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Polka Lovers Klub of America is a non-profit club organized in January 1973 in Minnesota for the purpose of promoting polka music and dancing. The Klub has members in 32 states and Canada. Eight states have their own chapters -- Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wyoming.
Being a nonprofit club, the parent club in Minnesota and the other chapters each year donate to various charitable organizations. Texas Chapter I also gives a scholarship to two teens related to one of the members.
PoLK of A members give dancing exhibitions at nursing homes, churches and other community functions. They bring a great deal of pleasure to people confined to these homes and institutions. Members also participate in many parades.
More information on the parent club.
The Texas Chapter has more than 500 members and includes the Houston, Victoria and Central Texas areas. The group holds two general membership meetings a year in January and July, and a fundraiser in February.
See the photos of the Klub's 25th Anniversary celebration held on January 12, 2014.
The Texas Chapter history and memorabilia are housed in the Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum (PLCTM) in La Grange.
2018 Events
Sunday, January 14
Installation of Officers, Royalty/Free Dance!
American Legion, Sealy
11:30 AM Members' free dinner
12:30 PM Meeting & installation of officers, royalty
2-6 PM Free public dance with music by Incredible Music Makers
Sunday, July 8
Membership Meeting/Dance
American Legion, Sealy
11:30 AM Members' free dinner
12:30 PM Meeting & Nominations for Office, Scholarship Announcements
2-6 PM Public dance with music by Enzian Buam
CANCELED! Saturday, November 17
PLCTM 13th Annual Memorial Celebration
Fair Pavilion Dance Hall, La Grange
The memorial celebration has been canceled due to the funeral services of Frances Bollom being held on the same day. Frances was a beloved member of the museum and PoLK of A. Her services will be held at Immaculate Conception Church in Sealy on Saturday: Visitation/Rosary, 9:30 am; Mass, 11 am; Lunch; Burial in Moulton @ 3 pm.
Saturday, December 1
Christmas Open Haus
Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum, La Grange
1-4 PM Christmas music, snacks, refreshments, candy for the kids, and drawing for a free Christmas CD
2019 Events
Sunday, January 13
Membership Meeting/Dance
11:30 AM Free catered meal for members. Bring your favorite dessert to share.
12:30 PM Business meeting, installation of officers and royalty
2-6 PM Public dance with music by Enzian Buam
There will be a silent auction (please bring items), 50/25/25 raffle, and refreshment basket raffle
2018 Board Members
President: Kathy Cernosek kreznicek10@hotmail.com
Vice President: Russell Loitz bloitz@yahoo.com
Executive Secretary: Bernice Barclay beebarclay@windstream.net
Membership Secretary: Betty Tidwell bjtidwell@sbcglobal.net
Treasurer: Mary Lou Schroeder schrdr_rck@yahoo.com
Sunshine Lady: Barbie Loitz bloitz@yahoo.com
Directors
Willie Bohuslav jwbohuslav@aol.com
Bob Bouras
Randy Cernosek kreznicek10@hotmail.com
Ron Foley foley2@sbcglobal.net
Committees
Apparel & Specialty Items - Marvin & JoAnn Stasny marvstasny@sbcglobal.net
Choral Group - Benny Okruhlik beokru@charter.net
Dance Group - Open
Parades - Bennie Stolarski bbstol@sbcglobal.net
Telephone - Mary Lou Lawson hmllawson@sbcglobal.net
King and Queen: Michael & Deborah Logue dsvateklogue@marathonoil.com
Prince and Princess: Open
Goodwill Ambassadors: Willie & Josie Milberger
Dues are only $12 for single and $24 for couple. For more information on membership, contact Betty Tidwell at 281-452-4174 or bjtidwell@sbcglobal.net. Or download the membership application and mail to: Betty Tidwell, PO Box 789, Channelview, TX 77530