VINOK update: the ensemble currently consist of 4 members; Andrea, Adriana, Christina, and Oriana (2004) They still continue to dazzle audiences with their fabulous voices and repertoire of songs with their performances at various events.

Under the direction of Wolodymr Popowycz, this vocal ensemble of 6 talented young girls was a big success at our 50th anniversary concert in May, 1999. They've continued performing together at many events, most recently at the Illinois Governor's mansion and at the Cultural Center in Chicago.

Following is a holiday greeting from the group as printed in the Ukrainian Weekly - January 14, 2001:
Hello to all Ukrainians! A special "Hartuysh" to fellow "Sumivtsi"!
Our group's name is Vinok. We are a vocal ensemble. In 1999 we got together to perform at the 50th anniversary banquet of the SUM Mykola Pavlushkov Branch in Chicago. Since then we have been invited to sing at many SUM and Ukrainian community events.
This year we had two special performances. We sang for the mayor of Chicago, Richard Daley, at an event celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day and for the governor of Illinois, George H. Ryan, at another event celebrating Ukrainian Independence at the Governor's Mansion.
Every week we get together and practice under the direction of Wolodymyr Popowycz. Our repertoire of songs is growing because of the different kinds of events at which we are invited to sing. Some people have called us Ukrainian Spice Girls, but we like Vinok better. We love to sing and are hoping to see you at our next performance!
Best wishes to all in the New Year!
Christina, Andrea, Adriana, Oriana, Nadia, and Oksana