United Macedonia Diaspora

[Prolet]

This should be viewed by all Macedonians, the whole world should see what these Bulgarian snakes are about. I agree with Dejan Petkovski from TV Sonce our authorities should provide the same resistance and not let the filthy rotten scum step foot in our country. Plemeto nivno skapano

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[fyrOM]

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[BigMak]

Yes, the United Macedonian Diaspora firmly rejects any efforts by persons or entities to rename the Republic of Macedonia. It is our view that the name of a nation state is an inextricable element of its sovereignty.

See: http://umdiaspora.org/content/view/417/51/

Our President Meto Koloski supports this position.

See latest news item: http://www1.voanews.com/macedonian/n...-92442929.html

Why has it taken so long for UMD to clarify this position?

If indeed this is the position, can we expect to see an apology for previous statements which counter the current position?

Can we also expect to see a stable position by UMD on this and will UMD undertake an oath in upholding the values of The Macedonian Cause?

Hit the nail on the head Mikail, I'm sick of UMD announcements and rhetoric, What purpose does this organization serve for diaspora Macedonians, outside of the US.

UMD has been confused over the Clarification of this question for months, way before and after Meto did his pointless Australian holiday.

[Mikail]

Thanks BigMak. UMD wish to leave many issues unresolved. And for what purpose? UMD has only answered one question in full in this thread and that is on page 1 when I asked them to repeat their statement on their position..... to which they did to my surprise!

So UMD, can you continue to clarify issues concerning your position by answering all questions put forward to to you.

Thanks in advance.

[indigen]

UMD has a great deal of respect for Ambassador Reeker. His last statement was highly inappropriate and UMD already conveyed this to him and to the State Department.

Macedonia's future depends on what the Macedonians want, not what the international community or Greece or Reeker wants. Macedonians control their future. Macedonians do not want a name change, and will not stand for it. Thus, as someone on this forum says, the issue is null and void. It is all a game of public diplomacy and awareness. We need to get more media attention favoring Macedonia's position.

Macedonia's future depends on what the Macedonians want
Meto, are you saying that it was the choice of Macedonians to enter the UN under the ACRONYM in 1993, to sign the "Interim Accord", with all its implications, including surrendering the national flag and ancient Macedonian heritage, in 1995 and to reconstitute Macedonia as a non-Macedonian multi multi-ethnic state by signing and implementing the 2001 "Ramkoven Dogovor"? Are you saying this is the FUTURE MACEDONIANS WANT or WANTED?

Macedonians control their future.
What planet are your on, Meto?

Macedonians need a REVOLUTION of the MIND and to be prepared to shed their blood if they want to control their future! Umd is just another political implement in the arsenal of the enslavers of Macedonians used to ideologically disarm them and to sow disorientation, IME.

[Mikail]

No, and No. Simple.

It is insulting what the international community is doing, however, we won't succeed by just highlighting how insulting it is. But rather doing something about.

Macedonia needs help and we are hanging out on forums and chatting about how insulting someone's statement was. Instead of chatting about it, we would suggest getting out there and paving the halls of Congress, Parliament etc...and advocating support for Macedonia.

When will Australia recognize Macedonia?

Yes it is insulting what the International community is doing. Why up until only yesterday did you support the International Community, in supporting Greece's demands to change Macedonia's name?

Australia will recognise Macedonia. And we do beat down the doors of our parliamentarians.

Why did you not choose to work with the AMHRC when you were here? Instead you traveled on your own and made claims you had exposed Rann and you single handedly are sorting out the problems?

Do you see why we don't trust you?

And since when have Macedonians called a dance a Kolo? That my friend is a Serbian term. Are you really pro - Macedonian?

[Soldier of Macedon]

The MTO decided already, perhaps you may have forgotten the thread created by Risto the Great. All of your threads subsequent to his will be merged. Feel free to post on other threads also.

[Vangelovski]

Finances are public information via the IRS...http://www.guidestar.org/pqShowGsRep...ein=20-5182996

The 2009 IRS reporting will come out in June.

As far as our annual report, we are in the process of preparing our 2008-2009 biannual report.

Has anyone been able to get this link to work?

[Grotius]

This is what is in the link:

United Macedonian Diaspora

Also Known As: UMD
1101 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
6th Floor
Washington, DC 20004

https://www.umdiaspora.org

Mission and Programs
Mission

Founded in 2004, United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) is an international non-governmental organization addressing the interests and needs of Macedonians and Macedonian communities throughout the world. UMD's main goals are to foster unity among Macedonian people, and advance their cause. We work to promote our historical, spiritual and cultural heritage while advancing the Macedonian tradition within the framework of various advocacy, educational, and charitable programs.
Programs

Policy Issues - Advance Macedonian interests through educational advocacy, charitable efforts, and social and cultural events - Support the Republic of Macedonia's constitutional name - Defend the Macedonian ethnic identity Support the human rights of Macedonians in Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Serbia - Improve relations among Macedonia and the United States, Canada, Australia, and support accession into NATO and the EU
Who We Are

Founded in 2004, United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) is an international non-governmental organization addressing the interests and needs of Macedonians and Macedonian communities throughout the world.
NTEE Code

* Q01—Alliance/Advocacy Organizations
* Q71—International Migration, Refugee Issues
* R22—Minority Rights

Goals and Results

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2007

1. Sent over 3 million e-mails to European Parliamentarians about the lack of human rights for Macedonians in Bulgaria

Objectives for Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2008

1. Secure the civil rights of Macedonians around the world

Basic Information

* This organization is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity .
* This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
* Additional narrative information in this report was last supplied by the organization on May 9, 2008.
* Contributions are deductible, as provided by law.

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EIN

20-5182996
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Contact

Mr. Metodija A. Koloski, President
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Phone

(202) 756-2244
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Fax

(202) 756-7323
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E-mail

info@umdiaspora.org
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Fiscal Year

Information not available
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Assets

$25,256 (from IRS BMF on Dec 2008)
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Income

$43,671 (from IRS BMF on Dec 2008)
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Year Founded

2004
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Ruling Year

2007
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No. of Board Members

Information not available
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No. of Full-Time Employees

0
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No. of Part-Time Employees

0
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No. of Volunteers

0
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Funding

This organization is seeking funds from contributions and grants. These funds will be used for unrestricted operating expenses, special projects, building improvements and endowments.
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Locations Served

o International: U.S., Canada, Australia & Europe

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[Pavel]

3 million emails...and information not available....

[Grotius]

Maybe they should do a recount, I'm sure it was 2,995,843 e-mails.

Amazing how they did this with No Board Members, No Full Time employees, No Part Time employees and No Volunteers. Who sent the e-mails?

[Vangelovski]

Maybe they should do a recount, I'm sure it was 2,995,843 e-mails.

Amazing how they did this with No Board Members, No Full Time employees, No Part Time employees and No Volunteers. Who sent the e-mails?

3 million people never signed the emails. They played with the numbers. There are about 750 european parliamentarians. 4000 people signed the emails. They multiplied the two figures to make it look impressive. In actual fact, only 4,000 individuals signed their online petition/email that was forwarded to each of the 750 european parliamentarians. So each MP only recieved 4,000 emails in his inbox, not 3 million.

[Vangelovski]

This "financial report" shows nothing other than some limited income from 2008 that in no way could pay for office space, Meto's full-time salary or his jet-setting around the world.

[Buktop]

3 million people never signed the emails. They played with the numbers. There are about 750 european parliamentarians. 4000 people signed the emails. They multiplied the two figures to make it look impressive. In actual fact, only 4,000 individuals signed their online petition/email that was forwarded to each of the 750 european parliamentarians. So each MP only recieved 4,000 emails in his inbox, not 3 million.

4000 e-mails per parliamentarian, times 750 parliamentarians, equals 3 million e-mails sent. It's basic math Vangelovski

[sf.]

Pfft 3 million. I used to send twice that amount per day when I ran a penile enlargement drugs business. Didn't really work out though.