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XXXIІI Конвенція СУА 211 event at the Ukrainian History and Education Center (UHEC). Five Branch members continued to volunteer their services in support of the UNWLA Scholarship Program. Branch members participated in the UNWLA Convention, held virtually in June. Two members of Branch 98 were elected to UNWLA leadership positions: Natalie Pawlenko was elected as UNWLA National President; Nadia Jaworiw was elected Chair, UNWLA Scholarship Standing Committee. An article, “Pride of Membership,” authored by Branch 98 member Irene Krawczuk, highlighted this event in the October issue of Our Life . In 2022, the world witnessed the escalated russian invasion of Ukraine. Branch 98 focused efforts in support of the UNWLA goals to Advocate, Educate, Cultivate, and Care. In the role of advocate on behalf of Ukraine, the Branch arranged to celebrate Den’ Nezalezhnosty on August 24, 2022. The flag-raising event included the participation of members of the public, local dignitaries, as well as. U.S. Congressman Chris Smith. Thomas Arnone, Director of the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners, presented Branch 98 with a framed proclamation that honored the anniversary date of Ukraine’s independence. With the goal of education in mind, the Branch created a Holodomor exhibit in November. Branch 98 honored Ukrainian culture with a pysanky workshop in March at the Carteret Cultural Center led by Halyna Lojko. In July, we exhibited a display of vyshyvanky at the Monroe Library. A number of fundraising events took place during the year to enable us to provide care for our fellow Ukrainians. These included a Garden Tour, Craft Fair, Christmas party, and sale of Ukrainian-themed jewelry. As a result, Branch 98 was able to support a number of UNWLA National initiatives to aid Ukraine. A total of $13,267.98 was raised and donated for Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine. To the Pediatric Burn Victims Fund, we donated $98. We were able to donate $7,750.98 to the Babusi Fund. Through the Branch’s sponsorship of three students and relationships with family and friends, $1,540 was donated to the UNWLA Scholarship Program. The year 2023 began with our annual meeting and election of officers: Tamara Tallman, President, Halyna Lojko, Vice-President, Luba Bilowchtchuk, Treasurer. The Secretary position will be filled on a rotational basis. Chair of the newly established Membership Committee, Helena Blyskun, created a Branch 98 informational brochure for distribution to new members and to the public, as well. Den’ Nezalezhnosty was honored again in August by the reading of a proclamation from the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners. In the area of education, the Branch arranged for a screening of the film “Mr. Jones” with speaker, Michael Andrec, who helped explain the Holodomor and fielded questions from the audience. Our efforts at raising awareness about Ukraine’s cultural heritage included a pysanky workshop at the Shrewsbury public library in March, then later an embroidery exhibit, and a Ukrainian folk art exhibit at the Tuckerton Seaport Museum, where we also provided a display of a favorite Ukrainian Christmas dish, kutia , at an international food exhibit. The Branch continued to raise funds throughout the year, including another Garden Tour and Christmas party. In keeping with our goal to care, in particular for Ukrainians suffering Pysanky workshop and exhibit of Ukrainian embroidery (From left): Tamara Tallman and Olia Kobryn Exhibit at the Barron Arts Center (From left): Olia Kobryn, Nadia Jaworiw, Halyna Lojko, Luba Kasian Exhibit at the Tuckerton Museum
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