Wisconsin Polka Hall Of Fame
Preserving Ethnic Roots - Honoring Performance Excellence - Connecting Generations
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL NOMINEES AND INDUCTEES!!
(*Denotes Inductees)
Lifetime Achievement
*Bill Savatski - Alvin Styczynski - Jane Shirek - Neal Zunker - Ray Konkol - Duane Westphal
Support & Promotion
*Jeff Heinz (WDEZ) - Aaron Schuelke (WRJQradio.com)
Cultural Heritage
Pommersche Tansdeel Freistadt - * Peggy Mueller - D'Oberlanders -
Orville Konop and the OK Dance Band
Honor Roll
*Scott Lopas - Harold Otto - Duane Westphal - Gary Brueggen - *Don Schlies
Side Person of the Year
*Greg Laabs - *Tom Schneider - Mike Marnocha - Laurie Solberg - Dan Meyer -
*Nic Dunkel - Brian Seehafer
Band of the Year
Neal Zunker and the Music Connection - Mark Jirikovec Orchestra -
The Hayes Boys Orchestra - *The Mike Schneider Band
Youth Mentor
*D. Thomas Busch
Youth Achievement
*Steve Burclaw
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED THE
WISCONSIN POLKA HALL OF FAME AWARDS CEREMONY & DANCE!
WISCONSIN POLKA HALL OF FAME AWARDS CEREMONY & DANCE!
Sunday November 8, 2009
Featuring Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame
2005 Honor Roll Inductee and 1998 Band of the Year
Steve Meisner 1-5
Featuring Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame
2005 Honor Roll Inductee and 1998 Band of the Year
Steve Meisner 1-5
Awards Ceremony at 2:30
Richfield Chalet, Richfield, Wisconsin
Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame held a northern spring dance at Bullshooters, Weston, WI with music provided by Gary's Ridgeland Dutchmen and Polish Connection. In addition, the late Ray Rhyner and Bobby Artabasy (“Uncle Otto”) were recognized for their contributions to the polka industry in the state of Wisconsin throughout their life. Thank you to everyone who supported this event! Your support is always appreciated!!
March 29, 2009
Despite of the snowy weather, it didn't stop the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame from hosting their southern spring dance in Milwaukee. The dance was held at Carl's Catering featuring the Mike Schneider Band. The WPHF presented awards to Steve and Roz Silber, former owners of the popular Melody Bar, and polka promoters. Plus, an award was presented to the late Carl Hartmann, banjo/guitarist for Verne and Steve Meisner and many other popular bands. Thank you to everyone who attended and for supporting the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame.
January 2009
This year marks a new term for the Wisconsin Polka Hall of Fame (WPHF) officers and trustees. Every two years a new board is voted upon by the WPHF members to honor and recognize those have influenced the polka industry in Wisconsin. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a member and/ or would like to volunteer some of your time to become involved with the board of directors, please send us an email at info@wisconsinpolkahalloffame.com
The 2009-2010 WPHF Board is a group of energetic people who have a passion for polkas. Their goal is to get more people involved with this organization to help create a more versatile appreciation and recognition for this music.
Welcome to the new board!
“Tuba Dan” Jerabek – President
Mark “Kaiser” Hildebrand – Vice President
Tom Schneider – Treasurer
Jerry Carey – Secretary
Trustees:
Aaron Schuelke
Donald “Red” Roskopf
Kevin Hemp
Greg Laabs
Rick Gundrum
Danny Jerabek, Jr.
Gary Brueggen
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