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General Admission

Join Rochester&rsquo;s Ukrainian community and friends for a relaxed conversation with Rep. Joe Morelle This gathering is a chance for Rochester&rsquo;s Ukrainian community to meet their Representative, Congressman Joe Morelle, in a warm and informal setting. It&rsquo;s built around conversation, not a formal policy meeting.Come early to connect with neighbors over light refreshments before the program begins. Then, during the conversation, you&rsquo;ll have the chance to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Meet and speak directly with Congressman Morelle</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Share your own experiences, including stories of resettlement in Rochester</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Learn about the organizations and people who make up the local Ukrainian community</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Raise the issues that matter to you, including H.R. 3104 (Ukrainian Adjustment Act), the Russia Sanctions Act, and continued support for Ukraine</li></ul>Please register so we can plan seating, discussion time, and questions for the Representative. Your registration helps ensure everyone has a chance to be heard and to connect with others committed to Ukrainian culture and community. ProgramThe program runs from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Times after the opening reception are approximate and will be confirmed with Congressman Morelle&rsquo;s office. 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM (approx.) - Reception and Networking<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Check-in and name tags. Guests settle in, enjoy light refreshments and drinks, and meet one another while waiting for the Congressman&rsquo;s arrival.</li></ul>11:15 AM - 11:45 AM (approx.) - Welcome and Community Introductions<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Welcome from Svitanok NYC and partner organizations. A combined slideshow introduces the participating organizations, each presented by its own representative. A short overview of the history and culture of Rochester&rsquo;s Ukrainian community, with a display table, follows. Presentations are kept to 15-20 minutes in total, leading into the conversation with the Representative.</li></ul>11:45 AM - 12:45 PM (approx., confirmed by the Congressman&rsquo;s office) - Conversation with Congressman Morelle<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Open conversation on issues important to the community. Volunteers share their resettlement stories. Community members ask questions, collected in advance through RSVP or asked live.</li></ul>12:45 PM - 1:00 PM - Closing<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Brief closing remarks and thanks to Congressman Morelle, the Ukrainian Federal Credit Union, and all partner organizations. Informal networking continues for those who would like to stay.</li></ul>*All times are approximate and provided for planning purposes only. The actual schedule may shift during the event.

Join Rochester’s Ukrainian community and friends for a relaxed conversation with Rep. Joe Morelle This gathering is a chance for Rochester’s Ukrainian community to meet their Representative, Congressman Joe Morelle, in a warm and informal setting. It’s built around conversation, not a formal policy meeting.Come early to connect with neighbors over light refreshments before the program begins. Then, during the conversation, you’ll have the chance to:<ul><li>Meet and speak directly with Congressman Morelle</li><li>Share your own experiences, including stories of resettlement in Rochester</li><li>Learn about the organizations and people who make up the local Ukrainian community</li><li>Raise the issues that matter to you, including H.R. 3104 (Ukrainian Adjustment Act), the Russia Sanctions Act, and continued support for Ukraine</li></ul>Please register so we can plan seating, discussion time, and questions for the Representative. Your registration helps ensure everyone has a chance to be heard and to connect with others committed to Ukrainian culture and community. ProgramThe program runs from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Times after the opening reception are approximate and will be confirmed with Congressman Morelle’s office. 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM (approx.) - Reception and Networking<ul><li>Check-in and name tags. Guests settle in, enjoy light refreshments and drinks, and meet one another while waiting for the Congressman’s arrival.</li></ul>11:15 AM - 11:45 AM (approx.) - Welcome and Community Introductions<ul><li>Welcome from Svitanok NYC and partner organizations. A combined slideshow introduces the participating organizations, each presented by its own representative. A short overview of the history and culture of Rochester’s Ukrainian community, with a display table, follows. Presentations are kept to 15-20 minutes in total, leading into the conversation with the Representative.</li></ul>11:45 AM - 12:45 PM (approx., confirmed by the Congressman’s office) - Conversation with Congressman Morelle<ul><li>Open conversation on issues important to the community. Volunteers share their resettlement stories. Community members ask questions, collected in advance through RSVP or asked live.</li></ul>12:45 PM - 1:00 PM - Closing<ul><li>Brief closing remarks and thanks to Congressman Morelle, the Ukrainian Federal Credit Union, and all partner organizations. Informal networking continues for those who would like to stay.</li></ul>*All times are approximate and provided for planning purposes only. The actual schedule may shift during the event.

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Rochester Ukrainian Community Gathering with Rep. Joe Morelle

824 East Ridge Road

General Admission

Free