Major Ukrainian organizations to hold joint conference in D.C. (02/14/99)

Major Ukrainian organizations to hold joint conference in D.C.

by Talia Taran-Lisowsky

WASHINGTON - The Washington Group, the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America, the Ukrainian National Credit Union Association, the Ukrainian Engineers Society of America and the Ukrainian American Bar Association for the first time ever will hold their respective annual meetings and conferences simultaneously in Washington, between June 23 and 27.

The Embassy of Ukraine, as well as the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Ukrainian American Coordinating Council, Ukrainian National Association, Ukrainian American Community Network, Tryzub, The Ukrainian Weekly, Brama, Ukrainian National Information Service, U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, Ukrainian Institute of America, Federation of Ukrainian American Business and Professional Organizations, and the World Federation of Ukrainian Medical Associations, among others, will be co-sponsors, making this a major event for the Ukrainian American community.

A series of joint evening diplomatic and congressional receptions and social events is planned, including a gala banquet and ball on Saturday, June 26. Special attention is being given to adjunct activities that will appeal to family and guests, including a spouse and guest program, children's activities, sports activities and tours of Washington. Planned cultural activities include special presentations of Ukrainian art at a Georgetown art gallery and the Embassy of Ukraine, a photographic essay on Ukraine and a cultural performance on Sunday, June 27.

The hotel contract with Hyatt Regency Crystal City and an inter-organizational agreement have been signed recently, and other arrangements are now being finalized. The steering committee is composed of the heads of each of the participating organizations. Dr. Roman Goy is chairman and program coordinator. The Ukrainian Medical Association of North America (UMANA) is providing coordination, and The Washington Group and other participating organizations will assist with on-site support.

Washington is a premier international tourist attraction, especially in early summer. It has a wealth of cultural opportunities, including very popular museums, interesting historical sites and important government landmarks. The city is known for outstanding dining, the beautiful countryside of Virginia and Maryland, and charming neighboring small towns like Annapolis and Alexandria.

Washington also affords a unique opportunity to further appreciation of the workings of the government. U.S. lawmakers and government officials will be encouraged to take part in activities, in order to gain a better appreciation of the issues that are important to Ukrainian Americans.

It is also a special opportunity for all attendees to interact with colleagues and friends from different fields. Guests from Ukraine will enrich the experience for everyone, and make this a truly international event.

The Hyatt Regency Crystal City is located in Arlington, Va., just across the Potomac River from Washington. A limited number of rooms have been reserved in the name of Ukrainian Events Week, at an exceptional rate of $109 per night, single or double.

The area is well served by three major airports: Reagan National (a complimentary shuttle ride away from the hotel), as well as Dulles and Baltimore-Washington Airports (both 30 to 40 minutes away).

There is a convenient rail connection on Amtrak to historic Union Station, a 12-minute ride by taxi, or the safe and comfortable Metro. The hotel is also easily accessible by car from a network of major highways, with convenient parking available on site.

Sponsoring organizations will reap many advantages from participation. The hotel arrangements and social events are all arranged. A joint marketing program is being developed, and word of mouth promotion will be significant. And there are important economies of scale. Ukrainian American organizations wishing to participate are invited to consider this event theirs and to join in. All that is required is a commitment to contribute in some way to make this an even better event.

Organizations interested in participating, and companies interested in taking advantage of this outstanding marketing opportunity (after all, this will be one of the largest assemblies of affluent, mobile, active upper-middle-class Ukrainian Americans anywhere) as advertisers, supporters or exhibitors are invited to call the UMANA at 1-888-798-6262.

Participants can register for the conferences by mail, fax, telephone or the Brama website, and pay by check or VISA credit card.

For more information, send e-mail to: [email protected], read The Ukrainian Weekly, check http://www.brama.com/conference99 frequently for updates, or call 1-888-798-6262.

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