With the elimination of the ancestry question found previously on US Census forms, the Race question on the US Census 2010 form is the only place where you can make it be known that you are Macedonian.

GREAT NEWS!!! The U.S. Census 2010 Form is now available on the U.S. Census Bureau website in Macedonian! We thank Danijela Wilson (translator) and Trajko Papuckoski for all their hard work in making this happen, together with the U.S. Census Bureau team.  This is quite an accomplishment, as it is the first time any U.S. Census Form has been translated into Macedonian.  Click HERE to view it and spread the word! Next week, Census forms will be mailed to households across the country and Macedonian American 2010 Census Project Coalition is calling on you to fill out the form and return it by mail.  Here is the basic Census timeline: This week: your household receives an “advance letter” from the Census Bureau about the arrival of the forms; Next week: you will receive the 2010 Census form (see sample to the right); it has 10 simple questions and takes 10 minutes; complete it and return it by mail; By early April: If your household has not returned its survey, you may receive a replacement; Census takers will visit households that do not mail back a questionnaire to take a count in person. About the Form: it comes to your address (“Resident”) not in your name; answer the 10 basic questions for all those living in your household (regardless of their relation to you) but not those relatives living elsewhere on April 1 (college students, military personnel, etc.); Questionnaire assistance is available in Macedonian. Macedonian Ancestry: while the 2010 Census does not have a general question on ethnic ancestry, Macedonian Americans may choose to indicate their Macedonian heritage under Question 9 under “Some Other Race.”  Responses to this question will not be published with official race statistics but will be made available upon request to the Coalition, researchers, and advocates.  See sample of Question 9 below. Courtesy of Macedonian Orthodox Society of Sts. Peter and Paul, Crown Point, Indiana What can you do? Make sure to fill out the form!  Click HERE for more details and instructions.  All answers on the Census are strictly confidential and will not be released to other government agencies! Thus, everyone should fill out the form! The Department of Justice has stated that the Census Act Trumps the Patriot Act. Make sure to SPREAD THE WORD to everyone who you know is Macedonian! Make sure to help elderly Macedonians fill out the form! If you are a community leader, print out copies of this e-mail, along with the Macedonian language Census assistance guide and give to your community members. Macedonian Orthodox Easter is April 4 – make sure to have extra copies for the church services and dances! Every year, the federal government allocates more than $400 billion to states and communities based, in part, on census data. The data are used to determine locations and improvements for schools, hospitals, housing developments, health care clinics, and other community facilities.

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Soul Mates

Directed By: Marija Makeska
Detroit Independent Film Festival

Saturday March 6th from 1-3 pm

Helen Deroy Auditorium at Wayne State University

Tickets just $5

Old Elena tells the story of her childhood friend Anna (of a Jewish family) whom she met when she was in the sixth grade. Through a blood mixing ritual, Elena and Anna become best friends. However, the war starts April 6, 1941 and Anna’s and Elena’s lives change forever. Elena’s father is forced to work for the Nazi’s, but is willingly turning Anna in to be transported…

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UMD Global Conference 2010
Join us in Toronto!

UMD is excited to announce that the Second Annual UMD Global Conference will be held at the 4-Star/4-Diamond Sheraton City Centre Hotel in downtown Toronto from June 3-5, 2010. We are planning quite an exciting program for all conference participants. The First Annual UMD Global Conference drew guests from 14 different countries.

Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

View Video Highlights from the First Annual UMD Global Conference, by clicking HERE.

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MHRMI finances all Macedonian human rights groups in the Balkans, including Macedonian language classes in Aegean Macedonia.

We need your support.

Tickets: $40 – includes food and drink

Charitable receipts are available for donations over $100

For more information contact MHRMI at: 416.850.7125

or visit: www.mhrmi.org

Start Time: Friday, March 19, 2010 at 7:00pm
Location: St. Ilija Macedonian Orthodox Church Banquet Hall
Street: 199-201 Main Street
City/Town: Markham, ON

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Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Time: 8:00pm – 11:30pm
Location: 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington, DC 20007

To buy tickets online please visit
http://www.bluesalley.com/calendar.cfm

BLUES ALLEY JAZZ CLUB

“Now THIS is a jazz club.”- Dizzy Gillespie
“Best Night Spot” – Washingtonian Magazine

Blues Alley Address and contact info:

1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20007
Daily 6:00pm-12:30am
Tel: (202) 337-4141
Fax: (202) 337-7946

Featuring:

Vladimir Cetkar – Guitar&Vocal
Milan MIlanovic – Piano
Moto Fukushima – Bass
Aaron Steele – Drums

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8 March International Women’s Day
March 6th 2010 Saturday Night
Door’s open at 7 pm until 2 am
At MCC Center
LADIES ONLY 18 AND OVER
Open Bar, Dinner, Raflle and Lot’s Of Prizes
Music By Dj Tiho & Dj Toni
The Best Selection Of Macedonian, Yugo & American Music
LAST YEAR THERE WAS MORE THEN 700 LADIES !!!!!
YOU MUST CALL MCC CENTER FOR RESERVATIONS !!!!! (586) 731-4050
30 $ INCLUDES EVERYTHING !!!!!
ALL LADIES FROM ALL NATIONALITIES ARE WELCOME !!!!!

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW !!!!!

LADIES PARTY LIKE IT”S 1999 !!!!!

SEE YOU THERE LADIES

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The United Macedonians Organization of Canada cordially invites you to its annual ‘Goce Delchev Night’ banquet which is held in honor of the great Macedonian freedom fighter – Goce Delchev.

He was an astonishing visionary and an important 19th century revolutionary figure for Macedonia during a time when the Macedonian people were under the occupation of the Ottoman Empire. Goce Delchev’s dedication to freedom and unity can be summarized by his timeless quote “I understand the world solely as a field for cultural competition among nations”.

Please join us for an evening of cultural celebration and strength in community.

The banquet will be held February 6th, 2010, at 7:00 pm, at the Macedonian Orthodox Church “St. Clement of Ohrid” Banquet Centre, located at 76 Overlea Blvd., in East York, Toronto.

The United Macedonians Organization of Canada is the oldest and largest non-profit Macedonian cultural organization in the Diaspora, addressing the interests and needs of the Macedonian community in Canada and the support of Human Rights of Macedonians around the world.

Other dignitaries from Canada and the Republic of Macedonia will be in attendance.

We hope to see you there!

For Tickets and Information, please email us at: info@unitedmacedonians.org

Admission is $45 – Includes Dinner
Students: $35 (please contact us for details)

Entertainment provided by BISER ORCHESTRA

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The United Macedonian Diaspora is pleased to announce that its President from Washington, D.C., Metodija A. Koloski, will be on a United for Macedonia’s Future Speaking Tour of Australia and New Zealand during February 2010. Click here http://umdiaspora.org/images/UMDAustraliaTourFlyerA4.pdf for official flyer.

A series of Open Forums/Information sessions will be held around Australia and New Zealand.

ABOUT THE OPEN FORUMS
Since gaining independence in 1991, the Republic of Macedonia has transformed itself from a one party socialist state to a vibrant democracy and resilient economy. It has contributed to peace, stability and development in South Eastern Europe, Iraq and Afghanistan. Macedonia is now qualified to join NATO, the EU and engage with the Asia-Pacific in search for a sustainable future. Its sovereignty and right to self-identification has been strongly supported by 128 member states in the United Nations. The Macedonian diaspora in Australia, Europe, and North America has played an important role in this transformation and repositioning.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Metodija A. Koloski is Co-Founder and President of the United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD), headquartered in Washington, D.C. UMD is a not for profit, non-governmental organisation which since 2004 has emerged as the leading provider of strategic advocacy, development and international affairs support to the Republic of Macedonia and the Macedonian communities in Australia, Europe, and North America. Koloski has written opinion pieces on Macedonia’s right to its name, minorities in South Eastern Europe, and NATO and EU membership, which have been published in the Washington Times, the Foreign Policy Association, the Journal Gazette, and the International Relations Forum.

United Macedonian Diaspora
PO Box 2153
Hawthorn, Vic. 3122
Australia

Phone: 0438 385 466
Email: australia@umdiaspora.org

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Friday February 5th

We are proud to invite you to the second part of Serbian-Macedonian mix party series inside Toronto’s hottest nightclub.
Join us as we take the sexiest crowd inside the stylish, trendy, comfortable and upscale environment of
GUVERNMENT – THE DRINK ENTRANCE

Music by:
DJ Maro & DJ Legatto
(Serbian, MK & Club hits)

Doors open at 10pm
ID mandatory – 19+
Cover $15
Strict Style Code In Effect-dress to impress

To get on the Guest list click here:
http://www.zonde.ca/archive/mkd/guestlist/

The Guvernment
http://www.theguvernment.com/

VIP Bottle Service call 647-407-0871 / 416-904-5375

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