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26 WWW.UNWLA.ORG “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, КВІТЕНЬ 2017 The XXXI Convention: Historical Overview and Preview of Events by Vira Bodnaruk, Press Secretary of UNWLA Convention Committee UNWLA conventions are held every three years in different cities of the United States, which are home to UNWLA branches and regional councils. Tampa, Florida, was chosen for the XXXI Convention, which will be held in sunny Tampa, Florida, over Memorial Day weekend, May 26-29, 2017. Members of Branch 124, which is located in nearby St. Petersburg, Florida, along with three other Florida branches will host and welcome the delegates and guests of the Convention. The motto of the XXXI Convention is “Our Members—Our Strength” and reflects the important role UNWLA members play in carrying out the goals of the organization. At the XXXI Convention delegates of all branches and representatives of members-at-large will meet. Absent will be the pioneer women who established UNWLA 92 years ago, and those women who joined after WWII. Present will be their daughters, who arrived in the United States as children, women born in the United States and thus have a link with U.S. culture, and women from the 4th wave of immigrants from Ukraine, who have a direct link with Ukraine. Within this diverse grouping, the goals of the UNWLA are transgenerational and are still relevant today after 92 years: to preserve and foster Ukrainian ethnic identity, culture and heritage by means of studies and research; and to initiate efforts to inform the American public about Ukrainian culture and history. To carry out this dual agenda, the UNWLA is a member of United Nations and takes part in the work of Nongovernmental (Недержавні) Organizations (NGOs). It also carries out campaigns to correct false information about Ukraine by writing letters, making phone calls, and sending e-mails to mass media and to Members of the U.S. Congress. UNWLA members also preserve and cultivate our Ukrainian heritage. Forty years ago, the UNWLA was instrumental in the opening of Ukrainian Museum in New York City, which continues to serve as a citadel of Ukrainian history and culture. Our members provide financial assistance to Ukrainians within and outside the US to study and research Ukrainian history and culture; initiate and support ties with Ukrainian, American and international organizations for educational and charitable purposes, especially with women’s organizations; support the Ukrainian Museum in New York City; participate in Ukrainian, American and international women’s movements. Today, in its 92nd year, the UNWLA supports goals that continue to be relevant. The war with Russia in the Donbas region of Ukraine with its destruction of human life requires immediate help. The UNWLA responded by creating a “War Victims Fund” and an “Adopt a Family of a Fallen Soldier Fund.” In the area of education the UNWLA promoted and supported the creation of a Women’s Studies Department at the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv. And for the past 50 years, the UNWLA has provided scholarships for students of Ukrainian origin to enable them to obtain higher education in various fields. On Friday, May 26 there will be a pre-convention get-together with a special program and surprises for delegates and guests. It will be a perfect opportunity to meet delegates from various branches in the United States. Special entertainment is planned for the banquet to be held on Saturday, May 27, where the well-known opera singer and artist Vira Slywotsky, a granddaughter of Ukrainian immigrants, will perform with pianist Yegor Shevstsov. At dinner on Sunday, May 28, entertainment will be provided by the “Gerdan” duo: Andrei Pidkivka, flute, and Solomia Gorokhivska, violin. At this time there will be special recognition of the 50 years of UNWLA Scholarships Awards Program. At the luncheon on Saturday, entertainment will be provided by the singing sisters of the Maksy- mowich Trio of Miami, Florida. At the plenary sessions on Saturday and Sunday special guests will be Dr. Maria Furtak, the UNWLA representative in Ukraine, for humanitarian and social affairs; Dr. Vasyl Pazyniak, formerly a member of the Ukrainian Parliament, who advises the UNWLA on aid to war victims of Ukraine; and (via Skype) Dr. Oleh Romanchuk, director of the Institute of Psychiatric Health and Center of Consultation and Trauma Therapy where war victims can get help gratis (supported by the UNWLA). Along with interesting sessions and great entertainment at the XXXI Convention you and your family can enjoy Florida’s white sand beaches, various water sports, play golf, or visit cultural centers, such as the Dali Museum (St. Petersburg) or the Ringling Art Museum (Sarasota). We welcome you!
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