THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM (07/05/98)

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Andrew Jula receives Hrushka award

Former UNA Supreme Advisor Andrew Jula was presented with the Rev. Gregory Hrushka award at the UNA Convention in Toronto. The award was presented in acknowledgment of his many years of service to his branch, district and the General Assembly. Mr. Jula was secretary of UNA Branch 161 for over 40 years and served as supreme advisor in 1966-1994. At the convention, accepting on behalf of Mr. Jula was Nicholas Diakiwsky, current secretary of Branch 161 and UNA advisor. Above Mr. Diakiwsky presents the award to Mr. Jula shortly after the convention. Mr. Jula was very pleased to accept the award and gratified that his many years of service to the UNA were recognized at this recent conclave. He said he was touched by the thoughts and expressions of the many convention delegates who sent their greetings and best wishes.

Young UNA'ers

Nicholas I. Kopcyk (left), 10, and Alex E. Kopcyk, 8, sons of Natalia Kopcyk, were enrolled by their mother into UNA Branch 277 in Hartford, Conn.

Zackary Sean Cannata, son of Michelle and Kenneth Cannata, is a new member of UNA Branch 259 in Chicago. He was enrolled by his grandparents Edwin and Patricia Sullivan.

Megan Kailey Sullivan, seen above at Christmastime at the age of 11 months, is the daughter of Agnes and Edwin Sullivan. She was enrolled into UNA Branch 259 in Chicago by her grandparents Edwin and Patricia Sullivan.

Timothy Robert Mayo, a new member of UNA Branch 259 in Chicago, is the son of Timothy and Denise Mayo. He was enrolled by his grandparents Robert and Corrinne Pitula.

Joseph Gregory Kuchta, son of Irene Majnich-Kuchta and Eugene Kuchta of Houston, is a new member of UNA Branch 368. He was enrolled by his grandmother Maria Majnich.