Pittsburgh's Technological Society concludes 28th general assembly (04/20/97)

Pittsburgh's Technological Society concludes 28th general assembly

PITTSBURGH - The Ukrainian Technological Society (UTS) in Pittsburgh held its 28th general assembly on Sunday, February 23.

The UTS, composed of Ukrainian American businesspersons and professionals was formed in February 1970 and is the second oldest Ukrainian professional society in the United States. Throughout its history the UTS has been involved in the activities of Ukrainian communities in the region, and last year was involved in commemorations of the 10th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster and the fifth anniversary of Ukrainian independence.

In addition to being actively involved in Ukrainian functions in the community, the UTS is well-known for its scholarship program and Ukrainian of the Year Award. Over the past 24 years, the scholarship program has awarded more than $80,000 to local students to support their quest for higher education.

The Ukrainian of the Year Award, also begun in 1970, recogizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Ukrainian community on either the local, national or international level. For example, the 1992 recipient was Leonid M. Kravchuk, president of Ukraine, and the 1993 recipient was Ulana M. Diachuk, president of Ukrainian National Association. The award is presented at the annual UTS dinner dance at the end of November and has become a tradition in the community. The awardee for 1996 was Nickolas C. Kotow, a UTS and Pittsburgh community leader.

The 1997 UTS general assembly re-elected Ihor Havryluk as president, Marta Pisetska Farley as vice-president, Mr. Kotow as secretary and elected Marko Jakubowycz as treasurer. Elected to the executive board were: Michael Korchynsky, Halya Polatajko, Charles Kostecki and Debra Walechak. Elected as auditors were Bohdan Hryshchyshyn, Peter Hlutkowsky and Teodosy Sywy.

The 1997 general assembly also discussed further development of UTS programs, including expansion of the scholarship program to include students from Ukraine; collection and shipment of scientific and technical books and journals to the Donetsk Scientific Library; establishment of better contacts with American business and political leaders to promote opportunities in Ukraine; and assisting the Pittsburgh Council for International Visitors with visitors from Ukraine.

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