COMMITTEE
Management Committee
President
Henry Kurylewski
Polish heritage
Born in Brisbane to post WWII Polish migrants, native fluency in Polish and English
Involvement in the Polish community to date
- Artistic Director: Polish Song & Dance Company of Brisbane "Obertas" (39 years)
- Artistic Director: 5 individual Festivals of Polish Visual & Performing Arts "PolArt" (15 years)
- Committee Member: Polish Community Council of Australia (6 years)
- Secretary: "Polonia" Polish Association of Queensland (3 years)
- Polish Tutor: UQ Institute of Modern Languages (5 years)
- Teacher: Polish Saturday School (5 years)
- Scout Leader: Polish Scout movement (10 years)
- Student Polish Saturday School (10 years)
- Altar Boy: Our Lady of Victories Parish (10 years)
- Current membership of Polish organisations in Queensland includes the “Kościuszko” Polish Association, Darra, the Polish Ex-Serviceman’s Association (SPK Koło Nr. 8, Capalaba), and "Polonia" Polish Association of Queensland
Awards
- 2021: Pro Patria Medal: To honour persons especially distinguished in cultivating the memory of the struggle for the independence of the Homeland
- 2017: National Education Commission of Poland Medal (for significant services toward Education and Youth Formation)
- 2009: Polish Community Council of Australia Medal (for signification contributions toward Polish Culture in Australia)
- 2003: Honorary Life Member of the Polish Association of Queensland (in recognition of outstanding service to the Polish community through the promotion of Polish Culture in Australia)
- 2001: Polish Consul General’s Commendation (for significant contributions toward Polish Culture in Australia through PolArt 2000)
- 1999: Queensland Multicultural Service Award (in recognition of outstanding volutary service and contribution to the promotion of multiculturism and improved community relations in Queensland)
- 1999: Polish Consul General’s Commendation (for significant contributions toward Polish Culture in Australia through Folkloric Song and Dance)
- 1990: Poland’s Silver Cross of Merit (for significant contributions toward Polish Culture in Australia through Language Education and Folkloric Song and Dance)
Polish organisation represented
Polish Song & Dance Company of Brisbane “Obertas”
Academic Qualifications
- Diploma of Teaching (Kelvin Grove CAE)
- Graduate Diploma in Religious Education (ACU)
- Bachelor of Education (Brisbane CAE)
- Master of Educational Leadership (ACU)
Professional Background
- Secondary Teacher (43 years)
- Assistant Principal (12 years)
Secretary
Stan Macionis
Polish heritage
Born in Brisbane to post WWII Polish migrants, fluent in Polish and English
Involvement in the Polish community to date
- Current member: "Polonia" Polish Association of Queensland Inc.
- Co-producer (with Jan Muszyński) of 'Bitwa o Monte Cassino' ('Battle of Monte Cassino'), presented at SPK Nr. 8 Capalaba circa 1982
- Member: "Polonia" Polish Association of Queensland Inc. 1978-90; 2021-
- Student: Polish Saturday School (3 years)
Awards
- Centenary Medal – for ‘distinguished service to the health industry’
- Australian Defence Medal – service in the Army Reserve 1969-76, retired rank 2nd Lieutenant
Polish organisation represented
”Polonia” Polish Association of Queensland Inc.
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (University of Queensland)
- Master of Business Administration (University of Central Queensland)
- Fellow Australian Institute of Company Directors
- Fellow Australian Institute of Management
Professional Background
- Member Qld Mental Health Review Tribunal
- Member Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Nursing & Midwifery Board
- Non Executive Director Brisbane North Primary Health Network (including Chair, Governance Committee)
- Former CEO RSL Care (now Bolton Clarke)
- Former CEO Medibank Health Solutions (and member Medibank Private Management Board)
- Former CEO Queensland Corrections
Treasurer
Anna Sierkiewicz
Polish heritage
Born in Tczew, Poland, emigrated to Australia in 1984, fluent in English and Polish
Involvement in the Polish community to date
- Treasurer: KPH “Pomorze” in 2019
- Performer: Polish church choir (6 years)
- Participant: many Polish summer camps at “Polana” Healesville
- Student: Polish Saturday School (7 years)
- Student in Poland: Year 3 & Year 8
Polish organisation represented
Koło Przyjaciół Harcerstwa “Pomorze”
Academic qualifications
- VCE both in English & Polish School
- Cert II & IV in Information Technology
- Diploma in Hardware Development
- Cert IV in Business Management
- MYOB Certificate in Accounting for Non-Accountants
Professional Background
- IT Help Desk
- Administration
- Finance Officer
- Finance Manager
In addition to the elected Management Committee:
- the President or official Leader of each Member Organisation enters the FPOQ Management Committee ex officio
- if the President or official Leader cannot fulfil their duties as part of the FPOQ Management Committee then a representative can be nominated by the Member Organisation