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OUR LIFE M O N T H L Y , published by Ukrainian National Women’s League of America Vol. XXXIV February 1977 OLENA TELIHA 1933-1939 The flood of reminiscences draws near... V. Sosiura Unknown to us the starting and the leaving— We do not understand the measure rare When life into a wreath is darkly weaving At intervals our faith and our despair On the resplendent day d escen d s the shadow Of evil-boding clouds, a mourning veil; And the cold night, a trembling renegado, The flaming morn em braces bold and hale From the desk of our President, Mrs. The Executive Council of the UNWLA held its second meeting on October 2nd and 3rd of last year. Although the particulars of the meeting were reported in ’’Our Life” magazine, at this time Mrs. Rozankowsky contemplates in depth’ the problems facing the Executive Board, its accomplishments and future chores. Of utmost importance the President stresses the necessity of an organized, smooth running office — the backbone of every organization. Unfortunately, she reminds us, the initial transfer of national headquarters from Philadelphia presented the current leadership with the painful task of setting up a new office and with it all the rudimentary implementations necessary for every day business. Much has been done up to date, but the bulk of mundane tasks such as typing, etc., is still de pendent upon members of the Executive Council, who spend up to 30 hours a week each, taking care of them. Professional help is difficult to get, but such conditions as exist now cannot be allowed to become the’ standard. In the future, candidates for the Executive offices will be wary of accepting a job, which tends to make such heavy demands upon their time. Another problem discussed by Mrs. Rozankowsky, is the "differentiation”, exhibited among members of UNWLA, especially toward those, who have become members of the Executive Board. Their post, at first, makes their own Branches or Regions, proud, but with time, other members of the original group side step the elevated person. She, in effect, becomes an opposition. A greater feeling of unity, of common responsibility and goals would immeasurably strengthen the organization. No. 2 Editor Marta Baczynsky The iron power that knows no limitations God’s breath will melt to tears of conquered pride, Will twist a lash of ruthless conflagrations From tiny sparks that in the a sh es hide. Thus have the step s we would have joined forever Been parted by G od’s limit for all time. Without warm words or g la n ces of endeavour, We parted on the street in pantomime But it can happen in a field of dangers We may retrace the paths that on ce we trod. Again tomorrow we shall not be strangers As we receive this glorious gift from God. Olena Teliha died 25 years ago, at the hands of the Gestapo, for her nationalist activity. Iwanna Rozankowsky ...... The rewards of leadership of any organization are reaped only if the membership acts upon the suggestions of the leaders. Many times, claims Mrs. Rozankowsky, months, even years pass before a proposal or directive bears fruit. If it is not accepted by the membership, or neglected or ignored, the difficult task of finding another way to achieve the same end must begin all over again. This is extremely discouraging to the organization leadership. The repetitious problem of funds is also raised by our President The lack of money constantly hampers the activities of UNWLA. From the beginning, the Executive Board has urged and pleaded with the membership to appropriate its funds according to the directives in the bylaws of our organization. Our primary objective should be to support the welfare and activities of our organization. Unfortunately we see examples such as this: last year’s financial statements of several Branches show that some of them contributed great sums of money to groups which reap millions of dollars annually, yet gave a pittance to our very own Museum Fund. Does this exemplify good house keeping? Every organization imposes uniform dues upon its members. UNWLA, in its Jubilee Convention decreed dues at $1.00 per month. Many Branches, which foryears collected minimum dues from their members, continue to do so even today. Yet is it ironic that during the great depression, Ukrainian women-members of UNWLA — paid dues at $.25 per month. Is it too much to ask a $1.00 from today’s modern woman? НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ, ЛЮТИЙ 1977 23
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