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Voluntary involvement is part of democratic culture in various areas of society. The level of volunteering varies, depending on circumstances and needs of the moment. Calling meetings, holding events, fundraising and other activities one does without compensation should be valued. While most volunteers are able to meet the demands placed on them, there are those who feel “overworked" and "overwhelmed" at times. With a little encouragement they can overcome the fatigue. Unfortunately, while volunteering plays a significant part in the society and development of a nation, the extent and impact of voluntary action often goes largely unrecognized. I propose that we take steps to change this within our organization by doing a survey on the volunteer activities of the UNWLA and its members. With the information, we will be able to see the amount of time and money our members dedicate to our organization and the kind of impact UNWLA volunteerism has on the people it touches. The information will also give us the opportunity to acknowledge our volunteers for their good work. In the meantime, we salute all UNWLA Regional and Branch Presidents, their Executive Committees, Liaison for Branches-at-Large and all UNWLA Members for all the wonderful volunteer work they have done in the past and are presently doing. Without your input our organization could not have grown into what it is today. On another note, I would like to remind UNWLA members and readers of Our Life that March is a very special month for all women. In 1987, the U.S. Congress issued a resolution that March be designated as Women’s History Month. The U.S. President issues a proclamation annually, confirming this resolution. The purpose of Women’s History Month is to increase consciousness and knowledge of women's history — to take one month of the year to remember the contributions that women have made throughout history. German Government To Compensate Victims Of Nazi Party: Are You Eligible? Many Ukrainians now living in the United States, including UNWLA members and their spouses, were victims of Germany's National Socialist (Nazi) Party. Some lost their possessions; some lost their families. Others were conscripted as forced laborers and were forced to toil on farms, in factories, or in concentration camps either in Germany or in territories governed by the Nazis. In July 2000, the German government enacted a law under which many of these victims would be entitled to monetary compensation for the hardships and suffering they endured during those terrible years. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is one of seven agencies designated by the German government to make payments to these victims by distributing funds provided by the German government and certain German companies. If you believe that you qualify for such compensation, it is important for you to file a claim form with the IOM no later than August 11, 2001. A victim's heirs (spouses, children, grandchildren, brothers or sisters) may file a claim if the victim died on or after February 16, 1999. Prisoners of War are not eligible for compensation under this legislation. If you have documents or records that support your claim, photocopies of these documents should be submitted with the claim form. If you have no supporting records or documents, you should still complete and submit a claim form, because the Red Cross International Tracing Service and other agencies will be assisting the IOM in obtaining relevant information about individual applicants who do not have such records. To obtain a claim form or additional information about your eligibility, contact the International Office of Migration's United States headquarters at 1752 N Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036. You can also contact the IOM (toll free) by calling 866-443-5187. Individual claims will be processed in the IOM office in Geneva, Switzerland. All claimants will be individually notified whether their claims have been approved. Claimants whose claims are rejected may appeal.
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