PRCUA 2nd National Volleyball Tournament in Warren, MI was hosted by group Society 1593, on November 2-3, 2018. The Coed Teams played on Friday with the “New Kids on the Block” from St. Rita coming in 1st place and the “PRCUA #162” coming in 2nd in a very tight match that lasted until 11 pm.  Saturday, Day 2nd of the Tournament,  was another intense day of skill, power and strategy. The winning women’s team was “Balls Up” and men’s team – “The guys from PRCUA #162”! Congratulations to all the winning teams, terrific athletes, and enthusiastic spectators! Thanks to all the volunteers and Host Group Society 1593!

“New Kids on the Block”

“Balls Up”

“The guys from PRCUA #162”

Let the games begin at the 2018 PRCUA National Softball Tournament!

The 66^th Annual PRCUA National Golf Outing, was completed on Saturday, July 21, 2018. 150 soggy golfers, braved the weather to compete for the coveted crowns in the 5 divisions of the scrambles tournament. Competitors from Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois & Pennsylvania, made the trip to Wyandotte, MI, where Society 162 put together another great tournament.

The weekend started with a preliminary play round on Friday, where over 70 golfers spent the morning golfing at Riverview Highlands Golf Course. Bob Hojnacki put together a round of golf and the held an afterglow back at the 162 Lounge in Wyandotte. Mike Halberstadt had the lounge ready to go and put together some lunch for everyone involved. Hospitality night continued at the lounge Friday evening. A great crowd arrived to enjoy some food and great company, getting ready for the Tournament.

The rain was an issue all day Saturday for both groups, but everyone managed to finish play, maybe a little wetter than when started, but the rounds were completed. A special tournament event was when Society 162’s very own Robert Malkiewicz shot a hole-in-one on the Red Course, Hole # 4, 125 yards. Congratulations Bob!

The evening continued with a great polish style dinner and music from the fine sounds of the New Brass Express and with the awards presentations for the following divisions:

Mens – 62 – Bill Kaczur II, Jeff Schade
Ladies – 72 – Darcy Malavolti, Jenniffer Rye-Coughlin, Jennifer Egan, Tajzna Rye
Mixed – 74 – Dennis Rocheleau, Dianne Rocheleau, Janet Rys, Ed Rys Jr.
Sr. Mixed – 63 – Robert Favot, Mary Jane Favot, Al Salatowski, Gene Souva
Sr. Men – 69 – Jerry Nasiatka, Frank Nasiatka, Dennis Churchvara, Ed Zabczynski

PRCUA President Joseph Drobot Jr, closed the awards ceremony with some words of wisdom, and a special Presentation. With President Drobot’s retirement in September, he presented Society 162 President Stan Pasko, with a framed wood carving of the Polish Eagle that hung in his office. It was presented to him when he became President, from a PRCUA society that used to be in Hamtramck, MI. President Drobot thought it needed a home back in Michigan and Society 162 was the Place. Society 162 President Stan Pasko Accepted the gift and the Carving will reside proudly at 1430 Oak St for years to come.

Society 162 President Stan Pasko, also took a few minutes to thank all his volunteers for their work, since as you know if you’ve run a tournament, you can’t do it alone. So special thanks to Mateusz Bomba, Fraternal Coordinator, Delphine Kuhar, Charlene Rzeppa, Michael Gryczko, Sandra Adamski, Jake Grabowski, Al Adamski, Mike Halberstadt and our water logged photographer, Larry Craft. Hopefully we didn’t miss anyone!

Submitted by Stan Pasko, President Society 162

 

 

The 84th National PRCUA Basketball Tournament took place on March 10, 2018 in Wyandotte, MI. Hosted by Society #162, it was a great event with eighteen participating teams.

The winners for the Women’s 3-on-3 was #162 Lounge . The victors in the Men’s 50+ were St. Stan’s 718 Blue and the Men’s 3-on-3 winners were PRCUA #162.

Mark your calendars for the 2018 PRCUA National Sports Tournaments!

Basketball Tournament: March 10, 2018
Wyandotte, MI
Hosted by Sacred Heart Society #162

Bowling Tournament: April 12-15, 2018
Warren, MI
Hosted by PRCUA #1593 St. John Paul II Society

Golf Tournament: July 21, 2018
Wyandotte, MI
Hosted by Sacred Heart Society #162

Softball Tournament: August 17-18, 2018
Woodhaven, MI
Hosted by St. Stan’s Society #718

For more information contact the Fraternal Department: 773-782-2636 or fraternal-department@prcua.org.

If you are interested in hosting a national tournament, please contact us.

The 1st National PRCUA Volleyball Tournament chaired by Dean Kujawski & Jennifer Vernon and hosted by The Opole Dancers, took place on November 3-4, 2017 in Warren, MI. The champions of the three divisions were: MAVERICK’S SQUAD in Men’s Division, BALLS UP in Women’s Division, and NKOTB in Co-Ed Division. Thank you to the hosts for an amazing event and players for their good sportsmanship. See you next year!

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