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organizations who believed that what had transpired at the Congress was a symptom of what was occurring within the Ukrainian community as a whole and that UCCA leadership had made the decision of member or ganizations to separate from the UCCA inevitable. After the Congress, the UNWLA National Board appealed to its members to continue working for the good of the Ukrainian community at large while keeping in mind that the UNWLA is a nonpolitical organiza tion. The National Board did not prevent any branches or members to stay on with UCCA or join the other group that was formed after the Congress. In fact, some UNWLA branches and their members chose to be members of both groups. At the same time, the UNWLA National Board adhered to the principle of nonpoliti cal affiliation, which is outlined in the UNWLA bylaws, and it has done so till this day. Today we proclaim with great pride that our organization is recognized for its achievements and its work within the American and international community as well as in Ukraine. The UNWLA has never worked against any project that the two major umbrella organizations of the Ukrainian-American Diaspora have initiated. We encouraged our members to work on worthy projects and there have been many. An example of our sincere endeavor to support worthwhile projects of these organizations and the difficulties that sometimes hindered this spirit of cooperation occurred recently, during the Commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Great Famine in Ukraine of 1932-1933. The commemoration included a pro cession through the streets of New York City to St. Patrick’s Cathedral. During the procession, a UCCA rep resentative stated several times that UCCA members were marching, a comment that ignored the fact that the majority of those marching were members of the UNWLA, Plast, and other organizations, which were not affiliated with any other group. It was an inappropriate comment that underscored one organization's claims to speak and act on its own behalf with no acknowledgment of the contributions of others. Even more telling is the tone of articles that frequently appear in the news media, many implying that the UCCA represents Ukrainians in America, a misleading statement that again ignores the autonomy of many Ukrainian-American organizations. These examples, which are only two of many that can be cited, serve as an explanation of why the UNWLA is hesitant to resume its affiliation with the UCCA or with any organization that demonstrates a disregard for nonmember organizations. Since the 13th UCCA Congress, UNWLA representatives have attended every meeting that was fo cused on unifying the Ukrainian-American community into one entity. Each of these meetings has been un successful in achieving this goal. As I look at the audience today, I am struck by the absence of many of the organizations whose members walked out of the 13th Congress. They have not returned. Under the circum stances, how is it possible for us to talk about uniting the community? Whom are we uniting? Uniting organi zations one by one reminds me of a certain country that I would rather not mention in this room. I would like to conclude my presentation with a proposal: Before the 1950s, America's attitude toward ethnic groups was to have them flow into a melting pot. After the 1950s, the U.S. government began to be lieve that a mosaic of ethnic groups was more beneficial to the nation. It is a sound theory, and it may just work for us. It may teach us to work with each other and trust each other. Everyone will be visible and no one will lose identity. This kind of unity—unity in diversity—may indeed be the beginning of something greater and we should try it! The UNWLA is ready to try this new kind of unity and is also willing to agree to a concept that has been mentioned in other discussions on unity, the formation of a Council of Presidents that would represent all Ukrainian-American organizations as diverse, autonomous members. Call for manuscripts. The UNWLA is an organization that offers its members an opportunity to share and ex change ideas on a variety of subjects, ranging from domestic issues to financial issues to vacation planning. In re cent issues of Our Life, we have published several articles that have hopefully provided our readers with some helpful tips on dealing with difficult or complex day to day life experiences. We are inviting UNWLA members to share with others similar "how to" articles. What may be simple or matter of fact to you may be difficult or unfa miliar to someone else, and your hints or tips will be much appreciated. Share your expertise! Please forward your articles to English language editor Tamara Stadnychenko c/o UNWLA headquarters. We ask that all contributors include a telephone number to allow us to acknowledge submissions and verify information as needed. 14 “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛИСТОПАД 2004 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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