New UNWLA branch founded (05/04/86)

New UNWLA branch founded

NEW YORK - A new branch of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America was formed in New York City in December 1985. Branch 113 has 21 founding members and was organized by Luba Firchuk and Irena Steckiv Bechtold, president and vice-president, respectively.

The members of the new branch are primarily Ukrainian women in the work force in such diversified professions as journalism, advertising, promotion, personnel, travel, real estate, graphic arts, fashion, teaching, administration, library science, chemistry, stock brokerage, electronics and retail sales.

Among the goals of Branch 113 are the propagation of the Ukrainian cause in the American media; promotion of Ukrainian artists; counseling for students; networking for young professionals; assistance for senior citizens; fund-raising for The Ukrainian Museum; and, most importantly, the building of an awareness among the American populace that Ukrainians are many-faceted, multi-talented, successful, contributing members of the American community.

To accomplish these goals, the branch is formulating plans for a number of functions, among them participating in the St. George Ukrainian Festival in May, an art exhibition by Ukrainian women artists, an arts and crafts bazaar, and a dinner-dance. The support and participation of the Ukrainian community in these events will be greatly appreciated.

Branch 113 meets once a month at the UNWLA headquarters, 108 Second Ave., New York. New members are most welcome. For those interested in joining, the next meeting will be held Friday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, write to: Branch 113, c/o UNWLA, 108 Second Ave., New York, N.Y. 10003.

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