NER News Letter February 2008 - Unification & I

February 2008
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Northeast Regional Leaders’
Meeting
Witnessing and Education Activities
for Making Core Members
The Fourth Peace Scriptures
Reciting Contest
Northeast Regional Monthly Newsletter
Unifi cation
Service for Peace, Pure Love,
Campus and Outreach Activities
UPF/PR Activities
UPF Summit, February 9-12,
Seoul-CheonPyong, Korea
National UPF activities
It was a great privilege for leaders and members of the Northeast
Region to attend True Parents Birthday celebration in the 8th
year of Cheon Il Guk in Cheon Pyeong, Korea. For many members
it was unforgettable experience for the fi rst time to participate at
Hoon Dok Hwe with True Parents in Cheon Jeong Peace Palace.
As expression of love and sincerity families and members of entire
region made donations for the gift which was offered to True
Parents by the Northeast Regional President Dr. Seuk and one
of key Ambassadors for Peace from Azerbaijan, H.E. Ragim Huseinov.
The gift was a tree made of ancient amber. Each leaf of
the tree signifi es personal offering of every family and member
of the Northeast Region.
For the entertainment during the banquet group of Russian
members, as representatives of the Northeast Region, offered
Korean song “Hollyo Arirang” followed by joyful cheerful Russian
traditional dance.
More than 70 leaders from entire region gathered in Cheon Pyeong,
Korea, for True Parents Birthday, on February 12, followed
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WFWP Activities
Tong-Il Moo-Do Activities
Russian members offered Korean song and
Russian dance (upper)
As representatives from Northeast region,
Dr. Seuk and H.E. Ragim Huseinov offered
to True Parents the gift, amber-made-tree
(left)
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Model 2-day workshop for witnessing
leaders and members, Moscow
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by Universal Peace Federation Leaders Meeting on the next day.
At the same time delegation of 24 high level VIPs from the Northeast
Region attended the UPF International Leadership Conference
and World Summit on Peace.
Northeast Regional Leaders’ Meeting, February
13 and 15, Korea
Since many leaders from the Northeast Region this time gathered
in Korea Regional President, Dr. Seuk, conducted the Northeast
Regional Leaders’ Meeting in Korea on two occasions: on
February 13, right after UPF Leaders’ Meeting fi nished, and on
February 15.
During the meeting the Power Point presentation about Regional
activities in 2007 was shown to leaders. Dr. Seuk emphasized
the goals of the Northeast Region for 2008, which are
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Cultivating owners of Cheon Il Guk.
Witnessing and raising up leadership.
Realizing Cheon Il Guk and creating the environment.
It was very good and heartistic meeting to feel unity of entire Region
since many leaders never saw each other before and could
meet in Korea for the fi rst time.
Witnessing and Education Activities for Making
Core Members
From February 15, W-CARP leaders who came to Korea joined
W-CARP Strategic Alignment Meeting (SAM) where they had very
deep and heartistic experience with Hyun Jin Nim. In order to
inherit the spirit and best practices in witnessing leaders joined
the model workshop which is developed by W-CARP based on
new Members’ Education System. All leaders were very inspired
and determined to bring victory in their respective fi elds of God’s
Providence.
Russia After coming back from Korea leaders of Moscow and
Northwest sub-regions conducted model workshops based on
new Membership Education System for witnessing leaders and
members in order to pass experience which was gained in Korea.
Another purpose of the workshops was to work out goals
and plans for witnessing.

21-day workshop organized by Moscow Education department
in January successfully fi nished on February 14. Six members
graduated workshop.
At the graduation ceremony participants shared deep realizations
and inspiration they received through workshop. One brother
from South Russia joined MFT after workshop.
Moldova On February 2nd and 3rd, 2-day W-CARP model seminar
was held in Moldova, Chisinau with purpose to new CARP educational
system to witnessing leaders and members. CARP missionary
Takahiro Sugiura gave lectures. Seminar also included
discussions and games. The goal was to have 21 participants,
eventually 24 people including 7 new guests participated. It was
inspiring and refreshing as a new start for witnessing. Following
2-day workshop on February 23-27 W-CARP Moldova conducted
5-day workshop according to new W-CARP educational system.
Mongolia In February
Education and
Witnessing team
W-CARP Mongolia
conducted 4-day
workshop for Center
Leaders and
their assistants.
China Mr. Yeqing Li, Secretary General of YFWP International HQ
visited Hong Kong. At the same time, Mr. Namhi Hwang’s couple,
son of Prof. Hwang and W-CARP leader in USA visited Hong
Kong. They came to meet the members of W-CARP. 13 students
listened to Mr. Li’s presentation on YFWP and Namhi’s sharing
about W-CARP USA. They enjoyed sharing and exchange with one
and other.
More than 120 students joined W-CARP in Hong Kong University.
They paid their membership fee. Some of them joined service
projects, orientation and seminars.
A 3-day workshop was arranged for mainland students on Chinese
New Year holidays on February 6-8. Son of China National Messiah
couple took care of the students. Mr. Hwang gave lectures.
The students were very interested in learning Divine Principle.
Ukraine Leaders’ meeting was held on February 23-24 attended
by 20 leaders and vice-leaders, with reports on problems and
solutions. They new determination to create centers fi lled with a
spirit of love.
The Fourth Peace Scriptures Reciting Contest
In the year 2008 Moscow sub-region members continued tradition
of Peace Scriptures Reciting Contests. On Sunday, February
24, the First Contest in 2008 was held in Moscow following the
Sunday service. After preliminary contests during the month 2
sisters were selected as fi nalists of monthly contest. Ms. Tatyana
Monahova from MFT became the best. The atmosphere of Sunday
service and contest was very high and holy.
21-day workshop, Moscow, Russia
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5-day workshop according to new W-CARP
educational system, Chisinau, Moldova
CARP members enjoyed sharing program with
Mr. Li, Secretary General of YFWP Int’l HQ
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Day of Heart program in the
Senior House, Moscow
IEF gave AIDS presentation in collaboration
with Youth and Culture Department, Moldova
Teacher’s day celebration, Mongolia
IEF representative participated in
Round Table, Tajikistan
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Service for Peace, Pure Love, Campus and Outreach
Activities
Pure Love and IEF Activities
Russia (Moscow) On February 16, a Day of Heart in the Senior
House was organized by Moscow Pure Love Department.
Six families met senior people and performed an entertainment
program for about 100 spectators. This event was part of “Moscow
Super Family” contest which fi nals took place in the Moscow
House of Nationalities on March 1st.
During February Moscow Pure Love Department conducted various
programs, workshops, lectures and trainings for about 330
young people on topics of “Family values” and “Love and Family
in the Age of AIDS”. For parents Pure Love department conducted
meetings on family relations issues. More than 700 parents
attended those meetings.
Russia (Volga sub-region) In February IEF Department of Volga
sub-region conducted 12 lectures on character education
themes and 3 teachers seminars for 234 teachers in Ivanovo
city and Ivanovo region.
Moldova In February IEF Moldova conducted 5 lectures and
presentations based on the book My World and I, Way to Love
for students of Chisinau schools. More than 270 students and
teachers attended those lectures.
In collaboration with Youth and Culture Department of Central
District of Chisinau city, on February 4, 6 and 27, IEF conducted
“Friendship, and Love in the Age of AIDS” presentations for
about 580 students of Polytechnic and Construction Colleges.
The goal of these activities is to build trust and relationship with
the administration of Central district of Chisinau and enlarge the
network of partners, benefi ciaries and supporters.
Mongolia Teacher’s Day in Mongolia fell on the fi rst week of February.
IEF Mongolia sent greetings cards to teachers, as well as
introduction and documents about co-operation to all Province
Educational Departments. On February 2nd IEF representative
participated in Teacher’s Day celebration in Dornod province and
inauguration of 11th school as Model school in that province.
On February 18-21 in Tuv province IEF Mongolia conducted two
consecutive workshops for teachers, parents and pupils which
included traditional IEF lectures on character education, drugs
prevention, purity of love and preparation for successful family
life. Total 540 participants attended workshops.
In February W-CARP Mongolia organized lecture practice on “Pure
Love” topic for CARP club leaders. They gave lectures in 4 schools
for middle school students. It was really good practice for development
club leaders. Pure Love lectures attended 146 students.
Tajikistan On February 28 IEF Tajikistan representatives participated
in Round Table on topic “Problems of Aging” which was
organized by Tajikistan Ambassadors for Peace with support of
government.

SFP and Outreach Activities
Russia (Moscow) The fi rst event of the Global Peace Festival
in Russia was the Moscow Super-Family Contest on March 1st
organized by Moscow Pure Love Department together with one
of departments of Moscow City Government. The purpose of the
event was to promote Family values in Russian society. It conforms
with proclaiming in Russia the year 2008 as “Year of Family”.
Eight families of different age, nationalities, religions gathered
for the contest. They had to artistically introduce their families,
present a performance and answer to the questions of jury. One
Armenian-Russian family became a winner. All other families received
congratulatory gifts from sponsors.
The event was covered by 5 local TV stations and couple of Moscow
printed media as well as broadcasted live by BBC Russian
Service. A prominent Russian Peace Ambassador Prof. Oleg
Mironov was one of the judges at the contest. He gave a special
interview after the event.
Mongolia In February W-CARP Mongolia conducted project for
serving elderly people on the theme “Offering of mind”. 35 students
from several universities and colleges helped 7 senior families.
They offered necessary help in houses and made several
gifts. Through such activities students could understand deeply
what is the living for the sake of others and what is the meaning
of being real owner of your nation. On February 2nd local TV
channel and newspaper covered the activity.
On February 23rd SFP Mongolia organized national volunteer
seminar with presentations on volunteering, volunteers’ projects,
cultural performances, and discussions about development of
communications among national volunteer organizations. Total
50 volunteers participated.
On February 23-24 SFP Mongolia conducted a workshop on
“Conservation of nature”. The purpose of this two day workshop
was to prepare volunteer teachers who give environmental education.
Total 10 national volunteer organizations representatives
and 2 SFP club members participated in the workshop.
Ukraine On February 21st a Service project called “My future is
in my hands” was held by the New Peak NGO and SFP-Ukraine
with the administration’s support in Zhytomir State University on
the occasion of the World Day of Mother Tongue. There were 253
participants. A nice concert with Ukrainian and Korean songs
was organized, too.
Belarus In February there was active preparation to the 1st International
Festival of Disabled children “Wings of Childhood”.
During this project exhibitions of disabled children’s works and
their performances were organized. The Festival concluded on
March 2nd with charity gala-concert with participation of famous
Belarusian variety stars. Concert gathered audience of more
than 1000 people.
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Moscow Super-Family Contest by Pure Love
Department and Moscow city Government
Service project for elder people, Mongolia
Service project “My future is in my hands“,
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Some of Eurasian delegation for
UPF World Peace Summit
“Mongolian Dream and Business” Forum
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UPF/PR Activities Report
UPF Summit, February 9-12, Seoul-CheonPyong, Korea
On February 9-12 UPF held the 3rd World Peace Summit in
Seoul, Korea. Eurasian delegation was represented by 25 participants
from Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Peoples Republic of China,
Russia and Ukraine.
Mrs. Elmira Suleymanova the
Minister of Human Rights of
Azerbaijan made a presentation
proposing UPF to make a
Peace Initiative between Armenia
and Azerbaijan promising
government backing
and sponsorship over this project. Pres. Stanislav Shushkevich
spoke at the opening of the program. He called Ambassadors for
Peace to more actively promote the ideals of True Parents.
On February 12 all the participants of the Summit attended True
Parents Birthday at Cheon Jeong Gung Palace. They were deeply
impressed by True Father’s message and healthy appearance.
The program started every day by Interreligious meditation and
prayer service it was conducted by representatives of various
faiths and reading Hoon Dok Hwe. Dr. Kwak spoke at the opening
of the program on April 10. Next day, Hyun Jin Nim gave a plenary
address to the guests of the Summit.
National UPF activities
Mongolia In February active preparations for the Mongolian
Dream Year campaign were taking place in Mongolia. Preparations
included several events, such as opening event in Bayangol
district, Ulaanbaatar, on February 18. About 50 participants attended
the event, including Chairman of District Citizens’ Representative,
Sub-District Governor, Social Workers and Heads of
the Elders’ Associations. On February 20 UPF Mongolia met with
representatives of 5 social organizations which work on family
issues. On February 22nd “Mongolian Dream and Business” Forum
took place in the Government Palace, Ulaanbaatar. About
100 businessmen attended.
From February 23rd UPF launched regular weekly 30 minutes TV
program on UBS TV about Mongolian Dream Campaign. Also on
that day Secretary General of UPF Mongolia was interviewed on
Eagle TV for 30 minutes about the Campaign and its value.
On February 12-15 UPF conducted leadership education program
in Ulaanbaatar for 21 participants. Everyday they had lessons
from 4:00 pm till 8:00 pm.
On February 27 UPF held a meeting with 25 heads of the Language
Departments of Universities. There was a discussion
about translating and developing UPF Character Education Series
Discovering Real Me.

Russia UPF Russia and the Russian National Peace Council conducted
on February 25 a Seminar for the core Ambassadors for
Peace. The audience of the program was 20 participants. The
topic of the program was “Peace Philosophy and Peacemaking
Practice”. The seminar addressed the key philosophical teaching
of UPF and the concept of the Global Peace Festival. One of presenters
was Pastor Anatoly Blinkov. In organizing this program
the target is to set up a standard curriculum for Ambassadors
for Peace and Global Peace Festival partners. There is a plan to
conduct similar programs on a monthly basis.
Moldova On February 22nd UPF Moldova held round table lunching
of the book Family and Culture of Peace in Moldova with authors
who contributed their essays to the book, Ambassadors for
Peace and other guests. All participants confi rmed their commitment
to participate in the work of the projects started within the
conference sections.
Estonia On 16 January UPF Estonia held an introduction-presentation
on the objective and activities of UPF in a countryside
community, with which we have carried out two IRFF projects in
the past.
Georgia On Wednesdays UPF Georgia conducts meetings and
Divine Principle lectures for Ambassadors for Peace. On February
15 during meeting with AFP it was decided to have an art-literature
national competition among schools dedicated to Peace
Building as a part of preparation for Global Peace Festival in autumn
2008. AFP’s took initiative and will organize and conduct
this event.
On February 28 UPF Georgia staff met a school director from
Kutaisi who wants to use program on Tolerance Education in his
school and promote it in Ministry of Education as well.
UPF Mass Media means development
Video Materials Preparation
UPF Eurasia offi ce is regularly interviewing the most prominent
Ambassadors for Peace and UPF contacts. The topics are on the
Global Peace Festival and UPF Peacemaking initiatives. These
video materials are available for the nations of our region and
Russian cities. Among the video materials are lectures at UPF
seminars, interviews, minutes of UPF meetings. The materials
are posted at www.eurasia.upf.org site.
Internet Radio “Golosa Mira” Broadcasting
The internet Radio “Golosa Mira”
(Voices of Peace) that is broadcasted
at http://www.eurasia.upf.org/
golosa_mira.m3u works 24 hours. It
has the most recent recordings of UPF programs and testimonies
from Ambassadors for Peace. The radio allows the Ambassadors
for Peace and members who do not have access to UPF
meetings directly, to see samples of UPF meetings and encouraging
news internationally.
www.eurasia.upf.org
www.eurasia.upf.org
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Seminar “Peace Philosophy and Peacemaking
Practice”, Moscow
Round table for the book Family and Culture
of Peace in Moldova

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Handwork training, Mongolia
Community celebration for the Chinese
Valentine’s Day, Hong Kong
Meeting with famous writer,
Mr. Sezonenko, Ukraine
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www.eurasia.upf.org
UPF Eurasia Internet Site Development
Starting from February 2008, the Internet Portal www.eurasia.
upf.org is put in accordance with UPF International guidelines. It
serves as the most up to date source of information and news
about the Universal Peace Federation. The portal is in the Russian
language. It has an English Language menu and reference
to the International UPF site. The site specifi cally covers UPF Eurasian
activities and feature.
WFWP Activities Report
Mongolia WFWP Mongolia organized handwork training for
women of Red Cross Assembly team. Women were happy and
inspired because they learned how to make slippers and briefcases
by themselves. Trainings will be held twice a month.
WFWP Mongolia announced that this year will be “Peaceful Family”
year. Following the proclamation WFWP Mongolia announced
essay contest under the same theme among high school students.
Finals of the contest which will decide the best composition
will be held in April 2008 in Mongolian Children Palace.
China (Hong Kong) The Spring Festival Gala was organized by the
Hong Kong Women Federation. Mrs. Ramona KING, the WFWP
HK President, was one of the organizing committee members.
There were more than 120 tables
for more than 1,440 women
leaders who were invited on that
evening. Universal Peace Federation
also sponsored more than
120 table prizes for that event.
A community celebration for the
Chinese Valentine’s Day took
place on the January 15 of the
Lunar Calendar. (February 21st,
2008) It was organized by the
District Councilor, Mr. Lee Chi
Hang, who is also Ambassador
for Peace. WFWP was one of the
supporting organizations. The
celebration was conducted on the open space of that district.
There were games, singing, magic performances, etc.
Estonia The local chapter of WFWP Estonia held monthly meeting
on February 16 with 9 women in attendance, three of them
guests. One of blessed sisters gave a PP-Presentation.
Ukraine On February 21st WFWP Ukraine held a meeting in the
school of Bravarskiy region inviting a famous writer and war veteran,
Mr. Sezonenko. This year was the 90 year anniversary of
the Army. This meeting with 70 pupils was aimed at educating
patriotic feelings and love towards one’s country.
On February 22nd WFWP Ukraine together with the “People for
justice” editorial have invited famous war veterans like: the director
of the Kyiv veterans’ council, the director of veterans’ char-

ity fund, the director of the veterans’ council of “Arsenal” plant,
etc. The issue discussed was how to infl uence the education of
the young generation as well as changes happening in the army
structure.
Tong-Il Moo-Do Activities Report
5th Moldova Tong-Il Moo-Do Championship, February 23
The 5th Moldova TIMD Championship took place on February
23rd, in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. For the fi rst time we have
invited participants from Tae Kwon-do ITF Federation. The championship
consisted of two compartments: sparring and forms. A
total number of 27 participants have participated: 19 of them
– TIMD members and 8 – Tae Kwon-do members. Tae Kwon-do
has brought black belts, national, international and world champions.
All the participants have shown a high technical level. Tae
Kwon-do participants have shown a very high level of preparation,
however they met a severe resistance from TIMD colored
belts.
Later Tae Kwon-do sportsmen shared that TIMD technique is
pretty similar to Tae Kwon-do, but TIMD is much stronger when
fi ghting on the ground.
Russia In Moscow 3 TIMD
instructors continuously conduct
trainings in 2 dojangs
for 30 students, in Second
Generation kindergarten for
Blessed children and in Montessori
club. Through these
trainings there is a way to create
fi nancial foundation.
In this month training was held
in 3 dodjans in Ulyanovsk,
The results were as shown right
side. There is a big TIMD potential
not only in theory but most
of all in practice.
Particpants of the Moldova TIMD
Championship
Individual Forms Competition
Juniors
1. Anton Iamnadii (TIMD)
2. Irina Sanduleac (TIMD)
3. Andrei Gatman (TIMD)
Sparring Competition
Children 50 kg
1. Cristian Rau (TIMD)
Light Category 66 kg
1. Josan Veaceslav (Tae Kwon-do ITF)
2. Bereghici Anatoly (TIMD)
3. Dejmari Victor (Tae Kwon-do)
Middle Category 76 kg
1. Gavrilita Nicolae (Tae Kwon-do)
2. Pascaru Roman (TIMD)
3. Gudali Ion (TIMD)
Heavy weight +76 kg
1. Grumeza Maxim (Tae Kwon-Do ITF )
2. Pilcinschii Renat (Tae Kwon-Do ITF)
3. Cerescu Vasile (TIMD)
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Veterans disscussed how to infl uence the
education of the young generation, Ukraine
TIMD Instructors (left) and
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All of the promotion test participants
received yellow belts
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and 2 dodjans in Samara for about 80 students. On February 3rd
promotion test was held for 7 students in Samara. As the result
all of them received yellow belts. On February 17 preparations
workshop for competition was held in Ulyanovsk.
On February 16 WUSHU Open Tournament of Republic Bashkortostan
was held in Ufa city. 15 sportsmen of TIMD school participated
in the tournament. As the result 3 sportsmen won 1st
place, 5 won 2nd place, and 4 won 3rd place.
On February 21st sportsmen participated in the TIMD demonstration
during the entertainment organized by City Sports center.
Lithuania In February TIMD members of Lithuania continued
regular trainings, 3 times a week. The main focus of this month
was on aerobic endurance, strength, muscular endurance, body
fl exibility.
NER Monthly Newsletter
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Issue: February 2008
Publisher: FFWPU Northeast Regional Headquarters
Editor: Dmitry Melynikov
Design: Toshiji Maeda
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