2 Annual Report 2012 Ukainian Canadian Students’ Union Ukainian Canadian Students’ Union Annual Report 2012 3 ITINERARY TABLE OF CONTENTS Thursday, May 10, 2012 Saturday, May 12, 2012 16.00 Registration Opens Sheraton Hamilton 8.30 Breakfast (not provided) 18.00 Informal Dinner (not provided) Hotel 9.00 Leave accommodations for Rosewood Sheraton Hamilton 19.00 Welcome Reception @ Hospitality Suite * Recomendation List Estates Winery Hotel - Lobby 19.30 — USO Reports "" 10.00 Arrive at Rosewood Estates Winery – Rosewood Estates 21.00 — Meet and Greet Networking Night "" Wine Tour Winery – Beamsville, 11.45 Lunch ON 12.15 Professional Seminar 6: “Working together for the hromada here in Canada and working toward a better future for Friday, May 11, 2012 Ukraine” Speakers: Paul Grod, Eugene Roman, 8.30 Breakfast Hamilton Convention Renata Roman 9.00 Opening Ceremonies & Election of Centre - Albion Room 13:45 Election Voting Opens Presidium — Nominees 3 min speech 9.30 Professional Seminar 1: “ “ GREETINGS FROM 14:30 Election Voting Closes Sheraton Hotel “Against Their Will: The Reality of ISTINGUISHED EOPLE ESOLUTIONS 15.30 Arrive at Acommodations D P R Human Trafficing” Liuna Station - Lobby 17.30 SUSK Congress & Alumni Banquet 04 22 Speaker: Orysia Sushko C.M — Cocktails 10.30 Break “ “ Liuna Station – Grand 19.00 — Dinner 10.45 Professional Seminar 2: “ “ Central Ballroom CONGRESS SPEAKERS 19.30 — Kalyna Ukrainian Dance “Ukrainian Canadian Congress” IOGRAPHIES Ensemble Performance CONGRESS PRYVIT & B Speaker: Taras Zalusky 19.45 — Key Note Address 10 24 11.45 President/Executive/Financial Reports “ “ “Growing Up in the Ukrainian Culture” 12.30 Lunch “ “ Speaker: The Honourable 13:30 Professional Seminar 3: “ “ OUTGOING SUSK William J. Festeryga Q.C “CUCC Youth Initiative. Worth Taking a Look at?” RESIDENT S EPORT ATIONAL XECUTIVE 20:30 — Announcements/Awards/ P ’ R N E Speakers: Zenon Potichny, Alex Ochrym, Election Results 12 34 Markian Silecky, Michael Zienchuk, Dr. 21.00 — Zabava with ZIRKA! George Foty 01.00 14:30 Break Banquet Ends 02.00 14.45 Professional Seminar 4: “ “ Спів FINANCIAL REPORT CONSTITUTION “The Ukrainian Diaspora as a Force Multiplier in “ “ Friday, May 11, 2012 14 36 Ukraine's Quest for Mature National Statehood” Speaker: Dr. Walter Zaryckyj 09.00 Breakfast 15:15 Election Nominations 10.00 Resolutions Sheraton Hotel - 16.00 Professional Seminar 5: PONSORS 11.00 Break Albion Room RULES OF ORDER S “Post-Graduate Survival Tips…Getting Ahead “ “ 11.30 Strategic Planning Seminar 20 44 instead of Being Left Behind” “ “ Speaker/Facilitator: Yvan Baker " " Speakers: Max Trojan & Nicholas Yuzwin 13.00 Closing Ceremony " " 16.30 End of Day Program “ “ 13.30 Incoming/Outgoing SUSK Executive “ “ 18.30 Informal Dinner * Recomendation List Meeting 21.00 Pub Night Slainte Irish Pub 14.30 End Program “ “ 4 Annual Report 2012 Ukainian Canadian Students’ Union Ukainian Canadian Students’ Union Annual Report 2012 5 would like to extend my warmest greetings n behalf of the Government of GREETINGS FROM THE on the occasion of the 54th National Ukrai- A PERSONAL MESSAGE Ontario, I am delighted to extend MINISTER OF CITIZENSHIP, nian Canadian Student’s Union confer- FROM THE PREMIER warm greetings to everyone attend- ence entitled “SUSK is the New Steel!”and ing the 54th National Congress of the IMMIGRATION & hosted by the McMaster Ukrainian Students’ Ukrainian Canadian Students Union ULTICULTURALISM Association. On behalf of Prime Minister (SUSK). M Stephen Harper, I would like to take this In Ontario, we are very fortunate opportunity to congratulate everyone to be able to draw on the rich cultural involved in this conference, which brings diversity that defines and strengthens our com- Itogether delegates from all over Canada, and Omunities. We are proud of the many contribu- also the United States. tions Ukrainian Canadians have made to the Events such as these provide students with social, economic and cultural fabric of our an opportunity to engage with an association province. that promotes and represents the interests of the I would like to commend all members Ukrainian Canadian student populace and to of SUSK for the important role you play in build a stronger network among young leaders preserving and promoting Ukrainian culture.I from across the continent. By maintaining an also commend the organizers of this annual active populance on campuses across Canada, congress, which gives students the opportunity the Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union is to network, hone their leadership skills and take able to meet he needs of their members while inspiration from the ideas and experiences of celebrating their rich cultural heritage. other Ukrainian Canadians. Moreover, through your participation and broader civic engagement, you are helping Please accept my sincere best wishes for an to shape the future direction of the large and enjoyable and informative congress. important Ukrainian Community, and of our country. As Prime Minister Harper noted, “Plu- ralism is the principle that binds our diverse people together. It is elemental to our civil society and economic strength.” As Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, I would like to commend the SUSK and the McMaster Ukrainian Students’ Association for your contributions to Canada. DALTON MCGUINTY PREMIER OF ONTARIO Best wishes for a successful conference. Sincerely, THE HONOURABLE JASON KENNEDY, PC, MP MINISTER OF CITIZENSHIP, IMMIGRATION & MULTICULTURALISM 6 Annual Report 2012 Ukainian Canadian Students’ Union Ukainian Canadian Students’ Union Annual Report 2012 7 Andrea Horwath MPP Hamilton Centre am happy to extend greetings to all the extend a sincere and warm welcome to GREETINGS FROM participants of the 54th National Ukrainian ON BEHALF OF THE all delegates at tending the 54th National ANDREA HORWATH, Student’s Union conference hosted by the CITY OF HAMILTON, SUSK Congress. It is an honour for our city McMaster Ukrainian Students’ Association. to host such an event, and we are ready to MPP HAMILTON CENTER, LEADER OF THE I would like to welcome delegates from host you in grand style. ONTARIO NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY Canada and the United States to our city. This is an incredible opportunity to learn The National Ukrainian Student’s Union and develop leadership and functional skills has a long history representing Ukrainian through professional development seminars Canadian students at post-secondary institu- and networkin g with Ukrainian students from Itions throughout Canada. Your continued work Iall across Canada. addressing concerns of Ukrainian students is I offer my congratulations to the organizers important and commendable. Every Club in of this event, and McMaster University, as host, your Congress provides their community with who have worked very hard to make this Con- a link and understanding to Ukrainian culture gress an informative and successful opportunity. and history. I would like to acknowledge and To our visitors from near and far, I welcome express appreciation to The McMaster Ukrai- you to Hamilton and encourage you to explore nian Students’ Association and applaud all your the cultural, entertainment and recreational efforts on behalf of your members and your riches that make Hamilton a great city to visit, community. to play, and to stay. Be sure to sample some of our many fine restaurants and shopping areas, I wish you all great week here in Hamilton as well. For all your visitor information, visit and know that you will enjoy a very successful our website at: www.hamilton.ca. conference. Yours Sincerely, Sincerely, ANDREA HORWATH, MPP ROBERT BRATINA HAMILTON CENTRE MAYOR 8 Annual Report 2012 Ukainian Canadian Students’ Union Ukainian Canadian Students’ Union Annual Report 2012 9 Посол України в Канаді Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada Ambassadeur d’Ukraine au Canada t is my great pleasure and honour to greet cians, artists, actors, actresses, singers, musicians, am delighted to extend my personal greet- DEAR UKRAINIAN and welcome all the delegates, participants, TV personalities, scholars, authors, scientists, GREETINGS FROM UCC ings to all those attending the 54th Ukrai- CANADIAN STUDENTS! and guests that have come from all over business executives, entrepreneurs, community NATIONAL PRESIDENT TO nian Canadian Students’ Union Congress Canada and the United States of America to leaders and government officials. in Hamilton, Ontario. SUSK has a long and attend the 54th National Congress of the There is no doubt in my mind that you, THE DELEGATES OF THE proud history of bringing new, innovative Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union which though you may be only students ath this stage TH ONGRESS and impactful approaches to the Ukrainian this year is being held in Hamilton, Ontario. in your life, are the future leaders of Canada. By 54 SUSK C Canadian community. The Ukrainian Cana- SUSK, as the national student organi- the same token, I am firmly convinced that you dian Congress is pleased to count SUSK as a zation representing all Ukrainian Canadian will never forget your Ukrainian heritage and key stakeholder. Istudents and an active member of the Ukrainian that one day you will also assume leadership I It is my distinct pleasure to recognize the Canadian Congress, has always been involved positions in the Ukrainian Canadian community hard work and dedication of the SUSK Executive and continues to be involved in issues and mat- and continue the great work of your predeces- and in particular your President Olena Kit with ters that not only affect the Ukrainian Canadian sors. whom I have had a close and productive work- community but also those that involve their ing relationship. Olena has served SUSK and our beloved homeland Ukraine. I wish you all a successful and most productive community with proffesionalism and dedication. Last year the Ukrainian Canadian community 54th National SUSK Congress. SUSK continues to make valuable contribu- celebrated 120 years of Ukrainian Settlement in tions to our community. It goes without saying Canada. During those years, the Ukrainian Com- Sincerely, that you can count on UCC’s support and my munity managed to grow into one of the largest personal commitment to SUSK.