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, Cultural Affairs, Anti-bigotry, Education Commission, Polish American
Heritage Month Committee, Environmental Commission and Youth Committee.