AN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WITH A MILLION DOLLAR BANG!

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

On Wednesday, June 19th Oseredok held it's Annual General Meeting. Approximately 30 members and guests heard a variety of reports, including those of Christina Semaniuk, President of the Board, Sophia Kachor, Executive Director, Roman Jaworsky, Treasurer, as well as the reports of the Audit and Nominating Committees, and from PKBW Group (external auditors).

President of the Board of
Directors,
Christina Semaniuk

Executive Director and
Chief of Collections,
Sophia Kachor

Treasurer, Roman Jaworsky

President of the Ukrainian Cultural
and Educational Foundation,
Darusia Kozelko

It was an especially proud moment, when Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre made a formal presentation of its cheque in the amount of $20,000 to the Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Foundation. This amount raises the total assets of the Foundation to over ONE MILLION DOLLARS!

The Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Foundation serves as an endowment fund for the Centre, with the sole purpose of supporting Oseredok's operations in perpetuity. The larger the asset base, the greater the revenue that accrues to Oseredok from its investment.

Roman Jaworsky (L) and Christina Semaniuk (R) present Oseredok's cheque to Darusia Kozelko (C),
President of the Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Foundation

Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre Board of Directors for 2013/2014:

Christina Semaniuk, President

Martha Chuchman, Vice-President

Irka Semaniuk, Secretary

Roman Jaworsky, Treasurer

Katrusia Basarab

Don Boitson

Linda Hunter

Ihor Michalchyshyn

Myron Pawlowsky

Anne Rusnak

Roxanne Klymkiw-Taylor

Irena Waplak

SCHOOL'S ALMOST OUT....
...And Oseredok Boutique has some great ideas for summer reading and games for the kids!
We just received a shipment of new books for all age groups - from toddlers to young adults!
Stock up on summer reading, games (Monopoly!), and embroidered summer tshirts!

OSEREDOK
Hours of operations:
Monday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Open Sundays (July and August only) from 1 - 4 pm
204-942-0218
ucec@mymts.net

FATHER'S DAY, OUR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, AND PICTURES FROM DELUCA'S

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at 6:00pm

Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre invites you to its Annual General Meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, June 19th at 6 pm at the Centre, 184 Alexander Ave. East, Winnipeg.
All members in good standing have voting priveleges.

ANNUAL REPORT

Look to your mailboxes for Oseredok's 2012/2013 Annual Report!
Then look inside for a Message from the President and Executive Director,  reports on Public Programs, Collections, the Audited Financial Statements for the year ending Marcy 31, 2013, as well as the Financial Statements of the Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Foundation.
We hope you take the time to read it!
(Take it with you to the cottage!)



 
A GIFT FOR FATHER'S DAY
From Oseredok Boutique

Looking for a special gift for тато or дідо?
Come to Oseredok Boutique for a great selection of gift ideas!
Books for summer reading...music CDs...new embroidered tshirts and traditional embroidered shirts...and great artwork, too!
 
UNIQUE STERLING SILVER TRYZUB PENDANTS!

 



NEW SUMMER THRILLER!

THE BOY FROM REACTOR 4
by Orest Stelmach

Nadia’s memories of her father are not happy ones. An angry, secretive man, he died when she was thirteen, leaving his past shrouded in mystery. When a stranger claims to have known her father during his early years in Eastern Europe, she agrees to meet—only to watch the man shot dead on a city sidewalk. With his last breath, he whispers a cryptic clue, one that will propel Nadia on a high-stakes treasure hunt from New York to her ancestral homeland of Ukraine. There she meets an unlikely ally: Adam, a teenage hockey prodigy who honed his skills on the abandoned cooling ponds of Chernobyl. Physically and emotionally scarred by radiation syndrome, Adam possesses a secret that could change the world—if she can keep him alive long enough to do it. A twisting tale of greed, secrets, and lies, The Boy from Reactor 4 will keep readers guessing until the final heart-stopping page.


FOR THE SPORTS ENTHUSIAST!



A GREAT DVD!

KLITSCHKO tells the captivating story of the boxing worlds most famous brothers: Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko. From the socialist drill of their childhood in the Ukraine, and their first successes as amateurs, to their move to Germany and subsequent rise as international stars on the verge of holding the championship titles of all five boxing federations (Wladimir secured this with his unanimous World Boxing Association win against David Haye on July 2nd, 2011). Along the way they experience defeats and setbacks, low points and triumphant comebacks as well as conflicts with each other. Exciting conversations with companions and opponents, including the very first with the Klitschkos parents, give insight into their personal lives, plus never-before-seen footage of the draining preparations for a fight, and the spectacular boxing matches. Director Sebastian Dehnhardt composes an intimate and fascinating portrait of two exceptional athletes who are, before all else, brothers.

EMBROIDERED CASUAL WEAR!

PLUS! Original artwork and reproductions, playing cards, business card holders, truzyb watches, and much more!

Gift certificates available!

Open Saturday from 10am to 4pm! 

DINNER AT DELUCA'S - ANOTHER WONDERFUL SUCCESS!

Dinner at DeLuca's on Friday June 7th proved to be even more exciting, fun, and delicious than the previous one!
A heartfelt "ДЯКУЮ - THANK YOU!" to our wine sponsors - Plezia Insurance Brokers and Belgian-Alliance Credit Union, and to those who provided fabulous raffle prizes - WOW Hospitality, Diana Semchyshyn, Shawna Balas, Assiniboine Park Conservancy, Paris Jewellers, and Metalissima Jewellery and Glass!
A special "THANK YOU!" to Myron Kurjewicz for his musical accompaniment to the evening!
And, "THANK YOU!" to all who attended - your company, and your support of Oseredok was very much appreciated!

 

L.to R.: C. Semaniuk, President, S. Kachor,
Executive Director, D. Semchyshyn and S. Balas,
Fundraising Committee members

  

They made it a Girl's Night Out!

 

Good товариство and great laughs!

   

Good food and great conversation!



THE HOLODOMOR - TWO LECTURES

TWO PRESENTATIONS ON THE HOLODOMOR
Thursday May 23, 2013 at 7:00pm
184 Alexander Avenue East, Winnipeg

The presentations are sponsored by
Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre,
The Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, University of Alberta, and
The Centre for Ukrainian Canadian Studies, University of Manitoba

DELUCA TICKETS - GET YOURS VERY SOON!
Tickets are still available to Dinner at DeLuca's on June 7, 2013 - an evening of delicious food, wonderful friends, and fabulous prizes!
Gather up the BFFs, куми, and in-laws, and treat yourself to a great Friday night out!
Call 204-942-0218 today.

MAY LONG WEEKEND CLOSURE
Oseredok will be closed Monday, May 20, 2013 for the Victoria Day holiday!
Regular hours:
Monday through Saturday 10am to 4pm

LECTURES, DINNER, AND MOTHER'S DAY

TWO LECTURES ON THE HOLODOMOR
Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 7:00 pm

This lecture event is co-sponsored by the Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre, the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, University of Alberta, and the Centre for Ukrainian Canadian Studies, University of Manitoba.

ALPHA OMEGA ART SHOW AND SALE
ENDS TOMORROW - MAY 11TH

Tomorrow is your last opportunity to view and purchase artworks by Ukrainian Canadian artists during the Alpha Omega Alumnae 55th Anniversary Art Exhibition and Sale!
Works by:
Connie Chappel
Hollie Dzama
Vivian Gustafson
Genevie Henderson
Koval
Irene Kuziw
Farrah Okolita
Lizette Ptashnick
Marika Onufrijchuk Sokulski
Charlene Todaschuk
Ruslan Tracz

Oseredok is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm!


DINNER AT DeLUCA'S! GET YOUR TICKETS SOON!

Tickets are selling fast for the most delightful, relaxing, and delicious fundraising event you'll ever attend!
Dinner at DeLuca's takes place Friday, June 7 with an outstanding three-course Italian dinner, cash bar, and great silent auction prizes!
Call 204-942-0218 or email us a ucec@mymts.net

Tickets to Dinner at DeLuca's is a great way to say "Happy Mother's Day"!

ДЕНЬ МАТЕРІ!
MOTHER'S DAY!
Oseredok Boutique offers a selection of wonderful gift ideas for Mother's Day!
Featuring new artisan copper jewellery by PATTY M KIW...bold, colourful necklaces by MARIKA...new summer baubles by CHRISTINA...and Pandora-style Ukrainian-themed charms!
Choose from a wide variety of contemporary and traditional embroidered fashions - from casual t-shirts to dress-up fooler tops!
Choose from a great selection of original artwork by such artists as V. Kovaleva, I. Kuziw, A. Zurawsky, B. Wasylyshen, W. Kulyk, J. Hnizdovsky, and many others!
PLUS! Unique ceramics, books for summer reading, gift bags, and Mother's Day cards!

Hours of operation:
Monday through Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
184 Alexander Ave. East, Winnipeg
204-942-0218
ucec@mymts.net

EASTER WISHES AND MORE!

Веселих Свят!

Holiday hours:

Closed Friday, May 3

Open Saturday, May 4 from 10 am to 4 pm

Regular hours:

Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm

NEW IN THE BOUTIQUE!

We've just received a huge shipment of contemporary embroidered fashions!

Georgeous stretch cotton t-shirts for men and boys..with collars just like on your вишивана сорочка!

Six brand-new styles of cotton jersey shirts for women and girls - fun tunic and bolero styles, shirts with lace sleeves, and stylish embroidered fooler tops, too!

New embroidered cotton jersey shirts for men and women

Delightful embroidered t-shirts for boys and girls!

NEW BOOK! 

SWEET SNOW

by Alexander J. Motyl

Sweet Snow is set in Ukraine in the winter of 1933. While a terrible famine rages in the countryside, the secret police are arresting suspected spies in the cities. A German aristocrat from Prussia, a Jewish communist from New York, a Polish diplomat from Lviv, and a Ukrainian nationalist from Vienna come to share a cell. As they are being transported, their van overturns and they are freed - to wander amidst the devastated villages, desolate landscapes, and frozen corpses. As they struggle to survive, they come to grips with the horror of the famine as well as with their own delusions, weaknesses, and mortality.

Available now at Oseredok Boutique.

 

 

NEW MUSIC! 

THE UKRAINIANS

Istoriya

A best-of collection of high-octane renditions of Ukrainian folk and original material by this British new wave-rock band!

Available now at Oseredok Boutique

(PS - Word has it The Ukrainians will be bringing their high-energy show to Canada's National Ukrainian Festival this summer!)

  

A FASCINATING MYSTERY!

Join us next Thursday for a lecture and presentation on the fascinating story of the Soviet-Ukrainian pilot who ended up becoming a Mohawk chief in Canada.

Mystery of the Ukrainian Indian Chief in Canada - a presentation by Dr. Svitlana Kukharenko.

Thursday, May 9 at 7:00 pm

184 Alexander Ave. East, Winnipeg

NO MYSTERY AT ALL...IT'S A GREAT TIME! 

Tickets are selling fast to the most fun fundraising event you'll ever attend!

Dinner at Deluca's is an evening of delicious Italian food at one of the hippest Italian eateries in town!

Enjoy a three-course dinner with cash bar, take your chances at winning fabulous prizes...and do it all in the company of good friends! Tables of 10 are available!

It's a great way to end your week, and a great way to support Oseredok!

Get your tickets very soon!

Tickets - $65 each, are available by calling (204) 942-0218, or emailing us at ucec@mymts.net

OF WORKS OF ART, A MYSTERY, AND BARGAINS!

ALPHA OMEGA ALUMNAE
55th Anniversary Art Exhibition and Sale
Until May 11, 2013

Opening of the Alpha Omega Alumnae Art Exhibition and Sale,
Sunday, April 21, 2013

Some 70 works of art are on exhibit and available for sale. From canvases and photographs to crystalline vases, there is something to be found for every palette.
Artists include:
Connie Chappel
Hollie Dzama
Vivian Gustafson
Genevie Henderson
Koval
Irene Kuziw
Farrah Okolita
Lizette Ptashnick
Marika Onufrijchuk Sokulski
Charlene Todaschuk
Ruslan Tracz


TRUTH...OR LEGEND?
Mystery of the Ukrainian Indian Chief in Canada
A Lecture by Dr. Svitlana Kukharenko
Thursday, May 9 at 7:00 pm

A recent movie from Ukraine, "The Firecrosser" presents a story of a Soviet-Ukrainian pilot who ended up being a Mohawk chief in Canada. The story is purportedly based on real events. An inquiry into the facts, however, suggests that the story may be something else!

Dr. Svitlana Kukharenko is a post-doctoral fellow at the Centre for Ukrainian Canadian Studies and the Department of German and Slavic Studies, University of Manitoba.


SPRING FAIR 2
Saturday, April 27th from 10 - 4pm
ONE DAY ONLY! Receive 15%* off all purchases on Saturday, April 27th!

This is the perfect opportunity to get everything you need for Великдень! Embroidered Easter basket covers, written and etched pysanky and pysanky writing supplies, pysanky cookies, beautiful ceramic platters and bowls, pysanka-themed dinner serviettes, and much more!
This is also a great time to buy that special wedding shower or wedding gift, graduation gift, or a just-because gift!...from works of art to Pandora-style charms!

 *15% discount will be applied to purchases made by members in good standing. No discount on food items.


DINNER AT DELUCA'S
950 Portage Avenue
Cocktails - 6pm   Dinner - 7pm
Tickets - $65 each

Join us Friday, June 7th for Dinner at DeLuca's for delicious Italian food and drink, great prizes, wonderful friends, and no long-winded speeches! Just a a great evening out!
Tickets sold out last year - so, get yours soon!
Call 204-942-0218 or email us ucec@mymts.net

OF RECENT GIFTS, GIFTS TO BUY, AND THE GIFT OF A GOOD TIME!

RECENT GIFTS!
Our Recent Gifts to the Collections exhibition continues until April 16th!
Take in this last chance to see William Kurelek tapestries, works by Leo Mol, Myron Levytsky and others, as well as kylymy, posters, and photographs!
Visiting hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.

ALPHA OMEGA ALUMNAE

ART SHOW AND SALE

April 21 through May 11, 2013

Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and Educational Centre

Alpha Omega Alumnae celebrates its 55th anniversary with an art exhibit and sale of works by Ukrainian Canadian artists. The exhibit, to be held at Oseredok, includes works by such artists as Marika Onufrijchuk Sokulski, Irene Kuziw, Charlene Todaschuk, Ruslan Tracz and many others.

SPRING FAIR 2

So far, Spring is leaving Manitobans feeling a little un-springlike! There are mountains of snow still on the streets, icy walkways and roads, and WELL-below zero temperatures at night!

We think everyone needs a little spring boost! And we'd like to help with SPRING FAIR 2!

For ONE DAY ONLY save 15%* on everything in the store.

Freshen up your look with a new artisan jewellery piece,

an embroidered tshirt or hoodie...

find something colourful and lovely for your home -

a new ceramic bowl, artwork, or new embroidery for your table!

Get everything you need for Великдень! Embroidered basket covers,

pysanky by masterful pysanky writers, pysanky writing supplies, and more!

This is also a great opportunity to pick up that special bridal shower or wedding gift,

a gift for graduation, or a gift just for you! 

 

Get ready for Великдень!



Pysanky-themed ceramics by Victoria Ceramics.
Microwave and dishwasher safe.
And beautiful!



Victoria Kovaleva of Victoria Ceramics is now painting canvases!
Bold colours to brighten any wall!

SPRING FAIR 2

ONE DAY ONLY

SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH from 10 am to 4 pm!

*Members will receive a 15% discount on all purchases, not including food items.



NEW CDs IN THE BOUTIQUE

KOZAK SYSTEM
Shablja

The members of this newly-formed group come from the well-known Haydamaky ensemble. A progressive mix of rock and folk-rock with the romantic and poetic. Included are original songs as well as folk selections. A strong new release!
Available now at Oseredok Boutique.

8 SEKUND
Yulia Lord

This original, contemporary album presents 14 love songs in  pop-rock fusion and dance style.
Available now at Oseredok Boutique.







MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Call, tweet, and facebook your friends! We're having Dinner at DeLuca's on Friday, June 7th.
It'll be another great evening of delicious food, drink, and fabulous raffle prizes!
Tickets - $65 per person are available by contacting Oseredok at 204-942-0218 or ucec@mymts.net
Смачного! Buon appetito!
See you on June 7th! It'll be a great time!