At today's meeting, the PAPA 2024 Member of the Year was awarded to Richard Puccetti in acknowledgement of his Integrity, Dedication, and Commitment. The PAPA 2024 Honorary Member Award was awarded Mari-Kathleen Zaraza, Esq. in acknowledgement of her Loyalty, Dedication, and Wisdom. We appreciate all that you have done for the PAPAs, Richard and Mari-Kathleen! CONGRATULATIONS! Present: Richard Lewandowski (member since 1963!), James Parker (Past President), Alan Mader (Past President), Mari-Kathleen Zaraza, Richard Puccetti (Treasurer), Anna Nowobilski (Past President), Leonard Kosiba (Past Vice President), and Anna Ratka,(Past Secretary).
Polish American Pharmacists' Association
Civic and Social Organizations
Chicago, IL 53 followers
Promoting good fellowship, collaboration, and awareness of Polish and American traditions
About us
Our association was established September 8th, 1936 and has a rich professional and cultural heritage. Our members (also known as PAPAs) include pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy students, and other health professionals who have descended from Polish immigrants, emigrated from Poland themselves, or who have an interest in Polish language, culture and heritage. Members gather quarterly to learn about advances in drug therapy, broaden their appreciation of Polish customs and language, and simply enjoy each others’ company. At our meetings, one can hear a cacophony of conversations in both English and Polish between individuals in their mid-20’s to those well past 80.
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1938
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Chicago, IL, US
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From the PAPA ARCHIVES ... Michael A. Pietrusinski was the PAPA President from 1953 to 1955, served as 2nd Vice President from 1951-1953, and was on the Board of Trustees in 1965. His brothers Joseph and Walter, daughter Eunice, and nephew John were all respected community pharmacists. Michael, Joseph, Walter, and John were all PAPAs. Walter served as President from 1957 to 1959 and as Financial Secretary from 1949 to 1957. Joseph served as Financial Secretary in the 1960's and 1970's. John was President from 1981 to 1983 and was the Financial Secretary from 1975 to 1977. Source: The Daily Calumet, May 11, 1971; multiple archival member listings.
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