THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM (11/10/02)

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Connecticut District members promote UNA at state's Ukrainian Day

by Stephan Welhasch

STAMFORD, Conn. - Every year the branches of the UNA Connecticut District sponsor a UNA hospitality and information table at the Connecticut State Ukrainian Day Festival here. Hundreds of UNA brochures and newspapers were distributed highlighting various facts about the UNA and its insurance products, IRAs, annuities, mortgages and the Soyuzivka resort. Most popular were The Ukrainian Weekly and Svoboda. All proceeds from the sale of books, tapes, donations etc. went to support the press funds of both newspapers.

At this years 35th annual festival, Stephan Welhasch, the UNA's Investment manager, worked closely with the UNA's district secretaries at the information table throughout the day. Many people visited the exhibit table and many questions were asked about the UNA and its products. Quite a few guests were recent arrivals from Ukraine and some inquired about becoming members and subscribing to both Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly.

Added attractions were balloons, t-shirts and pens that were a favorite with the kids and teenagers. Clearly, the event was a great success, as thousands of people attended, the weather was perfect and a good time was had by all. We trust that many more people now know more about the UNA and its many benefits.

After the festival ended, the district executive and its branch secretaries held a brief meeting about the UNA's recent 35th Convention held in May in Chicago and about the fate of Soyuzivka.

The UNA has been sponsoring many information tables throughout the tri-state New York-New Jersey Connecticut area at most Ukrainian festivals this summer.

The UNA is happy to support these cultural events because they promote our Ukrainian and American heritage.

The UNA is always ready to help its members determine what kinds of products best meet their needs - insurance, IRAs, annuities, mortgages or a restful vacation at Soyuzivka. To find out more about the UNA, becoming a member, or about the UNA's many benefits, readers may call toll-free 1(800) 253-9862.

Young UNA'ers

Andrew Phillip Soleiman, son of Andrea and Richard Soleiman, is a new member of UNA Branch 88. He was enrolled by his great-grandparents Drs. Stephania and Roman Baranowskyj of Kerhonkson, N.Y.

Mykolaia Lada Reffner, daughter of Natalie and Richard Reffner, is a new member of UNA Branch 88 in Kerhonkson, N.Y. Drs. Roman and Stephania Baranowskyj enrolled their great-granddaughter into the UNA.

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