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“НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ТРАВЕНЬ 2016 WWW.UNWLA.ORG 27 Branch 56, North Port, Florida: A special exhibit titled “Chornobyl Nuclear Disaster” was displayed during the observance of Earth Day in Osprey, Florida. This exhibit focused on the nuclear power plant catastrophe that occurred 30 years ago. The exhibit comprised informational sheets about the Chornobyl disaster, facts about Ukraine, a commemorative envelope presented by the Ukrainian Philatelic Society, and books on Ukraine and Chornobyl. This educational event was well attended. A memorial service for the victims of Chornobyl was held on the following Sunday. Branch 97, Buffalo, New York: A Holy Liturgy was celebrated at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the UNWLA. The church service was followed by a brunch, which included a presentation on the UNWLA’s history and a presentation about Branch 97 patroness, Marusia Beck. Branch 107, San Jose, California: The San Jose branch members believe that one of their major goals is to provide humanitarian aid to those in Ukraine. In keeping with this philosophy, Branch 107 shipped 51 boxes of clothing, blankets, and toys, weighing approximately 3,216 lbs. to Ternopil, Lviv, Ma- riupul, Vinnitsia, Zhytomyr, and Kherson. Members also held fundraisers to pay for medical supplies needed throughout Ukraine. San Jose celebrated the 90th Anniversary of the UNWLA with a “Holiday Potluck Dinner.” With pride and anticipation, Branch 107 also commemorated its own 45 th anniversary. During this celebration, many reminisced about the wonderful activities and events the branch had organized and hosted over the many years of its existence. Branch 118, Houston, Texas: A creative and educational idea event was sponsored by the Ukrainian American Cultural Club of Houston during the Ukrainian Independence Day celebration. The youth of the community created a “Jeopardy” game that included categories related to Ukraine. The “Jeopardy” contestants and the audience enjoyed this unique Independence Day celebration. Although this was a community-sponsored event, a Houston branch member wanted to share this event with other branches and it has been included in BALs’ Sharing Successes initiative. During separate events, the branch recognized two Ukrainian women, Lesya Ukrainka and Nadi- ya Savchenko. Branch members honored Lesya Ukrainka by sponsoring an event during which Tatyana Lytvynchuk spoke about the poet’s life and work. Members also sent cards and drawings created by chil- dren of the Houston “Ridna Shkola” to Nadiya Savchenko, hoping to lift her spirits by letting her know that she is remembered. More than 45 cards were sent on Nadiya’s birthday. May 21 was “Vyshyvanka” Day and branch members devised a plan to educate the general public about the Ukrainian art of embroidery. Via e-mail, Facebook, and telephone calls, friends and family were asked to wear their “Vyshyvanka” to work, school, etc. In the evening, those who could not comply with this request met at a café wearing their “Vyshvanky” and thus celebrated this special day together. The NY-based organization "Razom for Ukraine" hand delivered an edition of Kobzar by Taras Shevchenko to the front lines in Eastern Ukraine. With tears in their eyes, soldiers and volunteers held the book, read portions, signed it, and then passed it from town to town and from checkpoint to check- point. The book traveled to many locations and was even brought to Houston, Texas, by a volunteer, An- driy Gorobets. Branch members had an opportunity to sign the book and hear many accounts about its travels in Ukraine and elsewhere. Branch 118 participated in the Slavic Heritage Festival and displayed educational information about Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. The branch also hosted a banquet commemorating the 90th anniversary of the UNWLA. During the banquet the Houston community was honored for its support and dedication to the UNWLA throughout the years. A surprise gift was presented to each branch mem- ber: a beautiful apron embroidered with the UNWLA logo, the words “Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, Inc.”, and the branch name. Branch 124, St. Petersburg, Florida: Humanitarian aid to Ukraine has been the major focus of Branch 124. To support this endeavor, branch members raised funds by caroling during the Christmas holidays and by hosting a “Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance” in February. All proceeds from both events went to the “UNWLA War Victims’ Fund.” The St. Petersburg community was very supportive and do- nated generously to this important humanitarian cause. Members of Branch 124 volunteered at the Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church rummage sale, sorting, boxing, and sending hundreds of pounds of clothing to Ukraine. The community made generous donations to cover shipping costs.
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