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XXXIІI Конвенція СУА 178 February 25, 2022, we participated as a Branch in a public protest, standing along a major roadway (US 41) in North Port Florida; the event was organized by Ukrainian American Club to bring awareness about, and protest against putin’s invasion of Ukraine. March is the month when our Branch honors women. In March 2022, Oksana Lew presented a wonderful program held soon after russia’s brutal escalation of war against Ukraine. Presenters included U. Rondiak, C. Kryzaniwsky, H. Lisnyczyj, L.Bilous, and V. Bodnaruk. During the program, these women shared personal experiences of modern Ukraine, and recounted stories about their involvement in various struggles being experienced throughout the various regions of Ukraine. Branch members attended the farewell luncheon for departing priest of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Rev. Vasyl Petriv, offering him warm thanks, and welcomed incoming priest, Rev. Dmytro Kasiyan. During April’s meeting, led by Second Vice President Lida Bilous, plans were finalized for the annual participation in the St. Mary’s Church Bazaar, chaired by Lieda and Olena Boyko. Proceeds from sales, $4,000, were dedicated for aid to Ukraine. Advocacy, community, and public relations are important aspects of Branch activities. Members Ivanka Olesnycky and Ksenia Rakowsky met with the Venice Catholic Archdiocese to discuss how we could partner to raise funds for humanitarian aid for Ukraine. The Venice Jewish Congregation invited members of our Branch to speak about russia’s war against Ukraine and explain how they could help support Ukraine, and a small group of our members attended. CYA members participated in a protest rally in Sarasota, Florida, against “Rumble,” a pro-russian social media platform, receiving tax incentives from the city, at taxpayer’s expense. Exhibits of pysanky , embroidery, gerdany, carved wood, and gem- encrusted artwork were displayed in Sarasota County libraries, organized by Slava Stefanyshyn, and installed by members of the Branch’s Arts and Museum Committee. After viewing these displays, librarians from other county libraries expressed interest in having exhibits the following year . Professor Lubomyr Luciuk addressed the North Port, Florida community in March 2022, addressing the topic of Soviet efforts to provoke tensions between Ukrainian and Jewish diasporas. The legacy of these ugly disinformation efforts can be found in his recent book, “Operation Payback.” Halya Lisnyczyj, Social Welfare Committee Chair organized members to bake pasochky or kolachi, donate cookies and chocolates, tree ornaments or pysanky during Easter and Christmas holidays. (Recently ornaments are made by members of the Branch’s newly created craft group, which is led by Bohdana Puzyk). Items are packed into beautifully arranged baskets then distributed by members of the Social Welfare Committee to the many sick or elderly in our community and those living in nursing homes or who are housebound. In April, Branch 56, members participated in the opening of an exhibit at the Chasen Gallery II in Sarasota, “Ukrainian Kids Art” that was a visually beautiful, deeply moving, and thought-provoking exhibit. Ms. Gallagher from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, of which UNWLA is a long-time member, was the guest speaker at the May 2022 general membership meeting; Branch President Bohdana Puzyk met Ms. Gallagher at another event, and the good relations between the two organizations resulted in a donation by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs for aid to Ukraine. Dance for Ukraine, a program held at Sarasota National and organized by Ivanka Olesnycky, raised money for Ukraine. We were scheduled to participate in a program in October to thank the community for their support, organized by the Ukrainian Community Committee, of which Branch 56 is a prominent member. Unfortunately, Hurricane Ian landed in our area and all plans were postponed.
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