Ukrainian American Veterans welcome new post in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES - St. Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox Church hall was the site of the UAV national commander's meeting with Ukrainian American veterans of the region. The purpose of the meeting was to establish a new post - UAV Post 41 of Los Angeles.
The founding members are: Bohdan Knianicky, John Bohdan Marushak, Eugene T. Novak, Dr. Andrew Olesijuk, Andre Panczenko, Gregory Sachnewycz, Oleh Saciuk and Julius Stebler, with two honorary members, Gregory P. Hallick and Father Vasyl Shtelen.
UAV National Commander Anna Krawczuk opened the meeting and presided over an induction ceremony, during which all members were sworn in. The meeting proceeded with the election of officers: Post Commander Sachnewycz, Vice-Commander Stebler, Finance Officer Knianicky, Adjutant Olesijuk and Father Shtelen, honorary chaplain. The installation of officers followed.
Commander Krawczuk welcomed all present to the Ukrainian American Veterans family and presented the new members with UAV pins and pens. She congratulated the newly elected officers and assured them of cooperation and assistance when needed.
A lively discussion with a question and answer session was next on the agenda. It was underlined that required documents (UAV registration and/or application forms and copies of discharge papers DD214 or equivalent) as well as dues, were previously received by the UAV national board. Questions arose regarding proper uniforms and some articles of the UAV Constitution and By Laws.
All new members were aware of the UAV national monument to be erected at St. Andrew's Cemetery in South Bound Brook, N.J., and were very supportive of this undertaking.
The founding meeting ended with the reading of the UAV Post 41 Charter.
A concert titled "A Musical Salute - God Bless America" took place on June 23, in nearby Glendale, Calif. This event was in tribute to all who served in the United States armed forces, as well as for the benefit of the children of the fallen heroes of "Operation Enduring Freedom."
UAV National Commander Krawchuk presented a UAV Certificate of Appreciation to the Ukrainian Culture Center of Los Angeles for sponsoring this event.
She also presented an honorary UAV membership to Maestro Hallick-Holutiak for being the pivotal spirit behind not only the concert but also UAV Post 41.
For more information regarding UAV Post 41 in Los Angeles readers may contact Post 41 Commander Sachnewycz [email protected] and/or the UAV national commander at [email protected], or visit www.uavets.org.
Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, September 3, 2006, No. 36, Vol. LXXIV
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