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28 WWW.UNWLA.ORG “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛЮТИЙ 2017 Our next big break was connecting with Masha Archer. A well-known member of the Ukrainian artistic community, Ms. Archer asked us how she could help. Masha’s “Art to Wear” is beautiful; her neck- laces and earrings are one of a kind and something Our Life readers have seen for many years in the ad- vertisement published on the inside back cover of the magazine. We were obviously thrilled to have her jewelry on our boutique table and even more thrilled when our members bought them: both to adorn themselves and, of course, to help our cause. Another benefactor was a local hairdresser who has faithfully cut a member's hair for 20 years and donated many Aveda products for our cause, also gratefully received. Our own members donated Ukrainian ceramics, plates, and other artifacts that have been in their families for many years. This wonderful gesture of our members brought forth an interest from new im- migrants from Ukraine; they saw ceramics hand painted by Ukrainian artists and many things that they had not seen in Ukraine, and this prompted a lot of interest in history and a lot of buying. My father would have been happy to know that the ceramics painted by Chrystyna Dokhvat in Philadelphia in 1950 now grace the table of a young family recently arrived from Ukraine. By using Facebook, by involving our American friends, by creating an atmosphere that honored the past and the present, we were able to bring together and create a new Ukrainian community not just for a very small UNWLA branch in Northern California, but also for all Ukrainians. Not only did we make new friends among our American neighbors, we also made new friends among the newly arrived Ukraini- ans who came to our picnic to meet others and to see what we have to offer. But most importantly, we made friends with Ukrainians who currently live in Ukraine and who distribute our packages to soldiers and orphanages and refugee families; our circle of friends has expanded to include Zhytomyr, Vinnitsia, Ternopil, Mariupol, Kherson, and Mykolaiv. That is, indeed, casting a net far and wide. Our experiences prompt me to give some pointers to other UNWLA members and branches, and I close this story with some guidelines that might help. Branch 107 Checklist for Organizing and Hosting a Picnic/Fundraiser 1. Start planning early. Give the whole team enough time for all picnic-related arrangements. Find and reserve a good location. 2. Hold a meeting dedicated to the event. Gather all members to discuss your picnic together. Stick to your agenda, collect thoughts, have discussions, and make decisions. 3. Divide and conquer. Make sure to divide tasks and responsibilities as equally as possible, and that everything is clearly communicated and documented. 4. Plan the menu from the start. More food is better than less. And don’t forget to have enough vege- tarian options. 5. Facebook event is a must. Young people rely heavily on Social Media. They will learn about the event and will have easy access to the information about the event. Another plus is that you will get a chance to promote the event on multiple occasions. Our Facebook contact posted multiple times during the day of our fundraising picnic , with pictures of what people were missing. 6. Think outside of the box to make the event interesting for all . Hold a raffle, silent auction, singing, kids activities, volleyball, etc. For additional money-raising opportunities, consider having Ukrainian-themed souvenirs or unique items for sale with a symbolic or historical value. 7. Engage with Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian members of the community for extra support. There is always an artist/restaurant/bakery that will be willing to support the cause while promoting their work/place/brand. 8. Enjoy the event. Don’t stress too much. Have fun yourself, so you are not burned out but are inspired to go through the whole production again next year.
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