THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM
TOP ORGANIZERS IN 1997
(those who enrolled three or more members per month)
| Month | Organizer | Branch |
Number |
Amount |
| January | Vira Banit | 473 |
4 |
12,000 |
| Frank Kozemchak | 113 |
3 |
24,000 | |
| February | Nick Diakiwsky | 161 |
4 |
65,000 |
| March | Leon Hardink | 206 |
4 |
123,000 |
| Barbara Bachynsky | 184 |
3 |
38,000 | |
| Vira Banit | 473 |
3 |
9,000 | |
| April | Yaroslav Zaviysky | 155 |
4 |
36,000 |
| Ilko Cybriwsky | 417 |
3 |
16,000 | |
| Stephanie Hawryluk | 88 |
3 |
31,000 | |
| Walter Krywulych | 266 |
3 |
20,000 | |
| Eugene Oscislawski | 234 |
3 |
65,000 | |
| Longin Staruch | 172 |
3 |
39,000 | |
| May | William Drabyk | 368 |
5 |
15,000 |
| Walter Krywulych | 266 |
3 |
30,000 | |
| Alexandra Lawryn | 175 |
3 |
15,000 | |
| June | Miron Pilipiak | 496 |
5 |
21,000 |
| Mychajlo Danylyk | 28 |
4 |
48,000 | |
| Myron Groch | 461 |
4 |
20,000 | |
| Eugene Oscislawski | 234 |
4 |
145,604 | |
| Mary Bolosky | 282 |
3 |
30,000 | |
| Jurij Danyliw | 153 |
3 |
81,000 | |
| Dmytro Galonzka | 307 |
3 |
11,000 | |
| Myron Kuzio | 277 |
3 |
9,000 | |
| July | Stephanie Hawryluk | 88 |
7 |
60,000 |
| Olga Maruszczak | 82 |
4 |
30,000 | |
| William Pastuszek | 231 |
4 |
18,000 | |
| Julia Cresina | 382 |
3 |
30,000 | |
| Anna Perun | 39 |
3 |
9,000 | |
| August | Longin Staruch | 172, 267, 489 |
8 |
235,000 |
| Michael Turko | 63 |
4 |
20,000 | |
| Nick Diakiwsky | 161 |
3 |
23,000 | |
| Christine Gerbehy | 269 |
3 |
6,000 | |
| Leon Hardink | 206 |
3 |
11,000 |
The Executive Committee of the Ukrainian National Association expresses sincere thanks to all the organizers named above who demonstrated through their hard work that they care about the growth of our institution in terms of both membership and assets. These organizers fulfill their roles with dedication throughout the entire year; this is evident as the names of some of them appear several times in this monthly listing.
We call on all branch organizers whose names do not appear above to do everything possible to enroll new members into the UNA and to send as many new applications as possible to the UNA Home Office so that this lists grows in succeeding months to encompass the names of new organizers.
New Jersey fraternals hold congress
by Andrew Keybida
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Fraternal leaders from across the state of New Jersey gathered here on October 9-10 at the Showboat Hotel and Casino to participate in the 64th annual convention of the New Jersey Fraternal Congress. A total of 100 delegates represented 22 fraternal benefit societies that belong to the New Jersey Fraternal Congress. Presiding at this year's convention was Steven M. Pogorelec.
Under the theme of "Joining Hands to Touch Lives," the annual convention sought to stimulate interest in the fraternal benefit system and afforded the opportunity for its leaders to gather and update themselves on important issues affecting their societies. With more than 200,000 fraternalists and total insurance in force of more than $3.5 billion, the New Jersey Fraternal Congress ranks among the top state fraternal congresses within the National Congress of America. In all, 37 fraternal benefit societies hold membership in the N.J. Fraternal Congress.
The 64th annual convention opened on October 9, with a meeting of the executive board and registration. Fraternalists had an opportunity to meet each other during the reception and dinner held that evening.
During the banquet program, a welcome was extended by President Pogorelec. The invocation was offered by Sir Andrew Keybida (Knight of St. Gregory) of the Ukrainian National Association, who is a former president of the NJFC. The national anthem was led by Halina Kalita of the Polish National Alliance of Brooklyn, who is secretary-treasurer of the New Jersey Fraternal Congress.
The keynote speaker was David A. Tetzlaff, executive vice-president of the National Fraternal Congress of America. Mr. Tetzlaff offered congratulations and best wishes to the New Jersey Fraternal Congress and cited its varied and important programs that enhance the image of fraternalism in the Garden State. He thanked President Pogorelec and all New Jersey fraternal leaders for their cooperation in promoting the highest ideals of fraternalism.
A very interesting presentation was given by Barry K. Durman, president of the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, who spoke of the mission's work and thanked the fraternalists for their continued support.
Another highlight of the evening was the presentation by Andrew Mair, business administrator of Atlantic City who represented Mayor James Whelan. Mr. Mair extended a warm welcome and had high praise for the wonderful work of volunteerism and benevolence that fraternals promote among their members.
On October 10 the session opened with a call to order by President Pogorelec, the "Pledge of Allegiance" and an invocation. Greetings were extended by Ms. Kalitka on behalf of the New York Fraternal Congress, Irene R. Schmidt of the Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress and Mr. Tetzlaff. A memorial service was conducted by Leopold S. Malinowski of the Polish National Alliance of Brooklyn and Stephanie Wochok of the Providence Association of Ukrainian Catholics in America.
President Pogorelec thanked each of the presenters for their efforts. In the best traditions of fraternal benevolence, he then presented monetary donations to the New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation and Tomorrow's Children's Fund on behalf of the New Jersey Fraternal Congress.
Prior to the luncheon, a reception was hosted by CPS Actuaries of Stamford, Conn. The program opened with a welcome by President Pogorelec. The invocation was given by Mr. Keybida.
Eileen Costello, executive assistant, State of New Jersey Department of Insurance, Enforcement and Consumer Protection, gave an overview of the department's view of the work of fraternals and noted that the vital work of promoting volunteerism and benevolence are unique in the insurance industry. The New Jersey Department of Insurance is proud of the work of the fraternals, Ms. Costello stated, assuring all of the continued cooperation of her office. Ms. Costello concluded her presentation by answering questions from the audience.
Also attending the business session and luncheon were officers of the Providence Association of Ukrainian Catholics in America: Ihor Smolij, who serves on the executive board of the New Jersey Fraternal Congress, Ihor Shpernal, Ihor Kuznir, Bohdan Fodoriw and Maryann Bramlage.
The installation of offices for 1997-1998 was conducted by Frances Ruczynski, former president of the Union of Polish Women in America. Ms. Schmidt of the Union of Polish Women of America then offered remarks as the new president.
The banquet concluded with a prayer offered by Mr. Keybida and the signing of "God Bless America."
Young UNA'ers
Melania Rose Muzyka, daughter of Mychael F. Muzyka, is a new member of UNA Branch 238 in Boston. She was enrolled by her father.
Taras Andrij Tataryn, son of Andrij and Denysa Tataryn, is a new member of UNA Branch 385 in Minneapolis. He was enrolled by his grandparents Halyna and Dmytro Tataryn.
Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, November 9, 1997, No. 45, Vol. LXV
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