Polish American Congress – National Umbrella Organization
The Polish American Congress (PAC) is a national organization representing at least 10 million Americans of Polish descent and origin. Its membership includes fraternal, educational, veteran, religious, cultural, social, business, and political organizations, as well as individual members. PAC unites over 3,000 Polish American organizations, including the Polish National Alliance, Polish Women’s Alliance, Polish Roman Catholic Union, Polish Falcons, and many more, with an aggregate membership exceeding one million.
Leadership:
Andrew Kaminski – President
Grazyna Michalski – Executive VP
Frank Milewski – Honorary President (deceased)
With 25 state divisions and chapters in 19 states, PAC promotes civic, educational, and cultural programs to preserve and share Polish history, language, and heritage while encouraging active Polish American involvement.
Governance:
PAC is led by the Council of National Directors, whose members are elected by state divisions or national organizations, along with up to 10 at-large directors. The Executive Committee, elected for two-year terms, manages day-to-day operations.
Committees and Initiatives:
Much of PAC’s work is carried out by standing committees focused on:
Polish Affairs
American Agenda
Public Affairs
Cultural Affairs
Anti-Bigotry
Education Commission
Polish American Heritage Month Committee
Environmental Commission
Youth Committee
The PAC reflects the values of family, faith, democracy, hard work, and the pursuit of the American dream, serving Polish Americans across nearly every state and community in the U.S.
