04/02/2005 | Irinkachyk

The source of this info is “Washington DC-area Ukrainian Events Weekly Bulletin” (April 2, 2005). (If you would like to sign up for this free bulletin, you can send an e-mail to kbossong@hotmail.com.)

List of events:
1) Address by Viktor Yushchenko to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (April 4)
2) Viktor Yushchenko to Speak at Georgetown University (April 4)
3) Rally, Wreath Laying and Speech by Viktor Yushchenko at Shevchenko
Monument (April 6)
4) Banquet in Honor of President Yushchenko (April 6)
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1) ADDRESS BY VIKTOR YUSHCHENKO TO THE U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:

WHAT:
The United States Chamber of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine are pleased to invite you to an address by His Excellency, Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine.

Please join us to welcome President Victor Yushchenko and members of the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers for a major address to the American business community.

Following the address, President Yushchenko will take a few questions from the audience and then leave the floor to the Minister of Economy Sergiy Teriokhin and his colleagues.

WHEN:
Monday, April 4th, 2005
Corporate Sponsor Reception with President Yushchenko: 2:30 p.m.
Formal Address: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE:
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Hall of Flags
1615 H Street, NW, Washington, D.C.

COST:
There is no cost to attend this event.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Please contact: Ms. Kelly Hanson at (202) 463-5443.

Corporate sponsorship is available. Please contact: George Deeley, Director Programs and Services, at (202) 463-5488 or gdeeley@uschamber.com.

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2) LECTURE BY UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VIKTOR YUSHCHENKO AT GEORGETOWN
UNIVERSITY:

WHAT:
Dr. John J. DeGioia, President of Georgetown University, and His Excellency Mykhailo Reznik, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States of America, invite you to an address on 'The Orange Revolution and Foreign Policy of the New Ukraine' by His Excellency Victor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine.

WHEN:
Monday, April 4, 2005
4:00pm

Check-in will begin at 3:00 p.m. and will be held in the first floor of Healy Hall. Guests must be seated by 3:45 p.m.

WHERE:
Gaston Hall
Georgetown Unviersity
Washington, DC

COST:
This event has been marked as open to the public but attendees must RSVP or have a ticket.

Guests are reminded that no bags, cameras, or backpacks will be permitted inside Gaston Hall. A valid GU Photo I.D. or other valid Photo ID will be required.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Office of the President, 687-4134

<https://www4.georgetown.edu/uis/keybridge/keyform/form.cfm?FormID=864>or
<http://www2.georgetown.edu/events/events/index.cfm?Action=View&CalendarID=287&EventID=34265

NOTE: This event has now reached capacity and no further reservations are being accepted.

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3) RALLY, SPEECH, AND WREATH LAYING BY VIKTOR YUSHCHENKO AT SHEVCHENKO
MONUMENT:

WHAT:
Rally, wreath Laying and Speech By Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine. Perfomances and speakers are scheduled to precede President Yushchenko's address. Choirs from several locales and at least 2 bands (including Fata Morgana) will play at the rally.

WHEN:
Wednesday, April 6, 2005
12:00 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
The Shevchenko Monument Rally starts at noon and Yushchenko is scheduled to be there around 1:20 to 1:30.

WHERE:
Shevchenko Monument
"P" & 22nd Street, N.W.
(located near DuPont Circle)
Washington, DC

COST:
The event is open to the public.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
See <http://www.brama.com/news/press/2005/03/050323yushchenko-diaspora2.html>

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4) BANQUET IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT YUSHCHENKO:

WHAT:
Banquet in Honor of Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine.
Dress: Black Tie Optional

WHEN:
Wednesday, April 6, 2005
Reception: 6:30 p.m.
Dinner: 7:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street, N.W. (at Connecticut Ave)
Washington, D.C.

COST:
Tickets for the banquet are now on sale to the public for $200.00 each. One can purchase a ticket by check. Seating is limited and the space available will be sold on the basis of when a check arrives (first come, first serve). The banquet is expected to be sold out quickly, so book early!

Checks should be made out to the 'Yushchenko Banquet Committee' and mailed [with complete contact information] immediately to the:

Ukrainian Washington Credit Union
P.O. Box 19228
Alexandria, Virginia 22320-1228.

Financial sponsors are needed for the two events. Special sponsor tables seating 9 people + one VIP (total 10 per table) from Ukraine or the U.S. government are available for the Yushchenko banquet for $2,500.00 each. Please contact the President Yushchenko Welcoming Committee for complete sponsor information.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

President Yushchenko Welcoming Committee co-chairs:

Nadia Komarnyckyj-McConnell, President
U.S.-Ukraine Foundation (USUF)
202-347-4264

Michael Sawkiw Jr., President
Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA)
202-547-0018

Ihor Kotlarchuk, President
The Washington Group (TWG)
703 548 8534

Ihor Gawdiak, President
Ukrainian American Coordinating Council (UACC)
410 884 9025

Iryna Kurowyckyj, President
Ukrainian National Women's League of America (UNWLA)
703 536 7795

Also see: <http://www.usukraine.org/banquet.shtml> <http://www.brama.com/news/press/2005/03/050323yushchenko-diaspora2.html>