Ukrainian Journalists of North America gather for fifth conference

KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Ukrainian Journalists of North America gathered at Soyuzivka Heritage Center on Friday through Sunday, May 17-19, for their fifth conference, whose theme was “The Future of News.” Among the media outlets represented were New Pathway – Ukrainian News, Kontakt Ukrainian TV Network, Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly; also in attendance were independent journalists and media professionals from across the U.S. and Canada.

New Jersey District holds fall organizing meeting

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Ukrainian National Association’s New Jersey District Committee convened its fall organizing meeting here at the UNA Home Office on Monday, November 5.

The meeting was led by District Chair Oksana Stanko, who is also a newly elected UNA advisor. The minutes were recorded by George Stanko, who also read the minutes from the district’s previous organizing meeting held in November 2017.

New UNA General Assembly holds first meeting

KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The Ukrainian National Association’s General Assembly convened its first post-convention meeting here at Soyuzivka Heritage Center on Friday through Sunday, October 12-14. It was the first meeting of the General Assembly elected for the 2018-2022 term at the UNA convention held in May.

The General Assembly comprises the UNA’s executive officers, auditors and advisors – 20 members in all. As is UNA practice, during a convention year the General Assembly holds a special meeting, not an annual meeting, whose agenda is somewhat abbreviated. 

Ukrainian Journalists of North America convene fourth conference at Soyuzivka

KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Ukrainian Journalists of North America gathered at their fourth conference here at Soyuzivka Heritage Center on June 15-17 to focus on a theme driven by today’s news: “How to Fight Fake News.”

Topics discussed included Russian disinformation, political assassinations and Moscow’s behind-the-scenes machinations, as well as the status of Ukraine’s news media and the state of the Ukrainian language.

New Jersey District Committee convenes annual meeting

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The New Jersey District Committee of the Ukrainian National Association held its 2018 annual meeting here at the UNA Home Office on Monday, May 7, with representatives of UNA Branches 37, 42, 76, 133, 155, 171, 269 and 287 in attendance. New Jersey District Chairperson Oksana Stanko opened the meeting and welcomed representatives of the UNA Executive Committee, First Vice-President Michael Koziupa and National Secretary Yuriy Symczyk. UNA President Stefan Kaczaraj later stopped by briefly to greet participants. Also present as a guest was Myron Kolinsky, chairman of the Connecticut District Committee, who works at the UNA Home Office as finance manager. Mr. Koziupa was elected to chair the meeting, while George Stanko was tasked with recording the minutes.

UNA General Assembly holds its 2017 annual meeting

KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The Ukrainian National Association’s General Assembly convened its 2017 annual meeting here at Soyuzivka Heritage Center on Friday and Saturday, November 17-18. It was the last meeting of the General Assembly elected for the 2014-2018 term before the 2018 convention of the UNA is convened in May.

The meeting’s business sessions were marked by good news about the UNA’s continued progress, as for the fifth straight year the fraternal organization has enjoyed net profits and its surplus has surpassed $10 million.