Gratulujemy! Congratulations!

School for Leaders for the Polish Community from North America will be held August 27 – September 7, 2012 in Warsaw. Created by the national Polish Senate, this all-expense paid program is aimed at individuals aged 20-40 and is meant to support the development of leadership skills among participants to make their work for the Polish community abroad more effective. Agi secured one of only 30 spots in the program. The School also will focus on the strengthening of participants’ ties with Poland by getting them acquainted with contemporary Poland. PYTown Founder and Art Director as well as Co-Director of the Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle, Agi was born in Poland and moved to Ohio when she was two years old. She has been back to visit family only six times. She will depart on Sunday immediately after performing with the Krakowiaki at Polish Day 2012.

"We are very excited that Agi was selected because the selection was based on the work we have been doing here as an organization bring the last three years," said Aundrea Cika, director of the nonprofit organization. "We know that she will represent us well and bring back a wealth of ideas and connections that we can make use of moving forward."

Photo ID: Poland, Ohio resident Agata Lyda Khoury, seen here with her son Alexander, has been selected to participate in a leadership program in Warsaw, Poland this month.

Aundrea Cika Heschmeyer
Director, PolishYoungstown
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www.polishyoungstown.com