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SUPREME PRESIDENT SUPREME COUNSELOR REGION 3 REGION 8 Phillip T. Frangos Gregory Stamos Phil Vogis Robert D. Sexton 998 Applegate Lane 1108 Racebrook Rd. 151 Fernwood Drive 2875 Prescott Avenue East Lansing, MI 48823 Woodbridge, CT 06525 Old Tappan, NJ 07675 Clovis, CA 93619 W: 517-351-1774 W: 203-735-9293 W: 201-652-4774 W: 559-294-3644 F: 517-351-1856 [email protected] Cell: 551-206-4110 Cell: 559-970-8316 Cell: 517-256-8517 F: 201-652-0789 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] SUPREME ATHLETIC DIRECTOR REGION 10 CANADIAN PRESIDENT Louis G. Atsaves REGION 4 Nicholas C. Papadopoulos Kenneth Matziorinis 745 – E. Northmoor Rd., Box 564 Frank P. Fotis 14 Papagou Street 4862 Felix-McLernan Lake Forest, IL 60045 473 Concord Ave. Voula, Athens 16673 Greece Pierrefonds, Quebec H8Y 3K1 W: 312-322-0001 Lexington, MA 02421 Cell: 693-232-4807 Canada F: 312-461-1486 H: 781-863-5849 F: 210-899-2538 W: 514-884-6962 Cell: 847-401-1674 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] REGION 5 DAUGHTERS SUPREME VICE PRESIDENT SONS NATIONAL ADVISOR Costas Boutsikakis OF PENELOPE John W. Galanis Jimmy Kokotas 5700 Creek View Drive GRAND PRESIDENT 1200 Woodlawn Cir. 2341 – E. 71st Street Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Anna-Helene Grossomanides Elm Grove, WI 53122 Brooklyn, NY 11234 W: 734-665-5909 153 High Street, Unit 3 W: 414-271-5400 Cell: 917-584-5599 Cell: 734-604-8737 Westerly, RI 02891 Fax: 414-271-5571 [email protected] [email protected] Cell: 917-836-7684 [email protected] [email protected] SUPREME GOVERNORS REGION 6 SUPREME SECRETARY (By Region) Nick Kavadas SONS OF PERICLES Andy Zachariades 237 Turin Dr. SUPREME PRESIDENT 305 Worth Street Schereville, IN 46375 James Googas REGION 1 Brick, NJ 08724 W: 630-713-9718 12 Googas Road W: 212-266-8263 Demetrios Kirkiles F: 630-713-9718 Slingerlands, NY 12159 Cell: 908-419-4053 1619 South Andrews Ave. Cell: 630-531-2979 Cell: 518-438-2093 [email protected] Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 [email protected] [email protected] W: 954-463-6500 [email protected] SUPREME TREASURER REGION 7 MAIDS OF ATHENA Tom Gober Tim Joannides GRAND PRESIDENT REGION 2 3537 – 44th Street 10013 Wayne Road Deanna Socaris Highland, IN 46322 Cheyenne, WY 82009 Robert Stepp 20 Great View Terrace W: 219-392-7292 W: 307-634-1511 14713 Green Forest Drive Voorheesville, NY 12186 F: 219-392-7295 F: 307-634-6855 Colonia Heights, VA 23834 Cell: 518-788-5408 [email protected] [email protected] W: 804-520-8535 [email protected] Cell: 804-920-8453 [email protected]

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Executive Director Basil N. Mossaidis 11 41st Congressional Banquet Honors Excellence and Service in the Community Controller Patrice Farish, CPA 14 AHEPA Family Leadership Concludes Director of Membership Services & Database Successful Overseas Mission Rosalind Ofuokwu

The Official Publication of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association www.ahepa.org Programs Coordinator DEPARTMENTS SUMMER 2015 Rory Puckerin 4 President’s Message CIVIL RIGHTS Executive Administrative Assistant ICON HONORED Stephanie Maniatis 5 AHEPA Family News 19 Periclean Daughters of Penelope Executive Director 20 Veterans Elena V. Saviolakis 21 Civic Responsibility On the Cover AHEPA presented Congressman Publications Mail Agreement No. 40023954 22 St. Nicholas Capital Campaign John Lewis, Icon of the Civil Rights Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses To: 23 Housing Movement, with the 2015 AHEPA Pericles PO Box 503 Award at the 41st Biennial Congressional RPO West Bever Creek 27 Athletics Banquet. Top: In the background is the Richmond Hill ON L4B 4R6 28 AHEPA Family Chapter News Edmund Pettus Bridge where voting rights marchers, including Lewis, were 34 In Memoriam violently confronted March 7, 1965—a day known as Bloody Sunday. FOLLOW AHEPA

www.ahepa.org Summer 2015 · THE AHEPAN | 3 A MESSAGE FROM PHILLIP T. FRANGOS, AHEPA SUPREME PRESIDENT

We Must Preserve the Legacy We Inherited

At the beginning of the Twentieth Century a remarkable group of young men and women came from impoverished Greece to seek a better life economically. They came with limited education and little more than the clothes they wore and the baggage they carried. However, inculcated with the ancient Hellenic values and ideals including an outstanding work ethic, they supported their families in Greece, grew new roots and pursued opportunity in a new land, while retaining their cultural and religious heritage.

If wages were low, they worked more hours. If jobs were scarce, they were creative and found their niche in the community. They realized quickly that in numbers there was strength and afforded a better chance to take advantage of opportunities and overcome adversity. It was out of this spirit that Phillip T. Frangos the Order of AHEPA was founded in 1922.

Their efforts brought Greek Orthodox churches to their communities. Their dedication and commit- ment made them leaders in the vocations where they chose to earn their income and they became one of the most economically successful ethnic groups. Their appreciation and understanding of education resulted in their children being among the most educated. They retained their cultural and spiritual ties with Mother Hellas, but they became leaders in their adopted land of America.

AHEPA’s growth reflects this success. This past year I traveled over 40,000 miles and experienced our fraternity’s achievements. I saw the respect in which AHEPA is held by our religious hierarchy and government leaders here and abroad. I saw AHEPA housing complexes that are home to some 5,000 elderly citizens. I spoke at AHEPA receptions where young people were among those receiving almost $1,000,000 in scholarships. I witnessed AHEPA foundations making grants for the cure of diseases. I attended events exhibiting AHEPA’s civic and cultural leadership.

However, challenges remain. The world has evolved and become more complex. Traditional values and ideals must be preserved. Great dangers confront Hellenism and Orthodoxy. Greece is in danger of imploding because of dire economic conditions. Cyprus remains tragically divided after 41 years. The Ecumenical Patriarchate remains under siege. Some 44 years have elapsed since the Turkish government closed the seminary at Halki, the fountainhead of our Orthodox faith. Fellow Orthodox are being martyred in the Middle East and North Africa.

More than ever AHEPA’s leadership at the international, national, district and chapter levels is crit- ical. We must make better known at all levels who we are and what we do. We must increase our engagement in national and local civic activities. We must be creative in the programs we sponsor. We should engage young people and Philhellenes in the development and execution of those activ- ities and programs.

We are the heirs of a great legacy we must strive to protect and preserve. We owe it to those who came before us and to those who follow us. If we stay true to the values, principles and ideals which have guided our AHEPA these many years, we will meet and overcome the challenges confronting our faith and society. Let us do so with continued commitment, fraternalism, enthusiasm and passion.

4 | THE AHEPAN · Summer 2015 www.ahepa.org AHEPA FAMILY NEWS

AHEPA Family Celebrates Greek Independence at White House The AHEPA family celebrated the 194th Anniversary of Greek Independence at a White House ceremony held April 16, 2015. President Barack Obama, Vice President Joseph Biden, Jr. and His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios provided remarks. “We thank President Obama for hosting the American Hellenic community and for issuing a proclamation that calls on the people of the United States to observe Greek Independence Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities,” Supreme President Phillip T. Frangos said. He added, “AHEPA treasures the fact that representatives of the American Hellenic community have been welcome to the White House since AHEPA’s meeting with President Calvin Coolidge in 1924.” Supreme President Frangos, Daughters of Penelope Grand President Anna-Helene Grossomanides, Sons of Pericles Supreme President Jimmy Googas, Chairman of the Board Nicholas Karacostas, PSP; AHEPA Executive Director Basil Mossaidis, and DOP Executive Director Elena Saviolakis, represented the AHEPA family. Greece’s Finance Minister, Yanis Varoufakis, represented the Greek government.

AHEPA Presents Socrates Award to Speaker Boehner Supreme President Phillip T. Frangos presented Speaker of the House of Representatives John Boehner with the 2015 Socrates Award on April 14, 2015. AHEPA honored Speaker Boehner for his fulfillment of the American Dream that saw him go from mopping floors and waiting tables at his family tavern, to work- Public Health Aid Delivered ing his way through college, to becoming a to Greece Exceeds $5.5M small business owner. A container filled with at least $650,000 of medical supplies Eventually Speaker was delivered to Alexandroupoli, Greece, March 26, 2015 Boehner pursued pub- thanks to funds raised by AHEPA family members, chapters, lic service and became and districts and with the medical supplies provided by the the U.S. representative great work of the International Orthodox Christian Charities from Ohio’s Eighth (IOCC). Congressional District Total public health aid to Greece since the AHEPA cam- in 1990. He was elected paign began in the fall 2012 in cooperation with the IOCC the 53rd Speaker of the has exceeded $5.5 million. House on November 17, “We congratulate and thank AHEPA District 25 and 2010 and re-elected to a third term in 2015. Supreme Secretary AHEPA Democritus Chapter HJ21, Alexandroupoli, for see- Andy Zachariades and Executive Director Basil Mossaidis ing the project through to completion,” Supreme President accompanied Supreme President Frangos to the award presen- Phillip Frangos said. tation held at the U.S. Capitol. www.ahepa.org Summer 2015 · THE AHEPAN | 5 AHEPA FAMILY NEWS

AHEPA Calls on President Obama to Recognize Armenian Genocide, Congress to Pass Resolution In the lead-up to the centenary com- recognized the Armenian Genocide,” centenary. memorating the Armenian Genocide, Supreme President Phillip T. Frangos AHEPA also has urged Congress AHEPA called on President Barack said. “We call on President Obama sim- to pass H.Res.154, the Armenian Obama to fulfill his presidential cam- ilarly to issue a statement in recogni- Genocide Truth and Justice Resolution. paign pledge and recognize the system- tion of the Armenian Genocide. We join Introduced by U.S. Rep. Robert Dold atic killing of 1.5 million Armenians by with the Armenian American commu- (R-IL), H.Res.154 has 62 co-sponsors Ottoman Turks as Genocide. nity in remembrance of those individu- and strong bipartisan support. “On the solemn occasion that marks als that perished during the Armenian H.Res.154 contains a Whereas the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, and we also remember the Clause that states the Republic of Genocide, the American Hellenic com- slaughter of all Christian minorities Turkey has increased its pressure on munity praises the actions of Pope during that time period, including those in Turkish civil society who seek Francis, the European Parliament and Pontian and Anatolian Greeks. May “justice for this systematic campaign of other governing bodies throughout their memories be eternal.” destruction of millions of Armenians, the world, and the editorial boards Unfortunately, President Obama Greeks, Assyrians, Pontians, Syriacs, of prominent domestic and interna- failed to acknowledge the Armenian and other Christians upon their bibli- tional publications, all of which have Genocide to commemorate the cal-era homelands.”

Supreme President Frangos Attends Exhibit on Greek Jewish Resistance during WWII Supreme President Phillip T. Frangos attended the opening of “Synagonistis: Greek Jews in the National Resistance,” an exhibit presented by the Embassy of Greece that tells the story of Greek Jewish resistance during World War II. The exhibition officially opened April 21, 2015 at the Washington Hebrew Congregation, Washington, DC. It ran daily through to May 26, 2015. “AHEPA is a proud co-sponsor of the exhibit, which highlights the crucial role Greek Jews played during World War Two,” Frangos said. “We commend the Embassy of Greece, Jewish Museum of Greece and the Secretariat General for Communication for organizing the exhibit and we also sincerely appreciate the generous support of our fellow co-sponsors.” In addition to AHEPA, AHI, B’nai B’rith International, American Friends of the Jewish Museum of Greece, and Athina Balta Law Group LLC, were co-sponsors. Supreme President Frangos takes in the exhibit with other attendees.

6 | THE AHEPAN · Summer 2015 www.ahepa.org AHEPA FAMILY NEWS

Cyprus Children’s Fund Honors AHEPA, Rossides

AHEPA received recognition for its humanitarian and philanthropic work for the people of Cyprus from the Cyprus Children’s Fund on March 21, 2015, in New York City. Supreme President Phillip Frangos accepted the award on behalf of AHEPA. “We are deeply grateful to the Cyprus Children’s Fund for this award, and in turn, thank the Fund for the admirable work it has performed to help underprivi- leged children of Cyprus,” Frangos said. “AHEPA is also honored to be acknowledged alongside an out- standing individual, and Lifetime Ahepan, American Hellenic Community dignitaries flank the honorees at the Cyprus Children’s Fund awards dinner. Institute Founder Gene Rossides.” The Cyprus Children’s Fund event raised more than $70,000. To learn more about the Fund, visit http://www.cyprus-childrens- fund.org/

Indiana Senator Lifts Hold on Greek Independence Day Resolution

U.S. Sen. Dan Coats (R-IN) lifted a hold he placed on S.Res.105, a resolution in the U.S. Senate that recognizes the 194th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrates democracy in Greece and the United States, allowing the resolution to pass the chamber. The senator placed a hold on the resolution because of concern about statements made by Greece’s Minister of Defense Panos Kammenos, and he asked Ambassador of Greece Christos P. Panagopoulos to clarify the government’s position. Ambassador Panagopoulos sent a letter of clarification that provided the senator with “reassurance about Greek policy,” according to the senator’s Twitter feed and his statement. Senator Coats also responded to a tweet from U.S. Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), which mentioned AHEPA and the Daughters of Penelope, about lifting the hold on the resolution. “We appreciate that the senator and the ambassador were able to work together to address the senator’s concerns about Greek policy,” Supreme President Phillip T. Frangos said. “We also appreciated working with the senator’s staff to help on this issue from the perspective of the American Hellenic community. The resolution passed the Senate by Unanimous Consent, March 27, 2015. www.ahepa.org Summer 2015 · THE AHEPAN | 7 AHEPA FAMILY NEWS

AHEPA Family Members Celebrate Greek Independence Day

From flag-raising ceremonies to laying wreaths in memory of those who sacri- ficed, to marching in parades, AHEPA family members commemorated and celebrated the 194th anniversary of Greek Independence in their respec- tive communities. “AHEPA members worldwide work with their communities to promote and sustain the celebration of this historic day for all Hellenes,” Supreme President Phillip Frangos said. A few highlights are presented in this special pictorial.

Top: Highlights from parades held in New York City, Montreal, Toronto, Chicago, and Detroit, where Supreme President Frangos was the Grand Marshal (far left). Left: Supreme President Frangos with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio. Top Right: Ahepans visited the New Jersey State House in Trenton to meet Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno. Supreme Governor Phil Vogis presented Lt. Governor Guodagno with a “Certificate of Recognition” from the Supreme Lodge. Right: The annual raising of the Greek Flag and Wreath Laying ceremony took place at the Richard J. Daley Center Plaza in the heart of downtown Chicago and the Greek Flag flew proudly over the State Capitol of Minnesota in St. Paul thanks to AHEPA Pericles Chapter 270, St. Paul. In addition, Minnesota issued a Proclamation honoring Greek Independence Day. Bottom Right: The Greek Flag was raised and flew for one week next to the American Flag over Bergen County Courthouse in New Jersey thanks to the AHEPA Family of District 5. More than 80 AHEPA family mem- bers attended alongside the Honorable Greek Consul George Iliopoulos, who addressed the audience. Middle Left: Buckeye District 11 Ahepans celebrated Greek Independence at the State Capitol in Columbus, Ohio. Bottom Left: Canadian President Ken Matziorinis lays a wreath in observance of Greek Independence Day.

8 | THE AHEPAN · Summer 2015 www.ahepa.org AHEPA Participates at 50th Anniversary of Selma to Montgomery March

HEPA, represented by Supreme President Phillip T. Frangos, participated at events held March 6 to 8, 2015 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March for voting rights. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led the march, and Archbishop Iakovos of North and South America, who stood Aside-by-side with Dr. King, participated. “We are proud to participate at events to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of this historic moment in the Civil Rights Movement in America in solidarity with the African American community,” Supreme President Frangos said. “We are participating in honor of those who bravely marched fifty years ago, including Dr. King, Archbishop Iakovos, a proud AHEPA member; and all civil rights leaders. AHEPA remains committed to the principles and rights that these bold Americans fought to uphold and secure.” Past Supreme President Ike Gulas, Supreme Counselor Greg Stamos, and Executive Director Basil Mossaidis accompanied the supreme president at events held at historic venues such as the 16th Street Baptist Church, the Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church, and the Edmund Pettus Bridge. “In March 1965, I was 15 months old and living in the suburbs of Philadelphia, almost 1,000 miles away from Selma, Alabama,” Executive Director Mossaidis wrote in his blog piece that reflected on his visit to Selma. “In 2015, at the 50th anniversary of historic Selma to Montgomery March for voting rights, I was honored to be walking the streets and on the bridge that defined the Civil Rights Movement in America. I’m proud that AHEPA was the only American Hellenic organization there.” Fellow Ahepan, Congressman John Sarbanes took it upon himself to make sure our www.ahepa.org Summer 2015 · THE AHEPAN | 9 Top Row (L-R): Supreme President Frangos, Supreme Counselor Stamos, Congressman Lewis, Past Supreme President Gulas, and Executive Director Mossaidis share a moment. Gulas and Mossaidis in front of the historic Brown Chapel AME Church from where the march on Selma began. Frangos and Congresswoman Sewell. Middle Row (L-R): Sharing time with Congressmen Sarbanes, Sires, and Minority Whip Hoyer. Bottom Row: With Senator Sessions. Bottom Left: The AHEPA delegation stand in the foreground of the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

supreme president and Ahepans Klan, and over its history, AHEPA present at Selma were properly has joined with the NAACP and recognized. The AHEPA delegation B’nai B’rith International to do so. was able to interact with the follow- Furthermore, AHEPA’s role in fos- ing members during a luncheon on tering Greek and African American March 6: unity has been acknowledged by U.S. Reps. John Lewis, Ga.; the state of Maryland in a proclama- Albio Sires, N.J.; Eliot Engel, tion issued in 2013. N.Y.; Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, “Every AHEPA member can Md.; Earl Blumenauer, Ore.; Gary take pride in the organization’s long Palmer, Ala.; Joaquin Castro, Texas; tradition of providing support to Carolyn Maloney, N.Y; Eleanor underprivileged people,” Mossaidis Holmes Norton, D.C; Sheila said. “Just as our AHEPA forefathers Jackson-Lee, Texas; John Conyers, advocated for the fundamental prin- Mich.; Al Green, Texas; Minority ciples of democracy, freedom and Leader Nancy Pelosi, Calif.; Robert human rights, so today does AHEPA Aderholt, Ala.; Terri Sewell, Ala.; stand ready to advocate for the fair Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Fla.; treatment of all. And as AHEPA rap- Sander Levin, Mich.; and U.S. idly approaches its 100-year anni- Senators Jeff Sessions, Ala., and versary (which is only seven short Senator Rob Portman, Ohio; to years from now), we will be able to name a few. reflect proudly upon how AHEPA AHEPA was founded in Atlanta, has been at the forefront on social Ga., in 1922 to confront bigotry, issues and opened doors to pave discrimination, and racism felt Greek America’s pathway into the largely at the hands of the Ku Klux Fabric of America.”

10 | THE AHEPAN · Summer 2015 www.ahepa.org 41st Congressional Banquet Honors Excellence and Service in the Community

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASIL MOSSAIDIS

HEPA held its 41st Biennial Congressional Banquet, AHEPA Canadian President Ken Matziorinis; April 29, 2015, at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel, The Stavros Niarchos Foundation, 2015 AHEPA Washington, DC. Nearly 400 leaders of the Greek Archbishop Iakovos Humanitarian Award, accepted by American community from across the United States Ambassador Vassilis Kaskarelis, senior advisor to the Board Aand Canada were on-hand to salute excellence and service in of Directors and member of the Executive Management Team the community. of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, presented by AHEPA The honorees were: National Educational Foundation Secretary George Vorkas; U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), 2015 AHEPA Pericles Award, Col. Alan C. Macaulay, (USMC ret.), 2015 AHEPA Military presented by U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD); Medal of Honor, presented by AHEPA Public Policy Chairman Ambassador Robert W. Peck, ambassador of Canada to the Carl Hollister (Maj., U.S. Army, ret.); Hellenic Republic, 2015 AHEPA Aristotle Award, presented by Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis, 2015 www.ahepa.org Summer 2015 · THE AHEPAN | 11 Col. Macaulay receives the AHEPA Military Medal of Honor from Banquet Chairman Zachariades, Public Policy Chairman and Veteran Hollister, and Supreme President Frangos.

Daughters of Penelope Civic Responsibility Award, presented historic March 26, 1965 issue of LIFE magazine “Memorial by Daughters of Penelope Grand President Anna-Helene at Selma” with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and His Eminence Grossomanides; and Archbishop Iakovos on the cover. The inscription written on AHEPA Past Supreme President Gus J. James, II, 2015 the frame stated in part, “In Commemoration of the Unity AHEPA Lifetime Achievement Award, presented by Supreme of the African American and Greek Communities.” Lewis President Phillip T. Frangos. sustained severe injuries from the beatings he received as a In acceptance remarks, the honorees shared their inspira- participant in the “Bloody Sunday” voting rights march on tional personal stories of triumph over adversity and reflected March 7, 1965. upon the importance of public service and community ser- “When Dr. Martin Luther King issued a call, members of your vice. They also expressed gratitude toward the AHEPA and church responded, and we will never forget it,” Congressman Daughters of Penelope for promoting these principles. Lewis said. “And fifty years later you came to Selma to walk with us. Thank you.” Icon of the Civil Rights Movement: “Good Trouble, About his own participation during the Civil Rights Necessary Trouble” Movement after having been inspired to take action by the In his introduction of Congressman Lewis, Congressman words and deeds of Dr. King and Rosa Parks, Lewis said, “I got Sarbanes described him as “A hero of our time and of all in trouble. Good trouble, necessary trouble. And I became con- time.” In addition to the Pericles Award, Congressman vinced that there is not any room in our society for discrimina- Lewis was presented with a custom-framed copy of the tion based on race, or color, or faith, or what part of the world you may come from.” Lewis also quoted the late Philip Randolph, organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, saying: “Maybe our foremothers and forefathers all came to this great land in different ships, but we are all in the same boat now.” The banquet program included a Keynote Address from His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios and Response from Supreme President Phillip T. Frangos. Ahepan Jim Vlassopoulos, retired deputy fire chief, Washington, DC Fire & EMS Department; and Dianne Katsakis Quebral, corporate social responsibility program manager at Fairfax County, Virginia; made a special presentation to support the participation of police officers and firefighters from Greece in the Fairfax 2015 World Police & Fire Games.

12 | THE AHEPAN · Summer 2015 www.ahepa.org “Maybe our foremothers and forefathers all came to this great land in different ships, but we are all in the same boat now.” —U.S. Rep. John Lewis, quoting Philip Randolph, organizer of the 1963 March on Washington

At Left: Congressman Lewis delivers acceptance remarks. Top Right: Past Supreme President James receives the AHEPA Lifetime Achievement Award. Right: Brother Vlassopoulos raises awareness about the need to support the participation of Greek representatives to the 2015 World Police and Fire Games held in Fairfax, Va. Due to votes in congress, U.S. Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) and Guard presented the Colors. AHEPA Executive Director Basil Mossaidis shared duties as the Several dignitaries attended the banquet, including mem- master of ceremonies. Banquet Chairman Andy Zachariades, bers of Congress. Among the dignitaries were: Ambassador supreme secretary, welcomed the audience. His Eminence of Greece to the U.S. Christos Panagopoulos and Ambassador Archbishop Demetrios provided the Invocation and Benediction. of Cyprus to the U.S. George Chacalli, both of who offered The guests were treated to patriotic music from “The greetings; U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), ranking mem- President’s Own” United States Marine Corps Band under the ber, Committee on the Budget; U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL); direction of MSgt Duane F. King, which also performed the U.S. Rep. Robert Dold (R-IL); former U.S. Rep. Zack Space; and Star-Spangled Banner. The United States Marine Corps Color George A. Kalogridis, president, Walt Disney World Resort.

From left to right: Ambassador Kaskarelis accepts the AHEPA Archbishop Iakovos Humanitarian Award on behalf of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation; Ambassador Kounalakis receives the DOP Civic Responsibility Award; and Master of Ceremonies Congresswoman Titus. www.ahepa.org Summer 2015 · THE AHEPAN | 13 AHEPA Family Leadership Concludes Successful Overseas Mission

DELEGATION MEETS WITH GREEK PM TSIPRAS, CYPRIOT PRESIDENT ANASTASIADES, ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BASIL MOSSAIDIS

he AHEPA family concluded the 87th annual overseas excursion to Greece, Cyprus, and the Ecumenical Patriarchate, May 6 to 16, 2015. Supreme President Phillip T. Frangos, TDaughters of Penelope Grand President Anna-Helene Grossomanides, and Maids of Athena Grand President Deanna Socaris led the delegation.

Visit to the Ecumenical Patriarchate, $10K Donated AHEPA donated $10,000 for the Ecumenical Patriarchate during an audience with His All Holiness Ecumenical Top: The delegation with His All Patriarch Bartholomew I, May 7. Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch “We are deeply grateful to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Bartholomew for the generous amount of time he afforded Middle: Supreme President to our delegation,” Supreme President Phillip T. Frangos Frangos receives a donation said. “AHEPA remains steadfast in its support for religious from Hellas District 25 Governor Plokamakis to the rebuild Saint freedom and human rights of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Nicholas campaign. and all religious minorities in Turkey. We will not cease Bottom: The delegation with our efforts until these fundamental rights are in place and members of Chapter HJ-3, the Ecumenical Patriarchate is allowed to flourish.” Thessaloniki.

14 | THE AHEPAN · Summer 2015 www.ahepa.org Top: The delegation surveys repair work being done to Apostolos Andreas Monastery. Right Middle: Supreme President Frangos meets with Cypriot Foreign Minister Kasoulides. At Right: The delegation with Cypriot President Anastasiades.

Hellas District 25 Donates to St. Nicholas Campaign as well as relations between the United States and Cyprus,” The delegation participated at Hellas District 25’s Convention Frangos said. “We welcome the resumption of settlement talks in Komotini, May 8 and 9. There, District 25 Governor George and hope for progress toward a just and viable solution to be Plokamakis presented Supreme President Frangos with a achieved by Cypriots for the benefit of all Cypriots.” $2,600 donation toward the AHEPA campaign to help rebuild In addition, the delegation visited Apostolos Andreas Saint Nicholas National Shrine at World Trade Center. The Monastery, which is located in the Karpasia Peninsula, on May district intends to fulfill the balance of its $5,000 pledge at the 12. The AHEPA family leaders met with representatives from Supreme Convention in July. the UN Development Programme Technical Committee on In addition, the delegation visited the AHEPA Hospital in Cultural Heritage who are working on the restoration project. Thessalonki to meet with hospital administration officials on “We were quite pleased with the progress that has been May 10. Later in the day, the group met with Chapter HJ-3, made to restore the historic Apostolos Andreas monastery,” Thessaloniki. Supreme President Frangos said. “The monastery’s disrepair has been a concern that we have raised every year on our mis- Apostolos Andreas Monastery, Meeting with President sion to Cyprus. The bi-communal effort, under the lead of the Highlight Cyprus Visit Technical Committee on Cultural Heritage and implemented In Cyprus, meetings were held May 11 with: U.S. Ambassador by the Programme’s Partnership for the Future, is to be lauded. to the Republic of Cyprus John Koenig, President of the They are doing very important work in Cyprus, and AHEPA Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades, and Foreign Minister will continue to lend its support to this worthy restoration of the Republic of Cyprus Ioannis Kasoulides. project.” “We appreciated the opportunity to meet with all of these The supreme president added his gratitude to the U.S. high-ranking officials in Cyprus to discuss important matters Embassy in Nicosia, especially Elizabeth Kassinis, senior pertaining to developments in the eastern Mediterranean program advisor, U.S. Agency for International Development www.ahepa.org Summer 2015 · THE AHEPAN | 15 Top Right: The delegation shares a moment with Prime Minister of Greece Tsipras. (L-R): DOP Executive Director Saviolakis, Supreme Vice President Galanis, Executive Director Mossaidis, DOP Grand President Grossomanides, Prime Minister Tsipras, Supreme President Frangos, and Chairman of the Board Karacostas, PSP.

Bottom Right: The delegation visits the AHEPA- donated George C. Marshall Statue on the grounds of the U.S. Embassy in Athens.

Bottom: Supreme President Frangos speaks about Constantino Brumidi at a conference about the “Artist of the U.S. Capitol” held in Athens.

(USAID), for their assistance to help facilitate the visit to addition, the group met with Webster University President Apostolos Andreas. USAID is one of the financial contributors Dr. Vasilis Botopoulos and separately with Ambassador to the project. AHEPA first visited Apostolos Andreas on a his- Vassilis Kaskarelis, senior advisor to the Board of Directors toric goodwill mission in May 2001. and member of the Executive Management Team of the Also on May 12, the delegation met with Minister of Finance Stavros Niarchos Foundation; to discuss AHEPA’s Journey to of the Republic of Cyprus Harris Georgiades. Greece Program, May 14. The next day, the delegation met with Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Suzanne Lawrence from Athens: Meetings Held with Prime Minister Tsipras, the U.S. Embassy in Athens. At the embassy, the delegation President Pavlopoulos took a moment to visit the George C. Marshall Statue, which The Leadership Mission concluded in Athens, May 13 to 16, was donated by AHEPA through the AHEPA Centennial and included meetings with Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, Foundation, in October 2000. President of the Hellenic Republic Prokopis Pavlopoulos, “We have been extremely well-received in Athens,” President of Hellenic Parliament Zoe Konstantopoulou, Supreme President Frangos said. “Our meetings were produc- Foreign Minister of the Hellenic Republic Nikos Kotzias, tive and informative, touching on a range of important issues. and Alternate Minister of Tourism Elena Kountoura. In We look forward to continuing our work together to further

16 | THE AHEPAN · Summer 2015 www.ahepa.org Top Left: The delegation visited the AHEPA Hospital in Thessaloniki.

The delegation met with several high-level Greek government offi- cials, including (clockwise, l-r): Alternate Tourism Minister Kountoura, Foreign Minister Kotzias, President Pavlopoulos, and President of Hellenic Parliament Konstantopoulou.

enhance and strengthen relations between the United States Supreme President Commends Delegation and Greece.” In addition to Supreme President Frangos, who was joined He added, “We discussed the multitude of programs we by his wife, Tula, Grand President Grossomanides, and MOA have either launched, or helped to support in cooperation with Grand President Socaris, the following AHEPA family leaders other charitable organizations, to address Greece’s humanitar- participated on the Leadership Mission: Chairman of the ian crisis. We also provided officials with updates on where we Board Nicholas A. Karacostas, PSP; Supreme Vice President stand with our study abroad educational programs. We look John Galanis, Supreme Governors Phil Vogis, Frank Fotis, forward to continuing to our work to help the people of Greece and Nick Papadopoulos; Past Canadian President Anthony and to strengthen the bridge of cooperation between the United Mavromaras, District 13 Secretary Themistocles Frangos, States and Greece.” Executive Director Basil Mossaidis and DOP Executive The leg in Athens began the evening of May 13 when the Director Elena Saviolakis. group attended a lecture on Constantino Brumidi (the “Artist of “I commend the members of the delegation for taking the the U.S. Capitol”) held at the old parliament building – National volunteer time out of their professional and personal sched- Historical Museum. In 2007-08, AHEPA, working in cooper- ules to participate on this important excursion,” Supreme ation with the Italian American community, helped to pass President Frangos said. “I appreciated their support and their legislation that awarded Brumidi, who had a Greek father and participation helped to make this excursion a tremendous Italian mother, the Congressional Gold Medal. success.” www.ahepa.org Summer 2015 · THE AHEPAN | 17 EDUCATION

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SOP Finishes Year on a High Note Sons of Pericles Supreme President Jimmy Googas The Sons of Pericles has been working to attend as many District Conventions as possible over the springtime. Although Supreme Lodge officers have been traveling the entire year, we are going to reach more than half of the district conventions this year with the help of the districts. We look forward to meeting AHEPA family mem- bers who have been active in the Junior Orders and having dialogue about ideas. The Sons of Pericles held its annual Greeks in NYC basketball tournament the first weekend in June in which we had the most teams in the past three years. Although a majority of the teams were from the Northeast, we were able to bring in a team from Los Angeles to join in the tour- nament and the festivities. With the great turnout, we not only expanded our reach to other parts of New York City, Jimmy Googas but also strengthened the great relationship that is shared between all of the areas in the Northeast. Supreme Athletic Director Panagiotis Tsevdos did a fantastic job coordinating, handling issues, and making the entire weekend happen. As an update from the last issue, we have finally realized the full potential of what San Francisco has to offer as hosts to our National Convention in July. The Sons, along with the Maids of Athena, have planned fun events for our attendees to the conference and for the entire AHEPA family, including a “Family Feud” event.

SOP Membership Update Sons of Pericles membership growth, under the leadership of Supreme Vice President and Membership Chairman Andreas Christou, and the Supreme Lodge, has continued to grow the Order in recent months. Since the last issue of The Ahepan, three more Sons chapter reactivations have occurred (see Chapter News Section). On March 21, 2015, Supreme Vice President Christou traveled to Philadelphia to initiate a group at Drexel University into Atlas Chapter 10, in conjunction with the National Hellenic Students Association Conference and the Philadelphia Greek Independence Day Parade. On March 22, AHEPA District 20 Governor Wynn Storton reactivated the Olympian Chapter 82, Los Angeles. The chapter formed following the members’ introduction to the Sons of Pericles at the Annual Greeks in LA Tournament. Finally, on April 5, the Sam Houston Chapter 89 was reactivated with a vibrant and eager group of brothers thanks to the efforts of AHEPA Chapter 29. Since the 2014 New Orleans Convention, the Supreme Lodge has reactivated 10 chapters and hopes to continue to expand the Junior Order. There is potential for chapters in Brooklyn, N.Y.; San Jose, Calif., and Lowell, Mass., amongst others, now leaving only Districts 9, 10, 22, and 26 without active Sons of Pericles chapters. The Supreme Lodge looks forward to working with AHEPA family chapters and the dis- trict lodges to continue strengthening SOP membership and expansion. Our aim is to have at least one active chapter in each district. www.ahepa.org Summer 2015 · THE AHEPAN | 19 VETERANS

AHEPA Remembers: Arlington National Cemetery Visit

On Saturday, May 23, 2015, AHEPA family members from the metro-Wash- ington, DC area gathered to memo- rialize those identified as Greek Americans or Greek Orthodox who are buried at Arlington National Cemetery. According to organizers, there are roughly 660 grave sites at which AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope members presented a laurel wreath and paused in remembrance of those who perished for our nation. Members from AHEPA Chapter 31, Washington, DC, Col. Peter N. Derzis Chapter 438, Arlington, Va., and Molon Lave Chapter 542, Dulles, Va., participated. This cer- emony has been performed annually since 1949. “I commend the AHEPA family of the Metro Washington DC area for its carefully detailed effort to properly honor and remember the memory of those brave souls of our community who sacrificed so much for freedom,” Supreme President Phillip T. Frangos said. In June, Supreme President Phillip T. Frangos laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Since 1924 Ahepans have returned annually to Arlington to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on behalf of a grateful American Hellenic commu- nity.

Top Two Rows: AHEPA family members memorialize and pay their respects to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Bottom Two Rows: Groups from Chapter 31, Washington (top) and Molon Lave Chapter 542, Dulles, Va., were among the volunteers who participated.

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AHEPA Family Holds Successful Capitol Hill Day

The AHEPA family brought its legisla- tive agenda to the attention of Capitol Hill legislators and their staffs on April 29, 2015 during its annual Capitol Hill Day. Capitol Hill Day has become an annual event since 2006. “Our mission, strongly founded on our cultural heritage and our com- munity service programs, guides our legislative agenda,” Supreme President Phillip T. Frangos said. “As such, we Congresswoman Maloney speaks to Capitol Hill Day participants. have a diverse set of legislative inter- ests, both foreign and domestic, that date for the Capitol Hill Day. family include affordable housing for the reflect our mission. We believe this He added, “We had representation elderly, medical research at NIH, and makes the AHEPA family unique in its stretching from California, New Mexico, domestic violence. In addition, the par- approach to Congress.” and Wyoming to Florida and Georgia, ticipants’ objective was to help grow the AHEPA family members represent- and states in between. We sincerely Hellenic Caucus and other congressional ing 20 states and the District of Columbia thank all our volunteer members who caucuses of interest. registered for the event. It was the most unselfishly took the time out of their One success story is that U.S. diverse geographic representation to busy schedules to fulfill their civic Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) joined the responsibility.” Congressional Hellenic-Israeli Alliance According to Frangos, AHEPA fam- thanks to the grassroots efforts of ily members who participated at the AHEPA family leaders from her con- organization’s annual Capitol Hill Day gressional district who visited her office. discussed issues that included: U.S. - The day’s events included a morn- Greece relations, religious freedom for ing reception where the AHEPA fam- the Ecumenical Patriarchate, ending the ily received remarks from U.S. Reps. 40-year illegal division of Cyprus and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), co-chair of the safeguarding Cyprus’ sovereign right to Hellenic Caucus and Congressional Grand President Grossomanides, explore and exploit energy finds within Hellenic-Israel Alliance; U.S. Rep. Congresswoman Maloney, Congressman Bilirakis, and Supreme President Frangos at its exclusive economic zone. Domestic Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), co-founder the morning kick-off reception. programs of interest to the AHEPA and co-chair of the Hellenic Caucus.

Florida AHEPA Family Holds Successful Legislative Day

The District 2 AHEPA Family held its first State Capitol Hill Day in Tallahassee, March 27. House Majority Leader Dana Young welcomed the AHEPA family and recognized the group from the House Floor. Following the morning recep- tion, AHEPA framily members walked the Halls of the State Capitol and met with their state legislators.

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Thank You, Donors AHEPA Babylon Chapter 416, AHEPA Chapter 68, Wheeling, W.V. Anestis L. Logothetis Babylon, N.Y. AHEPA Chapter 7, Memphis, Tenn. Anonymous AHEPA Beaver Valley Chapter 400, AHEPA Coney Island Chapter 200, Anonymous Ambridge, Pa. Brooklyn, N.Y. Athanasios Sarantopoulos AHEPA Calumet Chapter 157 AHEPA Hoosier District 12 Basil Mossaidis AHEPA Cape Fear Chapter 408, AHEPA Silver District 17 Wilmington, N.C. DCGreeks.com AHEPA Hellas District 25 AHEPA Chapter 123, Hammond, Ind. Demetrios Elias Mourtakos AHEPA Garden City Chapter 251, DOP Grand Secretary Jan Spanos AHEPA Chapter 60, Allentown, Pa. San Jose, Calif. Dr. and Mrs. Gregory G. Papadeas AHEPA Chapter 140, Albany, N.Y. AHEPA Land of the Sky Chapter 28, AHEPA Chapter 144, Lorain, Ohio Asheville, N.C. Dr. Takey Crist AHEPA Chapter 153, Sacramento, AHEPA Marathon Chapter 2 George Fokakis Calif. Foundation, Charlotte, N.C. George M. Pontikos AHEPA Chapter 154, Portland, Ore. AHEPA Chapter 246, Modesto, Calif. George Mortis AHEPA Chapter 158, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. AHEPA Red Rose Chapter 71, Harry Psaltis Lancaster, Pa. AHEPA Chapter 171, Oakland, Calif. John Caloyeras Anargyros AHEPA Saginaw Valley Chapter 216, AHEPA Chapter 195, Ann Arbor, Mich. John Grossomanides, PSP Saginaw, Mich. AHEPA Chapter 20, Dallas, Texas John Mesogitis AHEPA Chapter 223, San Diego, Calif. AHEPA West Suburban Chapter 202, Lou E. Tsipis Chicago AHEPA Peach Bowl Chapter 228, Marysville, Calif. Loucas Law AHEPA Pericles Chapter 270, St. Paul, Michael P. Psillos Minn. AHEPA Sunflower Chapter 372, Overland Park, Kan. Nikolaos V. Lazaridis AHEPA Chapter 35, Nashua, N.H. AHEPA Shoreline Chapter 380, Nicholas A . Karacostas, PSP AHEPA Chapter 484, Coatesville, Pa. Chicago Peter Baltis AHEPA Chapter 518, Friendswood, AHEPA South Bay Chapter 426, Texas Redondo Beach, Calif. Supreme President Phillip T. Frangos AHEPA Nathan Hale Chapter 58, AHEPA Steve Kolidakis Chapter 155, S. J. Macris, PSP Hartford, Conn. Hopewell, Va. AHEPA Chapter 61, Reading, Pa. AHEPA V.I. Chebithes Chapter 391, More to Come Next Issue! Lincoln Park, Mich.

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ANHC Directors Hold Annual Meeting George Anagnostos, PSS The ANHC Executive Committee new rules of business availabilities and persons and those filling in for absent opened its work by hearing from planning has become very important members. President Arthur Poly, AHEPA and has assumed much discussion and Kostarides also introduced Management Co. (AMC), who reviewed thought. Daughters of Penelope Grand President the operations of the company since its During the interim until the annual Anna-Helene Grossomanides who third quarterly teleconference meeting directors meeting, the various stand- spoke to the attendees. In her remarks in February. His report will be ampli- ing committee members met and pre- she stated how happy she is to be fied and covered in the full directors pared their own committee’s reports. here and see what we are all about. meetings to come. The board offered The annual corporation directors She explained her association with the its comments and asked questions of meetings began early Friday as an fraternity at Norwich, Conn. where a the president. indication of the increasing complexity Daughters chapter was revived and Items brought up under Old and accumulation of items that must be what they are doing, especially in the Business included the rights of First covered in the new business environ- elderly housing there. Refusal when and if the properties ment faced by the members. Chairman Kostarides then presented his of the corporation might be offered of the Board Nick Stratas opened up report citing the impact of the decline for sale. This item has been worked the meeting welcoming new members, of the HUD 202 program on us and the on and details are being ironed out. the new properties and the new ways importance of the Strategic Planning A further ongoing item has been the of business in the cash advances that have been made new world of elderly to the various projects and ANHC housing. President Management is in the process of cat- Angelo Kostarides aloging such occurrences and charging began by asking for to proper activities in order to align a moment of silence the books accordingly in the event of for those passing and future sale or disposal. Another long- especially for the son standing item has been the repayment of Angela Magrames, of past MCI and loans to projects. This president of Penelope is now nearing an end and this year’s 60, Inc., and also payment(s) should complete commit- John Magrames, The new officers of ANHC and the Executive Committee are (from ments. In addition, work on Uniform AHEPA 100, Inc. He left, front): N. Kallan, treasurer; Chair Nick Stratas; C. Karthan, sec- retary; A. Kostarides, president; and G. Nardone, v. pres.; Standing: Bylaws of the owner corporations and welcomed all and D. Kiriazides, J. Karthan, J. Miller, E.P. Mitchell, and S. Photiades. the group exemption umbrella for the introduced the new Absent from photo are C. Hollister and C. Mackenzie. charitable foundations continues and nears completion. Under New Business the commit- tee was briefed on acquisition possibil- ities and the assisted living and the tax credits being utilized. The AMC budget for the coming year was received and discussed. A major item considered under New Business was the Strategic Officers and directors of ANHC and staff are shown with Grand President Anna-Helene Planning Committee which under the Grossomanides, seated, center. www.ahepa.org Summer 2015 · THE AHEPAN | 23 HOUSING

we are engaged in now. He cited our we are managing through our for- stated that we must invigorate mar- for-profit ventures and the types of profit Hellenic Management Co. We keting and PR to expand our services. growth we seek and some we are now also manage three non-AHEPA proper- We need to overcome losses in some seeing. He mentioned the work of the ties to date and have gained 38-Quality properties and get increases in rentals executive committee and the status of Assurance contracts, some in new or cut expenses. We are in the process the South Carolina properties and the states for us. He also spotlighted the of developing AALF properties but will impact of our sponsorship of those AALF program and that it is a finan- need to partner with others to gain properties. He cited the advances of cially sound concept with a good cash experience in this new business, which funds to various properties and the flow. Many areas such as marketing, is projected to be solid fiscally but to need for tax credit development as PR, IT are being enhanced and avail- require significant upfront funding. ultimately having an impact on our able in-house or to outside parties. The Administrative Department was balance sheet. He spotlighted items Strategic Planning is an on-going pro- chaired by George Anagnostos. The such as local Board’s bylaws and char- cess and is used to review progress Nominations Committee will conduct itable foundations as items that are and adjust objectives. He closed, “We election for three new members of the being moved along and will be in the are positioned for growth,” and we Executive Committee with three-year agenda for discussion. continue to provide educational and terms. ANHC Director of Development, advancement opportunities for our The Orientation Committee has Demetri Damaskos presented the sta- professional staff. one new president to confer with, Ed tus of our New Orleans project which AMC Vice President, Stephani Mayorga, Wilmington, N.C. He is a still needs an extension of the reserva- Calderon presented her report on her long-term Ahepan and the orientation tion. He reported on the Indianapolis department and operations. She high- went well. housing board funding in the Assisted lighted the training sessions for man- The Human Relations Committee Living Conversion Program/Service agers and maintenance personnel. conferred with the staff person and Enriched Housing, our first, converting AMC Vice President, Linda Duncan reported that programs and processes 24 units. He cited two that are undergo- highlighted the Service Coordinator and to assist employees are currently effec- ing refinancing, A232 Indianapolis and Quality Assurance programs. They are tive and wide ranging. An updated A371, Harrison Township, Mich. We also involved in the grant writing pro- Communications Guide has been pro- have properties we hope to purchase gram and now with the SEH program mulgated. A PR report was given and and have looked at others, but no addi- Chris Egan, AMC controller, spoke the efforts of the last 3 issues were used tional acquisitions yet. to accounts receivable, the impact of to show the range of articles offered. Todd Jensen, ANHC director of the Affordable Care Act, new acqui- All were thanked for their continued acquisition and refinance, covered the sition of Brentwood, earning fees to support of The Ahepan magazine hous- Affordable Assisted Living Facilities manage in order to support opera- ing section, including Consultant Diane (AALF). We have two properties in tions being capped by HUD. which is Diamantis. Andrew Kaffes, editor and mind and are close. There are oppor- impacting us, as are some state taxes. Mercury Publications. tunities in Ohio and New York State George Nardone, chair of the The Grants Committee reported on and Chicago; however, they require Finance Dept. reported that the Audit this year’s grant program. Co-chairs licenses and site control. It is a pains- Committee found all in order. He Steve Photiades and Nick Kallan went taking process but we are moving reported a need to capture past due over each of the applications received, ahead. AALF properties will be a blend fees five years or older, and all depart- announced the total availability of of mortgages and 4% or 9% tax credits. ment expenses to be shared and avail- grant funds, the number of eligible Arthur Poly, AMC president, gave able to the finance department. units and projects and then went the report citing the progress at South The Budget Committee found all to through each application as to what Carolina and reconstruction there. be straight forward. The IT Committee was requested, what was suggested to He cited the acquisition of the Fort found no concerns at this time. grant and showed the final totals. Then Wayne, Ind. for-profit property, which The Strategic Planning Committee in the discussion that followed, the

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amounts suggested and the applicants were presented a copy of Bylaws spe- Angelo Kostarides (Indianapolis) were adjusted and the final amounts cifically for their local corporation and re-elected. George Nardone (Syracuse) were agreed to. The grants were cat- the importance of this. Pres. Kostarides was elected as vice president, and egorized into AHEPA-related, outside utilized his own Board as an example of Secretary Christy Karthan (Ankeny, charities, and eligible projects grants. the importance of this document. It may Iowa) and Treasurer Nick Kallan The agenda continued into the Old be revised to suit each individual state, (Nashua, N.H.) were reelected. Business section. The status of the circumstance for the local corporation. In the election of three new mem- South Carolina projects status was pre- Also, the Board was given a list of new bers of the Executive Committee for sented and each building’s planned Board members and they granted each three-year terms elected were: E. P. rehabilitation work was detailed. Board member’s approval. Terry Mitchell, Niantic, Conn.; Steve Consultant Bob Dine will be the lead The Strategic Plan was discussed Photiades, Daytona Beach, Fla.; and on overseeing the reconstruction. and approved for the next five-year Angela Magrames (second term), The list of the projects receiving period. The Grants suggested by the Mishawaka, Ind. The vacancy cre- amounts of assistance from ANHC was committee were approved and the ated by election of George Nardone shown along with what used for were ANHC and AMC budgets for 2015-2016 as vice president would be addressed listed and reviewed. Most were for were each approved (as corrected). by the new Executive Committee in Project Advancement and others for The election of officers for the com- the future. taxes, refinance expense, title survey, ing term was conducted with Chairman The 2015 annual meeting of ANHC etc. Some were undated and some Nicholas Stratas (Mobile) and President Board of Directors was adjourned. went back to 2005. Another list detailed the advances from ANHC and AMC and the total. All this data has been due to or is AMC Executive Committee Conducts being currently researched and the corporation and/or the management’s Conference Call Meeting books are to be brought to include The Executive Committee held its third quarterly meeting via conference call in information to more accurately reflect February. All members except for Brother Dennis Kiriazides were able to participate the condition of the entities. One effect as well as AHEPA Management Company staff. will be to be able to be reimbursed AMC President/CEO Arthur Poly updated the committee on the status of the South for amounts due for recapture at any Carolina properties which are undergoing rehabilitation under the guidance of our eventual sale of assets. consultant Bob Dine. This endeavor has impacted our overall revenues. An additional Under the New Business category impact upon revenue results from HUD’s reduced management fees on some proper- was an Executive Committee report by ties. Quality Control contracts and non-AHEPA property management have generated ANHC President Kostarides. He listed income to help offset the impact on revenue. the four meetings of the committee and President Poly stated that our consultant in Washington, Andrew Kaffes, has been what was covered and any actions taken. very effective in getting our AHEPA name well known in D.C. He assured all that our Of interest was the use of a telephone properties are properly managed. conference meeting in February. The ANHC Director of Development Demetri Damaskos reported on the Louisiana importance of important areas where property status and the the Indianapolis project refinancing and its funding under charitable efforts are allowed by IRS was the ALCP/SEH program, which is new for the corporation. We have two proposed given by distributing IRS Publication acquisitions: two under development projects and three assisted living possible sites 4221-PC. The Owner Corp. was pre- in Ohio and Indiana. sented a list of actions for them to com- The project at Toledo is possibly being put up for sale and the action that might ply with and a list for the Presidents cit- be taken will be presented at the annual meeting. ing their functioning as an ANHC Board To conclude, Attorney Matt Carr reported on the Umbrella Charitable Foundation that member. Continuing in this vein, they is being formed and the Bylaws are being finalized. www.ahepa.org Summer 2015 · THE AHEPAN | 25 HOUSING

Gadoua is New Hire Two AHEPA Apts. Receive as Syracuse’s Property High HUD Inspection Marks Manager AHEPA 60 Apartments, Allentown, Pa., a 48-unit senior apartment building, recently passed a REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) Jolene Gadoua is the new on-site Property Manager inspection in December 2014. The property scored a laudable 99 out for AHEPA 37 Apartments, Syracuse, N.Y. Gadoua’s of 100. REAC is a HUD program which inspects and reports the con- job responsibilities will include: to maintain the asset dition of housing within the HUD portfolio. by contracting services and manag- The property also reported improvements in February including ing staff; ensure HUD compliance; new flat screen TVs in the community room, exercise room and sitting maintain 100% occupancy, prepare area by the laundry room. New exercise equipment was installed, reports and handle tenancy, all part which was donated by AHEPA Lehigh Chapter 60, Allentown. of the various responsibilities of the The Property Manager is Donna Jones, who has been with the position of property manager. property for four years. The building owner, AHEPA 60, Inc., is led by Gadoua was formerly with Board President Charles Mackenzie. Brother Mackenzie is responsive Jolene Gadoua National Government Services, a to the property’s needs and provides a quality environment for the Medicare contractor, as a customer service repre- residents. sentative, and as an assistant property manager for AHEPA 67-II Apartments, Cheektowaga, N.Y., has completed Casual Estates and as property manager for American repainting of all common area hallways, and installation of new floor- Properties Team. She has eight years of experience in ing of common areas in its 50-unit senior apartments. The facility will the real estate management field. She holds her TRACS be 11 years old in July. 202D certification, and EIV Income Discrepancy cer- The Property Manager is Maureen Lewis who reports that AHEPA tification. She attended Kaplan University and is a 67-II scored 99 out of 100 on a REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) resident of Baldwinsville, N.Y. inspection in December 2014. AHEPA 37 Apartments is an affordable senior AHEPA 67-II Apartments is owned by AHEPA 67-II, Inc. The prop- apartment complex consisting of 50 one-bedroom erty is co-sponsored by the local Flower City Chapter 67, Rochester, units for seniors ages 62 years of age or older. N.Y., and the AHEPA National Housing Corporation.

ANHC Awards Five “Pioneer” Scholarships

In honor of AHEPA Housing Program’s pioneers and founders, Educational Foundation for the five $2,000 scholarships: ANHC sponsors five scholarships for students who are dedi- Emmalee Skorich, neuroscience and pre-med; John Banas, cated to solving problems of the elderly. business admin; Demitra Apergis, physical therapy; Stavros This year these five were selected by the AHEPA Stefanopoulos, pre-med; and Aspasia Makris, nursing.

Emmalee Skorich John Banas Demitra Apergis Stavros Stefanopoulos Aspasia Makris

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Leonsis Headlines 2015 AHEPA Hall of Fame Class Gregory Stamos The AHEPA Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame have long been held in high esteem by the Committee has selected its 2015 Hall of Fame Greek American community, and we look Class, announced Supreme President Phillip forward to their induction this July in San Frangos and Gregory J. Stamos, chairman, Hall Francisco.” of Fame Selection Committee. The Hall of Fame Induction occurs at the The Hall of Fame Class of 2015 inductees National Athletic Luncheon held at the 93rd are: AHEPA Supreme Convention, July 3, 2015, San • Theodore (“Ted”) Leonsis, Owner, Francisco. National Hockey League Washington Stamos added that each of the inductees Capitals and the National Basketball excelled not only on the playing fields or Association Washington Wizards; within their industry, but also demonstrated Theodore (“Ted”) Leonsis • Christina Loukas, College All- character and ideals that were integral to their American and U.S. Olympic Diver; selection. • Bob Barnek, college Basketball Player; “Most significantly, they have also remained and committed to their Hellenic heritage and roots, • Paul J. Kaliades, College Football and and accordingly, all Ahepans and the commu- Baseball Player. nity eagerly anticipate their induction into the “The 2015 Induction Class is comprised Hall of Fame,” Stamos said. of individuals who have reached the highest The AHEPA Athletic Hall of Fame was levels of their respective areas of competi- established in 1974 and now includes more tion” Supreme President Frangos said. “They than 135 inductees. Christina Loukas

Athletic Notes...

Dean Demopoulos, a native of Philadelphia, Pa., is in his tenth season as an assistant coach in the NBA. Dean is currently an assistant with the Los Angeles Clippers and has been an assistant with numerous NBA teams, including the Portland Trailblazers and Seattle Supersonics. He had a long tenure as assistant coach under the legendary John Chaney at Temple University… Peter Lappas is following in his father Steve’s footsteps. Peter is an assistant coach at Fairleigh Dickinson University… Rod Balanis, Williamsburg, Va., is now in his 15th season as an asso- ciate head coach at Notre Dame University. Rod was a standout basketball player at Georgia Tech University, and follows in the footsteps of his father, George, who was the head coach at William & Mary College in 1970…Belle Koclanes finished her second season as head coach of the Dartmouth University Women’s Basketball Team…Jonathan Tsipis completed his second season as head coach of The George Washington University Women’s Basketball Team, which surpassed 20 wins and were ranked in the Top 25.

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District 1 District 3

Mother Lodge Chapter 1, Atlanta, Ga. Marathon Chapter 2, Charlotte, N.C. The chapter hosted Orthodox Christian Missions Center (OCMC) The chapter held an Assistant Missionary Director, Margo Toscas Kelley and Daughters AHEPA Sunday luncheon of Penelope Past Grand President Barbara Stavis Wolf for a special and announced the recip- evening highlighting ients of its 2015 schol- the works of OCMC arship program. Fifteen and a screening of the students were awarded DVD, “Greeks in New scholarships that totaled Orleans: 150 Years $15,500. William Gregory of Holy Trinity.” Ms. Plumides, who will attend Fordham University in the fall, Kelley gave an update received the top scholarship award. Also in April, the on the activities brothers volunteered their time at Second Harvest Food OCMC is undertak- Bank. The members sorted medical supplies for distribu- ing throughout many tion to North Carolina counties in need. countries in spreading the Orthodox faith. Ms. Wolf provided some opening remarks on the rich history of the New Orleans Greek community and the fact that it is the oldest Greek Orthodox community founded in North America. Both presentations were enthusiastically received by AHEPA family attendees.

District 4

Chester County Chapter 484, Coatesville, Pa. Chapter 277, Durham, N.C. At its scholarship awards presentation dinner, the chapter For the third consecutive year, the chapter donated presented $4,000 to four well-qualified recipients. Ahepans text books for beginning and advanced Greek language and relatives of the recipients attended the event. In addi- classes for the Greek School Program at St. Barbara’s tion to the awards presentations, Dr. George Spyropoulos Greek Orthodox Church. The chapter, in conjunction with presented a very timely topic on Diabetes and its diagno- Chapter 10, Raleigh, N.C., also hosted Supreme President sis, complications and management. Scholarship recipients Phillip Frangos, Feb. 2, 2015. District 3 Governor Jim were: Adrienne D’Agostino, Alexandra Watts, Sarah Kathryn Stasios accompanied him. During this evening, the Wanner, and Nicholas Spyropoulos. Supreme President presented AHEPA membership cer- tificates to newly initiated members. At the end of 2014, the chapter initiated five men.

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District 5 District 6

Perth Amboy Chapter 288, Raritan, N.J. SOP Perseus Chapter 322, New After 20 years of dormancy, the chapter was reactivated on March 1, Rochelle, N.Y. 2015. Supreme President Phillip Frangos, Supreme Secretary Andy Sons of Pericles Supreme Vice President Andreas Zachariades, and Supreme Governor Phil Vogis, along with several Christou and Supreme Secretary Nick Apostolou District 5 officers and Greek American community dignitaries were hosted a meeting and workshop for the brothers. The present for the reactivation. In addition, nine AHEPA chapters from young Sons elected their officers for the 2015-2016 District 5 were represented. year, and the Supreme Lodge officers assisted them in setting a chapter plan for the upcoming year. District 6 AHEPA Governor Tom Dushas also attended.

District 7

Nathan Hale Chapter 58, Hartford, Conn. Chapter 98, New Haven, In March, the chapter hosted an initiation, welcoming the District Seven Lodge. Conn. Joining Supreme Governor Frank Fotis were: District Governor Alex Boutsioulis, In cooperation with Yankee District Secretary Gregory Simones, Past District Governor Jack Isaac, and Chapter District 7, the chapter hosted a President John Melonopoulos. Two new Brothers, Tim Kontogouris and Michael symposium on religious turmoil in Haztzontantis, were initiated. Brothers George and Mike Bonatsakis prepared a lentil the Middle East at Yale University, dinner and DOP Chapter President Adele Antoniou prepared a special Greek salad. April 24, 2015. Titled, “Christianity The chapter’s Assurance Fund, which was created to benefit a deceased member’s and Islam in the Middle East: From family, now provides a $2000 benefit. a Common History to a Common Present?,” the symposium’s aim was to generate a thought-provok- ing discussion on the complicated relationship between the two faiths throughout history via a his- torical perspective. Yale Professors Stephen Davis and Frank Griffel participated on the panel. A Q&A session followed their presenta- tions.

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District 12 District 9 Chapter 78, Merillville/Gary, Ind. Chapter 35, Nashua, N.H. At the recent Meals on Wheels Volunteer Appreciation Ahepans contributed to the success of the community’s Banquet the chapter received acknowledgement for annual St. Philip Food Festival, prepping salads (the reaching the five- Brothers are known as “The Salad Kings”) and manning year volunteer mile- the gryo booth, May 15 and 16, 2015. stone. Brother Nick Gianikos accepted the Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the chapter and the team mem- bers who achieved the five-year goal were presented with a gift. (Not pictured: Lynn Ann Coil, Sam and Maria Benjamin, and Nick and Dianne Tournis.) The chapter also thanks its newest volunteer team member, Brother Jeff Farver.

Chapter 123, Hammond, Ind.

District 10

AHEPA Chapter 195, Ann Arbor, Mich. The community of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Ann Arbor, the Greek School, and friends convened at the Statue of Ypsilanti, in Ypsilanti, Mich., for the AHEPA-sponsored commemoration of Greek Independence Day, March 22, 2015. Supreme Governor Costas Boutsikakis and District 10 Governor Craig A. Theros, offered remarks. The chapter celebrated AHEPA Sunday by hosting a pan- Father Nick Kotsis cake breakfast at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, gave the blessing Hammond. More than $1,000 was raised for the campaign and Brother Nick to help rebuild Saint Nicholas National Shrine at World Stamos shared Trade Center. Special thanks to DOP Chapter 50, Hammond, his inspirational for helping to serve the food. MOA Grand President Deanna words. On April 26, Socaris was also a special guest who was on-hand for the the chapter had its event. first biannual lamb luncheon of the year, which was a successful sellout. The James Whitcomb Riley Chapter 232, chapter is proud of Brother Vasilis Pliakis, who marked the Indianapolis, Ind. one-year anniversary on March 30 for being ordained a Deacon Brother Jimmy Dimitroff received the Silver Medal Award by Metropolitan Nicholas. The Chapter presented Vasilis with from the Indiana Officials Association. He is credited for a set of Liturgical Vestments from Greece to commemorate officiating more than 7,000 games, which is believed to be a the occasion. The chapter congratulates its newly-elected offi- state record. During his officiating career, Brother Dimitroff cers: President Costas Boutsikakis; Vice President Avraam was selected to work 97 IHSAA Tournaments, including five Piniatoglou; Secretary Christos Philippou; Treasurer Craig A. state finals. He is called by many in the media a “legend” in Theros; and Warden George Papandreou. Indiana high school basketball officiating.

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District 13

Blue Ribbon District 13 The district hosted its 53rd annual scholarship dinner, May 6, 2015, Elmhurst, Ill. Twenty-two high school scholarships and six undergraduate scholarships totaling $26,000 were awarded. District 13 congrat- ulates all the students and their parents for their remarkable achievements. For 53 years, District 13 has awarded more than $700,000 in scholarship awards to more than 1,200 high school, college, and seminary students. Professor Christos G. Takoudis, University of Illinois at Chicago, keynoted the dinner. In addition, Supreme Governor Nick Kavadas gave brief remarks about AHEPA programs and the importance of giving back to the community. District 13 is grateful to Brother George Stratton, president, 13th District Scholarship Foundation, for his leadership of the foundation; to the independent evaluation com- mittee, and to Caroline Panagopoulos, event photographer.

Chapter 43, Milwaukee, Wisc. The chapter held its 56th annual scholarship awards luncheon, May 3, 2015. More than 175 were on-hand to celebrate the achievements of more than a dozen high school students and to lend support to the community’s only seminary student. Brother U.S. Army Col. John Scocos (ret.), who is the secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, was the keynote speaker. The chapter awards $25,000 annually in scholarships.

Chapter 205, Chicago A dozen Brothers volunteered their time and talent to cook dinner for 60 families at the Ronald McDonald House near Lurie Children’s Hospital, April 27, 2015. It is largest of five Ronald McDonald Houses in the Chicagoland area. The House supports the needs of families whose children are receiving treatment at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Here they offer families of hospitalized children 15-stories of care & comfort including 66 guest rooms, a rooftop healing garden, and a kitchen filled with home-cooked meals and supportive conver- sation. The chapter thanks Philly Best on Belmont for donating the cheesesteaks, Brother Spiro who brought in the Tiropitas donated by a member of Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, and Brother Sym who brought in the delicious brownies made by his mother. In addition, Supreme Governor Nick Kavadas and his parents, John and Anastasia, came from Indiana to help cook, serve, and clean.

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District 16

Alexander the Great Chapter 29, Houston SOP Sam Houston Chapter 89, Houston Thirteen recipients each received a $1,000 grant from the The chapter was reactivated under the leadership of chapter’s charitable foundation for 2014. Grantees included: AHEPA Chapter 29, Houston, April 5, 2015. The chapter Boys & Girls Harbor, Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, elected Junior Brother Dean Kaitson as chapter president. Zina Garrison Academy, Hellenic Cultural Center of the SW, Sam Houston Chapter becomes the second active Sons AHEPA 29 Educational Foundation, Emergency Aid Coalition, chapter in the district. Lawndale Art Center, Trinity Shelter/Youth Services, Fisher House, Penelope House, Hellenic College, International Orthodox Christian Charities, and Orthodox Christian Mission Center.

Chapter 518, Webster, Texas The chapter hosted its Greek Independence Day lun- cheon in March. A portion of the proceeds from the event District 17 will benefit the campaign to help rebuild Saint Nicholas National Shrine at World Trade Center.

Chapter 184, Ogden, Utah The chapter mourns the passing of Brother Rev. Deacon Peter Alex. He passed away May 1, 2015. Brother Alex served active duty in the U.S. Navy during World War II, joined the 362nd Field Artillery Battalion during the Korean War and stayed in the Army Reserve for 30 years. He later Shop AHEPA Today! worked at Hill Air Force Base as a civil servant thus serving three branches of the military. Brother Alex was ordained a Visit www.ahepa.org Deacon in the Greek Orthodox Church at the age of 58. May and click “Shop Ahepa” his memory be eternal.

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District 20

SOP Olympian Chapter 82, Los Angeles The chapter was reactivated on March 22, 2015. AHEPA District 20 Governor Wynn Storton and AHEPA Hesperia Chapter 152 President Brent Noyes, officiated over the reactivation which occurred at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Los Angeles. The chapter elected John Stokes as president. SOP Supreme Vice President and District 20 Liaison Andreas Christou welcomed the new brothers.

Coachella Valley Chapter 528, Palm Desert, Calif. The chapter celebrated AHEPA Sunday by presenting $3,250 in scholarship awards. Afterwards, the chapter held a brunch with all proceeds going toward the campaign to help rebuild Saint Nicholas National Shrine at World Trade Center. The chapter presented District 20 Governor Wynn Storton with a $1,025 donation toward the drive.

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Chapter 603, Sophia, Bulgaria The chapter celebrated AHEPA Sunday by visiting an area orphanage. The Brothers donated food, clothing and toys for the children.

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AHEPA Mourns Passing of AHEPA Mourns Passing of PSVP Gus Stefanadis PST Thomas Chase The AHEPA family mourns the passing of Past Supreme Vice AHEPA mourns the passing of Past Supreme Treasurer President Gus D. Stefanadis, Clearwater, Fla., March 19, 2015. Thomas Chase, who died March 7, 2015. He was 88. In addi- He was 83. tion to serving as Supreme Treasurer, Brother Chase chaired “Brother Stefanadis was a pillar of the Greek American the AHEPA Charitable Foundation and the Cyprus & Hellenic community who was truly dedicated to the Order and its Affairs Committee in addition to several offices at the chapter mission,” Supreme President Phillip T. Frangos said. “He will and district levels. be missed by us all and our deepest “Brother Chase was dedicated to the Order and its ideals, sympathies are with his family. May and he served the organization unselfishly in a multitude of his memory be eternal.” offices,” Supreme President Phillip T. Frangos said. “Brother In addition to serving as supreme Chase’s talents and contributions to the American Hellenic vice president, Brother Stefanadis community, and to the community at-large, will be greatly served several offices at the chapter, missed. May his memory be eternal.” Brother Chase was an district, and national levels. Raised in AHEPA Life Member of Chapter 139, Columbus, Ohio. Wilmington, N.C., he graduated from Brother Chase served in the U.S. Army during World War UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA degree II and afterwards earned his B. S. degree in Metallurgical in education. Gus was passionate about his Greek Orthodox Engineering from The Ohio State University. He also started faith and Hellenic heritage. He was a founding member of the Thomas L. Chase Scholarship in metallurgical engineering the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Wycoff, N.J., at OSU through the President’s Club; served on the advisory and a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, committee organized to assist in starting the Modern Greek Clearwater. He was an active member of the Pan-Icarian Studies Program now within the Department of the Classics Brotherhood of America. He served in multiple offices and as at OSU, and is a major financial donor for the statue of the International President for two years. He also served as the Hippocrates located in front of Meiling Hall on campus. Pan-Icarian Foundation Chairman for five years. Brother Chase was a lifetime member of Annunciation His wife, Sonja, is a Past Grand President of the Daughters Greek Orthodox Cathedral where he served six years as Parish of Penelope. Council President. He was inducted into the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. His wife of 67 years, Josie, is a Past Grand President of the Daughters of Penelope.

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