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W h y I b e l o n g t o t h e S . U . A Perhaps my membership in the Soyuz Ukrainok Ameryky is due to my early childhood environment and teachings, long before I was even aware of the fact that such an organization existed. I, like many other young ladies in this country, was born of true Uk rainian parents. Ukrainians who loved thedr country and realized its pathetic plight. Ukrainians, who after coming to the United States and were given a chance to exercise various freedoms, eagerly joined clubs, gave willingly of their time — and even money, so that U k rainians could gain recognition in this great melting pot of the world. Ukrainians who became good Americans just by virtue of the fact that they knew and appreciated the value of freedom and the many opportunities that this country had to offer. Ukrainians who did much toward building up this country, rather than destroying it. Yes, I was reared in this pattern of love, and it is no wondef that upon reaching womanhood, I felt I, too, would Like to become a part of the S. U. A. I realize the history of Ukraine is perhaps one of the most in teresting of any of the countries in Europe. There is a great deal I must learn about it. There is also a great deal I can teach others about it — to keep its history alive, and I know that the S. U. A, can help me do both. I realize, too, that our parents have done well, considering the time they’ve been in this country, toward building Ukrainian churches, Ukrainian organizations, social clubs, etc., but I also realize that we cannot rest on their laurels, but must better these if possible, and in addition, build new projects which we feel would benefit our children. Here again, I know the best way to ac complish these feats is through the medium of S; U. A. Now a word about Ukrainian culture. There can be no doubt in anyone’s mind that Ukrainian poetry and Ukrainian musical achieve ments include so-me of the finest that the world has ever heard — or perhaps not heard. The S.U.A. does its utmost to familiarize others with our culture, and as a member, I -can do my share. I have given above the probable cause for my interest in the S.U.A., and I have also touched on a few of the purposes of the S.U.A., but I feel that I should further state th a t: — 7 - www.unwla.org
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