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A Word to Members at Large The concept of Members at Large was conceived in 1978 as more and more members moved away from the large Ukrainian communities. In the fall of 2005, soon after the XXVII UNWLA Convention in Albany, I was introduced as your liaison by National President Iryna Kurowyckyj and Vice President for Membership Marta Danyluk. This was the first time that a non-executive committee member on the national level was named liaison for Members at Large. Since that time, I have sent you circulars, yearly reminders about dues and subscriptions to Our Life , and other information. I have talked with you on the phone and have worked to compile e-mail addresses and update contact information. During the past three years, your number has grown from 144 to 180. Some of you have been Members at Large for a long time, some joined the UNWLA at my invitation, some were sponsored by mothers or grandmothers, and some joined on your own initiative. In December of 2006 you were sent a Ukrainian-language brochure about the UNWLA—a gift from the National Board. This brochure highlights the UNWLA’s history and accomplishments since its inception. Recently, an English-language version of this brochure was also published. The brochures are a testament to the important work of the largest independent Ukrainian-American women’s organization. In December 2007,1 sent you a notice about the upcoming XXVIII UNWLA Convention in Detroit and encouraged you to attend. Each group of ten Members at Large attending the convention can choose a delegate from their midst and thus participate in the voting process. The Convention Committee has invited you to come to Detroit and has sent each one of you a registration packet. Those of you who plan to attend as guests are welcome to attend plenary sessions and seminars. As you know, the strength of an organization depends on its membership. Attrition is a normal phenomenon in every organization, but an organization can continue to flourish if new members join. The January 2006 issue of Our Life included an application form for women interested in joining the UNWLA, and we again appeal to you to encourage more of your friends to join our ranks. Guests are welcome to attend our convention, so bring a friend. Your guests will learn more about the workings of the UNWLA and meet women of all ages and interests. Our hope is that Members at Large with common interests will organize themselves into “virtual branches,” something made possible by today’s exciting technology. As a Member at Large your skills and the time you devote to the organization can provide great opportunities, a sense of accomplishment, and the satisfaction that comes from achieving good things. Some Members at Large currently sit on the National Board—among them are UNWLA Parliamentarian Oksana Xenos and Our Life's English-language editor Tamara Stadnychenko. Many other Members at Large use their professional skills to help our organization in their own areas of expertise. The UNLWA has existed for more than 80 years, and our founders had a vision for the organization that is still meaningful today. It is up to us to build on what we have inherited and pass it on to future generations. We need to preserve the legacy, but we also need innovative and creative ways to keep our mission vital and appropriate for the 21st century. With this in mind, we are taking steps to make all members and potential members feel included. At this year’s convention we are introducing something that will make it easier for people who are hearing impaired or those who speak only Ukrainian or English to participate in all convention programs and proceedings: live simultaneous translation (Ukrainian and English) and/or hearing assistance. This is a first for any Ukrainian organization and only one of the innovative ways the UNWLA has changed to accommodate its membership. As the future unfolds, we will need members who will embrace our mission with energy, talent, skills, and new ideas. I thank all of you for your contributions to the UNWLA and for your support for the scholarship program, the Ukrainian Museum, and other charitable UNWLA causes and activities. I look forward to seeing you at the convention! Lana Yarymovych, Liaison for UNWLA Members at Large
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