Successful 2008 National Meeting in D.C.

SoCal Delegates 2008SoCal Delegation

Four members from Pomona Valley UNA joined many other delegates to the energized four-day Annual Meeting & Conference in Washington D.C. Sweltering weather didn’t discourage our long days, a bit of sight-seeing, and enjoying good food.   “Except for the weather, it couldn’t have been much better” said first-time attendee Emily Burch. . .

 Read the full report and view the Photo Gallery

UN GOALS

List of UN's Goals

Final Resolutions 2007

Final Substantive Resolutions as adopted by The United Nations Associations of the USA at the 2007 Biennial National Convention, February 28-March 4, 2007, Roosevelt Hotel, NYC

 

October Highlights

October 21 - Porter Hall - Pilgrim Place, Claremont

Monthly business meefting and program.
Vice President of Southern California UNA-USA and Pomona Valley UNA-USA Vice President, Richard Harris, will speak on “Current Prospects for a Palestine-Israel Peace” following his recent visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territory. The program is held in Porter Hall at Pilgrim Place in Claremont.  West on 6th Street from Indian Hill Blvd. All meetings are free, open to the public, and refreshments are served.  Contact Mel Boynton at 398-1124 for information.

October 23 - International Place at Claremont McKenna College

United Nations Day Celebration Thursday, October 23rd at noon at International Place at Claremont McKenna College.  Co-Sponsored by the Pomona Valley UNA-USA.  Filmmaker and UNA Pasadena Executive Directo Sherry Simpson Dean will speak at the luncheon at International Place, 309 E 9th St.  Call 621 8344 for information.

Pomona Valley UNA Receives Growth Award


Growth AwardOur chapter was honored for membership growth at the 2008 UNA-USA Annual Meeting & Conference held in Washington, D.C.    

Chapter President Mel Boynton said, “With our many challenges for human rights and poverty around the world, it’s exciting to see more people turning out for our local programs and joining UNA-USA.   The award reflects our added membership in 2007 and is a credit to the board and all members.”   

The certificate, pictured above,  was presented on June 8, 2008 by Bill Luers, President of UNA-USA and Larry Levine, Chair of the Council of Chapters & Divisions. 

 

 

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January Newsletter

The January 2008 issue is now available online for download.

Salute to Rev. Richard Harris - Winter-Spring 2007

 Pomona Valley Chapter UNA-USA Salutes
 Rev. Richard Harris for 26 Years as a UNA-USA Leader

Richard HarrisOur friend Richard Harris brings continuing passion, energy, and creativity to the UNA-USA.  Now in his 27th year as a UNA-USA leader, we are proud to share his amazing story.

Read the Tribute to Richard . . .