The United Nations Association of the United States of America is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to building understanding of and support for the ideals and vital work of the United Nations among the American people. Its educational and humanitarian campaigns, including teaching students in urban schools, clearing minefields and providing school-based support for children living in HIV/AIDS-affected communities in Africa, allow people to make a global impact at the local level. In addition, its policy and advocacy programs stress the importance of nations working together and the need for United States leadership in the United Nations. The association is affiliated with the World Federation of United Nations Associations.

Why Become a Member of UNA-USA?
To help build support for the United Nations among the American People
The mission, work, and purpose of the United Nations carried out through our local and regional events hosted by UNA-USA's chapters and divisions across the country. Without these educational events, misconceptions about the UN can persist. Policy begins with public opinion and UNA-USA works to inform and shape public opinion at the most fundamental level.

To help build support for the United Nations among Elected Officials
According to Former Ambassador to the UN, Richard Holbrooke, "The UN is only as good as the Us commitment," furthermore, "The UN cannot succeed if the US does not support it." Unfortunately, this commitment has fallen short at times in the form of late payments and the under funding of important efforts such as peacekeeping operations. Through our advocacy campaigns as well as through relationships with some of the country's top decision makers, we keep the pressure on to make sure that US support for the UN stays alive.

Other important facts that support UNA memberships are:
Demonstrating that the American people long for engagement.
Joining the UNA-USA means joining a community of like-minded individuals.
The educational programs run by UNA-USA develop global citizens.
UNA-USA publications offer a fresh perspective on world affairs.
UNA-USA offers vital experience for young professionals.

For more information on how to be a member of UNA-STL and engage in our chapter activities, please contact Sandra Lee at (314) 625-6360.

WHO WE ARE:

Officers & Executive Committee:
Arrey Obenson, President
Ronald Glossop, Vice President
Robert Wilcox, Treasurer
Sarah Hembree, Secretary
Sandra Lee, Membership Secretary
Mary Domahidy, Past President

 Board of Directors:
Yolanda Alovor, Bruce Buckland, Rina Chittooran, Robert Cohn, Robert Fischer,
Carolyn Ikpeama, Terry Hurley, Hicham Jaddoud, Michelle Lorenzini, Kelly-Kate Pease,
Mary Beth Reissen, Stephen Rutherford, Denise Walker, Kathleen Welter, Jason Yu 

Nominating Committee:
Kathleen Welter (Chair), Ron Glossop (Advisor & Committee Secretary), Bob Cohn,
Yvonne Logan, Richard Stith, Hazel A. Tamano, Arrey Obenson (Ex-Officio)

Advisory Council Members:
Yvonne Logan (Chair)

Webmaster & Editor:  Hazel A. Tamano

 For more information about the Greater Saint Louis Chapter, please contact:

Phone: (636) 449-3100 x2233

Fax: (636) 449-3107

Email: aobenson@jci.cc

http://www.unastl.org

Visit www.unausa.org for more information about the United Nations Association in the USA, or www.un.org for more information about the United Nations