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XXXIІI Конвенція СУА 147 Members-at-Large Have Made a Difference in Many Lives The Members-at-Large (MAL) is comprised of women who are interested in belonging to our outstanding organization, the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America (UNWLA), but are too distant from an established UNWLA Branch. As such, they may join the Members-at-Large (MAL). Members-at- Large (MAL) can be found in thirty (30) states which also includes Hawaii. In the past few years, the MAL membership has grown substantially, averaging one-hundred sixty (160) members. Though the physical distance between the MAL members may be great, there are many opportunities to connect, share ideas, stay current on important topics, and help Ukraine during these very difficult times. MAL members receive Our Life , the UNWLA magazine which is written in both Ukrainian and English. They also receive the weekly newsletters written by our UNWLA President, Natalia Pawlenko. MAL members are invited to join and be involved with our UNWLA Committees to Advocate, Educate, Cultivate, and Care. Olya Czerkas, the liaison for MAL, disseminates important information, stays in contact with MAL members through e-mail, phone calls, and MAL Zoom meetings. She works with UNWLA committees and encourages MAL members to participate and become involved in their special interest groups. MAL Zoom meetings are held monthly in order to stay connected and informed. Most MAL Zoom meetings can be divided into formal and informal sessions. During the formal portion of the meeting an agenda is followed, minutes are shared, and guest speakers which have included members of the UNWLA Executive Committee and Committee Chairpersons, and MAL members themselves, have presented information covering a wide range of topics. MAL members have taken opportunities during meetings to ask questions regarding UNWLA events, fundraisers, and the future goals of our organization. During the informal portion of our MAL Zoom meetings, we share information about our communities, our backgrounds, fundraising activities, discuss our future goals, and hold many interesting conversations. During our meetings we have had friends recognize one another, therefore rekindling friendships from years past. Our MAL Zoom meetings have also been instrumental in establishing new friendships. We always try to make our MAL meetings enjoyable, educational, and memorable. MAL members have held a virtual Zoom Christmas party where everyone brough their own snacks and drinks to enjoy during the festive Zoom meeting. During our Christmas party, we all shared memories of Ukrainian family traditions we enjoyed while growing up. Many members were reminded of Ukrainian traditions which had been celebrated in years past and hoped to bring some of these traditions back to their homes during future Christmas seasons. Sharing ideas during the MAL Zoom meetings has been considered very important and inspirational. Over the past three years, we have established a “MAL Book Share”. Monthly, members add the title, author, and short synopsis of a book they highly recommend. The “MAL Book Share” is now quite extensive with a wide range of recommended books from which to choose. The MAL members are a strong and inspirational group of women. They live great distances from Ukrainian communities, yet they continue to be pro-active, and take the lead in organizing varied events which highlight and support Ukraine. Investing much time in these events, they take great pride in educating OLYA CZERKAS, LIAISON MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
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