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In Loving Memory

It is with deep sadness that the Westchester Chapter of UNA-USA reports the passing of

our fellow Board member and friend, Tricia Baldes. Tricia was a dedicated educator, who taught English in Somers Middle School. Through her active interest in Human Rights, she created dynamic curricula to raise awareness of these and other goals of the United Nations, inspiring her students to become global citizens.

As Co-Chair of the Chapter’s Education Committee, Tricia brought special insight into

engaging secondary school students in the important issues of our world and of social justice, and her help was invaluable to us in fulfilling that part of our mission. Her kind and gentle spirit also endeared her to those who knew her. Tricia will be sorely missed, both professionally and personally. She left this world much too soon, but she was able to touch the lives of many and to leave positive imprints that will continue to be felt.

From the UNA-USA-Westchester Chapter Membership Committee

Join Us!

Are you a humanitarian?     

As our President, Marcia Brewster, tells us, that is the only criterion for joining the Westchester chapter of UNA-USA. If you care about the world and its people, if you believe in reaching across national borders, if you cherish the notion of a nation and a world based on justice, equity, and peace, this is an opportunity for you. If you are looking for the chance to work with other socially conscious people, to contribute your expertise, experience, and interest in areas such as social media and advocacy, to be a voice for change, and to support and protect the increasingly vital work of the United Nations, this is the organization for you. 

Every year, the Westchester UNA-USA chapter hosts events on Human Rights Day, the anniversary of the United Nations, and International Women’s Day. Each year there is an Annual Meeting and Community Consultation on the Future of the United Nations at which your voice can and will be heard. 

And - See below for information about becoming a member. 

Welcome! 

Nicole Butterfield

Membership Chair

Board of Directors, UNA W

AND: Please also send an email to our Membership Committee Chair (Ronnie.lichtman@gmail.com) so we know you have joined and can invite you to our welcome for new members. 

See below, to join us ...

Now …

would be the perfect time for ALL our friends to join as Members.  

Remember, Students Join Free!  Thank you!

You can become a member easily by going to https://unausa.org/join/. Make sure to click on Westchester in the drop-down box. If you are a student aged 12-25, it’s free. Youth membership is $25.00. For all others, first year membership is only $50.00.

If you prefer to send a check, include your full name, address, phone number, email, and chapter location (Westchester, of course!) and mail to:

Memberships

UNA-USA 

PO Box 96397 

Washington, DC 20090-6397

MASTHEAD & SUBMISSIONS

Editor

Raina Kadavil

Line Editor

Marcia Brewster

Online Placement

Nicole Butterfield

Social Media Editor

Raina Kadavil

UNA WESTCHESTER LEADERSHIP

Officers

Marcia Brewster, President

Demetrios Mihailidis and Paul Presendieu, Vice Presidents

Karen Rockwell El-Badry, Secretary

Professor Victor Petenkemani, Treasurer

Paul Presendieu, Nominating Chair

Directors

Nicole Butterfield, Membership Chair

J Yuhanna Edwards, Advocacy Chair

Colleen Gardephe

Nikolina Gelmanovski, Program Chair

Raina Kadavil, Communications Chair

Craig Donnelly

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