Soyuzivka at 50: much to contemplate, much to celebrate (05/26/02)

Soyuzivka at 50: much to contemplate, much to celebrate

by Sonia Semanyshyn

KERHONKSON, NY - This year we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of a wonderful institution - Soyuzivka. A lot has changed in these 50 years, yet a lot has stayed the same. Soyuzivka is a beautiful place in the country where life surrounds you with peace and quiet. Weddings here are the best ever. Soyuzivka is a place where your children can run around, swim and play without a care, where everyone watches out for everyone else.

#Let's not lose sight of the good things we have. Come and celebrate the goodness of Soyuzivka. Our resort promises to have surprises for you all summer long. We will host 50th anniversary commemorative weeks specifically during the time period of July 28 to August 11. On August 3 we have scheduled a cabaret concert to celebrate family and friends. On August 10 we will celebrate with the crowning of Miss Soyuzivka, with a surprise judge. We invite everyone to come and visit us.

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I extend my best wishes to the UNA executive committee, auditors, advisors, convention delegates and guests. May you have an informative and successful convention marked by intelligent decision-making. I hope you will allow Soyuzivka to continue to exist, albeit under a management plan that will not be a deficit to the UNA. There is a way to handle the Soyuzivka dilemma, but it has to be given the proper consideration.

Even if you have never been at Soyuzivka, please do not cut us out of the picture. Please come and experience what the resort has to offer. Please consider - really consider - all the options available, for, while the business brain says a deficit is a deficit and we cannot handle this anymore, the heart says please give us a chance.

Let's use the proper resources and vehicles to turn to the Ukrainians who say they care, write an open letter to all the people who use Soyuzivka and see what response is generated.

Soyuzivka is a jewel in the Catskill region. It is a veritable treasure of our community. Let's see to it that it remains our treasure to use for generations to come.

Sonia Semanyshyn is office manager at Soyuzivka.

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