In Piotrków Trybunalski, the 2nd Forum of Clubs of “Gazeta Polska” of Łódź Voivodeship was held. The event brought together not only representatives of clubs from the Łódź region, but besides many guests from all over Poland – among others from Gliwice, Oświęcim, Brzeszcz, Plesheva, Sulejówka, Częstochowa, Krakow, Kielce, Libya, Olsztyn and Varka – as well as from abroad, including Paris. besides present were: editor-in-chief of “Gazeta Polska” – Tomasz Sakiewicz, editor-in-chief of the GP Daily.pl portal, tv writer Republika – Adrian Stankowski and Fr Jarosław Wąsowicz.
The gathering began with a common prayer at the monument of St John Paul II. The participants then went to the church of the Bernardine Fathers, where the Holy Mass was celebrated in the intention of the Homeland, the “Gazeta Polish” Clubs and the late Ryszard Kapusciński – the first president of the “Gazeta Polish” Clubs. The devotion was celebrated by Fr. prof. Jarosław Wąsowicz and Fr. Michaash, the guards of the Piotrków monastery.
During the forum, it was announced that the “Polish Newspapers” Club in Piotrków Trybunalski received the name of late Ryszard Kapusciński. This decision, preceded by the family's consent, met with the enthusiastic reception of the participants. Beata Drędź, head of the Piotrków club, stressed the importance of this decision in the context of the 15-year engagement of the local community in club activities, reminding that many joint initiatives were created during the life of late Ryszard Kapuściński.
– Today, we meet to celebrate the memory of 1 of the most crucial figures in the past of the “Gazeta Polska” Clubs, a man whose life, work and dedication to the service of Poland have made traces in our activity – Ryszard Kapuściński. I am highly honored to announce that the “Polish Newspapers” Club in Piotrków Trybunalski is gaining the name of Ryszard Kapusciński. Richard was a man who was not afraid of challenges. He has always put hard tasks before himself and others, utilizing the fullness of human capabilities and abilities. He was a careful observer of the planet and could perceive to another man, no substance how hard his stories would be. His work had a profound impact on our lives, our activities, our commitment and our view of many social and political issues. His legacy continues to inspire us to act, to search the fact and to preach it in the face of all difficulties. Our Piotrkowski club started its activities with a gathering in Krakow with Ryszard Kapusciński. The “Polish Newspapers” Club in Piotrków Trybunalski is simply a place that has always been focused on reliable, independent and courageous activity. The name of Ryszard Kapuściński will be for us a symbol of the unbreakable social work for Poland, defending values which are the foundation of our identity. For us, as the Club, it is besides an expression of appreciation for all those who fight for freedom of speech, fact and social justice. Giving the name of Ryszard Kapusciński to our club is besides a commitment. The commitment to proceed the mission that he himself carried out – to be where past happens, to face the truth, no substance how hard it would be. Today, as in the future, we will effort to follow the same way – without compromise, without fear, with respect for our past and with full commitment to defending freedom of speech, fact and justice. Thank you for your presence and for your support. Together we will proceed this beautiful mission, which Richard continued to carry out. It is an honor that we can connect his name to our club. – said Beata Drędź, president of the “Polish Newspapers” Club in Piotrków Trybunalski.
The naming of the late Ryszard Kapuściński to the "GP" club was considered a symbolic motion of honouring a individual who for years was not only the leader, but besides the heart of the full club movement.
Tomasz Sakiewicz, editor-in-chief of “Gazeta Polska” and head of tv Republika, referring to this decision, for the independent portal.pl stated: “Ryszard was not only the head of clubs, but besides my large friend, so it was a very touching event for me. As far as I know, the name they want to wear is different clubs. A club from Paris, among others, came to us. We'll gotta work this out... Richard devoted his time to anyone who called him. Now that it was gone, everyone felt it very personally. Richard’s personality permeated what the GP Clubs are today. No wonder they want to bear his name. The club in Piotrków had regular contact with Richard, was highly active in organizing reunions, another events, so it is no wonder that he received his name first.”
The item of the forum was the discussion panel devoted to the function of the “Gazeta Polska” Clubs in social life and the importance of independent media. The discussion was attended by: Tomasz Sakiewicz, Ewa Wójcik (p.o. president of the clubs “GP”), Beata Drędź (coordinator of the Lodz Clubs “GP”), Paweł Piekarczyk (coordinator of the clubs “GP”), ed. Adrian Stankowski and Fr Jarosław Wąsowicz. During the panel, it stressed the importance of clubs' activity in shaping civic awareness, nurturing local patriotism and defending Christian and national values. The function of independent media – specified as “Gazeta Polska” or “Television Republika” – in combating misinformation and protecting freedom of speech was besides highlighted.
The Forum ended with joint discussions and the announcement of further action in the spirit of civilian engagement.
On the hands of Beata and Waldemar Drędw we thank Piotrkowski club “Gazeta Polska” for organizing the forum, as well as Krystian Klak from the “GP” club Pleszew for preparing catering.
GUBIN| A protest was held in border Gubin "STOP flooding Poland with migrants by Germany". Poles, including members of many clubs “Gazeta Polska”, came to express their opposition. On the site protested the representation of club members from specified towns as Poznań, Gorzów Wielkopolski, Essen, Hamburg, Żary, Opole, Zgorzelec, Sulęcin, Częstochowa. "Here in Gubin, as before in Słubice and Zgorzelec, an act of lawlessness is being carried out by Germany, which imposes on Poles illegal migrants. They push them to Poland, destabilizing the Polish state, and exposure us all to a failure of safety and peace, from which Poland is famous. We are the country that has the best safety indicators in the world. We Poles are not afraid to walk the streets of our cities and our villages in the evening. That is why we want to keep it that way," said Robert Bąkiewicz, leader of the Border Defence Movement.
MAZOWIECKA II | The beginning ceremony of natural Mazowiecka II's “Polish paper Club” was held here. The event began with a Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which was attended by many club members, sympathizers of “Polish Gazeta” and representatives of surrounding patriotic circles. After the service there was a meeting, during which the main assumptions and plans for the future of the recently formed club “GP” were presented. advanced attendance confirms that the thought of natural Mazowiecka I’s “Polish Gazeta” Club meets with large interest and the request to build a strong local community focused on the thought of “GP” Clubs.
WARSAW| In the Warsaw club “Gazeta Polska” the first gathering from the Polish Oscars series was held, that is, not only the political talks of Oskar Kidy and Oskar Szafarowicz. This was an highly interesting and engaging discussion of the 2 Oskars on the mechanisms utilized by the EU institutions to limit the competences of the associate States against the treaties.
NYSA| The “Polish Newspapers” Club in Nysa, in cooperation with Solidarity Nyska, organized a gathering called “State and patriotic thought”. The event took place in the Hall of St. Jadwiga at the Basilica rectory in Nysa. The subject was the past of the Non-violent Soldiers, with peculiar emphasis on the figures of rtm. Witold Pilecki. Andrzej Koziar gave a lecture on this subject, which besides presented a documentary about the protagonist.
PARTICULAR| A gathering with ed. Piotr Nisztor from tv Republic, organized by the “Polish Newspapers” Club in Częstochowa, took place in the Solidarity Hall. advanced attendance and many questions from participants have contributed to a dynamic and engaging discussion. During the event, key aspects of journalistic work and current political topics were discussed.
LULIN| In Lublin there was a gathering with ed. Adrian Stankowski and Marian Kowalski. The talks afraid the current political and social situation in the country.
NEW ‘GP’, CHANGES AND REACTIONS
WORLD– reactivation of the “GP” Club, chaired again by Włodzimierz Kotuniak, tel.: +48 604 185 352, e-mail: [email protected]
BONEY– Jarosław Gut, tel.: +48 607 616 737, e-mail: [email protected] (no change)
CLUB AWARDS
PARTICULAR– gathering with Prof. Jan Majchrowski, April 24th, 17th, Aula Solidarity, 8/12 Łódzka Street, Częstochowa. Free admission.
