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LETTER FROM WASHINGTON August 4, 1986 Dear Friends, The job to which you have elected me two years ago involves, as I have written earlier, a number of dif ferent functions. Today, let me focus on two. First, representation of UNWLA before other organ izations. Here I can report a number of successes, all based on the work which the UNWLA has been doing since 1923. We, i.e. UNWLA now have a Vice-President* of the National Council of Women of the United States, and one, moreover, who serves as its Washington, D.C. representative. Although the UNWLA is not responsible for my actions, certainly my election reflects our work and our reputation. This reputation rests on what we are doing now as much as on what had been done earlier. UNWLA is actively involved in planning the upcoming centenary of the International Council of Women which will be marked by a gala two week celebration in Wash ington at the end of June and the beginning of July, 1988. Plan to be there! Along with the work at NCW (with Iwanna Rozan- kowsky and Iryna Kurowycky, as I noted in earlier reports), we are also active in the Peace and Public Pol icy Committee of the ICW. I hope you have found the resolution on Chornobyl on which I reported in the June issue of Our Life Magazine useful. Its thrust was repeated in numerous other resolutions. The other aspect of my work, and one that is responsible for my fluctuating between the “royal we” and the “ I” is public relations. I cannot go against my whole upbringing and stress how much I have done. Anyway, that would just not be true. We are a strong organization because our branches and our members are strong and active. But they, as I, find it awkward to write about themselves. And writing about oruselves is not what we do well. Hence, the impression that all sorts of ad hoc kitchen cabinets are more active than we are. That is simply not true. We are very active, but we are not very good at self promotion. Every branch was involved, within hours, in efforts to aid the unfortunate sailor Medvid, in reacting to Chornobyl, etc. All branches are in various ways involved with issues affecting us as Americans concerned about our Ukrainian heritage. We work, we do not necessarily call meetings, nor do we excel at resolutions. We try to resolve issues, not to draft resolutions. So we do not make headlines in the press which, as much as it might deplore “sensationalism,” nevertheless snaps at snappy stories. Ours is a steady story, we live it but are too busy to tell it. I, for one, would like to hear more about what you are doing. Let me goad you into writing. Rego Park, New York, wrote Sophia P. Kotyk, had a lively discus sion on US foreign policy in Central America (Grenada was the focus). Mrs. Kotyk joined the NCW as an indi vidual member and is working on others to do so. She also reported on a series of political campaigns, and on exhibits of Ukrainian crafts and costumes at the Univer sity of Pittsburgh, at Brooklyn Botanical Garden, and at Liberty Park in New Jersey. Bonnie Katshanow of Troy, Michigan reported on a display put on at the Detroit Historical Museum on the role of women in society which included Ukrainian cos tumes and artifacts. It was exhibited in October 1985. The following month marked the 50th anniversary of the Detroit Regional Council, and suitable letters were sent to the President and Vice President of the USA, as well as to state and local dignitaries. I see a number of stories waiting to be shared with other members. Why not do it here? There is no need for me to tell you what to do. But we all need to know what you are doing. Take a moment to write. Our unity is strong because of our diversity; our diversity is not divisive, but not knowing what we all are doing robs each one of us both of diversity and unity. The public relations person does not formulate pub lic policy, she reflects the public. I am proud to reflect the varied, rich work that is done by our members; and commend all of you for the quick response on all the sudden issues with which we are hit. Having the organi zation in place makes the job easier to do. Knowing that one is not alone is the source of inner strength. So, share your concerns, in person and in print. Above all, share with all of us your varied activities. Have a good autumn, and I hope to see many of you at the October Conference — Ukrainian Women in Two Worlds (1986). Martha Bohachevsky-Chomiak A R E M IN D E R As previously printed in the July/August issue and in a circular sent to all Branches, the UNWLA Executive Committee plans to honor young Ukrainian women achievers during the 20th Convention in 1987. Please submit your entries no later than October 31, 1986. ’’НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ВЕРЕСЕНЬ 1986 31
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