United States Polka Association
Polish Polka Music, Dancing and Entertainment
Polka Family Unites for a Worthy Cause: USPA & CPA Raise $1,700 for St. Pete's Polish American Society Club Restoration
A heartfelt thank you from the St. Pete's Polish American Society Club! This past weekend, USPA and CPA came together for a Unity Dance that raised $1,700 to support the restoration of the iconic club, which was severely damaged by Hurricane Helene last year.
Roger Telschow, the club’s Treasurer, expressed gratitude in a touching email, sharing that this generous donation brings their total fundraising to over $81,500—more than halfway toward their goal of $150,000. The funds are especially vital as they work hard to reopen the club in time for their March 23 event.
A significant achievement in their restoration is the revival of the club’s beloved “floating” maple dance floor, which was flooded and nearly lost. After months of dedicated restoration, about 95% of the 68-year-old flooring has been saved, bringing it back to its original charm, ready for many more polka dances. Along with this, the club has made improvements such as a new roof, updated electrical work, and fresh paint.
The USPA and CPA’s support is a key part of helping the club reopen its doors. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this effort—your generosity is truly making a difference!
Exciting News: USPA Awards Are Transitioning to Electronic Voting!
Attention USPA Members, We are thrilled to announce a new and updated voting process for the USPA Awards! Starting this year, we are transitioning from mail-in ballots to electronic voting. This change will make the voting process faster, more efficient, and accessible for all members. To ensure a smooth transition, we kindly ask all members to verify that we have your current and active email address on file. If your email has changed or you would like to update it, please email us at uspamembership@yahoo.com no later than January 30th, 2025.
Important Note: Each member voting must have a unique email address, as only one vote can be cast per email. If multiple members in your household plan to vote, please ensure that each voter has their own individual email address registered with us.
Looking ahead, we are excited to continue enhancing the voting experience. By 2026, we hope to achieve 100% electronic voting participation, simplifying the process even further for everyone. Your voice matters, and we want every member to have the opportunity to be heard in this new era for the USPA Awards. Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm as we embrace this positive change together!
The purpose of the United States Polka Association shall be to promote interest and participation in Polish Polka Music and Polish Traditions.
