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“НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, БЕРЕЗЕНЬ 2011 19 OUR LIFE Monthly, published by Ukrainian National Women’s League of America Vol. LXVI I I MARCH 2011 SHARING THOUGHTS, VIEWS, & NEWS From May 27 to May 30, 2011, members of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America will be gathering from across the nation for the 29th time. This gathering or convention, to be held in Whippany, N.J., besides being the highest legislative power of our organization, is a much - awaited event by anyone who has previously attended a UNWLA Convention. And with good reason. During the convention, com pre - hensive reports are presented by each member of the National Board; there are panel discussions that address current issues facing the organization, and interesting guest speakers enlighten and inform our members and guests on a variety of topics. Triennial National Board elections are also held. Beyond these formalities, the convention allows attendees t o meet other UNWLA members from various cities, to compare organizational notes, and to make friends for life. Each member quickly learns what it is that binds us together — a love of our ethnic identity and cultural heritage and respect for each other as Uk rainian American women. We all realize that even though all of us are different, we are so alike! In May, 1931, when Olena Lototsky was embraced as the President of the UNWLA, the Board proposed a “Women’s Congress” that would present an opportunity to ass ess the work of the organization since its inception in 1925. At this time, there were already 17 active branches. The Congress, which was actually the first formal UNWLA Convention (excluding the initial formation meeting of the UNWLA in 1925), took place from May 26 to May 30, 1932, in New York City. Attendance was excellent, and even Canadian guests joined the Congress. A multitude of young community activists spurred fiery discussions. The culmination of the UNWLA’s first seven years, the Congress attes ted to something very important — that the UNWLA had laid a strong foundation for the future evolvement of the organization. The branches continued to grow and were able to gather the scattered forces of many new women. And the leadership began to understand and cultivate the idea of “strength in numbers” and the importance of ties with American women’s organizations. Besides the personable Olena Lototsky, the dynamic Marusia Beck and Stefania Abrahamosky shared their thoughts on the organization’s potential and its future. At the Convention Banquet, honorable guests and speakers included the president of the National Council of Women/US and author Fanny Hurst. These first steps were a solid beginning, a proud and important part of our histo ry. And our conven tions, which have been organized and attended by our membership for an additional 28 times, show how strong those foundations were. They also show the strength of the women who built on those foundations. The list below provides a glimpse of what we have i nherited. And now the current convention committee faces the intricate task of planning our next convention — the 29th. Olha Lukiw, as president of the New Jersey Regional Council, chairs the convention committee, whose membership represents branches from all parts of the state of New Jersey. The committee is diligently attending to all details, from room and board to entertainment to panel discussions, to ensure that everyone’s stay is memorable and meaningful. And so in May of this year, we will once agai n come together to find and cement that which binds us, that which unites us! I must add a personal note here. The very first UNWLA Convention I attended was in 1993 and was held in Newark, New Jersey. The imposing opening ceremonies, the camaraderie and atmosphere of this convention instilled within me the deep meaning of what it means to belong to a national organization whose selfless goal is to help others. This is what inspired me to follow the UNWLA path to the position of president, a title I am hon ored to hold. We invite you to join us as we come together to review the past and, with your vision and your help, plan our future! Marianna Zajac, President
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