Congratulations to this year’s recipient of the Leon Kozicki Trustee’s Award, Robert “Robbie” Piatkowski. Robbie most recently performs with the John Gora & Gorale Orchestra as their lead trumpet player. 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,…

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Our next General Meeting of the International Polka Association will be held as follows: Date:  TBD Time: 7pm Eastern Time Location: Web-Ex Video Conference Thank you to all the members who attended our previous IPA General Meetings. The IPA Board will be hosting the next General Meeting on TBD, and we would like to invite all members to this event, which will be broadcasted virtually using WebEx.  All members can dial in using their computers,…

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For better than four decades now, this informally organized group from the Albany, N.Y./Western Mass. area (only a few of whom actually play polkas), has been supporting and promoting the music they obviously love, making it fun to be at the events they attend, and doing so with an enthusiasm that borders on mania. They have become fixtures at most every major dance/festival in the area (and beyond); have played a huge role in the…

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The International Polka Association is proud to announce that they appointed Father Dennis A. Bogusz as the IPA Chaplain. Father Dennis A. Bogusz was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 11, 1950 to the late Florence Lewandowski Bogusz and the late Frank Bogusz. He received a BA in Theology from St. Mary’s College in Orchard Lake, Michigan and a Master of Divinity from Saint Vincent Seminary in Latrobe, PA. He was ordained to the Priesthood…

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Zelle is a free, built-in, money transferring service of a growing number of banks and credit unions.  Currently over 700 financial institutions offer Zelle to their customers as a way to send money.  Included in the list are some of the largest banks in the United States (Bank of America, Chase, Citi, Capital One, PNC, Fifth Third, Well Fargo, Etc). Paying your I.P.A. Membership dues using Zelle is fast, easy, and safe.  If you don’t…

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In the best interest of our members and guests, the International Polka Association and the American Legion Pulaski Post #357,  have decided to cancel our event in South Bend, Indiana, on Saturday, March 21st, because of the risks associated with the coronovirus.  We apologize for any inconvenience and hopes to reschedule these events at a future date.  Thank you for your understanding and please stay healthy and safe.   Sincerely, Christy Krawisz I.P.A. President *…

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In the best interest of our members and guests, the International Polka Association, and the Let’s Polka USA Club,  have decided to cancel our event in Chicago, Illinois, at Glendora Banquets on Sunday, March 22nd,  because of the risks associated with the coronovirus.  We apologize for any inconvenience and hopes to reschedule these events at a future date.  Thank you for your understanding and please stay healthy and safe.   Sincerely, Christy Krawisz I.P.A. President…

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Saturday, January 18th, 2020  I.P.A. Warm Up Dance Polonia Banquets:   4604 S Archer Ave. Chicago, IL ============================= Sunday, January 19th 2020 I.P.A. Festival of Bands  Glendora Banquets:  10225 S Harlem Ave Chicago Ridge, IL ============================= For our “out of town” polka friends . . . For Information on Hotel Accommodations:  Click Here! ============================= For Information on Hotel Accommodations:  Click Here! =============================  

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The  International  Polka  Association Releases  Historic  Recording   As the International Polka Association prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the organization is proud to announce the release of a historic recording: “Here’s a Gift”.  All Hall of Fame Inductees were invited to participate in this project, and the result included 39 Hall of Famers!  Never before has such a collection of polka stars come together to perform on the same song. The song “Here’s a…

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                  It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of International Polka Association Hall of Fame member Michael Nowakowski. Mike was inducted into the I.P.A. Hall of Fame in 2004, credited not only as a fine musician, but also as the President and Executive Producer of the Sunshine record label. We send our condolences and deepest of sympathies to Mike’s family and friends May his soul rest in peace. Click here…

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