Английская Википедия:International Polka Association

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The International Polka Association (IPA) is located in Chicago, Illinois and dedicated to the study and preservation of polka music and the cultural heritage of Polish Americans who have made this music tradition part of their heritage. The IPA hosts an annual festival and convention as well as its Annual Polka Music Awards banquet. During the banquet, important figures in polka music are inducted into the Polka Hall of Fame.

History

The concept of a national polka convention had been developed and pioneered in Chicago, and the first polka convention was held in 1963. This convention developed into the International Polka Convention which was presented each succeeding year in Chicago, Detroit and Buffalo, New York. In 1968, a steering committee began preparations for the formation of the International Polka Association. The association was officially chartered by the State of Illinois as a "not for profit" corporation and was registered with the County of Cook (Chicago) in August 1968.

As stated in its charter, the International Polka Association was organized as: "An educational and charitable organization for the preservation, promulgation and advancement of polka music and; to promote, maintain and advance public interest in polka entertainment; to advance the mutual interests and encourage greater cooperation among its members who are engaged in polka entertainment; and to encourage and pursue the study of polka music, dancing and traditional folklore".

The IPA is structured to serve as an educational resource. The IPA is also responsible for the continued operation and growth of its Polka Music Hall of Fame. It is through this branch that the association has been able to continue its historical, educational and research goals on behalf of polka music. The IPA Hall of Fame is located atop Polonia Banquets, a century-old dance hall at 4608 S. Archer Ave. in Chicago's Brighton Park neighborhood, and is open by appointment.

Hall of Fame membership

Inductee	Year inducted	Notes	Ref
Adam Barthalt
Billy Belina
Michael "Mitch" Biskup
William "Wesoly Bolek" Borek
Roger Bright
Bill Czupta
John Demerski
Ray Dorschner
Chet Dragon
Andy "Day" Dziagwa
Joe Fedorchak
Eddie Forman
Walter Jagiello	1969	Inaugural class
Frankie Yankovic
Eddie Blazonczyk	1970
Walter Dana	1971
Eddie Zima	1972	Deceased
Ray Budzilek	1973
Marisha Data	1974
Steve Adamczyk	1975
Johnny Bomba	1980
Happy Louie Dusseault	1982
Joe Fiedor		Deceased
Lawrence Duchow	1983	Deceased
Larry Chesky	1985
Antonina Blazonczyk	1987	Deceased
Kenny Bass	1989	Deceased
Joe Czerniak		Pioneer
Myron Floren	1990
John Check	1991	Pioneer
Fred Bulinski	1992
Bill Czerniak
Jerry Darlak	1997
Kevin Adams	2014
Gary Brueggen	2018

Inductee	Year Inducted
Fritsche, Fezz	1984 (Deceased)
Fuzzy, Cousin	1985 (Deceased)
Goetsch, Jerry
Gomulka, Lenny	1988
Gosz, Romy	1979 (Deceased)
Goydish, Bernie	1984
Grebnick, Al	1988 (Pioneer)
Groller, Walt	1986
Grybosh, Frankie "Gee"
Gulinski, Chet
Guzevich, Hank
Haas, Johnny	1988
Haller, Hank
Henry, Ray	1972
Herzog, Marv	1979
Hicks, Charlie
Hoyer, Matt	1987 (Deceased)
Hyzny, Johnny	1983
Hudy, Fred
Jarusinski, Raymond "Ray Jay"
Jasiewicz, Henry	1991 (Deceased)
Jasinski, Stan	1985 (Pioneer)
Johantgen, Vi
Karas, Johnny
Karas, Thomas
Kim, Alex
Korosa, Eddie
Kowalkowski, Chet	1991
Kozicki, Leon	1977
Kryger, Brunon	1977 (Deceased)
Kryger, Brunon (Bruce)	1990
Kryger, Lucian
Kucera, Ernie	1992 (Pioneer)
Lazarz, Joe	1977
Lesser, Adolph
Libera, Jackie
Libera, Johnny	1982
Liszka, Frank
Loeffelmacher, Harold	1975
Lucki, Don
Lush, Marion	1972
Lyskawa, Stanley
Madura, Mattie	1973 (Deceased)
Maduzia, Wally
Maksymowicz, Ted	1980 (Deceased)
Marggraff, Norman	1990
Marcissuk, Joe	1991
Matousek, Michael
Meisner, Verne	1989
Menko, Johnny	1987 (Pioneer)
Mikos, Bruno	1986
Miskulin, Joey
Mrozinski, Tom
Nowakowski, Michael
Nowicki, Adam
Oskierko, Eddie	1983 (Deceased)
Ostanek, Walter	1983
Paterek, "Joe Pat"	1978
Peachy, Don	2011
Pecon, Johnny	1975 (Deceased)
Pietrzak, Wanda "Koziol"
Podgorski, Ignacy	1978 (Deceased)
Polisky, Dennis
Piatkowski, Al
Pillar, Dick	1974
Pinter, Emily
Prohut, Lou	1981 (Deceased)
Przasnyski, Stanley
Przasnyski, John "Jas"	1998
Rhamy, Gary
Robak, Jan	1992 (Deceased)
Robel, Jolly Jack	1987 (Deceased)
Rock, Joe
Rodgers, Dick	1976
Rohwetter, Carl
Sajewski, Alvin C.	1978
Saleski, Stan E.	1980
Schafer, Chet	1976
Seretny, Virginia
Seweryniak, Dave "Scrubby"
Siebert, Gary
Siwiec, Eddie
Sewierski, Casey	1981
Skinger, Eddie
Sladky, Matt
Solek, Walt	1974
Soyka, Al	1979
Stolzenberg, Ray	1981
Stras, Keith
Struzik, Joe	1988 (Deceased)
Sturr, Jimmy	1984
Szczypula, Rev. Walter
Timmer, "Jolly" Joe	1990
Tokarz, Richie
Towalski, Li'l Richard
Trebar, Lou
Vadnal, Johnny	1987
Walk, Larry
Wasielewski, Matt
Watters, Pat	1986 (Deceased)
Weber, Jimmy
Welk, Lawrence	1994 (Deceased)
Wilczynski, Henry "Will"
Wilfahrt, "Whoopie John"	1976 (Deceased)
Wisniewski, Gene	1973
Witkowski, Bernie Wyte	1971
Wojkiewicz, Joe	1985
Wojnarowski, Frank	1970
Wolan, Sylvester "Shep"
Zablocki, Chester "Chet"
Zapolska, Teresa
Zavaski, Eddie
Zielinski, Bruno "Jr."	1986 (Pioneer)

See also

• Polka Hall of Fame
• List of music organizations in the United States

External links

• International Polka Association.