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In this issue —
Meeting Location……….....1
United Nations Association of the USA
United Nations Association of the United States of America Notice of Annual Meeting...…..1
Tampa Bay Chapter From the President’s Desk..2
Tampa Bay Chapter www.unatampabay.org RSVP-Reservation………....3
7833 Second Avenue South, St Petersburg FL 33707 Volunteer Opportunies…...3
Tel: 727-345-4280 E-mail:Together
pyingsts@verizon.net Current Board……………...4
“Working for Peace, Freedom and Justice” New Member Drive………4
Web Site: http://unatampabay.org
“Working Together for Peace, Freedom and Justice”
pyingst@verizon.net Tel: 727-345-4280 Vol. XXXI No.8 Nov 2007
Volume XXXI, No.5 Jun 2007

TAMPA BAY CHAPTER ANNUAL MEETING

Date: Saturday, November 10, 2007 Time: 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Location: The University of Tampa
Riverside Building, Alumni Room
401 W. Kennedy Boulevard , Tampa, FL 33606
(Parking is available in faculty parking lot opposite the Vaughn Center and on the first floor of
the Thompson Parking Garage at the North Boulevard entrance to the University just off Kennedy.)

Reservations Requested: RSVP on line, complementary refreshments. See coupon page 3.

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ANNUAL MEETING

to

Elect Officers and Directors

for

2008
Bring a Pen to Mark Your Ballot

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Future Meetings: Board of Directors, Wed, Nov 14, 7 pm
Chapter Holiday Party and Membership Awards, Mon, Dec 3, 7 pm at Spain’s in Tampa
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From the PRESIDENT'S Desk…..
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As we head into this Annual Meeting, I feel it’s very
important to give our members an insight as to the
opportunities to serve and help the UNA to make the
world a better place. Consequently, we have included
for the first time details of our committee structure.
That is my message to you in this issue.
--- Paul Yingst, President
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.Opportunities (cont’d from pg 3)
V. NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
(NGO) RELATIONS –
Work with local Non-Governmental Organizations
(NGOs) to further the purpose of the United Nations Sys-
tem and the efforts in support of the United Nations. This
involves maintaining an up-to-date list of key contacts in
each organization, developing a supportive relationship
with each, and soliciting active support from each on UN
issues, particularly in response to UNA action alerts. Re-
quires familiarity with NGOs locally’ and proficiency with
the PC in MSWord and the Internet.
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
a. NEWSLETTER –
Requires excellent writing and composition skills, and in-
volves monitoring chapter, state and national UNA and UN
critical issues, and national and international news. Mate-
rial selected for publishing in the newsletter shall be related
to the topic of the meeting so as to give the reader some
background in the topic. New membership and renewal
information shall be regularly published. The newsletter
shall be composed using software such as MS Publisher
2003 or later edition. MSWord may be used as an alterna-
tive providing an acceptable format and appearance is
maintained. Time is of the essence in completing the
newsletter. (The approved copy will be converted to PDF
format by the Electronic Communications Coordinator and
distribution made via email with hardcopies sent via USPS
to only those on the mail list who do not have email.)
b. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS
Requires maintaining an up-to-date electronic distribution
list of UNA-USA Tampa Bay Chapter Members, and a
similar distribution list of Non-Members (friends and po-
tential members) who are on the Chapters regular mailing
list. At least monthly, updates to these lists are to be pro-
vided by the VP of Membership in sufficient time for the
monthly mailing. This requires considerable proficiency in
the use of the PC.
c. MAINTAIN TAMPA BAY CHAPTER WEB SITE
The Web Site, www.unatampabay.org, shall be done in a
professional manner, provide links to as many other sites as
practical and appropriate, and be a comprehensive informa-
tion utility. The monthly Newsletter shall be posted at least
16 days before each meeting date to enable UNA members
and the public to keep current through this excellent me-
dium. The site shall list the Tampa Bay Board of Directors
and a means for making contact with chapter officers and
chairpersons. The site shall include considerable informa-
tion about the chapter activities, provide an arrays of links,
provide for RSVPing (to Treasurer and VP of Membership)
and paying on line if practical. This function requires
extensive on line and internet skills and experience of
a highly technical nature.
d. PUBLICITY AND MEDIA –
Publicize Chapter activities and the work of the
UNA-USA in general through meeting notices, news re-
leases and arranging for UNA speakers at civic affairs; and
endeavor to ensure balanced coverage in the media of the
United Nations and global affairs.
e. SPEAKERS BUREAU
This involves recruiting and maintaining a list of people
that can be called on to serve as featured speakers or pro-
vide programs for civic organizations, business meetings,
and generally for Non-Governmental Organizations or pro-
fessional groups as part of our effort to create public aware-
ness of the UNA and the United Nations activities and
benefits to the local community, the nation and the world.
A file of speeches, program material and presentation aids
shall be accumulated and maintained for use by bureau par-
ticipants. Work closely with other organizations, the Media
and Publicity Chair to arrange for filling speaking engage-
ments.
VII. YPIC (Young Professionals for International Co-
operation)
YPIC Committee is comprised of UNA dues pay-
ing members between the ages of 21 and 40 years. YPIC
Committee works closely with the Chapter leaders to en-
sure unity of purpose. YPIC will plan its own events and
publicize to its e-mail list other events put on by the Chap-
ter. Thus YPIC will add to the number of programs put on
by the chapter in addition to providing a wider audience for
Chapter events, which in turn can lead to increased mem-
bership.
VIII. FINANCE
This function is chaired by the Treasurer. Requires organ-
izational, financial, and bookkeeping skills with a determi-
nation for accuracy and timely reporting. Must be depend-
able and reliable with a strong working knowledge of PC
accounting, Subject to annual audit per chapter by-laws.
Prepares annual report for National, and receives reserva-
tions for all meetings and maintains accountability. In-
cludes responsibility for fundraising.
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- New: If you have email, please RSVP on-line at www.unatampabay.org,
UNA-USA Tampa Bay Chapter Annual Meeting Reservation
Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007 10:00am-12:00 noon Location: Univ. of Tampa, Alumni Room

Tampa Bay Chapter UNA-USA and mail by Tuesday, November 6 to:

Ms Sujatha Chetty, Treasurer
5222 Beach Breeze Court
Tampa FL 33609
Name______________________________________
Phone ______________________________________
e-mail Address _______________________________
[ ] $_____ Donation (Tax Deductible)

Committee Volunteer Opportunities

Participation in Committees gives members an
opportunity to support the Chapter, the UNA-USA
and the United Nations by showing their interest and
applying their expertise. Our Chapter’s success de-
pends on the enthusiasm and each member’s willing-
ness to help.
Committee Chairpersons are appointed by the
President and approved by the Board, or nominated by
the Board. Committee members are appointed by the
President upon recommendation of the Committee
Chairperson, and approved by the Board.
I. PROGRAM –
Plan and conduct the program for the regular
monthly and special meetings, and coordinate the an-
nual celebration of United Nations Day in October of
each year. Requires extraordinary self motivation, ex-
tensive knowledge of the community, and experience
with the UNA-USA and the UN
Also requires versatility in the use of the personal com-
puter. Includes: a. Speaker Series; b. Hospitality; and
c. Facilities
. actions on world issues, and maintain an up-to-date
II. EDUCATION –
Remain constantly vigilant to the need for edu-
cational thrust of all meetings and other activities of
the Chapter, and endeavor to influence the content and
frequency so as to meet the overall mission of the
UNA-USA. Also maintain cloase liaison with Model
UN at all levels. Requires strong familiarity and
knowledge of the UNA-USA, Model UN, and the UN.
Established relationship with Tampa Bay colleges and
universities, and High and Middle schools preferred.
III. MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT –
Promote and solicit membership and active
participation in the UNA-USA. Work to increase
membership in the Chapter by a minimum of ten per
cent per year. Maintain a current computerized Mem-
bership Roster, an inactive list of those that remain
potential renewals, and a list of prospective members
and other UN/UNA interested parties. This includes
maintaining a current telephone-mailing list with expi-
ration dates showing for all members, and regularly
providing changes to the Chapter’s member and non-
member email lists.
Monthly provide a mail label file for those members
and non-members that do not have email.
Requires proficient PC skills particularly with
MSWord and Excel.
IV. GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS/ADVOCACY –
Monitor the Congress and the Administration
on International Affairs, and their support of the
United Nations and the United Nations System. Like-
wise, monitor the United Nations, their position and
understanding of how these correspond to the political
environment in the United States. Inform and alert
government officials and Chapter members about the
importance of United Nations issues, and the UNA
position on U.S. policy on those issues. Requires strong
interests in, knowledge of, and experience with the Con-
gressional and Administration political environment, the
UN and the UNA-USA. Requires proficient PC skills with
MSWord and use of the Internet.
(cont’d on pg 2-Opportunities)
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7833 2nd Avenue South
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St Petersburg FL 33707-1021 AN tors
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Paul Yingst , President
Jill Isaac, VP- Programs
Roslyn Linnen,VP-Membership
Kelly Miliziano,VP-Education
Dr. Jeffrey Maddux,VP-Advocacy
Rajeev Ratra, VP-Technology
Sujatha Chetty, Treasurer
Alana Cefaratti, Secretary
Rush Dozier Sr, Director
Heather Kathrens, Director NGO Chr
Shrimatee Ojah-Maharaj, Director
Stacey Roussel, Director
Ryan Nevel,YPIC Chair
Dr. Robert Strickler, Director
Cordell Chavis, CoRep USF
Elizabeth Dunn
Natasha Ghent-Rodriguez
Jennifer Kon
The Hon. Maurice Williams, Advisor
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
TAMPA BAY CHAPTER UNA-USA
Membership Categories
Name_______________________________ Introductory (1st yr. only)/Fixed Inc. $ 25
please print Member (Individual or Household) 40
Organization 40
Address_____________________________ Limited Income (Indiv or Family ) 25
Student 10
___________________________________ Sponsor 100
city state zip Patron 500
Lifetime (one time payment ) 1,000
Tel. No.____________ Fax No.____________ E-mail _____________________
Send application to:
UNA-USA Membership Services My check for $______ is enclosed
801 Second Avenue Make check payable to UNA-USA
New York, NY 10017-4706 (Dues are tax deductible)
Phone: 212-907-1300
New Member Drive Extension
The recruitment period for the New Member Drive has been extended from 10/31/07
to 11/15/07. Sponsors of NEW members during this drive will receive gifts with the
United Nations logo from the UN Gift Shop. Presentations will be made at the Holiday
Party on December 3, 2007. All members are invited. Please help your organization to
continue to grow and to make a difference locally and around the world.