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54 ХХ Х І І Конвенція СУА We, members of UNWLA, have continued our good work on all levels despite having gone through an unprecedented worldwide pandemic the past 18 months, a pandemic that resulted in the postponement of our 2020 convention, and the decision to hold this, our first “virtual” convention in 2021. The COVID - 19 pandemic has cost each of us in either personal, professional, or community ways, but I trust that we are emerging stronger, more determined to live our lives to our fullest. Despite great co st, among the benefits of the pandemic restrictions has been that many of us have learned to navigate various methods of electronic communication, and continued resolutely with our projects during this past year. A very successful virtual celebration of ou r 95 th anniversary in December 2020 with more than 1,200 participants is such an example. In this particular case, today’s technology allowed us to engage a greater number of participants from a wider geographical area. For those branches who struggled wi th these new methods of connecting, the UNWLA Executive Committee tried to encourage and assist in maintaining internal communication, including numerous phone calls to branch and regional leaders. I am very proud of how UNWLA adapted. That said, face - to - f ace, personal meetings, visits to Regional Councils and branch gatherings, inspiring trips to Ukraine could not take place, and we greatly miss this personal connection that has always given us inspiration, that motivates each of us to “spread our wings.” I have had the honor of serving as UNWLA President since 2008 and, as such, to interact with hundreds of our members at various occasions. I continue to be inspired by and am filled with gratitude for the dedication of our members and to UNWLA local leader ship around the country. Immeasurable levels of dedication lead countless selfless accomplishments large and small that touch innumerable lives. This dedication led us into the 96th year of our organization’s vibrant life, a history of which we can be most proud! Congratulations my dear Soyuzianky ! Among the many people to whom I owe thanks is my late husband Myron for his many years of understanding, patience and support. He was my sounding board on almost every issue, advisor on every challenge, and prou dly joined me in every UNWLA success. Without his partnership, I would not have been able to experience the many opportunities I was given – to represent UNWLA at countless conferences, to travel multiple times to Ukraine, to meet new and interesting peopl e from all walks of life. These events not only enriched my life, but also ours as a couple. I am grateful for having had the privilege of working with each of you. Ending my term of office, in reflection, I can say that during the past 13 years, I was al ways deeply proud to be UNWLA President, that I met responsibilities to the best of my capabilities, with focus, determination, always with gratitude and respect for each of you. May God bless our dedicated members, your families, and guide the future ende avors of the UNWLA!
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