United Macedonia Diaspora - Page 323

UMDiaspora.org · 04-09-2010, 12:12 PM

We just got a copy of the April 2010 State Magazine and couldn't believe the image on the cover - Macedonia's Pearl of the Balkans - Lake Ohrid, Macedonia! Then you look on page 20, and there is an article on Skopje, Ancient Macedonia Builds Modern Democracy by Stephanie Rowlands. Beautiful pictures of Skopje life! Click http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/138927.pdf to see for yourself!

Bratot · 04-09-2010, 12:54 PM

Very nice indeed!

Bratot · 04-09-2010, 12:56 PM

Bratot · 04-09-2010, 12:58 PM

Macedonia. The word evokes images
of ancient civilizations, with men in togas
and sandals bearing spears and shields. It
also evokes modern European history—the
emergence and realignment of nations as the
Ottoman Empire waned.
The geographic region of Macedonia, a
natural crossroads, has through the centuries
been contested by kingdoms and empires.
Today, major portions of historical Macedonia
lie within neighboring countries.
The Republic of Macedonia is seeking
to build upon deep traditions of tolerance,
learning and peaceful development. The
diverse mix of cultures, religions, languages
and geography makes this country appealing to
many Americans.
Macedonia’s history and culture produce debate within the Balkan region. Many Bulgarians do not
view the Macedonian language as distinct from Bulgarian; many Serbians dismiss the independence of the
Macedonian Orthodox Church; and—most contentious of all—Greece objects to the country’s name.
The dispute with Greece over Macedonia’s constitutional name has hindered its inclusion into Euro-
Atlantic institutions. Ever since the country declared independence in 1991, Greece has objected to
the use of “Macedonia,” resulting in the postponement of Macedonia’s inclusion in the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization and European Union accession talks. Macedonia continues to be referred to in the
United Nations and other international organizations as the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
or FYROM. The United States has officially used Republic of Macedonia since 2004.

Note:

The author is the wife of Ryan Rowlands, public
affairs officer at the U.S. Embassy in Skopje.

Bratot · 04-09-2010, 01:04 PM

Frank · 04-09-2010, 07:12 PM

This is why the Greeks want us to become another entity.

julie · 04-09-2010, 08:56 PM

Love it, beautiful

UMDiaspora.org · 04-13-2010, 10:43 AM

Early Bird Registration Ends Thursday, April 15, 2010! Don't wait, Register Today!

The link for registration is https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quic...d&formId=74489

Conference website with biographies of all speakers will be announced this week...stay tuned...

For full program, click here: http://umdiaspora.org/content/view/463/1/

To book a hotel, click here: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarG...0792&key=D4FCA

For airline discounts, click here: http://umdiaspora.org/content/view/464/1/

We hope to see you in Toronto for the 2nd Annual United Macedonian Diaspora Global Conference - a new tradition for years to come!

UMDiaspora.org · 04-14-2010, 07:28 PM

UMD is honored and pleased to announce that Thomas S. Caldwell, C.M., Founder and Chairman of the Caldwell Financial Ltd., will deliver the keynote address at our UMD Global Conference Opening Plenary on Thursday, June 3, 2010 on the World Financial Crisis: How Did We Get There and Where To From Here - A Broad View.

Visit http://www.umdiaspora.org for more info.

REGISTER NOW for the Early Bird Discount of $299 ($199 for students) for our four-day conference, by clicking https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quic...d&formId=74489. Prices increase by $100 after Thursday, April 15, 2010.

Simply Macedonian · 04-15-2010, 08:34 AM

What does "50,000 international affiliates" mean?

Message from Metodija A. Koloski, President, of the United Macedonian Diaspora:

Dear Friend of the Macedonian Community:

It is my distinct privilege and honour to cordially invite you to participate in the 2nd Annual United Macedonian Diaspora Global Conference taking place at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto on June 3-6, 2010. This four-day event is expected to include high level government officials, business owners, journalists and professionals from all over the world. For a glimpse of the conference program, click here: http://umdiaspora.org/images/UMDGC2010Program.pdf

We are thrilled to announce a special presentation at the Closing Night Gala honouring Mr. John L.N. Bitove, C.M. with the UMD Lifetime Achievement Award. As a prominent businessman, member of the Order of Canada, and staunch philanthropist, John Bitove is a long time supporter, activist and pillar within the Macedonian Community.

Conference proceeds will help establish the John L. N. Bitove Macedonian Heritage Scholarship Fund, which will benefit Canadian and international students based on need and merit. As a non-profit organization, United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) is an international non-governmental organization that addresses the interests and needs of Macedonians and Macedonian communities throughout the world. With over 50,000 international affiliates, the 2nd Annual United Macedonian Diaspora Global Conference is an ideal venue to establish a partnership and promote your company to Macedonians and friends from around the world as they converge on Toronto.

Attached is advertising options in the UMD Global Conference Commemorative Journal, our sponsorship packages, and information regarding the Business Expo, an excellent opportunity to promote your company and products to conference attendees. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at directly at (202) 294-3400 or email [email protected].

Sincerely,

Metodija A. Koloski

President, United Macedonian Diaspora

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04-09-2010, 12:12 PM	#3221
UMDiaspora.org Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United States, Australia, Canada Posts: 525	State Department: Macedonia's Pearl of the Balkans We just got a copy of the April 2010 State Magazine and couldn't believe the image on the cover - Macedonia's Pearl of the Balkans - Lake Ohrid, Macedonia! Then you look on page 20, and there is an article on Skopje, Ancient Macedonia Builds Modern Democracy by Stephanie Rowlands. Beautiful pictures of Skopje life! Click http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/138927.pdf to see for yourself! __________________ For comments, questions, concerns, please contact us at: United Macedonian Diaspora http://www.umdiaspora.org 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20004, United States Phone: (202) 756-2244, Fax: (202) 756-7323, E-mail: [email protected] PO Box 2153, Hawthorn, Vic. 3122, Australia Phone: 0438 385 466, E-mail: [email protected] 3555 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M1K 1L6, Canada Phone: 416-209-0448, E-mail: [email protected]

04-09-2010, 12:54 PM	#3222
Bratot Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,855	Very nice indeed! __________________ The purpose of the media is not to make you to think that the name must be changed, but to get you into debate - what name would suit us! - Bratot

04-09-2010, 12:56 PM	#3223
Bratot Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,855	__________________ The purpose of the media is not to make you to think that the name must be changed, but to get you into debate - what name would suit us! - Bratot

04-09-2010, 12:58 PM	#3224
Bratot Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,855	Macedonia. The word evokes images of ancient civilizations, with men in togas and sandals bearing spears and shields. It also evokes modern European history—the emergence and realignment of nations as the Ottoman Empire waned. The geographic region of Macedonia, a natural crossroads, has through the centuries been contested by kingdoms and empires. Today, major portions of historical Macedonia lie within neighboring countries. The Republic of Macedonia is seeking to build upon deep traditions of tolerance, learning and peaceful development. The diverse mix of cultures, religions, languages and geography makes this country appealing to many Americans. Macedonia’s history and culture produce debate within the Balkan region. Many Bulgarians do not view the Macedonian language as distinct from Bulgarian; many Serbians dismiss the independence of the Macedonian Orthodox Church; and—most contentious of all—Greece objects to the country’s name. The dispute with Greece over Macedonia’s constitutional name has hindered its inclusion into Euro- Atlantic institutions. Ever since the country declared independence in 1991, Greece has objected to the use of “Macedonia,” resulting in the postponement of Macedonia’s inclusion in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and European Union accession talks. Macedonia continues to be referred to in the United Nations and other international organizations as the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, or FYROM. The United States has officially used Republic of Macedonia since 2004. Note: The author is the wife of Ryan Rowlands, public affairs officer at the U.S. Embassy in Skopje. __________________ The purpose of the media is not to make you to think that the name must be changed, but to get you into debate - what name would suit us! - Bratot

04-09-2010, 01:04 PM	#3225
Bratot Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,855	__________________ The purpose of the media is not to make you to think that the name must be changed, but to get you into debate - what name would suit us! - Bratot

04-09-2010, 07:12 PM	#3226
Frank Banned Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 687	This is why the Greeks want us to become another entity.

04-09-2010, 08:56 PM	#3227
julie Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: makedonska colonia Posts: 3,869	Love it, beautiful

04-13-2010, 10:43 AM	#3228
UMDiaspora.org Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United States, Australia, Canada Posts: 525	Early Bird Registration Ends Thursday, April 15, 2010! Don't wait, Register Today! The link for registration is https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quic...d&formId=74489 Conference website with biographies of all speakers will be announced this week...stay tuned... For full program, click here: http://umdiaspora.org/content/view/463/1/ To book a hotel, click here: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarG...0792&key=D4FCA For airline discounts, click here: http://umdiaspora.org/content/view/464/1/ We hope to see you in Toronto for the 2nd Annual United Macedonian Diaspora Global Conference - a new tradition for years to come! __________________ For comments, questions, concerns, please contact us at: United Macedonian Diaspora http://www.umdiaspora.org 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20004, United States Phone: (202) 756-2244, Fax: (202) 756-7323, E-mail: [email protected] PO Box 2153, Hawthorn, Vic. 3122, Australia Phone: 0438 385 466, E-mail: [email protected] 3555 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M1K 1L6, Canada Phone: 416-209-0448, E-mail: [email protected]

04-14-2010, 07:28 PM	#3229
UMDiaspora.org Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United States, Australia, Canada Posts: 525	Thomas S. Caldwell, C.M. to Keynote UMD Global Conference Opening Plenary UMD is honored and pleased to announce that Thomas S. Caldwell, C.M., Founder and Chairman of the Caldwell Financial Ltd., will deliver the keynote address at our UMD Global Conference Opening Plenary on Thursday, June 3, 2010 on the World Financial Crisis: How Did We Get There and Where To From Here - A Broad View. Visit http://www.umdiaspora.org for more info. REGISTER NOW for the Early Bird Discount of $299 ($199 for students) for our four-day conference, by clicking https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quic...d&formId=74489. Prices increase by $100 after Thursday, April 15, 2010. __________________ For comments, questions, concerns, please contact us at: United Macedonian Diaspora http://www.umdiaspora.org 1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20004, United States Phone: (202) 756-2244, Fax: (202) 756-7323, E-mail: [email protected] PO Box 2153, Hawthorn, Vic. 3122, Australia Phone: 0438 385 466, E-mail: [email protected] 3555 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M1K 1L6, Canada Phone: 416-209-0448, E-mail: [email protected]

04-15-2010, 08:34 AM	#3230
Simply Macedonian Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 30	Clarification needed from UMD What does "50,000 international affiliates" mean? Message from Metodija A. Koloski, President, of the United Macedonian Diaspora: Dear Friend of the Macedonian Community: It is my distinct privilege and honour to cordially invite you to participate in the 2nd Annual United Macedonian Diaspora Global Conference taking place at the Sheraton Centre Hotel in Toronto on June 3-6, 2010. This four-day event is expected to include high level government officials, business owners, journalists and professionals from all over the world. For a glimpse of the conference program, click here: http://umdiaspora.org/images/UMDGC2010Program.pdf We are thrilled to announce a special presentation at the Closing Night Gala honouring Mr. John L.N. Bitove, C.M. with the UMD Lifetime Achievement Award. As a prominent businessman, member of the Order of Canada, and staunch philanthropist, John Bitove is a long time supporter, activist and pillar within the Macedonian Community. Conference proceeds will help establish the John L. N. Bitove Macedonian Heritage Scholarship Fund, which will benefit Canadian and international students based on need and merit. As a non-profit organization, United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) is an international non-governmental organization that addresses the interests and needs of Macedonians and Macedonian communities throughout the world. With over 50,000 international affiliates, the 2nd Annual United Macedonian Diaspora Global Conference is an ideal venue to establish a partnership and promote your company to Macedonians and friends from around the world as they converge on Toronto. Attached is advertising options in the UMD Global Conference Commemorative Journal, our sponsorship packages, and information regarding the Business Expo, an excellent opportunity to promote your company and products to conference attendees. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at directly at (202) 294-3400 or email [email protected]. Sincerely, Metodija A. Koloski President, United Macedonian Diaspora

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