Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Joint Veterans Commission of Cuyahoga County 2010 Veteran of the Year
Michael Polichuk, PLAV Post 58, has been named as JVCOCC Veteran of the Year.
Michael was born in 1946, to Basil and Anna Polichuk in Tettnang, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. In 1948, the Polichuk family emigrated to Venezuela where Michael was raised and where he completed his primary education. His two sisters, Maria and Eva were born in Venezuela. In 1962, the Polichuk family was again on the move, this time immigrating to the United States of America and settling in Cleveland, Ohio.
Michael attended Lincoln High School, then Kent State University. In 1971 he was awarded a BA degree in Spanish and Latin American Area Studies. In July of the same year he enlisted in the U.S. Army for 3 years. He received basic training at Fort Knox, KY, advanced training at the Quartermaster School at Fort Lee, VA and was assigned to serve at the Missile Munitions and Command School at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. He was honorably discharged after three years of service.
While still in the service, Michael traveled to Venezuela and married his schoolmate Gladys. Michael and Gladys have three sons, Carlos, Andrew and Michael.
After his discharge, Michael worked for the Berlitz School of Languages for a short time. Later he ventured into the International Transportation field, where he is still employed. In 1991 he obtained his Federal Customshouse Brokers License, which permits him to transact imports on behalf of clients throughout the United States.
While holding a full time job and raising a family, Michael served on the Board of Elders at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church. From 1982 to 2002 he served in in the capacity of President, Treasure and Vice-President. He also found time to serve on the Board of Directors of Osnova Ukrainian Federal Credit Union from 1986 to 2006, first forming part of the Credit Committee and later as President, a position he held for 11 years. He was very instrumental in
the building of the Holy Trinity Church complex in North Royalton and in the transition of Osnova Ukrainian FCU to its current location on State Road in Parma.
Michael joined PLAV Roosevelt Post 58 in 1993. In 1999 he was elected Treasurer and was re-elected in 2001. Since then he was appointed to the position, which he still holds. He attends all meetings, post functions, coffee hour/escort services for disabled veterans at Brecksville Medical Center.
In 2000, for the first time, Michael attended the PLAV National Convention in Tunica, Mississippi. In 2001 at the State Convention held in Fremont, Ohio, he was elected 2nd Vice-Commander of the Department of Ohio. In February 2002, he was honored as Roosevelt Post 58 “Man of the Year 2002”.
In August 2002, he was elevated to State Commander to complete the term of Ken Milenovic, who had been elected National 1st Vice-Commander. In June 2003, Michael was knighted in the “Order of Knights and Ladies of Pulaski” of Polonia Foundation of Ohio. At the State Convention in September 2003, in Hudson, OH, Michael was elected State Commander for the term 2003-2005.
As State Commander, Michael has demonstrated leadership and guided the Department of Ohio in an exemplary manner. In his capacity as State Commander he was a director of Polonia Foundation of Ohio. In 2004, the Department of Ohio honored Michael as “Veteran of the Year”.
During the biennial term 2005-2007, Michael served as co-Adjutant of the PLAV Department of Ohio. In 2006, at the PLAV National Convention in Tampa, FL, Michael was elected to the position of National 2nd Vice-Commander for the term 2006-2008. Then at the Ohio State Convention held in Chester, WV, Michael was elected as Department of Ohio 1st Vice Commander for the term 2007-2009.
While juggling these positions Michael found time to serve as National Editor of the PLAV News, official publication of the Polish Legion of American Veterans USA. He still makes time to participate at the coffee hour/escort service at Brecksville Medical Center assisting hospitalized veterans.
In 2008, while serving as Chairman of the PLAV National Pre-Convention Committee, Michael was very instrumental in bringing The Honorable Robert Kupiecki, Polish Ambassador to the United States of America, to be the main speaker at the PLAV National Convention held in Independence, Ohio.
Aside from his responsibilities in the PLAV, Michael participates in Memorial Day Ceremonies, Polish Constitution Day Festivities, Casimir Pulaski Memorial Commemoration, Veteran and Civic Ceremonies and numerous other activities in and outside of the Polish Community.
Currently Michael is serving as Chaplain in the JVCOCC Board of Officers, as Vice-President of Polonia Foundation of Ohio, Acting State Commander of PLAV Department of Ohio and Treasurer of Roosevelt Post 58.
Michael is also member of the American Legion and the Ukrainian American Veterans Post 24.
Michael was born in 1946, to Basil and Anna Polichuk in Tettnang, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. In 1948, the Polichuk family emigrated to Venezuela where Michael was raised and where he completed his primary education. His two sisters, Maria and Eva were born in Venezuela. In 1962, the Polichuk family was again on the move, this time immigrating to the United States of America and settling in Cleveland, Ohio.
Michael attended Lincoln High School, then Kent State University. In 1971 he was awarded a BA degree in Spanish and Latin American Area Studies. In July of the same year he enlisted in the U.S. Army for 3 years. He received basic training at Fort Knox, KY, advanced training at the Quartermaster School at Fort Lee, VA and was assigned to serve at the Missile Munitions and Command School at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. He was honorably discharged after three years of service.
While still in the service, Michael traveled to Venezuela and married his schoolmate Gladys. Michael and Gladys have three sons, Carlos, Andrew and Michael.
After his discharge, Michael worked for the Berlitz School of Languages for a short time. Later he ventured into the International Transportation field, where he is still employed. In 1991 he obtained his Federal Customshouse Brokers License, which permits him to transact imports on behalf of clients throughout the United States.
While holding a full time job and raising a family, Michael served on the Board of Elders at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church. From 1982 to 2002 he served in in the capacity of President, Treasure and Vice-President. He also found time to serve on the Board of Directors of Osnova Ukrainian Federal Credit Union from 1986 to 2006, first forming part of the Credit Committee and later as President, a position he held for 11 years. He was very instrumental in
the building of the Holy Trinity Church complex in North Royalton and in the transition of Osnova Ukrainian FCU to its current location on State Road in Parma.
Michael joined PLAV Roosevelt Post 58 in 1993. In 1999 he was elected Treasurer and was re-elected in 2001. Since then he was appointed to the position, which he still holds. He attends all meetings, post functions, coffee hour/escort services for disabled veterans at Brecksville Medical Center.
In 2000, for the first time, Michael attended the PLAV National Convention in Tunica, Mississippi. In 2001 at the State Convention held in Fremont, Ohio, he was elected 2nd Vice-Commander of the Department of Ohio. In February 2002, he was honored as Roosevelt Post 58 “Man of the Year 2002”.
In August 2002, he was elevated to State Commander to complete the term of Ken Milenovic, who had been elected National 1st Vice-Commander. In June 2003, Michael was knighted in the “Order of Knights and Ladies of Pulaski” of Polonia Foundation of Ohio. At the State Convention in September 2003, in Hudson, OH, Michael was elected State Commander for the term 2003-2005.
As State Commander, Michael has demonstrated leadership and guided the Department of Ohio in an exemplary manner. In his capacity as State Commander he was a director of Polonia Foundation of Ohio. In 2004, the Department of Ohio honored Michael as “Veteran of the Year”.
During the biennial term 2005-2007, Michael served as co-Adjutant of the PLAV Department of Ohio. In 2006, at the PLAV National Convention in Tampa, FL, Michael was elected to the position of National 2nd Vice-Commander for the term 2006-2008. Then at the Ohio State Convention held in Chester, WV, Michael was elected as Department of Ohio 1st Vice Commander for the term 2007-2009.
While juggling these positions Michael found time to serve as National Editor of the PLAV News, official publication of the Polish Legion of American Veterans USA. He still makes time to participate at the coffee hour/escort service at Brecksville Medical Center assisting hospitalized veterans.
In 2008, while serving as Chairman of the PLAV National Pre-Convention Committee, Michael was very instrumental in bringing The Honorable Robert Kupiecki, Polish Ambassador to the United States of America, to be the main speaker at the PLAV National Convention held in Independence, Ohio.
Aside from his responsibilities in the PLAV, Michael participates in Memorial Day Ceremonies, Polish Constitution Day Festivities, Casimir Pulaski Memorial Commemoration, Veteran and Civic Ceremonies and numerous other activities in and outside of the Polish Community.
Currently Michael is serving as Chaplain in the JVCOCC Board of Officers, as Vice-President of Polonia Foundation of Ohio, Acting State Commander of PLAV Department of Ohio and Treasurer of Roosevelt Post 58.
Michael is also member of the American Legion and the Ukrainian American Veterans Post 24.
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2010 Post and Chapter Agenda
Roosevelt Post & Chapter 58
Agenda for 2010
Feb. 19th Friday. Chapter Lenten Fish Dinner
Mar. 17th Tuesday. 58 Canteen St. Pat’s Day Dinner
Apr. 2nd Friday. Chapter Lenten Dinner
May. 8th Saturday. Chapter Fund Raiser
July. 17th Saturday. Post & Chapter 58 Membership
Appreciation Picnic.
Bring a guest to join.
Aug. 7th Saturday. Chapter Night at The Races.
Held at the AMPOL Hall
Sep. 18th Saturday. Post Famous Catered Clam Bake
Nov. 13th Saturday. Post & Chapter Fall Feast &
Turkey & Ham Raffle.
Dec. 18th Saturday. 58 Canteen Adult Xmas Party.
REMINDER: Post Veteran Meetings are the 3rd Friday of each month @ 7pm with a complimentary meal.
Auxiliary Meetings the 2nd Sunday of the
month at 10am. Come join us for dessert.
Canteen open M-F 2pm – 1am Sat-Sun open at noon
Hall available to members at no charge. 216-241-1788
Canteen Mgr-Terry Zacharyj & Michael Polichuk
Cmdr- Roman Barran
Pres. Kandi Greene
Agenda for 2010
Feb. 19th Friday. Chapter Lenten Fish Dinner
Mar. 17th Tuesday. 58 Canteen St. Pat’s Day Dinner
Apr. 2nd Friday. Chapter Lenten Dinner
May. 8th Saturday. Chapter Fund Raiser
July. 17th Saturday. Post & Chapter 58 Membership
Appreciation Picnic.
Bring a guest to join.
Aug. 7th Saturday. Chapter Night at The Races.
Held at the AMPOL Hall
Sep. 18th Saturday. Post Famous Catered Clam Bake
Nov. 13th Saturday. Post & Chapter Fall Feast &
Turkey & Ham Raffle.
Dec. 18th Saturday. 58 Canteen Adult Xmas Party.
REMINDER: Post Veteran Meetings are the 3rd Friday of each month @ 7pm with a complimentary meal.
Auxiliary Meetings the 2nd Sunday of the
month at 10am. Come join us for dessert.
Canteen open M-F 2pm – 1am Sat-Sun open at noon
Hall available to members at no charge. 216-241-1788
Canteen Mgr-Terry Zacharyj & Michael Polichuk
Cmdr- Roman Barran
Pres. Kandi Greene
Post Canteen - Tremont's most unique
Our Post CANTEEN is open 7 days a week. M-F 2pm – 1am Sat-Sun open at noon
We have a regulation pool table and instant bingo. Our Kitchen and Grille offers the best Polish kielbase sandwiches in Cleveland. Check out our great jukebox!
We will soon have a Sunday liquor license.
Enjoy the company of barpersons:
Kaye General
Lennia Jenkins-Becket
Lesia Danko
Diana Stopack
Darlene Zacharyj
Linda Sickora
Kandi Greene
and the ever-gracious Terry Zacharyj
We have a regulation pool table and instant bingo. Our Kitchen and Grille offers the best Polish kielbase sandwiches in Cleveland. Check out our great jukebox!
We will soon have a Sunday liquor license.
Enjoy the company of barpersons:
Kaye General
Lennia Jenkins-Becket
Lesia Danko
Diana Stopack
Darlene Zacharyj
Linda Sickora
Kandi Greene
and the ever-gracious Terry Zacharyj
Thursday, June 25, 2009
2009-2010 Post 58 Officers
Commander
Roman Barron
3527 W. 47th
Cleve. Oh. 44102
216-744-7976
suprchef69@aol.com
1st Vice
AlbertMocniak
5220 Daleside
Parma, OH 44134
216-351-2800
2nd Vice
Elliot Landrau
3481 Fulton Rd
Cleve. Ohio 44109
216-403-8222
elandrau@sbcglobal.net
Treasurer
Michael Polichuk
4230 W. 22nd St.
Cleveland, OH 44109
216-398-4968
polichuk@sbcglobal.net
Director
Joe Pastva
4200 Westbrook
# 730
Brooklyn Oh. 44144
216-216-485-1615
jpastva53@yahoo.com
Director
Robert Berdys
4100 Westbrook #513
Brooklyn, OH 44144
216-401-9716
Director
Raymond Williams
2469 Professor
Cleve. Oh. 44113
216-385-9706
Sgt. at Arms
Edward Oskay
4310 S. Parkside
Cleveland, OH 44144
216-749-6881
skatecoach.oh@sbcglobal.net
Sgt. at Arms
Joe Halko
3253 W. 48th
Cleve. Oh. 44102
216-526-7469
josephhalko@yahoo.com
Chaplain Housing Committee Chairperson
Terry Zacharyj
4214 Daisy Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
216-351-2007
ukieshouse@sbcglobal.net
Service Officer
Roman Barron
3527 W. 47th
Cleve. Oh. 44102
216-744-7976
suprchef69@aol.com
1st Vice
AlbertMocniak
5220 Daleside
Parma, OH 44134
216-351-2800
2nd Vice
Elliot Landrau
3481 Fulton Rd
Cleve. Ohio 44109
216-403-8222
elandrau@sbcglobal.net
Treasurer
Michael Polichuk
4230 W. 22nd St.
Cleveland, OH 44109
216-398-4968
polichuk@sbcglobal.net
Director
Joe Pastva
4200 Westbrook
# 730
Brooklyn Oh. 44144
216-216-485-1615
jpastva53@yahoo.com
Director
Robert Berdys
4100 Westbrook #513
Brooklyn, OH 44144
216-401-9716
Director
Raymond Williams
2469 Professor
Cleve. Oh. 44113
216-385-9706
Sgt. at Arms
Edward Oskay
4310 S. Parkside
Cleveland, OH 44144
216-749-6881
skatecoach.oh@sbcglobal.net
Sgt. at Arms
Joe Halko
3253 W. 48th
Cleve. Oh. 44102
216-526-7469
josephhalko@yahoo.com
Chaplain Housing Committee Chairperson
Terry Zacharyj
4214 Daisy Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
216-351-2007
ukieshouse@sbcglobal.net
Service Officer
Saturday, February 28, 2009
First Vice Commander Mocniak Accepts US Army Plaque
SFC Zenon Zacharyj thanks Post 58 for our donating the hall for training purposes.
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