WHIPPANY, N.J. – The Ukrainian American Veterans organization concluded its two-day annual national convention on Saturday, October 6. Forty delegates met to discuss national UAV policies and to elect a new National Executive Board.
The board had two major personnel changes. The national commander is an elected position and the adjutant is customarily appointed by the newly elected commander. Connecticut State Commander Ihor B. Rudko was unanimously elected to serve a two-year term as national commander. He appointed Chicago Post 32 Commander George Horbenko as his adjutant. The previous national commander, Peter Bencak, relinquished his post to focus on his growing family, while his adjutant, John Steciw, is pursuing other career commitments.