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A BRIEF HISTORY OF UNWLA BRANCH 122 OF TUCSON, ARIZONA In the October issue of Our Life, we welcomed Branch 122 of Tucson, Arizona into the ranks of the UNWLA. In this issue, we decided to let our readers learn a little about how the branch was formed and about its recent activities. At an introductory meeting which took place in March 1997 at the home of Irene Drewnicky, guest speakers Maria Odezynsky (Liason for UNWLA Branches at Large from Colorado Springs) and Olha Slywka (of Branch 3 from Phoenix, Arizona) provided information about the UNWLA, its programs and activities. Of the fifteen ladies who attended this first meeting, several decided to form their own UNWLA branch and began holding meetings and hosting events to raise some working capital and create publicity. Among the events held during the spring and summer months were a traditional Ukrainian dinner and a barbecue. The ladies also elected officers: Irene Drewnicky, President; Pauline Farrell, Secretary; and Mary Blidy, Treasurer. In August 1997, Branch 122 was officially recognized as a member branch of the UNWLA, Inc. In September, Branch 122 hosted another Ukrainian dinner and old fashioned sing-along which was attended by approximately 50 people. The event was sponsored for the purpose of raising funds for the UNWLA Scholarship Program. Local supporters of the event included the Ukrainian American Society of Tucson and radio station KZAZ-AM. Your March 1997 issue included an interesting opinion piece entitled "What Are Christmas Eggs Worth?" by Ms. Martha Bohachevsky Chomiak, referring to the December 1996 "ER" episode in which pysanky were referred to as "Christmas Eggs". In this piece, Ms. Bohachevsky Chomiak illustrates perfectly why Ukrainians are where there are -- a nation of 50 plus million whose identity is often confused with Russians. We are so anxious to be recognized, that truth or fiction become irrelevant. This is "serf" mentality, not worthy of an ancient people. Because we are loath to attack such "minor" issues, it becomes quite easy to overlook larger issues such as "Kievan Russia", “Millennium of Russian Christianity”, and Ukrainian anti-Semitism. These issues are all very much alive and continue to be taught in American schools. The "lobby" is all of us who have become apathetic to Ukrainian related issues until they impact us or our families, directly and negatively. This type of thing will continue as long as we continue to accept crumbs from the public relations table. The answer is for each of us to correct every incorrect piece of information and soon we will see the Ukrainian misinformation landscape change - it is up to us. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor: Sincerely, Linda Steyden Bethesda, Maryland THANKSGIVING 20 ’’НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛИСТОПАД 1997 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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