Our Mission
Mission statement
We
will represent our Polish heritage by supporting our broader communities in time of need, and will aim to provide access to programs, education and events that preserve Polish traditions, language and culture.
We
will represent our Polish heritage by supporting our broader communities in time of need, and will aim to provide access to programs, education and events that preserve Polish traditions, language and culture.
We
will represent our Polish heritage by supporting our broader communities in time of need, and will aim to provide access to programs, education and events that preserve Polish traditions, language and culture.
President’s Message
The members of the Polish Gymnastic Association Sokol Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada begin the second century of the organizations existence with pride and enthusiasm.
Our organization has been setting an example of concord and unity for a number of years through tradition, sport, dance and its desire to strengthen the Polish community in Winnipeg and around the world.
We hope to entice the youth to be more involved within the organization, as they are the future of Sokol. They have the opportunity to preserve the Polish culture and help it grow so that it will continue to be a prevalent part of Manitoba.
The purpose of Sokol is to promote the growth of Polish culture, maintain the Polish language, to celebrate our national holidays, and to pay tribute to those who gave their lives for Sokol and Poland.
Overall, Sokol’s goal is to create an atmosphere where we can depend on one another within the Polish community. A community where we can share our successes and work through our differences so that we may become stronger together.
Marian Jaworski
President of the PGA Sokol, Winnipeg
The members of the Polish Gymnastic Association Sokol Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada begin the second century of the organizations existence with pride and enthusiasm.
Our organization has been setting an example of concord and unity for a number of years through tradition, sport, dance and its desire to strengthen the Polish community in Winnipeg and around the world.
We hope to entice the youth to be more involved within the organization, as they are the future of Sokol. They have the opportunity to preserve the Polish culture and help it grow so that it will continue to be a prevalent part of Manitoba.
The purpose of Sokol is to promote the growth of Polish culture, maintain the Polish language, to celebrate our national holidays, and to pay tribute to those who gave their lives for Sokol and Poland.
Overall, Sokol’s goal is to create an atmosphere where we can depend on one another within the Polish community. A community where we can share our successes and work through our differences so that we may become stronger together.
Marian Jaworski
President of the PGA Sokol, Winnipeg
OUR TEAM
Executive Board of Directors
Marian Jaworski
President
Karol Mazur
Vice President
Józef Gubała
Adminisreator
Jadwiga Paprocka
Membership Sekretary
Board of Directors
Elżbieta Jeżak
Bookkeeper
George Walichnowski
Treasurer
Sabina Lemans
Recording Secretary
Irene Jaworski
Bingo Manager
Kuba Gubała
Bar Manager
Dorota Mirosławski
Hall Manager
Jan Leszczyński
Chef
Name
Chair of the Event Committee
Eric Lemans
Executive Member of Media, Culture and History
Audit Committee
Bogdan Siedlik
Chair
Yolande Gubała
Member
Jarosław Rzędzian
Member
Committees
Józef Gałka
Standard-Beare
Eric Lemans
Delegate to Canadian Polish Congress MB. Branch
Justyna Paprocki
Delegate to Sokol School of Dance
Become a member
Join Us
PGA Sokol is a very vibrant organization with a long and fruitful history. We have been a part of Winnipeg’s landscape for over 115 years and throughout all this time our survival depended on volunteers greatly committed to the idea of Sokol. We are enormously proud of our heritage and we are very determined to continue the hard work of so many of our past companions. Being a part of t his organization means belonging to a group that is very driven and committed to higher ideals with a strong sense of comradery.
Join Us
PGA Sokol is a very vibrant organization with a long and fruitful history. We have been a part of Winnipeg’s landscape for over 115 years and throughout all this time our survival depended on volunteers greatly committed to the idea of Sokol. We are enormously proud of our heritage and we are very determined to continue the hard work of so many of our past companions. Being a part of t his organization means belonging to a group that is very driven and committed to higher ideals with a strong sense of comradery.
Join Us
PGA Sokol is a very vibrant organization with a long and fruitful history. We have been a part of Winnipeg’s landscape for over 115 years and throughout all this time our survival depended on volunteers greatly committed to the idea of Sokol. We are enormously proud of our heritage and we are very determined to continue the hard work of so many of our past companions. Being a part of t his organization means belonging to a group that is very driven and committed to higher ideals with a strong sense of comradery.
How To Join
Steps to become a member
1
In order to become a member of the PGA Sokol one must be sponsored by two active
members in good standing.
2
The ceremony t akes place at a monthly meeting where a new candidate, once accepted by majority, t akes an oath on t he banner.
3
Once a new member i s sworn i n he or she has f ull voting rights and after j ust a f ew short months and good attendance record he or she i s eligible t o run f or a position on executive board.
4
A full member with a good attendance record i s also eligible f or various discounts and
perks within t he organization.
How To Join
Steps to become a member
1
In order to become a member of the PGA Sokol one must be sponsored by two active
members in good standing.
2
The ceremony t akes place at a monthly meeting where a new candidate, once accepted by majority, t akes an oath on t he banner.
3
Once a new member i s sworn i n he or she has f ull voting rights and after j ust a f ew short months and good attendance record he or she i s eligible t o run f or a position on executive board.
4
A full member with a good attendance record i s also eligible f or various discounts and
perks within t he organization.