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Our Life | Наше життя 22 During the month of July, UNWLA Branch presidents received a survey from the UNWLA National Office asking a few questions about Branch activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since March 2020, every state has been involved, to varying degrees, with social distancing, quarantine, and other methods of isolation. Having heard reports of unique and innovative approaches being taken by some Branches to cope with these difficult circumstances, we were curious to learn about the efforts of Branches around the country and determine whether there were lessons learned for us going forward. Here is what we heard from the 27 Branches (approximately 40%) that responded to the survey. What were the most effective ways of keeping your Branch members engaged since March 2020? Most Branches used a combination of emails, telephone calls, and virtual communications. Some Branches used strictly virtual communication. One Branch used Facebook. Other Branches used strictly telephone communication to speak with one another and check on members. One Branch held nightly prayer sessions. How engaged have your Branch members been since March? The majority of Branches responded that they were either “somewhat engaged” or “very engaged.” This is interesting information since it contrasts with the responses to the question “How often has your Branch met since March 2020?” Fifteen Branches reported not meeting at all, and 12 reported meeting one or more times. This suggests there is a level of engagement beyond the UNWLA Branch meetings about which we would like to know more. If your Branch met, what percentage of the meetings was strictly UNWLA business? Those Branches that met more frequently were more likely to include a significant portion of UNWLA business (50% or more) in their meeting time. Yet, four of the 12 Branches that reported meeting did not discuss UNWLA business. Will the experience of the past few months change how you lead your Branch into the future? The responses to this question were divided in this manner: 55% (15) responded “yes” and 44% (12) responded “no.” The explanations offered for the responses include the following: By Christine Boyko , 2nd VP, Membership Affairs and Natalie Pawlenko , Officer-at-Large UNWLA Branch Activity during the COVID-19 Pandemic: What We Learned
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