Volunteer
Representatives
Dr. Igor Holodny, Moscow, Russia
As Chairman of the Society, Dr. Holodny is also one
of our representatives for Russia. On his frequent
visits, he volunteers his time by seeking out new
cases, making follow up visits to old ones, and personally
overseeing the Society's grant distribution throughout
Russia.
Rev. Alexander Iwasczewicz, Buenos
Aires, Argentina
Rev. Alexander Iwasczewicz works with families in Argentina
through his parish church. He is dedicated to helping
families improve their situation as much as possible.
Lena Lotova, Moscow, Russia
Mrs. Lotova began volunteering her time as a representative
in 1999. She is in contact with many needy orphanages
in towns throughout Russia as a result of her work
in adoption. Lena helps the most needy orphanages
apply for funding from the Society.
Marina Lycett, Paris, France
Mrs. Lycett is also a volunteer. She contacts the Russian
schools and summer camps throughout France to help
them apply for funding.
Rev. George Petrenko, Sao Paulo,
Brazil
Rev. George Petrenko works with other volunteers in
Brazil to help indigent children living in the city
of Sao Paulo and its outskirts. His church is a natural
place for families in need to seek help.
Mariana Zolotoochin, Santiago,
Chile
Ms. Zolotoochin is a new volunteer. She is a grandaughter
of Mrs. Evgenia Zolotoochin, who was the longest serving
of all RCWS representatives. Mariana works as a school
teacher. She and another new representative in Chile,
Mrs. Adelina Chichow, interview and visit families
and help them apply for aid.
Natalie Seitsew, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Mrs. Seitsew has been serving the Society for over
ten years. She is a hands-on type of person who monitors
each of the cases with the utmost care and attention.
Mrs. Seitsew frequently visits the families and devotes
all of her free time to the Society despite her diminishing
health.
Andre Schmemann, Paris, France
Mr. Schmemann has been acting as an RCWS representative
for over fifteen years. He is a distinguished gentleman
who is very active in the Russian community. The
Society acknowledges Mr. Schmemann's co-worker, George
Bibikov, who contributes much of his time towards
the review process for the Society.
Liliana Velutini, Caracas, Venezuela
Mrs. Velutini is a Russian medical doctor and married
to prominent Venezuelan businessman Guillermo Velutini.
She joined the Society in May 1998 with much enthusiasm.
Her past experience includes work with poor children
who have medical needs. She adds elegance and grace
as well as expertise and dedication to the work of
the Society.
Alexandra Wagapaff, Sao Paulo,
Brazil
Mrs. Wagapaff is a retired teacher. She has been volunteering
her time to the Society for over three years and has
helped many children. Never having had any children
of her own, Mrs. Wagapaff has always dedicated her
life to raising and enhancing the lives of young people. |