavina Phelps Family (auxiliary member)
Kroon and Mitchell, Phil Mitchell (member)
Gary Vachon (member)

Halloween Party - Open to the Public!

 

Lions Football in October

Whew!  We hope everyone has had a little recovery time since Pulaski Days - what a wonderful four days filled with Polish food, drinks, and fun!  The Polish Falcons would like to thank all of the members that so kindly volunteered their time to make sure it was a success.

And speaking of success... Lions season is officially underway!  Maybe they are not off to a great start, but it is still fun to root for them and hope for the best!  What might make that even more fun is a BLOODY MARY BAR and MIMOSAS!  The Polish Falcons will be open for the Lions games listed below and will have $3 build-your-own Bloody Marys and $3 mimosas.  All of your other favorite refreshments will also be available per the usual.  Remember, this is open to members and guests, so bring a friend down to watch the game!  Hot dogs will be provided.  Please feel free to bring a dish or a snack to pass if you would like to do so!  We look forward to seeing you to cheer on the Lions for the following Sunday games:

Sunday, October 11:  4:00 p.m. vs. Arizona Cardinals
Sunday, October 18:  1:00 p.m. vs. Chicago Bears
Sunday, October 25:  1:00p.m. vs. Vikings

** UPDATE:  For this weekend's game (October 11), (spiked) hot apple cider will also be available!

PULASKI DAYS!

Can you believe it?! It is already Pulaski week 2015!  Falcons is excited to have another great weekend of fun coming up.  We are open for Thirsty Thursday and then will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday per the usual.  Food will be served by Three Men and a Grill - they will have the Polish dinner plate, kielbasa sandwiches, kapusta burgers, pierogis, and the newly trademarked but always delicious POLITO (and WET POLITO for those who like to take something fantastic and top it with whiskey bacon sauce!)  We will have polka bands as well as our very own DJ SHANE providing the entertainment for the weekend.  Both the upstairs and downstairs are open to the public!  Even better, the parade is on Saturday, October 3 and is being held on the west side of town this year.  We will be happy to see you, whether it's Thursday night after work, Friday during the lunchtime, Saturday night out, or any and ALL times that we are open.  Get ready to enjoy the best weekend of the year!

Just a note, food will be served: 

Thursday, October 1:  5:00p - 11:00p
Friday, October 2 & Saturday, October 3:  11:00a - 11:00p
Sunday, October 4:  12:00p - 5:00p

Updates and Sponsorship Opportunities!

Happy Thursday!  As a reminder, the 4th Annual Westside Polka Crawl is in TWO days.  There are over 150 signed up for this extremely fun day - more people are welcome to join!  If you and your friends would like to participate, please join us!  The cost is $20/person.  There will be some extra t-shirts available but remember they are first come, first serve.  We will have different prizes as well as a "Show us your Selfie" competition on our Facebook page - details will be provided at the crawl.  Also, the club is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC on Saturday.  If you are not able to make the crawl itself but are looking for something fun to do in the evening, stop on by!  We will have the GPS polka band playing, starting around 5:00 p.m., and we encourage you to stop on by and enjoy the night. 

It is hard to believe that it is almost that time of year again - Pulaski Days are right around the corner!  We have sponsorships available this year at several different levels.  This is a great opportunity to get your name or your business out to a large group of people.  Please contact John at john.theisen@comcast.net or Bob at bodever1@comcast.net to see what options are available.  

Open Today!

Falcons is open now - come on down for some football and cold beverages! Go Lions!

4th Annual Westside Polka Crawl

Hi everyone!  Just a reminder that the Westside Polka Crawl is two weeks from today!  Be sure to sign up at the Falcons to guarantee your spot and your shirt.  This has always been a lot of fun and is a great way to support the Falcons and other west side businesses.   Here is a look back on some of the years past - enjoy!

Polish Festival This Weekend

Don't forget that the Polish Festival is happening this weekend - August 28, 29, and 30!  This is held at Rosa Parks Circle and will have plenty of food, drinks, bands, and other entertainment.  Please visit http://www.polishheritagesociety.com/ for more information and enjoy celebrating the Polish culture here in Grand Rapids!

Annual Tailgater Success

Saturday's Annual Tailgater was a success!  Thank you to those of you who were able to make it!  We got to enjoy a LOT of very tasty food as well as some drinks and some camaraderie. 

 

Mark your Calendars!

Polish Falcons Members,

We have a lot of exciting events happening soon - please mark your calendars for the following:

THIS SATURDAY, August 22 at 5:00 p.m.:  Annual Tailgater.  Be sure to bring a dish to pass and something to thrown on the grill or in the deep fryer.  We are gearing up for football season - wear your colors for your favorite high school, college, or NFL team.  Rain or shine!

August 28 - August 30:   Polish Festival (Rosa Parks Circle)

September 19:  Annual Westside Polka Crawl - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!  Cost is $15 per person before September 11 and includes a shirt, drink ticket, and novelty item.  Sign up sheets are located at the Polish Falcons.  Call (616) 774-8495 with any questions.

October 1 - October 4:  Pulaski Days.  The Pulaski Days parade will be held on Saturday, October 3 on the west side of town.

October 31:  Halloween Bash with live entertainment by the 6 Pak.  Open to members and guests.

November 25:  Thanksgiving Eve celebration.

December 5:  Ladies Michigan City Bus Trip - casino & shopping.  Call Elena at (616) 723-6326 or email E26lane@sbcglobal.net for more information and to register.
December 13:  Annual Children's Christmas Party - open to members' children and/or grandchildren.

December 18:  Club Christmas Party - open to members.

 

More details for these events will be posted as we get closer.  Please feel free to comment below with any questions.  Hope to see you out and about at one or all of these fantastic celebrations!

New Blog

Hello and thank you for visiting the Polish Falcons blog!  Beyond email and Facebook communication, this website will be a great resource for Polish Falcons news, including upcoming events.  We encourage all members to view this blog regularly so you can stay up to date on the happenings of the club.  We also appreciate your feedback so please leave your comments, questions, and ideas on here and we will be sure to address those!  Thank you again.  Your support to the Polish Falcons Society means so much!