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PACIM Receives Grant to Expand Its Polish Literature Library — Help Us Match It!

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:22:47 +0000

We are pleased to share that the Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota (PACIM) has received a $1,200 grant from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland (Department for Cooperation with the Polish Diaspora and Poles Abroad) to support our project:

“Enriching and Expanding the Polish Literature Collection in the PACIM Library.”

This funding will help us purchase new books and strengthen our growing collection of Polish literature in English, making it more accessible to readers, students, and anyone interested in Polish culture and heritage.

However, one condition of this grant is that PACIM raise additional funds to match the grant amount. We invite our community, friends, and supporters to help us meet this goal so we can fully realize the project and continue building a vibrant cultural resource for our community.

How you can help:

Please consider making a contribution to support the PACIM Library and help us match the grant. Every donation brings us closer to expanding access to Polish literature and preserving our cultural heritage for future generations.

If you would like to support this initiative, please click the button below and select the “Use this Donation for Library” option or contact us for more information.

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PACIM Officers Elected

admin — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:48:27 +0000

At the January 8, 2026 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota (PACIM) elected its officers for a one-year term. The newly elected officers are:

President Mietek T. Konczyk

Vice President Anna Margl

Secretary David Luiken

Treasurer Paul Kwiecinski

The remaining members of the Board of Directors serve as Directors at Large: Marcel Derosier, Phyllis Husted, Iwona Srienc, Dorota Wojtak, and Alex Zemla.

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PACIM Board of Directors Election Results

admin — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:06:08 +0000

The following members have been elected to the PACIM Board of Directors for a two-year term: Mietek Konczyk, Paul Kwieciński, Anna Margl, and Alex Zemla. They will join Marcel Derosier, Phyllis Husted, David Luiken, Iwona Srienc, and Dorota Wojtak to form a nine-member Board of Directors. At the first meeting of the new Board, the directors will elect from among themselves a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Please join us in congratulating the newly elected directors.

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PACIM Newsletter, December 3, 2025

admin — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:02:38 +0000

VIEW THE NEWSLETTER

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PACIM Board Elected Officers

admin — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:51:20 +0000

On January 9, 2025, the PACIM Board elected the following officers for a one-year term:

• Mietek T. Konczyk as President

• Anna Margl as Vice President

• Marcel Derosier as Treasurer

• David Luiken as Secretary

On behalf of all PACIM members, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Edyta Dudek for her dedication and the incredible amount of work she has invested in making PACIM an organization that Polish-Americans of Minnesota can once again proudly identify as “our” organization.

Edyta’s remarkable contributions, innovative initiatives, and unwavering commitment have significantly strengthened PACIM and left a lasting impact on our community.

Thank you, Edyta. We hope that after a well-deserved rest, you will continue to share your knowledge, ideas, and enthusiasm for the benefit of PACIM, its members, and the Polish-American community.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to Bogdan Kukla for serving as PACIM’s Treasurer for many years. His meticulous attention to detail, unwavering dedication, and firm yet fair financial oversight have been essential to PACIM’s continued success. Bogdan’s hard work and commitment have ensured the stability and growth of our organization, and we are profoundly thankful for his invaluable contributions.

Thank you, Bogdan!

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