{"id":415579,"date":"2015-03-19T10:55:23","date_gmt":"2015-03-19T08:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.moldova.org\/?p=415579"},"modified":"2015-03-19T10:55:23","modified_gmt":"2015-03-19T08:55:23","slug":"moldovan-american-convention-at-the-second-edition-interview-with-elena-dragalin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.moldova.org\/en\/moldovan-american-convention-at-the-second-edition-interview-with-elena-dragalin\/","title":{"rendered":"Moldovan-American Convention at the second edition. Interview with Elena Dragalin"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 6<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

\"elena<\/a>On May 2<\/i>nd<\/sup><\/i> 2015, the city of Chicago will host the 2<\/i>nd<\/sup><\/i> Moldovan-American Convention, the annual event that\u00a0brings together the brightest minds and most enthusiastic hearts of Moldovan diaspora in North America, as well as representatives of US and Canadian companies, organizations\u00a0and government bodies that have established relationships with the Republic of Moldova.<\/i><\/p>\n

Elena Dragalin, Founder and Chairperson of Moldova AID, a\u00a0non-profit organization that\u00a0provides\u00a0assistance to the independent Republic of Moldova, for the second year in the row plays the leading role in the\u00a0Moldovan-American Convention organizing committee.\u00a0As a\u00a0member of\u00a0the\u00a0Moldovan diaspora since\u00a01993,\u00a0Mrs. Dragalin has an inside perspective\u00a0for the talent and skills\u00a0of the community.\u00a0Through Moldova AID, Mrs. Dragalin has\u00a0mobilized\u00a0the Moldovan diaspora to leverage its knowledge, expertise and experience for the benefit of the Republic of Moldova. We asked Mrs. Dragalin to share some insights about the upcoming Moldovan-American Convention.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

What goal do you want to accomplish by organizing the Moldovan-American Convention?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

The vision is to build a strong and united community that is capable of improving the lives of Moldovans in North America and help people in Moldova at the same time, by mobilizing all the existing resources. The Moldovan-American Convention is a platform to achieve this goal. We identify as many people as we can, and we pursue them to obtain their support and for them to get involved. We meet, we discuss, and we brainstorm. The expected outcome is to develop strategies, find solutions, and implement what we propose. Not just talk the talk, but to firmly walk the walk. We don\u2019t need another convention to just exchange pleasantries and take pictures to post on social media. We mean business. We mean changing lives for the better. Whether that means one life or many, this depends on our ability to work together, but I am confident that with every year the Convention will attract more and more people and we will be able to achieve our continuous goal.<\/p>\n

This is the 2<\/i><\/b>nd<\/sup><\/i><\/b> edition of the Convention; how is this edition different from the previous one, organized in Washington D.C.?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

The first Moldovan-American Convention was held in Washington D.C. at the initiative of the Moldovan Embassy and organized by Moldova AID, Moldova Foundation and the Association of Moldovans in Chicago.<\/p>\n

In my opinion the event was very successful from the start. Communities in nine states were represented and dignitaries from Moldova and the U.S. Government were among the speakers. The politicians were given most of the time to speak, and they talked enthusiastically about the changes and transformations that they said were about to happen in Moldova. The local D.C. community and participants that came from other states were also involved in expressing their opinion, but had little time to do so. The feedback from participants prompted the decision to make the convention an annual event and put the focus on the community instead. We did not want to be repetitive and decided to host the event in a different city. Chicago seemed like a good choice, given the fact that a significant number of Moldovans reside in the area.<\/p>\n

In my opinion, the conventions should be different every year because the conditions are different and we always strive to improve. But the most important thing is to have a vision and work on accomplishing that vision.<\/p>\n

Who are the main partners in the Convention? How do you engage them?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

We have the support at the local level from the Honorary Consulate of Moldova in Chicago, at the government level from the Embassy of Moldova in the USA, and at the national level from the Bureau for Relations wit Diaspora (BRD).<\/p>\n

Moldova.org\u00a0<\/i>continues to support the event by being our informational partner at this second edition. Noroc Events and Promotions<\/i> is one of the organizers and it is also helping to put together a team of volunteers from all of the US.<\/p>\n

Also, a number of individuals and corporate sponsors are contributing to the event, but we hope to raise more funds before the convention and will name them all at the event.<\/p>\n

Is the Moldovan community involved in the Convention? How do they support your activities?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

The Convention is a great example of community involvement, especially at the local level. Since we plan on having the Convention in a different city every year, the organizers decided to rely mostly on the local community.<\/p>\n

The agenda includes two panels and both chairs are from the Chicago area. A large part of the attendees will also be local. The Association of Moldovans in Chicago is one of the organizers of the Convention and has done a tremendous amount of work in mobilizing local volunteers and sponsors. Recently, the Convention Organizing Committee welcomed a newly registered organization, Community of Moldovans in Chicago. They debuted by organizing Martisor celebration for the local community on March 1st<\/sup> this year and the Convention will also benefit from their active involvement.\u00a0 We are very proud of the community that will host the event and hope that we can get the same support in the years to come in other areas.<\/p>\n

Who are the main beneficiaries of this Convention?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

I think it is us, the people from Moldova that live in North America and want to have the sense of a united, functional and active community. It is also the people in Moldova that can benefit from our collective efforts to make Moldova a little better.<\/p>\n

How can Moldovan diaspora in North America support Moldova? How can Moldovans in the U.S. get involved?\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

This is exactly what we want to discuss at the Convention. We all have our own ideas on how to do that, and most of us are already actively involved in supporting Moldova. Now we want to share the ideas and come up with collective resolutions and plans in hopes to have a bigger impact. It is unknown how many Moldovans reside in the U.S. and Canada. I can only guess that we are talking about at least one hundred thousand, but this is definitely an underestimate. The potential that lies here is tremendous. We have scientists, professors, and researchers that could help bring the education system in Moldova to the level of most developed countries. We have doctors and people that work in the pharmaceutical industry that could help modernize the health system. We have potential investors that are eager to help create a healthy business environment. We have young people that gained the experience, made some money and are ready to return to Moldova, providing the security of a legislative state.<\/p>\n

Moldovan Diaspora has enormous potential, no doubt about it, and now, for business and altruistic reasons, has the desire to be involved in political, social, and economical spheres in Moldova. We cannot be spectators anymore. Our Diaspora is young, and we needed time to get on our feet. But now we are ready. And the country needs us more than ever.<\/p>\n

What other activities do you organize in the U.S., other than the Moldovan-American Convention?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Moldova AID started in 2011 and in addition to the Convention, we are involved in other projects that have the same goal: to mobilize the Moldovan Community in North America and use our collective strength in helping R of Moldova.<\/p>\n

A Book to Share is one of these projects. With the help of supporters in Chicago, New York, Raleigh, Philadelphia, Toronto, Washington D.C. and other places, we were able to collect and transport over 3,000 books and opened an English reading room at the B. P. Hasdeu Library in Chisinau.<\/p>\n

A project that I am particularly proud of is the Virtual Learning Center. Members of the Diaspora offer free online courses, seminars and public lectures, sharing their knowledge and experience with the public in Moldova.<\/p>\n

We are also offering scholarships for the fourth year in a row to three underprivileged students in Moldova. Two of them are graduating this Spring, and the third has one more year to go in the College of Medicine.<\/p>\n

Moldova AID is also one of the initiators of and a contributor to the Resource Center for Children with Autism in Moldova, with 35 children enrolled and its doors open to everyone in need. These and many other projects are our small contribution in addressing the needs of people in Moldova. Now, the Convention is presenting the opportunity to communities to come together and develop and implement projects on a bigger scale.<\/p>\n

A message to the Moldovans who might want to attend the Convention\u2026\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

We invite everyone who shares the love for the people in our country of origin and who has a desire to offer their services to join us. We invite everyone that can help our Moldovan community in the US and Canada to share their information and knowledge. We invite those that need help to approach us. Be proactive, and get involved. Join us in the effort of building a strong and solidary community here, in North America, to our benefit and the benefit of others.<\/p>\n

Stay informed about the upcoming 2nd Moldovan American Convention that will talke place on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015, in Chicago, IL, via its official website <\/i>www.moldovanconvention.us<\/i><\/a>, official\u00a0Facebook page: Moldovan-American Convention, or by sending an email to\u00a0<\/i>info@moldovanconvention.us<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Reading Time: <\/span> 6<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>On May 2nd 2015, the city of Chicago will host the 2nd Moldovan-American Convention, the annual event that\u00a0brings together the brightest minds and most enthusiastic hearts of Moldovan diaspora in North America, as well as representatives of US and Canadian companies, organizations\u00a0and government bodies that have established relationships with the Republic of Moldova. Elena Dragalin, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":180294,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-415579","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diaspora-en","category-society"],"content_social_share":"Reading Time: <\/span> 6<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

\"elena<\/a>On May 2<\/i>nd<\/sup><\/i> 2015, the city of Chicago will host the 2<\/i>nd<\/sup><\/i> Moldovan-American Convention, the annual event that\u00a0brings together the brightest minds and most enthusiastic hearts of Moldovan diaspora in North America, as well as representatives of US and Canadian companies, organizations\u00a0and government bodies that have established relationships with the Republic of Moldova.<\/i><\/p>\n

Elena Dragalin, Founder and Chairperson of Moldova AID, a\u00a0non-profit organization that\u00a0provides\u00a0assistance to the independent Republic of Moldova, for the second year in the row plays the leading role in the\u00a0Moldovan-American Convention organizing committee.\u00a0As a\u00a0member of\u00a0the\u00a0Moldovan diaspora since\u00a01993,\u00a0Mrs. Dragalin has an inside perspective\u00a0for the talent and skills\u00a0of the community.\u00a0Through Moldova AID, Mrs. Dragalin has\u00a0mobilized\u00a0the Moldovan diaspora to leverage its knowledge, expertise and experience for the benefit of the Republic of Moldova. We asked Mrs. Dragalin to share some insights about the upcoming Moldovan-American Convention.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

What goal do you want to accomplish by organizing the Moldovan-American Convention?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

The vision is to build a strong and united community that is capable of improving the lives of Moldovans in North America and help people in Moldova at the same time, by mobilizing all the existing resources. The Moldovan-American Convention is a platform to achieve this goal. We identify as many people as we can, and we pursue them to obtain their support and for them to get involved. We meet, we discuss, and we brainstorm. The expected outcome is to develop strategies, find solutions, and implement what we propose. Not just talk the talk, but to firmly walk the walk. We don\u2019t need another convention to just exchange pleasantries and take pictures to post on social media. We mean business. We mean changing lives for the better. Whether that means one life or many, this depends on our ability to work together, but I am confident that with every year the Convention will attract more and more people and we will be able to achieve our continuous goal.<\/p>\n

This is the 2<\/i><\/b>nd<\/sup><\/i><\/b> edition of the Convention; how is this edition different from the previous one, organized in Washington D.C.?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

The first Moldovan-American Convention was held in Washington D.C. at the initiative of the Moldovan Embassy and organized by Moldova AID, Moldova Foundation and the Association of Moldovans in Chicago.<\/p>\n

In my opinion the event was very successful from the start. Communities in nine states were represented and dignitaries from Moldova and the U.S. Government were among the speakers. The politicians were given most of the time to speak, and they talked enthusiastically about the changes and transformations that they said were about to happen in Moldova. The local D.C. community and participants that came from other states were also involved in expressing their opinion, but had little time to do so. The feedback from participants prompted the decision to make the convention an annual event and put the focus on the community instead. We did not want to be repetitive and decided to host the event in a different city. Chicago seemed like a good choice, given the fact that a significant number of Moldovans reside in the area.<\/p>\n

In my opinion, the conventions should be different every year because the conditions are different and we always strive to improve. But the most important thing is to have a vision and work on accomplishing that vision.<\/p>\n

Who are the main partners in the Convention? How do you engage them?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

We have the support at the local level from the Honorary Consulate of Moldova in Chicago, at the government level from the Embassy of Moldova in the USA, and at the national level from the Bureau for Relations wit Diaspora (BRD).<\/p>\n

Moldova.org\u00a0<\/i>continues to support the event by being our informational partner at this second edition. Noroc Events and Promotions<\/i> is one of the organizers and it is also helping to put together a team of volunteers from all of the US.<\/p>\n

Also, a number of individuals and corporate sponsors are contributing to the event, but we hope to raise more funds before the convention and will name them all at the event.<\/p>\n

Is the Moldovan community involved in the Convention? How do they support your activities?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

The Convention is a great example of community involvement, especially at the local level. Since we plan on having the Convention in a different city every year, the organizers decided to rely mostly on the local community.<\/p>\n

The agenda includes two panels and both chairs are from the Chicago area. A large part of the attendees will also be local. The Association of Moldovans in Chicago is one of the organizers of the Convention and has done a tremendous amount of work in mobilizing local volunteers and sponsors. Recently, the Convention Organizing Committee welcomed a newly registered organization, Community of Moldovans in Chicago. They debuted by organizing Martisor celebration for the local community on March 1st<\/sup> this year and the Convention will also benefit from their active involvement.\u00a0 We are very proud of the community that will host the event and hope that we can get the same support in the years to come in other areas.<\/p>\n

Who are the main beneficiaries of this Convention?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

I think it is us, the people from Moldova that live in North America and want to have the sense of a united, functional and active community. It is also the people in Moldova that can benefit from our collective efforts to make Moldova a little better.<\/p>\n

How can Moldovan diaspora in North America support Moldova? How can Moldovans in the U.S. get involved?\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

This is exactly what we want to discuss at the Convention. We all have our own ideas on how to do that, and most of us are already actively involved in supporting Moldova. Now we want to share the ideas and come up with collective resolutions and plans in hopes to have a bigger impact. It is unknown how many Moldovans reside in the U.S. and Canada. I can only guess that we are talking about at least one hundred thousand, but this is definitely an underestimate. The potential that lies here is tremendous. We have scientists, professors, and researchers that could help bring the education system in Moldova to the level of most developed countries. We have doctors and people that work in the pharmaceutical industry that could help modernize the health system. We have potential investors that are eager to help create a healthy business environment. We have young people that gained the experience, made some money and are ready to return to Moldova, providing the security of a legislative state.<\/p>\n

Moldovan Diaspora has enormous potential, no doubt about it, and now, for business and altruistic reasons, has the desire to be involved in political, social, and economical spheres in Moldova. We cannot be spectators anymore. Our Diaspora is young, and we needed time to get on our feet. But now we are ready. And the country needs us more than ever.<\/p>\n

What other activities do you organize in the U.S., other than the Moldovan-American Convention?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Moldova AID started in 2011 and in addition to the Convention, we are involved in other projects that have the same goal: to mobilize the Moldovan Community in North America and use our collective strength in helping R of Moldova.<\/p>\n

A Book to Share is one of these projects. With the help of supporters in Chicago, New York, Raleigh, Philadelphia, Toronto, Washington D.C. and other places, we were able to collect and transport over 3,000 books and opened an English reading room at the B. P. Hasdeu Library in Chisinau.<\/p>\n

A project that I am particularly proud of is the Virtual Learning Center. Members of the Diaspora offer free online courses, seminars and public lectures, sharing their knowledge and experience with the public in Moldova.<\/p>\n

We are also offering scholarships for the fourth year in a row to three underprivileged students in Moldova. Two of them are graduating this Spring, and the third has one more year to go in the College of Medicine.<\/p>\n

Moldova AID is also one of the initiators of and a contributor to the Resource Center for Children with Autism in Moldova, with 35 children enrolled and its doors open to everyone in need. These and many other projects are our small contribution in addressing the needs of people in Moldova. Now, the Convention is presenting the opportunity to communities to come together and develop and implement projects on a bigger scale.<\/p>\n

A message to the Moldovans who might want to attend the Convention\u2026\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

We invite everyone who shares the love for the people in our country of origin and who has a desire to offer their services to join us. We invite everyone that can help our Moldovan community in the US and Canada to share their information and knowledge. We invite those that need help to approach us. Be proactive, and get involved. Join us in the effort of building a strong and solidary community here, in North America, to our benefit and the benefit of others.<\/p>\n

Stay informed about the upcoming 2nd Moldovan American Convention that will talke place on Saturday, May 2nd, 2015, in Chicago, IL, via its official website <\/i>www.moldovanconvention.us<\/i><\/a>, official\u00a0Facebook page: Moldovan-American Convention, or by sending an email to\u00a0<\/i>info@moldovanconvention.us<\/i><\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n

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