Martin Joseph CepielikSales
Born Chicago, IL, Mar. 10, 1933; son of Martin and Julia C.; married Elizabeth Lindberg; children: Jeffrey, Kristina, Molly, Julie.
Education: Associate of Arts (A.A.), Pasadena City College.
Languages: Polish, English.
Career: Self-employed sales representative. AAA Marketing and Sales, 15 years; host Polish-American Radio Program, Sept., 1983-.
Military: Private, First Class (PFC) in U.S. Army, Korean War.
Member of: President, Polish National Alliance (PNA), San Gabriel Lodge (2 terms); vice president (1 term) Council Valley Lodge; Polish American Cultural Network (PACN); Polish University Club (PUC); board of directors, Polish American Congress (PAC); president Polish American Congress - Los Angeles (PAC-LA).
Social activity: originator of Polonia Awards Banquet; director Lil' Polish Dancers Group, 1979-85; originator Republic of Poland Merit Award to Forest Lawn, Apr.,1993; originator of Polonia Christmas Program, Forest Lawn, Hollywood, CA.
Resident: Pasadena, CA.
From: "Polish Americans in California, Vol. II," National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs & Polish American Historical Association. California 1995.