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UNWLA members who had recently passed away. She then spoke about her many functions as president of the UNWLA, highlighting UNWLA achievements during her three year tenure as president and thanking all of those who had assisted her in carrying out her responsibilities, and particularly those who had worked so hard to make the convention a reality. Among the personal highlights of her tenure as president, Ms. Kurowyckyj cited the numerous hap py events that marked the 75th anniversary celebration year, the success of the Milk and Roll program, the creation of new UNWLA branches, and the influx of young women into the organization. She mentioned other successful UNWLA ventures that had taken place or had been completed during her term as president, among them literary projects, archival projects, and scholarship projects. The president also spoke of the challenges facing the UNWLA, particularly financial challenges that have sometimes made the UNWLA’s important work difficult, and the problems that arose during the months that UNWLA headquarters was moving from its old office to its new home. The Financial Report was presented by Tre- ausurer Nadia Cwiach, who had assumed her responsibilities in this role in mid-term, after the resignation of the treasurer elected at the previous convention. Ms. Cwiach distributed balance sheets and other peripheral documents to delegates to illustrate where organizational finances were strongest and where they were problematic. She noted that one area of concern was the Press Fund, especially as donations to this fund were significantly lower than in previous years. As the reports of members of the National Board had been sent to all delegates for review prior to the convention, delegates were invited to ask questions on any matters that needed further clarification. Official forms for questions about individual reports were distributed, and delegates were requested to observe strict procedural protocol and not stray from the specific issues under consideration. Several dele gates requested more current and detailed balance sheets and financial documentation about Our Life, donations sent to flood victims in Zakarpattya, and costs associated with the 75th anniversary celebrations. Mrs. Cwiach commented that the perceived irregulari ties were partially the result of work that had been undertaken under extraordinarily difficult conditions - the unexpected resignation of the elected treasurer and the confusion engendered by the need to move all UNWLA documents from the old office to the new. Other questions with respect to the financial report were answered by committee chairs directly respon sible for the areas under scrutiny. XXVI UNWLA Convention. During this session, there was also a question about what active steps were being taken to increase membership. Vice President for Membership Sophia Hewryk responded to this question by providing examples of her efforts to reach out to potential members and her efforts to galvanize branch presidents and all UNWLA members to participate in the recruitment process. She specified that this is "work for all of us, not just one person." At this juncture, President Iryna Kurowyckyj asked that everyone take a moment to view a magnificent quilt that had been created by members of Branch 118 from Houston, Texas. In many ways the quilt is a symbol of the UNWLA's diversity — a composite of individually embroidered pieces that have been stitched together to produce a whole. The end result reflects the individual tastes of those who created it, but also reflects what is possible when a united group of women work together. Each branch member had embroidered a section of the quilt with traditional designs representing various regions of Ukraine. The quilt, which had been a featured display in the Governor's Mansion in the State of Texas, had been brought to the convention by Branch 118 President Martha Noukas. Branch members had also compiled an album, which included information about each member as well as information about the design each member had contributed to the quilt. The morning session ended ahead of schedule and Vice President Sohpia Hewryk moved that the free hour before the scheduled luncheon be used by delegates to discuss issues of concern not related to the reports already discussed. The delegates agreed to this suggestion, and several spirited discussions ensued. Maria Odezhynska, member of Branch 38 in Denver and Liaison for Members-at-Large, proposed that 5% of all income generated for unspecified projects be designated for UNWLA administrative costs. Natalia Danylenko, Vice President of WFUWO for the United
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