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20 Departments AHEPA Responds with Aid to Greece 5 President’s Message 25 Sons and Maids Message

6 In Memoriam 27 Book Review

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10 Our Mailbag 30 AHEPA Family Chapter News

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On the Cover Nation’s Capitol at Night Photo Credit: Izanoza, Dreamstime.com 2007-2008 AHEPA Supreme Lodge SUPREME PRESIDENT Supreme Athletic Director George Pantazelos* Ike Gulas Dr. Monthe Kofos Region – 6 2031 2nd Avenue, N. 180 Bolton St. 8 South Michigan Ave., Ste 2002 Winter 2007 Volume 80, Number 4 Birmingham, AL 35203 Marlboro, MA 01752 Chicago, IL 60603 H: 205-977-7101 H: 508-485-5626 H: 312-565-4376 W: 205-879-1234 W: 312-960-9500 The AHEPAN (ISSN 0746-133X) is Fax: 205-879-1247 Sons National Advisor Fax: 312-960-9505 published quarterly, by the Order of AHEPA, Cell: 205-907-1234 Cell: 312-339-1428 Konstantinos “Dino” Kostaridis [email protected] 1909 Q St., NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC [email protected] 23-71 35th Street Astoria, NY 11105 John G. Georgiafandis 20009, Tel: (202)232-6300 Copyright © AHEPA, Supreme Vice-President H: 718-267-6841 Region – 7 2007. All rights reserved. In accordance with Nicholas A. 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Attey, II lines for the submission of material must be rigorously observed. approximately three and a half (3 1/2) pages. With no exceptions, all items postmarked after those dates will be All material submitted to The AHEPAN whether printed or not Daughters of Penelope Director held over to the next issue provided the contents are still timely. will be returned to the sender only if specifically requested and 2. All items are subject to editing or revision by the Editorial Board to accompanied with self addressed return envelopes. Elena V. Skardis assure that the contents are written in conformity with recognized 4. From time to time, Book Reviews will be published on works standards of composition and grammar, verified for accuracy, and written by Hellenes (Members of the AHEPA family will be given in compliance with the space available for each issue. preferential consideration.) whose content is in keeping with the 3. 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Message From Ike Gulas AHEPA Supreme President

Happy New Year!

promises to be an ambitious, yet memorable year for the AHEPA 2008Family, as we prepare for two very important events that will celebrate Hellenism and our place in American society. First, our 38th Biennial Banquet will be held March 7, 2008, in our nation’s capital. Once again, we aspire to make our mark in Washington as a vibrant, germane, and salient constituency, and we need your help and participation to make our efforts a success. AHEPA we will be planning a day to visit our legisla- Ike Gulas tors on Capitol Hill to create awareness and educate them about issues of importance to the community. We will also share with them how we work to strengthen our communities through our volunteerism. Our banquet will promise to be an inspirational program as we will honor excellence in the community. Our second major initiative is the 2008 Supreme Convention, which we are holding in Athens, Greece, for the first time in more than 30 years. This will truly be a defining moment for the AHEPA Family and the American Hellenic community as a whole. I believe we will set a tone for the future of Hellenism from which future generations will prosper and benefit. For example, the actual convention dates, July 1-7, will be flanked by our recently revived and highly successful “Journey to Greece” Program for college scholars. Moreover, there will be opportunities abound for families to explore, take-in, and become one with their ancestral heritage. I can’t wait to bring my family, and I implore you to do the same and join us in Athens. Please contact AHEPA Headquarters, or visit www.ahepa.org, if you need more information about these two events. Furthermore, I am pleased to report that our “Caravan” grassroots initiative has been well-received. We are working hard to outreach to our chapters from the national level to provide them with the one-on-one interaction, support, and encouragement needed to successfully fulfill our organization’s mission, and recruit new members, at the crucial grassroots level. Our latest “Caravan” effort took us through Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and Chicago. I’m so proud of the work our volunteer members perform in their communities on a daily basis. I look forward to taking the “Caravan” to other parts of the United States in 2008. Finally, I would be remiss if I did not take a moment to offer my sincere condolences as we lost two invaluable members of our organization in December. Supreme Governor George Pantazelos passed away suddenly. Brother Pantazelos was an enthusiastic member who relished giving of his time and resources to such important charitable endeavors as Cooley’s Anemia and our scholarship programs. Also in December, we lost a lifelong friend and ardent supporter of AHEPA in businessman/philanthropist George Paraskevaides. Brother Paraskevaides, who we honored recently by establishing the George E. Paraskevaides Philanthropy Award, spent a lifetime helping improve the lives of others, especially his fellow Cypriots, in a selfless manner from which we can all learn and emulate. Both brothers will be sorely missed. May their memories be eternal.

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Aid to Greece, Civic Responsibility “The true meaning of life is to plant trees, Under whose shade you do not expect to sit” at Forefront of Programs Nelson Henderson

A lot has happened occasion of their shared 85th Anniversary. It Space (D-OH), John Lewis (D-GA), and Shelley since I last addressed was a beautiful way to mark these milestone Berkley (D-NV), as well as the Legislative you in The Ahepan. events and begin the year on a positive note. Counsel from Gus Billirakis’ (R-FL) office. I also We began in Sept- Another major event, which occurred this had the pleasure of meeting with His Excellency ember with our annu- past summer, was the massive devastation Andreas Kakouris, Ambassador of the Republic al District Governor’s caused by the fires that raged out of control of Cyprus to the U.S. At each of these meet- Seminar, which was in Greece. We were all horrified by the total ings, I shared the mission of the Daughters of held in Atlanta. We destruction caused by these fires, and were Penelope, and our goals for this year. were pleased to have Karen Stamatiades moved to take immediate action. Care pack- This year we have embarked on a new an excellent response ages, filled with items lovingly collected by journey to reflect and enhance the value of the with over fifty women in attendance. This Daughters and Ahepans alike, were shipped to Daughters of Penelope. We will grow stronger seminar is important to us, as there was a AHEPA Headquarters, and monetary donations by adding new facets to our core mission, comprehensive agenda covering various topics, were given for those in need. which will enable us to see clearly where and we all spent days learning, sharing infor- In October, I began work on our new initia- the heart of the Daughters of Penelope is-- mation, and planning for the upcoming year. tive, Civic Responsibility, by visiting Capitol supporting Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Following the seminar, there was a gala Hill. I was privileged to be able to meet Civic Responsibility and Family & Individual celebration honoring both the Archdiocese of with the following members of Congress: U.S. Excellence. I look forward to the remainder of North America and the Order of AHEPA, on the Representatives John Sarbanes (D-MD), Zach this year, and anticipate a very successful 2008.

District 3 AHEPA - Spirit and Leadership Baltimore, Md. – The Spirit of AHEPA brought together all of the Baltimore metropolitan area chapters. These included: Worthington Chapter 30, Baltimore; Annapolis Chapter 286, Annapolis; Lord Baltimore Chapter 364, Baltimore and Nelef’s Chapter 516, Frederick. All of the officers of the above chapters were installed by our Supreme President, Ike Gulas. The Daughters of Penelope, Alcmene Chapter 27, was Argerios C. Stavrides receiving also in attendance and their installation of officers was conducted by Sophia Worthington Ch. 30 Spiro Agnew Scholarship Award from Supreme Severino, District Secretary. It was the first time in the Baltimore area AHEPA President Ike Gulas. history that these five chapters came together to celebrate this kind of event. The Spirit of Hellenism and Education, the uppermost mission of AHEPA, were the driving forces on that evening with the presentation of 33 scholarships to deserving high school seniors and college students. All names were read by AHEPA Executive Director Basil Mossaidis, and those students who were present, received their scholarship from Supreme President Ike Gulas. After the presentation, we heard from brother Ahepan, Congressman John Sarbanes. He spoke to us about Greece, what AHEPA means to him and his work in the U.S. Congress. Rep. Sarbanes sponsored H.Res.629, which passed unanimously, expressing condolences for the loss of life during the fires in Dignitaries at the Baltimore Scholarship Dinner (L to R): Peter Greece. We thank our brother Congressman. Chambers, Gov. District 3; Gus Stavrides, President Chapter 30; Ike Gulas, AHEPA Supreme President; John Sarbanes, U.S. The event closed with the inspiring words of our Supreme President Ike Congressman; Steve Mavronis, President Chapter 364; Peter Gulas. His leadership makes us proud as Ahepans and we trust and hope that Albanes, President Chapter 516; George Papaspyrou, President, Chapter 286; Col. Nick Vamvakias, Supreme Gov. Region 2. the new generation of Ahepans will lead us into new and good directions. Center: Irene Michallas, President DOP Alcmene Chapter 27.

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and the Princess Anne Chapter of the Daughters of Penelope at the Hellenic Center of the Annunciation Cathedral in Norfolk, Virginia. Approximately 400 Ahepans, family members and friends gathered in order to pay tribute to Gus, for his two years of distinguished service DOP Founders Day celebration at the (From l. to r.:) Chris Ramas, District Warden; to the Order of AHEPA as Supreme President. Immigration History Research Center Nick Kaffes, District Secretary; John Sempeles, District Governor; Anthony Kouzounis, Supreme The Master of Ceremonies for the event was Governor; Costa Sgagias, District Lieutenant Executive Director Basil Mossaidis. The pro- Minneapolis Hosts Governor and Dr. Steve Kirkikis, District Treasurer gram began with welcoming remarks from District 14 Conclave the Honorable Meyera E. Oberndorf, Mayor of The Minneapolis AHEPA and Daughters of Chapter 8 and DOP Ajax Chapter 211. the City of Virginia Beach, followed by open- Penelope chapters hosted a combined district The high point of the Convention was ing remarks from the following members of conference and DOP Founders Day celebration Greek Night, Friday, June 15, with more than the United States Congress: the Honorable at the Immigration History Research Center four hundred attendees, who danced merrily Thelma Drake, Second District of Virginia, the (IHRC). The IHRC, a part of the University of into the night. Honorable J. Randy Forbes, Fourth District of Minnesota, continues to house the AHEPA- On Saturday, June 16, the AHEPA delegates Virginia and the Honorable Bobby Scott, Third Family archives, as it has done for many years. elected the new District Lodge. They were sworn District of Virginia. The day-long event began after a con- in by Supreme Governor Anthony Kouzounis. Following the dinner, remarks were made tinental breakfast with introductions, dis- Later on, in July, at the AHEPA National by Mary Filou, PGP; Georgia Psichogios, PGP; A. trict deliberations, and remarks with the key- Convention in Denver, Brother Kouzounis was Jack Georgalas, PSP; Karen Stamatiades, Grand note speaker being Grand President Karen elected Supreme Treasurer and Past District President of the Daughters of Penelope; Tom Stamatiades. After a delicious catered lunch, 16 Governor John Georgiafandis was elected Owens, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; and the large number of attendees listened intent- Supreme Governor for Region 7. Nick Karacostas, Supreme Vice President of ly to a moving lecture entitled, “The Greek In early fall the District became involved in the Order of AHEPA. The keynote address was Contribution to Combating the Holocaust.” the relief effort after the devastating fires in given by His Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos Then, DOP Archives Chairman, Tessie Greece during the past few months. The District of New Jersey and a response was delivered by Bourdamis, presented to the IHRC, a collec- raised more than $18,000 for this endeavor Gus J. James, II, Past Supreme President. tion of photographs and documents submitted under the leadership of Past District Governor The event was attended by Ahepans from from over one hundred Daughters chapters Pete Kaldis, Supreme Treasurer Anthony throughout the United States, including a across the country describing each chapter’s Kouzounis, and Past Supreme Treasurer James number of Past Supreme Presidents of AHEPA, history. And finally, groups entered special Petheriotes. Past Grand President of the Daughters and elevators and descended deep into the banks The District Scholarship Fund has awarded current and past members of the Supreme of the Mississippi River for VIP tours of the eight scholarships to college students for the Lodge and Board of Trustees. The evening pro- massive, temperature and humidity-controlled current academic year and Chapter 29 of vided an opportunity for Ahepans throughout caverns which house our archived materials. Houston, awarded 44 scholarships. District 16 the country to gather and pay their respects to What an exciting way to end a most produc- is going to support the Journey to Greece pro- Gus, for his two-years of service to our Order. tive and informative day! gram this year, as well as the Cooley’s Anemia and Bone Marrow Transplant programs. The District 16 District is also planning to support the 20% Bossier City and Shreveport, La. – Delta District increase in membership goal announced by 16 (Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas) held its National Headquarters. 76th Annual AHEPA Family District Convention in Bossier City and Shreveport, LA, from June 14 Testimonial Dinner In Honor of to 17, at the Diamond Jacks Casino and Resort. PSP Gus J. James, II Almost one hundred AHEPA and Daughters A testimonial dinner honoring Past Supreme Chapter delegates attended this very success- President Gus J. James, II, was hosted by the Gus J. James, II, PSP, with his Eminence ful convention, hosted by AHEPA Shreveport Robert E. Lee Chapter of the Order of AHEPA Metropolitan Evangelos of New Jersey.

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In addition to the work that I do, I have one of the best parts of my job as a performer. Appreciation remained involved in my Greek community by It is important for all of us to continue to pro- participating in the activities of my local church mote our traditions in every facet of life, as to for AHEPA in Pasadena, and by introducing my friends to keep our Greek society alive and thriving. the Greek culture, through food, dancing, I thank you once again from the bottom of Scholarship language and various events throughout Los my heart. You truly have no idea what this means Angeles. Being Greek-American is a source of to me, and how much this scholarship will help pride for me, and preserving our heritage is of me in reaching my ultimate goals. Thank you for Program the utmost importance. I have even gone as being so thoughtful and generous. far as preparing some operatic Greek songs to Dear Dr. Syropoulos, present in recital to further educate the public Sincerely, on our beautiful and colorful culture, which is Alexandra Loutsion I am grateful to the AHEPA Educational Foundation for the National Housing Corporation Pioneer Joseph Alteri Scholarship. I am particularly pleased that this is linked to serving the under served in our nation, as I hope to do similar things in my future career as a Physician Assistant. This past summer, I had the opportunity to develop and present a short educational seminar to inner-city youth in Philadelphia and I found it most rewarding. I currently attend Drexel University and I am enjoying school. The classes and lectures are very interesting, and I am very grateful for this assistance from AHEPA. Again, thank you very much.

Yours truly, Julia E. Knaus

Dear Dr. Syropoulos,

I cannot begin to thank you enough for awarding me such an incredible scholarship. I am extremely honored to receive an award of this prestige and stature, and am even flattered by the faith you have put into my academic goals. By bestowing this monetary gift upon me, you have shown me that my work is valid and relevant, and you must know that gesture is very encouraging to a young student. I have been pursuing music my entire life; to reach the masters level is very exciting for me, and I am so pleased and humbled that you all can share in that enjoyment with me.

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Dear AHEPA National Scholarship work hard and concentrate my efforts in Committee, completing my Senior year of studies in We have the sad duty Mechanical Engineering. to inform you that Thank you so much for the generous scholar- Once again, I wish to express my heartfelt Brother Gus County Jr. ship you sent to the University of Southern thanks for honoring me with this scholarship. passed away October California on my behalf. I am truly honored 1, 2007, in hospice in to receive the P.A. Margaronis Scholarship Sincerely, Ohio. Brother County and I hope to contribute to the Greek com- Michael N. Arfaras served on the Supreme Lodge as munity like Mr. Margaronis has, in the future. Supreme Secretary and was a big sup- I can’t begin to express my gratitude for porter of the AHEPA Athletic Program. receiving this scholarship, as it will greatly In honor of his father, Gus County Sr., assist me with my financial responsibilities at Misc. Mailbag and with the help of Dr. Monthe Kofos, USC and help me further my education at the Gus created the Gus County Athletic school of my dreams. I really appreciate your Dear Michael Zachariades, Award, presented every year at the generosity and support in my educational AHEPA Supreme Convention. Brother endeavors. Thanks again! I have just received the 2007 Fall Issue of The County was a member of AHEPA AHEPAN and I was elated at the superb job Chapter 118 in Toledo, Ohio and was Gratefully, that you did for the Athletic Department and a 58-year member of the Order of Adrianna C. Kourafas with such professionalism. AHEPA. May his memory be eternal. It was no doubt, one of the finest group of articles in many years. It gave our grassroots Dear Dr. Syropoulos, members such wonderful publicity, which Mr. Zachariades, they so richly deserve. I want to extend my deepest gratitude for the Congratulations on a wonderful piece of Please excuse my delay in letting you know “Nicholas Kounaris Scholarship” that AHEPA journalism. You have my deepest gratitude. I that the article in The AHEPAN looked great. has generously awarded me. I cannot tell you loved it and its worth all the work put into it. I had an e-mail from the museum director, how much this sort of financial support helps Thanks again and the best of luck and who was so pleased that the children’s work me with my educational needs and living good health to you. received such strong recognition. expenses, while I am away at school. I am Thanks for making that happen. truly thankful. Fraternally, It is hard to believe that my Fall classes Dr. Monthe N. Kofos, Best regards, began on August 23rd! I will continue to AHEPA National Athletic Director Lisa Smith Nielsen Producer, The KID’S-EYE VIEW Series

Dear AHEPA Greek Fire Relief,

Hello. My home-schooling group had a Greek Olympic day. It was really fun. My family decided that it would be great if we could donate money to Greece. Then we thought of the wild fires. We looked up AHEPA on the internet. We made a box. We took the box to Olympic day. A few people gave us money and we donated some ourselves. Hope you like it.

His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, NYC Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and AHEPA Supreme From, President Ike Gulas at Gracie Mansion, Manhattan, on September 25, 2007. The Bradleys

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Convention Days Cruise Days Tuesday July 1, 2008 Cruise Itinerary 09:00am - 09:00pm AHEPA Family and Guest Registration AHEPA Convention Officers Voting Monday July 7, 2008 09:00am - 05:00pm Ticket Sales/Cashier (Through 7/6) 08:00 Transfer from the Hotels to Piraeus Port 02:00pm - 06:00pm DOP Grand Lodge Meeting 11:00 Departure 01:00pm - 05:00pm AHEPA Board of Trustees Meeting 19:30 - 20:30 Mykonos, Greece 01:15pm - 05:00pm DOP Foundation Meeting 03:00pm - 05:00pm AHEPA Supreme Lodge Meeting Tuesday July 8, 2008 03:00pm - 05:00pm AHEPA International Committee 07:00 - 12:00 Kusadasi Efessos, Turkey 04:00pm - 05:00pm MOA Advisor Orientation 16:00 - 23:00 Patmos, Greece 07:00pm - 08:00pm Welcome & Opening Ceremony 09:00pm - 12:00am Concert Wednesday July 9, 2008 Wednesday July 2, 2008 07:00 - 18:00 Rhodes, Greece 08:00am - 09:00am DOP First Time Delegates Orientation DOP Chapter Officers Forum Thursday July 10, 2008 DOP District Governor’s Forum 07:00 - 11:00 Crete Heraklion, Greece MOA Advisors Forum 16:30 - 21:00 Santorini, Greece 08:30am - 12:00pm AHEPA Seminar/Tour 01:00pm - 06:00pm AHEPA General Session Friday July 11, 2008 01:00pm - 06:00pm DOP General Session 07:00 Disembarkation & transfer to the th 01:00pm - 03:00pm AHEPA Educational Foundation Meeting airport for departure flights Annual AHEPA Supreme Convention All Day AHEPA Grievance Committee All Day AHEPA Legislative Committee (air transport and tickets to social functions additional) 86 01:00pm - 06:00pm AHEPA National Projects Committee 12:00pm - 02:00pm Athletic Department Awards Luncheon 3 Star category 02:00pm - 04:00pm AHEPA Educational Foundation Athens Imperial, Amalia 1900 Euro 02:00pm - 07:00pm DOP Scholarship Committee (inside cabin) DOP Legislation Committee DOP Penelope of the Year Committee 4 Star category DOP National Projects Committee Royal Olympic, Caravel 2100 Euro DOP Maids of Athena Committee (inside cabin) DOP Grievance Committee DOP Budget & Finance Committee *5 Star category 06:30pm - 08:00pm AHEPA Expo Grand Opening Intercontinental (HQ hotel), July 1-11, 2008 Athens Greece 08:00pm - 01:00am Grand Ball in Hotel Marriott, Hilton 2300 Euro Thursday July 3, 2008 (outside cabin) 08:00am - 12:00pm AHEPA Seminar/Tour 01:00pm - 06:00pm AHEPA General Session 6 Star category 01:00pm - 06:00pm DOP General Session Grande Bretagne Hotel, King George 3300 Euro 02:00pm - 06:00pm AHEPA Canadian Affairs Committee (outside cabin) AHEPA Auxiliaries Committee AHEPA Resolutions Committee All prices are based on 2 people per room, call Frei for single AHEPA Cyprus/Hellenic Affairs Committee room rates. The AHEPA package consists of 6 nights hotel and All Day AHEPA Grievance Committee a 5-day cruise. Those purchasing this package must purchase AHEPA Legislative Committee airline tickets (separately), which depart the United States June 11:00pm - 01:00am AHEPA First Party Caucus 30, for a July 1 arrival. The package is structured to provide you AHEPA New Horizons Caucus the best value for the time of stay. AHEPA Reform Party Caucis AHEPA Progressive Party Caucus Participation in the 2008 AHEPA Convention will allow many 08:00pm - 01:00am Open/Local Night attendees to participate in AHEPA or sold out events, concerts, and museum tours. Many events will be at no charge to AHEPA Friday July 4, 2008 family members. (* Best Value) 01:00pm - 06:00pm AHEPA General Session Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel AHEPA Athletics Committee For those interested in purchasing Hotels WITHOUT & AHEPA Educational Foundation the cruise the rates are: 6 nights July 1- July 7, 2008. AHEPA Cultural Commission Meeting Ledra Marriott Hotel 02:00pm AHEPA Cooley’s Anemia Foundation Meeting 3 star category = 1270 Euro All Day July 4th Party (details to be determined) 4 star category = 1350 Euro Saturday July 5, 2008 5 star category = 1290 Euro 08:30am - 10:00am General Sessions 10:00am - 03:00pm AHEPA Elections 6 star category = 1990 Euro 09:00am - 05:00pm AHEPA General Session To Contact FREI: email: [email protected] or 09:00am - 05:00pm DOP General Session/Elections call 011.30.210.3215600. 07:00pm - 07:45pm Grand Banquet Reception 07:45pm - 08:45pm Dinner Call AHEPA headquarters at 1-866-99AHEPA to reserve 08:45pm - 09:45pm Speaking Program your space today, $1000 deposit due immediately. Sunday July 6, 2008 Payment in full due 3/31/08, space is limited. 09:00pm - 11:00am AHEPA Family Officers Installations The special AHEPA rate on Olympic Airlines can be 11:15am - 01:00pm AHEPA Board of Trustees obtained by using the AHEPA promotional Code and 11:15am - 04:00pm DOP Grand Lodge Meeting your unique AHEPA ID membership number. 01:00pm - 02:00pm AHEPA Supreme Lodge CFR087 All events are subject to change Promotion Code:

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We’re Going AHEPA and Olympic Airlines have forged a partnership to bring Ahepans to Greece. The AHEPA family is hosting the 2008 AHEPA Convention in Athens, Greece for the first time in 37 years! Olympic has agreed to extend to all AHEPA to Greece! members an AHEPA ONLY Price. The AHEPA price will be the lowest available price for airfare to Greece. Pricing is based on availability and dates. Savings can be hundreds of dollars per ticket, if you are a member of AHEPA. Dear AHEPA Family: The special AHEPA only price can be obtained by using the AHEPA promotional Code and your unique AHEPA ID membership number. Promotion Code: CFR087. Your Ahepa ID number is valid for immediate he 2008 AHEPA Family Supreme Convention will be held in family use only and can be used only once. Not a member? Join AHEPA today by visiting: www.ahepa.org TAthens, Greece. Please join the entire AHEPA Family for a once in a lifetime trip and convention experience! Call Olympic Airlines today at 1(800) 223-1226 and make your reservation. Seats are selling fast. Venue & Date The AHEPA Family has visited Greece for Supreme Conventions The 86th Annual AHEPA Supreme Convention functions will take place at the Athenaeum Intercontinental Hotel twice since 1922. In 1965, and again in 1970, thousands flocked to & Ledra Marriott Hotel, Athens-Greece, July 1-11, 2008. Greece to reconnect with family and history. Join us as we do it again! Climate The weather in Athens during July is warm, sunny and pleasant. The average temperatures are 25-35 C (F 80-95) The dates to remember for the 2008 Supreme Convention in during the day and 20-30 C (F 70-85) during the evening. In the Greek islands the temperature is 2-4 C less than in Athens, Greece, are July 1-11, 2008. Athens. For updated weather forecasts please visit: http://weather.yahoo.com/regional/GRXX.html The AHEPA Convention Committee has been working hard to Social Program A variety of events that are cultural, educational and entertaining, presenting the Greek spirit in all it’s aspects, prepare a wonderful getaway for the entire AHEPA community. will be organized during the 86th Annual AHEPA Supreme Convention 2008. In addition to the social events, a The AHEPA Family from Australia, Canada, Greece and Cyprus, large choice of excursions and tours, pre and post stay, will be available for the participants and the accompanying will be attending our event in Athens, Greece. Thousands of persons. For further details please contact: [email protected] Ahepans, Daughters, Sons and Maids will work together for this family reunion. Tours and Pre & Post Stay A great selection of tours has been made by Frei Travel-Congress for the AHEPA family to choose from Pre & Post AHEPA has contracted FREI Travel Congress to handle all our Convention stay all over Greece are available as well upon request via email at: [email protected] travel needs, and together with our partners for air travel, we are Air Travel working for the most comprehensive and affordable program June - July 2008 we can provide for our members. This convention will be a most Special rates have been obtained with all major Airlines: Olympic Airways, Delta Airlines, Continental, US Air, for memorable and rewarding experience for the entire AHEPA the AHEPA 2008 Convention Participants. For further information please contact: [email protected] or Family. www.ahepa.org. We have planned a week of unforgettable events, a spectacular Hotel/Accommodation Opening Ceremony, July 4th Party, dances and social events, which A selection of great hotels has been made, with very special convention rates, at a range from 3* to 5* Superior Deluxe Hotels. All hotels are located in the city center and are selected in accordance to the U.S. standards after in- will forever be engraved in your heart and soul. This homecoming spections and approvals of the AHEPA Board. In order to obtain the special Convention rates for your stay please will be unlike any convention you have been to, so we hope you contact: [email protected] or [email protected], stating “AHEPA Accommodations” in your subject line. and your family will join us. We have not only prepared for AHEPA business, but also cultural events, a cruise, and lots of fun! This is not just a convention, it is a vacation! The return to the roots of Hellenism will be packed with emotion and intense experience, as well as moments of leisure. Make your reservations early, as we are expecting a historic turn out for all events and socials. Join us in Athens!

Ike Gulas A. Steve Betzelos Supreme President General Chairman

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Ike Gulas A. Steve Betzelos Supreme President General Chairman

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07ConventionV3.indd 2 1/4/08 12:26:31 PM From the Desk of… Tom Owens, Chairman, Board of Trustees

Dear AHEPA Family Members,

It seems like yesterday that I was composing a message for the Fall issue of The AHEPAN. I am very happy to share with you that we enjoyed a dynamic and pro- ductive Board meeting on December 8, 2007, at Headquarters. The Board members presented informative reports on various projects and I want to provide you with a synopsis of our discussions regarding specific programs.

Affinity Programs Investing for a Tom Owens Vice Chairman, Brother Peter Dress gave a stellar Robust Future briefing concerning the AHEPA Visa Card. Brother I have discussed with the Supreme President, Dress has been in close contact with Bank of Executive Director and Board of Trustees the possi- America and has worked with them to implement bility and financial advantages of purchasing a facil- some programs to benefit not only AHEPA at the ity in the DC area for possible use as a future HQ National level but also at the Chapter level as well. building. All agree that we should investigate this Headquarters will be mailing VISA applications to initiative further. We have asked a reputable firm Chapter Presidents. For every application completed with expertise in the DC market to find facilities for and accepted by VISA the chapter will receive $10. our consideration and also to recommend strategies Please look for details in this issue of the AHEPAN. for leasing our current building to pay for the new The details will also accompany the letter and building with no loss to current profits from leases. applications that the Chapter Presidents receive. We AHEPA has not been getting realistic area market sincerely hope that chapters will take advantage of lease rates for our building for a number of years this unique opportunity to add some cash to their and the Board is working to correct the situation. treasuries. The Board has already voted to accept the firm’s rec- ommendations regarding lease rates for our existing Financial Portfolio Headquarters building. We should realize additional The fallout from the sub-prime mortgage debacle income from our building beginning early in 2008. seems to be over although there is still some fear regarding the impacts of widespread mortgage Budget defaults. Fortunately, we exercised prudence in sell- We are operating in the black and if all continues ing some of our banking and financial investments, to go well we will present a balanced budget to the protecting 30-40 percent erosion in some cases. convention for delegates to approve. We should Currently, we are positioning the debt of these com- be able to accomplish this while reimbursing the panies to take advantage of attractive yields and Reserve Account for funds borrowed from it over the opportunities for appreciation. For the immediate past couple of years. I am proud to tell you that the future, we will stay on a conservative course, utiliz- Board formalized this effort by voting for it at our ing dividend paying equities, high credit corporate last meeting. The Board has been very thrifty with debt and government and agency debt. our own expenses and I also thank Headquarters for keeping their eye on the bottom line. Finally, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. We continue to recognize the importance of satisfy- ing our shareholders and I welcome your input.

www.ahepa.org Winter 2007 THE AHEPAN 17 Journey to Greece, Summer of 2007 participants. Photo credits: Chris Mellas, PDG The JourneyThe AHEPA Educational Foundation’sto Greece: Summer of 2007

Chris Mellas, PDG, who participated in the original Journey “For our students, it is Program in 1972. Both advisors daughters, Kara Dimitriou knowing their own roots and and Cassandra Mellas, participated in the program. In Greek heritage with new addition, the Journey was very fortunate to have Father meaning and understanding.” Michael and Presbytera Maria Courey of St. Katherine’s Greek Orthodox Church of Redondo Beach, California, join — Dr. James F. Dimitriou, the Journey as advisors and chaperones. In addition, the PSP, Director, Courey children, Gabriel, Stephanos and Sophia, were also Journey to Greece Program enrolled in the program. Members of the AHEPA Family of Hellas District 25, provided additional assistance. After getting settled in their air-conditioned student or the second year of the Journey to Greece Program, apartments, the students had a full day orientation, walking the AHEPA and the University of Indianapolis, have tour of the area and a reception at the University Cultural Fjoined forces to offer Greek American young adults Center overlooking the historical Roman Agora, just below an unforgettable experience to study for one month at the the Acropolis. By the second day in Athens, students were University’s Athens Campus. fully involved in their university classes. Every student The AHEPA Educational Foundation’s Journey to Greece enrolled in two of the following course offerings: Greek 1; Program doubled the number of students from the first year, Greek 2; Greek Art and Architecture; Greek Mythology & with 68 students attending the 2007 Summer Session in Religion; or Greek Foreign Policy. Athens. This program is uniquely designed to immerse college Classes are the fundamental part of the Journey study- age students in a wonderful learning experience that cele- travel program where the students have classes in new, air brates Greek culture, language and heritage. All students take conditioned classrooms; a University computer-lab with two courses and earn six university credits, which are fully Internet access and library for their use. In addition to their transferable to their respective universities and colleges. four hours of daily class and additional homework time, the Most students arrived in Athens on specially arranged students have much more to look forward to with a host of group flights on July 15th, where they were transported by specially arranged activities and excursions. private motor coach to the University of Indianapolis pri- The first excursion weekend was to Laconia and the home vate apartments, near the campus. Dr. James F. Dimitriou, a of the Spartans. The students traveled by private motor Past Supreme President, directs the program. Dr. Dimitriou coach across the Corinthian Canal to Sparti, Mystras and coordinates all aspects of the program with Vice Chancellor, Gythion. The Daughters of Penelope’s hospitality was the Dr. Peter Wilkins of UINDY, Athens Campus. Together, highlight of this visit. Students were provided a traditional every detail is arranged to maximize the educational and cultural evening at the Marmara Taverna that was attended cultural experience of the students. Assisting Dimitriou is by the mayor, clergy and local government officials.

18 THE AHEPAN Winter 2007 www.ahepa.org Journey to Greece Director Dr. James F. Dimitirou, PSP; Embassy Consul Nick Greanias; Vice Chancellor, UINDY, Athens Campus, Dr. Peter Wilkins; Chris Mellas, PDG The Journey to Greece: Summer of 2007

The next week of the Journey was a very busy one with the island’s main archaeological sites and historical sites. It classes, exams, written work and events. Keeping a good was the perfect week to complete a summer of a lifetime! balanced schedule is essential for the Journey. During this The Journey to Greece 2007 was a resounding success! week, the U.S. Embassy hosted the students for an evening 68 students attended, 23 boys and 45 girls from 18 states, and dinner at the Ambassador’s residence. Charge’ Affairs representing 30 institutions from the US and Canada. Five and Head of Mission, Mr. Tom Countryman hosted our students were returning members from the 2006 Program; 9 students to an Embassy briefing on US-Greek relations. students received partial scholarships from the Educational In addition, California State University Board of Trustee Foundations; 12 students received full tuition from their member, Mr. Kyriakos Tsakopoulos, greeted students. The chapters, with the Las Vegas Chapter providing 9; Districts following day, Mr. Nick Greanias, Consul and 1st Secretary provided two full tuition scholarships; Canada provided of the Embassy (and fellow Ahepan) came to address Dr. one full scholarship; the Sons and Maids Youth Foundation Dimitriou’s Greek Foreign Policy class. sponsored two full scholarships and the Hellenext Initiative During this same week, the students were invited to the provided one returning student an Internship and full Exarchate of the Patriarch of Jerusalem for a personal tour scholarship. The Journey wishes to thank all sponsoring of the historical collections and a talk from His Eminence, organizations for their assistance and support in providing Archbishop Theofilos. a wonderful experience for our students. Excursions were taken to some of the greatest archaeological sites of the ancient world. Students visited Mycenae and Epidauros, as well as the beautiful city and first capital Journey to Greece 2008 of modern Greece, Nafplion. Another weekend went on Building on the solid foundation of the highly successful 2006 to visit Tolon and the island of Spetses. Perhaps, one of and 2007 Journey to Greece program, the AHEPA Educational the best excursions was to Ancient Corinth; the site of Foundation and the University of Indianapolis are once again the first Olympic games in ancient Olympia; the glorious offering an unforgettable learning experience for new and Monasteries of Meteora and a visit to the sanctuary of returning students. 2008 is a very special year for AHEPA and Apollo, at Delphi. the Journey to Greece. This year’s Journey coincides with the In addition, students visited the Temple of Poseidon at AHEPA Supreme Convention in Athens! Two special Journey pro- Sounion; enjoyed a pool party in Glyfada, hosted by HJ2; grams have been designed to mesh with the Convention, giving daily taverna lunches during class day; and a Farewell students the opportunity to be involved with Convention activi- reception hosted by HJ1. ties. Session 1 will begin June 15 and offer 1 class for 3 units Following completion of class, an optional week in of credit; Session 2 will begin on July 1 and offer 2 classes for 6 Cyprus was hosted by the Cypriot Ministry of Foreign units of credit. Look at the AHEPA Website for applications and Affairs. Here students were hosted to their stays in both details of the new Journey! Nicosia and Paphos; all meals, as well as a detailed tour of

www.ahepa.org Winter 2007 THE AHEPAN 19 AHEPA, with its 435 chapters, mobilized to send significant and needed goods to ease the burden of loss to the people AHEPA of Greece. At the direction of the Supreme Lodge, AHEPA Headquarters (HQ) was asked to receive and process care packages and send them to Greece. To date, AHEPA HQ pro- cessed over 1,000 packages and sent 4-tons of goods valued Responds with at an estimated $300,000. Combined with our on-line contributions, we have exceeded $500,000. On behalf of AHEPA, I would like to thank everyone listed below and our HQ staff Aid to Greece that worked so hard to make this effort a reality. — Ike Gulas, Supreme President District 1 District 4 AHEPA Central Savannah River Area Chapter #407, Augusta, GA • AHEPA Daphne Chapter AHEPA Power District #4, Pennsylvania, PA • AHEPA Aristoteles Chapter #34, Pittsburgh, PA #296, Pensacola, FL • AHEPA Myrtle Beach Chapter #498, Myrtle Beach, SC • AHEPA Palmetto • AHEPA Beaver Valley Chapter #400, Ambridge, PA • AHEPA Beaver Valley Chapter #400, Chapter #284, Columbia, SC • AHEPA Plato Chapter #4, Charleston, SC • AHEPA Spero J. Zepato Ambridge, PA • AHEPA Lehigh Chapter #60, Palmes Twsp., PA • Charles Kolias, Cranberry Chapter #7, Memphis, TN • AHEPA Textile City Chapter #242, Greenville, SC • AHEPA Wm G. Township, PA • Constan Karmokolias, Doylestown, PA • Demetra and Demo Andrews, Pittsburgh, Helis Chapter #310, Mobile, AL • Alexia Rothman, Lilburn, GA • Chris Arapoglou, Atlanta, GA PA • Demos Stoupas Construction, Greensburg, PA • Despina Hrousis, Bethlehem, PA • Dimitri • Chris J. Kapetanakos, Greenville, SC • Christina M. Bunn, Savannah, GA • Christos Kiriazis, L. karapelou, Media, PA • Estelle B. Parizek, State College, PA • Fr. Deacon E.P. Christulides, Atlanta, GA • Constantine S. Christophillis, Greenville, SC • Costa Pleicones, Columbia, SC • Pittsburgh, PA • Gus Kilantonis, Bethel Park, PA • Gus Pappas, Media, PA • James C. Wright, George Coundoussias, Greenville, SC • George Melas, Atlanta, GA • Jeffrey Selig, Columbia, SC • Gladwyne, PA • James Pappas, Belle Vernon, PA • John D. Mesogitis, Venetia, PA • John T. John S. Dalis, St. Simons Is., GA • Karen Stamatiades, Stone Mountain, GA • Katherine Wagner, McCabe, Canonsburg, PA • Konstantina and Philip Yamalis, Pittsburgh, PA • Louis G. Manesiotis, Atlanta, GA • Kathryn C. Coumanis, Mobile, AL • Kimberly S. Collum, Wilmer, AL • Konstantinos Pittsburgh, PA • Louis P. Peronis, Conway, PA • Lymperios N. Yannopoulos, Pittsburgh, PA • Maple Deligiannidis, Kershaw, SC • Lynita Caudill, Birmingham, AL • Michael P. Psillos, Columbia, SC • Restaurant, Ambridge, PA • Michael W. Contes, New Kensington, PA • Nicholas C. Geanopulos, Myra A. Armistead, Central, SC • N.M. Melehes, Greenville, SC • Nickolas M. Stratas, Mobile, AL Pittsburgh, PA • Nicholas Maropis, Baden, PA • Nicholas P. Papadakos, Mc Keesport, PA • Niko • Nikolaos Zahariadis, Birmingham, AL • Pete G. Magiros, Greer, SC • Richard Klein, Clemson, SC Contracting Inc., Pittsburgh, PA • Paul Maneos, Brookhaven, PA • Peter S. Krelis, Mount Lebanon, • Richard Osborne, Jr., Greenville, SC • Rose R. Amacker, Mobile, AL • Sotirios Basilakos, Greer, PA • Phillip S. Contacos, Irwin, PA • S.W. Spanos, Belle Vernon, PA • Spencer Speros, Lancaster, SC • Steve Nickolson, Birmingham, AL • Thalia C. Manglogiannis, Kennesay, GA • Theordore PA • Stella Athanasiou, Pittsburgh, PA • Theodore D. Christie, Wexford, PA Vasilakopoulos, Atlanta, GA • Thoma G. Gaddis, Nolensville, TN • Ike Gulas District 5 District 2 AHEPA Morris County Chapter #300, Randolph, NJ • AHEPA Ocean County Chapter #467, Toms A.M. Kyriakopoulos, Tampa, FL • AHEPA Baco Raton Chapter #487, Boca Raton, FL • AHEPA River, NJ • Alexandra Filindra, Hillsborough, NJ • Alice Eliades, Wayne, NJ • Aphrodite Thevos Connie Lampros Chapter #523, Hollywood, FL • AHEPA Ft. Pierce Florida Chapter #409, Jensen Tsairis, Bloomingdale, NJ • Cathy Morris, Hawthorne, NJ • Chris J. Petromelis, Belle Mead, NJ • Beach, FL • AHEPA Kendall Chapter #476, Miami, FL • AHEPA Lycurgus Chapter #12, Tampa, FL Christopher Diamantoukos, Haddon Township, NJ • Daughters of Penelope Aphrodite #374, Toms • AHEPA Pinellas Chapter #356, Largo, FL • AHEPA Space Coast Chapter #401, Melbourne, FL • River, NJ • Emanuel J. Stergiou, Lyndhurst, NJ • George Chokos, Fort Lee, NJ • James G. Faller, AHEPA Speedway Chaper #410, Daytona Beach, FL • AHEPA Sunshine Chapter #15, Seminole, Newark, DE • Joy Kirk, Ridgewood, NJ • Louis Lagonik, Voorhees, NJ • Marc Demetriou, Nutley, FL • Anonymous, Miami, FL • Athina Smith Aretaki, Land O Lakes, FL • Charles Jimenez, Valrico, NJ • Maria Carluzzo, Rochelle Park, NJ • Mary Karalexis, East Brunswick, NJ • Michael Savakis, FL • Charles M. Agganis, Pembroke Pines, FL • Charles R. Short, Dunedin, FL • Constantine G. Ridgewood, NJ • Nicolas P. Gross, Newark, DE • Peggy Tsaganos, Hockessin, DE • Sawakis C. Keffas, Tarpon Springs, FL • Constantine Varelas, Orange Park, FL • Daughters of Penelope Eros Zachariades, Chatham, NJ • Spero Pavlatos, Ridgefield, NJ • Spyros D. Orfanos, Uppper Montclair, #356, New Port Richey, FL • Demetris Aspromallis, Port St. Lucie, FL • Diane Calamia, Ponte Vedra NJ • Thomas N. Pappas, Fair Awn, NJ • Thomas Sakaris, Ridgewood, NJ • Tom Vastardis, East Beach, FL • Dimitrios J. Troukis, Stuart, FL • Dimitrios Langas, Tampa, FL • George Karamitos, Brunswick, NJ Daytona Beach, FL • George Tzaneteas, Fort Lauderdale, FL • George Zachariades, Deerfield Beach, FL • James S. Scofield, St. Petersburg, FL • Jennifer A. Simms, Sarasota, FL • Lynn P. Lotkowictz, Redington Beach, FL • Martha A. Athol, Lake Worth, FL • Mary B. Ioannidis, Daytona Beach, FL District 6 • Michael Firilas, Tierra Verde, FL • Mike M. Constantine, Orlando, FL • Nicholas G. Manolukas, AHEPA Albany Chapter #140, Albany, NY • AHEPA Babylon Chapter #416, West Babylon, NY Sarasota, FL • Nicholas Koumas, Highland Beach, FL • Sharon L. Masturzo, Brandon, FL • St. • AHEPA Chapter 349 Fund, Inc., Staten Island, NY • AHEPA Constantine Cassis Chapter #170, Stefanos Senior Agapr Club, Seminole, FL • Tony Lionoudakis, Miami, FL • V.Adm.Michael P. Bellmore, NY • AHEPA Estia-Pindus Chapter #326, Flushing, NY • AHEPA Estia-Pindus Chapter Kalleres, Jacksonville, FL • Zoi Russell, Tampa, FL #326, Flushing, NY • AHEPA Evzone Chapter #405, New Rochella, NY • AHEPA Hermes Chapter #186, N Massaqequa, NY • AHEPA Rockland Co Chapter #455, Orangeburg, NY • AHEPA Westchester Chapter #51, Yonkers, NY • AHEPA Westchester Chapter #51, Yonkers, NY • Amalia District 3 Kapsalis, Brooklyn, NY • Anastasia Kontarakis, New York, NY • Andreas C. Kramvis, Dix Hills, NY A. Jack Georgalas, Seaford, VA • AHEPA Center - Norfolk, Virginia, Norfolk, VA • AHEPA Charlotte • Angela Kyriakoudes, Muttontown, NY • Angela Kyriakoudes, Muttontown, NY • Anthony John #2 Charitable Fd., Charlotte, NC • AHEPA Colonial Chapter #427, Williamsburg, VA • AHEPA Drakos, Aliquippa, PA • Anthony Koutsouradis, Bayside, NY • Arlene Otlin, Franklin Square, NY • Durham Chapter #277, Durham, NC • AHEPA Fay Chapter #9, Fayetteville, NC • AHEPA Land Athanasia Gregoriades, New York, NY • Athena Galitsis, Flushing, NY • Athena Hanjoglu, Astoria, Sky Chapter #28, Asheville, NC • AHEPA Mary Washington Chapter #290, Fredericksburg, VA • NY • Carolyn Nisinson, Brooklyn, NY • Charley Wood, Yonkers, NY • Dean G. Moskos, Douglaston, AHEPA Montgomery Co.Chapter #383, Silver Spring, MD • AHEPA Steve Kolidakis Chapter #155, NY • Dimitris papathomopoulos, New York, NY • Dragan Topalovich, Garden City, NY • Efstathios Hopewell, VA • AHEPA Textile City Chapter #242, Greenville, NC • AHEPA Woodrow Wilson Katsaros, Astoria, NY • Ekaterini Stiponias, Astoria, NY • Elaine Calos, Bayside, NY • Eva Jacono, Chapter #241, NewPort News, VA • Aimilios Chatzinikolaou, Washington, DC • Andreas Ioannou, Manhasset, NY • George Bougiamas, E Elmhurst, NY • George P. Valtadoros, Fort Drum, NY • Clifton, VA • Angelo Harry Magafan, Rockville, MD • Angelo J. Polonyfis, Matthews, NC • Azita George P. Valtadoros, Fort Drum, NY • Helen Camesas, Pittsford, NY • Ianthe Demos, Brooklyn, Moghaddan, Rockville, MD • Baltimore AHEPA Family, Baltimore, MD • Bill J. Polizos, Great Falls, NY • James. P. Dagress, Brooklyn, NY • Joanna Nikolopoulos, Astoria, NY • John G. Kalyvas, VA • Cam Morrison, Durham, NC • Chris N. Kappas, Balcksburg, VA • Chrysoula Stefadouros, New York, NY • John N. Kastanis, Southhampton, NY • John Vlahoplus, New York, NY • Judith Chevy Chase, MD • Col. N. P. Vamvakias, Fairfax, VA • D. James Veras, Weaverville, NC • Demitrios L. Mindlin, New York, NY • Konstantinos Kostaridis, Astoria, NY • Miachael Bapis, New York, NY Angelis Kokkinis, Bethesda, MD • Eugenia Lemos, Arlington, VA • Evangelia K. Mourmouras, • Michael Papaphotes, Long Island City, NY • MJ Leonardos, Roosevelt, NY • Sergio Deligiannis, Washingon, DC • George Galifianakis, Salisbury, MD • George Nardis, Washington, DC • Harry D. New Hyde Park, NY • Terry M. Sommer, Astoria, NY • Theordore Petroulas, New York, NY • Toula Dinella, Burke, VA • Henry Immerwahr, Chapel Hill, NC • Ivana Cerovic, Washington, DC • John & Mantzouras, Flushing, NY • Nick Karacostas Adrienna Pappas, Washington, DC • John D. Foundas, Frederick, MD • Joseph Gerber, Kensington, MD • Joseph N. Grano, Jr., Washington, DC • Judith D. Tinelli, Falls Church, VA • Kaliopi Lioreisis, Baltimore, MD • Lambros Louis, Potomac, MD • Laura L. Fox, Arlington, VA • Lucinda D. Conger, District 7 Bethesda, MD • Mary Dominick, Arlington, VA • Myron Kalfoglou, Potomac, MD • Olympia AHEPA Chapter #90, Danbury, CT • AHEPA Nathan Hale Chapter #58, W. Hartford, CT • AHEPA Koskinas, Silver Spring, MD • Peter A. Garbis, Herndon, VA • Peter A. Neff, McLean, VA • Peter New Haven Chapter #98, Orange, CT • AHEPA Stamford Chapter #99, Stamford, CT • AHEPA Albanes, New Market, MD • Peter S. Anas, Washington, DC • Philip D. Roussis, Virginia Beach, Waterbury No.48, Waterbury, CT • Barbara Tsoupas, Shelton, CT • C. Papademetriou, Stamford, VA • Ronald C. Demas, Wilmington, NC • Sophia Varnasidis, Washington, DC • Sprio J. Macris, CT • Elias Kapetanopoulos, New Britain, CT • James G. Bubaris, Cheshire, CT • Valentina Olivades, Wrightsville Beach, NC • St. Nicholas Jr. G. O. Y. A., Baltimore, MD • Steven J. Kolias, Vienna, VA Stamford, CT • John Grossomanides • Thanos Polizos, Norfolk, VA

20 THE AHEPAN Winter 2007 www.ahepa.org District 8 District 16 AHEPA Bay City District #8, Massachussetts, MA • AHEPA Athens Chapter #24, Brookline, MA AHEPA Delta District #16, Louisiana & Texas, LA, TX • Daughters of Penelope District #16, • AHEPA Cape Cod Chapter #483, Centerville, MA • AHEPA Charitable and Educational Corp.- Louisiana & Texas, LA, TX • AHEPA 29 Charitable Foundation, Houston, TX • AHEPA Alexander Brookline MA, Brookline, MA • AHEPA Theodore Zorbas Chapter #176, Danvers, MA • Alison the Great Chapter #29, Houston, TX • AHEPA Andrew Jackson Chapter #133, New Orleans, LA Pruchansky, Framingham, MA • Angelos G. Davos Tr, Chestnut Hill, MA • Bernard J. Vrotsos, • AHEPA City of Roses Chapter #355, Little Rock , AR • AHEPA Clearlake City Chapter #518, Winchester, MA • Chris V. Paragios, Lynn, MA • Christina Gerogiannis, Boston, MA • Christine Clear Lake, TX • AHEPA Dallas Chapter #20, Dallas, TX • AHEPA Fort Worth Chapter #19, Fort D. Mistos, West Springfield, MA • Constantine P. Calliontzis, Dedham, MA • Elizabeth Salvucci Worth, TX • AHEPA James G, Petheriotes Chapter #522, West Houston, TX • AHEPA San Antonio Bailey, N. Weymouth, MA • George D. Stamoulis, W. Roxbury, MA • George Jeas, Boston, MA • Chapter #311, San Antonio, TX • AHEPA Shreveport Chapter #8, Shreveport, LA • AHEPA James Maimonis, Arlington, MA • James V. Pappas, Harwich, MA • JOHN G. FOUNDAS, Harwich Stephen F. Austin Chapter #312, Austin, TX • Artemis Ailianou, Austin, TX • Christopher O. Port, MA • John W. Kapelos, Roslindale, MA • Paul A. Michitson, Merrimac, MA • Peter Davos, Smith, Houston, TX • Daughters of Penelope Achaia Chapter #54, Houston, TX • Daughters of Boston, MA • Peter Georgantas, Boston, MA • Sharon E. Cohen, Boston, MA • Victor J. Pietkiewicz Penelope Hecabe Chapter #185, San Antonio, TX • Jesuit High School, New Orleans, LA • Kleo Tr, Dorchester, MA K. Grimland, Houston, TX • Marcos P. Sivitanides, Austin, TX • Mel Eliades, Corpus Christi, TX • Michail Manolidis, Austin, TX • Nikolas S. Toras, Metairie, LA • Shawn K. Donlin, Houston, TX • District 9 Anothony Kouzounis • John Georgifandis AHEPA HW Longfellow Chapter #82, Scarborough, ME • AHEPA Nashua Chapter #35, Nashua, NH • AHEPA Vermont Chapter #244, Burlington, VT • Aleksandr V. Frolov, Portland, ME • Arthur District 17 G. Boujoukos, Bedford, NH • Cynthis Frazier-Rogers, Standish, ME • Helen Sycovaris, Gilford, AHEPA Casper Chapter #159, Casper, WY • AHEPA Cowboy Chapter #211, Cheyenne, WY • NH • John Anastasiou, Litchfield, NH • Peter & Marianna Doulamis, Nashua, NH • Vasilios N. AHEPA Denver Chapter #145, Denver, CO • AHEPA New Mexico Chapter #501, Rio Rancho, NM Contis, Jericho, VT • Elias J. Pylidis, Salt Lake City, UT • Georgia F. Ingram, Denver, CO • Nicholas J. Angelides, Salt Lake City, UT District 10 AHEPA Automotive District #10, Michigan, MI • AHEPA Aegean Chapter #506, Troy, MI • AHEPA District 20 Wolverine Chapter #142, East Lansing, MI • Dr. Mike Syropoulos, Macomb, MI • Eleftherios N. AHEPA El Camino Real District #20, Arizona, California, Nevada, AZ, CA, NV • AHEPA Arrowhead Botsas, W. Bloomfield, MI • George Kallos, Farmington Hills, MI • George Tecos, Grosse Pointe Chapter #302, San Bernardino, CA • AHEPA Chapter #412, Northridge, CA • AHEPA Heartland Park, MI • James & Mary Mouzakis, West Bloomfield, MI • Jane Whitcomb, Ann Arbor, MI • John Chapter #444, El Cajon, CA • AHEPA Neptune Chapter #233, San Pedro, CA • AHEPA San Athans, Troy, MI • John D. Chinonis, Fenton, MI • Maria Pappas, St. Clair Shores, MI • Milton Ferniando Valley Chapter #412, Tempe, AZ • AHEPA Tri-City Chapter #454, Chandler, AZ • AHEPA A. Gust, Troy, MI Ventura Chapter #220, Camarillo, CA • Alexandros Makris, Lafayett, CA • Angelo E. Vourakis, Riverside, CA • Beth E. Jordan, Albany, CA • Catherine S. Limneos, San Diego, CA • Chriso F. Mellis, Tucson, AZ • Daniel R. Drake, Phoenix, AZ • Daughters of Penelope Daphne Chapter #29, Los Gatos, District 11 CA • Daughters of Penelope Melita Chapter #119, Woodland Hills, CA • Demetris Ioannou, Santa AHEPA Canton Chapter #59, Canton, OH • AHEPA Dayton Chapter #113, Beavercreek, OH • Monica, CA • Dimitrios G. Fanopoulos, Hayward, CA • Dimitrios Liarokapis, San Diego, CA • Doris C. AHEPA George Dilboy Chapter #129, Louisville, KY • AHEPA George E. Loucas Chapter #480, Kollias, Tustin, CA • Dr. A. L. Sarantinos, San Diego, CA • Dr. Jim Dimitriou, Palos Verdes Estates, CA Broadview Heights, OH • AHEPA Hammond Chapter #123, Munster, IN • AHEPA Lincoln Chapter • Emmanuel C. Vasilomanolakis, Long Beach, CA • George A. Georgeson, Healdsburg, CA • George #89, Boardman, OH • AHEPA Ypsilanti Chapter #118, Toledo, OH • AHEPA Zeus Chapter #88, C. Kasolas, Campbell, CA • George Frangadakis, Cupertino, CA • George Moustakas, Sunrise Dr., CA Warren, OH • Alex Anderson, Springfield, OH • Daughters of Penelope Chloris Chapter #40, • Jennaya D. Fernane, Las Vegas, NV • Jim Kapsales, Livermore, CA • John Kastanas, Altadena, CA Canton, OH • Franklin Manios, Warren, OH • George Manos, Akron, OH • Harry E. Klide, Canton, • Marina Papanikolaou, Novato, CA • Mary Bazigos, Belmont, CA • Michael Stone, Orinda, CA • OH • Irene G. Steffas, Brecksville, OH • John H. Linardos, Springfield, OH • John N. Economou, Namcy OConnor, La Jolla, CA • Nicholas J. Perdaris, Van Nuys, CA • Nora M. Creel, San Diego, CA AKRON, OH • Nicholas S. Kallan, Merrimack, OH • Nicholas Xenas, Springfield, OH • Spiro Arfaras, • Steven Grafos, North Hollywood, CA • Theodore A. Trapalis, Daly City, CA • Tina I. Mourad, Santa Middleburg Heights, OH Rosa, CA • Virgin Mobile USA, LLC/ Michael Stone, Warren, NJ • Zacharoula Peltier, La Jolla, CA District 12 District 21 AHEPA Hoosier District #12, Indiana, IN • AHEPA Gary Chapter #78, Merrillville, IN • Mary AHEPA Contra Costa #259, Antioch, CA • AHEPA Modesto Chapter #246, Modesto, CA • AHEPA Cappas, Schererville, IN Oakland Chapter #171, San Ramon, CA • AHEPA Reno Chapter #281, Reno, NV • Angelo F. Stalis, Fresno, CA • Anne Giapapas, San Luis Obispo, CA • Elaine Alquist, Sacramento, CA • George J. Eliopulos, Reno, NV • John Kreatsoulas, Sacramento, CA • John P. Copoulos, Carson City, NV • District 13 John P. Lagios, Carson City, NV • Kostas Hazifotis, San Jose, CA • Len Alaria, Sausalito, CA • AHEPA Joliet Chapter #131, Joliet, IL • AHEPA Oak Lawn Englewood Chapter #323, Orland Park, Marcos Karnezos, Palo Alto, CA • Nichola Tsoulfanidis, Reno, NV • Peter P. Pappas, San Jose, CA IL • Alex Mazarakos, Tinley Park, IL • Angelo Kafkes, Park Ridge, IL • Barbara Diakos, Chicago, IL • • Spyridon J. Strouzas, Oakland, CA • Steve Karthan, San Francisco, CA • Tasos Z. Karoutas, San Christina Boothby, Chicago, IL • Connie Varvitsiotis, Berwyn, IL • Daughters of Penelope Oedipus Leandro, CA • Tony Zarifis, Mission Viejo, CA #203, Grayslake, IL • Demetrios Angelopoulos, ELMHURST, IL • Denise Aktipis, Des Plaines, IL • Effie Perros, Orland Park, IL • Eugene A. Di Monte, Park Ridge, IL • Evange Bozinis, Gurnee, IL • Evangelos Benos, Champaign, IL • Fiona & Liam Bradley, Chicago, IL • George Nikolopoulos, District 22 Orland Park, IL • George T. Pantazelos, Chicago, IL • Gerald Garbis, Glenview, IL • Gus Vranas, AHEPA Mt.Hood Chapter #154, Portland, OR • AHEPA Mt.Olympus Chapter #180, Spokane, WA • South Barrington, IL • Janice Pantazelos, Chicago, IL • John Beris, Palos Heights, IL • John Annette A. Reynolds, Tacoma, WA • Barbara R. Daum, Maple Valley, WA • Dona F. Papadimitriou, Gabrielides, Wilmette, IL • Michael A. Takis, Palos Heights, IL • Nicholas Georgeopoulos, Chicago, Everett, WA • E. S. Natsiopoulos, Renton, WA • Elizabeth Vandiver, Walla Walla, WA • Emmanuel IL • Peter Pantelidakis, Norridge, IL • Rosemary E. Dolowy, Chicago, IL • Ruth Faklis, Orland Park, Brokos, Aberdeen, WA • George Paul, Jerrerson, OR • Thomas G. Rakus, Seattle, WA • Vashti IL • Stavros Kontoyannis, Niles, IL • Stevan Priocanac, Wauwatosa, WI • Toni L. Good, Madison, Apostol-Hurst, Seattle, WA WI • Wendy B. Gifford, Chicago, IL District 23 District 14 Andrew W. Zimakas, Toronto, ON • Christos Vavatsikos, Montreal, QC • G. Pappanastos, Richmond AHEPA Hawkeye Chapter #222, Waterloo, IA • AHEPA Pericles Chapter #270, St. Paul, MN • Hill, ON • Michael Psyllakis, Toronto, ON AHEPA Sam G. Solon Chapter #267, Duluth, MN • AHEPA Sunshone State Chapter #190, Sioux Falls, SD • Anna Hatzigiannakis, West Des Moines, IA • Anna Nicolaidis, West Des Moines, IA • Elaine Koutsounis, Des Moines, IA • George & Mary Christ, West Des Moines, IA • John J. District 26 Economos, Des Moines, IA • Mark Tiggas, Eden Prairie, MN • Mary Hatzigiannakis, Des Moines, B. Tsalamandris, Vancouver, BC • Panayiotis Toundas, Vancouver, BC IA • Mary McLaughlin, Clive, IA • Tessie A. Bourdamis, Edina, MN • Walter S. Trahanovsky, Ames, IA International B. Tsalamandris, Vancouver, BC • Panayiotis Toundas, Vancouver, BC • Athanassios Dellas, Basel, District 15 Switzerland, CH • Nick D. Petrovich, Mexico D.F., Mexico, MX • John Pappas, Barceloneta, Puerto AHEPA Cornhusker Chapter #147, Omaha, NE • AHEPA Gateway to the West Chapter #395, Rico, PR Maryland Hts., MO • AHEPA Heart of Am. Chapter #73, Kansas City, MO • AHEPA St. Louis Chapter #53, St. Louis, MO • AHEPA Sunflower Chapter #372, Overland Park, KS • Craig S. Clawson, Omaha, NE • John M. Clones, Fenton, MO • Michael Apostolides, Tulsa, OK • Rebecca AHEPA Headquarters, Washington, DC Flesher, Yukon, OK • Steven G. Chrysant, Oklahoma City, OK Basil Mossaidis • Patrice Farish • Rory Puckerin • Rosalind Ofuokwu • Elena Skardis • Michael Zachariades

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Ahepans of Gary/Merrillville, The chapter has been awarded a sixth Ind., Chapter 78 proudly project in the HUD 202 FY2006 program. It dedicated their 5th project will provide 50 additional units, but this property is located close to the church. It is in the Firm Commitment stage. When completed, the total units under the Board’s control will be 300.

Houston Daughters of Among the distinguished guests attending were, from left, Barbara Stavis Wolf, Daughters Penelope breaks ground Grand Vice President; Raynold Richardson, HUD on its first HUD project Houston; Board President Mary Verges, PGP, Board President Dino Manolopoulos prepares to On October 20, the Houston Daughters of and Supreme Treasurer Anthony Kouzounis. cut the ribbon as Rev. Poteres and other Board Penelope Achaia Chapter 54 broke ground on members and guests look on. the initial HUD 202 project in the development of their planned “Penelope’s Place.” The HUD grant of $5,979,000 was awarded in FY2006 and authorized 67 apartment units. This property, when completed, will complement the 4 AHEPA Chapter 29 Houston properties in operation which contain 251 apartments and Board President Manolopoulos, right, and will bring the total units available in the ANHC President Nick Stratas addresses the Chapter President Stroguiludis unveil the Houston area to 318. The closing was com- attendees. dedication plaque assisted by Board members and guests. pleted on September 18. N. Hadzellis and M. Lambakis of the Greek The Daughters of Chapter 54, join the three Orthodox Church, and distinguished guests gave The members of Chapter 78 dedicated their fifth Daughters properties currently in operation: remarks on the importance of the occasion. project in the HUD 202 program of low-income Penelope 38, Ankeny, Iowa, Penelope 120, Among those speaking was Ruth Hurst, housing for the elderly on September 22. Peabody, Mass. and Penelope 35, Bloomington, president of the New Braeswood Revitalization Chapter members, 78 Board members, Minn. Assn., who praised the work of AHEPA in elderly residents, staff and special guests gathered A great deal of hard work preceded the housing. Raynold Richardson, Houston HUD to dedicate the fifth property of the “AHEPA grant authorization and resulted in the ground- office, cited the importance of HUD and city Greek Village.” The project was awarded in the breaking. Daughters 54 Board President Mary funds in revitalization projects and stated they FY 2003 HUD program for 50 units to add to Verges, PGP, and Vice Pres. Mary Limberry wel- were an excellent use of taxpayer dollars. the previous 200 units. comed the guests to begin the festivities. The ANHC President Nick Stratas praised Rev. Theodore Poteres, of the Sts. ground was blessed by Revs. D. Tagaropoulos, the Daughters for their efforts to join those Constantine and Helen Cathedral, blessed the building and gave Prayers of Thanksgiving. Following an array of speakers, with George Stroguiludis, chapter president as the Nick Smyrnis, PSP, displays the copy of master of ceremonies, Board President Dino the Congressional Proclamation for the Manolopoulos cut the ribbon to officially open 85th anniversary celebration of AHEPA the building for eagerly awaiting residents. and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in Among the guests were AHEPA District 12 Atlanta, September 8. The proclamation Governor Louis Gikas, and AMC President and cited the accomplishments of AHEPA in CEO Nick Smyrnis. The dedication plaque was general, and PSP Smyrnis specifically for unveiled by Board President Manolopoulos his work in the AHEPA senior housing and Chapter President Stroguiludis. program and the creation of the AHEPA Guests enjoyed a splendid luncheon and National Housing Corp. were entertained by the Tamburitza band.

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providing such wonderful apartments for the Houston low-income elderly. The sponsoring Poem for President George and Mrs. Gabriel, A60 Allentown, Pa of the ANHC was crucial in the awarding of Resident Marge Ponticelli, of the AHEPA 60 Apartments, Allentown, Pa. wrote for and the project. Remarks were also delivered by presented to Board President and Evangeline Gabriel the following poem: members of the Daughters Grand Lodge, the District and the chapter. Our Lord arranged the angels all in a row Following the speakers, the ceremonial Two stood out with an illuminous glow shovels were manned and the blessed soil was He turned to his Blessed Mother and clearly said turned to begin construction. We must tack a halo on each of their head A sumptuous luncheon was provided to all To none other than dear George and dear Evangeline the attendees under the tent to complete the Now doesn’t that sound like a heavenly dream momentous occasion. You were both chosen on the day of your Birth The chapter is not resting on its laurels – it God knew your goodness would spill on the earth has applied for a second project in the FY2007 Your marriage was made in Heaven George and Evangeline HUD program. You’re a lovely couple – you make a great team The world is a better place since you entered the scene Nashua, N.H. Ahepans close on You’re both good as gold and twice as nice their first HUD project How sweet it is – you’re all sugar and spice The Ahepans of Chapter 35, in Nashua, N.H. You’re two of a kind your kindness fills the air have finally closed on their 38-unit apartment May God Bless you both and keep you in his care. project in the HUD 202 program. The chapter was awarded a $5,777,600 grant in the HUD FY2005 program. The property is affectionate- Construction has begun at the site which is near ly termed AHEPA 35 Manor. The chapter plans to a mall, super market and transportation. to request more units in a future allocation of The chapter hopes that, weather permit- units for N.H. ting, the foundation will be poured before The closing was conducted at the HUD December and completed by the Fall of 2008. Manchester, N.H. offices on September 27. At the closing were Demetri Damaskos, ANHC Director of Development, Alice Krapf, consultant, Board Attorney Nick Paindiris, HUD Attorney David Aborn, Board President Nicholas Kallan and Interim President George Anagnostos, who is also President of AHEPA 245 Apartments, Newport, R.I. Working through the closing process are, from The Board members include, in addition to Pictured, from left, at the puzzle presentation left: Nicholas Kallan, AHEPA 35 Inc. President; President Kallan, William Anastasiou, Vice Pres., are Sue Ammerman, Dir. Charles Ford, Margaret George Anagnostos, Interim President, Newport, Morgan and Hazel Whitehurst. R.I.; Atty. Nick Paindiris, Board Attorney and Basil Papanicolaou, Treasurer, Cos Marandos, Atty. David Aborn, HUD Attorney. Secretary, and Directors Dr. John Dagianis, Dr. dents of the high school that was destroyed. Samuel Kouchalakos, Michael Papadopoulos, The residents created a puzzle named “The Atty. Thomas Pappas and E. P. Mitchell. Music Room,” framed it and presented it to Dir. Charles Ford of the school’s Marching Band. Montgomery, Ala. residents The puzzle was dedicated to the students who present gift to school lost their lives and all the students The residents of AHEPA 23-II Apartments, Three ladies, who are residents and Tenant Awaiting the closing process to begin are, Montgomery, Ala., were horrified at the dev- Assn. members, created the puzzle and made from left: Demetri Damaskos, ANHC Director astation caused by a tornado that struck the presentation. They are: Margaret Morgan, of Development; George Anagnostos, Interim President; Alice Krapf, Project Consultant and Enterprise, Ala. in March. Assn. president; and Hazel Whitehurst and Sue Nicholas Kallan, AHEPA 35 Board President. They felt particular compassion for the stu- Ammerman, members.

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he Order of AHEPA has a rich tradition of participation of our experienced Life Members. Our Tvalued Life Members have a wealth of knowledge and institutional memory that is priceless. We need their participation and their assistance to learn from the past and grow the Fraternity for the future. We realize that that past generations of AHEPANs may have never imagined the number of Life Members that we enjoy or the sky rocketing costs of member services. This is why we are offering all Life Members a chance to participate in the AHEPA LIFE program. The AHEPA LIFE enables Life Members to continue to support our Fraternity and ensure that it is around for future generations while making an important financial contribution. For your contribution of $75 you can join the AHEPA Life for 3 years if you join by December 31, 2007. You can still join after December 31, 2007 but the fee goes up to $100. You’ll be respected for your past, present and future contributions. Your AHEPA Life membership shows your commitment to the Fraternity through your demonstrated willingness to continue to give. The AHEPA Life is relevant. Your membership entitles you to special information and participation in meetings and symposiums all geared towards the lifestyles, interests and activities of AHEPA Life members. Additionally, you can take advantage of free health screenings and wellness programs. You’ll receive the rewards you deserve. Membership entitles you to a free AHEPA service years lapel pin, a free special edition AHEPA leather book mark and a free AHEPA window decal for your auto. Plus you will qualify for special discounts on AHEPA merchandise and special discount ticket prices to AHEPA events like symposiums, dinners, tours and even the Biennial Banquet. Please fill out the block below and start living the AHEPA Life today!

Name: Membership #: Years of Service: Amount enclosed (check, money order or CC number): $75 $100 Credit Card #: Exp Date: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Sons and Maids Message Youth Membership Continues to Flourish by Stephanie Maniatis, Maids of Athena Grand President, and Rick Pecka, Sons of Pericles Supreme President

As the holiday season approaches, so does the midpoint in the AHEPA year and one of the bus- iest seasons for the Maids of Athena and Sons of Pericles. Propelled by a successful Governor’s Conference in Atlanta, the MOA Grand Lodge and SOP Supreme Lodge have been properly motivated to keep up the good work. One of the main goals of the Maids of Athena this year has been to increase com- munication with the AHEPA family. I am proud to announce that thanks to the dedication of the Daughters of Penelope, we have been able The holiday season got off to a festive start on Friday, October 26, 2007, when the Sons of to charter a new Maids of Athena Chapter in Pericles Paramus Marathon 46, hosted its First Annual Halloween Bash. Held at Biagio’s North Royalton, Ohio. In addition, we are look- Ristorante in Paramus, NJ, over 150 people danced and mingled at the buffet and opening at reactivation possibilities in Tulsa, Okla., bar costume party to raise money for reforestation efforts in Greece, following the devas- New Orleans, Astoria and Thessaloniki. All it tating fires this past summer. Paramus Sons’ chairman Paul Toronidis beams, “The party takes is a name, and by providing the Grand was a huge success. We’re looking forward to an even bigger turnout at future events.” Lodge with the names of girls who may be interested in joining the Maids, the Daughters and AHEPA can take a more active role in help- unique passion and energy is creating a new already in the midst of planning two massive ing the youth. Before the year end, we would nucleus for the order that we will be able to Regional Athletic Tournaments for the Winter, like to see our Website, maidsofathena.com, build upon for years to come. In the last sever- as well as planning various events for our up and running. Currently it is outdated, al months, between the Governor’s Conference members; something that they can get behind though forms are still available. We have been during the 85th Birthday Celebration in Atlanta and feel as though they are part of something working to reformat the site and with the help and a Northeastern Leadership Conference in special. Our Website (www.sonsofpericles.com) of the AHEPA HQ Web Coordinator, look for- Astoria, NY, the “idea share” between mem- is in stages of redesign right now, and will be ward to re-launching it as soon as possible. bers and the Supreme Lodge has been nothing back soon with a refreshed layout, content and As SOP Supreme President, thus far I have short of inspirational. I am confident we will be interactivity for our members. been privileged to witness unparalleled enthu- closing the year on a good note, and entering Both youth orders have continued efforts siasm by new members of our Order. Their 2008 with eagerness and excitement. We are in fundraising for our National project, Cooley’s Anemia, and will be working closely with the AHEPA Cooley’s Anemia Foundation in order to create a program for the Congressional Banquet in March. I am very pleased with the amount of commitment and dedication I’ve seen from the Maids of Athena and Sons of Pericles in such a short amount of time. I look forward to meeting and going beyond every expectation I have for the organization this year. As always, please refer any questions regarding the Maids of Athena to [email protected]. Wishing everybody a happy and healthy holiday season! Sons of Pericles Chapter in Redondo Beach, CA

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In the early nineteenth century, an English nobleman embarked on a tour of the sites of ancient Greece. He brought as his guide a primer on Greek myths written by his friend Lady Hestia Evans, a devotee of Lord Byron who had recently taken the same voyage. In the true Romantic spirit, Lady Hestia’s book was not only lavishly illustrated but also boasted many paper crafts and novelties, including a card game featuring the twelve Olympians, an oak-leaf oracle of Zeus, a pop-up Pandora’s box (with hope still inside), a booklet retelling the tale of Odysseus, a piece of the Golden Fleece, a gold OBOLOS coin to pay the ferryman on the River Styx, and many more flaps, fold- outs, and other surprises. The nobleman added his own witty comments and drawings along the way, but seems to have wished for something odd at the Delphic oracle: as the book nears its end, it slowly begins to turn…to gold. Now, for lovers of Greek myths and those just discovering their timeless power, this fas- cinating volume is faith- fully reproduced with all its Romantic ambience, clever wit and novelty features intact. Presenting the newest discovery in the series with the Midas touch — a mythi- cal exploration fit for the gods.

ISBN: 0763634034 ISBN: 9780763634032 AUTHOR: Lady Hestia Evans MYTHOLOGY. Text & design copyright © 2007 by The Templar Company Plc.. Reproduced by permission of the publisher, Candlewick Press, Inc., Cambridge, MA.

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The 7th Annual AHEPA Denver The 7th Annual AHEPA Mile High Regional Golf Mid-Western Regional Golf Tournament Tournament A group of 60 golfers attend the 7th Annual A record group of 125 golfers attend the 7th AHEPA Denver Mile High Regional Golf Annual AHEPA Mid-Western Regional at the Tournament, held at the Red Haw Golf Course Odyssey Golf Club in Tin Alley Park, Illinois. G. in Colorado. L. Livadits, A. Armatas and P. Panousis shot a low gross of 74, C. Stavrakis Maniatis win their respective categories and shot a low net of 60 and T. Nicolau placed are eligible to participate in the National first in the Seniors, with a low net of 67. These Regional Championship. three golfers are now eligible to play in the AHEPA National Regional Championship. L to R: Dr. Peter Maniatis, of the Denver Chapter, receives the Senior Regional Golf Championship Award for shooting a net 66, from The AHEPA Mid-Central John Touris, the Convention Golf Chairman. Regional Golf Championship The Mid-Central Regional Golf Championship was held in July at the Raintree Country Club in Akron, Ohio. The first place winners of each flight, G. Kamvouris, M. Moore and J. Glass, will represent this tournament at the National Regional Golf Championship.

L to R: Judge Andy Armatas, of the Denver L to R: Jim Peros, Denver Regional Director, Chapter, receives the Denver Regional Low Net receives the Denver Convention Low Net Championship Award for shooting a Net 67, Championship Award for shooting a Net 66, from Dean Speliotis, Committee Member. from Tom Mauries, Committee Member.

Denver AHEPA Chapter 145 Soccer Team are the Champions of the Denver Over-35 League

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The Convention City AHEPA Annual Golf Tournament This year, the Convention City Annual Golf Tournament was in Denver, Colorado. The Convention City was well organized and run by a 17-man committee. Dr. Kofos, ANAD, commended and congratulated the Denver Chapter, John Touris and Jim Peros, for doing an excellent job on behalf of the AHEPA Athletic Department.

The 34th Annual AHEPA N.E. Regional Golf Tournament was held in Massachusetts, at L to R: John Peros, Denver Regional Director, the Marlborough Country Club. Pictured L to R: Tom Wing, N.E. Regional Hdcp. Golf presents John Touris, the Denver Convention Golf Champion Award and the Gus County Champion; Dr. Monthe Kofos, AHEPA National Athletic Director (ANAD) and John Sullivan, Outstanding Golfer Award. Touris served as N.E. Regional Scratch Champion. The “Aggie” Agahigian Outstanding Golfer Award was Chairman of the Denver Convention Golf Tournament and is eligible to participate in the presented to John Sullivan. 9-Man Scratch Division at the National AHEPA Championship.

Upcoming Events 2007 AHEPA Toronto Annual Charity Golf Tournament February 17, 2008 AHEPA S.E. Regional AHEPA Toronto, along with our Title Sponsor Golf Tournament SUNSET VALLEY HOMES, our Lunch Sponsor Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club THE LAIKI GROUP, our Dinner Sponsor T- Largo, FL Bones Restaurant, our Hole-in-one Sponsor March 1, 2008 the Polydor Group, our 36 Hole sponsors AHEPA Classic Golf Tournament and our many corporate prize donors, wish The winning group, with a combined score of Palm Aire Country Club to congratulate the winning group for their 62, integrating the young athlete with the wily Pompano Beach, FL old veterans, were Andreas Avramidis, Spiros (In Memory of Danny Joanides) impressive combined winning score of 62 in Argiropoulos and Jim Philips flanked by AHEPA the 2007 AHEPA Toronto Annual Charity Golf Toronto President Jim Fabrikis on the left and April 6 – 12, 2008 the 2007 Golf Tournament coordinator Chris Dr. Monthe Kofos Tournament played on Wednesday, August Spiliopoulos to the right. AHEPA National Golf Tournament 29, 2007, at The 4 Seasons Country Club Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort Fripp in Clarington. AHEPA Toronto has a proud Anemia Foundation and to the Greek Fire Island, SC tradition of philanthropic giving for 79 years. Disaster Relief Fund. The organizing commit- Additional information can be found With another successful golf tournament, tee and our volunteers wish to thank all of at www.ahepa.org/athletics this tradition will continue. Money raised our sponsors and golfers for their tremendous this year will go towards The AHEPA Cooley’s support in making this a wonderful day.

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District 1 District 6 contribute $1,500 to the AHEPA Greek Fire Chapter 284, Columbia, S.C. – Palmetto Chapter 170, Hempstead, NY. – An initia- Relief Fund. Chapter 284 held its 12th Annual Golf tion ceremony, for six new candidates, was Tournament to raise funds for the recently performed at the St. Paul’s Hellenic District 8 George Boukedes & Dr. Daniel Kavadas Room. The newly elected members are Bill Marlborogh, Mass. – Chapter 105 Newly Educational Scholarship Foundation. The Lembo; Tony Pantelides; Tony Vaccarri; Evans Elected Officers, first row, L to R: N. Hassapes; event was held on October 1 at Crickentree Lizardos; Liberios Yeotsis and Tom Sikas. T. Wing; R. Grote; B. Veglas; back row, L to R: Country Club. The same evening, the chapter voted to P. Mongeau; P. Veglas; T. Chingris.

District 3 Chapter 122, Norfolk, Va. – The Robert E. Lee Chapter 122 of Norfolk, held its 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit the AHEPA Cooley’s Anemia Foundation. 130 golfers attended and $25,000 was raised. Last year, this tournament raised $40,000, which was sent to Dr. Derek Persons of St. Jude Children’s Hospital to fund the first year of his gene research project. This DistricT 3 chapter 122 DistricT 8 chapter 105 research will bring us closer to the cure for thalassemia and the other 6000 single gene disorders. This year’s proceeds ($25,000) have been directed to gene therapy research as it relates to the cure for thalassemia. Photo: At the AHEPA Banquet in Atlanta on Sept. 8, 2007, Stella Jacovides, on behalf of Chapter 122, presented the check for $25,000 to AHEPA Cooley’s Anemia Foundation (ACAF) Chair, Fanoula Gulas and co-chair Tim Maniatis. DistricT 6 chapter 170

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District 13 University; Paula Hochleutner, attending Angelo Chapter 43, Milwaukee, Wisc. – AHEPA State University; Evangelos Kyprios, attending Chapter 43 recently hosted the 48th Annual Texas State University; Alissa Latridis, attend- Scholarship Awards Dinner. $15,000 was ing Oklahoma State University; and Voula awarded to deserving high school and Greek Mavrokordatos, attending Texas A&M University. School graduates. Dr. George Korkos received Congratulations to all the recipients. the AHEPA Chapter Community Service Award. District 16 DistricT 16 chapter 311 Photo: L to R: Dr. George Korkos, Award Chapter 311, San Antonio – In May, Chapter Recipient; Dr. Dean Copoulos, Chairman; Ted 311 recognized AHEPA Day by hosting its Kanavas, State Senator. Annual Dan Anthony Memorial Scholarship Fund Luncheon. Congratulations to the latest scholarship recipient Alexandra Gavallos. In August, we partnered with the Daughters of Penelope and Philoptochos to host a “Greek” DistricT 16 chapter 311 night at the Fisher House. The Fisher House at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, is like a hotel where families of the wounded soldiers can stay for little or no cost. It turned out to be a very worthwhile project. We provided a meal to about 50 Family members and 100 DistricT 13 chapter 43 single soldiers in the barracks.

District 13 District 22 Chapter 94, Chicago – Theodore Dimiropoulos Chapter 154, AHEPA Portland, Ore., Chapter and Athena J. Davros were honored September visited with U.S. Congressman David Wu and DistricT 22 chapter 154 13, 2007, at Monastero’s Restaurant, where discussed various Hellenic Issues. L to R: Bill they each received a scholarship award V. Aspros; Alex Christy; Congressman Wu and the AHEPA Members at the meeting, to join handed out by AHEPA Northshore Chapter John Lingas. Representative Wu was urged, by the US Congressional Hellenic Caucus. 94. Dimiropoulos received The Ernest Neokos Scholarship and Davros received the Thomas G. Pantazelos Scholarship. Both students are children of active chapter members and already attend universities in the Midwest. Dimiropoulos has achieved an admirable record of accomplishment in his major in business at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, while Davros, a first-year materials science engineering student, attends Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. The scholarship awards were supported this year by donors Ernest Neokos and the Pantazelos family.

District 16 Chapter 20, Dallas, Texas – Chapter 20 is pleased to announce the recipients of its scholarship program for 2007. The winners are: Nia Alexandris, attending Texas Woman’s

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working relationship. President Gulas was then invited to intro- duce himself to the members of the Archon advisory board and outlined AHEPA’s current plans. Finally, that evening, the President attended a dinner, which was hosted at Elenis restaurant in New Jersey in honor of the recent election of Brother Lou Arvanites to the Supreme Lodge. The President continued on this his first road trip to Bethlehem, PA, where he attended In Denver, Supreme President Ike Gulas reached as well as AHEPA’s government relations con- the funeral of Past Supreme Governor John out to the members, promising to visit as many sultant Andrew Kaffes, were in attendance. Herron. Brother Gulas attended the funeral ser- chapters as possible and to assist in creating Later that afternoon President Gulas met with vices at St. Nicholas Church in Bethlehem and a renewed interest in AHEPA. Together with Cypriot Ambassador Andreas Kakouris where, was joined by Past Supreme President George various members of his Supreme Lodge and the discussion revolved around ways to deal Gabriel and nine Past District Governors. AHEPA Headquarters staff, Supreme President with the Cyprus issue. Upon returning to New York, Brother Gulas Ike Gulas kicked off his “Drive Across America” The day ended with a radio interview with went to dinner with Past Supreme Presidents tour on Tuesday August 1, 2007. the Voice of America, which is transmitted Dr. Spiro Macris and George Dariotis in Astoria, Supreme President Gulas visited the around the world to 115-million listeners. The NY. On Sunday, the Supreme President trav- Birmingham 3 AHEPA Senior housing project President reiterated his commitment to mem- eled back to Washington, DC. and toured the facility. On Saturday August bership and the 2008 convention in Athens. 4, the Supreme President traveled to Atlanta Brothers and members of AHEPA Chapter and met with members of the AHEPA District 405 hosted a dinner for the Supreme President AHEPA Caravan Lodge during their District Lodge meeting. in New York City. Brother Joe Keane of Later that evening, Supreme President Ike the Educational Foundation and Jim Zafiros, Gulas met with AHEPA Chapter 2 of Charlotte, Chapter Vice-President, were the hosts. The Continues… NC. Past National Sons of Pericles Advisor & President was hosted at a lunch by Father October 24, Supreme President Ike Gulas, National Board of Directors member, Chris Alex Karloutsos at Ahepan Dean Poll’s Boat accompanied by Executive Director, Basil Economidies Jr, together with chapter presi- House restaurant in Central Park. On August 9, Mossaidis embarked on the second road trip in dent James Cavalaris and Past Supreme 2007, the Supreme President traveled to New hopes of invigorating interest and increasing Governor Harry Cavalaris, hosted the president York and had an audience with His Eminence membership. The caravan began upon arrival in at a local Greek restaurant. Archbishop Demetrios. They discussed joint Nashville, TN . The total trip spanned over 2000 On Sunday August 5, Supreme President events and hopes for a stronger cooperative miles and touched Districts: 1, 4, 11, 12, &13. Gulas met with chairman of the AHEPA Board of Trustees, Tom Owens in Hopewell, VA. Brothers Gulas and Owens reviewed their joint commitment to the financial success of the AHEPA and discussed alternative revenue streams the Board could consider to raise funds for AHEPA. On Monday August 6, the Supreme President visited the U.S. State Department, in Washington, D.C. High-level members of the State Department discussed various issues and the current state of affairs with the President. Executive Director Basil Mossaidis, Communications Director Michael Zachariades, AHEPA Chapter 2, Charlotte, NC, host the Supreme President at a local Greek restaurant.

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the festive dinner event. Supreme President Gulas highlighted the membership program for the year and thanked the Cincinnati AHEPA family for their support of the Greek Fire Relief effort. The President continued to Louisville, KY the next day, all the while reviewing and following up on the previous visits. The enthu- siasm and excitement by meeting the chapters was invigorating and it showed as the President only increased in energy and vigor. Chris Kounas of Louisville, and the members Chicago, IL visitation of the Louisville AHEPA chapter graciously hosted the Supreme President. On October 24, the Indianapolis AHEPA initiates to the Pittsburgh AHEPA chapter. After meeting with members of the Nashville Chapter 232 hosted a dinner for Supreme On Sunday, the caravan continued to AHEPA, the Supreme President left for home President Gulas. Chapter President John Cincinnati, Ohio. The AHEPA was hosted in one completing a week tour of the country, which has Melanopoulos accompanied by Past Supreme of the cities oldest and most famous restau- not seen a caravan like this for several decades. President Nick Smyrnis and members of rants, the Boathouse. District Governor #11 One can only wait in anticipation where and Chapter #232 were in attendance. Alex Anderson and District Lt. Governor Carl when the next caravan will take place, always The caravan continued to Chicago and Hollister, joined Cincinnati Chapter President promoting the AHEPA of the future, by paying District #13. Upon arrival into Chicago, Past George Kalemanis and other area brothers for respects to the AHEPA of the past. Supreme President A. Steve Betzelos, Supreme Counselor John Galanis and Supreme Governor George Pantazelos greeted the Supreme President. President Gulas spoke to the Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois. President Gulas spoke about the changing face of AHEPA. Our next stop was Canton, OH Supreme Governor Phil Giavasis was our host along with Brother Tassos Callantzis of the Canton AHEPA Chapter. Brothers from Warren, Akron, Massilon & Cleveland AHEPA chapters came to assist and participate in an initiation. After the events in Canton came to a Canton, OH initiation close, the Supreme President continued his journey to Pittsburgh, PA. President Gulas visited the Western District #4 leadership conference attended by the Pittsburgh, Altoona, Ambridge, & Canonsburg AHEPA chapters. District Governor John Mesogitis served as host of the event where details of the year’s events unfolded and programs, which dealt with membership and scholarship, were discussed. Joining the workshop was Supreme Governor Col. Nicholas Vamvakias. After the leadership conference was completed the area chapters all participated in the initiation of the new AHEPA Family of Louisville, KY dinner

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