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UMDiaspora.org · 01-10-2010, 06:43 PM

UMD will be sending out a survey to its membership today. One of the questions will be "Currently, Macedonia is engaged in negotiations under UN auspices with Greece regarding its name. What is your view regarding the position UMD should take on the future of these talks?"

In addition to its membership, UMD would like to poll members of this forum as well.

UMDiaspora.org · 01-10-2010, 06:48 PM

UMD will be conducting a survey of its membership this month. One of the questions of the survey will be:

"What do you recommend UMD do to help Macedonia improve its worldwide public image, economically, politically and culturally? What can UMD do to better promote awareness about Macedonia, Macedonian heritage, Macedonian history, Macedonia's investment potential, etc...?"

UMD's Board of Directors will hold their annual meeting at the end of this month and your views will be brought to their attention to take into consideration on future UMD policy.

Prolet · 01-10-2010, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TajnataKniga

meaning my parents and i were born outside of macedonia, my grandparents too, my great grandfather migrated from macedonia. does that make sense to you?

TK, You are from USA?

I prefer the sun of kutlesh, however people have fought and died under the current flag dont think its a good idea to spit on it.

Risto the Great · 01-10-2010, 07:15 PM

The UMD should help itself before it offers to help Macedonia.

1. It needs to explain the statements by its leaders relating to negotiating the name of Macedonia and acceptance of the interim accord in the past and reconcile them with UMD policy.
2. It needs to think about whether its job is to help Macedonia improve its worldwide public image, economically, politically and culturally? Whether it should promote awareness about Macedonia, Macedonian heritage, Macedonian history, Macedonia's investment potential, etc.. Whether promoting the wishes of the Macedonian Diaspora is first and foremost is in their vision.

There is more I am sure.

UMDiaspora.org · 01-10-2010, 07:32 PM

Macedonia is the homeland of all Macedonians. UMD believes that helping Macedonia become a socio-economically stable nation-state is our duty. We would appreciate your views on how we (UMD) can help Macedonia. However, this discussion will not necessarily be advice for just UMD, but hopefully for all Macedonian organizations and people working in the best interest of the Macedonian cause.

Vangelovski · 01-10-2010, 07:46 PM

Meto, I think you know what the clear majority of the Diaspora's thought's are on this question. Not only that, but it is the opinion of the great majority of Australian Macedonians that the Interim Accord should be declared null and void.

Vangelovski · 01-10-2010, 07:48 PM

I agree with RtG, that UMD needs to help itself first. It may be able to do this by holding elections for its Board and then developing a whole new policy stance towards issues of Macedonian interest. Until it does that, I don't see how it can help Macedonia in any way, shape or form.

UMDiaspora.org · 01-10-2010, 08:17 PM

Mr. Vangelovski (this is nothing new to you as you were a part of UMD then and have copies of the minutes of all meetings), on February 16, 2008, founders and activists of UMD (in consultation of those from Australia who were not able to participate) held an organizational meeting in which the following individuals were appointed to serve on the Board of Directors:

1. Mr. Boban Jovanovski
2. Mr. Metodija A. Koloski
3. Mr. Denis Manevski
4. Mr. Aleksandar Mitreski
5. Mr. Chris Purdef
6. Mr. Michael A. Sarafin
7. Mr. Tom Vangelovski
8. Ms. Marina Veljanovska
9. Mr. Igor Zvezdaksoski

At the same meeting, an appointment of initial executive officers was made:

1. Mr. Metodija A. Koloski, President
2. Mr. Aleksandar Mitreski, Vice-President
3. Mr. Michael A. Sarafin, Secretary
4. Mr. Denis Manevski, Treasurer
5. Mr. Tom Vangelovski, Managing Director of Australian Operations

Prior to 2008, UMD had a committee of founders and volunteers/activists. UMD's Bylaws were approved on February 16, 2008 with your consent. UMD's bylaws, which came into effect on February 16, 2008, states that members of the Board are to be elected to serve a period of three years. Members of the Board shall be elected by voting members of the organization. Executive Officers are elected by the Board. UMD will hold its first elections for Board of Directors in 2011. Only members of UMD in good standing will be considered voting members and thus will be able to vote in 2011.

The founders of UMD are as follows:

Hristina Bojadzieva
Steve Gligorov
Boban Jovanovski
Metodija A. Koloski
Denis Manevski
Zak Milenkovski
Aleksandar Mitreski
Chris M. Purdef
Tom Vangelovski
Marina Veljanovska

However, this discussion is not about elections, or UMD's Board, etc...this discussion is about how to improve Macedonia's image in the world.

UMDiaspora.org · 01-10-2010, 08:19 PM

Thank you Vangelovski for partaking in UMD's survey.

UMDiaspora.org · 01-10-2010, 08:22 PM

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Download your Copy

The UMD Global Conference (UMD GC09) Commemorative Journal , designed by Irena Pejovic, at Koiko Design, one of our UMD GC09 sponsors, is an example of UMD's work over the last five years and is now available for download.

Please download your copy today:

http://umdiaspora.org/images/UMDGC09Journal.pdf

A copy of the journal was provided to all 350 conference participants.

View Poll Results: Do you consider the UMD as your representative for the Macedonian Diaspora?
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01-10-2010, 06:43 PM	#961
UMDiaspora.org Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United States, Australia, Canada Posts: 525	Macedonia's Name and UN Negotiations UMD will be sending out a survey to its membership today. One of the questions will be "Currently, Macedonia is engaged in negotiations under UN auspices with Greece regarding its name. What is your view regarding the position UMD should take on the future of these talks?" In addition to its membership, UMD would like to poll members of this forum as well.

01-10-2010, 06:48 PM	#962
UMDiaspora.org Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United States, Australia, Canada Posts: 525	Improving Macedonia's Image UMD will be conducting a survey of its membership this month. One of the questions of the survey will be: "What do you recommend UMD do to help Macedonia improve its worldwide public image, economically, politically and culturally? What can UMD do to better promote awareness about Macedonia, Macedonian heritage, Macedonian history, Macedonia's investment potential, etc...?" UMD's Board of Directors will hold their annual meeting at the end of this month and your views will be brought to their attention to take into consideration on future UMD policy.

01-10-2010, 07:15 PM	#964
Risto the Great Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Macedonian Colony of Australia Posts: 15,640	The UMD should help itself before it offers to help Macedonia. 1. It needs to explain the statements by its leaders relating to negotiating the name of Macedonia and acceptance of the interim accord in the past and reconcile them with UMD policy. 2. It needs to think about whether its job is to help Macedonia improve its worldwide public image, economically, politically and culturally? Whether it should promote awareness about Macedonia, Macedonian heritage, Macedonian history, Macedonia's investment potential, etc.. Whether promoting the wishes of the Macedonian Diaspora is first and foremost is in their vision. There is more I am sure. __________________ Risto the Great MACEDONIA:ANHEDONIA "Holding my breath for the revolution." Hey, I wrote a bestseller. Check it out: www.ren-shen.com

01-10-2010, 07:46 PM	#966
Vangelovski Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 8,521	Meto, I think you know what the clear majority of the Diaspora's thought's are on this question. Not only that, but it is the opinion of the great majority of Australian Macedonians that the Interim Accord should be declared null and void. __________________ If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments, of their duties and obligations...This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people was the real American Revolution. John Adams

01-10-2010, 07:32 PM	#965
UMDiaspora.org Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United States, Australia, Canada Posts: 525	Macedonia is the homeland of all Macedonians. UMD believes that helping Macedonia become a socio-economically stable nation-state is our duty. We would appreciate your views on how we (UMD) can help Macedonia. However, this discussion will not necessarily be advice for just UMD, but hopefully for all Macedonian organizations and people working in the best interest of the Macedonian cause.

01-10-2010, 07:48 PM	#967
Vangelovski Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 8,521	I agree with RtG, that UMD needs to help itself first. It may be able to do this by holding elections for its Board and then developing a whole new policy stance towards issues of Macedonian interest. Until it does that, I don't see how it can help Macedonia in any way, shape or form. __________________ If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments, of their duties and obligations...This radical change in the principles, opinions, sentiments, and affections of the people was the real American Revolution. John Adams

01-10-2010, 08:17 PM	#968
UMDiaspora.org Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United States, Australia, Canada Posts: 525	Mr. Vangelovski (this is nothing new to you as you were a part of UMD then and have copies of the minutes of all meetings), on February 16, 2008, founders and activists of UMD (in consultation of those from Australia who were not able to participate) held an organizational meeting in which the following individuals were appointed to serve on the Board of Directors: 1. Mr. Boban Jovanovski 2. Mr. Metodija A. Koloski 3. Mr. Denis Manevski 4. Mr. Aleksandar Mitreski 5. Mr. Chris Purdef 6. Mr. Michael A. Sarafin 7. Mr. Tom Vangelovski 8. Ms. Marina Veljanovska 9. Mr. Igor Zvezdaksoski At the same meeting, an appointment of initial executive officers was made: 1. Mr. Metodija A. Koloski, President 2. Mr. Aleksandar Mitreski, Vice-President 3. Mr. Michael A. Sarafin, Secretary 4. Mr. Denis Manevski, Treasurer 5. Mr. Tom Vangelovski, Managing Director of Australian Operations Prior to 2008, UMD had a committee of founders and volunteers/activists. UMD's Bylaws were approved on February 16, 2008 with your consent. UMD's bylaws, which came into effect on February 16, 2008, states that members of the Board are to be elected to serve a period of three years. Members of the Board shall be elected by voting members of the organization. Executive Officers are elected by the Board. UMD will hold its first elections for Board of Directors in 2011. Only members of UMD in good standing will be considered voting members and thus will be able to vote in 2011. The founders of UMD are as follows: Hristina Bojadzieva Steve Gligorov Boban Jovanovski Metodija A. Koloski Denis Manevski Zak Milenkovski Aleksandar Mitreski Chris M. Purdef Tom Vangelovski Marina Veljanovska However, this discussion is not about elections, or UMD's Board, etc...this discussion is about how to improve Macedonia's image in the world.

01-10-2010, 08:19 PM	#969
UMDiaspora.org Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United States, Australia, Canada Posts: 525	Thank you Vangelovski for partaking in UMD's survey.

01-10-2010, 08:22 PM	#970
UMDiaspora.org Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United States, Australia, Canada Posts: 525	UMD Global Conference Commemorative Journal UMD Global Conference Commemorative Journal Download your Copy The UMD Global Conference (UMD GC09) Commemorative Journal , designed by Irena Pejovic, at Koiko Design, one of our UMD GC09 sponsors, is an example of UMD's work over the last five years and is now available for download. Please download your copy today: http://umdiaspora.org/images/UMDGC09Journal.pdf A copy of the journal was provided to all 350 conference participants.

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