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Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Federation

July 1999 UCPBF Newsletter and Press Release

UKRAINIAN CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL and BUSINESS FEDERATION

913 Carling Ave.,
Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E3

Tel 819 771 0723
Fax 819 775 9488
E-mail:khepburn@fox.nstn.ca
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PRESS ADVISORY

July 16, 1999

UCPBF elects new Executive for 1999 - 2001

The 17th Biennial Convention of the UCPBF held in Toronto July 1-4, elected a new Executive. "I am honoured by the trust placed in me and the Executive members" said Oksana Bashuk Hepburn, the newly elected President.

The core Executive members are from Ottawa, the current headquarters of the UCPBF. In addition to the President they include Peter Sorokan, Executive Vice-President and Marilyn Dolenko, Secretary. The Treasurer, Mike Stebila is from Windsor.

Other Executive members representing the 17 locals from sea to sea include:


Past Presidents' Club

  • Raya Shadursky
  • Peter Zakarow
  • Eugene Zalucky "We are delighted that former Executive members are staying on and pleased that new talent has joined the Executive. This cross-fertilization of old and new should serve the community well. We will be filling the BC VP position plus other Directors' positions in the next few weeks, " said the new President.

    The first Executive and Board meeting, held on July 4, developed several key directions to guide the Federation's work for the next 24 months:

    Some of the initiatives include

    "Our community has many prominent members in Canada who can provide guidance and support for our initiatives. We will be approaching them to form a premier group" said Peter Sorokan, the Vice President.

    Also, the Federation will be establishing a Past Presidents' Club. " We already have commitment from Raya Shadursky and Peter Zakarow. I will be contacting other former Presidents in the next month," said former President Eugene Zalucky. "The important thing is to keep in touch. Great things happen when people get together."

    "I'm optimistic about the work that we can do in the next two years. Members have agreed to "serve" rather than "sit" on the Executive and Board. That makes all the difference in moving yardsticks. Many interesting ideas came out of the discussions at the Convention. We intend to build on them, " said Oksana Bashuk Hepburn.

    UCPBF HAS A PATRON plus an HONOURARY PRESIDENT

    The President of the Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Federation, Oksana Bashuk Hepburn announced the appointment of two distinguished Canadians to the Federation's Board at the Convention's Awards Banquet.

    " I am delighted to announce that one of the most distinguished members of the Ukrainian community in Canada, the eminent Canadian politician and former Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable Ramon Hnatyshyn, has agreed to have his name stand as the Patron of the Federation. Also, it gives me additional pleasure to announce that the well known Mr. William Teron, Chairman of the development firm Teron International has agreed to be the Honourary President of the Federation. "

    Although both positions are honourary, the Federation will seek to benefit from the expertise and wisdom of the prominent appointees. "We face many issues as we begin the new Millennium which require leadership and thoughtfulness. We are delighted to have both of their names behind the Federation and by extension the Ukrainian community in Canada, " said Oksana Bashuk Hepburn, the newly elected President.

    "This is very exciting news," was the overwhelming opinion of the sold-out Award Banquet participants.


    UCPBF Newsletter, July 26, 1999.

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