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28 WWW.UNWLA.ORG “НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЛИПЕНЬ-СЕРПЕНЬ 2017 Plenary Session continued. Every organi- zation is as strong as its members, which are its “face.” The glory of the UNWLA is a reflection of the devoted and patriotic Ukrainian women who are its members. Confirmation of this was the group of women designated as the most recent UNWLA Honorary Members: Ivanna Holovata, Branch 56 Florida; Sophia Hewryk, Branch 67 Philadelphia; Ulana Zinych, Branch 108 New England; Yaroslava Rubel, Branch 64 New York; Lubomyra Sheremeta Branch 22 Chicago. Two additional women receiving this honor were Ory- sia Sushko, President of the World Federation of Ukrainian Women’s Organizations (WFUWO) and Maria Furtak of Ukraine. The energy of each of these ladies and their example and ability to unite others have resulted in great accomplish- ments for the UNWLA. They have eagerly and devotedly worked for the growth of our organiza- tion as well as to achieve its many charitable and educational goals. It should also be noted that the Convention unanimously approved the motion of Honorary President, Iryna Kurowyckyj to name Branch 1 of New York an “Honorary Branch” as it was the founding member of our organization. Election of the Officers of the National Board and Auditing Committee. Ksenia Rakowsky, chairwoman of the Nominating Com- mittee, read the list of candidates to the National Board and Auditing Committee for the years 2017 to 2020. It should be noted that several new Board members are familiar with social media and will help share information about the UN- WLA. Marianna Zajac was reelected as the organ- ization’s president. The delegates voted in the new candidates unanimously. Banquet, Honorary Members Awards, UNWLA Supporters, and Honorary Guests from Ukraine. The banquet program of Satur- day, May 27, 2017, was led by Oksana Piaseckyj of Branch 17, Miami, Florida, Lidia Bilous, chair of the Social Welfare Committee and President Ma- rianna Zajac. The latter greeted all the delegates, guests, religious (including His Eminence Metro- politan Antony of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.); members of the Ukrainian and Amer- ican political and financial community; Dr. Wasyl Pazyniak; Orysia Sushko; Oryna Sokulska; Dr Maria Furtak, who serves as VP of the UNWL of Ukraine; Filomena Procyk, a UNWLA Scholarship Program alumna from the Sacred Heart of Jesus Institute of Sanata Olga in Prudentopolis, Brazil; Iryna Krawchuk, member of the Bylaws Commit- tee of the UNWL Ukraine; Anna Dzioba, member of St. Olha Institute in Prudentopolis, Brazil; and other honorable guests and members of the UN- WLA. At the banquet, newly elected members of the Executive Board and President Marianna Zajac solemnly took an oath to faithfully and de- votedly work for the good of the organization and its continued success . President Zajac graciously greeted and thanked everyone for honoring her by reelecting her to lead the organization for an addi- tional term. Honorary Members of the UNWLA also received their awards at this evening’s event. Special recognition was given to the Social Wel- fare Committee, especially in relation to the committee’s programs “Aid to Ukrainian War Vic- tims” and “Adopt a Family of a Slain Ukrainian Soldier.” The gratitude of those Ukrainians who have received financial and moral support from the UNWLA was shared with those present. Special awards were presented to physi- cians from Ukraine, Maria Furtak and Wasyl Pazyniak. These guests spoke with gratitude of the benevolent work which the UNWLA does in Ukraine. Dr. Furtak also presented the “Angel of Good” from Ukraine, which the UNWLA recently won in a widely recognized competition titled “Benefactors of Ukraine 2016.” Andriy Futey, president of UCCA, greeted attendees and wished the UNWLA further success in its endeavors. Ro- ma Lisovich, a UNWLA member who also serves as treasurer of the Ukrainian National Associa- tion, also greeted those present. Written greetings from representatives of various organizations and individuals from the U.S., Ukraine, and the world were read aloud. Especially moving was a greeting from Maryna Poroshenko, First Lady of Ukraine. A greeting issued in the name of the 1,000-year Museum in Prudentopolis, Brazil, was read by Filomena Procyk. Soprano Vira Slywotsky, ac- companied by pianist George Shevtsov, enter- tained those present with her beautiful and en- chanting voice. Vira has performed in various op- eratic theaters throughout the world and is the granddaughter of Volodymyra Slywotska, a dedi- cated UNWLA member. Sunday, May 28, 2017, Plenary Session. Participants listened to an update of IRS Re- gulations on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) prepared by Judge Oksana Xenos and presented by Vera Andrushkiw, Detroit Regional Council President. Vera Kushnir, Financial Secre- tary of the National Executive Board, spoke on financial matters, presenting critical advice to the Regional Council and Branch financial chairs. Social Welfare Committee Chair Lidia Bilous, to-
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