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2001 Leadership ConferenceOctober 19-21, 2001Ukraine: Focus on the FutureThe Washington Group's annual Leadership Conference, to be held October 19-21 at the Key Bridge Marriott, in Arlington, Virginia, will celebrate ten years of Ukraine's independence by focusing on what the future may hold for Ukraine. The conference theme, “Ukraine: Focus on the Future,” includes a hopeful scenario: good relations with the United States, integration into the European Union and NATO, development of a civil society, and the revival of religious life after decades of persecution. The conference will open on Friday, October 19, with a reception at the Embassy of Ukraine at 7 p.m. The conference program, which begins on Saturday, will feature a major address by Ukraine's former foreign minister Borys Tarasyuk, widely known for promoting closer relations between Ukraine and the West. The first panel on Saturday will consist of representatives from the Departments of State, Defense, Commerce and the FBI, who will address the U.S.-Ukrainian bilateral relationship from the perspective of their departments. In the second panel, the ambassadors to the United States from Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovakia and Ukraine will address the prospects of Ukraine's integration into the European Union and NATO. The third panel, co-sponsored by the American Association for Ukrainian Studies, will look at women and Ukrainian society — their role in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community groups, and governmental leadership positions. During the Saturday evening banquet, General Nicholas Krawciw (U.S. Army, Retired) will receive an award for promoting closer security ties between the United States and Ukraine. The evening will conclude with a dance to the music of Montage. On Sunday morning, October 21, there will be a meeting of the Federation of Ukrainian American Business and Professional Associations. It will be followed by a brunch and a performance by Marianna Wynnytsky and Braty Blooz. The conference will conclude with a presentation by The Reverend Borys Gudziak on "Heartening a Nation: How John Paul II honored Ukraine 's Past and Encouraged its Future." The TWG conference is not only about intense intellectual stimulation; it also about renewing friendships and establishing new ones. To facilitate this process, the TWG Conference will provide many opportunities for participants to relax and socialize.
Also, during past conferences, it was common for a number of private parties to take place. You should be able to find one –or host one yourself. At the Key Bridge Marriott, across the Potomac River from Georgetown. For more information call Ihor Kotlarchuk at (703) 548-8534 or George Masiuk at (202) 863-7317 (d) or (703) 960-0043 (e). |
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