Saturday, August 6th, 2016 Hammond Mohawks Picnic Grove 4040 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46320 Good Food!   Good Fun!  Good Fellowship! And of course; Fantastic Polka Entertainment by: The D-Street Band and The Great Lake Sounds Gates open at 1:30pm: IPA Outdoor General Meeting  @  2pm. (I.P.A. Members only) ===================================== Music:  3pm -9pm Admission $15 payable at the door Rain or Shine under the tents and pavilion! Delicious grilled food favorites prepared by Chef Keith…

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  It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of IPA Polka Hall of Famer, Dave “Scrubby” Seweryniak. Widely known for his tenure and leadership of the Dynatones, Scrubby was inducted into the IPA Polka Hall of Fame in 1994. May he rest in peace. Link to the obituary Link to Scrubby’s Hall of Fame biography  

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MELBOURNE, Fla. – Chester “Chet” E. Dragon, 92, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016, at William Childs Hospice House, Palm Bay. He was born Jan. 22, 1924, in Northampton, Massachusetts, to Julia (Slusars) and Adam Dragon. He lived in Worthington, Massachusetts, before moving to Melbourne, in 1996. Chet graduated from Northampton High School in 1942. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II in January 1944. He was a bugler before being…

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The International Polka Association’s Hall of Fame Committee would like to share the “Song of the Year” candidates for 2015. The “Song of the Year” award will be presented at the 48th Annual IPA Festival and Convention in Buffalo, NY. Click on the links below to listen . . .       International Style    Polish Style   Please Note:  The Songs submitted were from the artists or recording companies and the IPA is not…

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On behalf of the International Polka Assocation’s Officers and Directors; it is our privilege to announce Jill Czerniak Krzeszewski as the winner of the 2016 Joe Jozwiak Award! Many years ago, the late Joseph Jozwiak, a director of the IPA, made a suggestion that an award be bestowed upon an individual or group of individuals who have made a significant contribution or endeavor to enhance the promotion of polka music. After much discussion, the International…

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We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Fr. Robert Gribb, former IPA Chaplin and member of the Brighton Park Connection.   He was a resident at the Colombiere Center in Clarkson Michigan. There will be a memorial mass for Fr. Gribb at St Eugene Parish on Saturday February 6, 2016 at 10:00 am. 7958 W. Foster, Chicago, IL 60656. Please keep Fr. Bob in your prayers. Click Here for the Obituary

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Join the International Polka Association as we celebrate January as Polka Music month in Chicago! Click on the flyer for all of the details . . . **Special Hotel Rates** SUPER 8 – BRIDGEVIEW 7887 W. 79th Street Bridgeview, IL 60455 708-458-8008 Mention the Code ‘POLKA’ and your special rate will be: $69.88 + Tax = $77.56  per night =============================================== Band Schedule for January 17th (Subject to Change): 12:00-1:00 – Jim Kilian Polka Band 1:00-2:00…

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Join the I.P.A. as we celebrate January and National Polka Month in Buffalo, NY!! Here are all of the details . . .  

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Join the International Polka Association on Super Bowl Sunday in Houston, Texas! Here are all of the details . . .    

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Enjoy the 2 hour broadcast from the International Polka Association’s Christmas Party Originally aired on December 25th, 2015 on the Polka Jammer Network (polkajammernetwork.org) Merry Christmas Everyone; from YOUR International Polka Association!

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    Join the International Polka Association for some Holiday fun! Click on the flyer for all of the details . . .      

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       Texas Native to Represent Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico  Since the establishment of the IPA Polka Music Hall of Fame and annual Music Awards presentations back in 1968, eleven trustees have governed the processes that select Hall of Fame (HOF) inductees and recognize polka artists with awards.  Each trustee is appointed by the IPA president, with the concurrence of the Executive Board, and oversees fourteen other electors chosen to represent a given…

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On October 24, 2015, Margaret M. Machay, nee Jagielski, the longtime owner and operator of Polonia Banquets, passed away. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Machay, loving mother of Michael (Norma), Sandra (John) Mikrut, Mark, Susanne and Brian (Mary), proud grandmother of ten grandchildren, and dearest friend of Dave Ulczycki. She is also survived by sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews.   In 1964, Marge and her late husband Chuck established the…

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Join the International Polka Association on November 14th in Central Wisconsin! Click on the flyer for all of the details . . .

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our IPA Director from Illinois, T. Ron Jasinski-Herbert.  T. Ron had been a director for over ten years and was involved in many other Chicago-area Polish organizations. You will be missed by many, T. Ron. For those of you that wish to send Mass cards or sympathy cards for T Ron Jasinski-Herbert. Please send them to: Karen Mackay, c/o Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N…

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Over the years, the IPA Polka Hall of Fame and Music Awards processes have rightfully recognized deserving polka musicians who attained prominence in the polka industry for their musical achievements that helped promote polka music and broaden its audience. Because of their highly visible roles, bandleaders or “front men and women” usually received most of the recognition for their groups’ success that may have contributed to their winning individual awards or their eventual inductions into…

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We are currently in the process of soliciting ads for our Festival Souvenir Program Book. The ads placed in this year’s Program Book will be viewed by many people and are distributed during the weekend. The Ad Book is a commemorative keepsake for our members and is an excellent resource for you to promote your business to our members and guests who come from all over the country. Many of our members often seek goods…

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Please join The International Polka Association The United States Polka Association and The Cleveland Polka Association; as we present our Summer Family Picnic.  Saturday August 8th. Here are all of the details . . .  

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Join the International Polka Association in central Wisconsin as we present the fine sounds of the D Street Band from Chicago!  

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