THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM (04/17/05)

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Svoboda Press releases UNA Almanac for 2005

PARSIPPANY, N.J. - The Almanac of the Ukrainian National Association for 2005, dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II, was released at the beginning of the year by the Svoboda Press.

The 272-page Ukrainian-language book includes a foreword by UNA President Stefan Kaczaraj; its editor is Petro Chasto, a member of the editorial staff of the Svoboda weekly.

Though the bulk of the almanac's materials deal with the subject of the second world war, the volume also contains sections on ethnography, ecology and American life, the latter aimed at members of the Fourth Wave of immigrants from Ukraine to the United States, under the heading "America Close Up."

In addition, the almanac includes articles about fascinating personages such as choral conductor Alexander Koshetz, writer Maksym Rylsky, and poet and Soviet political prisoner Vasyl Stus.

Rounding out the book are articles on health and snippets of advice on proper usage of the Ukrainian language. The language articles are the work of the renowned Anatole Wowk, whose writings on the topic once were a popular regular feature in Svoboda, the UNA's Ukrainian-language newspaper.

The UNA Almanac was mailed out to all subscribers of Svoboda. Copies of the almanac are available for $15 (postage included) by writing to: Svoboda Administration, Subscription Department, P.O. Box 280, 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054; credit card orders may be placed by calling (973) 292-9800, ext. 3042.

New Haven presentation to focus on history and services of the UNA

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Ukrainian National Association invites the public to a presentation featuring a traveling archival exhibit of the "History of the Ukrainian Community - 110 Years as Seen Through the Eyes of the Ukrainian National Association" on Sunday, April 24, at noon at St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 569 George St., New Haven, Conn. This free program is hosted by UNA Branch 414 of New Haven.

Christine Kozak, national secretary of the organization, will be present to discuss what is new in the Ukrainian National Association. She will also introduce UNA products and benefits.

An overview of the history of the Ukrainian National Association, its contributions in the past and its current activities will be presented by Oksana Trytjak, national organizer.

Gloria P. Horbaty, UNA adviser and Branch 414 financial secretary, will also be present.

For additional information, contact Ms. Horbaty of Wallingford, Conn., (203) 269-5909, or Branch President Maria Antonyshyn of Orange, Conn., (203) 795-6959.

Young UNA'ers

Sofia Anna Bachynska, daughter of Dr. Inna and Yarema Bachynsky, is the newest member of UNA Branch 184. She was enrolled into the UNA by her parents, who reside in Ukraine (her father hails from New York City). In honor of the Orange Revolution, Sofia wears an orange hat and scarf.
Nestor Michael Sokhan, son of Olha Neonila Jawny Sokhan and Oleh Lew Sokhan, of Rutherford, N.J., is a new member of UNA Branch 134 - for the second time. Thanks to his grandparents Olena and Ihor Sochan, who purchased a second insurance policy for him, little Nestor is now twice a young UNA'er.
Halyna Nalywayko, daughter of Volodymyr and Kateryna Nalywayko of Kerhonkson, N.Y., is a new member of UNA Branch 82. She was enrolled by her grandmother Nina Nalywayko.
Alexandra Maria Cymbal, daughter of Daria and Andrew Cymbal of New Paltz, N.Y., is a new member of UNA Branch 130. She was enrolled by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ihor Jadlickyj.

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