Ukraine's first president scheduled to attend ODUM's annual convention (07/13/97)

Ukraine's first president scheduled to attend ODUM's annual convention

MINNEAPOLIS - Leonid Kravchuk, the first president of independent Ukraine, will attend the annual convention of the Association of American Youth of Ukrainian Descent. ODUM/AAYUD will host its annual convention in Minneapolis on August 29-31.

The weekend will feature the theme "Chervona Kalyna" and will include a three-day schedule of events beginning with an opening social evening with music provided by the musical group Trubka from Edmonton. Saturday's events include a golf tournament and lakeside recreational activities.

A fund-raising forum will feature a discussion session with Mr. Kravchuk. This forum, to be held at St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, will offer limited seating for an interactive discussion with Mr. Kravchuk. Saturday evening's highlight will be a banquet, featuring Mr. Kravchuk as the keynote speaker, to be followed by a dance to the music of Trubka.

On Sunday, church services will be held at St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, followed by a "defiliada." A concert and lunch will follow at the Ukrainian American Community Center. The weekend will conclude with a starlight boat cruise through Minneapolis on the Mississippi River, featuring the musical talent of Charivnyky of Minneapolis.

In addition to participating in convention events, Mr. Kravchuk will meet with economic and business leaders in the Twin Cities community. Since Minnesota is home to many companies with business interests in Ukaine, part of his visit will be coordinated with the support of the World Trade Center located in St. Paul.

The Minneapolis Hilton has been designated the host hotel for the convention. Rooms may be reserved at AAYUD convention rates prior to August 8 by calling (612) 376-1000 or 1 (800) HILTONS. For more information, contact Valentina Yarr, (612) 378-1676, or Christina Pasichnyk, (612) 560-4644.

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