December 21, 2004: Headlines: COS - Ukraine: Election Observers: Fosters: Trey Aven, a business adviser for the Peace Corps in the former Soviet Union, Aven lived in Kiev in the late 1980s and the mid-1990s and developed an affection for the Eastern European country. When he learned the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America — a New York-based nonprofit organization representing interests of Ukrainian immigrants — was looking to dispatch a delegation of international election observers, Aven immediately signed up.

Peace Corps Online: Directory: Ukraine: Peace Corps Ukraine : The Peace Corps in the Ukraine: December 21, 2004: Headlines: COS - Ukraine: Election Observers: Fosters: Trey Aven, a business adviser for the Peace Corps in the former Soviet Union, Aven lived in Kiev in the late 1980s and the mid-1990s and developed an affection for the Eastern European country. When he learned the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America — a New York-based nonprofit organization representing interests of Ukrainian immigrants — was looking to dispatch a delegation of international election observers, Aven immediately signed up.

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Trey Aven, a business adviser for the Peace Corps in the former Soviet Union, Aven lived in Kiev in the late 1980s and the mid-1990s and developed an affection for the Eastern European country. When he learned the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America — a New York-based nonprofit organization representing interests of Ukrainian immigrants — was looking to dispatch a delegation of international election observers, Aven immediately signed up.

Trey Aven, a business adviser for the Peace Corps in the former Soviet Union, Aven lived in Kiev in the late 1980s and the mid-1990s and developed an affection for the Eastern European country. When he learned the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America — a New York-based nonprofit organization representing interests of Ukrainian immigrants — was looking to dispatch a delegation of international election observers, Aven immediately signed up.

Trey Aven, a business adviser for the Peace Corps in the former Soviet Union, Aven lived in Kiev in the late 1980s and the mid-1990s and developed an affection for the Eastern European country. When he learned the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America — a New York-based nonprofit organization representing interests of Ukrainian immigrants — was looking to dispatch a delegation of international election observers, Aven immediately signed up.

Dover educator volunteers time for Ukraine election

By HIROKO SATO

Democrat Staff Writer

DOVER — Trey Aven does not expect to hear the outcome of Ukraine’s upcoming presidential rematch involving a poisoned candidate on TV — he will be there to see it himself.

Aven, the dean of design and technology for McIntosh College, who lives on Fisher Street, is heading to Ukraine today to serve as an official observer for the Dec. 26 election.

A business adviser for the Peace Corps in the former Soviet Union, Aven lived in Kiev in the late 1980s and the mid-1990s and developed an affection for the Eastern European country. When he learned the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America — a New York-based nonprofit organization representing interests of Ukrainian immigrants — was looking to dispatch a delegation of international election observers, Aven immediately signed up.

Even though it’s a volunteer position and observers must pay for their trips out of their pockets, that didn’t change Aven’s decision to play his part in Ukraine’s democracy-making process.

"I thought that would be something nice to do for Christmas," Aven said.

The Ukraine Supreme Court ordered the Dec. 26 election after voiding results from the original runoff on Nov. 21 and revoking the victory of Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych, according to the Associated Press. The court cited massive fraud.

Following the Nov. 21 election, thousands of voters took to the streets, protesting possible irregularities and demanding a rematch. Over the past few weeks, American TV news programs have frequently shown footage of opposition leader Viktor Yushchenko, whose face was deformed from a dioxin poisoning during the campaign for the presidential race.

Yanukovych and Yushchenko collided head-on on Monday in a televised debate.

Aven said many Ukrainians consider the election as one of the most important ones in their lifetime because it will likely determine the direction of the country. Yushchenko is a reformer friendly to Western allies while Yanukovych is backed by Moscow.

Many Ukrainians want the country to have its own identity, Aven said. And he is encouraged to see so many citizens trying to take the future of their country in hand, marching down the streets.

He said Yanukovych even compared the significance of the upcoming election to the one of the tearing down of the Berlin Wall.

"How can I not go to something like that?" Aven said.

Aven visited Kiev for the first time in the late 1980s. When the train pulled into the city, he saw a huge statue of a woman holding a sword, which reminded him of the Statue of Liberty.

"From that point on, I just developed great affection for the people" in Ukraine, Aven said.

Aven has found Ukrainians to be intelligent and hard-working people. They also have always understood what the democracy is all about, he said.

Ukraine, which has 3,000 years of history, is culturally rich and has produced many well-known artists and athletes including figure skater Oksana Baiul, according to Aven.

Aven is scheduled to arrive in East Kiev on Dec. 24 and stay with a family he knows. He said he has friends on both sides of issues affecting the election and that keeps him impartial.

Aven believes helping ensure a free election will be a rewarding experience — and a good way to wish peace on earth for the Christmas.

Besides his work in Ukraine as part of the Peace Corps, he has served as an information specialist for the U.S. Agency for International Development in Chisinau, Moldova. He speaks both Russian and Ukrainian.

Aven has a master’s degree in education from the University of Central Oklahoma and a diploma in international advertising from the City University of London.

Democrat Staff Writer Hiroko Sato can be reached at 742-4455, Ext. 5313, or hsato@fosters.com





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By abadovskiy (212.1.76.3) on Wednesday, December 06, 2006 - 6:15 am: Edit Post

To: Chief, Peace Corps Volunteeers/UKRAINE
From: Alexey Badovskyi,
Isaakiana Street 2, flat 33
Kiev- 01135. UKRAINE

Date: 07/12/2006

Subject: Application to the position of Project Specialist,
Dear Sir/Madame,

Thank you for your enclosed information relating to your organization and interest in recruiting qualified candidates this year. In reply to your advertisement in Internet site, I am interested in becoming a member of your organization for a long and mutually beneficial association and would like to apply for the position of Project Specialist.

I will be very useful on this position because of my analytical capacities, managerial and communicational skills. I am ready to work in a diverse environment of an international nature.

I am young and fuul o0f energy and readiness to help.
I was born in Kiev in 1986 and at the present time I am looking for a job with peace-keeping Project

I have a good working knowledge of English, Ukrainian, Russian languages.

It is exciting to have this chance to contribute my skills and knowledge in this new atmosphere. I am eager to apply my educational skills and experience and await for your reply.

Any information concerning this matter will be highly appreciated.

Sincerely yours,

Alexey Badovskyi


Cont. tel. in Kiev ( (home) 236 32 38 (From abroad - 380 44 then tel. №)
mobile 8 096 777 4140
Email: a_badovskiy@yahoo.com


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