UNWLA holds "Soyuzianka Day" at Jersey shore (08/15/99)

UNWLA holds "Soyuzianka Day" at Jersey shore

by Anna Krawczuk

SANDY HOOK, N.J. - The New Jersey Regional Council of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America held its annual "Soyuzianka Day" here at Clearwater. Not even the heat-wave prevented members and guests from attending and enjoying the Jersey shore, its fresh air, sandy beaches and saltwater bathing.

Regional Council President Maria Polanskyj greeted members and guests, among them UNWLA President Iryna Kurowyckyj, Honorary President Anna Krawczuk, Honorary Member Joanna Ratych, New Jersey Regional Council Honorary Presidents Nadia Bihun and Olha Hnateyko, (Mrs. Hnateyko is also president of The Ukrainian Museum in New York current president, Scholarship Chair Luba Bilowchtchuk, and Viktor and Olha Liss, who donated land in Putnam Valley, N.Y. to the UNWLA for a Soyuzianka Home.

In an informal, friendly outdoor atmosphere Mrs. Kurowyckyj reviewed UNWLA activities, emphasizing the need for new members and the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the UNWLA in the year 2000.

She also reported on the UNWLA's sponsorship of and participation in the Joint Conference of Ukrainian American Organizations in June.

Later, an informal program was presented by the UNWLA's New Jersey branches, followed by the singing of Ukrainian folk and other songs.

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