TERESE GECIENE, Huntingdon Valley, PA

        Former president of LAC Chapter of Phila.; in 1969 Ecumenical Day of Prayer in the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul organizer, in 1987 Chairperson of Committee to observe 600 year Jubilee of Lithuanian Christianity, 1968-1990 organizer of special Lithuanian Independence Day radio programs in English on WFLN radio station, in 1997 organizer of 450 year jubilee of first Lithuanian printed book commemoration in Phila., since 1986 member of "Voice of Lithuanian Community" radio program committee, since 1991 served three terms on LAC Board of Directors, currently on LAC Philadelphia Chapter Executive Committee as member for Cultural Affairs; 1997 delegate to Lithuanian World Community Congress.

        If re-elected to Board of Directors my goals are to strengthen LAC chapters by joint efforts of all generations of Lithuanian-Americans.  We need to preserve and maintain our parishes, Lithuanian Schools, performing groups and, locally, our own Lithuanian Music Hall.  Another priority is to increase public affairs efforts to gain US legislative and executive support of Lithuania's acceptance into NATO.

        If re-elected as representative to the Lithuanian World Community Congress, I shall strive for all Lithuanian Diaspora to preserve Lithuanian heritage in all countries where Lithuanian communities exist; to provide aid to Lithuania, especially in its efforts to join NATO.

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