N.J. Ethnic Advisory Council meets (12/25/83)

N.J. Ethnic Advisory Council meets

JERSEY CITY, N.J. - The quarterly meeting of the New Jersey Ethnic Advisory Council was held on Monday, November 21, at the Ukrainian National Association building.

UNA Supreme Advisor Andrew Keybida, a member of the council, requested permission for the meeting to be held at the UNA headquarters.

Gov. Thomas H. Kean created the Ethnic Advisory Council, consisting of 19 representatives of ethnic communities, on July 23, 1982. Its sole purpose is to advise the governor and recommend programs and other efforts regarding ethnic communities. The council may make recommendations to the governor concerning ethnic studies programs offered in the state's public schools, colleges and the state universities; the participation of ethnic organizations in providing community and social services, the promotion of ethnic and cultural events; the development of policies affecting ethnic neighborhoods; increasing knowledge and public awareness in ethnic history and culture; the participation of ethnic organizations in governmental affairs and such other matters as deemed appropriate.

The council is under the jurisdiction of Secretary of State Jane Burgio. T. Robert Zochowski serves as director and George M. Pappas as chairman.

Prior to the meeting, UNA Supreme Treasurer Ulana Diachuk welcomed the members of the council and gave a briefing relative to the UNA building and the UNA's activities. She was accompanied by Supreme Organizer Stefan Hawrysz.

A tour of the UNA facilities was conducted by Marta Korduba, UNA fraternal activities coordinator, and Alexander Blahitka, building manager. The group was also escorted to the roof of the building for a magnificent view of Manhattan, the Hudson River, Liberty Park, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.

Mr. Pappas opened the council meeting with an expression of gratitude to the UNA for the use of the conference room and the tour of the building. Ms. Burgio reviewed the success of the recent Liberty Park Festival, and Carl Pederson, chairman of the Festival Committee, concluded the report relative to its merits and shortcomings.

Other topics of discussion were on ethnic publications, education, press and trade relations, small business and professional reports, ethnic trade exposition and Japanese American reparations.

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