THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM (09/25/05)

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Young UNA'ers

Slava Hausler Lew, daughter of Olesia Lew and Pete Hausler of Brooklyn, N.Y., is a new member of UNA Branch 5. Slava was enrolled by her grandparents Oksana and Wasyl Lew of Vienna, Va. The entire Lew family belongs to Branch 5.
Markian Roman Voronovych, son of Roman Woronowycz and Victoria Voronovych of Kyiv, is a new member of UNA Branch 175. He was enrolled by his grandparents Myron and Anna Woronowycz.
Quinlan William Bobeczko, son of Gregory William and Kristin Lynn Bobeczko of Geneva, Ill., and grandson of Daniel and Oksana Bobeczko, is a new member of UNA Branch 102. He was enrolled by his great-grandparents Nicholas Bobeczko, who is branch secretary, and Mary Szmagala Bobeczko.
Sebastian Powzaniuk, son of Tatiana and Dorian Powzaniuk of Monroe, N.Y., is a new member of UNA Branch 88. He was enrolled by his grandparents Lesia and Roman Batorfalvy.
Roman Alexander and Bryce Patrick Lucyshyn, twin sons of Patricia Hoin Lucyshyn and Paul Alexander Lucyshyn of Lawrenceville, Ga., are new members of UNA Branch 423. They were enrolled by their grandparents Myron R. and Theresa R. Lucyshyn.
William Sergey and Joseph Alexey Zubinski, newly adopted sons of Anthony and Rita Zubinski of Niles, Ill., are new members of UNA Branch 125. They were enrolled by their great-grandaunt Katerina Hulchiy, who is a former secretary of Branch 425.

National Fraternal Congress names Fraternalist of the Year

OAK BROOK, Ill. - The National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) announced that Lois L. Maurer, a member of Catholic Knights, from Marshfield, Wis., is the 2005 Fraternalist of the Year. Ms. Maurer was recognized at the "Celebration of Fraternalism" luncheon held this month at the 119th NFCA annual meeting in Milwaukee.

"Lois Maurer is a shining example of what it means to be a fraternalist," said NFCA President and CEO Frederick H. Grubbe. "We are pleased to honor Lois for selflessly giving her time to serve her community in so many ways."

The national award is given annually to recognize the nation's top volunteer among the almost 10 million members affiliated with the NFCA's member-societies. The award goes to a fraternal benefit society member who has provided outstanding volunteer service in his/her community and excellent leadership in his/her local chapter throughout the past year. Ms. Maurer received an award trophy and a $1,000 donation to the charity of her choice.

This year, Ms. Maurer chose to split the contribution between two charities: Children's Miracle Network - St. Joseph Hospital and the Marshfield American Legion Baseball Corporation. Each of these charities will receive a $500 honorarium.

Ms. Maurer has been a member of Catholic Knights for 47 years, and has spent 41 of those years in service as a branch officer in various positions. In the past year she planned a recognition dinner for seven branches, the annual picnic and the annual business meeting. She coordinated a scholarship program and worked in fund-raising actvities for Sacred Heart Parish and Columbus High School.

On Mother's Day, Ms. Maurer sold roses to benefit Hannah House, a home for unwed mothers, and on Father's Day, carnations to benefit Morality in Media, an organization that works to raise media standards in the Marshfield area.

"Lois is a dedicated volunteer with a passion for doing good in her community," said Michael Stivoric, NFCA immediate past chair of the board and vice-president of fraternal operations at Catholic Knights. "To find Lois at home is unusual due to her many volunteer commitments."

A self-proclaimed "tomboy at heart," Ms. Maurer continues to support baseball by serving on the board of the American Legion's Junior and Senior Baseball Corp. and working food stands and dinners to raise funds to support the leagues. She is the American Legion Auxiliary's poppy chairman and has been active with the Camp Fire Girls Inc. and Boy Scouts of America.

She continues to involve the youth from these organizations through Join Hands Day projects, Make a Difference Day, parish activities and her American Legion duties. In fact, volunteering is one of the qualifications of her scholarship program, and she provides many opportunities for youth to get involved.

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