Do women need to connect with one another? Yes, is the overwhelming conclusion from history, psychology, and our own intuitive sense. UCWN has operated for more than 20 years, offering Ulster County women opportunities to congregate, enjoy activities and topics that engage their curiosity and spark their enthusiasm, and to welcome to newcomers and old friends alike. The UCWN Advisory Committee now has on board several women committed to continuing the mission of UCWN.
Many bonds of friendships have been forged by working together as Dynamic Duos. Many new hobbies or interests have been discovered through the offerings presented by UCWN, and many a hardship by a member has been soothed by the compassion of caring members who reach out to express their support. Now, especially during the challenges presented by this pandemic, UCWN has been a lifeline to members, offering a chance to meet via Zoom presentations, so isolation does not add yet another hardship.
This is your organization and your input and engagement is what makes it work for you and for all of us. Suggest programs, offer to demonstrate your passion and skills, post other events that may be of interest that expand all of our horizons. Engagement is everything. We, the Advisory Committee invite you to join the Advisory Committee or play an active role in some capacity of your choice. Interested in being the treasurer? Have ideas for programs? Have something you would like to present? Great! We all need you and each other.
Thank you for your membership. We all wish everyone a great 2022 as we start with a new Advisory Committee and begin our monthly programing with a kick off to commemorate Black History Month on February 8, with Goldee Greene presenting a program on the opera divas of the 1800s who broke the culture barriers! Sign up for membership, bring a guest or two or three and let’s move forward robustly with a wonderful year ahead.
Onward and Upward,
Gloria Waslyn
President UCWN
Advisory Committee: Gloria Waslyn, President; Sheila Gould, Vice President; Lisa Gredell, Secretary and Mailchimp Admin; Ann Marie Maloney, Program Coordinator; Leslie Snow (past president) Treasurer and Website Admin; Karen Sue Holden