Stefan Starzynski
Polish Legion of American Veterans - USA
PLAV Post #55
9 Daniels Street
Salem, Massachusetts
978 744-9604
Location
Salem's Stefan Starzynski Polish Legion of American Veterans (PLAV) Post #55 is located near the water
off Derby Street, on Daniels Street, east of Pickering Wharf heading towards the The House of
Seven Gables, going towards the Salem Willows Park area. It is within easy walking distance of
beautiful downtown Salem. The post has parking adjacent to the building. See maps below:
PLAV Post History
The Stefan Starzynski PLAV Post #55 was started on Bentley Street in Salem in 1930. After a fire in 1965, the
post was moved to Kosciusko Street. In 1968 the Post moved to their new home on Daniels Street
and has been there since that time.
Stefan Starzynski (1893-1943) was the Lord Mayor of Warsaw and was the defender of Warsaw during
World War II (WWII). He gave his life for freedom. He was executed at Dachau Concentration Camp.
See Stefan Starzynski,
Polish History for more historical information about Stefan Starzynski and links to
other websites that have historical information about Warsaw during World War II.
PLAV Post #55 is a member of the Salem Veterans Council, Polish American Congress and the
Pope John Paul II Catholic Foundation.
Mission Statement
The Polish Legion of American Veterans is an organization of veterans whose membership
shall not be discriminatory on the basis of race, color, religion or national origin.
Commitment
We are committed to the ideals of patriotism, charity and volunteerism through
allegiance to our Country, honor of our Country's standards and aid in the rehabilitation
of disabled veterans.
Goal
Our goal is to dedicate time and effort to insure that no benefits are denied to
those who served their country and to support legislation intended for those who
earned the right to the benefits being considered.
Membership Eligibility
Any Honorably Discharged American Citizen, male or female who:
Served in the Armed forces of the United States.
Is currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.
who is currently serving in the National Guard or Reserves or has completed one term
and received an Honorable Discharge.
You don't have to be Polish to belong to this fine organization.
Additionally, any American Citizen who served in the Merchant Marines or were Civil
Service Crew-members of the United States Army or Navy Transportation Service or
Department of Defense between December 7, 1941 and August 15, 1945 and has been granted
an Honorable Discharge (DD-214) provided by the United States Coast Guard, United States
Army or United States Navy.
Any American Citizen who served in the Armed Forces of our Allies between April 6, 1917
and May 7, 1975, and whose service is documented by an Honorable Discharge or Honorable
Release from duty provided by the Allied Forces in which he or she served.
Any person who was not a citizen of the United States at the time of service in the
Armed Forces of our Allies between April 6, 1917 and May 7, 1975, and whose service is
documented by an Honorable Discharge or Honorable Release from duty provided by the
Allied Forces in which he or she served, and are now citizens of the United States.
Some Great Reasons To Join The PLAV
To band together.
To preserve the Polish customs and traditions of our forefathers.
To remind all Americans of the contributions of Americans of Polish descent to our
great country.
To provide service to Polish-American Veterans and their dependents.
To instill into our American life the many noble Polish characteristics.
Fun --in addition to all work done by the Polish Legion of American Veterans,
the National and State conventions provide much merry entertainment for all
PLAVIANS. Membership in the Polish Legion of American Veterans brings you into
contact with other PLAVIANS in many States. Wherever you are, your Polish Legion of
American Veterans membership card brings you real Polish hospitality at any Post you visit.
Click here for more information about joining this GREAT organization!
Ladies Auxiliary: Our Ladies Auxiliary is also organized on the same National,
State and Chapter levels as the Polish Legion of American Veterans. They bring relief,
solace and economic aid to thousands of veterans and their dependents by their visits
to medical centers, their welfare work and Poppy Day solicitations.
Online Membership Application:
Application Form
Department of Massachusetts State Commander: Darrin Potorski
Stefan Starzynski
PLAV Post #55
9 Daniels Street
Salem, MA 01970
Post Phone: 978 744-9604
Email Membership Chairman: dsrp@hotmail.com
Email Membership Ladies Auxiliary Chairperson:
Alice Zujewski
Monthly Membership Meetings
Monthly PLAV Membership Meetings: 3rd Friday of the month, 6:00 pm
Monthly Ladies Auxiliary Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the Month, 6:00 pm
Post Officers 2006-2007 |
Commander |
Tadeusz Goclawski |
Sr Vice Commander |
Stephen Godzik |
Jr Vice Commander |
Darrin Potorski |
Secretary/Treasurer |
John Zujewski |
Chaplain |
James Day |
Sgt At Arms |
John Reardon |
Ladies Auxiliary Officers 2006-2007 |
President |
Joanne Pszenny |
Vice President |
Alice Zujewski |
Secretary/Treasurer |
Phyllis Luzinski |
Sgt At Arms |
Helen Potorski |
Chaplain |
Jane Sarnowski |
Auditors |
Veronica Malionek
Lorraine Madore
Beth Tobin |
PLAV Ladies Auxiliary
The PLAV Ladies Auxiliary visit and sponsor events at the Brockton Medical Center. They
join with their Veteran Members in Memorial Day and Veterans Day services and activities.
VAVS (Volunteer Services): Phyllis Luzinski
Essay Scholarship Contact Person: Alice Zujewski
Every year there is a Essay Contest for 7th and 8th grade students within the PLAV Post #55
district. Contact Alice Zujewski at the post by calling 978 744-9604 for more information.
Donations are needed for the VA Boston Health Care System, Brockton Medical Center. All
items must be new and unused.
General donations consisting of these items:
- Dietetic Candy
- Hair Brush
- Clock Radio
- Puzzle Books
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Sports Mugs
- Underwear
- Sweaters
- Writing Paper
- Calendars
- Socks
- Slippers
- Reading Glasses
- Soap
- Combs
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- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Denture Cups
- Denture Cleaner
- Fixodent Denture Adhesive
- Large Print Reading Material
- VCR Tapes
- Polaroid Film (Spectrum, 600)
- Wall Pictures
- Picture Frames (5X7)
- Stuffed Animals
- Totes
- Large Print Pinochle/Playing Cards
- Sports Trading Cards
- Battery Operated Clocks
- Non-skid Slipper Socks
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Men's Needs:
- Disposable Razors
- Suspenders
- T-Shirts
- Handkerchiefs
- Fingernail Clippers
- Briefs
- Baseball Caps
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Women's Needs:
- Knee Socks
- Cosmetics
- Cosmetic Bags
- Unbreakable Hand Mirrors
- Toiletries
- Tampons
- Hair Fasteners
- Night Gowns
- Cardigan Sweaters
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Spinal Cord Injured Patients
- Spiral Cup Holders (Clips to Wheelchairs)
- Small Stick-on Digital Clocks
- Dove Soap
- Plastic Mugs and Coffee Cups
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National Polish Legion of American Veterans (PLAV) HQ
Polish Legion of American Veterans - USA (PLAV)
P.O. Box 912
Sun Prairie, WI 53590-0912
Website: www.plav.org
Polish Legion of American Veterans (PLAV) Background History
(CHARTERED BY CONGRESS) Federal Charter - P.L. 98-372, July 23, 1984
(Excerpts from the HISTORY OF THE POLISH LEGION OF AMERICAN VETERANS, U.S.A.)
During the American Revolution, the gallant General Casmir Pulaski organized a calvary
group which was called "Pulaski's Legion" or the "Polish Legion."
Pulaski's Legion was raised on March 28, 1778 at Baltimore, Maryland under the
command of Kazimierz Pulaski for service with the Continental Army. The Legion
consisted of one Troop of Lancers, two troops of dragoons and 200 Light infantry
soldiers. The Legion would see action at the Little Egg Harbor massacre, Siege of
Savannah and the Siege of Charleston. The legion was disbanded in November of 1780
and the men were merged into Armand's Legion.
During the Civil War, General Wladmir Krzyzanowski commanded the 58th New York Infantry
Regiment which was called the "Polish Legion." Both fought and made the
supreme sacrifice for America, the America worth fighting for, and we carry on their
traditions and honor their memory.
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Standard of Pulaski's Legion - This banner was made by Moravian nuns of Bethlehem,
Pennsylvania, and presented to Colonel Casimir Pulaski in 1778 when he organized an
independent corps of 68 horse and 200 foot soldiers at Baltimore. Pulaski bore this
banner gallantly through many a campaigns until he was mortally wounded at Savannah,
on October 9, 1779. His adjutant, though wounded himself, returned the banner to Baltimore
where it is preserved at the museum of the Maryland Historical Society. Presented by Mr.
and Mrs Frank M. Galleher, Jr., and their three sons in memory of their father, Judge W.
Moscoe Huntley, a former President of the Society.
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The Polish Legion of American Veterans is the largest and only Congressionally
chartered organization of American Veterans of Polish ancestry in the United States.
At the conclusion of World War I, various groups of American Veterans of Polish descent
banded together, forming organizations for the purpose of maintaining and preserving the
true spirit of fraternity and patriotism that arose from service in the Armed Forces of
the United States and to perpetuate the friendships arising there by mutual aid and
cooperation in patriotic, charitable, civic and educational activities. Another
objective was to work for the liberation and establishment of a free and independent
Poland as proposed by President Woodrow Wilson in his "Fourteen Points" for peace.
They organized the Alliance of American Veterans of Polish descent (The Alliance of
Polish-American Veterans) with the most prominent of these organizations headquartered
in Chicago, Illinois and encompassing the States of Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio. A similar
organization with the same name operated in Michigan and the Polish Legion of the American
Army in New York. On the east coast, covering the States of New York and New Jersey,
the Polish Legion of the American Army grew and prospered.
The Chicago based unit held a provisional convention in December, 1920 at Falcons Hall.
There the first "Central Administration" was elected, an insignia adopted and a
constitutional committee appointed.
In September of 1921 that group held its first regular Convention. It changed its name
to the Alliance of American Veterans of Polish Extraction. It also became one of the
first organizations in the world to recognize the threat of Communism when it added a
paragraph to the Preamble of its Constitution which still reads: "To combat the
destructive propaganda of communism and other alien influences endeavoring to weaken or
destroy our American institutions and democratic form of government."
In September of 1923, the Ladies Legion (Auxiliary) was formed. It added morality and
materially enriched the organization which was dedicated to Americanism and the benefit
of American veterans of Polish descent.
In 1930, the Alliance of American Veterans of Polish Extraction delegated its Commander,
Stanley A. Halick, of Chicago Illinois, to attend the convention of the Polish Legion
of the American Army, in New York City, for the purpose of consolidating both groups
into a solid organization. Through correspondence and by personal visits, this cause was
also taken up with the Michigan unit.
In September of 1931 the three organizations, the Alliance of Veterans of Polish
Extraction, the Michigan unit, and the Polish Legion of the American Army met at a
consolidation convention in Cleveland, Ohio, and united into one organization called
the Polish Legion of American Veterans.
On July 23, 1984, President Ronald Regan signed P.L.98-372, the Act of Congress that
granted a Federal Charter to the Polish Legion of American Veterans, U.S.A.
In 1992 ethnic requirements of membership were dropped because of that National Charter.
PLAV Links
Post #188 - McHenry Illinois
Department of Massachusetts
Department of Ohio
Post #214 - Manitowoc Wisconsin
PLAV.org: Veterans Organizations
PLAV.org: Military Sites
PLAV.org: Government Sites
PLAV.org: Other Helpful Sites
Polish military and civilian decorations
The Blue Army - Polish American Volunteers to Poland
World's Largest US Flag
PLAV Member Resources (Forms & Operation Manual)
American Veterans Information
Salem Veterans Organizations
Salem Veterans Council
P.O. Box 332, Salem, MA 01970
- Polish Legion of American Veterans (PLAV) Post #55
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #1524
- Vietnam Veterans Post #1
- Marine Corp League
- 2nd Corp Cadets
- Military Order of the Purple Heart
- American Veterans Post #53
- American Legion Post #23
- Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter #84
- Franco-American War Veterans Post #10
Salem Veterans Council Commander: Darrin Potorski (left)
Salem Veterans Services: Jean-Guy Martineau (right)
For Additional Information Call:
Salem Veterans Council Commander, Darrin Potorski:
508-527-6987
Salem Veterans Services, Jean-Guy Martineau:
Office: 978 745-0883
Cell: 978 375-9699
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Note: All Salem Residents may pick-up U.S. Grave Flags for Memorial Day at the Salem
Veterans Services Office, located at 5 Broad Street, 3rd Floor at the Council on
Aging Building.
Veterans Services
Office of Veterans Affairs
Jean Guy Martineau
5 Broad Street, 3rd Floor
(Salem Senior Center)
Salem, MA 01970
978-745-0883
Information & assistance with veteran benefits
& other veteran affairs.
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Donations and Support
If there is a particular PLAV Post #55 service or community program that you would like
to support, please contact the PLAV Post #55 Commander, Tadeusz Goclawski, by calling
the post at (978) 744-9604 and/or send donations to:
Commander Tadeusz Goclawski
PLAV Post #55
9 Daniels Street
Salem, MA 01970
Your thoughtfulness and support is appreciated.
PLAV Donation Recipients
Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
3900 Harewood Road, NE
Washington, D.C. 20017
Phone: 202 635-5400
Website: www.jp2cc.org
Dept. Veteran Affairs
VA Boston Health Care System
940 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02301
New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans
17 Court Street
Boston, MA 02108
617 371-1784
Website: www.neshv.org
Salvation Army
Local Salvation Army located at 93 North Street in Salem, MA and Beverly Social Services,
50 Elliott Street, Beverly, MA, 01915 (978 922-4522). Sponsorship donations help with
their Children's Camp.
Network for Good
Mercy Corps - Speeding Relief to Families in Need
American Red Cross
Operation Troop Support
Operation Troop Support is an organization from Boston's North Shore area that has three
missions:
- Serving our military men and women deployed to the desert.
- Caring for out wounded troops recovering in the hospitals.
- Working with the families left behind to bring them comfort and information while their
loved ones are away.
Operation Troop Support is a non-profit organization with a tax exempt number that is
available upon request.
For more information about donations, please visit this website:
www.troopsupportusa.com
Other Organizations Available for Supporting Our Troops:
- Adopt A Platoon
- America Supports You - U.S. Dept. of Defense Website
- USO Troop Support
- Operation Support Our Troops
- U.S. Postal Service: Supporting Our Troops
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PLAV Social Activities
PLAV #55 is a gathering place for members and associate members. The post has
a lounge that is managed by Ron Potorski. Liquor and beer service is available
to members 21 years of age and older. Valid Massachusetts ID/Driver's License is required
for alcoholic service. Non-alcoholic juices and sodas are available to all members of all ages.
The function hall is available for parties and functions. Call the PLAV Post for rental prices and
guidelines. The PLAV Post phone number for function hall rentals: 978 744-9604.
PLAV LOUNGE HOURS
Monday: Noon - Midnight
Tuesday: Noon - Midnight
Wednesday: Noon - Midnight
Thursday: Noon - Midnight
Friday: Noon - 1 am
Saturday: Noon - 1 am
Sunday: Noon - Midnight
PLAV LINKS
LOCAL VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS & WEBSITES
OTHER HELPFUL VETERANS LINKS
Local PLAV, VFW & Other Veterans Organizations |
PLAV Post #56
Lynn, MA |
PLAV Post #92
Ipswich, MA |
PLAV Post #193
Chicopee, MA |
Witch City VFW Post #1524
95 Derby Street
Salem, MA 01970
978-745-0010 |
VFW Post #507
90 High Rock Street
Lynn, MA 01902
781-595-9507 |
American Legion
35 Lynnfield Street
Lynn, MA 01904
781-595-9018 |
American Legion
3 Judson Street
Beverly, MA 01915
978-922-9657 |
American Legion
157 Essex Street
Lynn, MA 01905
781-595-9859 |
DAV Chapter 57
263 Summer Street
Lynn, MA 01902
781-595-9950 |
American Legion
5 Coolidge Road
Nahant, MA 01908
781-581-6310 |
American Legion
44 Taylor Street
Saugus, MA 01906
781-233-9706 |
American Legion
69 River Street
Middleton, MA 01949
978-774-9555 |
American Legion
37 School Street
South Hamilton, MA 01982
978-468-9569 |
American Legion
14 Church Man By The Sea
Manchester, MA 01944
978-526-4591 |
American Legion
249 Broadway Street
Revere, MA 02151
781-284-9511 |
Disabled American Veterans
85 Willow Street
Malden, MA 02148
781-324-9669 |
Vietnam Veterans of America
Stoneham, MA 02180
781-438-8379 |
Reading Overseas Vets Inc.
575 Main Street
Reading, MA 01867
781-944-9720 |
American Legion
11 Common Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
781-438-9716 |
American Legion
31 Hermon Street
Winthrop, MA 002152
617-846-2786 |
American Legion
368 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
781-324-9570 |
Polish American Vets
35 4th Street
Chelsea, MA 02150
617-884-9775 |
Veterans of Foreign Wars
59 1st Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
617-492-1049 |
American Legion
8 Washington Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-97105 |
Massachusetts Services Organizations for All Veterans
Please click on the links below to learn about the specific services and benefits offered
by membership in one of these service organizations. Membership eligibility varies for each
organization. Call the state office (if applicable) for more details. Massachusetts state
offices are listed for the organizations listed below. For a complete list of national
service organizations, visit the
VA’s website.
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American Legion
State House, Room 546-2
Boston, MA 02133
617-727-2966
www.legion.org
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American Legion Auxiliary
State House, Room 546-2
Boston, MA 02133
617-727-2958
www.legion-aux.org
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AMVETS
State House, Room 546-3
Boston, MA 02133
617-303-5693
www.amvets.org
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Disabled American Veterans
State House, Room 546
Boston, MA 02133
617-727-2974
www.dav.org
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Gold Star Wives of America, Inc.
Greater Boston Chapter
Virginia Moran Hurley, President
5 Ellsworth Park
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-497-8741
www.goldstarwives.org
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Italian American War Veterans
State House, Room 545
Boston, MA 02133
617-727-8397
www.itamvets.org
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Jewish War Veterans
State House, Room 547
Boston, MA 02133
617-727-2963
www.jwv.org
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Korean War Veterans
State House, Room 546-4
Boston, MA 02133
617-723-1783
www.kwva.org
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Marine Corps League
State House, Room 545
Boston, MA 02133
617-720-0414
www.mcleague.org
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Marine for Life
Contact: Kevin F. Coughlin
617-293-4102
boston@m4l.usmc.mil
www.m4l.usmc.mil
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Military Order of the Purple Heart
State House, Room 545
Boston, MA 02133
617-263-4654
www.purpleheart.org
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New England Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America
1600 Providence Highway, Suite 101R
Walpole, MA 02081
800-660-1181
www.nepva.org
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Paralyzed Veterans of America
Boston VA Regional Office
J.F.K. Federal Building, Rm. 1575-C
Boston, MA 02203-0393
617-303-1395
www.pva.org
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Persian Gulf Era Veterans
State House, Room 545
Boston, MA 02133
617-263-7438
Toll free: 888-891-1117
www.rt1automile.com/web/mall/pgev/
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Polish American Veterans (PAV)
State House, Room 545
Boston, MA 02133
617-727-2970
(Not Affiliated with the PLAV)
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Puerto Rican Veterans Association
877-280-5595
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
State House, Room 546-1
Boston, MA 02133
617-303-5688
www.vfw.org
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Vietnam Veterans of America
State House, Room 546-4
Boston, MA 02133
617-303-5687
Toll free: 800-358-4340
www.vva.org
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