INSIDE:• Ostroh Academy honors three U.S. Ukrainians— page 3. • Coalition meets with new U.S. envoy to Ukraine — page 5. • Special section on the UNA’s 36th Convention — pages 8-13.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXIV HE KRAINIANNo. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine FirstT Lady KaterynaU Yushchenko Russophiles Wthroughout Ukraine protest addresses World Affairs Council Yushchenko’s domestic, foreign policies by Andrea Fylypovych effects of her husband’s dioxin poisoning to by Zenon Zawada Special to The Ukrainian Weekly the elimination of corruption in Ukraine. Kyiv Press Bureau Ukraine’s first lady made it clear, however, PHILADELPHIA – First Lady Kateryna that her main concern on this U.S. visit was KYIV – Ukraine’s Russophiles have Yushchenko of Ukraine was the honored to raise funds for improving health care in been rebelling against the domestic and guest on May 30 at the annual meeting of Ukraine, specifically for children. international policies of President Viktor the World Affairs Council (WAC) of The centerpiece of her program, called Yushchenko in recent months, posing a Philadelphia held at the stately Union Hospital to Hospital, is to build a state-of- threat to the nation’s long-term stability. League Club. the-art children’s hospital in Kyiv that The revolt began in Kharkiv on March The evening began with a traditional includes a research center for neonatal and 6, when the City Council voted to grant Ukrainian welcome of bread and salt on genetic testing. This pediatric center would the Russian language regional status. On an embroidered ritual cloth. Mrs. aid in combatting the lingering health May 29 thousands of Russophiles took to Yushchenko was ushered onto the stage problems associated with the Chornobyl the streets of Feodosiya to protest the by WAC President Buntzie Ellis Churchill accident that occurred over 20 years ago. presence of U.S. troops. and Ukrainian Human Rights Committee In addition, much-needed hospitals would The Crimean Parliament voted on President Ulana Mazurkevich. A pair of be built in each of Ukraine’s 25 oblasts. June 6 to declare the autonomous repub- youngsters dressed in embroidered A foundation has been set up in lic a “NATO-free territory” in opposition Ukrainian shirts greeted her with flowers. Ukraine to collect funds for this cause. to the military alliance created to defend Accompanying Mrs. Yushchenko were Telethons and sales of bracelets also have Europe against the Soviet Union. members of the Ukrainian diplomatic been used raise money. At a press conference the same day, corps headed by Dr. Oleh Shamshur, Mrs. Yushchenko noted that the con- President Yushchenko said the pro- Cutty Sark Co. ambassador to the U.S., and Mykola Russian votes are anti-constitutional and cept of philanthropy in Ukraine had dis- “I don't hold any illusions that Kyrychenko, consul general in New York. appeared after the Soviet Revolution in voiced his suspicion that forces within Congressman Curt Weldon (R.-Pa.) the Russian Federation were stoking the Ukrainian politics will be easy,” 1917. She stressed that volunteerism President Viktor Yushchenko told jour- offered a spirited introduction. Referring to needs to be revived and, in a barb tossed revolt. Ukraine’s president, Viktor Yushchenko, he “Everyone understands that this is a nalists on June 6, following a wave of at Ukraine’s new ultra-rich class, sug- pro-Russian acts by Ukrainian citizens. noted that “dynamic leaders need our sup- gested that “possibly illegally gained mine placed with one goal: to stop our port.” He also praised Mrs. Yushchenko’s profits” should be channeled to charity. progress and to show that Ukrainians are Holovatyi announced that all attempts to “special commitment to children.” A non-profit foundation is also being set unable to conduct themselves with soli- declare a regional language were uncon- The program continued with a ques- up in the United States. Ms. Churchill of darity,” Mr. Yushchenko said. stitutional. They violate Articles 10 and tion/answer dialogue between Ms. the WAC offered to have her organization “Groups are doing this well with for- 92 of the Constitution of Ukraine that Churchill and Mrs. Yushchenko. act as a necessary go-between for donors. eign money,” he later added. “I can’t Mrs. Yushchenko responded to questions even name the political groups. But make Ukrainian the exclusive language on a variety of topics ranging from the after- (Continued on page 5) that’s life, and I don’t hold any illusions in all government dealings, both national that Ukrainian politics will be easy.” (Continued on page 24) Pro-Ukrainian leaders view the revolt against the Ukrainian language more seriously than the anti-NATO protests National University of Ostroh Academy: because they pose a more serious threat Verkhovna Rada to the nation’s stability and unity. “The goal is to provoke instability in a Ukrabyi Zenonnian Zawada diaspora shugeuc globalces databases st ofo researchry sources. Ukraine, stop its democratic develop- adjourns session Kyiv Press Bureau The cylindrical library complements cozy ment and movement toward Europe, and cottages, where about 50 teachers currently create conditions to return Ukraine to the until June 14 OSTROH, Ukraine – Few diaspora reside, as well as the renovated classrooms bosom of its so-called elder brother,” projects in Ukraine have been as success- and halls in the 22,800-square-foot renovat- said Yurii Kliuchkovskyi, an Our RFE/RL Newsline ful as the investment Americans and ed main building originally constructed Ukraine national deputy. Canadians have made in the National between the 16th and 18th centuries. Following Kharkiv, the city councils KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada gath- University of Ostroh Academy. How Dr. Pasichnyk was able to reha- of Sevastopol, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk ered on June 7 to resume its first session, Its 270,000-square-foot campus is bilitate the historic Ostroh Academy into and Luhansk voted to grant the Russian which opened on May 25, Ukrainian among the most attractive in Ukraine, and a top-rate Ukrainian university in a mat- language regional status. media reported. The Yulia Tymoshenko its 2,500 students receive a liberal arts ter of 12 years is an example of how the The oblast councils of Luhansk, Bloc, Our Ukraine and the Socialist education that competes with the curricu- Ukrainian diaspora can have a signifi- Donetsk and Mykolaiv also followed Party requested a recess in the session la offered at universities in Kyiv or Lviv. cant, positive influence in Ukraine. suit, suggesting the revolt was a well- until June 14 in order to conclude their When becoming rector in 1994, Dr. Leaders of the Ukrainian diaspora inter- organized effort by Russian forces, with talks on forging a majority coalition. Ihor Pasichnyk was surprised to see one ested in reviving Ukraine’s oldest institu- the help of their allies within Ukraine. The motion was endorsed by 227 of Ukraine’s most historic sites had dete- tion of higher education established rela- “Without a doubt, the Party of the votes, after which Our Ukraine lawmak- riorated from Soviet neglect. tions with Dr. Pasichnyk, who was recom- Regions also was involved, along with er Mykola Katerynchuk, who presided “It was a ruin in the full understanding of mended for the university’s top post by separate forces that didn’t make it into over the sitting, closed the debate. the word, and nobody wanted to come work Shevchenko Literature Institute Director Parliament.,” Mr. Kliuchkovskyi said in Lawmakers from the Party of the here,” Dr. Pasichnyk said. “There wasn’t a Mykola Zhulynskyi and Viacheslav an indirect reference to Natalia Regions and the Communist Party tried table, there wasn’t a chair, there wasn’t a Briukhovetskyi, the rector of the National Vitrenko’s People’s Opposition Bloc. to prevent the vote by breaking the elec- book or a teacher. There was nothing.” University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy. “Unfortunately, it’s quite well coordi- tronic voting system in the session hall In October, the National University at In 1996 Dr. Myron B. Kuropas nated, which is obvious from how it’s but were not quick enough. Ostroh Academy will open a three-story, launched exchange programs for Ostroh being done simultaneously,” he added. The three allies in the 2004 Orange 19,300-square-foot library that will house professors to study at Northern Illinois The legislation passed in the councils Revolution had adjourned the session 370,000 books and hundreds of periodicals. University. Soon after, Dr. Lubomyr provides for use of the Russian language two weeks ago, citing the need to work The first virtual library at a Ukrainian Wynar of Kent State University initiated in government offices and on documents, out a coalition accord. It was hoped that university will occupy the building’s sec- street signs and outdoor business signs. the coalition agreement would be con- ond floor, offering students access to a (Continued on page 23) In early May, Justice Minister Serhii cluded by June 7. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 No. 24 ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS

U.S. Navy stopover sparks Orange allies still differ with the president could contribute to resolving major disagreements. He predict- anti-NATO protests in Ukraine KYIV – National Deputy Anatolii ed that if the three forces signed a coalition Matviyenko of Our Ukraine told journalists accord by the planned resumption of the by Jan Maksymiuk ministers over the Feodosiya incident. in Kyiv on June 7 that Our Ukraine has not parliamentary session on June 7, a parlia- RFE/RL Newsline But Foreign Affairs Minister Borys agreed to the demand of the Socialist Party mentary recess would be prolonged for Tarasyuk on May 31 denied that the gov- of Ukraine (SPU) that its leader, “working out other important issues.” Ukrainian opposition lawmakers have ernment had breached the law. “The Oleksander Moroz, should become chair- (RFE/RL Newsline) demanded the dismissal of the foreign authors of this political provocation man of the Verkhovna Rada in a future and defense ministers, blaming them for claim that there has been a violation of coalition of both parties with the Yulia Language policy unchanged allowing a U.S. naval ship to enter the the law about foreign military units Tymoshenko Bloc (YTB), UNIAN report- port of Feodosiya in Crimea last week crossing into Ukrainian territory,” he ed. “Our Ukraine should be represented in KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko said at a news conference in Kyiv on without the required parliamentary said. “But there are no such units.” a democratic coalition in the two leading June 6 that the recent decisions of authorization. Feodosiya residents have The government is planning to hold posts – those of prime minister and regional legislators to grant Russian the blockaded the port, protesting what they six separate military exercises in Ukraine Verkhovna Rada head,” Mr. Matviyenko status of “regional language” in several see as an unwelcome NATO intrusion in 2006 with the participation of foreign added. The YTB and the SPU have former- eastern and southern regions are a “gross into Ukrainian territory. troops, including the multinational Sea ly announced that in a potential coalition violation” of the Constitution of Ukraine, The U.S. cargo ship Advantage anchored Breeze 2006 exercise with a sizable with Our Ukraine, the YTB should be Ukrainian media reported. “The state lan- in Feodosiya on May 27, bringing what NATO contingent. However, an authori- offered the post of prime minister and the guage of the country is Ukrainian. ... Ukrainian Defense Minister Anatolii zation of these exercises by the SPU that of Rada chairman. Asked by jour- Article 10 of the Ukrainian Constitution Hrytsenko described as U.S. “technical Ukrainian Parliament is still pending. In nalists whether this disagreement over the defines a common status of the state lan- aid.” Seamen offloaded construction mate- February, the previous Verkhovna Rada two top posts may wreck the process of guage, which is Ukrainian. And no rials to build barracks for Ukrainian sailors rejected a presidential bill on allowing coalition-building, Mr. Matviyenko said, regional or city council has the authority at a training range near the town of Staryi foreign troops to take part in the maneu- “Nothing can disrupt this process because to change the status of any language,” Krym, not far from Feodosiya. vers planned for 2006. it will be continued in one format or anoth- Mr. Yushchenko said. He added that the Two days later, Feodosiya residents, Mr. Tarasyuk assured journalists on er.” Leaders of the YTB, Our Ukraine and Constitutional Court, once it resumes its mobilized by local chapters of the pro- May 31 that the government will obtain the SPU held a meeting with President functioning, will immediately examine Russia Party of the Regions, the Natalia permission from the Verkhovna Rada . Viktor Yushchenko late on June 6. “They this issue. The Constitutional Court is Vitrenko Bloc as well as the Russian “The government will do everything nec- have agreed on main principles [of the currently non-operational, because oppo- Community of Crimea, began to picket essary to ensure that the Parliament, when coalition] and practically eliminated [their] sition parties in the Verkhovna Rada are the port. Displaying anti-NATO slogans it resumes its work, considers a bill allow- list of disagreements,” Oleh Rybachuk, refusing to swear in several judges for written in Russian, they are continuing to ing foreign troops into the country for tak- head of the Presidential Secretariat, com- the court. (RFE/RL Newsline) block the U.S. cargo from getting to its ing part in military exercises,” he said. mented on the meeting. (RFE/RL destination. The BBC reported that sev- The newly elected Verkhovna Rada will Newsline) Crimea adopts anti-NATO stance eral hundred people were present at the resume its work on June 7, when the three demonstration. allies in the 2004 Orange Revolution – the Turchynov comments on coalition KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc, Our Ukraine and commented on June 6 on the decision of Advantage has also reportedly left a KYIV – Oleksander Turchynov of the the Socialist Party – are expected to come the Crimean autonomous legislature earli- group of U.S. servicemen in Feodosiya to Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc (YTB) on June 5 up with a coalition accord to form a new er the same day declaring Crimea a terri- guard the unloaded cargo, but their pres- urged the bloc’s negotiation partners, Our government. A potential parliamentary tory without NATO, Ukrainian media ence has not been officially confirmed. Ukraine and the Socialist Party of Ukraine debate over the Feodosiya incident will reported. “This is a political decision that The situation has angered many (SPU), to immediately sign a coalition most likely complicate the formation of a will not change the principles that regulate Ukrainians. According to the Constitution accord and form a new Cabinet, the ruling coalition. It could create additional relations between Ukraine and NATO. ... of Ukraine, the deployment of foreign Ukrayinska Pravda website reported. Mr. hurdles to approving the planned multina- We have a plan of cooperation with the troops on Ukrainian territory must be Turchynov told journalists that Our tional military exercise in 2006, and exac- North Atlantic Alliance – I stress, just as approved by the Parliament for each indi- Ukraine and the SPU do not oppose the erbate political divisions within the new Russia and other CIS countries do – vidual case. The Party of the Regions, led idea of Ms. Tymoshenko heading the gov- legislature. There are commentators in which is based on several principles in the by former Prime Minister Viktor ernment. “There has been no opposition [to Yanukovych, has said in a statement that Ukraine who clearly see a “Russian hand” framework of an Action Plan. The Action behind what is taking place in Feodosiya. this idea] but, fearing Tymoshenko in the Plan includes operational and tactical the disembarking of the U.S. naval ship in post of prime minister, [they] are looking Feodosiya was an example of “brutal Historian Mykhailo Kyrsenko told exercises,” Mr. Yushchenko said. The res- RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service earlier this for mechanisms to paralyze the work of the olution to declare Crimea a “NATO-free contempt” for the Constitution manifest- Cabinet of Ministers, and this is what we ed by the government. A group of opposi- week that people in Feodosiya have been zone” was supported by 61 lawmakers in lured into anti-NATO protests by pro- will never agree with,” Mr. Turchynov the 100-seat Supreme Council of Crimea. tion deputies has drafted a resolution to added. He noted that there are “15 to 17 dismiss the Ukrainian defense and foreign Russian political forces to further Russian The visit of a U.S. naval cargo ship to the interests in Ukraine. “Those who reject or diverging positions” in the coalition talks, block this [U.S.] aid are opposing but added that a meeting of the three forces (Continued on page 14) Jan Maksymiuk is the Belarus and Ukraine’s interests and serving another Ukraine specialist on the staff of RFE/RL Newsline. (Continued on page 14) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY FOUNDED 1933 An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., FOR THE RECORD: U.S. Embassy a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. 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Kostiantyn Ostrozky. two books, “Ukrainian-American The third recipient of an honorary OSTROH, Ukraine – In honor of their “It was brainstorming from different Citadel: The First Hundred Years of the Ph.D. from the National University of immense contributions to Ukrainian cul- directions,” Dr. Wynar said. “They Ukrainian National Association” and Ostroh Academy was Dr. Rudnytzky, ture, the National University of Ostroh enthusiastically welcomed the idea.” “The Ukrainian-Americans: Roots and president of the World Council of the Academy awarded honorary doctoral By 2002, the Institute for Ukrainian Aspirations, 1884-1954.” Shevchenko Scientific Society. degrees to three Americans of Ukrainian Diaspora Studies was up and running, He published academic articles related Dr. Rudnytzky is a full member of the descent on May 23 during its second “and now they want to develop it fur- to his experience as a special assistant to National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, international diaspora conference. ther,” he said. President Gerald R. Ford and legislative president of the St. Sophia Religious In attendance was Dr. Lubomyr Wynar, Dr. Wynar helped coordinate the who has been a leader of Ukrainian studies assistant to Sen. Robert Dole, as well as Association of Ukrainian Catholics – USA, in U.S. during the last four decades and donations of books and journals to the papers on the Famine-Genocide of 1932- professor of Central and Eastern European helped launch the Institute of Ukrainian institute, including his own collection. 1933 in Ukraine and Soviet attempts to studies at La Salle University (Philadelphia) Diaspora Studies at Ostroh Academy. “Very many people have been sending cover it up. and adjunct professor of Ukrainian at the Other honorees were Dr. Myron B. research materials,” he said. He is also the author of curriculum University of Pennsylvania. guides on the Famine-Genocide that have The Weekly was unable to reach Dr. Kuropas and Dr. Leonid Rudnytzky, who Other honorees were not present at the conference, been used at teachers’ seminars through- Rudnytzky for comment on his recogni- where the announcement of their hon- Dr. Kuropas, a leader in the Ukrainian out the United States and have been dis- tion by Ostroh Academy. orary doctorates was made. American community for the past four In accepting the honor, Dr. Wynar decades, and Dr. Leonid Rudnytzky, a called for Ukrainian diaspora studies to former rector of the Ukrainian Free become an integral part of the curricula University in Munich, also received hon- Yushchenko to set up media forum orary doctorates. in Ukrainian universities. Official Website of the President of Ukraine Committee (STRC) is particularly respon- Dr. Kuropas and his wife, Lesia, have “I think that the diaspora institute at sible for its failure to formulate informa- been collecting Ukrainian diaspora dona- Ostroh Academy, and the international con- KYIV – At a Journalists Day press tion policies,” he said. “We do not have tions for Ostroh Academy, raising ferences in this glorious academic establish- conference, on June 6, President Viktor public television. There are very few pri- ment, contribute to the full rebirth of $290,000 for the university since 1999. Yushchenko said he wants to establish an vate media. These issues are still unsettled Ukrainian national culture,” Dr. Wynar said. Rector Ihor Pasichnyk has used these international media forum. It would be because there is no effective management “I believe the study of diaspora has funds towards capital improvements, held annually on November 22, Freedom center. Last year, we spoke about relevant already been born, which will become construction of a modern library, creation Day, to discuss Ukraine’s role in the programs [to develop the media market], part of the curriculum of Ukrainian uni- of the Institute of Ukrainian Diaspora international media market. as well as a national media concept, but versities.” Studies and other projects that have Speaking about media priorities of his nothing has been done yet,” he admitted. The National University of Ostroh made the university among the most government, Mr. Yushchenko said, “Our The president said the STRC functions Academy requires its students to attend two respected in Ukraine. government believes the essence of our “ineffectively and unsatisfactorily.” He mandatory classes on the Ukrainian diaspo- Dr. Kuropas first visited Ostroh activity is modern and ‘capacious’ infor- reminded his audience that he had earlier ra – “Historical Studies in the Diaspora” University in 1995 with two colleagues mation policies and freedom of the press.” asked the Verkhovna Rada to dismiss and “Culture of the Ukrainian Diaspora.” from Northern Illinois University, where He then outlined a program to resolve STRC Chair Ivan Chyzh, and expressed his he has been teaching for 21 years. the most pressing problems in that area. Promotion of diaspora studies hope that the newly elected Parliament will “We were very impressed with what Mr. Yushchenko said it is important to vote for his dismissal and then politically The university should continue to we saw,” Dr. Kuropas said. pass several laws to make journalists truly evaluate the committee’s performance. cooperate with Western scholars in Dr. Kuropas has taught at Ostroh independent and ensure better protection Mr. Yushchenko promised to renew reconstructing the diaspora experience as Academy in the summers of 1996, 1998 of their rights. He also insisted it is vital the Presidential Council for Information a “multi-faceted phenomenon” of and 2002, when he was a senior to introduce so-called editorial statutes. Policy and also to appoint new members Ukrainian history, Dr. Wynar said. Fulbright scholar. The president said the current situation of public councils at the National Diaspora studies in the West are Dr. Kuropas earned a bachelor’s still is unacceptable. “I think all journal- Television Company of Ukraine and the declining due to the limited inflow of degree from Loyola University in ists can agree with me,” he added. “I National Radio Company of Ukraine. fresh academic support, he explained. Chicago and master’s degree from believe journalists should more actively The president said public television Therefore, “transferring the experience Roosevelt University in Chicago. He demand that media owners should sign must become “a tool of mass communi- of the Ukrainian diaspora to Ukraine is a earned his multi-disciplinary doctorate in editorial statutes with them,” he said. cation unaffected and uninfluenced by natural event,” Dr. Wynar said. “The educational foundations from the Mr. Yushchenko characterized the government.” He also said it is important diaspora is a part of the global Ukrainian University of Chicago in 1974. media market in Ukraine as vulnerable. to develop digital television and Internet historical process and a part of Ukrainian Dr. Kuropas, who is an honorary “The State Television and Radio technologies in Ukraine. history.” Dr. Wynar has written more than 60 books related to Ukrainian studies, and more than 1,500 published articles. 50 Cent brings his rap music to Ukraine Since 1969 he has taught at Kent State by Dmytro Zezyulin When asked what appeals to them which singers romantically sing about University in Kent, Ohio, where he Special to The Ukrainian Weekly about 50 Cent, Ukrainian hip hop fans poor upbringing, a life of crime, the launched the Center for the Study of said they were drawn to his music and prison culture and life’s tragedies. Ethnic Publications and Cultural KYIV – Ukrainian rap fans wel- his image more so than the personal sto- 50 Cent grew up in Queens, N.Y., Institutions and the Ethnic Research comed crack dealer-turned-international ries of his drug-dealing life and misogy- without his parents, and eventually Center, which published the Ethnic star 50 Cent at a June 3 concert, nistic lyrics. turned to crack dealing, which landed Forum academic journal. shelling out at least $100 each to watch “His lexicon isn’t normative, particu- him in jail. A leader in the Ukrainian academic the muscle-bound tough wax about life larly towards women,” said Nazar “The motives behind his lyrics are community, Dr. Wynar founded the aca- on the streets of New York City. Martynenko, a 23-year-old architect. “It similar to ‘shanson,’ ” Mr. Martynenko demic journal Ukrainian Historian in Before the outdoor pavilion in the doesn’t portray him very well as a gen- said. “He went through all of that.” 1963 and launched the Ukrainian Arena City complex, hundreds of Kyiv tleman. But it doesn’t ruin the entire Many of those arriving at the Arena Historical Association in 1965. youths threw on baggy clothes, tipped aspect of his work.” City complex in central Kyiv merely He was among the founders of the their baseball caps sideways and con- Olha Ponomarchuk, a Kyiv DJ, said came to drink beer and take a look at Association of Ukrainian University verged on the city’s main boulevard, the 50 Cent’s music is sexy and igniting. the muscular dude with many tattoos, Professors in 1961. He was twice select- Khreschatyk, to drink beer, rap and His voice’s timbre is pleasant, she said. and had nothing in common with the ed to lead the World Scholarly Council indulge in hip hop culture. “He sings about drugs, sex, criminal- life 50 Cent raps about. of the World Congress of Free “Homie, wassup!” and “Respect, ity,” said Ms. Ponomarchuk, 27. “ I “I don’t understand his views on the Ukrainians in 1983 and 1989. yo!” were phrases the young teens used don’t really listen to his music for the world and don’t always agree with Dr. Wynar was born in Lviv in 1932 to to greet each other as they shook hands words, but more for his rhythms.” him,” said Yurii Chushkin, 18. “But parents who were both teachers. His and hugged, mimicking the gestures of 50 Cent also won over a fan in Ms. knowing his biography and his life, I family fled Ukraine in 1944. American rappers such as Eminem that Ponomarchuk’s mother, Svitlana, 47, can understand why he refers to women He earned degrees from the University they see on Ukrainian music video who said his voice is truly masculine with insolence.” of Munich, Ukrainian Free University in channels. and pleasant. Ukrainian rap has emerged in the past Munich and Case Western Reserve The scene didn’t startle Kyiv resi- “But I would change a lot in African decade, led by Vkhid u Zminnomu University in Cleveland. dents, who had seen enough billboard American culture – the aggression, the Vzutti, Vova zil Vova and Oleksander He has taught classes in history, and even text-message advertising to drugs and the guns,” her mother said. “I Polozhynskyi, who raps about Ukrainian methods of academic research, library become well aware that an American know this is a result of many years of youth, society and culture. studies and cultural studies. rap star was soon arriving. degrading black-skinned people. Now They needn’t imitate gangsta rap, Mr. In the mid-1990s Dr. Wynar began The fur coats, thick diamond-studded they are saying, ‘We don’t need you, we Chushkin said. discussing ideas for establishing a dias- necklaces and gold rings of 50 Cent have our own life.’ But they’re better “In rap, you need to be talented in pora studies institute in Ukraine, similar amuse Ukrainian teenagers, many of off working with their creativity.” rhyming,” he said. “But Ukrainians don’t to the Ethnic Research Center he estab- whom yearn for the romanticized version Hip hop themes aren’t entirely foreign need to rap on the same topics as 50 lished at Kent State. of street life that consists of quick money, to Ukrainians, many of whom listen to Cent. Rap is the personal music of the He approached Ostroh Academy luxury cars, beautiful women and guns. “shanson,” a Russian style of music in performer. Our world is a bit different.” because of its historical legacy as 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 No. 24 OBITUARY: Omeljan Pritsak, scholar of Ukrainian, Turkic studies, 87 by Peter T. Woloschuk up in Berlin as an “ostarbeiter.” A invited to the Vatican to brief Pope John German professor, Richard Hartman, Paul II on developments in Central and CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Prof. Omeljan with whom he had previously corre- Eastern Europe and particularly Pritsak, internationally noted scholar of sponded, took an interest in him and Ukraine. Ukrainian and Turkic studies, died of com- was able to get him legal documents Dr. Pritsak retired in 1989 as the plications from heart disease on Monday, that allowed him to continue his studies Soviet Union was disintegrating and May 29, at the Massachusetts General at the Oriental Institute of the quickly became immersed in revitalizing Hospital in Boston at the age of 87. University of Berlin. higher education in the humanities in An eminent historian and linguist, With the fall of Berlin, professors and Ukraine, spending three months of each Dr. Pritsak maintained that Ukrainian students scattered and it was some time year in Kyiv. He pushed for the reintro- studies were crucial to a true under- before he learned that his professors had duction of Near, Middle and Far Eastern standing of Western culture and history been given positions at the University of studies which had been eliminated by because Ukraine straddled the fault Goettingen. He matriculated there and he Stalin in Ukraine and in 1990 founded line between European and Eastern received his doctorate in 1948. the Ahatanhel Krymsky Institute of cultures, philosophies, religions and Prof. Pritsak’s dual interests in Oriental Studies in Kyiv with a branch in world views, and events that transpired Ukrainian history and Eastern, primarily Crimea. The institute was named in in Ukraine impacted all of Europe and Turkic, linguistics came about because honor of Krymsky who headed the insti- the world. during the course of his studies, he had tute in the 1930s and 1940s and who was As a result, he continually pushed for noticed that historical work dealing with Dr. Pritsak’s mentor, and who had disap- the inclusion of Ukrainian studies as a the emergence of the east Slavs and the peared in the Soviet gulag. legitimate field of academic endeavor in first east Slavic state of Kyivan Rus’ Dr. Pritsak also became the first holder Western higher education, particularly relied largely on Slavic and Byzantine of the chair of historiography at the in light of Soviet tendencies to subsume materials with minimal reliance on the University of Kyiv, insisting that it fol- all things Ukrainian as a subset of rich Norse and Middle Eastern source low traditional academic norms and total- Russia. Dr. Omeljan Pritsak materials. ly break with Marxist Leninist academic Beginning in 1968 and continuing for Working with these virtually conceptions that had been forcibly a period of six years, Dr. Pritsak, work- seen action in eastern Ukraine. He untapped Oriental sources became one imposed in the 1930s. In 1997 Dr. Pritsak ing in conjunction with noted Harvard returned to Halychyna suffering typhus of the major focuses of Dr. Pritsak’s became the first foreigner to be named to Byzantinologist Prof. Ihor Sevcenko, and infected his first wife and son, who professional endeavors for his entire the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. He oversaw the establishment of endowed died a short time later. academic career, resulting in the ongo- also received numerous academic awards chairs of Ukrainian history, philology Because both families had been ing publication of a multi-volume work and government honors, most notably and literature at Harvard University and actively involved in the independence on the various existing sources dealing from both Ukraine and Turkey. He took the founding of Harvard’s Ukrainian movement, they suffered the confiscation with origins of Rus’. particular pride in receiving honorary Research Institute (HURI). These moves of all their property by the new Polish Upon receipt of his doctorate, Prof. Turkish citizenship from the president of came after more than 10 years of inten- government. As a result, they decided Pritsak started teaching at the University the Republic of Turkey. sive fund-raising work within the that their son shouldn’t be penalized for of Goettingen and in 1952 became a Former Ukrainian Prime Minister and Ukrainian American community co- their activities and elected to raise him docent and then professor (1957) of Orange Revolution leader Yulia sponsored by the Federation of Polish. He attended grammar school in Turkology at the University of Hamburg. Tymoshenko, commenting on Dr. Ukrainian Student Organization of Ternopil and then was sent to Polish In 1954 he spent a year at Cambridge Pritsak’s death said, “Prof. Pritsak con- America (SUSTA) and a national fund- Gymnasium No. 1 in Ternopil, where he University as visiting professor, in 1959 tributed so much to furthering our under- raising committee. completed his secondary education. He at the universities of Krakow and standing of early Ukrainian history and Dr. Pritsak not only served as the was the only student of Ukrainian ances- Warsaw, and in 1960 at Harvard the appreciation of the multi-cultural institute’s first director for almost 20 try attending the school and, although University. In 1961 Dr. Pritsak moved to aspects that continue to forge the identity years but was the first Mykhailo thinking of himself as Polish and speak- the United States, eventually becoming a of modern Ukraine. The nation is indebt- Hrushevsky Professor of Ukrainian ing Polish, he found it strange that he naturalized citizen, and became a profes- ed to his academic achievements and History, taking over the chair in 1975. In attended the local Greek-Catholic sor of Turkology at the University of enduring legacies.” 1977 Dr. Pritsak helped to launch the Church. Washington at Seattle. In 1964 he joined “I include myself as one of the many journal Harvard Ukrainian Studies. He Prof. Pritsak attributed his conversion Harvard University as a professor of lin- beneficiaries of his scholastic endeav- was instrumental in organizing a weekly to Ukrainianism and the Ukrainian cause guistics and Turkology. ors,” Ms. Tymoshenko concluded, “as seminar series, building up the Ukrainian to a Polish physics teacher who went out At Harvard Dr. Pritsak quickly became several of my closest advisors benefited library collections, and developing a new of his way to belittle him as a bandit, a known for his exuberant energy. He was from studying at the Harvard Ukrainian series of publications that made primary Kozak and a potential murderer on a reg- called the “tornado” by his devoted staff. Research Institute.” texts, facsimile editions and translations ular basis in front of his classmates. He His protégé and current associate director Prof. Pritsak was a prolific writer and of important works of the Ukrainian past also said that talks with the many of HURI, Lubomyr Hayda, said, “his atti- during the course of his career penned available to scholars worldwide. He also Ukrainian villagers who came into tude was always one of ‘if that’s impossi- more than 500 books, articles and schol- organized Harvard’s Ukrainian Summer Ternopil to protest the Polish pacification ble let’s do it.’ ” His successor as profes- arly works. Institute. of Halychyna in 1930 had a profound sor of Ukrainian history at Harvard, Prof. Pritsak is survived by his wife Through his inspired teaching and impact on him. At that time he went into Roman Szporluk, emphasized that in Larysa Hvozdik Pritsak; his daughter, energetic example, Prof. Pritsak helped the Buduchnist Ukrainian bookstore and addition to enormous energy and drive Irene Pritsak, by his late first wife Nina to train and influence several generations purchased books on Ukrainian history Dr. Pritsak was “a scholar, an organizer Moldenhauer Pritsak; and two grandchil- of students who have gone on to fill and language, as well as a Ukrainian- and a statesman.” dren, Lailina Eberhard and Michael important academic posts in the United Polish dictionary. He also changed his In pursuing his scholarly research Wissoff. States, Canada, Europe and Asia. name from the Polish Emil to the Prof. Pritsak regularly used dozens of A divine liturgy was celebrated at As a result of the academic activities Ukrainian Omeljan. languages and was fluent in 12 of them. Christ the King Ukrainian Catholic and publications at Harvard inspired by His higher education – with a concen- When Harvard was considering creating Church in Boston, and it was followed by Prof. Pritsak, the Soviet academic estab- tration in Ukrainian and Ukrainian histo- a graduate program in inner Asian stud- a memorial gathering of friends and col- lishment was forced to confront issues ry, and also, increasingly over time, ies, and the faculty was considering the leagues presided over by HURI’s current such as the concept of Kyivan Rus’ as Turkic history and philology – took place inherent difficulties of getting such a director, Prof. Michael S. Flier, the proto-state for Ukraine and not at the University of Lviv, then under project up and running, Dr. Pritsak was Oleksandr Potebnja Professor of Russia, and even the Ukrainian Famine, Polish control. With the Soviet occupa- quoted as saying, “there are no real prob- Ukrainian Philology. Prof. George which it had chosen to distort or sup- tion, the university was closed, but his lems. Most of the scholarly literature is Grabowich, one of Prof. Pritsak’s stu- press. professor, Ivan Krypyakevych, took him in English, German, French and Russian dents and a former director of HURI, Born on April 7, 1919, in Luka (now as a secretary for the newly created affil- texts, but every educated person already also made remarks. A memorial liturgy Ozerne), Sambir Region, Lviv Oblast, iate of the Institute of Ukrainian History, knows these languages so that the only was celebrated by the papal nuncio to Ukraine, Prof. Pritsak was a son of which was part of the Academy of thing still necessary is the acquisition of Ukraine, Archbishop John Yurkovich, for Boykivschyna. Although his parents, Sciences of Ukraine in Kyiv and which the knowledge of Turkish, Arabic, the academic community of Ukraine at Osyp Pritsak and Emelia Kapko Pritsak, was located in the Basilian Monastery of Persian, Tibetan, Armenian, Georgian, the Ukrainian Catholic University in lived in Sambir, they opted to have their St. Onufrius. For almost a year he lived Chinese and possibly Japanese to be able Lviv. child born in his maternal grandparents’ in the building and conspired with the to deal with the original sources. The Donations in Prof. Pritsak’s memory home in Luka. His parents were professor and the ihumen to save the whole process should take a minimum may be made to the publications fund of Ukrainian patriots, and his father served monastic library housed there. amount of time.” the Ukrainian Research Institute at in the army of the Western Ukrainian In 1940 he was invited to the One of Dr. Pritsak’s classmates at the Harvard University. Checks should be Republic after the dissolution of the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine by Ternopil Gymnasium was Wladislaw made out to the Ukrainian Studies Fund, Austro-Hungarian Empire. He was cap- Prof. Ahatanhel Krymsky where he Rubin, who later became a Polish cardi- 1583 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, tured by the Poles and was incarcerated continued his studies. After a short time nal, prefect of the Congregation for MA 02138. (When making out checks, in Bereza Lytovska, where he died in he was drafted into the Red Army and Oriental Churches, and close personal indicate on the memo line that the dona- September 1919. saw service in Central Asia. Escaping friend and advisor to Pope John Paul II. tion is in memory of Omeljan Pritsak.) Prof. Pritsak’s mother married again from the Red Army, he made his way At Cardinal Rubin’s request, Dr. Pritsak A memorial service for Dr. Pritsak, in 1920 and with her new husband, Pavlo back to then-German-occupied Kyiv hosted the then Cardinal Karol Wojtyla and a celebration of his life and scholarly Saramaha, moved to Ternopil. Mr. and found that the academy was closed at the newly established HURI in 1976 achievements, is planned by the Saramaha was also a veteran of and the professors scattered. He and the two became fast friends. Over Ukrainian Research Institute to take Ukraine’s war for independence and had returned to Halychyna and soon wound the years Dr. Pritsak was regularly place at Harvard University in the fall. No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 5 New ambassador to Ukraine meets with newly formed coalition U.S.-Ukraine Foundation WASHINGTON – The Coalition for a Secure and Democratic Ukraine met with the new U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, William B. Taylor Jr., on June 6 to dis- cuss ways to strengthen the U.S.-Ukraine partnership. U.S.-Ukraine Foundation President Nadia McConnell began the meeting with an overview of the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation’s work, which was followed by Ambassador Taylor’s introductory remarks. Ambassador William Green Miller, co-chair of the Coalition for a Secure and Democratic Ukraine, and Mark Levin, NCSJ executive director, spoke about the coalition’s planned work. With over 30 representatives of member- organizations and potential member-organi- zations present at the meeting, issues such as promoting the U.S. Congress-Verkhovna Rada partnership, supporting Ukraine’s integration into the Euro-Atlantic commu- nity, and promoting Ukraine’s market reform and democratic development, as well as encouraging Ukraine’s energy effi- ciency were discussed. Members of the Coalition for a Secure and Democratic Ukraine gather around the new U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, The Coalition for a Secure and William Taylor Jr. (standing, center), following their discussion. Democratic Ukraine has been created to support steps to further strengthen U.S.- Association, The Bleyzer Foundation and The Coalition for a Secure and held a press conference on Capitol Hill, Ukraine relations. Co-chaired by the Ukrainian Federation of America. Democratic Ukraine is the successor to wrote numerous newspaper articles and Ambassadors Steven Pifer and Miller, The coalition intends to engage on an the Jackson-Vanik Graduation Coalition, mobilized countless constituents through- former U.S. ambassadors to Ukraine, the array of issues. It has assigned early priori- which promoted Ukraine’s removal from out the United States to contact their con- coalition will build on the success of the ty to promoting the establishment of a the provisions of the Jackson-Vanik gressional representatives. The Jackson- Jackson-Vanik Graduation Coalition. closer institutional relationship between amendment and extension of permanent Vanik Graduation Coalition represented Member-organizations in the Coalition the U.S. Congress and Ukraine’s normal trade relations status to Ukraine. more than 250 businesses and Ukrainian for a Secure and Democratic Ukraine Parliament. Such a link will promote inter- By March, when Congress passed leg- American, Jewish American and other include the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, action and mutual understanding between islation to accomplish this, the Jackson- non-governmental organizations. NCSJ, SigmaBleyzer, the Jewish Institute the two legislative branches. The coalition Vanik Graduation Coalition had faxed, e- Those interested in joining the Coalition for National Security Affairs, the Ukrainian also will work to foster the integration of a mailed and delivered nearly 1,000 letters for a Secure and Democratic Ukraine may American Coordinating Council, democratic, market-oriented Ukraine into to Congress, met with members of contact Marta Matselioukh at Ukrainian-American Environmental the Euro-Atlantic community. Congress and key Congressional staff, [email protected] or 202-223-2228.

strong influence on public perception. First Lady... Responding to questions from the (Continued from page 1) audience, the first lady demonstrated her Mrs. Yushchenko also requested help in mettle by quickly dispensing specific the areas of technology and training to economic development statistics, includ- bring Ukrainian hospitals up to world stan- ing the fact that bank deposits in Ukraine dards. Specifically, she asked that doctors are up 80 percent over the prior year, a from the West come to Ukraine in order to development that indicates a growing confidence by the local populace in their help develop its health care system. own financial markets. Other topics included the creation of a Mrs. Yushchenko also addressed an free market society and judicial reform in important concern of charities who find it Ukraine. Mrs. Yushchenko, who holds an difficult to ship humanitarian goods into M.B.A. from the University of Chicago, Ukraine because they are often charged believes that the top economic priority is the import duties. She explained that this was establishment of small and medium-sized a result of authorities targeting all charities businesses. She said that the change to a due to the abuses of certain organizations. more stable economic environment is more Mrs. Yushchenko noted that “religious of a psychological hindrance for the organizations in neighboring countries” Ukrainian people than a tangible one. She have used foundations for the purpose of hopes that people begin to look for long- smuggling in liquor and tobacco products, Andrea Fylypovych term business benefits rather than for short- and this is causing the Ukrainian authori- First Lady Kateryna Yushchenko (right) receives a replica of the Liberty Bell term profits. Judicial reform also is consid- ties to be overly cautious. from Ulana Mazurkevich, who made the presentation on behalf of Philadelphia ered a must for businesses, as court integrity One questioner wanted to know which Mayor John F. Street. has been difficult to maintain under post- regions of Ukraine would be most inter- Soviet conditions, she added. esting to Western tourists. After a pause to the Liberty Medal presented award to Before leaving the Union League Most importantly, Mrs. Yushchenko and an explanation that she did not want her husband last September in the same Club, Mrs. Yushchenko briefly met with emphasized the need for human contact to offend any region of Ukraine by city, Mrs. Yushchenko laughed that he Ukrainian Human Rights Committee between Americans and Ukrainians in excluding it from the list, Mrs. would surely be jealous because “he got members to discuss joint service projects order to develop stronger ties between the Yushchenko declared that Kyiv, the the medal, but I got the bell!” for the future. two nations – a lesson she said she learned Carpathians and Crimea are the three from former U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley of “must see” destinations. She eloquently New Jersey more than 20 years ago. noted that Kyiv is “not only a city with She mentioned a recent poll conducted parks, but a park with a city in it.” The Mykola Kolessa, patriarch among residents of the eastern Ukrainian Carpathians offer a glimpse into the sim- city of Artemivsk which sought to deter- ple life and organic foods, while Crimea, of Ukrainian music, dies mine which nation the local populace “like California,” offers the sea, forests would most like to have as a “partner” in and desert, with the “added allure of sul- As The Weekly, was preparing to go was the son of Filaret Kolessa, noted the future. Seven percent replied tans’ palaces and ancient Greek ruins.” to press, word came from family mem- musicologist, folklorist and composer. “Europe,” 13 percent identified Russia, After the conversation, Mrs. Yushchenko bers in the United States that Mykola Mykola Kolessa was a laureate of and a surprising 80 percent indicated the joined guests for a dinner reception. Kolessa, patriarch of Ukrainian music, Ukraine’s Shevchenko State Prize and United States. Interestingly, many As the event drew to a close, died in Lviv on Thursday, June 8. He recipient of the Hero of Ukraine Ukrainians in Artemivsk had already been Ukraine’s first lady was presented with a was 102. Award. He will be remembered for his corresponding with Americans in Omaha, small replica of the Liberty Bell with the The world-renowned composer, con- inestimable contributions to Ukrainian Neb., as part of the sister city program. As inscription “Presented to Kateryna ductor and educator, was born in the culture and as the founder of the Mrs. Yushchenko pointed out, positive Yushchenko from the Mayor of Lviv region on December 6, 1903. He Ukrainian conducting school. interpersonal relations clearly have a Philadelphia, John F. Street.” Referring 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 No. 24

NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY The UNA moves on Ukraine’s HIV/AIDS epidemic This week’s Weekly contains a wealth of materials about the just concluded 36th Convention of the Ukrainian National Association. Yes, it’s a lot of material, but focus of Columbia presentations such conventions are held only once every four years and they are the highest deci- by Diana Howansky discriminate against those with or at risk sion-making body of the UNA, one of our community’s most important institutions. for HIV/AIDS by subjecting them to vio- Last week’s issue carried a succinct news story about the convention and who Ukraine has one of the fastest-grow- lence and mistreatment, and preventing was elected to which office. This week, readers get all the details about how the ing HIV/AIDS epidemics in the world, them from receiving services, like clean convention went. Our intent: to let our subscribers – more than half of whom are but social stigma and ineffectual offi- needles, according to recent Human UNA members – get a flavor of the convention and find out what was said and cials hamper adequate treatment, said Rights Watch reports. Such drugs as by whom. In addition, we strive to give UNA members a sense of what the dele- speakers at two events organized by the methadone can also be used to treat gates, who were elected to represent them at the convention, achieved and what Columbia University Ukrainian Studies dependence on opiates, which are inject- their consensus was on the main issues confronting the UNA. Program. ed through needles, but law enforcement Clearly, the delegates did not always agree with UNA officers. Thus, they reject- With 25 years having passed since the officials argue that this practice helps ed several by-laws proposals, opting to give the UNA’s Canadian operations another AIDS virus was first reported in 1981, drug users. chance in view of the potential membership in that country and telling the UNA’s the Ukrainian Studies Program focused People know how to stop the growing officers that the board of advisers, instead of being downsized, should be better uti- attention on Ukraine’s HIV/AIDS crisis HIV/AIDS epidemic in Ukraine, Ms. lized. As regards Soyuzivka, delegates delivered passionate statements indicating by organizing a panel discussion and Schleifer stated. “Ukraine should be just how important the UNA estate is to our community. And, in discussions and then a roundtable during the 2005-2006 instituting a major substitution therapy resolutions, the delegates also expressed their appreciation for the UNA’s publica- academic year. program,” she said. tions and the significance of their roles for the UNA and the community at large. These events featured representatives Additional barriers to treatment, how- In addition, the delegates expressed their need to be better prepared for serious from such institutions as the Permanent ever, include Ukraine’s economy and discussions at UNA conventions. That is why they want to see the minutes of the Mission of Ukraine to the United insufficient budgetary allocations for previous convention before the next convention convenes, and want proposed Nations, Transatlantic Partners Against AIDS centers by policy-makers who con- amendments to the UNA By-Laws to be published in advance, with full disclo- AIDS, American International Health sider it a lower priority than democracy- sure, i.e., who proposed what and why. As well, the delegates requested training Alliance, the Children of Chornobyl building, terrorism or other issues. and sales tools for branch secretaries and organizers to better equip them for Relief and Development Fund and In fact, as a result of under-funding, an enrolling new members – the key to the UNA’s well-being. Human Rights Watch. estimated 45,000 out of 47,000 The 36th Convention brought much change to the UNA if one looks at the people HIV/AIDS is being transmitted at such Ukrainians will have been denied life- elected to the General Assembly. The six-member Executive Committee includes a high rate in Ukraine – which is popu- saving treatment in 2005, said Mr. three returning officers and three new ones, including one neophyte and an auditor lated by approximately 47 million people Massey of Transatlantic Partners Against and an advisor who have moved up in the ranks. The Auditing Committee’s compo- – that the country’s approximately AIDS. sition is all new, with one newcomer to UNA office and two former advisors. Among 260,000 cases of people living with The HIV/AIDS epidemic in Ukraine is the 11 advisors are six new faces and one advisor who was elected to her own four- HIV/AIDS could grow to almost 1.4 mil- also becoming more critical because it year term after having served the remainder of a deceased advisor’s term. Among lion cases and over 450,000 AIDS deaths has reached the general population. The them are a young branch secretary who channels her UNA efforts into helping by the end of 2010, said Stephen Massey, number of children with HIV/AIDS is Soyuzivka and a former Soyuzivka camper who cares deeply about the UNA thanks vice-president of Transatlantic Partners rising steadily in Ukraine, and two-thirds to decades of work by his parents, both extremely active branch officers. The latter, Against AIDS. This would mean that of all children born to HIV-positive we should point out, was not even a delegate to the convention, but a most engaged Ukraine’s prevalence rate, or number of mothers in the region are born in observer. There were others, too, who are worthy of note, including young delegates infected, would grow from over 1 per- Ukraine, said Kate Schecter, a program who did not run for office but made valuable contributions to the 36th Convention. cent to approximately 8 percent of officer at the American International With new blood, there is hope for new ideas and fresh beginnings. With expe- Ukraine’s adult population (compared to Health Alliance. rience, there is wisdom and knowledge of institutional history. Thus, the new over 40 percent in some sub-Saharan Prenatal programs targeting “preven- General Assembly has the best of both worlds. countries). tion of mother-to-child transmission” Newly re-elected President Stefan Kaczaraj’s concluding words to the delegates at Ukraine’s epidemic, moreover, hits a may be a more palatable way for the 36th Convention, as he looked ahead to tackling the urgent tasks that lie ahead, young and productive segment of its Ukrainian authorities to begin tackling were: “Let us be together for the next four years – I with you, and you with me.” population, as 80 percent of Ukrainians the epidemic, though, and such a pilot To that we can add the sage words of the Rev. Hryhoriy Hrushka, the first edi- living with HIV/AIDS are individuals program at the Odesa Oblast Hospital tor-in-chief of Svoboda and founding father of the Ukrainian National between the ages of 20 and 39, Mr. has shown a 75 percent decrease in the Association: “Unity is a strength that is difficult to defeat.” Massey added. number of HIV-infected babies born to We greet the new General Assembly and wish its members unity of purpose. The country’s crisis can also be HIV-positive mothers there, Ms. Schecter viewed as part of a regional epidemic stated. that is also affecting Ukraine’s neighbors, The HIV/AIDS epidemic is going to such as Russia, as HIV is being transmit- require a massive response from the new June ted at higher rates per capita in the so- Ukrainian government, the speakers at called Eurasia region than any other the Columbia Ukrainian Studies Turning the pages back... region of the world, Mr. Massey Program’s events agreed. explained The HIV/AIDS crisis is a national 15 The factors that contributed to the security issue for Ukraine, which must be It was sixty years ago on June 15, 1946, that The Weekly car- growth of HIV/AIDS in Ukraine, particu- fought not only by government, but also 1946 ried an article that was featured in the Toronto Evening Telegram larly after the fall of the Soviet Union, by mass media and other organizations on the secret Ukrainian Army’s clashes with the Red Army. include economic decline, which lured that can help educate the public, said The article begins by telling of the approximately 500,000 people into drug use and the sex trade, Andriy Nikitov, a counselor at the men and women who have been fighting for an independent Ukraine – apparently a the erosion of Church and moral authori- Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the reference to the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). The article cited the Rev. Leo ty, and general chauvinism that perpetu- United Nations. Buchak, representative of the Presbyterian Church, who said, “The Russian govern- ates unprotected sexual intercourse, stat- President Viktor Yushchenko has only ment knows about this ‘secret’ army, but they are unable to prevent its growth.” ed Alex Kuzma, executive director of begun taking steps to combat the Ultimatums were presented for the surrender of the Ukrainian army to the Russian Children of Chornobyl Relief and HIV/AIDS crisis, such as reforming government, underlining that they were not going to be punished, arrested or sent to Development Fund. health care to coordinate AIDS and concentration camps. “All the ingredients were there. It was tuberculosis hospitals, said Ms. Schleifer The article continues by noting the spy networks that were on the rise at the time. just a matter of time before the current of Human Rights Watch. Surprisingly, the article noted that young Russian men, dissatisfied with the Russian problem exploded,” Mr. Kuzma said, Ukraine’s Ministry of Health also form of government, had joined the Ukrainian effort as spies in the Red Army. illustrating that the number of Ukrainians signed a deal in November 2005 with The Rev. Buchak was optimistic that the success of the Ukrainian effort, but knew it at risk from HIV/AIDS rivals the mass former President Bill Clinton and the would take time for things to change. He also commented that, if the Russians wanted to, number of demonstrators who packed William J. Clinton Foundation, which they could have exiled the entire western Ukrainian population to Russia and Siberia, and into the maidan, the main square of promises training for Ukrainian medical replaced the Ukrainian population with ethnic Russians, but it would be a difficult task. Ukraine’s capital, during the height of professionals who treat HIV patients, as The progress of the Ukrainian army was briefly mentioned in the article, mostly the 2004 Orange Revolution. well as help for Ukrainians in getting about its seizure of government-controlled farms and its nighttime maneuvers. In Statistics show that most Ukrainians HIV medications at reduced prices. addition, the Rev. Buchak could not explain how the Ukrainian Army was getting living with HIV/AIDS acquired the dis- Ukraine has the opportunity to become a financing and equipment, but said that the army was growing into something very ease from non-sterilized syringes during leader in HIV/AIDS prevention and powerful, with its expansion into Poland. drug use. And because people with or at treatment in the region, Ms. Schleifer The Rev. Buchak, who had come to America with his family approximately one high risk of HIV/AIDS are most often added. marginalized groups like injection drug year earlier, said that conditions in Ukraine were completely controlled by the Russian * * * government, with only the bare essentials being provided. This has fostered an active users, sex workers, men who have sex black market, where people sell their furniture for food; when the furniture is gone, with men or prisoners, human rights For more information about the the people may face famine, he commented. abuses against them occur, said Rebecca Ukrainian Studies Program at Columbia Schleifer, a researcher at Human Rights University, readers may contact Diana Source: “Secret Ukrainian Army Fighting Reds,” The Ukrainian Weekly, June 15, Watch. Howansky at ukrainianstudies@colum- 1946, Vol. XIV, No. 22. Drug and law enforcement officials bia.edu or 212-854-4697. No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Support Soyuzivka Black Sea Fleet (The Ukrainian Weekly, Faces and Places January 22). by Myron B. Kuropas Under the January 2 agreement, Heritage Foundation Ukraine’s 2006-2030 transit charge of Russia’s gas to Europe is fixed at $1.60 Dear Editor: per 1,000 cubic meters compared to an I urge all Ukrainians to consider mak- average European charge of $2.50 ing a tax-deductible contribution to the It’s DP, not PTSD. Remember? (Eurasia Daily Monitor, February 16), Soyuzivka Heritage Foundation. The i.e., at a 36 percent discount. I always admired my in-laws, All of this came to mind as I was Ukrainian National Association has set In 2006-2030 Ukraine is to annually Michael and Olympia Waskiw. They reading about Post Traumatic Stress up the charitable foundation, because we, store 15 billion cubic meters of gas were DPs, displaced persons, refugees Disorder (PTSD) in “One Nation Under as Ukrainians, are proud to have a belonging to RusUkrEnergo for a fixed from the “workers’ paradise” once Therapy: How the Helping Culture is Soyuzivka, but not proud enough to sup- charge of $2.26 per 1,000 cubic meters known as the Union of Soviet Socialist Eroding Self-Reliance” by Christina port Soyuzivka throughout the year. of gas per year, “... an extremely low rate Republics. Hoff Sommers and Sally Satel. If any- If Soyuzivka is to remain a 100 percent compared to those charged in most They were from the Berezhany area of one should have suffered from PTSD, I Ukrainian resort, it needs our support. European countries” (Eurasia Daily western Ukraine. They had lived under thought, it was certainly the Waskiws, First, consider staying there. Second, Monitor, February 16). the Soviets for a brief period, long who had endured Polish discrimination, through a tax-deductible contribution, While Russia claims that the $230 enough to become intimately familiar as well as Nazi and Soviet terror; they you can continue to provide needed capi- price to Ukraine per 1,000 cubic meters with the Soviet “soft touch.” left their whole life behind – family, tal. Personally, I have attended camps of gas is equal to the market price, in fact Michael was a school principal; friends, profession, possessions – to and vacationed at “Suzy-Q” and have it is “some $60” above the price paid by Olympia was a teacher in his school. walk, run, ride, some 1,000 miles sent my children there as well. It afford- Germany and France (speech by Yulia They were Ukrainian patriots and intel- through foreign countries to sit in a dis- ed me the opportunity to be immersed in Tymoshenko, former prime minister of lectuals and, as such, a danger to Soviet placed persons camp not knowing, from Ukrainian culture while staying in the Ukraine, at the Royal Institute of rule. On the eve of the German retreat day to day, what lay ahead. They were U.S. International Affairs in London, Action from Berezhany, Michael inadvertently originally scheduled to emigrate to Our resort in the Catskill region is Ukraine Report Monitoring Service, overheard some old-line Communists Brazil, but Myron became sick so they truly a gem. Please contribute to the February 15). preparing for the Soviet “liberation.” stayed behind. Later, Lesia’s aunt, Soyuzivka Heritage Foundation if you Russia continues to maintain military They were preparing a list of people that affectionately called “Teta Lala” by want Soyuzivka to continue to exist and bases in several former Soviet republics, needed to be “dealt with.” Michael’s family, managed to emigrate to the flourish not only for our generation, but and also supports and arms separatists in name was on the list. That was all he United States a few months before the for future generations as well. Georgia. needed to hear. He went home, roused rest of the family and became their Mr. Ushakov also claims that Russia his family, and the next day they left, on sponsor. Eugene Serba was subsidizing former Soviet republics foot, heading west. Lesia was 3 years As I read the Sommers/Satel book, I Mount Laurel, N.J. in the same manner. However, extensive old. They continued on, living for a time learned that PTSD began as the research on the status of the economy of in Bratislava, finally ending up in a dis- Vietnam Syndrome. In 1972, it was Ukraine within the USSR, based on offi- placed persons camp in Berchtesgaden in assumed that all Vietnam veterans suf- The relevant facts cial Soviet documents, reveals that the the Bavarian Alps. fered from it. Those who didn’t have opposite was true at least in the case of On the way they hitched rides on rail- symptoms were told they were repress- on Russia’s actions Ukraine. Comprehensive analysis of cap- road box cars, trucks and buses. Lesia ing their feelings and would suffer ital formation and its disposition in remembers hugging a tree and her doll, grave consequences years later. By the Dear Editor: Soviet Ukraine indicates that Russia – Halusia, as Soviet planes strafed the train 1980s, the federal government ordered Economic and political relations via the central government of the USSR they had been on. In Germany, the family studies and PTSD was born. Today, a among countries are too complex to and its related institutions, withdrew endured American air raids. Olympia veteran fully disabled by PTSD collects allow one to draw conclusions on the from Ukraine in 1959-1980 without gave birth to Myron, Lesia’s brother, dur- $2,100 per month. Although only 15 basis of the price and sales volume of a compensation 264,216 million rubles ing one particular air raid. The newborn percent of Vietnam vets served in com- single product/service. A realistic, valid worth of capital, which was equal to 23.3 was wrapped and handed to Olympia as bat, some 50 percent were diagnosed conclusion must be based on a compre- percent of Ukraine’s national income, the German doctor and assisting nurses with PTSD. hensive analysis of relevant facts. The 96.2 percent of total capital investments ran to the air raid shelter. She took the Today, write the authors, numerous conclusion by Yuri V. Ushakov, Russia’s in Ukraine’s economy and 251.7 percent baby, got off the delivery table and longitudinal studies have determined that ambassador to the U.S., in his essay of investments in Ukraine’s industry in walked down four flights of stairs to the Vietnam Syndrome was greatly exag- “Don’t Blame Russia” (The Wall Street that period. safety. gerated. Some vets did suffer trauma but Journal, February 13) that Russia is sub- Using the then official exchange rate In the displaced persons camps where many of this group had serious mental sidizing Russia’s neighboring countries of 10 rubles per one U.S. dollar, Ukraine they lived for almost four years, Michael and emotional problems prior to military and their “entire industries” by selling to lost on account of the rest of the USSR, taught in the provisional school estab- service. them natural gas at “heavily subsidized $26.2 billion. Including the 1928-1932 lished for Ukrainian youth, while There was a time when following prices” ignores certain significant rele- period, Ukraine lost $26.9 billion. Olympia took care of the children. every catastrophe – Columbine, vant facts. Adjusted to the current price level, I heard bits and pieces of this story Oklahoma City, 9/11 – it was assumed Under the agreement signed by Russia Ukraine’s loss would be two to three from Lesia and from her parents. I ques- that PTSD would kick in sooner or later. and Ukraine in 1997, Russia is to pay to times that amount. tioned Michael and Olympia about their And the advice to victims was always the Ukraine $93 million per year for station- While Mr. Ushakov objects to the journey but they preferred to talk about same: “share your feelings, don’t hold ing Russia’s navy in the Crimean port of claim that Russia is using its energy other things. back, let it all out, do it now or suffer Sevastopol through 2017. Under real resources as an instrument of political Did their experiences scar them for worse symptoms later on.” market conditions the price should be 20 pressure, he confirms it by stating that life? I never thought so. Lesia’s father Although some people undoubtedly do times that amount, or $1.8 billion per Russia’s pricing policy with respect to arrived in the United States at age 50, suffer from PTSD, the numbers are year, which results in a $1.7 billion annu- former Soviet republics was “inherently ignorant of the language, with no nowhere near those predicted earlier by al subsidy by Ukraine to Russia. In addi- transitional” and that it was shaped by employment prospects. A man who I mental health professionals. Therapists tion, contrary to the 1997 agreement, Russia’s “... hopes for [their] expanded swear never weighed more than 110 now believe that dwelling on one’s trau- Russian military forces have taken con- integration with Russia.” pounds, he eventually went to work in a ma in prolonged therapy sessions actual- trol of many lighthouses and other perfume factory performing manual labor ly postpones healing and makes it diffi- hydrographic objects in that area Z. Lew Melnyk, Ph.D. for 25 years. He learned to drive a car cult to move on. Three cheers for com- (Associated Press, Kyiv, February 14), Cincinnati and surprised the family one day by driv- mon sense! although in May 1997 Russia confirmed ing home in his newly purchased used It has also been learned that trauma- Ukraine’s property rights to real estate The letter-writer is professor emeritus, Dodge. Did he complain? Was he angry tized people who have support systems and land that is in use by the Russian University of Cincinnati. or morose about the cards dealt him by to rely on – family, friends, religious fate? On the contrary, he often mentioned beliefs – as well as something to live for, how lucky he was to be in America. His usually recover. They’ll never forget concern was more with relatives he left what happened, of course, but they’ve We welcome your opinion behind. moved on. Olympia became a teacher in a And that explains why the Waskiws – The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters to the editor and commentaries on Ukrainian Catholic school, where she and thousands of other Ukrainians who a variety of topics of concern to the Ukrainian American and Ukrainian worked for many years. She and Lesia endured horrors that most of us can Canadian communities. Opinions expressed by columnists, commentators and sang in the choir. Olympia was active in only imagine – survived intact, stronger letter-writers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of either the Ukrainian National Women’s League for the experience. Their ordeal was The Weekly editorial staff or its publisher, the Ukrainian National of America. shared with others just like them, and Association. The Waskiws were able to send both there was a support system they could Letters should be typed and signed (anonymous letters are not published). their children to college, and eventually count on. Pathos doesn’t always lead to Letters are accepted also via e-mail at [email protected]. The daytime built a home and retired to Kerhonkson, pathology. Nor is all suffering meaning- phone number and address of the letter-writer must be given for verification N.Y., near Soyuzivka, where Lesia and I, less. purposes. Please note that a daytime phone number is essential in order for and our boys, spent many an enjoyable editors to contact letter-writers regarding clarifications or questions. summer vacation. Mr. Waskiw was the Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is: local UNA branch secretary. [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 No. 24

THE 36th CONVENTION OF THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION UNA Convention discusses pressing concerns of 112-year-old fraternal society Last week’s issue of The Ukrainian General Assembly members and hon- noting that the UNA must: attract recent threatened. “We need to look for ways to Weekly provided a succinct report on the orary members, 84 delegates and two immigrants from Ukraine as members; highlight the good that we do and to major news from the Ukrainian National alternates registered, for a total of 103 continue efforts to establish a profession- emphasize our relevance in today’s Association’s 36th Regular Convention. mandates. al sales force; convert Canadian policies changing society,” he underscored. In this week’s report: details on the day- The agenda was adopted as proposed, into U.S. policies and thereby eliminate Also during Friday’s deliberations, a to-day deliberations. and the minutes of the previous conven- expenses related to Canadian business five-member Resolutions Committee was tion were accepted. regulations; end its very costly financial named, and National Secretary Kozak by Roma Hadzewycz Elected to conduct the convention support of Soyuzivka as this endangers conducted a brief awards ceremony to were Taras Szmagala Sr. (honorary mem- the UNA’s future; and reduce subsidies to recognize top organizers and the longest- KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The Ukrainian ber of the General Assembly), chairman, its publications. serving branch secretaries. (The full list National Association’s 36th Convention and Vasyl Kolodchin (Branch 94) and A discussion of the reports followed, of awards presented appears on page 10.) held at Soyuzivka on May 26-29 elected a Michael Sawkiw Jr. (Branch 57/16), with numerous delegates expressing their The session on Saturday, May 27, new General Assembly and discussed a respectively, first and second vice-chair- opinions and posing questions. The fol- began with General Assembly members variety of pressing concerns for this 112- men. The chair tapped attorney Andrij lowing were among the comments responding to questions posed to them year-old fraternal organization active in the V.R. Szul as convention parliamentarian. offered. during the previous day’s discussion. United States and Canada. The Elections, Petitions and Bohdan Odezynskyj (Branch 216) Responding to a question about the Over the course of four days, the con- Secretaries committees were then elect- suggested that an endowment fund be UNA’s former Director of Publications vention delegates, and members and hon- ed, and a five-member Press Committee established for the UNA’s publications, Walter Prochorenko, President Kaczaraj orary members of the General Assembly, was appointed. Previously appointed while Wolodymyr Kozicky (Branch 8) explained that the UNA had severed its focused on the UNA’s operations, as well were the Finance and By-Laws commit- underscored that the newspapers need relationship with him after he sent a num- as those of its subsidiaries, the Ukrainian tees. Michael Bohdan (Branch 133/338) more advertising. ber of unauthorized letters promoting National Urban Renewal Corp., the and Donald Horbaty (Branch 414 alter- Lev Bodnar (Branch 131/472) empha- himself and his candidacy for the UNA Ukrainian National Foundation, Svoboda nate) were named sergeants-at-arms. sized the need for Ukrainian-language presidency using UNA stationery and and The Ukrainian Weekly, and With the opening formalities complet- applications if the UNA is to attract new postage, as well as company time and Soyuzivka and the recently established ed, the next item on the agenda was the members among the most recently personnel. The letters were sent in the Soyuzivka Heritage Foundation. reports of General Assembly members. arrived Ukrainian immigrants. days leading up to the 36th Convention to The convention officially got under As most of the reports had been sub- Tymko Butrej (Branch 164/162) UNA delegates and branch secretaries, way on Friday morning, May 26, with a mitted beforehand and published for dis- asked, “Who gave you the authority to using proprietary mailing lists. brief ceremony at the foot of the Taras tribution to all convention participants, destroy the UNA by liquidating branch- Shevchenko monument led by Roman UNA officers, auditors and advisors, as es?” His comments were supported by Amendments to UNA By-Laws, Manuals Hawryluk, a member of the Convention well as the editors-in-chief of Svoboda George Soltys (Branch 327/17), who said Reporting for the By-Laws Committee. A color guard composed of and The Ukrainian Weekly for the most the UNA “should not reduce its branches Committee, which included Bohdan Mathew Koziak, Myron Groch and Vasyl part offered either the highlights of their because this is counterproductive,” Doboszczak (Branch 59), Oksana Luchkiw displayed the U.S., Canadian reports or addenda. (National Secretary adding “Who wants to join an organiza- Lopatynsky (Branch 194), Nicholas and Ukrainian flags, and the national Christine E. Kozak pledged that the full tion that is going down?” Bobeczko (Branch 102) and Alexander anthems of the three countries were sung texts of all reports will be published Volodymyr Bakum (Branch 172) Kisak (Branch 465), was Mr. Staruch. by Sviatoslava Kaczaraj. along with the convention minutes within expressed congratulations to The The committee had received 11 pro- The traditional Ukrainian greeting six months of the convention.) Ukrainian Weekly for its excellent posals for amendments to the UNA By- with bread and salt was offered by Luba Last to speak was the UNA president, reports from Ukraine, while Michael Laws, four of which it recommended to Yablonska. In turn, UNA President who noted that the UNA simply “cannot Koziupa (Branch 76) underscored that the convention. Kaczaraj welcomed all to Soyuzivka for spend more than we earn.” He pointed to the UNA’s newspapers, though they are The first amendment presented would the historic first UNA convention ever to the large expenses associated with the deficit-producing, are “its marketing eliminate the position of director for be held at the UNA estate. Afterwards, UNA’s fraternal benefits, primarily its tool” – one that “should be used better.” Canada. The argument for this proposal the women of the UNA General estate and its two official publications, Stefan Lysiak (Branch 283/355) said was that, since UNA business in Canada Assembly laid a wreath in front of the while underscoring that “percentage-wise, new secretaries need to be trained and is so small, there is no need to maintain statue of the Rev. Hryhoriy Hrushka, the the UNA gives more to our community encouraged in order to be successful, and this high-level position on the UNA first editor-in-chief of Svoboda and the than credit unions because we support Vera Krywyj (Branch 174) suggested that Executive Committee. founding father of the Ukrainian National things that are for the entire community, the UNA needs better advertisements tar- A heated discussion ensued, with dele- Association. like the newspapers and Soyuzivka.” geting the younger generations “to attract gates speaking out against the proposal. Once in the session hall, delegates Mr. Kaczaraj said that, according to our children to the UNA.” Lev Bodnar (Branch 131/472) asked: were welcomed by Mr. Kaczaraj, and the the UNA’s actuaries, “until we reduce Bohdan Kukurudza (Branch 399) “Why eliminate this position if it is an Rev. Myron Kotch offered an invocation. significantly our expenditures related to asked if the UNA could institute term unpaid position?” Ihor Kobil (Branch The UNA president read the names of the resort and publications, it will not be limits for its officers. “We need new peo- 412/498) decried the move as a mistake, UNA activists who had passed away possible to put in place a marketing plan ple with new ideas,” he said. as “there is much potential in Canada and since the 35th Convention (the list to build a block of profitable new busi- there are many active UNA’ers.” appeared in last week’s issue) and called NFCA president’s address ness that will be significant to guarantee Roma Hadzewycz (Branch 287/340) for a moment of silence in their honor. a healthy financial future for the UNA.” Addressing the convention session questioned why this proposal was being Next, Credentials Committee Chair He also reported that the Ukrainian during its first day was Frederick brought up if the agenda item “Status of the Myron Kuzio (Branch 277) reported that Fraternal Association has once again Grubbe, president and CEO of the UNA in Canada” had not yet been dis- his committee, which included Julian expressed interest in merging with the National Fraternal Congress of America, cussed. She also pointed out that eliminat- Kotlar (Branch 42), Stefanie Hawryluk UNA, explaining that it has three condi- who spoke on the state of the fraternal ing the Canadian director’s position would (Branch 88), Anna Slobodian (Branch tions: one member on the executive, two benefit system. “The fraternal benefit leave only one mandatory position for a 88) and Paul Fuga (Branch 269), had advisors and one auditor. The UFA, he system is like a 747: it’s big, slow and representative from Canada, that of advisor. reviewed the credentials of delegates and noted, has dropped its insistence on a lumbering, yet it’s also strong and reli- Advisor Myron Groch of Founthill, alternates. He announced that as of the name change. able. When a 747 turns, it’s a slow, grad- Ontario, asked “Is this a question of convention opening there were 17 Mr. Kaczaraj concluded his report by ual turn. It doesn’t dart up or down, right money?” and added, “Your approach is or left, like a fighter jet, because if the liquidate and eliminate; it’s time to stop pilot tried to turn the 747 too quickly, it this sort of approach.” He explained that would stall and crash. As the fraternal previously one advisor and one auditor benefit system changes its culture, like had been eliminated and that all that was the 747, it will be slow and gradual, but left for the UNA’s Canadian members always in the capable hands of a skilled was the Canadian director and one advi- pilot,” he said. sor. Another delegate added, “We might He noted that fraternals are by nature as well eliminate the Canadian flag from “modest” – “they keep quiet and do their the UNA emblem.” work.” Thus, they do not do enough to Roman Kuropas (Branch 20/86) promote themselves, to tell others about advised, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it. their great work. That is why, he contin- We have potential in Canada with 1 mil- ued, the NFCA has initiated the lion Ukrainians.” He added that the UNA “Fraternalists in Action Program” to has to consider the possibilities of spotlight the work of individual fraternal- increasing membership instead of elimi- ists – the core of all fraternal societies. nating the director’s position. Public awareness of fraternals’ good The current director for Canada, Al work is especially needed these days, Mr. Kachkowski of Saskatoon, argued: “This is Grubbe explained, as the U.S. Congress not about my ego, as I am fully open to the is looking to increase revenue in order to idea of the director to be from Ontario,” Roma Hadzewycz counter large deficits. Therefore, the 501 A lighter moment during deliberations at the 36th Convention of the UNA. (c) (3) tax-exempt status of fraternals is (Continued on page 9) No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 9

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would then appoint the next person in line General Assembly, that is, six executive The rest of the day was taken up by UNA Convention... in terms of the votes received at the previ- officers, three auditors and 11 advisors, divine liturgy in the morning, the con- (Continued from page 8) ous convention; otherwise, the General which is conducted via a write-in ballot. vention concert in the afternoon and the where there is a larger concentration of Assembly would appoint the new member That morning, the Credentials Committee convention banquet in the evening. by a 75 percent vote. Nonetheless, the announced that Walter Prochorenko, for- Ukrainians. However, “It is also important Convention committee reports how many members the Executive proposal failed to pass, as it received 48 merly the UNA’s director of publications, Committee has.” At present, he explained, votes for, 59 against and three abstentions. is not a member in good standing of the The sessions on Monday, May 29, the The final by-laws amendment pro- there is a balance between the three paid UNA and, therefore, is not eligible to run final day of the 36th Convention, began posed changing the title of the UNA’s executives and three volunteers. “This bal- for office. Mr. Prochorenko, who had with reports by convention committees, treasurer in Ukrainian from “kasyr” to ance would be upset if this proposal passes intentions of running for president, had with Slavko Tysiak (Branch 13) reporting “skarbnyk.” Though the amendment and all the power would be given, to the attempted to distribute his campaign for the Finance Committee, Julian Pishko received 66 votes for, one against and 13 three paid executives.” materials to convention delegates that (Branch 385/386) for the Petitions abstentions, it failed to pass the two-thirds Earlier, Mr. Kachkowski had noted in day. Committee, Motria Milanytch (Branch threshold required for it to be adopted. the addendum to his written report that The results of the primary voting, in 450/241) for the Secretaries Committee, “Canada is suffering from neglect” and that Development of Soyuzivka which 110 ballots were cast, were and Wasyl Szeremeta (Branch 247/347) “the effort and time spent on Canada by the announced on Sunday afternoon, May and George Soltys (Branch 327/17) for executives is minimal.” He had made the On Saturday afternoon, May 27, 28, immediately before the special ses- the Resolutions Committee. (The full case that there is potential for the UNA in Treasurer Roma Lisovich gave a Power sion convened to discuss the develop- texts of the reports and names of all com- Canada, since there are 1 million Point presentation about development ment of Soyuzivka as a follow-up to the mittee members appear on pages 11-12.) plans for Soyuzivka. She presented the Ukrainians in that country. What is most presentation the day prior by Treasurer Each of the reports was open to discus- situation at the UNA estate as it stood in important, he said, “is the political will of Lisovich. sion by the delegates, with the resolutions 2002, at the time of the last convention, and recommendations of the Resolutions the leadership and the endorsement of the The voting results were presented by and as it stands now, four years later. Committee – covering items as diverse as convention ... to get serious about Canada.” the Elections Committee: Roman There has been marked improvement, the erection of a monument to Patriarch The proposal to eliminate the Kuropas (Branch 20/86), Christine Ms. Lisovich reported, in terms of rooms Mstyslav at Soyuzivka, the creation of a Canadian director’s position was defeat- Brodyn (Branch 27), Andrew Hrechak income (up 62 percent) and total income Publications Endowment Fund to ensure ed by a vote of 96 against and five for. (Branch 76), Nadia Salabay (Branch (up 38 percent). However, fixed costs, the future of the UNA’s newspapers, the The next proposal was to reduce the 155), Oksana Koziak (Branch 47), such as insurance, also went up (total participation of Svoboda and The Weekly number of advisors on the General Bohdan Odezynskyj (Branch 216), expenses increased by 19 percent) and editors-in-chief in deliberations of the Assembly from 11 to seven, based on the Jaroslawa Komichak (Branch 96), capital improvements had to be made. General Assembly, and the publication of argument that, since the UNA has fewer Cecilia Kachkowski (Branch 444/441), Thus, high deficits continue to plague complete information about proposed by- members, there should be fewer advisors. Ihor Kobil (Branch 412/498), Bohdan Soyuzivka, she acknowledged. laws changes well in advance of the con- Maria Oscislawski (Branch 234) Doboszczak (Branch 59), Stefan Lysiak Ms. Lisovich also noted the “most vention – eliciting the most reaction. advised against such a move, noting that (Branch 283-355) and Oksana Lew inspiring work” of young volunteers who (Branch 5). (Complete results were pub- Once the Resolutions Committee had advisors should help secretaries organize have stepped up to the plate, working on completed its report, Auditor Alexander members in their communities. Mr. lished in last week’s issue.) The final bal- clean-up projects at Soyuzivka and con- loting took place the next morning. Serafyn questioned why a proposed resolu- Kachkowski seconded this idea, pointing ducting fund-raising. tion regarding Soyuzivka that had been sub- out that the advisors can be “empow- During the discussion about Discussion of Ms. Lisovich’s report Soyuzivka, Longin Staruch (Branch 172) mitted by the Detroit District had not been ered” to help the UNA on the local level. was moved to the next day, as delegates presented. Copies of the proposal were dis- Advisor Vasyl Luchkiw cautioned that asked his fellow delegates if they were later insisted that a special session be satisfied with their stay at Soyuzivka – tributed to delegates, who then proceeded to by reducing the number of advisors the called for Sunday, though none was discuss the proposal that the UNA “cease its UNA “is hastening its own demise.” their rooms, their meals and the special scheduled, in order to cover the topic of dinners held on Friday and Saturday support of Soyuzivka by June 30, 2007, and Advisor Gloria Horbaty argued that advi- Soyuzivka. publish a bimonthly progress report com- sors should be given tasks and more evenings, respectively, the Hutsul-theme The Saturday session also included a dinner with entertainment by the Cheres mencing in August 2006.” responsibility, and said she was against very brief discussion of changes to the Most speakers objected to the negative the proposal. folk ensemble and the “Tastes of the UNA Manuals. The By-Laws Committee World” dinner featuring the cuisines of tone of the proposed resolution, which Advisor Andrij Skyba stated that the reported that four proposals were made stated that “A transfer of Soyuzivka to the proposals seem to be focused on decreas- France, Italy, Greece and the Caribbean. and that it was recommending three of The answer was a resounding yes. Mr. Soyuzivka Heritage Foundation Inc. will ing the UNA and its influence. “We them. Changes to the Manuals require a not make it self-sufficient. It will only should use the advisors and heed their Staruch then replied: “Go home and tell simple majority in order to pass. your friends, and spread the good word hide the problem.” Delegates from near advice,” he added. All three proposals were adopted. and far noted that keeping Soyuzivka is Many other speakers voiced the opin- about Soyuzivka.” They were: Auditor Alexander Serafyn stated that important to them and that what is needed ion that reducing the number of advisors • to change the requirement for branch is a new approach to the problem. does nothing to help the UNA and that, in Soyuzivka is losing more than $600,000 meetings from once a month to once a per year and that “something must be Luba Keske (Branch 257-307) of fact, it hurts the organization as it cuts California protested: “I did not come for year; done as soon as possible, otherwise the down on the number of its representa- a funeral. We have a moral obligation to • to lower the requirements for a quo- UNA’s future is at risk.” tives throughout North America. keep Soyuzivka.” rum at branch meetings to five members The Rev. Myron Kotch (Branch 39) At this point, the Credentials Director for Canada Al Kachkowski of for branches having up to 60 members, exhorted: “How can we tell Ukrainians Committee reported that a there were 113 Saskatoon called on all “to think out of and to 10 percent of the membership for we want to sell Soyuzivka? ... Let’s get to authorized voters. In order for a by-laws branches having more than 60 members; the box” in seeking solutions to work.” amendment to pass, two-thirds approval, and Soyuzivka’s very real financial problems. Volodymyr Bakum (Branch 172) sug- or 76 votes were needed. • to alter branch forms that are filed President Kaczaraj pointed to the con- gested,“We need to find 5,000 people to The proposal to reduce the number of once a year after the elections meeting to tinuing serious deficits at the resort, while donate only $100 each year” and this will advisors from 11 to seven was supported list the bank accounts held by each Auditor Zenon Holubec noted that “the go a long way to help Soyuzivka. by nine votes and opposed by 84; seven branch. resolution does not speak of ending the President Kaczaraj responded by voters registered their abstentions. The session ended with the scheduled Soyuzivka Heritage Foundation, but of explaining that, “in the end, if you can’t An alternate proposal to reduce the discussion on “Status of the UNA in ending the UNA’s support for the estate.” cover costs [of Soyuzivka], there still is a number of advisors to nine also did not Canada.” President Kaczaraj explained In the end, the proposed resolution problem. Even collecting $1,000 a year pass as it received 47 votes for and 49 that the UNA’s actuary is advising the was defeated. from 500 people would cover only the against, with three abstentions. However, UNA to pull out of Canada by either con- Speaking for the Press Committee, costs of operations.” Auditor Alexander Serafyn called for a verting Canadian policies to U.S. policies Roma Hadzewycz reported that the com- recount of the vote, stating that he was or turning over the UNA’s Canadian Lev Bodnar (Branch 131/472) com- mittee members – Vasyl Kolodchin not certain the vote was properly taken, polices to a Canadian company. mented, “It would be a sin if we sold (Branch 94), Omelan Twardowsky and the chairman ruled that the revote Director for Canada Al Kachkowski Soyuzivka to non-Ukrainians. ... We (Branch 214/353 ), Zenon Wasylkevych would be done via written ballot. The reiterated his earlier remarks that the helped Ukraine, now we need to focus result was 50 votes in support of the pro- Executive Committee must pay more attention on ourselves.” (Continued on page 21) posal, 54 against and 5 abstentions. attention to Canada and asked “How can Next, the By-Laws Committee present- the Canadian director, a volunteer, be ed a proposal that would grant the charged with finding all the solutions?” Executive Committee the power to replace Advisor Myron Groch cautioned that Thank you, Soyuzivka! advisors who do not fulfill their duties, if the UNA leaves Canada it would lose The Executive Committee of the a truly wonderful stay at Soyuzivka. specifically those who fail to attend two members and prestige. UNA would like to express our appre- It was truly a memorable experience meetings of the General Assembly without The discussion ended with the dele- ciation to the entire staff of Soyuzivka for all and we have received nothing a valid excuse. A discussion ensued about gates’ consensus being that there is for a job well done. The UNA but praise from the attendees. how it would be determined what exactly a indeed a potential for increasing mem- Convention was a great success due to The director of hospitality, Nestor valid excuse is and the extraordinary power bership in Canada and with Canadian the extraordinary efforts of the house- Paslawsky, Chef Andrij Sonevytsky, that would be granted to the executives. delegates noting that UNA’ers in Canada keeping, wait, maintenance, front desk and administrators Sonia Semanyshyn The proposal was later modified to read must redouble their efforts to revive and kitchen staffs along with the vol- and Olesia Guran are to be especially that advisors who fail to attend two such UNA activity in their country. unteer “goodwill ambassadors” who complimented for their efforts. meetings without a valid excuse would be Another major agenda item that day made sure our delegates and guests had Thank you! asked to resign. 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Distinguished guests present UNA recognizes its leading activists During the convention session on Friday, May 26, Winners of the Pre-Convention Sales Blitz UNA National Secretary Christine E. Kozak present- 1st place, Joe Chabon, Branch 262 at UNA Convention banquet ed a series of awards to the organization’s top organ- 2nd place, Joyce Kotch, Branch 39 • Ukrainian Fraternal Association: Jaroslaw Gawur, izers and activists. The following persons were rec- 3rd place, Stefan Hawrysz, Branch 83 president, Christina Shablowsky, secretary ognized. (The names of branch secretaries are fol- • Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford: Bishop lowed by their branch numbers.) Paul Chomnycky • Ukrainian National Women’s League of America: Best organizers for 2002-2005 Iryna Kurowyckyj, president Myron Pylypiak, Branch 496, most policies sold • Ukrainian Orthodox Church: the Rev. George Christine Brodyn, Branch 27, most accumulated face Bazylevsky amount • Self Reliance (New York) Federal Credit Union: Christine Brodyn, Branch 27, most annual premium Myroslaw Shmigel, chairman of the board collected • Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Steven Woch, most annuity premium collected Kerhonkson, N.Y.: the Rev. Volodymyr Piso, pastor • Ukrainian American Youth Association (SUM): 50 or more years of service Bohdan Harhaj, president Mary Pelechaty, Branch 165, 71 years • Self Reliance Association, New York: Natalia Duma Nicholas Bobeczko, Branch 102, 60 years • Ukrainian Institute of America: Jaroslav W. Oleksa Prodywus, Branch 356, 53 years Kryshtalsky Wlademyr Wladyka, Branch 364, 53 years • Ukrainian Sports Club: Jaroslaw Kurowyckyj Helen Slovik, Branch 7, 52 years • Ukrainian American Coordinating Council: Zenon Peter Serba, Branch 173, 52 years Wasylkevych Lew Bodnar, Branch 131, 51 years • Organization for the Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine: Michael Koziupa, president Special Service Award Roma Hadzewycz • SUMA Credit Union: Wolodymyr Kozicky, president Stefan Hawrysz UNA National Secretary Christine E. Kozak presents • Ukrainian National Federal Credit Union: George Anne Chopek awards to Myron Pylypiak... Fedoriw • Ukrainian Congress Committee of America: Michael Sawkiw Jr., president • Providence Association of Ukrainian Catholics in America: Kvitka Semanyshyn, vice-president • Embassy of Ukraine: Dr. Viktor O. Nikitiuk, minister- counselor

Greetings received by the UNA on the occasion of its convention • George W. Bush, president of the United States of America • Charles E. Schumer, senator, U.S. Congress • Hillary Rodham Clinton, senator, U.S. Congress • Maurice D. Hinchey, representative, U.S. Congress • Dr. Oleh Shamshur, ambassador of Ukraine to the United States • Valeriy Kuchinsky, ambassador of Ukraine to the United Nations • Mykola Krychenko, consul general of Ukraine in Christine Brodyn... Peter Serba... New York • Michael J. Wade, chairman of the board of the National Fraternal Congress of America • Cardinal and Archbishop Major Lubomyr Husar of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church • Metropolitan Stefan Soroka of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia • Bishop Paul Chomnycky of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Stamford • The Rev. Dr. John Kovalchuk, All-Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Fellowship • Ukrainian Fraternal Association: signed by Jaroslaw Gawur, president, and Christina Shablovsky, executive secretary • Providence Association of Ukrainian Catholics in America: signed by Kvitka Semanyshyn, vice-president • Ukrainian Congress Committee of America Inc.: signed by Michael Sawkiw Jr., president, and Marie Duplak, executive secretary • Ukrainian National Women’s League of America Inc.: signed by Iryna Kurowyckyj, president; Maria Tomorug, secretary; and Marianna Zajac, vice-president • Shevchenko Scientific Society: signed by Dr. Orest Popovych, president • Ukrainian Institute of America Inc.: signed by Jaroslav W. Kryshtalsky, president Stefan Hawrysz... and Joe Chabon. • The Ukrainian Museum: signed by Olya Hnateyko, president of the board, and Maria Shust, director • Dr. Eugene Fedorenko, president of the Ukrainian Educational Council Visit the websites of the UNA’s publications: • Women’s Association for the Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine Inc.: signed by Luba Siletsky, pres- ident, and Maria Lozynskyj, secretary www.ukrweekly.com • Dr. Ihor Pasichnyk, rector of the National University of Ostroh Academy www.svoboda-news.com No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 11

THE 36th CONVENTION OF THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Report of Resolutions Committee The Resolutions Committee members were: George Soltys, Branch 327/17; 4. Whereas the survival of the Maya Lew, Branch 5; Wasyl Szeremeta, Ukrainian National Association depends Branch 247/347; Olya Czerkas, Branch on the continual recruitment of new 381; Edward Melnyczuk, Branch 234. members and the continued selling of The committee reported the following new insurance and annuity policies; and proposals as resolutions and recommen- Whereas the branch secretaries repre- dations. sent the local presence in existence of the Ukrainian National Association in our RESOLUTIONS communities, 1. Whereas the 33rd, 34th and 35th Be it resolved, that branch secretaries Conventions resolved that the bust of the will be required to sell a minimum of late Patriarch Mstyslav be erected and three policies per year to remain in good dedicated at the UNA estate; and standing as branch secretaries. If the Whereas the General Assemblies after branch secretary feels that, in good con- all three conventions refused to follow science, he/she is unable to meet this the resolutions of the convention body, annual quota, he/she will be permitted to which is the supreme legislative body of petition the General Assembly for a our association; and waiver of that requirement. Whereas resolutions that are passed by Be it further resolved that the UNA the conventions are binding on the subse- Executive Committee is directed to pro- Roma Hadzewycz quent General Assembly, vide marketing and sales tools to all Wasyl Szeremeta (right) and George Soltys report for the Resolutions Committee. Be it resolved, that 36th UNA branch secretaries so that they can com- Convention directs the General Assembly pete on a more level playing field with which the proposed by-laws changes fashion in all events to be held on the as a priority item to erect and dedicate a competing products. These marketing would be considered for adoption. national, state or local level. bust of the late Patriarch Mstyslav at the and sales tools are to take advantage of Passed as a resolution UNA estate Soyuzivka as soon as possi- all media, both electronic and non-elec- Be it further resolved that the 36th ble from the conclusion of this conven- tronic. Convention of the Ukrainian National tion. Passed as a recommendation 7. Whereas the Convention By-Laws Association calls upon its official press Passed as a resolution Committee and Convention Financial organs, Svoboda and The Ukrainian 5. Whereas the Constitution and By- Committee fulfill important roles in the Weekly, to promote the greater knowl- 2. Whereas the official publications of Laws of the UNA represent the govern- life of the Ukrainian National edge of the Ukrainian Genocide of 1932- the Ukrainian National Association – ing rules for the Ukrainian National Association; and 1933 on their pages, as well as promote Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly – Association; and Whereas the convention body repre- the activities of the National Committee. represent a crucial public image for the Whereas the convention body repre- sents the supreme legislative body of our Passed as a resolution Ukrainian National Association and are sents the supreme legislative body of our association; and indispensable for the organization in the association; and Whereas the advisors elected by the 9. Whereas there is a need to encour- Ukrainian community at large, Whereas the convention body is asked convention body have asked for a greater age and facilitate enrollment of new Be it resolved, that a UNA to change by-laws on a quadrennial basis, role, members, Publications Endowment Fund be created Be it resolved, that the By-Laws Be it resolved, that the General Be it resolved, that appropriate train- to ensure the future of the UNA’s official Committee shall provide full disclosure Assembly assigns all interested advisors ing programs and activities be conducted publications, Svoboda and The Ukrainian concerning all recommended by-laws to be members of either the Convention by an accomplished organizer to enhance Weekly, via a permanent reserve fund. changes, including authorship and key By-Laws Committee or the Convention the sales skills of other members and that Passed as a resolution supporting arguments, regardless of Financial Committee. a separate section of the UNA website be whether the committee shall recommend Passed as a recommendation devoted to information, suggestions and 3. Whereas the official publications of certain recommendations and not others. advice for all secretaries. the Ukrainian National Association – Passed as a resolution 8. Whereas the year 2008 will mark Passed as a recommendation Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly – the 75th anniversary of the Ukrainian represent a crucial public image for the 6. Whereas presenting the proposed Genocide of 1932-33; and 10. Whereas time is limited at the con- Ukrainian National Association and are by-laws changes for the first time at a Whereas a National Committee to vention and many reports need to be indispensable for the marketing of the convention does not allow enough time Commemorate the Ukrainian Genocide reviewed in detail to ensure the contin- organization and its activities, for a thorough discussion, consideration of 1932-1933 was formed in 2005, whose ued good of the organization, Be it resolved, that the editors-in-chief and consultation, mandate was to promote knowledge of Be it resolved, that all General or their designated staff editors, of the Be it resolved, that the 36th the Ukrainian Genocide to the general Assembly reports be sent to all delegates UNA’s official publications, Svoboda and Convention directs the General Assembly American society, including government at least 30 days in advance of the con- The Ukrainian Weekly, may attend all to formulate a motion for a by-laws officials, media and the public, and vention in order to give delegates time to meetings of the General Assembly and change that would require all proposed Whereas specific projects include: review reports in a timely fashion. have the right to participate in discus- by-laws changes to be published in the • building a monument in Washington Be it further resolved that the minutes sions at those meetings in an advisory UNA’s official publications, Svoboda and to honor the memory of the victims of of the current convention of the capacity. The Ukrainian Weekly, not less than 60 the Ukrainian Genocide, Ukrainian National Association be dis- Passed as a resolution days prior to the UNA convention at • revoking the Pulitzer Prize awarded tributed to all delegates within six to The New York Times correspondent months of the conclusion of this conven- Walter Duranty, tion, and that the minutes be published in • introducing the history of the both Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly Report of the Petitions Committee Ukrainian Genocide into the history and as soon as possible. social studies curricula of American high Passed as a recommendation The Petitions Committee was made up Veterans memorial monuments to be schools, of the following selected members from erected in South Bound Brook, N.J. – • creating a traveling photo exhibit to 11. Whereas it is our duty as a the delegates present at the 36th UNA $300 rent throughout the United States, and Ukrainian fraternal organization to pro- Convention: Luba Keske, Branch 4) The Ukrainian Museum in New • advocating official recognition by mote and foster a love of the Ukrainian 257/307; Julian Pishko, Branch 385/368; York – $200 the United States Congress of the heritage and culture, organizing and edu- Ulana Prociuk, Branch 397; Irene 5) Ukrainian Museum in Detroit Ukrainian Famine as a genocide against cating Ukrainians, especially the youth, Pryjma, Branch 292; and Zynowia – $250 the Ukrainian people; and providing them with leadership to make Serafyn, Branch 175. 6) Ukrainian Gold Cross (Children’s Whereas it is our duty as a Ukrainian them aware of their national origin and Julian Pishko was chosen as the chair Camp), Lehighton, Pa. – $250 fraternal organization to ensure that the cultural heritage, of the committee from the five members 7) Immaculate Conception School, past needs to be remembered in order Be it resolved, that we must continue listed above. The Petitions Committee Michigan– $350 that such atrocities will not be repeated in the Cultural Courses for middle and high met a total of five times, and requested 8) Cheremosh Dance School, the future, school students, similar to the ones that petitions to be submitted by the dele- Philadelphia – $150 Be it resolved, that the 36th were held in previous years at Soyuzivka, gates. The following list contains the 9) California Association to Aid Convention of the Ukrainian National which would teach them language, her- petitions submitted, and the amounts rec- Ukraine – $400 Association supports the activity of the itage, geography, history and the arts, and ommended for each. 10) Cheremosh Dance Ensemble, National Committee to Commemorate be consistent with the mission of the 1) Ukrainian Youth Association Minnesota – $150 the Ukrainian Genocide of 1932-1933 Soyuzivka Heritage Foundation. (SUM) of Canada – $350 11) Ukrainian Community/Event and calls upon the UNA Executive Passed as a resolution 2) Plast Ukrainian Scouting Center, Minnesota – $250 Committee, the UNA General Assembly, Organization of Canada – $350 Total – $3,000 UNA branch secretaries and all UNA 12. Whereas it is very important that 3) Ukrainian American Veterans. To members to support the measures and help fund the Ukrainian American – Presented by Chairman Julian Pishko projects, and to participate in an active (Continued on page 12) 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 No. 24

THE 36th CONVENTION OF THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Report of Finance Committee Report of Secretaries Committee The Convention Finance Committee The following delegates were elected 2. There is a need to provide visual aid consists of the following members: to the Secretaries Committee: Anna materials to secretaries to assist them in Walter Kozicky, Branch 8; Gerald Tysiak, Burij, Branch 402/466; Eli Matiash, organizing new members. Visual aids Branch 13; Gloria Paschen, Branch Branch 120; Judith Hawryluk, Branch would include a booklet, as well as a CD 125/220; Michael Hrycyk, Branch 161; 360; Motria Milanytch, Branch 450/241; for laptop use, illustrating products and Joseph Chabon, Branch 242. and Oksana Trytjak, Branch 25. offered and advantages to each product, The Convention Finance Committee The committee is proposing four reso- photos, etc. Also, the power point presen- was charged with the responsibility to lutions and eight recommendations. tation should be made available to all make recommendations to convention secretaries for a presentation in their delegates of the General Assembly on RESOLUTIONS area. the following matters: 1. The 36th UNA Convention expects 3. Conserve policies by helping sus- • consider if an increase in compensation secretaries to dedicate much of their time pended members (whose policy lapse is was warranted for salaried members of the to organizing new members. within the three-year limit) to become General Assembly Executive Committee; 2. The 36th UNA Convention expects members in good standing. Retained • determine the per diem reimburse- secretaries, where possible, to find new members would earn credit for the secre- ment level for convention delegates; secretaries/organizers to replace them, if taries, which would count toward the • review the level of fraternal fees to they no longer can carry out their respon- members organized. Two retained mem- be levied on policyholders; and sibilities, and recommend them to the bers would be equivalent to one new • consider if a donation would be given member organized. national secretary and the District by each delegate and for what purpose. 4. Secretaries, who obtain a pour-in Committee. The Convention Finance Committee rider (single paid-up additions to life 3. The 36th UNA Convention calls for held a meeting to discuss the items listed policies) should get a commission for 5 percent reimbursement of expenses in with President Stefan Kaczaraj and Roma Hadzewycz their efforts. 2006 to active secretaries who organized Treasurer Roma Lisovich on Sunday, Slavko Tysiak delivers the Finance 5. It is recommended that the national May 28. The Convention Finance Committee report. a new member in 2005 and the 5 percent secretary give special attention to secre- Committee considered and reached deci- reimbursement to continue in 2007 to taries, who have difficulties organizing sions on each item listed above. The • The Fraternal Fund fee levied on secretaries who organize three new mem- new members with the goal of reviewing decisions are as follows: each UNA policyholder is recommended bers in 2006. their difficulties and assisting in their res- • No salary increase is recommended to be raised to $5 per year from the cur- 4. The 36th UNA Convention empha- olution. for salaried members of the General rent level of $3 per year. sizes the importance for new secretaries 6. To reinstate an insurance column in Assembly Executive Committee. • Recommend convention delegates to attend orientation courses and for all Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly, • The per diem rate for convention approve a $25 donation by each conven- secretaries, at least annually, to attend a which would not only provide informa- delegates is recommended to be $170 per tion delegate to the Soyuzivka Heritage one-day seminar or a refresher course tion to the readers but could also be used night. The per diem rate covers meals Foundation. The $25 donation is to be organized by the UNA. as a training tool for secretaries. deducted from the total combined per and lodging, including gratuities and RECOMMENDATIONS 7. To reinstate the bilingual UNA applicable taxes, to attend the 36th diem reimbursement that will be application and rate book. Regular Convention. In addition, con- received by delegates for attending the 1. The Home Office should periodical- 8. To help secretaries get new mem- vention delegates will be reimbursed for UNA’s 36th Regular Convention. ly include with the dues notices a bers, efforts should be made to increase use of personal automobiles to attend the These recommendations were made change-of-information form to remind UNA advertisements in newspapers, on convention at the rate of 48.5 cents per and accepted by the delegates to the 36th members to keep the names and address- radio and on TV, especially in Canada. mile. Tolls and other necessary trans- Regular Convention on Monday, May es of their beneficiaries up-to-date, as portation expenses will be allowed as 29. well as the information about themselves. – Presented by Motria Milanytch well. Public transportation and parking fees will be reimbursed based on actual – Report filed by Convention Finance cost as claimed. Committee Chairman Slavko Tysiak. FOR THE RECORD: Consul general’s

assigned active roles and responsibilities Report of Resolutions.... on the Convention Committee. greeting to Ukrainian National Association (Continued from page 11) Passed Below is the text of the greeting to founded in 1933. the delegates of the UNA convention the UNA’s 36th Convention delivered At the same time, the most significant understand and are well-informed of who 5. During the active summer months at by Mykola Kyrychenko, Ukraine’s con- achievement of the Ukrainian National the candidates are for elected offices, Soyuzivka, a staffed UNA kiosk should sul general in New York, on Sunday, Association, in my opinion, was and is Be it resolved, that for the primaries be created to disseminate pertinent infor- May 28, during the convention concert. its ability to unite Ukrainians abroad. all candidates running for elected office mation regarding the UNA and its prod- Today, just as 100 years ago, thousands must present themselves to the Elections ucts. I sincerely greet all delegates of the of Ukrainians are united around the Committee chairperson with their inten- Passed 36th Convention of the Ukrainian UNA. Having joined together, they do tion to run. The Elections Committee will National Association, the oldest, most not become lost in foreign lands and, then print a primary ballot with all names 6. All rooms and conference areas at active and largest, in terms of member- most importantly, they do not lose con- printed. Write-in ballots would still be Soyuzivka should have contemporary ship, Ukrainian organization in the tact with their historic homeland, but nur- permitted. telecommunication abilities, including United States and Canada. I wish you ture its historical and cultural heritage. Passed as a resolution phone service, cable television and all strength, good health, good fortune Thanks to the Ukrainian National Internet access. and productive work at this year’s Association, not only the Ukrainian RECOMMENDATIONS Did not pass deliberations. community in the U.S.A., but also 1. Soyuzivka should offer a senior citi- Taking advantage of this opportuni- American society as a whole learned zen discount for meals. 7. The UNA Convention should not be ty, I want to thank all the members of and continues to learn about the land Did not pass held over a holiday weekend. the Ukrainian National Association for described by Ivan Bahriany: Did not pass many years of devoted work for the 2. The Executive Board should contin- good of our homeland. Amidst the Slavic flatland, ue to monitor insurance and annuity 8. The manager of Soyuzivka shall It is difficult to describe all the Between Siberia and the ridge products to maintain competitive prod- have an opportunity to have meaningful achievements and successes of your Of the Carpathian Mountains – like ucts and prices with competing insurers. participation in all discussions during the renowned organization. For more than a winding ridge – This information should be disseminated meetings of the General Assembly. 100 years, the Ukrainian National Under the sun flows to the branch secretaries to assist them in Passed Association has conducted so many Ukraine. selling UNA products to future and pres- cultural, humanitarian, artistic and ent clients. 9. Because a transfer of Soyuzivka to scholarly activities, exhibits, confer- Dear Friends: Passed the Soyuzivka Heritage Foundation will ences and concerts that it is impossible In concluding my brief remarks, allow 3. Since energy costs account for a not make it self-sufficient, but will only to count them all. me to thank you for all the efforts you large portion of Soyuzivka expenses, the hide the problem, it is strongly recom- The history of the Ukrainian National have made to boost the image of Ukraine, management and staff of Soyuzivka mended that the 36th Convention of the Association is to a large degree the his- for your dedication to the all-important should continue to take all steps possible Ukrainian National Association cease its tory of Ukrainianism abroad, of priorities of statehood, spirituality, nation- to make sure the operations and buildings support of Soyuzivka by June 30, 2007, Ukrainians of the emigration. al awareness and cultural identity. at Soyuzivka are as energy-efficient as and publish a bimonthly progress report That is why it is no surprise that the I thank you also for the invitation to be possible. commencing in August 2006. true and genuine reflection of this life present at your convention, and I wish all Passed Did not pass can be seen in the newspapers pub- of us sunny skies over our dear Ukraine. lished by the UNA – Svoboda, founded 4. When geographically feasible, advi- – Presented by Wasyl Szeremeta and in 1893, and The Ukrainian Weekly, – Translated by The Ukrainian Weekly sors of the General Assembly should be George Soltys No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 13

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Ukrainian leaders participate in UNA’s convention banquet by Roma Hadzewycz KERHONKSON, N.Y. – In keeping with Ukrainian National Association tradi- tion, a banquet was among the highlights of the UNA convention program. And, as is customary, the banquet was attended by representatives of many Ukrainian com- munity institutions and organizations, among them Church leaders and heads of national organizations. (A list of distin- guished guests attending the convention banquet appears on page 10.) Also present was Dr. Viktor O. Nikitiuk, minister-counselor of the Embassy of Ukraine, who delivered the keynote address in the absence of Ambassador Oleh Shamshur. The invocation at the banquet held on Sunday evening, May 28, was delivered by Bishop Paul Chomnycky, recently installed eparch of the Ukrainian Catholic Roma Hadzewycz Eparchy of Stamford; while the benedic- Bishop Paul Chomycky (right) of Stamford with Michael Sawkiw Jr., Minister-Counselor Viktor O. Nikitiuk with UNA tion was offered by the Rev. George president of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. First Vice-President Martha Lysko. Bazylevsky of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. The “UNA Anthem” Soyuzivka, which he characterized “as a bit going first vice-president of the UNA. was a creation of the Ukrainian nation, was sung by Sviatoslava Kaczaraj, wife of of Ukraine’s Carpathian mountains,” and to Mrs. Lysko introduced former was also your creation,” he added. the UNA president. the UNA’s 36th Convention. He then turned President Ulana Diachuk and former The Ukrainian diplomat concluded his President Stefan Kaczaraj opened the the running of the banquet program over to Vice-President Nestor Olesnycky, with remarks with a call to diaspora banquet by welcoming everyone to mistress of ceremonies Martha Lysko, out- their spouses, who were among the long- Ukrainians to actively support Ukraine: time UNA activists present that evening. “Ukraine needs your experience, your In his address, Dr. Nikitiuk conveyed knowledge, your inspiration and your greetings to the UNA and its convention contacts. ... Let us demonstrate that we delegates from Ambassador Shamshur, are one nation that can turn its victory noting that the UNA is “the oldest and into something unique, beautiful and most well-known organization of unforgettable. May Ukraine arise and Ukrainians in America.” He stated: “You blossom as it has never before blos- do much to guarantee that the flame of somed.” Ukrainianism is not extinguished on Also addressing the banquet was the American land. You do much to support chair of the Convention Committee, Ukraine. For this we extend sincere Oksana Trytjak, who thanked her com- thanks.” mittee members for all their hard work Dr. Nikitiuk went on to speak about and “complete dedication” to ensuring the victory of the Orange Revolution, the success of the 36th UNA Convention. adding that Ukrainian Americans, too, (The names of committee members contributed to this victory. “The moral appeared in last’s week editorial titled strength that sprouted, grew and blos- “Rolling the credits.”) somed in today’s Ukraine always lived in The musical interlude during the ban- your hearts, “ he continued. “Without it quet was provided by singer Olya Fryz, you would not have been able, during the with piano accompaniment by Andrij course of the last century, to maintain Stasiw. Ms. Fryz performed a variety of your language and culture, and memory musical selections, including the retro of the homeland.” hits of Bohdan Wesolowsky (1915- “You safeguarded this illustrious 1971), a popular composer of Ukrainian Olya Fryz during her performance at the banquet. Ukrainian spirit. ... The maidan, which tangos, foxtrots, waltzes and rumbas.

Convention concert features performances of music and dance

Roma Hadzewycz Russ Chelak KERHONKSON, N.Y. – A concert featuring performances by the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York (above, left), the Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (right), baritone Oleh Chmyr and violinist Marian Pidvirny was on the agenda of the UNA’s 36th Convention on Sunday afternoon, May 28. Delivering a greeting to the UNA was Mykola Kyrychenko, Ukraine’s consul general in New York. (The full text of his remarks appears on page 12.) 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 No. 24 NEWSBRIEFS Putin comments on NATO expansion CLASSIFIEDS (Continued from page 2) MOSCOW – President Vladimir Putin CLASSIFIEDS told reporters in Novo-Ogaryovo on June Crimean port of Feodosiya last month has TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI, (973) 292-9800 x 3040 2 that Russia does not understand the rea- sparked continuing anti-NATO protests on or e-mail: [email protected] sons for further NATO eastward enlarge- the peninsula. 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Consumer gas prices to double NEWSBRIEFS Ñ¥ÎËÏÓÒfl ÒÛÏÌÓ˛ ‚¥ÒÚÍÓ˛, ˘Ó ‚ ÒÛ·ÓÚÛ, KYIV – Ukraine’s Cabinet of (Continued from page 14) 6 Ú‡‚Ìfl 2006 . ‚¥‰¥È¯Î‡ Û ÅÓÊÛ ‚¥˜Ì¥ÒÚ¸ Ministers has decided to increase the gas have demanded the resignation of the price for individual consumers to 414 hrv ̇¯‡ ̇ȉÓÓʘ‡ defense and foreign ministers over the ($82) per 1,000 cubic meters as of July 1, ÑêìÜàçÄ, åÄåÄ ¥ ÅÄÅñü Feodosiya incident. (RFE/RL Newsline) up from an average of 220 hrv at present, Anti-NATO protests continue the Ukrayinska Pravda website reported, quoting Energy Minister Ivan Plachkov. Ò‚. Ô. PARTENIT, Ukraine – Activists of “The decision in principle has been made, Ukrainian pro-Russian parties – the while the differentiation of tariffs is yet to ãßÑßü åÄäÄêÖçäé Communist Party, the People’s Opposition be discussed by us,” Mr. Plachkov added. Bloc and Ukrainian Cossacks – on June 2 This year the government already raised ̇. 3 ˜Â‚Ìfl 1921 ÓÍÛ ‚ ÑÓ̈¸ÍÛ, ì͇ªÌ‡. prevented a group of U.S. reservists from gas tariffs for the population and corpo- ÑÓ̸͇ ÔÓÍ¥ÈÌËı ÑÏËÚ‡ ßıÚ¥flÓ‚‡ Ú‡ ÄÎÂÍÒ‡Ì‰Ë Á ‰ÓÏÛ ÅÓȘÂÌÍÓ. reaching a Ukrainian Defense Ministry rate consumers by 25 percent as of May. sanatorium in the village of Partenit in A gas supply deal between the Ukrainian èÄçÄïàÑÄ ·Û· ‚¥‰Ô‡‚ÎÂ̇ ‚ Ô’flÚÌˈ˛, 12 Ú‡‚Ìfl 2006 . ‚ government and Russia’s Gazprom in Crimea, Interfax reported. The Americans, Û͇ªÌÒ¸-Í¥È Ô‡‚ÓÒ·‚Ì¥È ˆÂÍ‚¥ Ò‚. èÓÍÓ‚Ë Û î¥Îfl‰Âθ٥ª. who arrived the previous day in January increased the gas price for Symferopol by plane and after encounter- Ukraine from $50 to $95 per 1,000 cubic ing a road blockage on their way to meters. (RFE/RL Newsline) èéïéêéççß ÇßÑèêÄÇà ‚¥‰·ÛÎËÒfl ‚ ÒÛ·ÓÚÛ, 13 Ú‡‚Ìfl 2006 . ‚ Û͇ªÌ- Partenit, reportedly had to be housed at a Ò¸Í¥È Ô‡‚ÓÒ·‚Ì¥È Í‡Ú‰¥ Ò‚. ÇÓÎÓ‰ËÏˇ Û î¥Îfl‰Âθ٥ª, ‡ ‚¥‰Ú‡Í ̇ different sanatorium in Alushta. Anti- Kyiv tops in per capital wage ˆ‚ËÌÚ‡¥ Ò‚. Ä̉¥fl è‚ÓÁ‚‡ÌÓ„Ó ‚ ë. Ň‚̉ ÅÛÍÛ, ç. ÑÊ. NATO protests in Crimea began last week, KYIV – According to the State Statistics after the U.S. naval cargo ship Advantage Committee, the city of Kyiv continues to ì „ÎË·ÓÍÓÏÛ ÒÏÛÚÍÛ Á‡Î˯ËÎËÒfl: brought construction materials and equip- lead the country in terms of salaries paid. In ment to the port of Feodosiya in order to April the average per capita wage in the ˜ÓÎÓ‚¥Í – Åéêàë upgrade a training range near the town of Ukrainian capital amounted to 1,687.50 hrv ÒËÌË – ëÇüíéëãÄÇ Á ‰ÛÊËÌÓ˛ åÄêßâäéû ¥ ‰¥Ú¸ÏË: Staryi Krym. Anti-NATO protesters are (about $335 U.S.) per month. Average êéëíàëãÄÇéå, ÇëÖÇéãéÑéå, Åéüçéå, continuing to block the Feodosiya port to wages grew from March to April in nine êìëãÄçéû, áéêüçäéû, üêÖåßâäéû ¥ prevent the cargo from being transferred to regions and in Crimea. In four regions aver- åÖãÄçéå the training range, which is also reportedly age wages exceeded 1,000 hrv per month. being picketed. (RFE/RL Newsline) – ßÉéê Á ‰ÛÊËÌÓ˛ åÄêßéãéû ¥ ‰¥Ú¸ÏË: íéåäéå, Per capital wages in the Ternopil region ëÄÇéû ¥ êìëãÄçéå were reported as Ukraine’s lowest, averag- Ukrainian studies in Peremyshl ¯‚‡£Â͇ – êÄ∫ëÄ ßïíßüêéÇ Á ‰Ó˜ÍÓ˛ ûãß∏û Á ˜ÓÎÓ‚¥ÍÓÏ ing 682.30 hrv per month. (Ukrinform) éêÖëíéå ¥ ‰¥Ú¸ÏË Ú‡ ÒËÌÓÏ ûêäéå KYIV – The State High Professional Crimean Rada approves Cabinet School in the town of Peremyshl Ú‡ ·ÎËʘ‡ ¥ ‰‡Î¸¯‡ Ó‰Ë̇ ‚ ÄÏÂˈ¥, ä‡Ì‡‰¥, èÓθ˘¥ ¥ (Przemysl), Poland, has started enrolling stu- SYMFEROPOL – The Supreme ì͇ªÌ¥. dents who will major in the new discipline Council of the Autonomous Republic of of Ukrainian studies, it was reported on June Crimea on June 2 appointed Viktor Plakida Ç¥˜Ì‡ ∫ª ԇϒflÚ¸! 1. The new department’s classes will start on as prime minister of the autonomous gov- October 1, 2006. The new discipline’s intro- ernment on the peninsula, UNIAN report- ––––––––––––––––––––– duction is viewed as an early step toward ed. The Crimean legislature also approved á‡Ï¥ÒÚ¸ Í‚¥Ú¥‚ Ó‰Ë̇ ÔÓÒËÚ¸ ÒÍ·‰‡ÚË ÔÓÊÂÚ‚Ë Ì‡ converting the school into the State East a Cabinet, which comprises three first vice ì͇ªÌÒ¸ÍËÈ åÛÁÂÈ ‚ ç˛-âÓÍÛ ‡·Ó ̇ European High School. Those who will prime ministers, three vice prime ministers äËπ‚Ó-åÓ„ËÎflÌÒ¸ÍÛ îÛ̉‡ˆ¥˛ Û ó¥Í‡£Ó ¥ ‚ËÒË·ÚË Ì‡ ‡‰ÂÒÛ: major in Ukrainian studies will be entitled to and 11 ministers. The 100-seat Supreme translator and/or journalist certificates. The Council is headed by Anatolii Hrytsenko, ßhor Makarenko, 344 Sommerville Pl., Yonkers, NY 10703. school is located in eastern Poland, adjacent leader of the For Yanukovych bloc, which to Ukraine’s territory. (Ukrinform) has 44 deputies. (RFE/RL Newsline)

It is with profound sorrow that we inform our family, friends, acquaintances and the Ukrainian community of the death on May 30, 2006, at the age of 93 of our á ‚ÓÎ¥ ÇÒÂ‚Ë¯Ì¸Ó„Ó ‚¥‰¥È¯Ó‚ beloved Father, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, Cousin and Uncle Û ÅÓÊÛ ‚¥˜Ì¥ÒÚ¸ Û ‚¥‚ÚÓÓÍ, 2 Ú‡‚Ìfl 2006 ., Á‡ÓÒÏÓÚÂÌËÈ ç‡ÈÒ‚flÚ¥¯ËÏË í‡È̇ÏË Ì‡¯ ̇ȉÓÓʘËÈ Zynovij Sawyckyj åìÜ, ÅÄíúäé, ÑßÑé, ÅêÄí ¥ ëÖëíêßçéä Born on Nov. 26, 1912, in Bibrka, near Lviv, Ukraine, the son of the Rev. Josyf Sawyckyj (a Ò‚. Ô. catechist in Stryj) and Ludmila (nee Levytska) Sawycka. Graduate of the 'gymnasium' in Stryj, Lysenko Ukrainian Music Institute and Lviv University Law School, all in Ukraine. After arrival in the U.S. in 1949, active in the cultural life of the ëíÖèÄç äìêàãÄë Ukrainian community in Utica, NY, member of St. Volodymyr the Great Ukrainian Catholic Church in Utica from 1949 to 1982, and from 1983 to 2006 a parishioner at St. Vladimir's ‰-. ‚ÂÚ. ωˈËÌË ¥ „Óχ‰Ò¸ÍËÈ ‰¥fl˜ Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Stamford, CT, member of The Ukrainian Museum in New ̇. 6 βÚÓ„Ó 1921 . Û èÓβıÓ‚¥ ‚ ì͇ªÌ¥ York City, and friend of the Mykhailo Hrushevsky Historic-Cultural Museum in Kyiv, Ukraine. èÄêÄëíÄë ‚¥‰·Û‚Òfl 5 Ú‡‚Ìfl ‚ ÔÓıÓÓÌÌÓÏÛ Á‡‚‰ÂÌÌ¥ Hines-Rinaldi. A panakhyda-requiem observance took place at 7:30 pm on June 2, 2006, at Leo Gallagher èéïéêéççß ÇßÑèêÄÇà ‚¥‰·ÛÎËÒfl ‚ ÒÛ·ÓÚÛ 6 Ú‡‚Ìfl Ó „Ó‰. 12-¥È ÔÓÎ. ‚ and Son Funeral Home, Greenwich, CT. A funeral liturgy was celebrated on June 3, 2006, at ä‡ÈÓ‚ÓÏÛ ëÓ·Ó¥ èÂÒ‚flÚÓª êÓ‰ËÌË Û Ç‡¯¥Ì£ÚÓÌ¥ ¥ ̇ ˆ‚ËÌÚ‡¥ Cedar Hill. 9:30 a.m. at St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 24 Wenzel Terrace, Stamford, CT. Ç „ÎË·ÓÍÓÏÛ ÒÏÛÚÍÛ Á‡Î˯ËÎËÒfl: Burial was on June 3, 2006, at St. Andrew's Cemetery in South Bound Brook, N.J. ‰ÛÊË̇ – éãúÉÄ ÒËÌ – èÖíêé Á ‰ÛÊËÌÓ˛ ßêÖçéû He leaves in sorrow: ‰Ó̸ÍË – éãÖçäÄ Á ÏÛÊÂÏ ûêß∏å ÑéÅóÄçëúäàå – ãüêàëÄ Á ÏÛÊÂÏ ëíßÇéå ãÄçç Son Jurij Savyckyj ‚ÌÛÍË – ãßÑßü Á ÏÛÊÂÏ êàóÄêÑéå ÅÄãÄÜ Daughter Anisa Handzia Mycak with husband George Grandchildren Christine Hladky with husband Alexander – èÄÇãé Danylo Savyckyj with wife Natalia – åÄêäßüç ¥ êéåÄç ÑéÅóÄçëúäß Maksym Mycak ÒÂÒÚË – íÖéÑéáßü, ¥ íÖêÖëÄ Á Ó‰Ë̇ÏË ‚ ì͇ªÌ¥ Great-grandchildren Olenka Hladky and Roma Hladky – ãûÅÄ Á Ó‰ËÌÓ˛ Cousin Ksenia Antypiw – ÇßêÄ Á Ó‰ËÌÓ˛ Second Cousins Myklasevych, Tyshovnytsky, Sawyckyj, Zin'ko,Okhrim families ·‡ÚË – êéåÄç Á Ó‰ËÌÓ˛ In-Laws Klufas, Doberczak, Omecinsky, Nadraga, Tsaryk, Wirszczuk, – ÇÄëàãú Á Ó‰ËÌÓ˛ ‚ ì͇ªÌ¥ Mycak, Dragan, Komarynsky families ÚÂÚ‡ – MAêßâäÄ äéêÑìÅÄ-êÄâäéÇëúäÄ Á Ó‰Ë̇ÏË Friends Ivanka Poloziak, Mykola Kucherenko ‚ ì͇ªÌ¥ And many beloved nieces, nephews and friends in the United States, Canada and Ukraine. Ú‡ ·ÎËʘ‡ ¥ ‰‡Î¸¯‡ Ó‰Ë̇ ‚ ÄÏÂˈ¥, ä‡Ì‡‰¥ Ú‡ ‚ ì͇ªÌ¥ Vichnaya Pamyat'! Eternal Memory. Ç¥˜Ì‡ âÓÏÛ Ô‡Ï’flÚ¸! In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Ukrainian Museum (Zynovij and Dr. á‡Ï¥ÒÚ¸ Í‚¥Ú¥‚ ̇ ÏÓ„ËÎÛ èÓÍ¥ÈÌÓ„Ó Ó‰Ë̇ ÔÓÒËÚ¸ ÒÍ·‰‡ÚË ÔÓÊÂÚ‚Ë Ì‡: Teodozia Sawyckyj Memorial Fund), 222 E. 6th St., New York, NY 10003; to the Ukrainian Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family (Belltower Fund) Catholic University in Lviv through the Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation (Rev. Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation (ìäì) Josyf, Ludmila and Zynovij Sawyckyj Memorial Fund), 2247 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL US-Ukraine Foundation 60622-4828; or the UNWLA Scholarship Fund (Dr. Teodozia Sawycka Memorial Fund), 171 Main St., P.O. Box 24, Matawan, NJ 07747-0024. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 No. 24

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EAST 2006 No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 17 “Music at the Grazhda” presents its 2006 season program by Ika Koznarska Casanova cert appearance in the United States. ture, animated and documentary. The films music director for the series, since 2003, A fund-raising concert to benefit the are in Ukrainian with English subtitles. is Mr. Vynnytsky, with Ika Koznarska JEWETT, N.Y. – “Music at the MACGC will be held on July 15 with The program presenter is Yuri I. Shevchuk, Casanova, executive director, and Dr. Grazhda,” held under the auspices of Music Yuri Kharenko, violin; Natalia Khoma, lecturer of Ukrainian language and culture Sonevytsky, honorary chairman of the and Art Center of Greene County cello; and Volodymyr Vynnytsky, piano. at the department of Slavic languages of board. (MACGC), embarks on its 24th season, pre- The “Music at the Grazhda” Chamber Columbia University, and founder and Concerts are held at the Grazhda on senting a program of seven concerts to be Music Society – Alexandre Brussilovsky, director of the Ukrainian Film Club. Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., unless oth- held July 2 through September 2, in the violin; Oleksandr Abayev, violin; Borys The final concert of the season, to take erwise indicated. Tickets – $15, general architecturally distinctive Grazhda hall. As Deviatov, viola; Natalia Khoma, cello; place on September 2, will feature the admission; $12 for members and senior part of this season’s special events, there will Volodymyr Vynnytsky, piano – will mark acclaimed Leontovych String Quartet, citizens; free for students – are available be a Ukrainian film festival, with screenings its third season as the MACGC’s resident with Yuri Mazurkevich, violin; Yuri at the door. held on two separate occasions in August. ensemble with a concert on July 29. Kharenko, violin; Borys Deviatov, viola; The Grazhda is located on Route 23A The season will open on a somewhat Baritone Oleh Chmyr, soloist with the and Volodymyr Panteleyev, cello. in Jewett, N.Y., five miles west of the different note from the MACGC’s tradi- New Jersey State Opera and Distinguished town of Hunter and two miles east of * * * tional classical music concert program- Artist of Ukraine, as well as recipient of Lexington. It is within an hour’s drive ming, when, on Sunday, July 2, Vasyl Ukraine’s National Presidential Award and Founded in 1983 by Ukrainian from Albany via the New York State Popadiuk takes center stage, ushering in Medal for Art and Culture (2005), will American composer and musicologist Dr. Thruway, Exit 21 – Catskill and two and the Fourth of July weekend celebrations appear in concert on August 5 in a pro- Ihor Sonevytsky, the Music and Art a half hours from New York City via the in a concert marked by a vibrant fusion gram titled “European Vocal Miniatures.” Center of Greene County has become an thruway, Exit 20 – Saugerties. of Slavic and gypsy music. On Friday, August 11, Andrea established presence in the Catskill Additional information is available by Mr. Popadiuk, formerly first violin with Odezynska, an independent filmmaker region and on the Ukrainian American calling Christyna Bodnar Sheldon, press the orchestra of the Hopak National and a professor of film at the School of classical music scene in general. The and public liaison, 518-263-4619. Ensemble in Kyiv and currently a Toronto- Visual Arts, will have two of her award- based star soloist who performs world-wide, winning video films screened at the will appear with his five-member band Papa Grazhda: the recently completed new Duke, in a performance that promises to be documentary “The Whisperer,” about a Ukrainian folk arts program stunning, electrifying and passionate. Also traditional village healer from Ukraine; featured in the opening concert will be and the short comedy film “Dora Was vocalist Marianna Vynnytska. Dysfunctional.” Time: 8 p.m. offered at the Grazhda Prize-winning pianist Serhiy Salov, The children’s Ukrainian folk-singing JEWETT, N.Y. – A rich and varied pro- Conn., instructor, August 7-11; and, 27, recipient of the First Grand Prize and program recital, under the direction of gram of Ukrainian folk arts, held under • gerdany (bead necklace stringing), Audience Award at the Montreal Anna Bachynska, former soprano with the auspices of Music and Art Center of (instructor to be announced), August 7-11. International Musical Competition the Lviv Opera and currently a music Greene County, is being offered as part of In addition, a two-week Ukrainian (2004) and laureate of the 5th teacher and choir director in New York the summer program at the Grazhda. folk-singing program, under the direc- Hamamatsu (Japan, 2003), Tunbridge City, will be held on August 12. Among the workshops offered are tion of Anna Bachynska, will be held Wells (United Kingdom, 2002) and the A selection of some of the best works four one-week courses in the following: on July 31-August 11. Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud (Paris, by Ukrainian filmmakers produced over • pysanky (Ukrainian Easter egg For additional information and to 2001) international piano competition the course of the last five years will be pre- decorating) and ceramics, with New register for the workshops and the chil- will appear in concert on July 8. sented in a program titled “And the Ship York-based artist Sofika Zielyk, dren’s folk-singing program, contact A native of Donetsk, Mr. Salov studied Sails on: Ukrainian Cinema Today.” Films instructor, July 31- August 4; the respective instructors: Ms. Zielyk, abroad in Freiburg, Germany, going on to will be shown on two separate evenings, • embroidery, with Lubow Wolynec, 212-533-6419; Ms. Wolynec, 203- pursue graduate studies in London. He Friday, August 19 (at 9 p.m.), and curator and librarian at the Ukrainian 327-7899 (work); or Ms. Bachynska, now resides in Montreal. Mr. Salov’s Saturday, August 20 (at 6 and 8 p.m.), in Museum and Library of Stamford, 718-271-987. recital at the Grazhda marks his first con- the following three categories: short fea-

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Ukrainian American Veterans Ukrainian American Veterans Post 17 elects new officers PASSAIC, N.J. – Members of SScchhoollaarrsshhiipp FFuunndd Ukrainian American Veterans Post 17 held their annual election of officers on Application: Applications for scholarship money to attend May 11. Walter Kupecky, UAV branch commander, called on the nominating college are being accepted until August 31, 2006. committee of Jim Fedorko, Andrew Hadzewycz and Wolodymyr Kovbasniuk Eligibility: Undergraduate students in degree programs that for their recommendations. are descendants of Ukrainian American Veterans are eligi- Candidates for the 2006-2007 year ble. who were elected unanimously included Post Commander Fedorko, Vice- Donations: Those interested in supporting the project can Commander Hadzewycz, Treasurer John make donations. Make checks out to: UAV Scholarship Fund. Luchejko, Welfare Officer Zenko Halkowycz, Chaplain Frank Nakonechny and Trustees Peter Babirad and Walter The application and essay requirement can be found on Kupecky. Additional appointments had www.uavets.org Mr. Halkowycz as adjutant and Mr. Kupecky as membership officer. Applications or donations can be sent to: The installation of the new officers Nicholas Skirka was conducted by Past National 109 Windsor Terrace Commander Gene Sagasz, with a recep- tion following the ceremony. Yonkers, N.Y. 10701 The new commander of Post 17, Mr. Phone: 914-965-3707 Fedorko graduated from California Jim Fedorko Email: [email protected] University, Pennsylvania, in 1990 with a master’s of science degree in 1996. He as a medical officer. His latest assign- served in various positions with the army ment had him as a preventive medical medical corps and was stationed in officer at Mac Donald Army Hospital, Walter Reed Army Hospital’s institute Fort Eustis, Va. Mr. Fedorko is employed for research, doing work in the bio- with the Passaic County Department of chemistry division. Health and Environmental Sciences. As a captain in the Army reserve, Mr. For more information on the UAV Fedorko was activated for the invasion Post 17 and its membership, readers can of Iraq and served in the support capacity call Mr. Kupecky at 973-696-7209. Duzyj runs for re-election as county commissioner by Anatoli W. Murha Warren is home to many Ukrainian Americans. Mr. Duzyj currently serves as WARREN, Mich. – Elected in 2004 to president of the board of directors for the position of Macomb County Ukrainian Future Credit Union, and is a Commissioner for District 1, Andrey member of the board of directors for the Duzyj is back on the campaign trail, Ukrainian Cultural Center, both based in seeking re-election to represent the peo- Warren. ple of Warren. Situated in southern He is married to Doris (Nachwostach). Macomb County, Warren is Michigan’s Both are members of St. Josaphat third largest city. Over the course of his term, Ukrainian Catholic Church. The couple Commissioner Duzyj has served his dis- has three children, Christina, Mykola and trict by voting to keep county property Melanie. taxes at current rates, the third lowest in As an active community leader and the state of Michigan. He has participated resident of Warren for over 35 years, Mr. in the National Reading Month for Head Duzyj’s said, “There is no greater calling Start Children; initiated a program to than to serve your community, and it has retrain workers recently unemployed in been my distinct honor to represent Macomb County; worked to keep dispos- Macomb County’s District 1.” al of prescription drugs from polluting If re-elected in November, Mr. Duzyj, our lakes and streams; co-hosted town a Democrat, said he will continue to rep- hall meetings of county, police and city resent the interests of his district, adding leaders addressing challenges facing “I’m interested in ideas and feedback for District 1; and supported seniors pro- creating a stronger future for Macomb grams. County.” The Macomb County Board of Mr. Duzyj’s involvement includes Commissioners serves as the legislative, serving on the Budget, Finance and administrative and policy-making body Senior Citizens committees of the com- for Macomb County. The board is com- missioners. He served on a special ethics posed of 26 commissioners who are committee and voted for a new county elected every other year for a two-year policy to stop cronyism and nepotism in term from 26 districts of nearly equal county hiring. population. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 No. 24

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duct fund-raising within our communi- “Occupancy of 70 to 80 percent is normal success cannot be replicated elsewhere. In UNA Convention... ties. A credit union leader, he pledged to year-round, but we need better facilities,” he addition, he said the UNA has to spend (Continued from page 9) speak about a matching funds program at continued. He also emphasized the need for some money on training and retraining of (Branch 174) and Vera Krywyj (Branch an upcoming conference of the Ukrainian better promotion and for advertising among branch secretaries. 174) and Ms. Hadzewycz (Branch 287- National Credit Union Association. other ethnic groups. Still other possibilities Turning to the UNA’s newly elected 340) – had met to outline what the con- Lubov Steletsky (Branch 10) focused for the estate include the construction of advisors, the president said that he will vention news release should contain and on the potential UNA membership condominiums and a time-share program, require each advisor to organize three to decided to ask delegates to suggest which among new immigrants, underlining, Mr. Kaczaraj said, adding that what is most four meetings per year to which the Home news media in their areas should receive however, that “we have to speak to them needed is an investor to fund this. Office will send a representative to speak releases about the UNA convention. in terms they understand.” She added that On the insurance side, Mr. Kaczaraj said about the UNA. “First we need to tell peo- Also on the final day of deliberations, we must stop speaking about “us and the UNA needs sales agents to sell to new ple about the UNA, and then we can sell Advisor Vasyl Luchkiw led a brief cere- them” and welcome new arrivals as immigrants. He pointed to Washington and insurance to them,” he underlined. mony to recognize all veterans of both the members of our community. Pennsylvania, where organizers have been After the president’s remarks, the con- U.S. and Ukrainian armed forces on the Olha Maruszczak (Branch 82/341) very successful among this segment of the vention was adjourned with the singing occasion of Memorial Day. After he asked said that, if presented a choice between Ukrainian community, and asked why this of the Ukrainian national anthem. veterans of various wars and conflicts to the UNA’s publications and Soyuzivka, rise, the convention delegates gave them a she would choose the newspapers standing ovation. He then called for a because without them the UNA will not moment of silence to honor those who fell continue to exist. in battle and deceased veterans. Slavko Tysiak (Branch 13) emphasized Next came the announcement of the final that the UNA needs succession planning results of voting for Supreme Assembly and suggested that a mentoring program offices (see complete results published in be set up to train future branch secretaries. last week’s issue), during which 108 per- Responding to one delegate’s state- ST. ANNE UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CHURCH sons out of the 113 authorized voted. The ment that the lone candidate for president 1545 Easton Road, Warrington, PA 18976 subsequent swearing in of new executive did not present any campaign platform officers, auditors and advisors was conduct- and a question about what the newly re- (215) 343-0779 ed by outgoing Advisor Stefan Hawrysz, elected president wants to accomplish in the most senior member of the General the next four years, Mr. Kaczaraj focused Sunday, JUNE 25, 2006 Assembly present at the convention. on three main topics: UNA publications, Soyuzivka and insurance sales. 1-7 p.m. The UNA’s future He noted that upgraded websites are in The final item on the agenda was dis- the works for both The Ukrainian Weekly LIVE POLKA BAND “The Villagers” cussion on the topic “UNA: Shaping the and Svoboda and expressed his opinion Future.” It was a wide-ranging discussion that other Ukrainian community institu- that touched on various facets of the tions, too, should support the newspapers UKRAINIAN FOOD UNA’s work, from its newspapers to since they use them to share information Pierogy, Holubschi, Holushky, Kielbasa and more Soyuzivka, the UNA Scholarship about their activities with our communi- Program, the potential market for UNA ty. 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from low-income families, achieve good and possibly others, he said. “Above all, we want these celebrations National University... grades and demonstrate patriotic ideals. In addition to the library, the universi- to have a wide resonance throughout (Continued from page 1) The Dr. Volodymyr Kuz Fund, named ty is constructing a $500,000 lecture hall, Ukraine and to interest Ukrainian teach- efforts to create a diaspora studies institute. in honor of the Canadian marathon run- Dr. Pasichnyk said. ers and students to learn our history,” Dr. Since these initial contacts, diaspora ner, awards $50 annually to 20 new stu- It plans new residence halls because it Pasichnyk said. “The Ostroh princedom contributions have played an integral role dents who don’t drink or smoke and con- now faces a housing shortage, given that and the Ostroh Academy is the most glo- in the university’s reconstruction and sistently engage in sports. the vast majority of students arrive from rious page of our history which, unfortu- development, Dr. Pasichnyk said. American Natalia Danylenko has other Ukrainian cities to study. nately, is largely unknown.” organized an annual competition in Although the National University of This year Ostroh Academy is celebrat- First Lady Kateryna Yushchenko, who Ukrainian patriotism, “Honor the Past, Ostroh Academy is a government institu- ing the 430th anniversary of its founding recently visited Ostroh Academy to lead Building the Future,” that offers students tion, it receives minimal funding from as the first institution of higher education the “Honor the Past, Building the Future” significant awards. the state that covers only salaries, utility not only in Ukraine, but all of Eastern contest, said the school is a center of However, Ostroh Academy isn’t bills and occasional improvements. Europe. spirituality, scholarship and tolerance. dependent on the diaspora and has devel- For example, the Ukrainian govern- The festivities will also mark the 425th Students asked whether she would oped other sources of income to finance ment provided $60,000 of the library’s anniversary of the Ostroh Bible, the first want her children to attend the National its revival, Dr. Pasichnyk said. published in a Slavic language, and the University of Ostroh Academy. $1.2 million total cost, while the diaspora Though he declined to reveal the uni- 450th anniversary of the Peresopnytska “I would be proud if they studied contributed about $200,000. versity’s annual budget, significant Gospel, the first text that resembles con- here,” Mrs. Yushchenko said. “But I About 80 percent of the funding for sources of revenue include foreign lan- temporary Ukrainian and contains the first know that for them to gain admission the library came from diaspora sources – guage courses and correspondence documented reference to Ukraine. they would have to be well-prepared, and the majority of which was American, Dr. course tuition, he said. Dr. Pasichnyk has invited President we still have to work another 10 years for Pasichnyk said. Ukrainian patrons also have arisen. Yushchenko to unveil the new library in our children to have the necessary Since 1999, Dr. Kuropas has directed When he was director of the National October and kick off the commemoration. knowledge.” the Friends of the National University of Bank of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko Ostroh Academy, which is affiliated with contributed to the university. the Ukrainian National Foundation So did former Lviv Mayor Lubomyr (UNF) through which he helped raise Buniak, until his ouster last year. $290,000 in the diaspora. “When we opened, no one believed Dr. Pasichnyk estimates that the U.S. that Ostroh Academy could be reborn,” diaspora contributes about $50,000 annu- Dr. Pasichnyk said. “Lubomyr Buniak ally through the Ukrainian National was one of the few people who Association, the parent body of the UNF. believed.” In addition, the UNA contributes at Exchange programs have brought least $10,000 annually to a program American professors to teach for a enabling the university to recruit talented semester at the university, and 30 Ostroh orphans or semi-orphaned children from students trade places with Canadian uni- villages into a preparatory program. The versity students annually. university houses, clothes, feeds and edu- Not everything has been roses. cates these students for a year to prepare Dr. Kuropas managed to obtain a them for their higher education. Eurasia Foundation grant enabling five The confidence placed in Dr. Ostroh professors to study in the U.S. Pasichnyk by community leaders caused with the goal of establishing a Faculty of individual diaspora members to initiate Educational Foundations at the university. their own projects. Four completed their master’s degrees, Oleksander Mykhailiuk organized a fund but only three returned to Ukraine, Dr. to award 60 grants totaling $3,000 annually Kuropas said. As a result, Ostroh Academy to Rivne high school graduates who come can no longer qualify for Eurasia grants, 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 No. 24

to preserve languages that are threatened, permission for an American ship to dock for NATO exercises. Russophiles... Mr. Holovatyi said. Nothing is threaten- in Crimea. In response, enraged Party of the (Continued from page 1) ing the Russian language in eastern and The Party of the Regions national Regions supporters attacked them. and local. southern Ukraine, where Russian is spo- deputy said the rights of Feodosiya resi- Among the ironies of the conflict is To change the government language, ken by most. dents had been infringed upon by such a that Sea Breeze 2006 is not an exclusive- the pro-Russian forces would have to “There is no problem regarding lan- “brutal violation of the Ukrainian ly NATO exercise, but a joint Ukrainian- muster a majority in the Ukrainian guage,” he said. “This is political specu- Constitution and fundamental nation- U.S. endeavor as part of NATO’s Parliament to amend the Constitution. lation.” building documents.” Partnership for Peace program in which Taking into account the Justice On June 6, President Yushchenko Even the leadership of the Socialist the Russian Federation is also a partici- Ministry’s conclusions, the Procurator repeated the government’s firm position Party of Ukraine, which supported the pant. General’s Office protested each of the that Ukraine has only one official lan- Orange Revolution, called for the resig- Partnership for Peace programs aren’t council’s votes, Mr. Holovatyi said. If a guage. nation of Defense Minister Hrytsenko. sponsored or organized by NATO, the council declines the protest, the procura- “The Ukrainian language is one of the More than 220 U.S. Marine reservists U.S. Embassy in Ukraine said. tor general has the obligation to file a foundations of the existence of the from the Selfridge Air National Guard Another irony is that while NATO and Base in Selfridge, Mich., had arrived in complaint in court, he said. Ukrainian nation. It’s one of its attrib- the U.S. have no plans to station their Feodosiya on May 27 in order to set up a “Imagine if the Kharkiv City Council utes, like its emblem, territory and flag. troops in Ukraine, the Russian Federation training base near the town of Staryi under (Mykhailo) Dobkin decided to Every country has similar policies is the one foreign state that maintains a Krym, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine significant military presence in Ukraine issue a Kharkiv currency,” Mr. Holovatyi regarding its state language,” he said. reported. via its Black Sea Fleet. said. “Our Constitution clearly states that As if dealing with the rebellion Pro-Russian agitators and leaders Ukrainian activists have alleged that Ukraine’s currency is the hryvnia, and against the Ukrainian language weren’t began spreading rumors that Americans Russian troops have been illegally occu- the national language is Ukrainian. enough, hundreds of protesters swarmed were setting up a military base, which pying certain Ukrainian bases. What’s happening is they’re showing the main gate of the Crimean port of stirred up local Russophiles. President Yushchenko and his political their lack of culture.” Feodosiya on May 29 after local leaders The Marines’ planned exercises mere- allies accused Russian political forces of As legal justification for their legisla- learned the American cargo ship USS ly involved installing latrines and show- inflaming Ukraine’s internal conflicts, tive acts, the bills refer to the European Advantage had docked days earlier. ers, and setting up tents in preparation for exploiting a military operation that has Charter for Regional or Minority Imitating Orange Revolution tactics, an international naval exercise, Sea been conducted in Ukraine every year Languages adopted by the Council of the Russophiles pitched tents and more Breeze 2006, which is to begin in late since 1997. Europe in 1992 and ratified by Ukraine than a hundred stayed on to blockade the July. The Security Service of Ukraine on May 15, 2003. port, led by neo-Cossack militias in cav- The U.S. Marine reservists had no mil- banned Russian State Duma member The European Charter was designed alry uniforms. itary purpose in Staryi Krym, the U.S. Konstantin Zatulin from visiting Ukraine to protect regional and minority lan- Pro-Russian politicians sounded the Embassy said. They were also going to because he had participated in the guages of citizens who have traditionally alarm that the Verkhovna Rada hadn’t build barracks that would eventually Feodosiya protests. lived in a particular nation and whose authorized foreign troops to be on house Ukrainian soldiers at the base. Meanwhile, in addition to declaring language differs from the official one. Ukrainian soil, a requirement for every such occasion. The Embassy’s official statement Crimea a “NATO-free territory” the The councils have no basis for using noted: “Members of the American group Crimean Parliament demanded that U.S. the European Charter because it’s meant Communist Party Chairman Petro Symonenko demanded resignations from themselves are not part of any military troops, NATO representatives and engi- Defense Minister Anatolii Hrytsenko and exercise but were invited in preparation neering, technical and military equip- for the multinational Sea Breeze exer- Foreign Affairs Minister Borys Tarasyuk, ment should be kept out of the republic cise. The construction unit in Ukraine Addendum and even threatened President until the Verkhovna Rada votes on the will have departed by the time Sea matter. The photos accompanying the story Yushchenko with impeachment. Breeze is scheduled to begin in late The Party of the Regions has already “Cornelia Street Café presents The Verkhovna Rada’s ombudsman July.” said it will vote against the Sea Breeze ‘Ukrainian Night’ to sold-out audiences” for human rights, Nina Karpachova, However, the Verkhovna Rada had exercise for July, leaving the president (June 4) should have been credited to demanded that Ukraine’s procurator gen- denied permission for the Sea Breeze dependent on the Socialist Party of Vasyl Lopukh. eral hold accountable those who gave exercise in a February vote, which gave Ukraine, which is reluctant to support it. pro-Russian forces in Ukraine enough However, since he’s been unable to cause to launch the anti-NATO protests form a parliamentary coalition thus far, The Ukrainian Weekly announces a special section once the U.S. ship arrived. it’s doubtful that the Verkhovna Rada When it did arrive, the Marines will convene a full session in time for a unloaded bulldozers, graders, containers, vote. Congratulations,Congratulations, medical supplies and some arms and Mr. Yushchenko’s critics maintain the light weapons, mortars, smoke grenades, Feodosiya incident is yet another exam- machine guns and ammunition. ple of his government’s inability to lead Graduates!Graduates! To explain, Ukraine’s Foreign and the nation, as his presidency has been Defense ministries issued a joint state- plagued with scandals and controversies. ment in which they pointed out that the When the Feodosiya protests erupted, Every year tens of thousands of students throughout North America USS Advantage is a commercial ship and Mr. Hrytsenko had maintained that the receive undergraduate and graduate degrees at colleges and universities, therefore wouldn’t require parliamentary USS Advantage had only brought in con- cresting a pinnacle of personal achievement. approval. struction materials. Days later he admit- However, the statement didn’t account ted that weapons also were part of the for the weapons and soldiers on board. cargo. The Ukrainian Weekly’s special section – Congratulations, Crimean Russophiles continue to Mr. Tarasyuk, meanwhile, claimed Graduates! – offers readers of The Ukrainian Weekly the opportunity protest and blockade access to the there were no “foreign military units” to place a note congratulating family members and dear friends on Feodosiya port and the Staryi Krym aboard the Advantage. When the public their recent achievements. This annual section will be published on training base, preventing the Marines learned that Marines were, in fact, on the July 9, 2006. from entering either site. ship, he explained that Reserves are U.S. The American soldiers have since civilians. been biding their time at a Ukrainian If the government fails to pass the To place an ad congratulating a recent graduate, please send us the following Defense Ministry sanatorium, sometimes necessary legislation, it would have to by June 26: even venturing out but mostly observing cancel not only the Sea Breeze exercise, • your note of congratulations, in Ukrainian or English, which should be no the protesters from their balconies. but five others planned with internation- more than 50 words, including names; “The Americans are treating our al forces. request as an order and staying inside the • in English, the full name of the graduate, the degree completed or diploma The outcome would be yet another received, along with the date it was presented, a list of awards and honors given sanatorium,” said Volodymyr Bova, a major setback for President Yushchenko, the graduate, and the name and location of the school; spokesman for Ukraine’s naval forces, who has made Ukraine’s NATO member- who added that several African American ship by 2008 among the top goals of his • a photo of the graduate (optional); Marines have been the targets of racial presidency. • payment for the ad; taunts. Russia’s goal is to discredit Ukraine as your daytime phone number. • A separate group of about 100 Marine a potential NATO member, Hryhorii reservists had arrived in Symferopol on Perepelytsia, an expert at the Foreign The ad sizes for the greeting are a 1/8 page for $100 or a 1/4 page for $180. June 2 and boarded a bus bound for a Affairs Ministry’s Diplomatic Academy, Defense Ministry sanatorium in the vil- told the Associated Press. Please make checks payable to The Ukrainian Weekly lage of Partenit. Dozens of anti-NATO “The war for Ukraine has started,” he and mail along with above information to: protesters ambushed the bus at 4 a.m. said. “What is happening in Feodosiya is The Ukrainian Weekly – Congratulations Graduates! Yelling anti-American slogans such as just a piece of a more powerful anti- 2200 Route 10, P.O. 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Iskra Dance Ensemble presents “Treasures from the Attic” by Volodymyr Pavelchak PALATINE, Ill. – One of the first words an infant learns to say is “Mama.” Our mothers cherish us, protect us, worry about us all our lives. They teach us who we are, they guide us as we embark on the road to our future. The second Sunday in May is Mother’s Day. It is only fitting that we should honor our mothers on this day and thank them for every- thing they have done for us. One of the many celebrations in our com- munity on Mother’s Day was the annual spring concert of Palatine’s Palantine’s Iskra Dance Ensemble presents its “treasures.” Iskra Dance Ensemble of the Vitovsky Branch, of the Ukrainian rich national culture. Today those Iskra is pleased to have an excel- Iskra ensemble danced to their American Youth Association individuals who once themselves lent staff of dance instructors, music, bringing many a reminiscent (SUM), held at Elgin Community danced in the ensemble and later including artistic director Kalyna smile to faces in the audience. College in Illinois. brought their children to classes Vasiunec, Adriana Strilchuk, Throughout its existence SUM For over 25 years the Iskra now watch proudly as their grand- Rostyk Zbotaniv, Adrian Hulyk, Palatine and Iskra have received Dance Ensemble has brought children take their first tentative Natalka Mischenko and Mykhailo the support of many sponsors, together Ukrainian youth in the steps on stage. It is this blend of Byts. They were all themselves per- including Selfreliance Ukrainian northwest suburbs of Illinois, pro- generations which ensures that our formers in various Chicago dance American Federal Credit Union. As viding hundreds of them with an Ukrainian culture will continue to ensembles, and now they bring a member-owned cooperative finan- opportunity to learn about their thrive. their own children to SUM cial institution, Selfreliance pro- Palatine’s Iskra. Today this ensem- motes the credit union motto ble includes four groups at various “People helping people.” One of its Hillside parish shares traditions age levels and technical expertise. priorities is providing support to The choreographer of Iskra’s per- our Ukrainian youth, both individu- formance and director of the con- ally and in the various organiza- of Ukrainian pysanky and hahilky cert, titled “Treasures from the tions to which they belong, where HILLSIDE, N.J. – The children instructions. Attic,” was Ms. Vasiunec. The con- they learn about their community, and adults of Immaculate Two young parishioners, Nadia cert provided a colorful blend of the its traditions and culture. Conception Ukrainian Catholic Szpyhulsky and Krista Erakovic, old and the new, a feast for the eye During the concert Selfreliance Church, under the direction of created “vinky” (wreaths) made of and ear. Each group of dancers had presented a check for $3,000 to the Bohdanna Symczyk, learned to beads, sold them to parishioners a unique opportunity to spotlight its ensemble, to support its work with write pysanky after the liturgy on and then donated the proceeds to talents, in dances ranging from Ukrainian youth, and also a check April 2. Mrs. Symczyk did a great the parish’s 50th Anniversary Fund. humorous vignettes to international for $2,500 to the Ukrainian School job of explaining the history of These special vinky had magnets favorites, including traditional in Palatine as a thank-you for its pysanky and providing step-by-step attached to them and were great Ukrainian folk compositions. participation in the children’s sav- decorations for every- Among the many keepsakes ings program recently introduced one’s refrigerators. unearthed in the attic were the by the credit union at the Ukrainian Two weeks later on records of some of our favorite Saturday schools of the Chicago Sunday, April 23, under Ukrainian dance bands, and the area. the direction of Odarka Polanskyj-Stockert, the children learned sever- al “hahilky” (ritual spring dances and songs). The children and audience loved the hahilky so much that several hahilky were repeated several times. Even the pastor, Father Joseph Szupa, partici- pated in some hahilky. Afterwards, the chil- dren were treated to an Youngsters perform hahilky. Easter egg hunt. Another dance number in the “Treasures from the Attic” program. No. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2006 27 Cleveland Plast troop’s project helps needy in Ukraine by Marta Bodnaruk hair brushes and shoes. The girls started their project by CLEVELAND – “Be faithful to creating many posters to spread pub- God and Ukraine. Always help oth- lic awarness of their project. Posters ers. Live by the Plast rules and lis- were distributed to different church- ten to your elders.” These are the es and the Plastova Domivka. Vika three main guidelines that have and Marta, along with her sisters, been instilled in us by our scout Olenka and Adriana Bodnaruk, dedi- leader, podruha Ivanka Bodnaruk, cated four Sundays to standing with and they inspired our Nezabudky collection boxes for clothes and con- troop to take a stand by starting a tributions at St. Andrew Ukrainian project that would encompass all Catholic Church and Pokrova Parish three of these principles. – Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Marta Bodnaruk, Christina Kowcz, Greco-Catholic Church. The girls Vika Krislaty and Lesia Mahlay are also set up a collection area at the members of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Plast home in Parma. The Ukrainian Organization – 28th Kurin of public responded very generously Cleveland. These girls have been with $350 in donations. working on “druha proba” – the sec- The sweet aroma of warm choco- ond of three sets of challenges for late chip cookies, glutinous rice Plast youths age 11-17. There are crispy treats, delicious brownies many various requirements leading and rich chocolate molds filled the to the rank of “rozviduvachka,” but hallways of the Plast home on the girls decided to do a group proj- February 18 as the girls sponsored a Ivanka Bodnaruk ect that would help their brothers bake sale. The sweet treats attracted The girls of the Nezabudky troop with packages destined for Ukraine: (from and sisters in Ukraine. many customers and a $50 profit left) Christina Kowcz, Lesia Mahlay, Marta Bodnaruk and Vika Krislaty. The girls’ knowledge of the poor was made, which helped pay for the conditions and lack of supplies shipment of the packages. Bodnaruk took time out of his busy abide by the three main guidelines throughout different orphanages in Soon, the Bodnaruk residence Saturday to help the girls package of Plast was actually possible. It Ukraine motivated them to give a became busier than Grand Central over 200 pounds of clothing. The girls became reality via a simple project helping hand by starting a collec- Station as it turned into a drop-off were absolutely amazed by the that touched each one of them indi- tion for Children’s Building No. 2. center, with more and more necessi- amount of clothing they had collected. vidually, as well as all the people This specific orphanage focuses on ties coming in each day. Taras, It was the first time that the girls that helped them make this human- newborn children through the age Marichka and Lukash Kowcz began actually realized that their goal to itarian effort a reality! of 5. The collection included, but clearing all the various retail stores was not limited to, new and slightly for winter baby clothing. The used clothing, diapers, vitamins, Kowcz family even took the bulk of Mishanyna the collected winter wardrobe on To solve this month’s Mishanyna, find the capitalized words on the list their trip to Lviv in late February so Marta Bodnaruk, 14, is an in the Mishanyna grid. The list below is meant to help you prepare for that the children would not have to eighth-grade student at Brecksville- summer camp – which is only a few weeks away! Broadview Heights Middle School. wait for warm clothing. Zenon Krislaty traveled to Lviv She is the secretary for the camp STOVE NALGENE water bottle in March. He visited the orphan- Nezabudky troop of Plast. Her sleeping PAD pocket KNIFE age and presented the $350 dona- many activities include dancing MESS KIT SLEEPING BAG tion to the head pediatrician. with the Kashtan Ukrainian School flashLIGHT SUNSCREEN Working with the shipping business of Dance, playing the piano and TENT BACKPACK Ohio Export Corp., owner Roman training at Arun’s Tennis Academy. HIKING BOOTS FIRST AID KIT COMPASS insect REPELLENT PONCHO BINOCULARS OUR NEXT ISSUE: UKELODEON is published on the second Sunday of every month. To make it into our next issue, dated July 9, please send in your materials by June 30. T H E T IKDIATSRIFT We especially encourage kids and teens to submit articles and see their BOTOCOMPAS S LDRS names in print. And don’t forget to send a photo or two. Plus, photos of UKELODEON reporters – that means any of you young readers who sub- IRNORTNAMUCI IAU mit a story – are welcome. N BECKP ACKMGGS MN Please drop us a line: UKELODEON, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. 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PREVIEW OF EVENTS Soyuzivka’s Datebook Friday-Sunday, June 16-18 Community Orchestra, join with the Ukrainian National Choir Kobzar of Los YONKERS, N.Y.: The 21st annual Angeles in a concert of rousing patriotic June 11-16, 2006 July 23-28, 2006 Ukrainian Heritage Festival will take place American and Ukrainian songs. “A Musical UNA Seniors’ Conference Children’s Ukrainian Heritage on the grounds of St. Michael Ukrainian Salute – God Bless America” is presented by Day Camp, Session #2 Catholic Church, Broadway and Shonnard the Ukrainian Culture Center of Los Angeles June 16-18, 2006 Place. Hours are: Friday, 6-10 p.m.; Saturday, as a tribute to all who have served in the 3rd Annual Adoption Weekend July 23-29, 2006 1-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-7 p.m. Admission U.S. armed forces, with proceeds going to Ukrainian Sitch Sports Camp is free. The event will feature free entertain- support children of those fallen in our mili- June 17, 2006 Session #1 ment on an outdoor stage, demonstrations of tary during “Operation Enduring Freedom.” Wedding Ukrainian arts and crafts, Ukrainian food, The event will be at the Alex Theater, 216 N. July 23-August 5, 2006 carnival rides, amusements and exhibits. On Brand Blvd., starting at 7:30 p.m. Ticket June 18, 2006 Ukrainian Folk Dance Camp, Saturday at 1-4 p.m. there will be “pay one reservations are available from Kobzar by price” bracelets at $10 for all the rides. For contacting Dareen Swartzlander, 909-860- Father’s Day Luncheon and Program Session #1 further information log on to 2102, or online via www.alextheatre.org. http://www.brama.com/yonkersukrainianfest. June 23-24, 2006 July 30-August 5, 2006 Friday-Sunday, June 23-25 Plast Kurin “Shostokryli” Rada Ukrainian Sitch Sports Camp Saturday, June 17 Session #2 ELLENVILLE, N.Y.: The Organization for June 24, 2006 BETHLEHEM, Pa.: The Southside Defense of Lemko Western Ukraine Inc. Wedding July 31-August 4, 2006 Independent Film Festival will screen invites all to the sixth annual Lemko Vatra in the U.S., which will take place at the camp- Golf Day Camp and Beach Andrea Odezynska’s documentary “The June 25-July 2, 2006 Whisperer” (30 minutes), which tells the grounds of the Ukrainian American Youth Volleyball Day Camp Tabir Ptashat Session #1 story of a Ukrainian American visiting her Association (SUM). The program includes a family’s homeland who has an unexpected soccer game at 2 p.m. on Saturday, followed June 25-July 7, 2006 August 5, 2006 encounter with a traditional village healer by official opening ceremonies and a concert Tennis Camp Dance Camp Session #1 Recital, that forever changes the course of the trav- beginning at 3 p.m. Afterwards there will be Auction Fund-Raiser sponsored by eler’s life. Screenings are at noon and 5 a pig roast at 4:30 p.m., and a bonfire (vatra) Chornomorski Khvyli and p.m. For information log on to www.south- with the main concert beginning at 6 p.m. June 26-30, 2006 There will be two dances at 9 p.m. featuring Exploration Day Camp Soyuzivka’s Heritage Foundation sidefilmfestival.com or call 610-882-4300. Golf Tournament the Halychany and Chetverta Khvylia bands. Friday, June 23 Sunday’s program includes divine liturgy at July 2-9, 2006 10 a.m., a lecture at 2 p.m. by Katherine Tabir Ptashat Session #2 August 6-19, 2006 GLENDALE, Calif.: Famed Irish tenor Mycio, followed by a concert spotlighting Ukrainian Folk Dance Camp, Anthony Kearns of The Irish Tenors trio, Akkolada and other performers, and closing July 9-15, 2006 Session #2 New York Metropolitan Opera bass Stefan ceremonies at 5 p.m. For information call Discovery Camp, Session #1 Szkafarowsky and film/TV actor George 973-772-3344 or 203-762-5912, or e-mail August 12, 2006 Dzundza, along with the Pasadena [email protected]. July 16-21, 2006 Miss Soyuzivka Contest followed Children’s Ukrainian Heritage by zabava with Tempo Day Camp, Session #1 PLEASE NOTE REQUIREMENTS: August 19, 2006 Preview of Events is a listing of Ukrainian community events open to the public. 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