Ukrainian American Cultural Foundation appeals for funds to purchase Verkhovyna

Dear Readers:

The Supreme Assembly of the Ukrainian Fraternal Association on June 20 voted unanimously to sell Verkhovyna, in Glen Spey, N.Y., to the Ukrainian American Cultural Foundation (UACF). The Ukrainian Fraternal Association and the UACF have agreed upon a price of $925,000.

The date for the closing is at the end of September 2000. In the event that the UACF will be unable to raise the money, Verkhovyna will have to be sold to foreign businessmen or speculators. The Ukrainian community, which through hard work was able obtain and maintain this beautiful property, is trying to keep it in the community.

In keeping with these objectives, the UACF is trying not only to keep Verkhovyna in the hands of the Ukrainian community, but also to improve the premises and in this way to contribute to cultural and recreational renewal of the resort. In particular, we hope to build a residence for elderly and retired people, provide a place for seminars and meetings and expand opportunities for hunting, fishing and camping.

In order to make all this reality, the UACF is conducting a fund-raising campaign.

Your involvement and generosity in Ukrainian cultural affairs is well known. And we are sure that in this case you will continue to support Ukrainian cultural projects, including our attempt to purchase this resort. We appeal to you to make a contribution to this fund (contributions are tax deductible: IRS No. 06-1559384). Your generosity will be acknowledged in the press.

Please send your contributions to: Ukrainian American Cultural Foundation, P.O. Box 418, Glen Spey, NY 12737; telephone, (914) 858-3805.

For the UACF:
Eugene Tataryn, President
Anton Filimonchuck, Vice-President/Treasurer
Dr. Stephan Woroch, Fund-Raising

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, July 23, 2000, No. 30, Vol. LXVIII

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