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 Post subject: 3rd Annual UMD Global Conference - Huge Success!
PostPosted: 02 Jul 2011 02:06 
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The United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) successfully completed its 3rd Annual Global Conference (UMD GC2011) at the JW Marriott in downtown Washington, D.C. from June 23-25, 2011. Macedonians and friends of Macedonia from Australia, Canada, Macedonia, and the United States traveled to attend UMD GC2011 making it a truly global event! This year marks the 20th Anniversary since Macedonia’s Independence; therefore, UMD’s Board of Directors titled UMD GC2011 “Shaping the Future,” and envisioned a policy-oriented conference where participants could discuss Macedonia’s progress, current state of affairs, and future.

Read full press release and see pictures: http://umdiaspora.org/content/view/579/1/

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 Post subject: Re: 3rd Annual UMD Global Conference - Huge Success!
PostPosted: 14 Jul 2011 21:02 
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One thing I would like to know is this:

How come the Macedonians in North America cannot unite? The community is so far stretched (although geographically very close), yet there is no "one source" for information on events and things regarding the community. Every corner you turn you see "polish food store" or "italian restaurant" but nothing Macedonian is being advertised.

Have you ever tried finding Macedonian products online??? Or finding information on a dance/picnic? It's easier booking a trip to the moon!!!!!!

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 Post subject: Re: 3rd Annual UMD Global Conference - Huge Success!
PostPosted: 15 Jul 2011 12:44 
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ProMKD do you live in the US?

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 Post subject: Re: 3rd Annual UMD Global Conference - Huge Success!
PostPosted: 23 Jul 2011 21:17 
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Makedonska_Kafana wrote:
Congratulations, are in order!

Why? After, eight years you've managed to somehow think this years conference was a "HUGE" success. First, lets talk about the 500,000 plus Macedonians in North America and how many of them attended the entire 3 day event .. 1,500? Next, over the years attendance drops off and never increases .. PLEASE, see every organization and you're NOT any better or much wiser. Lastly, the conference will rank as one of the least attended events in 2011 and you still have no shame to use the term "HUGE SUCCESS".

Sadly, you continue to do as you (board) please and this will be your downfall - a self centered organization.

Happy Illinden.



The fact that Macedonians and friends of Macedonians were on Capital Hill meeting with Legislative staff and politicians to advocate for Macedonia MAKES THIS A BIGGER SUCCESS THAN ANY MOC CONVOCATION OR OTHER NASHI "GET TOGETHER"

Its not quantity, its quality that counts. When's the last time you left the kafana and went to Ottawa to meet with leaders there to advocate for Macedonia??


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 Post subject: Re: 3rd Annual UMD Global Conference - Huge Success!
PostPosted: 26 Jul 2011 23:18 
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Bravo UMD, you do fantastic work and make the community proud!


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