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UNWLA BRANCH 27, OLHA BASARAB PATRONESS, PITTSBURGH, PA BRANCH-AT-LARGE Seated left to right: Kataryna Zaliszczuk, Anne Matiash, Maria Olijnyk, Olga Manasterski, Lesya Harilan, Theresa Hentosz. Standing left to right: Tatiana Rad, Bohdanna Mukhaylishyn, Oksana Naber, Lubomyra Yoldas, Jaroslawa Komichak, Anne Z. Konecky, Marika Zaliszczuk, Luba Hlutkowsky, Halyna Mykhayliv, Stephanie Konecky. Not pictured: Ivanna Staroschak, Natalia Shcherba, Adrienne English, Debra Walenchok, Olga Karmazyn, Halyna Kozub. Branch 27 was organized in 1920 under the name “Women’s Association” at the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church on the south side of Pittsburgh. Its founders were Mrs. Sydoriak, Mrs. Handoha and Mrs. Maria Malevich, who was the president during the early years. The group, with a small but active membership, became associated with the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America in 1927. The women of Branch 27 of “Soyuz Ukrainok” participated in ethnic festivals and community events. During the years of World War II, membership activity declined. The branch was reactivated thanks to the efforts of Mrs. Shustakevych and later Marusia Beck. Revitalized, the branch resumed participating in community events and giving aid to Ukraine. Its members took part in ceremonies at the office of the mayor of Pittsburgh marking various events in Ukraine’s history. In July of 2002, Branch 27 celebrated its 75th anniversary, featuring its originator Dr. Marusia Beck. Currently, members of Branch 27 appear on Pittsburgh’s Ukrainian Radio Program hosted by Michael Komichak, where they read biographies of Ukrainian women in the month of February, honoring the Ukrainian heroines. Branch 27 decorates the Ukrainian Nationality room at the University of Pittsburgh during the Christmas season in the traditional style. Branch members also participate yearly at the Pittsburgh International Folk Festival with a Ukrainian cultural display. Members of Branch 27 also teach and sponsor pysanky workshops in Pittsburgh’s Ridna Sckola. The Branch organized its first “Vyshyvani Vechomytsi” in 1950, a tradition that has continued to this day. In 2004, Branch 27 sponsored the presentation of debutantes at this annual event. 166 XXVII Конвенція СУА www.unwla.org
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