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“НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ГРУДЕНЬ 200 8 18 across the United States, UNWLA branches scattered around the country participated in and often led remembrance ceremonies. On November 15, Honorary UNWLA President Iryna Kurowyckyj and I led the annual traditional march to St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. T he Ukrainian American community has long considered it extremely important that a monument to the millions of innocent victims of the Famine-Genocide be built in our nation's capital. Because of the persistence of the National Holodomor Committee (of which UNWLA is a member), this goal will soon be reached. On December 2, 2008, in fact, I was one of many individuals privileged to attend the groundbreaking and blessing of the plot of land designated for the Holodomor memorial, which will be built at the intersection of N Capital Street and Massachusetts Ave, less than one block from the Union train station in Washington, D.C. Representing UNWLA membership, I participated at this historic ev ent during which Ukraine’s First Lady, Kateryna Yushchenko, personally thanked diaspora organizations for their persistent efforts to speak on behalf of the millions who were dying of starvation in Ukraine. She singled out the Ukrainian National Women’s Le ague of America, whose endeavors in this matter were especially diligent, consistent, and targeted at informing and seeking the assistance of U.S. and international governments, charitable organiza- tions, and others on behalf of those who were unable to speak for themselves or defend themselves during the genocide. As the year ends, we find ourselves looking back on the past twelve months and looking forward to the next year with hope and with anticipation. Reviewing the past six months since the UNWLA XXVIII Convention, I am proud to say that the new Executive and National Boards have taken significant strides. Our Life has taken on a new editorial structure and a new direction; an intensive membership campaign is being planned for the beginning of next year; our Web site committee meets weekly to plan the redesigning of our UNWLA Internet site as a means to reach beyond our membership. On the charitable front, our donations to the flood victims of Western Ukraine have made a significant difference to people in the villages of Prutivka and Tulova in Ivano Frankivsk. The month of November was filled with UNWLA anniversaries and events. On November 2, I was happy to join Branch 54 in Wilmington, Delaware, for a 50th anniversary celebration; a report on this event is included in this issue. On November 9, Branches 89 and 95 of Kerhonkson and Poughkeepsie, New York, invited me to share my thoughts and views on my experiences in Ukraine this summer; on November 15, I joined members of Branch 99 and their guests i n Watervliet, New York, to celebrate the branch’s 40th anniversary. I was also happy and honored to speak at the New Jersey Regional Council’s annual “Den’ Soyuzanky,” which was held on November 16. On November 23, UNWLA Membership and Organizational VP, Anna Macielinski visited Buffalo, New York, for the 75th anniversary of Branch 27. Our organization’s branches are scattered throughout the country and we should continue to build on that base, to nurture the branches that exist and continue to foster the creation of additional branches throughout the communities where Ukrainians have settled. The September 2008 issue of Our Life featured an editorial from the Ukrainian Weekly . The editorial noted, “UNWLA’s leadership seeks to attract new generations and g roups of women who want to be a part of something greater than themselves and who want to make their town, their country, their people and their world a better place.” This is my wish, my goal for 2009. I look forward to 2009 and being able to visit our Regional Councils and Branches and to meet as many of you personally as is possible. May the Spirit of Christmas bring you peace! May the Ukrainian Koliada ring out throughout the land! Marianna Zajac, UNWLA President We would like to thank all of the authors who contributed the wonderful columns, articles, stories, reports, poems, artwork, and photographs that have graced the pages of Our Life during 2008 and hope that all of you will continue to support our editorial endeavors in the coming year. We are especially indebted to all of the dedicated and hardworking individuals who wrote, typed, edited, proofread, and otherwise devoted their time and energy to this year-end issue. Your commitment and support is most gratefully appreciated. 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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