Dear Members & Friends,

I would like to thank those who have renewed their membership and encourage those who have not, to do so immediately. We are happy to see the growth of our chapter, but we still need your help to spread the word and invite your colleagues and friends to join the United Nations Association Queens Chapter, to promote the mission of the UN in our community. A simple phrase of "Proud member of UNA-USA Queens Chapter" included in your emails to your friends could make a big difference. Invite them to visit our website www.unaqueens.org.

This year the spring began on Tuesday, March 20th. We at Queens Chapter, following the footstep of the UN, celebrated our 4rd annual Earth Day at Spring Equinox on Saturday, March 24, to welcome the arrival of a new season and the renewal of hope. It was a very successful event with over 150 attendants, among them were former Sen. Frank Padavan, Councilman Peter Koo and Bayside activist Mandingo O. Tschaka who lent his charming voice at a song. A moment of silence was observed to be grateful for the bounty our mother Earth provides. There were various performances, including a Wianek Polish folk dance and choir, a piano recital by Anh Nguyen, a cello performance from Jacob Cohen.

Our honorees this year was Dr. Aline Euler, Education Director of Alley Pond Environmental Center, for teaching children how to take care of their environment.

Below are the links to the various news articles and videos on our Earth Day event.

We hope you would join us at our upcoming events below:

  • May 25, Friday 6-8 pm our Essay Contest Reception for the students will be at Queens Borough Hall, Rm. 213.
  • June 2, Saturday 10- 3 pm, we will have an outreach at Alley Pond Environmental Center in Douglaston on World Environmental Day.
  • June 30, Saturday 2-4 pm, our first Cultural Program with the Blue Pipa Trio at the Queens Museum of Art.
  • August, our annual International Potluck. Place and date TBA.
  • October 24, Wednesday, UN Day celebration at Queens Borough Hall. In the morning will be the Flag raising ceremony with student choir and program in the evening.

Looking forward to welcoming you at our future event.

Happy spring!
John Tandana


Photos | Video: Part I | Video: Part II

The United Nations Association - Queens Chapter each year observes the arrival of spring with an Earth Day celebration to create the awareness to protect our environment and planet earth.

Below is the recent article of the Queens Chapter Earth Day celebration in Timesledger: Bayside Environmentalist Honored by United Nations Group and from the AP News please read Already Been a very Record-Breaking Hot Year.

In addition, please check out the videos listed above from the event.

Enjoy the viewing.

UNA-UNA Queens Chapter
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