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The presidents of National Councils presented their reports on the following day. The president of Na tional Council of Ukraine, Iryna Holubjeva, reported on the work and objectives of women's groups in Ukraine. The NCW/US report followed, and as proxy president of the organization, I was called to speak on its behalf. There was a moment of confusion that Ukraine's NCW president and the NCW/US proxy president were both named Iryna. Thus, before I gave my report, I explained that I was Ukrainian by birth and American by choice and the ICW now had two Irynas who shared a common heritage—citizens of different worlds, but sisters in spirit. I then read a letter from NCW/US President Mary Singletary and presented greetings from Eleanor Don- nenfeld and Shirley Boberg Munyan, longtime NCW/US and ICW activists who were unable to attend this General Assembly. That evening, the Lord Mayor of Perth, Dr. Peter Nattrass, invited us to a reception. The Ukrainian delegation presented the Mayor of Perth with a gift from Mayor of Kyiv. Sessions on subsequent days were devoted to regional workshops and seminars. I participated in the UN workshop. Many resolutions were passed that deal with well being of women, families, and children, and other global problems. On Wednesday, September 3, the members of NCW/WA invited the delegates to dinners in their homes or in local restaurants. The Ukrainian members of NCW/WA invited the Ukrainian delegation and myself to a Chinese restaurant for the evening. We were asked to introduce ourselves and say something about the organiza tions we represent; we were also presented with a bottle of wine from the winery owned by the husband of one member of Western Australia's Soyuz Ukrainok. Late in the afternoon of September 4, approximately 170 people participated in a multi faith Service, held at Perth's Murdoch University. The ceremony began with the passing of a Message Stick by the indigenous people of the area followed by a lighting of Peace Candles by young women representatives of 6 different faiths: Bahai, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim. Dr. Nancy Victorin-Vangerd delivered the peace address from the university's School of Theology. The ICW Gala Dinner, held on September 5, was a happy time for all delegates; after days of working to gether we were able to socialize in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. One highlight of the evening was the auction of a hand-embroidered picture of the Floral Emblems of the Australian States, donated to the ICW by Daphne Buckle. It raised USA $900.00 for ICW administration. On the following day, the National Councils invited the ICW Executive Committee to hold meetings in their respective countries. The Minister of Family and Youth of Ukraine, in the name of NCW/Ukraine and its gov ernment, issued a formal invitation proposing that the 2006 ICW General Assembly be held in Kyiv, Ukraine. The invitation was accepted. On Saturday, there was a seminar on water. In the late afternoon the women from NCW/WA wanted to do something to make my visit memorable, so they asked what I would like to see. I said that I would love to see the kangaroos that roam the fields surrounding Perth, and so they arranged an outing for this purpose. I invited Kris-‘ tina.Syvenka Bailey, the national president of Soyuz Ukrainok of Australia, to join us and was happy to have this wonderful opportunity to observe Australia's wildlife. That evening, I attended a reception hosted by newly elected ICW President Dr. Anamah Tan from Singapore. The last two days of my stay in Perth I spent with Mrs. Maria Yaremowych and Zirka Doschak who took me sightseeing in their lovely city. I end this month's message with sincere thanks to these wonderful ladies for taking the time to entertain their visitor from the United States. I must also mention that all the Australians I met were very friendly and helpful. I am glad that I was given this opportunity to meet them, spend time with them, and learn something about their country, their history, and their traditions, one of which is a generous and embracmg sense of hospitality. Congratulations to Branch 94 of Buffalo, New York; which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this month. From the Editor: We are currently planning our future issues and invite our readers to submit articles, with or without photographs or illustrations. At this time, we are looking for articles or stories with a Christmas theme that can be pub lished in the December issue. We are always interested in receiving material about UNWLA events. Profiles of UNWLA members who deserve recognition for their professional achievements are also welcome. НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЖОВТЕНЬ 2003 9
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