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current events and issues on radio and television programs. In his presentation at the UNWLA pre convention seminar, Mr. Kramer addressed the legal complexities that sometimes help and sometimes hinder the victims of predators involved in the traf ficking of women. He also discussed the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Ukraine, citing the grave implications of resources too limited to proactively control and ameliorate the problem. Mr. Kramer also spoke about changes in world politics that might soon lead to Ukraine's entry into NATO. The second speaker at the session was Dr. Yaroslav Voitko, currently Chief of the Trade and Economic Mission of the Embassy of Ukraine. Dr. Voitko earned his Ph.D. from Taras Shevchenko Kyiv State University, where he specialized in International Economic Relations. Having worked as an educator and educational administrator since 1982, Dr. Voitko entered the political and diplomatic field through the research institute of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has been an active participant in U.S.-Ukrainian diplomatic relations since 1992, the year Ukraine rejoined the community of nations as a sovereign state. In his presentation, Dr. Voitko focused on some of the challenges facing Ukraine in the new millennium. He also presented an overview of the steps that Ukraine would need to take to ensure economic stability. During the wine and cheese reception that followed the presentations, many UNWLA members took advantage of the lovely Florida weather to wander out to the hotel's beautiful terrace. There, surrounded by stately palms and flowering hibiscus bushes, they were able to meet with old friends and catch up on personal news. Name tags proved invalu able as guests and delegates delightedly connected faces to names and made the most of face to face meetings with those previously known only via tele phone or email. On Saturday morning, UNWLA members and their guests gathered for breakfast. Eschewing the suits and dresses that are the usual convention attire, most arrived for coffee and danish in beautifully embroid ered blouses or dresses, colorful ensembles repre senting all regions of Ukraine. Again, many chose to take their refreshments outdoors where their cheerful voices mingled with the chirping of the birds who seemed not at all disturbed by the company. Saturday's convention sessions began with a formal opening ceremony and a procession comprising members of the UNWLA Executive Board, National Board, and Regional Councils, who entered the meeting hall bearing UNWLA banners. A candle lighting ceremony marking the opening of the convention followed, with the first candle being lit by President Iryna Kurowyckyj and the second by Honorary President Anna Krawczuk. Candles repre senting each UNWLA Region were lit by Regional Council presidents and Chair of the Auditing Com mittee Joanna Ratych. WFUWO President Oksana Sokolyk was invited to light one of the remaining candles, while Svitlana Kocherha, representing Soyuz Ukrainok of Ukraine, lit the other. Following the candle-lighting ceremony, Vice President Maria Tomorug led those assembled in prayer. Delegates and guests then sang The Star Spangled Banner , Shche Ne Vmerla Ukraina and the Soyuz Ukrainok hymn. Tetiana Silecky, president of the Convention Committee, requested that a moment of silence be observed to honor the victims of September 11. As a large American flag was carried into the hall, those present spontaneously began to sing God Bless America. It was a touching moment that moved many of those assembled to tears. UNWLA President Iryna Kurowyckyj re viewed the convention agenda and moved that it be formally approved. The motion was approved. Daria Jarosewich (Branch 29, Chicago) moved that the question and answer session, scheduled for Monday, be moved to Sunday because many delegates who were leaving early would not have the opportunity to participate. There was some discussion on this point, but the majority of the delegates voted to accept the agenda that had originally been proposed. Vice President Maria Tomorug was then invited to the podium where she read a seventeen point checklist spelling out the rights and responsibilities of delegates during deliberations and during voting. The following individuals were invited by President Iryna Kurowyckyj to take their places at the presidium table at the front of the convention hall: Honorary President Anna Krawczuk, WFUWO Pre sident Oksana Sokolyk, Svitlana Kocherha, Professor Valentyna Borysenko, and Honorary UNWLA Mem bers Mary Beck, Irene Koshubynska, and Lidia Krushelnycky. An acting presidium was also appointed for the convention and included Marta Danyluk (chair); Neonila Lechmann and Iwanna Martynetz (alternate chairs); and Professor Vira Bodnaruk, Ulana Sos, and Iwanna Holowata (convention secretaries). As presidium chair, Mrs. Danyluk took the podium and made it clear that she intended to keep the proceedings orderly and moving in a timely manner. She initiated the formal business of the morning session by calling for the report of the Resolutions Committee. Mrs. Danyluk then called for the report of President Iryna Kurowyckyj who requested that everyone observe a moment of silence in honor of Honorary President Iwanna Rozhankowska and other 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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