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In May 1990, at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Slavists which was held in Victoria, Brit ish Columbia, a round table discussion took place which made an attempt to reappraise the role of Lesia Ukrainka in Ukrainian literature. Does she really deserve her place in the company of Shevchenko and Franko? Is she there with the best simply because she is a woman? Is her lyrical verse on par with her dramatic poetry and dramas? Some admirers may be outraged: this is blasphemy! But is it really? Scholarship should not be influenced by cults. Unlike religion, history of literature should stay away from dogma, idols and sacred cows. Great writers must stand the test of time and the con stant reappraisal of new generations of critics. Robert Southey, a contemporary of Coleridge, Wordsworth and Byron, was the poet-laureate of England and has an impressive monument in Westminster Abbey, but who remembers him now? Herman Melville, the author of Moby Dick, was not much appreciated at the time of his death, but is now considered one of America’s best wri ters. Ernest Hemingway, only yesterday, it seems, one of America’s best loved and most universally popular and influential novelists, is now the subject of consider able critical reappraisal... The test of time is the only test of greatness. Serious critical reading of a writer’s work by a group of scholars is more of a compliment to any writer than an emotional admiration of fans at a monument’s dedication. Writers need to be read and understood and fans are not always among the writer’s best readers. Some of them do not read at all. Marta Tarnawsky served as a member of the editorial board of Our Life for 25 years. Originally published in "Ukraine” (Kyyiv, February 1991), "Lesia Ukrainka in the Ukrainian Diaspora” is reprinted here with the author’s permission. REPORT OF BRANCH #98 HOLMDEL-MIDDLETOWN NEW JERSEY REGIONAL COUNCIL Our branch was formally brought into the UNWLA fold during the founders’ meeting held on April 28, 1988 at the home of Anna Krawczuk. The members of the new Holmdel- Middletown branch unanimously decided to put themselves under the patronage of St. Olha in honor of their coming together during the year celebrating the Ukrainian mil- lenium. For the past eight years the branch membership has remained fairly consistent averaging between 10 to 15 mem bers. Although the membership numbers may seem small, the Ukrainian community in central New Jersey is growing by leaps and bounds and our branch hopes to increase its membership rolls to reflect the growth in this area. In those years the branch has had four presidents: Vera Yurecko — ‘88; Christine Roland — '89; Ann Pedersen — ’90 to ‘94; Victoria Mischenko ‘95; currently the presi dent is Dr. Margaret Zakanycz Putykewycz. The remaining members of the executive board are: Ann Pedersen — Vice President, Orysia Jacus — Treasurer, Victoria Mischenko — Secretary. The first important undertaking the branch decided to become involved with was the sponsorship of a Ukrainian student in Brazil through the scholarship fund. The branch supported this girl through five years of schooling. Since its inception, our branch has put on an annual display at several local libraries. It has become a challenge each year to find fresh presentations to bring the wealth of Ukrainian culture and history to the population of this area and has become an event that is greatly anticipated. Our branch is sought out to participate in the yearly international fair held each spring at Brookdale Community College. We have displayed pysanky, as well as put on a demonstration. Along with that were rushnyky, embroidered blouses, pillows, gerdany, candles, as well as many other items. Our branch even arranged for a Ukrainian dance group to perform at one fair where they were the highlight of the stage show. One of the first things that the branch did that brought it attention in the area was to hold a clothing drive. This endeavor yielded 17 boxes that went to students and clergy in South America. The generosity of the local Ukrainian community was overwhelming, and people still ask about donating clothes. Prior to Ukraine’s declaring independence in late 1991, our branch was instrumental in having the mayor of Middle town proclaim January 22nd as Ukrainian Independence Day in 1990 and 1991. For the past few years our branch has been collecting dried fruits and vitamins to help the national organization in shipping these much needed items to the victims of Chor nobyl. We have also been supporting an elderly couple with food packages in the devastated area. Our members have collected clothes, toys, and games to send to an orphanage of 70 children. On a smaller scale, our branch held a St. Nicholas Day brunch at a local restaurant. It was quite a success for the youngsters who turned out to see St. Nicholas after enjoy ing a hearty meal. Lastly, even though our branch is small in numbers, we like to think that we are large in our efforts. We have been able to send delegates to the 1990 and 1993 conventions and are looking forward to participating in the next one, where once again our voices will be heard on UNWLA’s behalf. This report was inadvertently omitted from the UNWLA XXIVth Conven tion Book. Видання C оюзу Українок A мерики - перевидано в електронному форматі в 2012 році . A рхів C У A - Ню Йорк , Н . Й . C Ш A.
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