Annual Report 2018

“ONE VOICE– MANY ACCENTS” About THI The Hellenic Initiative (THI) is a global, nonprofi t, secular institution mobilizing the Greek Diaspora and Philhellene community to support sustainable economic recovery and renewal for Greece and its people. Our programs address crisis relief through strong nonprofi t organizations, led by heroic Greeks that are serving their country. They also build capacity in a new generation of heroes, the business leaders and entrepreneurs with the skills and values to promote the long term growth of Hellas.

THI Vision / Mission Statement Investing in the future of Greece through direct philanthropy and economic revitalization.

We empower people to provide crisis relief, encourage entrepreneurs, and create jobs.

We are The Hellenic Initiative (THI) – a global movement of the Greek Diaspora

ABOUT THE COVER

THI VENTURE FAIR ATHENS Participants, Judges, THI Board Members from around the world and Staff share a moment together on the stage celebrating the accomplishments of the day. To All the Friends of THI,

We, the members of the Executive THI connects Diaspora Greeks to to rebuild trust and confidence Committee, wish to express to all people on the ground in Greece in having dealings with and in of you, the supporters and friends who are working to make our Greece. THI is a non-political of The Hellenic Initiative, our ancient Homeland a better place organization which respects the deepest gratitude for the trust and for all. Whether it is volunteering sovereignty of the Greek Nation, confidence you have shown to our with NGOs, or helping young but we also explore policies that organization for the past six years. entrepreneurs get a leg up, or are beneficial. Our mission is to connect the encountering Greece’s many Diaspora with Greece in ways that challenges with new perspective We are grateful to all those are both salutary for Greece, and and sensitivity, all of us are that have trusted us with their valuable for the Diaspora. evolving and growing with the resources and their confidence to modern Greece that is often do right by Greece during these One thing we have learned is far removed from our personal years of economic woe. The crisis that bringing Greece’s many narratives. may be over “officially” in the eyes needs into focus throughout the of some, but the effects will last Diaspora has led, for many, to a The Hellenic Initiative exists to for decades. As we continue our renewed relationship with their give opportunity and voice to the mission of investing, empowering, homeland. For too long, Greece Diaspora, to be of real assistance and encouraging, we invite you to has been a family memory, a place to Greece and its People. Our join us. Greece needs us, and we to go on vacation, and an idea of programs are conducted with need Greece. history and the past. But Greece is genuine accountability and so much more. transparency, and are designed –The THI Executive Committee

Andrew N. Liveris George P. Stamas Dean Dakolias George A. David Chairman President

William P. Doucas Muhtar Kent, Emeritus Nicholas Lazares George M. Logothetis

Dennis Mehiel Alexander Navab John Pappajohn Michael G. Psaros

George Sakellaris Marianna V. Vardinoyannis Harry Wilson Fr. Alexander Karloutsos Honorary Advisor

Princess Tatiana Giannis Antetokounmpo International Ambassador International Ambassador WHAT’S INSIDE?

THI IN ATHENS JULY 2018  4 Read about the activities of THI in Athens this summer – from the First Global Diaspora Summit to the Venture Fair and all the attendant activities (including supporting young Greek-Americans giving back to Greece!)

GREECE WILDFIRE RELIEF EFFORTS  24 The national calamity of this summer is being met by THI’s efforts to meet both immediate and long-term needs in the face of this tragedy.

THE 5TH ANNUAL GALA  30 The THI Annual Gala is the event of the year for the Greek Diaspora, bringing together leaders from across continents to raise awareness and funds to help Greece.

THI PROGRAM UPDATE  46 THI, including THI Australia and THI Canada supplied over $1.5 million to both crisis relief efforts and entrepreneurial initiatives in Greece and, for the first time, in Cyprus.

THI AROUND THE WORLD  56 The Hellenic Initiative is truly an international movement of the Greek Diaspora. THI Australia, THI Canada, and the emerging THI UK through its London Event.

THI NEW LEADERS  94 THI New Leaders have continued to evolve over the the past year, with an emerging circle of leadership that is looking to expand its mission.

CORPORATE FRIENDS OF THI  98 THI truly appreciates the support of corporations and companies who have given of their funding and resources through the years to support our mission in Greece.

MEET THE CHAIRMAN  104 Since the inception of THI, Andrew N. Liveris has chaired Board of Directors. With an extraordinary career at the Dow Chemical Company, he inspires the mission of The Hellenic Initiative.

PROFILE OF A THI BOARD MEMBER  110 Ted Leonsis is a true example of the Greek-American success story, with a narrative that spans the Internet revolution to championship professional sports teams.

FRIENDS OF THI  114 We thank all of our donors, great and small, who from 2012 to the present have made our mission to Greece possible with their generosity and confidence in our transparency and accountability. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President Bill Clinton Muhtar Kent, Emeritus George Sakellaris Honorary Chairman Nicholas Lazares Marianna V. Vardinoyannis Andrew N. Liveris Chairman George M. Logothetis Harry Wilson George P. Stamas Dennis Mehiel Father Alexander Karloutsos President Honorary Advisor

Dean Dakolias Alexander Navab Princess Tatiana International Ambassador George A. David John Pappajohn Giannis Antetokounmpo William P. Doucas Michael G. Psaros International Ambassador

BOARD MEMBERS

Nicholas W. Alexos Arianna Huffington Corinne Mentzelopoulos

Maria Allwin Constantine Karides C. Dean Metropoulos Drake Behrakis Savas Konstantinides Nick Mitaros John P. Calamos, Sr. John S. Koudounis

Aris Candris Nikos Koumettis Nikos Mouyiaris

John Catsimatidis Amb. Eleni Kounalakis Nicholas G. Pappas

Achilles Constantakopoulos Ted Leonsis Nikos Stathopoulos Jeremy Downward Alexander Macridis George Svokos George Frazis George Marcus

John D. Georges Panos Marinopoulos George Tsunis THI IN ATHENS JULY 2018 Read about the activities of THI in Athens this summer – from the First Global Diaspora Summit to the Venture Fair and all the attendant activities (including supporting young Greek- Americans giving back to Greece!) THE CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE ANDREW N. LIVERIS ONE VOICE–MANY ACCENTS

ix years ago, when people. And inclusiveness THI convened its first Global the economic crisis in remains a core value for THI. Summit this past July as a Greece was at its peak, a beginning of our “globality.” Sfew Hellenes and Philhellenes From the beginning, our mantra As we all know, Hellenism came together and said that was “Crawl, Walk, Run.” And as in our respective countries the Diaspora had to respond. someone who has long worked had become very tribal. The And we did something that I for an institution that’s decades people of Melbourne were think was quite unusual. We old (or young), I understand not talking to the people of enlisted that most magnificent that culture change happens Sydney; the people of Montreal Philhellene of them all, one person at a time. Which weren’t talking to the people President Bill Clinton, to come means it is very hard work. of Toronto. The people of Los with us to Athens on a very You’ve got to touch the hearts Angeles weren’t talking to the hot July day, and we formed a of everyone. You can send people of New York. We had movement of the Diaspora – them all the reading material one language, but not one The Hellenic Initiative. you want, you can even provide voice. Now we are becoming funding, which makes for very one voice with many accents. That movement is going short-term alliances. But if strong and, indeed, building you really want to advance For six years, we at THI have momentum. In part that is the cause that you believe in, been – in the old McKinsey because we understood that you have to touch people’s adage – “storming, forming, for the movement to be long- hearts. In that spirit, we have to norming.” We have been term, it had to be inclusive. touch the hearts of the Greek brainstorming for six years. We Take a moment to dwell on Diaspora and indeed, become are now forming our future, that word. It’s a twenty-first vital partners with the People and very soon, it will become century word. The people of of Greece. normal for people to talk the twentieth century were about the Greek Diaspora with exclusive. Many of the people These last six years THI Board admiration, in the way they talk of the twentieth-first century members and THI staff have about the Irish and the Jewish and the millennials who are brought our Hellenic Diaspora Diasporas. Isn’t that a vision we guiding us are inclusive. At countries together for the cause all can aspire to? the same time, we see the of Greece and Hellenism. We rise of populism, tribalism, and are no longer the Diaspora who Help us help Greece. Join us! sexism, not to mention hatred, come to Greece just to invest, racial bigotry, and oppression, make a quick dollar, and leave. because we as a society have We’re here to rebuild Hellenism to learn what inclusiveness to its inevitably strong future. means, again. A future where the word “ἐγώ” no longer means ego, where Andrew N. Liveris Movements like ours are humility is our national trait, springing up everywhere, where courage and resilience notably amongst the young are our mantra. AMERICAN SCHOOL OF CLASSICAL STUDIES Global Diaspora Summit Traditionally, the end of June has been the time for the THI Annual Athens Venture Fair. This year and for the Fourth Venture Fair, THI expanded its program and included for the first time, a THI Global Diaspora Summit.

Vardinoyannis, at an amazing Library for their extraordinary concert at the Odeon of Herodes hospitality. Representatives from Atticus given by Nana Mouskouri THI (Worldwide), THI Australia, to raise funds for ELPIDA, the THI Canada and the emerging extraordinary children’s cancer THI UK spent the day together, In addition to the Venture Fair and hospital that she founded. whose purpose was to give the the Summit, THI Board Members members of THI from around were included in a celebration The Global Diaspora Summit took the world a forum to explore the of USA Independence Day place at the American School of current situation in Greece and at the home of the American Classical Studies in Athens, within the prospects for the future. Ambassador, Geoffrey Pyatt, the world-famous Gennadius and were guests of our newest Library’s Cotsen Hall and thanks The day opened with remarks board member, Marianna V. are due to the School and the from Andrew N. Liveris, THI Board

6 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 Chairman (please see them Alexandra Martinou, President on the facing page), George P. of Together for Children, Lena Stamas, THI Board President, and Papalexopoulou, Vice President of new THI Board Member Marianna Desmos, and Marco Veremis, Co- V. Vardinoyannis, (Goodwill founder and Executive Chairman Ambassador UNESCO, President Upstream (representing Junior ELPIDA Friends’ Association Achievement). of Children with cancer, and President Orama ELPIDAS In the third session, THI Treasurer Association). Aris Candris, THI Board Member Jeremy Downward, THI Australia Longtime friends of THI from the President Nicholas G. Pappas and McKinsey organization managed THI Canada Co-President John the day, and special thanks are Sotos shared “Lessons Learned due to Ernestos Panayiotou from from our Regions.” This was a the Athens Office and to Solveigh spirited discussion of how each Hieronimus who traveled from Diaspora population can increase Munich, Germany to moderate the the sum total of mission of THI. three sessions. The afternoon closed session In the first session, United States was facilitated again by McKinsey, Ambassador to the Hellenic with only THI Board Members and colleagues, who help make our Republic Geoffrey R. Pyatt and organizing staff present. Here activities in Athens special. Yannis Stournaras, Governor of was an opportunity to drill down the Bank of Greece, engaged on the core mission of THI and Our Summit, the agenda for in a dialogue (with question and increase effectiveness. One of the which is also enclosed, included answer) about the economic key determinations coming from presentations by the Chairman future of Greece and the the session was the decision to of the National Bank of Greece consequences of the crisis and open a THI Office in Athens by and several other business and decade of austerity. the end of 2018. community leaders. Following the Summit, our Board members as In the second session, impact We were particularly gratified well as several Board members stories from the field were of our Venture Fair and THI from our Australia affiliate met shared by representatives Summit the following day on July to discuss the progress of THI from NGOs with whom THI has 6th to be joined by a number and a frame work for future THI built successful partnerships: of our Australian and Canadian activities.

TheHellenicInitiative.org 7 MUSEUM OF CYCLADIC ART THI Corporate Ambassadors On Wednesday, In order to assist THI in and philanthropic programs funding and energizing direct throughout the calendar year. July 4th, the law philanthropic aid for those firm of Papapolitis in need and empowering To date, the following firms have entrepreneurs in Greece, joined: & Papapolitis held Nicholas Papapolitis inaugurated • Brook Street Equity Partners a reception at the the THI Corporate Ambassador’s LLP Museum of Cycladic Campaign Program, which he chairs. Corporate Ambassador’s • Dolphin Capital Partners Art to celebrate their generous contributions help • Papapolitis & Papapolitis 120th year Anniversary sustain the THI’s and fund and to honor The its economic development • The Margi Hellenic Initiative, now in its 6th year of operation.

TheHellenicInitiative.org 9 10 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 TheHellenicInitiative.org 11 ATHENS HILTON HOTEL 4th Annual Venture Fair

The day before the Global Diaspora Summit, THI conducted our 4th Athens Venture Fair.

By all accounts, the Venture Fair gets bigger and better every year. The judges this year were: Peter Abraam (AUS), Paul W. Doucas III (USA), Jeremy Downward(GR), George Giovas (AUS), Cleo Lymberis (GR), Nicholas G. Pappas (AUS), and Peter Polydor (USA/CA). The judges vetted our selected corporate presenters before and during the live “Shark Tank” process.

The ten Corporate presenters were selected out of a universe of 80 applicants. Those companies were:

B2B Wave, an innovative Kalepso, the first end- Natech, which develops Olyra, which uses PD Neurotechnology, B2B ecommerce to-end Encrypted Cloud and supports integrated traditional Greek crops which aims to ordering and catalog Database System; IT solutions in the in its all-natural on-the- dramatically improve solution for wholesale international financial go breakfast snacks; the quality of life of distributors and institution market; Parkinson’s patients with manufacturers; its optimal timing and dosage devices;

Think Silicon ultra-low power | vivid graphics

Pobuca, a producer of Quantimetrica, Feel, whose wristband Think Silicon, which Viral Loops – a digital assistants which specializing in voice emotional monitoring is focused on more marketing platform that facilitate the company recognition software and device aims to transform efficient graphics incentivizes clients to contacts process; hardware; how mental health is technology; promote the firms they monitored; work with.

12 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 For the very first time, the top three companies were awarded prize money; these prizes were as follows:

Viral Loops PD Neurotechnology Think Silicon € 10,000 €6,000 €4,000 Awarded from THI Australia Awarded from THI Awarded from THI

TheHellenicInitiative.org 13 JUDGING PANEL

Peter Abraam Paul W. Doucas III Jeremy Downward George Giovas Group Executive Advisor Chief Operating Officer Executive Director Managing Director and Findex Elutions Inc. Aristeus Financial Co-Founder Services Ltd Axius Partners Pty Limited

14 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 Cleo Lymberis Nicholas Papapolitis Dr. Nicholas Pappas AM Peter Polydor Pillarstone Managing Partner Chairman CEO Papapolitis & Papapolitis Bank of Sydney Ergo Capital LLP Athens – London

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For the past four years, THI has used the extraordinary services of Kurt Heiar, from the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial VentureGarden is the result of the preparation of all the companies Center and joined effort of ALBA Graduate to participate in the Annual the Henry B. Business School at The American Athens Venture Fair. In fact, due to Tippie College College of Greece and Anatolia scheduling, 2018 was the first time School of Business at The that Kurt was not present for the of Business at American College of Thessaloniki. actual day-of presentations, but, the University of The discussion that shaped as ever, it was obvious that each VentureGarden started by the company had been fine-tuned by Iowa, to sharpen intention of The Hellenic Initiative a professional entrepreneur. the skillsets of to set up a program that supports This year, following an our participants entrepreneurs in Greece. The program is materialized by the outstanding event last year at in the entrepreneurship centers at the “egg” (“Enter, Grow, Go”) VentureGarden each aforementioned school incubator in Athens that was and has a dedicated team that followed by thousands on Programs at manages and implements. The FaceBook, it was decided to ALBA (American program runs independently in share Kurt’s mission around Greece, in cities where College of both schools, but adheres to the common underlying educational VentureGarden has done small Greece) in philosophy, similar processes and programs (called “GreenHouses”) Athens and at identical calendar implementation. and in new ones as well. Anatolia College Because of Kurt’s special talents, The result was the “THI Innovation he has been integrated into the and Entrepreneurship Tour” from in Thessaloniki. June 12 – 21, organized by THI

TheHellenicInitiative.org 17 Director of Programming Michael there are many bright and eager and finishing up in Athens, is all Printzos with local communities, entrepreneurs who are ready and about the mentoring, in the same universities, the US Embassy and willing to help turn their country way that the Venture Fair is all Consulates. Hundreds of budding around. But they need mentoring about the capital. THI is planning entrepreneurs had the opportunity and capital. bigger and better opportunities in to hear Kurt, dialogue and network the future. with each other. As so many This tour, which visited the already know, the entrepreneurial following cities: Thessaloniki, A few comments heard during the ecosystem in Greece is young, and Xanthi, Evoia, Patras, Kalamata, tour are:

ATHENS

Tapping into this strong entrepreneurial spirit is critical to Greece’s success. THI’s work in developing business leaders corresponds with one of the United States key objectives: supporting Greece’s economic recovery and growth.”

Geoffrey R. Pyatt U.S. Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic

In a great initiative by the Hellenic Initiative, Kurt Heiar CHALKIDA offered us his accumulated wisdom through a highly inspirational interactive speech. Congratulations and great big thanks!”

Fanis Spanos Deputy Governor of Central Greece, Regional Division of Evia

18 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 PATRAS

THESSALONIKI

From how to transform business ideas to solving real needs, to what investors want, this talk from Kurt Heiar, involved everything a startup needs to understand to pursue success.”

Dr. Paraskevi Giourka Unit of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Democritus University of Thrace.

XANTHI

If you’re not failing every now and again, it’s a sign you’re not doing anything innovative, this is what we learned from Kurt Heiar and THI.”

Dimitris Giannakoudis Xanthi TechLab Coordinator

TheHellenicInitiative.org 19 20 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 SARONIDA BEACH NHSA Beach Cleanup

Concluding the week of July 4th With over 50 volunteers, the industrial tires, and several large in Athens, The Hellenic Initiative Beach Clean-up resulted in pieces of plastic. Several more sponsored the The National 792 pounds of trash, including participants from the Saronikos Hellenic Student Association recyclable items, being removed Young Volunteers in Action, and from the coast line, which was (NHSA) of North America, Inc., in from the Municipality of Saronida, then sorted and analyzed by collaboration with ethelon and iSea. Divers from Poseidon joined the volunteers from iSea, in their inaugural day-long Club Dive Center also assisted NHSA, ethelon, and iSea. Portes Beach Clean-up at Saronida in the removal of trash from Magazine media also sponsored Beach on July 7, 2018. inside the water, including three the event.

TheHellenicInitiative.org 21 Following the successful Beach the lunch to be donated to the in hosting an inaugural Beach Clean-up, all participants were Communal Kitchen of Saronida, Clean-up with the purpose of invited for lunch at Anchor Café a non-profit organization that bringing together students of nearby. As a parting gift, and distributes left over food from Hellenic descent from the U.S. in line with the message of events to local families in need. and locals for a good cause. sustainability and environmental The event was inspired by For years at the THI Annual New consciousness, NHSA provided environmentally oriented York Galas, NHSA has provided all participants with a toothbrush discussions at the NHSA Atlanta constructed from bamboo by convention in the fall of 2017 the volunteers who check you BeMyFlower, a sustainable with the co-founder of ethelon, in and help in al kinds of ways. Greece-based company. Kostapanos Miliaresis. In line THI was very proud to support Additionally, the leaders of with the convention theme of them taking time from their travels Saronikos Young Volunteers in environmentalism, NHSA was in Greece to give back in this Action collected excess food from inspired to partner with ethelon helpful, sustainable way.

50 VOLUNTEERS, RESULTING IN 792 POUNDS OF TRASH

22 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 TheHellenicInitiative.org 23 GREECE WILDFIRE RELIEF EFFORTS The national calamity of this summer is being met by THI’s efforts to meet both immediate and long-term needs in the face of this tragedy.

ATHENS THI Greece Wildfire Relief Fund

The Greek wildfires that ravaged Rafina I am sorry that I cannot put my and Mati were a hands to work towards helping the national tragedy of near biblical proportions. restoration of the victims to their The death toll was homes. May God’s blessing go with devastating, over ninety perished. Hundreds of you, the workers, and the victims families were displaced and lives ruined. and their families.”

The Hellenic Initiative and transparency about how the provide emergency assistance commenced at once to bring funds raised are to be used and to survivors of the recent fires awareness to the needs in accounted for. that devastated the areas in and Greece, and to raise funds to around Rafina, Greece. Half of the assist those whose lives were so There are both short-term and funding ($25,000) was applied to cruelly shattered. The response long-term needs. Working with a grocery store voucher program to THI’s appeal, and to the other International Orthodox Christians to provide immediate assistance Diaspora-wide organizations Charities, THI supported a to an estimate 168 families who has been very heartening. THI “Recovery Assistance for lost their principal residence. The is committed to full disclosure Greece Fire Survivors” project to other half of the funding ($25,000)

26 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 I’m more than happy to become more actively engaged with THI in any capacity possible -- I have been following the organization’s activities closely and I admire the achievements.”

The gratitude is mine for all that The Hellenic Initiative is doing for our beloved country! Thank you!”

was used to support clean-up effective way to meet the current and was established by a small efforts through the provision of needs of the affected population. group of women who became approximately seventy-seven nuns to fulfill their wish to large capacity trash receptacles. For the long-term response, provide a home and solace to IOCC partnered with Apostoli the THI focus is on the Lyreion children less fortunate. Its mission and city officials in Rafina on the Orphanage. Thankfully no lives is to provide a loving home implementation of its response were lost as a result of the environment and good education to this crisis. The proposal was fires, but much of the facilities to children from deprived predicated upon consultations was destroyed (pictured). The backgrounds. with local officials on the most Orphanage dates back to 1967

TheHellenicInitiative.org 27 I recently visited Greece for the first time (a few islands and Athens) and the country and culture has a very special place in my heart. I was en route to Sikinos via ferry when I first heard news of the fires. I am most inspired by the work that the Hellenic Initiative is doing and am glad that I could contribute to the fire relief efforts.”

28 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 In May I had the good fortune to travel across the Pelopponesos, and also to Kythira and Tino islands. We met so many kind and generous people along the way and their actions demonstrate all that is excellent in Greece. My thoughts go out to those directly affected by this horrific tragedy and the relief efforts, which likely will be lengthy. Thank you for the good work you are doing. It is appreciated.”

The children that have been The fire destroyed nearly In addition, 3 school buses, 2 raised in the orphanage include everything. In detail, from the trucks, and 1 tractor were entirely children whose biological parents assessment by the Vardinoyannis destroyed and an olive grove have died and/or children whose Group, the buildings affected by with more than 1,000 trees was parents, for various reasons, fire were as follows: scorched to the ground. are unable to look after them. The orphanage was like a small • 1 house for elderly people / THI is working with the village with family houses, 2000 m2 = 21,500 ft2 Orphanage and many interested common areas such as a library, parties to effectuate a rebuilding • 1 house for orphans / 350m2. plan and a way for The Hellenic cafeteria, children’s playground, = 3,767 ft2 and also a primary school for Initiative to participate in that rebuilding in a meaningful way. the younger children. Secondary • 1 Admin building / 250m2 = school age children were taken 2691 ft2 to their local school using a bus. Children who live in Lyreion come • 1 Admin building (accounting from all ages, backgrounds, and dept) / 200m2 = 2,150 ft2 ethnicities. • 1 warehouse, repair workshop / 700m2 = 7,535 ft2

TheHellenicInitiative.org 29 THE 5TH ANNUAL GALA

The THI Annual Gala is the event of the year for the Greek Diaspora, bringing together leaders from across continents to raise awareness and funds to help Greece.

The Hellenic Initiative’s 5th Annual Gala raised more than $2 million

NEW YORK CITY

September 29, 2017 proved to THI leads the Greek diaspora be a night to remember, in every community internationally in sense of the word. The Hellenic raising awareness and capital for Initiative’s Fifth Annual Gala Greece. Funds raised through was held September 29, 2017 the Gala will be invested in at the New York Hilton. As THI entrepreneurial programs in Executive Committee Member Greece. The gala also supports Michael Psaros observed, over Greek NGOs that foster economic nine hundred people filled the development opportunities Ballroom of the New York Hilton. and provide crisis relief for The Gala is the largest and underserved communities in most successful Greek Diaspora Greece, particularly children. fundraising event and is attended by Greeks from the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia.

32 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 THE LINKS CLUB

The night before, a reception and honoree, The Hellenic George Logothetis, Founder, was held at the Links Club by THI Entrepreneurship Award (HEA Chairman, and CEO of LIBRA Board Members from around the and now part of “envolve”), GROUP spoke to the assembled globe for the honorees, Marianna funded and administered by about the HEA. The Greek V. Vardinoyannis, founder and LIBRA GROUP. Special invitees entertainment sensation, Sakis president of the Marianna were representatives of the New Rouvas, (now the ELPIDA Charity Vardinoyannis Foundation, of Leaders of THI, the under-40 Foundation president and a ELPIDA’s Association of Friends organization that is gaining steam longtime “Messenger” for ELPIDA) of Children With Cancer, and of to be a worldwide Diaspora represented Mrs. Vardinoyannis the ORAMA ELPIDAS Volunteer movement for the next generation and spoke at the event. Bone Marrow Donor Registry, of leadership in the Omogeneia.

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2017 GALA HONOREES

MARIANNA V. VARDINOYANNIS

Marianna V. Vardinoyannis, a the ORAMA ELPIDAS Volunteer Award, funded and administered visionary who, has devoted her Bone Marrow Donor Registry. by THE LIBRA GROUP on behalf life to charity and social solidarity, Since 1999 she has been of THI, supports Greek startup also has been helping to fight Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO companies. The award has childhood cancer and support promoting the protection of granted more than $5.7 million human rights. She is founder children and has earned awards to 19 promising Greek startups and president of the Marianna and international recognition for over the past four years. The 2017 Vardinoyannis Foundation, of her extensive humanitarian work. winners will have the opportunity ELPIDA’s Association of Friends to share $1.49 million, along with of Children With Cancer, and of The Hellenic Entrepreneurship mentoring and business support.

36 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 It is very important to me that this prize is being awarded here, in the United States. In a country that embraced Greeks in difficult times and gave them the opportunity to prove that they have the power to stand out, excel and create international standards, proving everyday that they can achieve the “impossible”, because this is what characterizes all Greeks of Diaspora: their power to create and succeed. The power of their soul.”

Marianna V. Vardinoyannis ELPIDA’s Association of Friends of Children With Cancer

A Waterford crystal “Truffle Bowl” selected for the Award has the famous exhortation of Peleus to his son, Achilles, (Iliad 11:784) – “αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν, always excel” inscribed on each, was presented to each, dated and with a personalized dedication.

The Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award was born out of a belief which I know is echoed by everyone in The Hellenic Initiative: that beneath the negative headlines and beyond the cloud of economic uncertainty, Greece is not just another entrepreneurial nation but a really exceptional one. You only have to look around this room: wherever Greeks go they create wealth, promote culture and attract admiration.”

Jimmy Athanasopoulos Hellenic Entrepreneurship Award

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MASTER OF CEREMONIES SAKIS ROUVAS

Leading Greek artist Sakis Rouvas served as the evening’s emcee and performed to the delight of all guests. Distinguished for his charity work and social responsibility, Rouvas is the messenger of ELPIDA’s Association of Friends of Children With Cancer.

Entertainment and dancing was provided by the famous Jimmy Vali Band.

Speakers included advertising legend George Fertitta CEO of Bloomberg Associates, and Julia Chatterley, co-anchor “Bloomberg Markets” and “What’d You Miss?”

40 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 There are some people in this world who know that with every blessing in their own life, there comes a responsibility to bless others, especially the most vulnerable among us. Marianna V. Vardinoyannis is one of those people.”

Sakis Rouvas

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44 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 TheHellenicInitiative.org 45 THI PROGRAM UPDATE

THI, including THI Australia and THI Canada supplied over $1.5 million to both crisis relief efforts and entrepreneurial initiatives in Greece and, for the first time, in Cyprus.

THI Program Update 2017-2018 The Hellenic Inititive’s Programs continue to fund nonprofit NGOs and entrepreneurial intiatives to improve the life of the Greek People. For the past year, THI, together with THI Australia and THI Canada has processed US $1,514,095. THI has provided US $1,165,000, THI Australia has provided US$195,161 (A$267,764), and THI Canada has provided US$153,934 (C$200,000). Below, the grants are summarized.

2017 – 2018 THI USA: US$1,165,000 (28 grants)

Desmos Together for Children Crete Cardio

$25,000 $50,000 $50,000

This was the fourth and final Part of a wider $150k donation A continuation of an engagement installment of a $100,000 grant that runs through 2017-2018 and with this clinic, THI is the largest that provided the salaries of five supported ten organizations sponsor of the only public cardio interns working for five different working with children and their surgery department in the island nonprofits during one calendar families. of Crete. The waiting period for year. services went down from eleven to three weeks. The department is operating on nine patients on average every month, up from one per month before the THI Cyprus 3rd grant was provided. Olympics Innovation and $50,000 Entrepreneurship Forum This is the second installment in a four-year commitment in Symplefsi conjunction with the Leventis and $15,000 Latsis Foundations helping Greek/ $25,000 Cypriot athletes as they prepare THI’s first programmatic for the Tokyo 2020 Games. engagement in Cyprus as a main THI sponsored this year’s sponsor of this forum promoting Symplefsi trip to Agathonisi startups from the Cypriot and through this grant, a new, academia in a Venture Fair prefabricated wing for the local competition. public school was delivered. Agathonisi is one of the most remote islands in the Aegean Sea.

48 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 Cleo Research VentureGarden MIT Enterprise Forum

$25,000 $150,000 $25,000

THI has been funding Cleo The program has had nearly 2,000 THI was the Gold sponsor of the Research in its fight against applicants, 670 participants, 620 MITEF startup competition. hospital-acquired diseases and class hours, over 900 mentoring the overuse of antibiotics within hours, 8 cities visited, and 230 Greek public hospitals. mentors and experts engaged with the companies being created. That is the outcome after 4 years of this program. This year over SXSW 120 participants in Athens and Thessaloniki enrolled in the $25,000 GivMed program which had a special coverage on SKAI TV. For the fifth year, THI supported $15,000 startups to attend the SXSW Interactive Festival in Austin, TX, THI was one of first funders of in pursuit of finding new business this newly launched nonprofit. opportunities and access to The program connects people financing. This program is funded in with unused pharmaceuticals Delphi Economic partnership with the US Embassy in with nonprofits that need them. Forum Athens. This is done in an automated way and through the use of an online platform that THI helped launch. $15,000 GivMed’s story was featured in a BBC story. Supporting for the third year the Delphi Economic Forum. Fulbright

$25,000

Ithaca Laundry THI funded one Greek scholar with Higgs his field trip to the US and a 2-day “Train the Trainer” workshop. All THI $10,000 aid is focused towards supporting $25,000 Greek public high school teachers. THI funded this newly formed mobile laundry unit for the THI funded the country’s first homeless of Athens. accelerator program for nonprofits with 12 organizations going through the 2 cycles within a year. Junior Achievement

VentureFair $10,000 ReGeneration For a third consecutive year, THI $50,000 funded the “Virtual Company” competition of 2,000 Greek high Funded the Athens 3rd THI Venture $240,000 school students launching virtual Fair, including $10,000 in prize enterprises and then competing money. Over 200 companies and 500 by school to win the first place internships have been created so and represent Greece to the pan- far. Last year over 200 interns were European competition. This year matched in 6-month placements over 200 Greek public and private with over 80% renewing their schools participated from across contracts. The program has now the country. advanced to cover more territory (Thessaloniki/Northern Greece) and also vertical cycles specific to IT.

TheHellenicInitiative.org 49 Galilee Beach Clean Up ELPIDA Youth

$30,000 $7,500 $32,500

THI funded partial operations of the THI funded the National Hellenic Support for a second consecutive first hospice in Greece launched Student Association during their year of the ELPIDA summer camp through the efforts of Metropolitan summer mission to clean a Greek for children fighting cancer. Nikolaos of Mesogaias and beach. Lavreotikis. Home Project

THI Easter Appeal $32,500 Accelerate Greece A grant supporting the salaries $7,500 of a full time child psychiatrist $15,000 and a part-time pychologist. Both Donation towards Together for of them provide services to all THI provided the opportunity to 3 Children as part of THI’s Easter 220 children at the 11 shelters promising startups to participate in campaign. that the organization runs for a week-long acceleration program unaccompanied children in Irvine, California (http://www. accelerategreece.com). Companies meet and interact with experts, fund managers, and other Silicon Valley professionals. Thessaloniki International Fair

$10,000

IOCC THI cooperated with the US Embassy in Athens during this $25,000 year’s TIF, the United States being the honored country. THI For a fifth consecutive year, THI sponsorship is towards a TED-like is working with IOCC helping at event that will be hosted at the its efforts to provide relief and main pavilion. development support to the people most affected by the economic crisis. IOCC Attika Wildfires Response

METAdrasi $50,000

$125,000 In response to the tragic fires, THI has worked with IOCC Through this grant, THI has been supporting the areas clean up by supporting, fully, the operations of purchasing 77 litter bins, as well the Samos unit for unaccompanied as the wellbeing of 168 families by children. providing fresh grocery prepaid cards.

50 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 2017 – 2018 THI Australia: A$267,764 (8 grants) / US$195,161

Axion Hellas Axion Hellas Emfasis

A$33,264 A$50,000 A$26,250

Karpathos school sports facilities. Mission providing health care to Mobile support units assisting the remote communities in Psara and homeless. Chios.

Boroume PedTrauma A$18,000 Boroume A$46,000 Balance from 2017 approved A$35,500 grant, Farmer’s Market program. Equipping Pediatric trauma units Renewal on the Farmer’s market in Greek public hospitals. program.

Emfasis Attika Wildfires A$8,750 Response

Mobile support unit. A$50,000

2017 – 2018 THI Canada: C$200,000 (3 grants) / US$153,934

SOS Villages Doctors for the World Prolepsi/Diatrofi

C$50,000. C$50,000. C$50,000

Supporting the SOS Babies Funds were used to purchase Funds were used to secure meals Home focused on the care and vaccines, medicines and other for 450 students for the 2017- protection of abused babies medical products and to pay 2018 academic year. Prolepsis/ and infants. Funds were used for the rent for the polyclinics Diatrofi provides one daily meal to to purchase food and nutritious operating in Chania and children attending public schools meals for these babies. Patras. Doctors for the World a of poor background. In some member of Medecins Du Monde cases, this school lunch is the International, work tirelessly only meal some of these children together with hundreds of receive on a regular basis. volunteers to provide access to healthcare to most vulnerable parts of the population and to those often living below the poverty line. In these polyclinics, they offer medical consultation Attika Wildfires and examinations, vaccinations, Response social support and referrals to secondary healthcare units. C$50,000

TheHellenicInitiative.org 51 Crisis Relief

Since 2012 THI has distributed against hospital acquired minors in the island of Lesvos. over 2,1 million meals working diseases found in Greek public In 2018 it repeated a donation with partners like “IOCC” hospitals. towards the same cause helping and “SOS Childrens’ Villages the organization provide a Greece”. THI has been working with shelter and support to the “Desmos” since 2014. Last year children who fled war zones. Working with “Doctors of the it fully funded 5 interns working World” THI and THI Canada has for 5 nonprofits for one year Working with “Symplefsi”, a vaccinated over 10,000 children. helping them build capacity and network of volunteers visiting They have also supported over launch new services for their remote islands with their boats 13,000 people with primary and beneficiaries. offering much needed assistance secondary dental treatments and to the local populations, THI built 1,000 women in receiving testing THI was among the first donors a new prefabricated teaching (ultrasounds, mammograms etc.) to support the operations of class for the public school of the the first ever hospice in Greece remote island of Agathonisi. For 5 consecutive years THI called “Galillee”. Through this has been a supporter of grant terminally ill patients in THI is supporting the work of the “Together for Children” Attika receive access to hospice the “HOME Project” in Athens. association. An umbrella care and a paradigm is being This program is providing. The organization that supports over established in the country. “HOME Project” is a unifying 30,000 children each year initiative set up to address the struggling with poverty, abuse, THI Australia is working with needs of refugees and refugee chronic diseases and various “Boroume” for a second year children in particular who have disabilities supporting the “Farmers’ Market” arrived in Greece alone. program. The program reduces “Prolepsis/Diatrofi” has found the food waste by coordinating For a second year in a row THI is the support from both THI the collection and donation helping 11 athletes from Greece and THI Canada in providing of their fresh produce, which and Cyprus to prepare for the schoolchildren with daily meals. otherwise would have been Tokyo2020 Games. 150,000 meals were given to wasted. students whose families suffer THI Australia is working with from food insecurity. THI was one of the first donors “Emfasis” protecting and helping supporting the operations of the homeless and rough- For 3 consecutive years THI the “GivMed” platform. An easy sleepers of Athens and Piraeus has been supporting the Cardio to use application allowing through street work initiatives Surgery Dept. of the University the donation of drugs from and visits by mobile units. Hospital in Heraklion Crete individuals to nonprofits that providing life saving services to need them, that would otherwise THI is a supporter of “Higgs”. the patients on Greece’s most be disposed. The country’s only acceleration populated island. program designed and offered THI is working with “Ithaca for small scale nonprofits looking Since 2015 THI has been Laundry” offering a mobile to scale their impact. working with “MDA Hellas” laundry service for the homeless fully funding the operations in 5 locations across Athens. THI was the sole sponsor to of the organization’s unit in “ELIZA’s” Athens seminar targeting Thessaloniki, offering daily THI is supporting “ELPIDA Youth” medical professionals interfering services to patients suffering providing children fighting cancer with children who are either from 47 rare neuromuscular with therapeutic interventions affected or at risk of being sexually diseases. during their summer camp harassed or otherwise abused. holidays. THI is supporting the THI Canada is supporting the “Collaborative Centre for Clinical THI was the first organization to children of the “SOS Childrens’ Epidemiology and Outcomes help “METAdrasi” launch its first Villages” in Greece by securing Research – CLEO” on its fight ever unit for unaccompanied food aid for them.

52 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 Entrepreneurship Job Creation

THI is the sole sponsor of the The THI Australia internship THI is supporting “Fulbright “Venture Garden” program. program is well under way Greece”, the premier Through this program over 415 having created tens of 6-month international educational ideas have been helped to grow placements for young Greeks program in the world in an effort to businesses, working with 706 looking to be trained abroad, to provide young and talented participants and a vast network who then return to Greece to students as well as educators of mentors and invited speakers. assume leadership positions in with world class access to The program has also visited the private sector. training and education. the cities of Kavala, Korinthos, Kalamata, Heraklion, Patras, For a fifth consecutive year THI Kozani, Xanthi and Volos. is funding the Greek mission to “South by Southwest (SXSW)” “Envolve Greece” (ex- “Hellenic Interactive Festival in Austin, Entrepreneurship Award”) TX. THI is partnering with the has granted over $ 5 million US Embassy in Athens helping of interest free funding to teams raise millions of dollars 19 promising Greek startups from investors in the States, representing 14 different create partnerships and increase business sectors. their client base.

THI’s “Venture Fair”, held every THI has supported Greek summer in Athens, has worked startups attend the “Accelerate with 55 promising startups Greece” program. “Accelerate helping investors from around Greece” is a week-long program the world to meet and support in California designed to support Greek entrepreneurs seeking entrepreneurs in Greece Series A/B investments. accelerate the growth of tech companies. The program which THI’s “ReGeneration” program is held at the Eureka Building a joint program with The Coca- in Irvine California includes Cola Company launched back workshops, breakout sessions, in 2014 has created over 450 mentorship, networking and pitch internships working with over 150 opportunities to investors. Greek companies. It has been awarded as the top internship THI is a supporter of the “MIT program in Greece with over Enterprise Forum” in Greece 80% of the placements getting a helping the organization inform, contract extension or hire. connect and coal technology entrepreneurs in Greece. THI has partnered with the University of Cyprus helping THI is supporting “Junior organize the “Innovation and Achievement Greece” for three Entrepreneurship Forum”. This consecutive years. We are event showcases promising helping almost 2,000 students innovative research and startups from over 100 Greek public incubating in Cyprus. and private schools to become familiar with the concept of THI has supported the “Egg entrepreneurship by building enter-grow-go” business their own virtual companies incubation program offering and compete in a nation-wide $150,000 of prize money. competition.

TheHellenicInitiative.org 53 Sometimes Small Is Really BIG…. If there are any two programs that demonstrate the truth of the above, they are the programs shared below -- Ithaka Laundry and Symplefsi.

ITHACA

With Ithaca Laundry, THI is the number of homeless people reaching out to those who are in Athens has been increasing often in truth the most forgotten daily and according to the latest in society, those reduced to surveys; around 20,000 are homelessness. “Ithaca” is a considered homeless under the mobile laundry for the homeless ETHOS typology. In addition to in Athens. It is a civil non-profit that, due to the emerging refugee organizations. It currently organization that was founded in crisis, many people are stranded operates 20 hours per week in July 2015 with the aim to diminish in Greece and face similar 4 different spots in Athens and the social exclusion of homeless problems with the homeless. By Piraeus, in conjunction with other people and raise awareness offering a free laundry service to partner organizations, which for the plight of the homeless. the homeless, Ithaca improves provide food, medical care, “Ithaca” team consists of 6 their hygiene standards, their self- consulting, entertainment etc. people (3 founding members, 1 FT esteem and dignity and creates while “Ithaca” beneficiaries wait Employee, 2 PT employees) with opportunities for them. “Ithaca” diverse backgrounds and skillsets, mobile unit is a van equipped for their washing to finish. Since who are united in their motivation with 2 washing machines and the beginning of its operation in to make an impact for people 2 tumble dryers, while water April 2016 Ithaca has provided 15 in need. Since the beginning of and electricity are provided by tons of clean clothes to more than the economic crisis in Greece, municipalities or other partner 1000 people.

54 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 SYMPLEFSI

With Symplefsi, THI is extending a flotilla of 11 rigid inflatable boats, its mission to the furthest reaches carrying up to 6 people each, of the Greek islands, where visits these islands to support the local populace often feel them with in-kind aid and other forgotten. services. During the past 4 years the organization has managed “Symplefsi” is a non-profit civil to donate various infrastructure organization focusing on social, items of vital importance to the contribution of $25.000, a humanitarian, ecological, cultural people living in these islands, galvanized steel preconstructed and charity activities. It’s people offer medical check-ups to over classroom (by GLASSART), come from all social backgrounds 4,000 people, has provided local measuring 36 sq.m. (6.0m Χ 6.0m having long experience in the schools with training equipment Χ 2.6m-3.1m) was purchased, field of volunteerism. Its primary and finally has supported many transported and installed in the objective is the improvement cultural activities taking place in local school’s premises. The and support of the standards of the islands. importance of the project was living of the inhabitants of the highlighted by the educational remote Greek islands. Each year The collaboration between Symplefsi and The Hellenic staff of the island’s school during Initiative in 2018 resulted in the official inauguration of the a brand new, fully equipped classroom. The new classroom classroom for the children was used for the first time the next of Agathonisi, one of the day, to house doctors of Symplefsi easternmost islands of the that provided free medical Aegean. Thanks to THI’s services to the local population.

TheHellenicInitiative.org 55 THI AROUND THE WORLD This year, we welcome THI Canada to the THI family, which is already growing with THI Australia. London is engaged, and Europe, Central and South America, and the Pacific Rim are on the horizion.

AUSTRALIA THI Australia Board of Directors

President Nicholas G Pappas AM (NSW)

Board Members Peter Abraam (VIC) Chris Dolkas (VIC) Emmanuel Drivas (QLD) George Giovas (NSW) Betty Ivanoff (NSW) George Kailis (VIC) Andrew A Liveris (NT) Aphroditi Miriklis (VIC) Nick Mitaros (WA/NT) Nicholas Mylonas (VIC) Evan Nicholas (WA) Bill Papastergiadis (VIC) Harry Patras (VIC) Harry Patsouris (SA) Jim Raptis OBE (QLD) Lee Verios (WA) Prof Helen Zorbas AO (NSW)

TheHellenicInitiative.org 59 EVENTS One Greece 2017 In October 2017, The Hellenic Initiative Australia held events in five major cities as part of the One Greece 2017 national philanthropic endeavour, which raised more than AU$1.1 million for programs assisting Greece.

More than 1,300 people attended Town Hall, where more than brought home the issues facing events over 10 days during One 650 guests were treated to a Greece and plight of those Greece 2017, which for the first special performance by Alkistis affected by the social and time brought together Greeks Protopsalti, in her only Australian economic crisis. and philhellenes nationally show. to harness the strength and “It is an unbelievable honour to resources of the Hellenic Special international guest become part of this global, noble diaspora in Australia for the speakers Princess Tatiana, The community that is committed to benefit of Greece and its people. Hellenic Initiative’s inaugural helping shape Greece’s long- International Ambassador, term recovery,” Princess Tatiana The premier event of the and Alexander Theodoridis, said. series was the sold-out Sydney the inspirational co-Founder Gala Dinner on 6 October of the innovative food saving “I see so much passion, at the magnificent Sydney organisation, Boroume powerfully innovation, creativity, people

60 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 joining forces through In Western Australia, 200 people The final event, held in Darwin wonderful initiatives to help attended the Perth Gala Dinner on 12 October, was hosted at make a difference during these on 8 October at Government Parliament House by the Deputy challenging times. This is the House. Chief Minister of the Northern positive side of Greece that Territory, The Hon Nicole increasingly shines through and In South Australia, an intimate Manison MLA. which we all need to support … fundraiser was held at Penfold’s Magill Estate on 10 October, this is why I am excited to be part Following the One Greece 2017 of the THI family,” she said. while the Treasurer, The Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP hosted campaign, The Hellenic Initiative One Greece 2017 events a reception at the Convention Australia committed more than included a private dinner in Centre for more than 150 $500,000 to its Crisis Relief Melbourne hosted by Harry and members of the Adelaide Greek Program over the next three Valenti Stamoulis on 3 October. and business community. years.

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EVENTS Andrew N Liveris in Conversation with Mark Bouris The Hellenic Initiative Australia presented a special event in Melbourne on 29 March 2018 featuring THI chairman and global business leader Andrew Liveris AO, in conversation with Australian entrepreneur Mark Bouris AM.

The robust, insightful and merger and global forces entertaining discussion between dominating business today, two of Australia’s most esteemed including innovation, digitalisation, businessmen was hosted at artificial intelligence, the the prestigious ANZ Melbourne workforces of the future and what headquarters. Australian business needs to stay globally relevant and competitive. It was the first event Mr Liveris, former chairman and CEO of the Mr Liveris also reflected on his Dow Chemical Company, had Greek roots, Hellenism and what taken part in in Australia since led him to co-found The Hellenic the Darwin-born son of Greek Initiative in 2012, in the wake of immigrants completed the historic the economic crisis, to support $130 billion merger between Dow Greece’s recovery and renewal. and DuPont in 2017. Co-hosted by National Event As well as sharing personal Partner, ANZ, the event was insights into his extraordinary attended by 200 key business career journey, the expansive leaders and Greek-Australians Q&A covered the DowDuPont from across Australia.

64 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 Australian Ambassador Hosts Athens Reception The Ambassador of Australia in Greece, Her Excellency Kate Logan, hosted a special reception for The Hellenic Initiative Australia in Athens on 6 July 2018.

THI Australia Board Members, program and charity partners, alumni of the Australian Internship Program and supporters attended the evening, which celebrated the work of The Hellenic Initiative Australia on the ground in Greece.

TheHellenicInitiative.org 65 CRISIS RELIEF Supporting homeless and vulnerable groups in Athens through Emfasis Foundation The Hellenic Initiative Australia is supporting pioneering social street work programs assisting the homeless and vulnerable groups in Athens through a new partnership with Emfasis Foundation.

THI Australia has provided an services that rely on people food and survival kits and also AU$35,000 grant to fund the reaching out for assistance, provide a critical link to social Mobile Support Unit (MSU) Emfasis sends its Mobile support services. Program for 12 months, enabling Support Units to neighborhoods Emfasis to expand its outreach in Athens and Piraeus where Emfasis conducts detailed services, which assist people homeless and vulnerable groups demographic mapping of living on the street, on the verge are living rough. underprivileged areas and of homelessness or facing populations in order to identify serious survival challenges and Led by trained Social Street the exact needs and profile social exclusion. workers and volunteers, of the vulnerable population, MSU units address people’s including rough sleepers, Unlike conventional support immediate needs by distributing families facing unemployment,

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You are not forgotten. That is the most important thing we can show these people.”

Maria Karra Emfasis co-founder mental health issues, living Emfasis was founded in 2013 by Ms Karra says THI Australia’s below the poverty line, youth a group of Greeks living abroad support has played a critical suffering addiction and “street” and in Greece in response to role in enhancing the resources children. the dramatic social impact of the dedicated to the Mobile Support economic crisis. Units in Athens and Piraeus. Emfasis teams include social workers, sociologists, “We’ve witnessed a whole “Social street work is a method psychologists and other shake-up of Greek society that is extremely challenging. We specialists and trained because of the way that the have great volunteers and they volunteers to improve the financial crisis had really are going out there in the field in personal and living conditions of perforated deep inside each and very adverse circumstances, with those in need. every household,” says Emfasis a lot of safety hazards and a lot co-founder, Maria Karra.“ of unknowns,” she says. Their holistic approach aims to empower people to reintegrate In some families, yiayia and pappou “The MSU is critical because and access social services and are the only people left who have it strengthens our presence. medical care, from helping an income. We had a generation It makes our relief a lot more them re-establish ID card or who could support themselves and effective and efficient.” social insurance benefits, to all of a sudden we have this ageing accompanying them to medical population who can’t because they and other follow-up and support support their jobless son and their services. grandchildren.”

Lida’s Story

From Athens to Australia and In 2016, through THI Australia’s Lida’s volunteering with Emfasis back, Lida’s story is a story of the partnership with ReGeneration, brought their work to the attention power of the connections being Lida was one of the first Greek of THI Australia, which is now forged through The Hellenic graduates to be offered an supporting the organisation Initiative globally to help Greece internship in Australia. She spent directly by funding the Mobile and its people make a difference six months in Melbourne working Support Unit. in shaping its future. In 2015, the with Hickory Group as a project “I feel very honored to have been civil engineering graduate was manager. the link that led to THI Australia among 100 participants from Since returning to Greece, Lida supporting Emfasis,” says Lida. the THI-funded ReGeneration has continued to volunteer with “Both organisations have played a program to volunteer with Emfasis Emfasis as her way of giving back, significant role in my life.” Foundation, as part of the joining their outreach teams on program’s requirement that the streets helping society’s most interns undertake community vulnerable. service work.

Lida (pictured left), with THI Australia President, Nick Pappas and THI Director of Programming, Michael Printzos and the Emfasis team in January 2018.

TheHellenicInitiative.org 69 CRISIS RELIEF Boost for the Boroume Farmers’ Market Program

The AU$71,000 grant has enabled markets come on board. Boroume to increase the number of market collections in Athens Launched in October 2015, and expand the successful food- the Farmers’ Market Program saving program into Thessaloniki. aims to reduce food waste at farmers’ markets and donate Boroume saved and offered the fresh fruit and vegetables more than 73.5 tonnes of fresh to people in need. It supports produce from markets in Athens more than 18 charities and in 2017. With the increase to 20 welfare organisations, including markets this year, including five soup-kitchens, municipal social in Thessaloniki, Boroume had services, hospices for people already surpassed that amount by with disabilities and organisations July 2018 and was expecting to assisting refugees. increase monthly collections from 9 tonnes to 14 tonnes as more Boroume Volunteer teams arrive

70 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 The Hellenic Initiative Australia has doubled its support for Boroume’s dynamic Farmers’ Market Program in 2018, increasing the amount of food being saved and donated every month to people in need in Greece.

at the neighbourhood street The Hellenic Initiative Australia markets just before closing to grant covers the operation of begin collecting produce from the Farmers’ Market Program in market vendors. While traders Athens and Thessaloniki for 12 give some produce that would months. otherwise go to waste, they also donate generously and regularly THI Australia is also supporting to support the program. Boroume through its Volunteering Program, which provides Local and international volunteers additional volunteers from at the markets are joined by Australia to help with market volunteers from the nearby collections. recipient organisation, who help load the produce into waiting trucks or cars for immediate transport to the charity.

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Every time I go to a market I am always amazed by how giving the producers and sellers are and how supportive they are to our cause and to the charities we are supporting.”

Anna Cambouropoulou Volunteer Program Coordinator Photos by Solon Malkas.

TheHellenicInitiative.org 73 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Investing in Greece’s Youth: Australian Internship Program

I will forever hold dear the contribution of The Hellenic Initiative Australia and the impact this internship has had in starting my career. I hope that THI will be able to help more and more young people to come over from Greece and change their lives, as this experience did for me.”

Greg Zampelis Banking Intern Bank of Sydney, Sydney

For Greek graduates like Greg was immense, not only in “I could not have wished for Zampelis, the THI Australian understanding how the bank a better outcome,” says Greg. Internship Program has been a functions but in participating in “I had the opportunity to have life changer. important projects where I was the most amazing work and life able to develop my skills in ways experience in Australia and now I In September 2017, the banking that I never imagined and feel like am working in a great company in and finance graduate from a vital member of the team,” says Greece in a job that I love. Athens arrived in Australia Greg. to start an internship with “I will forever hold dear the Bank of Sydney. He spent six “Having the chance to come to contribution of The Hellenic months based at the bank’s Sydney and work with the bank Initiative Australia and the impact Sydney head office, gaining was one of the best internships a this internship had in starting invaluable experience as he was young professional could have.” my career. I hope that THI will rotated through various bank be able to help more young departments. Initially apprehensive about people to come over from Greece returning to Greece’s tough job and change their lives, as this Despite being his first job market, Greg was delighted to experience did for me,” says Greg. in his field, Greg rose to the be starting a new job in Athens challenge of working abroad, within a month of his return. Greg is one of the many good adapting to the Australian Off the back of his Australian news stories that have emerged professional environment and experience, he secured a position from the Australian Internship living independently in a big with an Athens-based financial Program since it welcomed the international city. systems company he had been first Greek interns in February liaising with while working on a 2016. “The exposure from my digital banking project at Bank of rotations around departments Sydney. Eighteen graduates from Greece

74 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 In terms of work and life experience, this Due to THI I succeeded in gaining work experience internship has been an amazing opportunity. and coming closer to my goals. I had the opportunity Now when I look for work in Greece I will have to see the way that people here in Adelaide organize more confidence and the advantage of hands- the care of the patients and as a result I will have the on experience in construction projects in an chance to transfer this knowledge to Greece and try international environment.” to make some changes in care plans.”

Frixos Liverios Georgia Papakonstantinou Civil Engineer Aged Care Intern Raptis Group, Gold Coast St Basil’s Homes, Adelaide

have now participated in the program, which is providing work and training opportunities in a variety of sectors around Australia to boost their CVs, skills and employability.

In 2018, THI Australia interns were working in finance, chemical engineering, civil engineering and aged care in companies in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and the Gold Coast. I feel blessed that I have been given this opportunity to come to Australia and work in The THI Australian such an amazing, educative environment. I will Internship Program works with Greece’s ground- do my best to gain as much as possible and breaking ReGeneration program, contribute to ANZ’s business success.” which has facilitated a milestone 500 internships - including 16 Despina Arvanitaki placements in Australia – helping Banking Intern to train and kickstart the careers ANZ, Melbourne of talented Greek graduates at a time of unprecedented youth unemployment.

TheHellenicInitiative.org 75 VOLUNTEERING IN GREECE Inspiring giving through I Care & Act schools program

The Hellenic Initiative Australia is helping to promote a culture of volunteering, solidarity and active citizenship among school children in Greece through the innovative I Care & Act program.

The Hellenic Initiative Australia has contributed AU$30,000 to the “I Care & Act” (Nοιάζομαι και Δρω) national education program, which is implemented by the Desmos Non Profit Foundation and the Lambrakis Foundation.

Instrumental to Desmos’ vision to inspire giving in everyone, the progressive program is helping to plant the seed of change in the new generation in Greece, encouraging them to become active and engaged citizens.

In the 2017-18 school year, 236 schools in Greece adopted the program into their curriculum, with more than 18,700 students and 1,724 teachers participating in I Care & Act activities and engaging with more than 1,000

76 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 I Care & Act is about creating a better future for Greece, it’s about cultivating the concepts of solidarity, volunteerism and active citizenship in the younger generation.”

Ekavi Valleras

civic organisations. solutions to the problems they interacting with students from see and participate actively in special needs schools or helping Through I Care & Act, students creating change.” refugees. are encouraged to discuss the community issues they care about Ms Valleras says I Care & Act “Not only do they participate in and create projects to take action is the only in Greece that deals meaningful projects, it gives the in their local community. I Care exclusively the concepts of students confidence, a better & Act has developed original active citizenship, caring about understanding of the world, a educational material for schools your fellow man, solidarity and better sense of the responsibility and a range of free tools and volunteerism, which were high on they have to help other people materials available online (www. the global education agenda. and to be aware of challenges noiazomaikaidrw.gr). other people face, which Students actively participate in ultimately will make them better “I Care & Act is about creating a range of volunteer activities citizens.” a better future for Greece, it’s and civic engagement initiatives about cultivating the concepts and experience “giving”, creating In March 2018, the program of solidarity, volunteerism and powerful synergies with local, also held a national I Care & Act active citizenship in the younger national and international NGOs Volunteer Week, where schools generation,” says Desmos and community organisations. participated in a range of civic General Manager, Ekavi Valleras. activities throughout Greece. “We’ve seen that students choose “The program and methodology issues across the board, it can The Hellenic Initiative Australia takes them out of the classroom, it be social welfare, senior citizen is supporting Desmos for a third guides them to act in response to care, soup kitchens, learning year through this grant. the what they care about, to find about people with disabilities,

TheHellenicInitiative.org 77 VOLUNTEERING IN GREECE Australian Volunteering Program takes off Since THI Australia’s Volunteering Program was launched in 2017, more than 100 Australian volunteers have joined Boroume teams collecting fruit and vegetables at neighbourhood farmers’ markets for donation to local charities.

78 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 TheHellenicInitiative.org 79 Boroume Co-Founder, Alex Theodoridis, says Australian volunteers play a special role in the Farmers’ Market Program, lending a hand over the summer months when many regular volunteers take a break.

“Our Australian connection is really important to us, not only for the financial support that we receive as an organisation, but because of all the Greek Australian volunteers that have helped us enormously with the farmers’ market program, especially during the summer months,” says Mr Theodoridis. “Come July, many people leave Athens and they are not available to volunteer and right at that time we have many Greek Australians coming to Greece for a holiday.”

This year more than 70 Australians have volunteered at markets in Athens and Thessaloniki – with the biggest contingent taking part in July.

Participants of all ages have included students, families, Members of Parliament from of something bigger. I can’t Volunteering at a farmers’ market Australia and the US, retirees and recommend this highly enough,” is an easy, transparent and volunteers as young as seven says Gina Lionatos, a volunteer immediate way to assist the local years. Some volunteers have taken from Sydney. community. part again on subsequent visits to Greece, demonstrating that the About 70 volunteers support “What you know for sure when program is helping to connect the work of Boroume in various you volunteer is that all this people in a meaningful way. ways each week, with an food that you are saving from increasing number of volunteers the benches will go directly to It’s the best thing you can do needed six days a week in Athens a charity that is maximum a few on your Greek holiday - do to cover the expanding Farmers’ blocks away from the market,” good, feel good and be a part Market Program. says Mr Theodoridis

The team at Boroume are inspiring Philhellenes all around the world to get involved with the work they are doing. We travel to Greece every year and enjoy all our ‘patrida’ has to offer but it’s important not to overlook the struggle the country is in. To spare just a few hours to help feed families that need it most is so simple, and I can’t wait to volunteer again next year.”

Yanni Kailis

23, Perth Photos by Bourdo Photography

TheHellenicInitiative.org 81 L’initiative Hellenique Du Canada CANADA THI Canada Board of Directors

Co-Presidents Alexander Georgiadis, Krinos Foods Ltd. John Sotos, Sotos LLP

Secretary Jenny Mboutsiadis, Fasken Martineau

Treasurer Anna Antonopoulos, Le Groupe Antonopoulos

Directors Tula Alexopoulos Elias Retsinas, Fasken Martineau Mike Mallinos, Stonegate Andy Papadakos,Canada Auto Parks Tasso Lagios,Richter LLP

Honorary Director Ambassador Robert Peck, Former Ambassador of Canada to the Hellenic Republic

TheHellenicInitiative.org 83

Montreal Event The Hellenic Initiative Canada -- L’initiative Hellenique Du Canada, held its first event in Montreal at the William Gray hotel on Thursday, May 24, 2018.

The event raised $116,000 CAD. SOS Children’s Villages The Montreal community came Greece provides abandoned, out in force for the sold-out event, orphaned and destitute children Greeks and non-Greeks alike. The with permanent housing and power of bridge-building was in education, as well as tools and full effect with Stephen Bronfman resources to prepare them for as the evening’s guest of honor. independent adult life. Doctors of He put it best: the World-Greece provide access to medical care to those that are “The Hellenic Initiative was not vulnerable, often marginalized only started to take care of issues and poor. Prolepsis/Diatrofi in Greece...but, to make our lives distributes healthy and nutritious better, make our society richer, meals, at no cost, to all students and to let us all be a part of a in hundreds of participating Greek community in which we learn from public schools. each other.” The prolonged economic crisis THI Chairman Andrew N. Liveris in Greece has devastated the was the keynote speaker and wellbeing of its citizens. THI Minister Mélanie Joly there as well Canada is giving an urgent call for to show her support in her role as action by Greeks and Philhellenes Canada’s Minister responsible for in Canada to assist in providing Multiculturalism. food, shelter and health care for hundreds of thousands of Greeks THI Canada was incorporated and refuges caught in the crisis. on July 2016 with the purpose of raising much needed funds in THI Canada is growing and Canada for direct crisis relief in is meeting the needs of Greece. The success of Greeks connecting Canadian Hellenes throughout Canada and their and Philhellenes to Greece, and commitment to helping Greece is contributing to alleviation of undeniable. To date, THI Canada this near decade of economic has supported SOS Villages downturn in Greece. Greece; Doctors of the World Greece; and Prolepsis/Diatrofi.

TheHellenicInitiative.org 85 86 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 TheHellenicInitiative.org 87 LONDON London Event Co-Chairs William P. Doucas, THI Board Member Constantine M. Logothetis, THI London Board Member Nikos Stathopoulos, THI Board Member Princess Tatiana, THI International Ambassador

London Event Host Committee Evangelia Bellas and John Horozoglou Nicholas L. Papapolitis / Pavlos Papavassiliou Papapolitis & Papapolitis Kosmas Kalliarekos Edward Carrer Tassos Papantoniou/ Panos Katsambas/ Reed Torrance Yachts Anthony Chandris Smith LLP Peter Polydor Chartworld Shipping Yannis Katsarakis Corp. Spyros Spyropoulos Union Maritime Ltd. Haris Contaroudas Nikos Stathopoulos, THI Constantine M. and Board Member Paul W. Doucas III Christina Logothetis Princess Tatiana, William P. Doucas, Stephanie Margaronis THI International THI Board Member Mordehachvili Ambassador Jeremy Downward, Michael Mavrikis Nicholas Trimmatis/ THI Board Member Milbank CBG, Concept Business Harris and Angela Group, A Trimmatis Telis Mistakidis Giampanas Group Company Lyda Modiano Dimitri Goulandris Nasos Thanopoulos/ Motor Oil (Hellas) Morgan Stanley Apostolos and Despina Gkoutzinis Georgios V. Paganos Marianna Vardinoyannis

TheHellenicInitiative.org 89 The Hellenic Initiative’s 3rd Annual London Event

On May 16, 2018, over 380 international guests attended THI’s Second Annual Gala at the Dorchester Hotel in London. The sold out crowd raised more than £250,000 to help fund THI’s philanthropic and economic development work in Greece. Special recognition that night was reserved for the work of ELPIDA Youth and the Home Project, a CSR initiative of the Libra Group.

Recognizing the work of...

The mission of ELPIDA Youth, a branch of ELPIDA Association of Friends of Children with Cancer, is to raise awareness about and support the psychological wellbeing of children suffering from neoplastic diseases.

The Home Project is a unifying initiative set up to address the needs of refugee children who have arrived in Greece alone. The Home Project exists to bring them to safe haven by providing security, dignity, education and safe living conditions.

90 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 TheHellenicInitiative.org 91 Event Co-chairs Nikos Stathopoulos, Constantine Logothetis and Princess Tatiana thanked the crowd for their generous support. THI Board President, George Stamas introduced the evening’s keynote speaker, Mr. Muhtar Kent, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Coca Cola Company and a founding member of THI. Mr. Kent spoke of Coca Cola’s commitment to the economic recovery of Greece and their proud involvement in THI’s Regeneration Program in Greece.

The first honoree of the evening was ELPIDA Youth, founded in 2015 by a group of young members of the ELPIDA organization. It raises awareness and supports the psychological wellbeing of children suffering from neoplastic diseases in Greece. Princess Tatiana, one of THI’s International Ambassadors, accepted the award on their behalf.

The second honoree was The HOME Project, a unifying initiative set up by the Libra Group in response to the global refugee crisis and to address the needs of refugee children who have arrived in Greece alone. The

92 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 HOME Project exists to bring them to safe haven by providing security, dignity, education and safe living conditions. Ms. Sofia Kouvelaki, The Home Project’s Executive Director, accepted the award on their behalf.

International recording star, Ms. Anna Vissi and her band, gave a very special performance and entertained the sold out crowd until after midnight.

A silent auction with fantastic prizes including stay at luxury Greek hotels, like Hotel Grande Bretagne, The New Hotel, Kensho in Mykonos and Aria Hotels along with jewelry from LALAoUNIS, Katramopoulos and Diane Kordas and one of a kind items from Blaiz and MePe Greece raised over 34,000 GBP. Greek food start-up sensation Carpo provided gift bags for all those in attendance.

The event signaled the growing enthusiasm for the mission of THI in the UK, and in 2019, it is expected that THI-UK will be incorporated to give the Hellenic Community of the United Kingdom even more opportunities to interact with and be of assistance to Greece.

TheHellenicInitiative.org 93 THI NEW LEADERS

THI New Leaders have continued to evolve over the the past year, with an emerging circle of leadership that is looking to expand its mission.

An Emerging Circle of Leadership

THI New Leaders have continued Volandes, Editor-in-Chief of Town the Consulate for a discussion to evolve over the the past year. & Country Magazine. Hosted on the particulars of seeking An emerging circle of leadership by THI Board Member Dean Greek citizenship. Given how with Anthony Liveris as the new Dakolias at FIG LLC and Fortress many persons in the Diaspora Chair is looking to expand its Capital Finance, New Leaders qualify for it, the evening was mission. The fundraisers and had an extraordinary opportunity enlightening to all. “friend-raisers” to date have to hear from and dialogue with brought together this vibrant a one of the most recognizable The future of New Leaders is very community through “networking names in contemporary mass bright indeed, bringing together with a purpose.” media. their compatriots around the globe, and becoming connected The annual New York cocktail The second event was on June more and more with Greece event (pictured) led to a New 6, 2018 at the Greek Consulate through THI programs and Leaders Speakers Series. The in New York City. Consul opportunities. first event on April 25, 2018 General Konstantinos Koutras featured an evening with Stellene welcomed the New Leaders to

96 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 TheHellenicInitiative.org 97 CORPORATE FRIENDS OF THI THI truly appreciates the support of corporations and companies who have given of their funding and resources through the years to support our mission in Greece.

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NICHOLAS J. AND ANNA K. BOURAS FOUNDATION

Circle Management Company

100 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 A Trimmatis Group Company

DIMITRIS GOULANDRIS

JALOUISE PTY. LTD.

TheHellenicInitiative.org 101 Onassis Foundation USA

102 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 RED APPLE GROUP

Scurly Dog Capital

TheHellenicInitiative.org 103 MEET THE CHAIRMAN

Since the inception of THI, Andrew N. Liveris has chaired Board of Directors. With an extraordinary career at the Dow Chemical Company, he inspires the mission of The Hellenic Initiative.

Andrew N. Liveris Former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

MEET THE CHAIRMAN Andrew N. Liveris is the former recognized global business leader, Chairman and Chief Executive Liveris’ career has spanned roles Officer of The Dow Chemical in manufacturing, engineering, Company, a materials, polymers, sales, marketing, and business chemicals and biological sciences and general management around enterprise, with 2015 annual sales the world. He joined Dow in 1976 of nearly $49 billion. He previously in Australia and spent a large part served as Executive Chairman of of his career in Asia, where his DowDuPont. formative roles included 14 years in Hong Kong, General Manager A 42-year veteran of Dow and for the company’s operations in

106 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 Thailand, and President of all Asia-Pacific operations. Liveris became a member of Dow’s Board of Directors in February 2004, and was named CEO in November 2004. He was elected Chairman of the Board effective April 1, 2006.

Throughout his tenure, he has led global business in integrating sustainability into everything Dow does, culminating in the launch of Dow’s 2025 Sustainability Goals. This novel set of targets will incorporate the value of nature and society into all of Dow’s economic decisions and help Dow to redefine the role of business in society. Liveris has also overseen an innovative employee engagement initiative that is particularly appealing to Dow’s young talent: the Dow Sustainability Corps. This program partners Dow employees with non-governmental organizations or social entrepreneurs that are addressing global sustainability challenges such as the need for clean water, sustainable food sources, affordable housing, health care, and energy. In September 2016, Liveris was honored with the Appeal of Conscience Foundation Award for his “leadership, ongoing philanthropy and passionate to spur innovation, revitalize Liveris’ breadth of experience and advocacy for international the U.S. manufacturing sector expertise is broadly represented corporations to use their and drive economic growth across the business, government, resources and vast reach across and prosperity. Previously he academic and non-profit sectors. boundaries to better serve the served as Co-Chair of U.S. He sits on the Board of Directors global community.” President Obama’s Advanced of IBM, and Saudi Aramco, on An advocate for the criticality of Manufacturing Partnership the advisory board of Sumitomo manufacturing to the long-term steering committee and a Mitsui Banking Corporation and health of a nation’s economy, member of the U.S. President’s NEOM. He is the past Vice Chair Liveris is the author of Make Export Council. In recognition of the Business Roundtable, an It in America, a book which of his efforts in this area, Liveris Executive Committee Member presents a comprehensive set has been honored with the and past Chairman of the U.S. of practical policy solutions Distinguished Performance Business Council, and a member and business strategies to Award for Excellence in Public of the Concordia Leadership achieve the Company’s vision Policy from the Committee for Council and the Australian of an ‘Advanced Manufacturing’ Economic Development and the government’s Industry Growth economy. He has been tapped International Leadership Award Centres Advisory Committee. He to lead President-Elect Donald J. from the United States Council for serves as a trustee for The King Trump’s manufacturing council, International Business (USCIB). Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), the which will identify new ways In addition to his work at Dow,

TheHellenicInitiative.org 107 California Institute of Technology, Marketing and Economics Group and the United States Council (2014), the Chemical Industry for International Business. In Medal by the Society of Chemical 2012, Liveris co-founded The Industry (2013), the International Hellenic Initiative (THI) to support Palladium Medal by the Société economic renewal in Greece de Chimie Industrielle (2013), and through entrepreneurship, the George E. Davis Medal by the business development and Institution of Chemical Engineers investment, and serves as (2011) in recognition of his Chairman of the Board. distinguished contributions to the chemical industry. He has been Born in Darwin, Australia, In 2016, Liveris was honored named the #1 Power Player in Liveris attended the University with the Appeal of Conscience the global chemical markets four of Queensland in Brisbane, Award recognizing his leadership, times, first in 2010, consecutively graduating with a bachelor’s ongoing philanthropy and in 2012 and 2013, and again in degree (first-class honors) in passionate advocacy for 2015, by ICIS Chemical Business Chemical Engineering, and was international corporations to use magazine. their resources and vast reach awarded the University Medal across boundaries to better serve Liveris has also been honored for that year. In 2005, he was the global community. In addition with the BENS Eisenhower awarded an honorary doctorate he received the Business Council Award (2013) from Business in science by his alma mater for International Understanding Executives for National Security and was named Alumnus of the (BCIU) Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Vanguard Award from the Year. Continuing his support Business Statesman Award and Chemical Education Foundation. of the University, he serves as Chief Executive Magazine’s He is the recipient of the Inspired Inaugural Chair of The University Lifetime Achievement Award. Leadership Award from The of Queensland in America Performance Theater (2012), the Foundation. An established thought leader in Aristeio Award in Business from Liveris is a Chartered Engineer his field, Liveris was chosen by the American Hellenic Council and a Fellow of The Institute of fellow senior executives on the (2012), and the Archbishop Chemical Engineers, as well as a ICIS Top 40 Power Players listing Iakovos Leadership 100 Award for Fellow of the Australian Academy – a global ranking of the leaders Excellence (2012). He was named of Technological Sciences and making the greatest impact on the a BOSS True Leader by the Engineering. He was named as chemical industry – to receive the Australian Financial Review (2012), an officer of the Order of Australia 2015 ICIS Kavaler Award. He has a “Legend in Leadership” by the for his services to international been honored with the Lifetime Yale Chief Executive Leadership business (2014) and was awarded Achievement Leadership Award Institute (2011), and CEO of the an honorary doctorate in by the American Chemical Society Year at the Platts Global Energy engineering from Michigan State New York Section’s Chemical Awards (2011). University (2015).

Liveris resides in Sydney, Australia and New York with his wife Paula. They have three adult children.

108 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 I understand that culture change happens one person at a time. Which means it is very hard work. You’ve got to touch the hearts of everyone.”

Andrew Liveris THI Chairman PROFILE OF A THI BOARD MEMBER

Ted Leonsis is a true example of the Greek-American success story, with a narrative that spans the Internet revolution to championship professional sports teams.

TedFounder, Chairman, MajorityLeonsis Owner and Chief Executive Officer Monumental Sports & Entertainment A GREEK-AMERICAN SUCCESS STORY

Ted Leonsis is founder, network for digital, mobile chairman, majority owner and and over-the-top platforms. CEO of Monumental Sports & Monumental and NBC Entertainment, which owns the Sports Washington, part of 2018 Stanley Cup Champion the NBC Sports Group, have Leonsis pictured Washington Capitals, NBA’s developed an advanced with THI President Washington Wizards, WNBA’s media partnership that George P. Stamas. Washington Mystics, AFL’s includes NBCSW’s exclusive Washington Valor and Baltimore media rights to the Capitals Brigade, the NBA G League’s and Wizards, and saw As cofounder and partner at Capital City Go-Go and the Monumental become an equity Revolution Growth, a $1 billion NBA2K League’s Wizards partner in NBCSW. NBC Sports set of investment funds, Mr. District Gaming. Leonsis is a Group has also invested in Leonsis and his partners make a co-owner of aXiomatic, which Monumental Sports Network, select group of speed-up capital has controlling interest in global creating a cross-equity leadership investments in businesses each esports franchise Team Liquid. structure. year, typically investing $25-50 Monumental also owns the million per deal. 20,000-seat Capital One Arena Beginning in the fall of 2018, as part of a joint venture with the Mr. Leonsis is a nationally and operates MedStar Capitals recognized entrepreneur, Iceplex, the Capitals’ training D.C. mayor’s office and Events DC, Monumental will lease space investor, philanthropist and facility, and George Mason award-winning filmmaker, who University’s EagleBank Arena. in a new facility in Southeast Washington. The facility will has won Peabody and Emmy An integrated media, technology, provide a cutting-edge arena for awards. He sits on a variety sports and entertainment the Mystics and the Go-Go, as of boards, including American company, Monumental also runs well as a top-of-the-line practice Express and Groupon, and is Monumental Sports Network, a facility for the Wizards, the MedStar the former vice chairman and first-of-its-kind regional sports Wizards Performance Center. president of AOL.

What is it about your Hellenic background What is your definition of “philanthropy” that you value most? - a completely Greek word? I am very proud to be descended from Philanthropy is indeed a Greek word, and means the people who gave Western Civilization “love for your fellow human being.” For me, it its civilization! And coming from Lowell, means giving back to my community and society Massachusetts — the real “Athens of America” in ways that foster the advancement of my fellow — believe me, I know what it means to be human beings, that alleviate suffering and promote Greek. Hard work, integrity, family, community.” success.”

Why did you join the Board of What do you think is Greece’s greatest gift to Directors of THI? the world? When I was approached to be There is no question. It’s democracy with a small among the founding members of d. The idea that all of us are equally important to The Hellenic Initiative Board of society and that we all have significant roles to play Directors, I understood at once that is the “Acropolis” achievement of the Greeks.” this group of men and women were deeply concerned about Greece and How confident are you about Greece’s economic its future. It was right in the middle recovery, and what role does the Greek Diaspora play? of the economic crisis, and we all Now that the bailouts are officially over, it is easy knew that the Diaspora had to act. for people to say that the crisis is over, but the We have acted and will continue to deleterious effects of the austerity programs will help Greece, and THI has established take years, even decades to overcome. I am glad a reputation of accountability that that organizations like THI are there for the long makes us an effective organization.” haul, because we are going to be needed.”

TheHellenicInitiative.org 113 FRIENDS OF THI We thank all of our donors, great and small, who from 2012 to the present have made our mission to Greece possible with their generosity and confidence in our transparency and accountability.

$100,000 AND ABOVE

Nicholas and Marcie Alexos John D. and Dathel Georges Nikos Mouyiaris Maria Allwin Constantine and Angela Karides Alexander and Mary Kathryn Amb. Gianna and Theodore Muhtar Kent, The Coca-Cola Navab Angelopoulos Company John and Mary Pappajohn Drake and Maria Behrakis Savas and Sophia Konstantinides Michael and Robin Psaros John and Mae Calamos, Sr. John Koudounis George and Caterina Sakellaris Aris Candris Ambassador Eleni T. and Markos George P. and Georgia Stamas John and Margo Catsimatidis Kounalakis George Svokos, The Agnes Varis Thomas E. Constance, Kramer Nicholas and Pamela Lazares Trust Levin Naftalis & Frankel Ted and Lynn Leonsis George and Olga Tsunis Achilles and Costantza Andrew N. and Paula Liveris Harry J. Wilson Constantakopoulos George and Nitzia Logothetis Anonymous Constantine Dakolias and Alexander Macridis Libra Group Monique Cusson George and Judy Marcus The Dow Chemical Company George A. David Dennis and Karen Mehiel William P. and Elizabeth Doucas Corinne Mentzelopoulos Andreas Dracopoulos, Stavros Dean and Marianne Metropoulos Niarchos Foundation

$50,000 – $99,999

Lily Bentas, Cumberland Farms Konstantinos Samaras, Raycap, IBM International Foundation James S. Chanos Inc. SNF USA, Inc. Anonymous Marianna V. Vardinoyannis, Motor Teneo Strategy LLC Oil Hellas James Karis Greenwood Energy, LLC Nikos Koumettis, Coca Cola Hellas S.A. Hostess Brands, LLC

$25,000 – $49,999

Heather Bresch, Mylan Inc. Fotios Piniros Axia Ventures Group Anthony J. Diamandakis Theo Roussis, Ravago Bloomberg Philanthropies Jeremy and Nayia Downward Nicholas and Julie Sakellariadis Citi Private Bank Anastasia and Christ Economos Poly Syngelides John & Sonia Lingos Foundation Robert J. Flannigan Nasos Thanopoulos, Morgan John Xikis Foundation Angeliki Frangou, Navios Stanley & Co. International Plc Kirkland & Elis LLP Maritime Eric Vassilatos Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Constantine and Christina George Damis Yancopoulos Garrison LLP Logothetis McKinsey and Company Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP John Lykouretzos Lennox Hill Hospital North Shore Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Athanassia Papaioannou, Atlantic LIJ Corporation Bank Cleary Gottlieb Stein & Hamilton Peter J. Pappas, P.J. Mechanical LLP Corp. Telemachus & Irene Demoulas George Petrow Family Foundation

116 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 $10,000 – $24,999

Elena Ambrosiadou Matthew Mavridoglou, LXM William Stavropoulos Philip Apostolides Group Nikolas P. Tsakos and Celia Michael and Christine Angelakis Spiros and Antonia Milonas Kritharioti Robert and Violetta Buhler Caitlin Noone Mike Vranos Laurent Cadji, Union Maritime Alexander Panos William and Heather Vrattos LTD James, Peter, and George David Wittig George Danis Pantelidis, PanBros Associates Laura Yagerman Alexander and Evee Georgiadis Anastasios Parafestas Anonymous Harry Eliades, Goldman Sachs Tassos Papantoniou, Torrance Fasken Martineau Yachts Harris and Angela Giampanas JP Morgan Chase James and Ted Pedas Dimitri and Christina Goulandris Lomar Shipping Paun and Magdaline Peters Socrates Goulakos REA Capital John Pipilis Apostolos and Despina Richmond County Savings Gkoutzinis Emmanouil Pontikakis Foundation Kosmo Kalliarekos John S. Sampalis, JSS Medical Santa Maria Foundation Research Panos Katsambas, Reed Smith Sarita Kenedy East Foundation Marvin Samson, Samson Medical LLP Soho House Cipura Technologies, L.L.C. Anastasios Leventis, Leventis The Blackstone Charitable Nicholas A. Sannella, Marwick Overseas Ltd. Foundation Associates Michael Kotsapas, Union Maritime The Sidley Austin Foundation LTD Dennis and Jamie Scurletis Wells Fargo Alexandra Martinou Nikos Stathopoulos, BC Partners Foundation

$5,000 – $9,999

Peter W. Bradley Andy and Mike Manatos Socrates Skoulatos Michael Bapis Maria and Markos Marinakis Nikki Soteropoulos Margarites EdwardCarrer Andreas and Marina Martinos Spyros Spyropoulos John Catsimatidis Jr. Georgia Mourla, ATHEX George Tsougarakis Anthony Chandris James Orphanides Theodore Vakrinos and Helen Vassilis Coumbaros Georgios Paganos Abadzi Theane Evangelis Philip and Annitsa Philliou Theodore R. Wagner, Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP Vasileios Koutroulis Paul Polman, Unilever Eurobank Private Bank Andreas C. Kramvis William and Susan Pournaras Luxembourg, SA Anastasios and Eleanna Leventis Maria Raptis Chartworld Shipping Corp. Anthony Logothetis Emanuel and Marilyn Rouvelas Onassis Foundation USA Paul J. Lountzis Ryan and Emilia Serhant Order of AHEPA

TheHellenicInitiative.org 117 $1,000 – $4,999

Barbara Alafoginis Amalia Cosmetatou Stelios Gregoriou Peter Alemis Christina Costaridi Crosby, Astir Sonita Grigoriadou Anastasia Alexandridis Capital Bill Grous Hisham AlFalih Camille Cotran Fotis Hasiotis Yoyo Allalouf Christina Crosby John Hadjipateras, John C. Elaine Allen Debbie Custer Hadjipateras & Sons Ltd. Lampros Anagnostopoulos, Peter Davos Eric Hatzimenos Secure Property Development Kiki Denis Vasilios Hioureas and Investment PLC Nicholas Denton-Clark Hala Hobeiche John J. Anderson Alex Devletoglou David Horner Eleni Andreopoulou Olga Diamanti George and Rose Kailis Emmanuel Androulakis John Dimaras Peter Kakoyiannis Michael and Liberty Angeliades Theodore and Themi Dimon Steven N. and Laurel Anne Angelos Angelou Maria Domenikos Kalkanis Arthur C. and Madeline K. Anton Markos Drakotos Nikitas Kalomiris Konstantinos Apostolopoulos John and Betty Eliopoulos Constantine Kamazes Alex Arapoglou Dimitri Eliopoulos Kostas Katsiris James Argyropoulos Katsanis Emmanuel Alexis Kertsikoff Tsambika Bakiris Pavlos Exarchos Dave King George Barboutis Fred and Shadi Fahid Karen Kirk Jerry Barras Georgios Fatouros Theodora Klissas Peter J. Barris Sebastian Ficht Filippos Kodellas de la Morena Maral Barsoumian Demetrios Fifis Nick Kolovos Albert Bellas Martha Fling Markos Komondouros Andreas Beroutsos Ellena E. Fotinatos Mihail Konstas Nicolas and Olga Bornozis Michael Galanakis Athina Kontosakou George Borovas George Galifianakis Anastasia Koshakji Wade Anastasios and Zoe Bouloutas Nicholas Geanopoulos Anthony Koudounis Nicholas J. Bouras Peter Gelb William Kourakos Dimitris and Eleni Bousis Katherine Georgas Vasileios Koutroulis Elias Bouzalas, Chartworld John A. Georges Nicholas Koutsomitis Shipping Corporation Alexander Georgiades Peter and Theano Ktori, Piraeus Apostolos Bregianos Bank Themo and Elle Georgiou Roland Breitenecker Michael and Cindy Kuenzler Leonidas C. Georgopoulos Charles Capetanakis, Hellenic Alex Labridis Pavlos Geroulanos Classical Charter School Nicholas Larigakis, AHI George Giannopoulos Emmanuel Caravanos Nikolaos Latsos, Bank Julius Baer Peter Giannopoulos Mary Casey & Co. Ltd. Demetris Giannoulias John Chachas Evi Lazou James and Ann Gianopulos Gabriel Chaleplis Anna Lee H. B. Gianos Aris and Anne Chicles Ioannis A. Lefas Katarina Giavos Peter Chresanthakes, Anatolia Dr. Labrini Liakonis Catherine E Giourgas College Dr. Anthony and Maria Limberakis George Giovas Dimitri Z. Cocconi Christopher Linkas Christopher and Stephanie Pantelis J. Constantinides Demetrios G. Logothetis Goulakos Theocharis Contaroudas Alexandros Lykourezos Basil Goulandris, Goulandris Brynn Corbello Brothers George and Antonia Makkos

118 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 $1,000 – $4,999 (continued)

Ekaterini K. Malliou Toni Rinow Spyros and Alexandra Tsiloglou Konstantinos Mantzis Achilles Risvas, Dromeus Capital Nicholas Tsoudis Irini Marag Group Anna Tzannetos John Maragiannis Theo Roussis, Ravago Americas Helen and Dean Vafiadis LLC Richard Marais Nia Vardalos George E. Safiol Elizabeth Martin Thomas Varvitsiotis Nicholas Sakellariadis Alexis Maskell Vassos and Teresa Vassiliou, The Andrew L. Samaras Teodore and Keryn Mathas Roxe Foundation Omiros Sarikas, Brookstreet Zoe Mavrellis Chris Vecchiarelli Equity Partners Pericles Mazarakis Emanuel Velivasakis Nicholas and Elizabeth Sarris Aris Melissaratos Panos Xenocostas, Onex SA Ross Savas Peter and Georgia Mellis Theodoros Xenohristos Francesco Scarnera Athena Menelaou Despina Yarian Ioannis and Konstantinos Demetri Yatrakis George Mentis Segounis Yianni Zaparas David Milch Alice M. Shukla Anonymous Matthew Mirones Allyson and Constantine Sideridis American Hellenic Council Nicholas and Theona Mitaros Constatine and Kristen Skarvelis Anton’s Cleaners, Inc. Michael W. Mitchell Zilah Skerritt Ares Operations Amb. John Negroponte Soula Skliros BNP Paribas Nick Nikolopoulos, Bay Ridge John Sotos Bakery Chartworld Shipping Philip Sourry Dimitri Nionakis Delta Executive Search Jan Spanos Joanna Ntousopoulou Dolphin Capital Partners Ioannis and John Spyridakis Konstantine Ouranitsas, National Globex 2000 financial services Paul G. and Stephanie Stamas Hellenic Student Association HABA of NA Greg Stamboulidis Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Nicholas Paindiris and Lynne K. Andrea Stassou Kondoleon Wittman Family Fund Heston Myrto Stefanidou Korres USA Alex Panas Elena Stephanopoulos Morgan Stanley Basil Papachristidis Maria Stephanopoulos Open Society institue Nikolaos Papapolitis Christ and Mary C. Stratakis Piraeus Bank S.A. London Branch Caitlin Papastmelos Helen Tachos Pier 50 LLC Chris and Harry Pappas, Pappas Francine Tague Rabt Restaurants Ioannis Tanes Santander Nicholas Pappas Nikolaos Tattos Truist Jeanette Paroly John Tentomas Venable LLP John and Marisa Payiavlas, AVI Danae Theofanous Foodsystems WashakieFoundation John D. Thomopoulos George Peristeris John M. Tinios George Petrides Alison Townley Nicholas Pipikios Nikolas Travasaros, Divercity Mariela Pissioti Architects Anthony Podesta Nikolas Travasaros and Carole Peter Polydor Topin Mr. and Mrs. Peter Poulakakos Nicholas Trimmatis, Concept Jennifer Poulakidas Business Group Steven Psarellis George Tsandikos, Leadership 100 R.J. Reid

TheHellenicInitiative.org 119 $500 – $999

Lisa Aifantis Danielle Djokic Thomas G. Jordan Andreas Akaras Peter Dolkas Stephanie Kacoyanis Louis G. Alexakos Jimmy Dollopis George Kailis Stuart M.Alpine Despina Doxaki Peter Kaldes George Anderson Andrew F. Economos Peter S Kalikow Panagiota Andreopoulou Nicholas Embericos Nikitas Kalmiris Dino Andrianos Katherine Embiricos Alex Kambanis Deborah Androus Mike Emmanouilides William Kapos, Excellent Coffee Robert C. Apfel M. Erkman Co. Michael Apostolidis Lilian Evgenidi, Teekay Shipping John Karras Demetri Argyropoulos Nicholas Exarchos Andrew Kathestides Stavrianna Asprogiannidou SophiaFafalios Victoria Katsarou Savvy Asprou Sebastian Ficht Costas Kellas Nicholas Augustinos Demetrios Fifis Parthena Keroglidis George Balafoutis Helen Filippidis Vasil L. Kirifides Evangelia Bellas Maria Flytzani-Stephanopoulos Stefanos Klimathianos Athena Bersimis Bruce Fogle F. Kodellas Eleni Bilmpili Henry Foster, Julius Baer Intl Ltd Emanuel N. Kokinakis Nikolaos Bonatsos Vicki Fotopoulos, Hellenic Peter Kokkalis Andreas Borgeas Bankers Association Ria C. Kominos Marina Bornhorst Tania Galanis, KVG Capital Nicholas and Athena Konialidis Limited George Bourdalas Daphne Konstantinides Anastasia Gavalas Kay Breeden Nicholas Konstantinides, Venero D. Georgakopoulos Capital Advisors Claire Brooks Tarsi Georgas Stavroula Konstantinidou Eunice Buhler Suzanne Gerber-Stroh Ioannis Konstantinou Michael Canaris Alexander Giannoulias Cynthia G. Kostas James F. Capalino Christos Giannoulias John Koufakis Isidore Caroussis Steve Giannoutsos George E. Kountouris Laura and Brian Carr Thomas Ginakakis Demitris Kouris Tewfic Cassis Alicia Glekas Dimitrios Kourkouvis Gabriel Chaleplis Robert L. Golub Nondas Kourkouvis Dimitri Chandris Thomas Gommes Yosif Kurukoglu, Bank of America Henry Chang Joan and John Goodwin Merrill Lynch Dimitri Charalanmbous Michael A. Gousgounis Maria Kyparissopoulou Vasiliki Chousidou Mareva Grabowski Damianos D. Kyriakopoulos Debra Messina Coritsidis Lauren Green Constantinos Lambadarios Nicholas Coutoulakis Georgios Joseph Gulino Chase Landreth Susan N. Cox Denis Hadjiliadis Harry Langton, Langton Watzdorf Yanna Darilis International Frances Hanias Konstantinos Davos & Savina Pipina Lapsatis Prokopios Marc I. Hayutin Christina Lassos Thanasis Delistathis Maria J. Hondros Sabine Laurent Yiannis Demopoulos George and Lisa Horiates Nicholas Lazares Gerry Demopoulos John G. Hutchinson Richard Ledes Michael Dimopoulos, Kentavros Tatiana Iliadou Elle Leonsis Technology Partners Ltd Efstathia Iliadou L. A. Leventis Emmanuel Dinis Tim and Kathy Joannides

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Maria Litos Kostis Niarchos Maria Scouros Haapaniemi Anthony Liveris Gregory Nicolaidis Georgia Senduka Nicholas Liveris Irene Notias Robert G. Shaw Alexander Lyras Antonis Ntatzopoulos Fotine Stamatelos Georgios Macheras, Watson Prince Pavlos of Greece Pauline Stamatelos Farley & Williams M. Papadopoulos Elsa Stathopoulou Constantinos Maglaras Athanasios Papaioannou Dimitrios Stavrinos, Deutsche Evangelia Makkos Pavlos Papanikolaou Bank AG Rene Makrinos, Arista Plumbing Thomas Papathomas Elena Stephanopoulos Alex Malamatinas Pavlos Papavasiliou Alexandra Svokos Apostolos Malatos John Parsegian Nick Tentes Konstantia Mamada Bobby Paschalidis Thanassis Theophilis Konstantinos Manolidis Ioanna Paschalidou Sean Tonner Bill Manos Suzy Patras Evellyn Tsiadis James Margarites Costas Perdikakis JoAnna C Tsoumpas Nikki Margarites K Petridis-Gerling Vicki J. Tsunis Sevasti Margetas Georgios Petrocheilos Olga Tzortzatos Peter and Irene Marudas Evangelos Politis G. Vardamidis Andreas Massouras Dean Poll Socrates and Celeste Vasiliades Anne McCabe Lee Polydor Celeste Vasiliades Elias Meris George Raptis, Mega Contracting William Vassiliadis Cornelius Merlini Grouip Athanasios Vergados Debra Messina Coritsidis Elias Retsinas George and Barbara Vittas Eirini Meze Serene K. and Nicholas A. Romas Dimitrios Vlachos Nicholas Microulis Kassandra Romas Peter Austin Vlachos Elina Mihalaki Philip Roth Evi Vourou Sarados Milios and Despina Steven G. Roukis Christine Warnke Kefala Penelope Salmons Marc Yaseen Christina Miller Eleni Saltos George N. Zapantis Vasiliki Mistras Paul Samaras Basil Zirinis Lyda Modiano, Wellenwide Ltd. Sen. Paul S. Sarbanes Valia Glytsis Leadership Sudha Nair-lliades Rep. John Sarbanes TK Zampetis Family Foundation Andreas Nanopoulos

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Marc-Anthony Llosa Tina Andronicos Antonia Bales Emir Abdlkadir Socrates Angelides Jim Ballas Ben Abraham Charles Angelis Arthur Balourdos Jennifer Ackerman Jonathan Angelopoulos Panayiotis Baltatzis Eugenio Acquaro Michael S. and Julie Angelos Maria Banti Ananea Adamidis Vaseleke Angelos Pashalis Baraklilis Aspasia Adamopoulos JosephineAnn Phaedra Barlas Panagiotis Adractas Achilleas Antoniades Richard S. Baroody Gerry Afentakis Marina Antoniadou Maria S. Barry Dena Agapion I. Antoniou Panagiotis Bassadios Passadeos C. Agathangelou George Antonopoulos Anastasios Baxevanidis Elli Agiovlasitis Georgia Antonopoulos Mia B. Becker Efsevia Albanis Kim E. Van Antwerp Cameron J. Bell Patricia Aleck Valia Anyfioti Ageliki Benissi Angela Aleksic George Apostolopoulos Nikos Benos Koula Alemis Kathy Apotsos George Berberis Mari Alexakis Christos Arabatzis Athanasios Beredimas John Alexakos Chris Arapoglou Georgia Berios Paul Alexander Konstantinos Ardavanis Maria Nefeli Bernitsa Andreea B. Alexandru Mary Arey Thomas Best John Alexiades Jonathan M. Arguoyan Michael Beys Alexander Alexiades & Clio Millie Argyriadou Angie Bezandes Nicolakis Anthony Argyrides Ann Bezzerides Greg Alexopoulos Alexander Argyros Glynnis Bially Dr. Zoi Alexopoulou Effrosyni Aroni Andrea Bianchi Christopher Allwin Paulos Asseo Richard A. Bidgood Dean Alonistiotis Nicolle E. Assimakopoulos Sotirios E. Bikas Elaine K. Alquist George Assimakopoulos Peter Bithos Dimath Alyemni Stamatis Astra Steward Bland Ioana Anagnos Penny Athanasatos Gavin P. Blasdel Lambros Anagnostopoulos John Athanasiadis Jaclyn Blute Iraklis Anagnostopoulos Dimitrios Athanasopoulos Alexandra Bokios George Anagnostopoulos Paraskevi Athanasopoulos Ellen Bonepath Henry Anais Betty Athanasoulas Valerie Booth Evangelos Analitis Mimikos Athanassiadis Eva Boti Nicholas Anargyros John Athas Mihail Bouboulis Kimberly Anasco Brian Atwood Fotini Bougiamas Jordan Anastasiade Catherine Avgiris Aikaterini Bougiouri Eugenia Anastasopoulos Alethea C. Avramis Penelope Bouklas Evangelia Anastasopoulos Spyros Avramopoulos Thalia V. Bouklas John G. Anderson Evangelos Axarlis Zoe Bouloutas Jalene Anderson Antonios Backis Sylvia Bouloutas Dimitri Andreadakis, Citibank, Sotiris Bafitis Dora Boussias N.A. London Branch Fotios Balaskas Alexander Boutsikakis Vasiliki Andreadis Zoy Balaskas lance Boyd Dimitris Andreanakis Christine Baldino Basil Boziotis Panagiota Andreus

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Justin Bozonelis Christine A. Chachas Maria Constantinidou Cathy Brack Elaine Chaivarlis Tommy Constantinou James Brandes Marietta Chandris Alex Constantopes Laura Briggs Maria Charisi Athena Coroneos Michele K. Brizzolara Pete Chatzaplis Christina Costas Emma Brooksbank Alexandros Chatzieleftheriou Janet Cotterell J. I. Brough Efstratios Chatzigiannis Dr. I. Cotzia Byron Broun Pete Chatziplis Sophia Cotzias Richard Brucker Athanasios Chatzirgiotidis Joseph Coutlis Katherine Bull Zipei Chen Alec Coutroubis Anna Burbridge Suzy Cherpelis Myron Cozombolidis Jonathan P. Burley Ferwa Chevel Mary Critchley Richard Bushley Peggy Chiampas Gavin Crowley Paul Cabaniss Tasso Chirogianis Stephanie Cudo Jenna L. Cain George Choriatis Suzanne M. Culhane Nickolas P. Calbos P. Chounta Ifigenia Dalgish Mark Caligiuri Chris Chrisafides Myrto Danelian Daniilidou Anthony Calinikos Maximos Chrisomalidis Elaine Danigeles Yvonne Callas Gary Christelis George Daniolos Iolie Calochristos Demetrios Christo Efthymios Daniskas Michael D. Camarinos Stelios Christodoulou Andrea Daoutis Anastasia Cammaroto Maria Christodoulou Athanasia Darlagiannis Alexi Campbell Kathy Christodoulou Antonios Daskalopulos Tarlizos Steven Campbell Aspasia Christopoulos Magdalene David Jo Campbell Tryfon Christopoulos Julie Debruyne James Canale Eleni Christou Helen Dedes Gregory and Zinovia Canale Sotirios Christy Fulvio Del Deo John Canale Zissis Chroneos Ioanna Delaney Helen Candi Makis Chrysanthos Michail Deliezas Joanna Caneris Sofia Chrysochoidou Sergio Deligiannis John Caoussias Chrisovalantou Chryssos Effie Delimarkos Kalen Cap Joseph Claro Eleni Delimpaltadaki Cristiana Caprara Tera L. Cobb George Delis Iliana Capsali Tracy Cockerton George P. Demeter Peter Capsalis Anna Coco Vasilios Demetriou Hrisanthy Carbajal Ioannis Coemtzis Michali Demetroudi Marie Carcich Fofe Collins Lea DeMetsenare Evangeline Caridas John Colocythas Gaizag Demirdjian George Carivalis Marina Comninos Georgios Demiris Calliope Caroussis Georgio Comninos Samantha Demmon Dustin Carr Michael J. Condakes Alex Demos Francesca A. Carrozza Marla Connor Stavroula Derizioti N. Emmanuel G Cassimatis Catherine Connor Nikoaos Dervenis Frank D. Catrickes Demetrios Constantelos Archangela M. DeSilva Thomas Cavalaris Yeoryia Constantin Catherine Detweiler Zoe Cavalaris Andres Constantinidis Anthony Diamataris

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Vanessa Diamataris Anhastasia Eriviades Nicholas F Ganias Maria Dikaiakou Mehtin Erkman Trevor J. Garcia Penny Dimakos Sandra Erkman Alexander Garza John C. Dimaras Lesley Estevez Tom Gavaris Arhontoula Dimitroulakos Michael Evangelides Stelio Gavas Constantine Dimizas Mary Evangelis Harry Gaveras Maria Dimoka George Evangelopoulos Vivian Gavros Yannis Dimoulis Boutsakis Evangelos Vanessa Geaneotee Ferit Cem Dogan Chris Evripidou Stylianos Georgakas Katerina Dokos Y. E. A. Exarchos Dimitra Georgakis Georgia Dolianitis Dimitrios Exarhopoulos Anastasia Georgakopoulos Kiri M. Donlon Panos Fafalios Peter Georganas Michael Doumas Elizabeth Fagan Christina Georgas Yiannis Doumenis Urania Fairclough J. D. Georgatos John Dour Phil Falekos Fotios Georgatos Despina Doxaki Catherina Fallah John Georgeton Aristos Doxiadis Lesley Fannin Dimitris Georgiadis George Dratelis George Fanourakis Teodoro Georgiadis Evangelos Dritsos Karla Farach Phylaktis Georgiou Cynthia Drivas Stavros Fasouliotis Christos Georgiou Hugo Duarte P. Fenn Dimitrios Georgiou Ryan Duffy Mle Claire Fennell Georgios Georgopoulos Anne Duray Chris Ferekides Evan Georgopoulos Lois East Alexis Fermanis Tracy Georgopoulos Nicholas Economides Nicola Filadelfia Dionisios Georgopoulos Georgios Economides Maria Fillas George Georgopoulos Orlando Economos Nicoletta Fiorucci Nikos Georgountzos Steve Economou Kyriakos Firoglanis Vivian Georgousis Themis Economou Joanna Floros Michael Gerling Eva Economou O. Flourentzou Vasileios Geronatsios Maria Efaplomatidis Andrea Flynn Evelyn Geronimos Helen Efthimiadis-Keith Ioanna Fokianou Angelika A. Giallourakis Vasileios Efthymiou Ellena Fotinatos Eirini Gianakopoulos Alexandra El-Khishen Stavros Fourakis Pamela Gianatsis Marwa Elborai Nick Frangi Theodoros Giannakopoulos Omar A. H.Elduraie Manny Frangiadakis Konstantina Giannakopoulou Peter Elgohary John Frangoulis Efthimios Giannakoudis Christian Eliades Dimitrios Frantzis Spiros Giannaros Alice Eliades Joyo Friedman Pamela Giannatsis Constance Elmore Paul Friedman Alex Giannikoulis Nancy S. Elwell Stefan Furris Anthony Giannopapas Alexander Embiricos Luka Gabric Joanna Giannopoulos Yiannis Emmanouilids Maria Gaitanis Anastasia Giannopoulou Konstantina Englezos Tina Gakis Stavros Giannoulias Michael English Michael Galati Christina Giannoutsos Ayca Ergeneman Justine Gamberutti John Gianoulidis

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Mike Giapitzoglou Niki Hartofilis Maria Johnson Van Gikas Charles Hatsis Katherine Johnson James Gikas Daphne Hatsopoulos Allan Jones Thomas Ginakakis Marina Hatsopoulos Peter Jordan Kathryn Gioldassis Robert Hatton Emmett Joyce Catherine E. Giourgas Marianthi Hatzigeorgiou Mari Juliebo Eleni Gkatzogianni Georgia Hawana Berios Richard Kadlick Aikaterini Gkikas Kristina Headrick Spiro Kailas K. Gkonis Gillian Hearn Evgenia Kakakios Panagiotis Gkoumas Daniel J. Hedlund Stacey Kakoyanis Ioannis Glavas Kurt F. Heiar Stacey A. Kalambakas George M. Glytsis Irene Hepworth Panagiota Kalantzis Evridiki H. Gnissios D. A. Hewitt Helen Kalarakis Bruce Gottfried Christina Hioureas Christos Kallidis George Goulakos Eleni Hioureas Maria Kalligeros Andrew Gounardes Salome Holden Peter Kalogeros Demetri Gounaris Arthur Horiatis Constantine Kalogiannis Evangelia Grammatikaki Michael Horoudas-Harris William M. Kaludis Dimitrios Grivas Gerasimos Houpis Mazen Kamen Georgios Groppas P. A. Hoyle Stavros Kamilaris Athanasia Gryllakis George Hristodoulou Anthony Kammas Eleonora Guglielmo Stephanie Hubbard Steve Kamvissis Daniel Gutierrez Angela Hughes Dimitri Kandalepas Magdalena Gyftopoulos Eyman Hussein Paul Kantounias Michael Hadijoannou Kyriaki Hussey Anthony Kapadoukakis Andys Hadjiadamou Ahmed Ibrahim Georgios Kaparos Nicos Hadjiangelis S. Ilia Peter Kapasakis Michael Hadjimichael Aikaterini Iliakopoulou Michael Kapos Tika Hadjipateras Christos Ioannidis Danae Kapralos Anastasia Hadjipateras Kathleen Ioannou Philip Karageorgevich Antonis Hadjipittas Aikaterini Ioannou Konstantinos Karagiannis Maria Hadjiyanis Genevieve Iorio Melissa Karagiannis Emmanuel Hadzipetros George P. Issaias Evangelia Karanikas Estel Hagdorn Ana Ivanovic Mihalis Karanikolas Nikolas Halamandaris Alexandra Jacks Ioannis Karaolides Elaina M Halkiotis Vincent Jackson Anastasia Karastergiou Jamie Hall Joan Jacobsen Eugenia Karatasios Demetrios Hanjis Peter Janetos Constantino Kardassis Ann Marie Hankins Diane B. Jaquith James Karivalis Kathy Haramis Diane Jarrell M. Karkantzou Kostas Hardaloupas Nancy Jassak John Karlovasitis George Hardas Penelope Jayaswal Anna Karpathakis Stella Hardas Kristina L. Jenkins Elizabeth Karpathian Michael Harris Christos Johnes Maria Karras Michael John Harris Todd E. Johnson Mark Karras Ivor Harrison Christina Johnson Spiro Kartsonis

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Ismene Karvounis Sim Kocak Anastasia P. Kourtis Eleanor Kas diane kochilas Susan Kourtis Petros N. Kasfikis Roula Kofides Ivan Kousidis John Kasimiotis Kalli Kofinas Giorgios Koutitas Demetrios Kastanis John Kohilakis E. Koutountza Kellberg Ioannis Katakis Michael Kokkinos Arete Koutras Dr. Stephanie Katechis C. Kokkolis Iakovos Koutras Spiridon Katehis Kalliope Kokolis Stamatia Koutroumbas Emmanuel Katsanis Savvas Koktzoglou Dimitri Koutsaliotis Ourania Katsapis Nina Kolias John Koutsis Ioannis N. Katsarakis George Koliavas Charalampos Koutsolioutsos Patricia H. Katsaros Vasileios Kolintzikis V. Koutsomitis Athanasios Katsiabanis Vaia Kolios Maria Koutsopoulou G.Katsikas Angeliki Kolla Athanasios Koutsos Anthoula Katsimatides Cassandra Kollakis Argy Koutsothanasis Lena Katsimbrakis Marianthi Kollias Andreas Koutsoudakis Alex Katsiotis Paul Kolostroubis Efrossini Koutsoukis Athanassios Katsioulas Michael Konidaris Violetta Koutsoukou JM Orlie Katsiris Daphne Konstantinides Anthony Koutsouradis Demetris Katsonis Evelyn Konstantinidis Eppaminondas Kozas Eleni Kaufman Nikitas Konstantinidis Gust Kraras Joanna Kavoukas Josefina Konstantinidu Elisabeth Kras Dr. Angelica Kavouli Eleni Konstantinou Constance Kratsa Angelica Kavouni Sofia M. Konstantopoulou Nikolina Kremmyda Konstantin Kavvadias Charis Kontaxis Konstantinos Krousouloudis Maria-Daphne Kazanis Arista Kontos K. Ktenas Peter Kazantzidis(in Memory of Stylianos Kontos Danielle Kurkuvelos Kathy Barounis) John Korologos Yosif Kurukoglu Patti Kazas Ilias Korosis Anthony Kynaston Ilias Kechagias Sotiria Kostavara Miria Kyprianou Peggy A. Kennedy Petros Kostidis M. Kyriaki Julian Kenning Victoria Kostis DV Kyriazis Tom Kessler Alexandra Kotronis Greg Kyroglou Efthimios Kevrekidis Paul Kotrotsios L. S. Kyropoulou Leo Kfeilati George Kotsogiannis Penelope Kyros Russell Kiger John Koufakis III Demetrios Lakkas Anne M. Killourhy George Kougianos Kirby Lambert Ariana King Stephen Kougias Alexandra Lambiris John Kiriakatis Stavros Kougias Paul Lambrkis Barbara Kiriazis Anna Koules Manos Lampidis Natalia Kitsios Marianthi Koullias Tom Lampiris Nadieszda Kizenko Maria Koulmanda Maria Lampros Aretina Klapsis P. A. Koumpas Andrew Langston Charikleia Klasina Vasiliki Kouneli A.J. Langton, Aylesford & Co. George Klidonas Kerry Kourepenos Jim Lappas V. Klimaki Ioannis Kournetas Nicholas D. Lardas Georgeen A. Klioris

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Nicholas P. Lardis Jim Litsas Chris Marangoudakis Haroula Larmer Toula Livanos Carl Marangoudakis Ben Larson Michael Livanos Maria Margarites Chirstopher Laskaridis Alexandra Liveris John Maria Todd Effie Lasoff Peter Lo D. Markakis Christine Laspalakis Demetrios Logothetis Demetrios Markopoulos Georgia Lathouris Sophia Logothetis Alexandra Markos Anthi Lavida George Logothetis Tina Markos Katie Lazares Maria Loi Maria Markou Christos Lazaridis Louis Loizou Antony Markou Anna Lazaris Georgios Lonas Niki Maroulakos K.Lazarou Micah Long Constantine Maroulis Effie Leeman Arthur Loridas Susan Rebecca Martin Nicholas Legatos Ileana E. Loudarou Helena Martini Kurt Leimbacher John loughrie Andreas Martinos Petros Lekkakis Andreas Loulloupis Katrien Masschelein Konstantinos Lekkas Paul J. Lountzis Neeraj Mathad Alexis Lemon Nicholas Loutsion Akilas Mavrakis George Lemos Paul A. Lucey Steven Mavrikis Thoma Lenas Irene Luppa George Mavropoulos George G. Lendaris Stella Lymberis Kim A. Maxwell Daniel W. Leon Maria Lymberis Morris May Georgina Leonidou, Kession Jeff Lynn Kipras Mazeika Capital Darina Lyons Peter McAlister Stella Leontsini Megan MacCaughey George McCabe George Leotsakos Ceren Maeir Diana Medina A. Leoutsea Abigail Maglaris Alexandra Megaris Spiro Leunes Varant Mahdessian Con Meglis Labrini C Liakonis Betty Makis Maria Meintanis Andriani Liakos Steve Makris Irene Melabiotis Mames Liapakis Alex Malamatinas Alexander Melas-Kyriazi James Liapakis Markella Mallas James Melis Dean Liappas Dean Mallires Connie Mellides Achilles and Catherine Ligeras Despina Manatos Kuriakos Mellos Michael Lignos Timothy Maniatis Elena J. Menagias George Likakis James J. Manikas Dimitrios Messinis Stamati Lilikakis Elaine Manios Anthony Metaxas Marcos Lima M. Manoloudaki Spyros Metaxatos Ioannis Limitsios Emmanuel Manos Jack Michael Maria Limnios Yianni Manousaridis Anastasia Michaelides Dimitri Limnios Savas Manoussakis Aristotle Michopoulos John Lingas, M.D. Vasiliki Mantas Alexandria Mickel Sofia Lingos Diane Mantouvalos Anna Mickile Natalia Linos George Mantzios Costa Mihtatidis Anastasia Liounakos Athan C. Manuel Peter Mikedis Efthimios P. Lironis Dean T. Maragos Allison Mikuni James Litis

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Nick Milionis Alexandra Nannas Katherine Pangas Nicki Milios Andreas Nanopoulos Dina Panopoulos Christos Miliotes T. Nedic Fotios Panos Stephen M. Miller Elaine Nelson Konstantinos Panouklias Shelley A. Miller Michelle Nelson George Pantazopoulos James Milona Helen Netos Nikki Pantazopoulos Ralph Milroy Maria Nicholas Maria Pantazopoulos Miltiades Miltiadous Karen E. Nicolaidis Stephanie Pantelidis John Mindala II Nicolas Nicolaou Calliope Pantelidis Dino Mirkopoulos Fodoulla Nicolaou Maria Alexia Pantelis Steven Mirones Nikos Nicopoulos Fotios Pantis Michael Mistras Christos Nifadopoulos Holly M. Pantzer Rene Mitchell Iwan Nigg Nicholas Papacostas Anthony Mitchell Lazaros Nikeas Susan Papacostas Daphne Mitchell Steve Nikiforides Fotini Papadakis Vicky Mitrou Nikolaos A. Nikitaras Spyros Papadakis Tasos Mitrousis Nemanja Nikitovic Georgios Papadeas Eleni Mitsani Aliki Nikolaidi V. Papademetriou Georgia Mitsi George Nikolaou Melpomeni Papadimitriou Lyda Modiano Chrysanthos V. Nikopoulos Marios Papadopoulos Evangelos Momios TMT Niles Simone Papadopoulos Angela Monette Andreas Ninios Marios Papadopoulos, Wifins Stella Moniaros Irene Nisirios James Papadopoulos Christina P. Moniodis Antonios Ntatzopoulos Cleanthes Papadopoulos Julene Moniodis Richard Nuttall Nick Papadopoulos Jamie and Yiannis Monovoukas Heidi Nutz Alex Papadopoulos Frederick and Sotiria Montanari John O’Hara Antoine Papadopoulos Thras Moraitis George Orfanakos Stamatina Papadopoulos Ariana Roubina Morgan Dena Orfanitopoulos James G. Papadopoulos Julie C. Moroney Christopher Orr Anastasia Papadopoulou Stavros Moschopoulos Salih Emin Ozgur Nikolaos Papageorgiou Fragoulia Moschos Athina Pachatouridi Chris Papageorgiou John Moshos Alyssa Padula James Papagiannis Elias Mossos Andreas Pafitis E. Papaioannou Michelle Moukios Dimitrios Pagonakis K. Papaioannou Penelope Moulinos Marcia Pahis S. Papalakis Tula Mouroufas Kalliopi Pahountis Irene Papaligouras Bataille Nikos Mourtos George Paizis Pandelis Papamichael Helen Mousoudakis Marc Palladino Athanasios Papanaklis Ioannis K. Moutsatsos V. L. Palmer M. Papanastasiou M.Moutsopoulou Louise Paloympis S. N. Papanicolaou Pavlina Moysis Miles Paloympis Harilaos Papanicolaou J. H. Murphy Veronica Pamoukaghlian Anastasios Papantoniou Khurairah Musa Anastasia Panagiotopoulos Spyros Papapetropoulos My Tribute Gift Foundation Dimitra Panagopoulos Penelope Papasotiriou Yiorgos Mylonadis Maria Pandelidis William Thomas Papatassos

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Marie-Athena Papathanasiou Gerasimos Petratos Maria Psihogios Georgia Papathomas Georgios Petrocheilos Catherine Psillou Eleni Papavasiliou Marios Petrou Nicole Psomas Alexios Papavassiliou Demetrios Petrou Anthoula Psomiadou Nikolaos Papavramidis Alexia Petrou Delaney Pullium Danai Papazymouri Christine Philip Chris Raftis Lois Pappademos Michael Pieces Paris Raftis Victoria Pappas Coulla Pieri Jose Ramirez John Pappas Catherine Pinos Jeremy Rankin Harry P. Pappas Dimitris Piperidis Anthony Rapsomanikis Elias Pappas P. Piperidis Eleni Ratheb Alexander Pappas Nick Pipikios Carly Raven Joanna Pappas Christina Pishiris Antonios Razis Ioannis Pappou Nicholas Pitsis Bill Rekouniotis George Paralemos Christina Plakas Katherine Relle Anthony Paraschou Michael Plakogiannis Anna Rentoulis Mari Anne Paraskevas Eleftheria T. Platis Andreas Repapis George Parastatidis Yiota Polirakis Peter Retsinas Athena Paris Angella Polychronopoulos Peter Rezos Annette Park Chrysi Polydoros Emilia Ricci Caroline Jane Parker Toula Polygalaktos Jacob Richter Melia Parkes Steven D. Ponns Steven M. Ritchie Georgia Parkin IuliaPopa Elaine Rizos Harry Partridge Jr. Pantelis Lee Poseidon Fotini Rizos Ioanna Paschalidou Charalabos Pothoulakis Elizabeth Rizos Zougras Katarzyna Paschilke Efstratios Poulos M. Rodopoulos Konstantina Pastou Alexander Poulos Doris Rohr George Paterakis Peter Poulos Erin Rokas Dennis Paul Helen Poulos-Frys Golfo Rompotis Vivek Paul M. S. Poulton Eleni Roselli Melpomeni Pavella Kenneth Powell Ashley D. Roses Ioanna Pavlaki Harish Prasanna Aleph Ross Steven Pavlakis Vasileios Prassas Eugene and Aphrodite Rossides Erricos Pavlis Oriol Ribera Prats Cristian Rotuna Konstantinos Pavlopoulos Alexander G. Prentzas Dimitrios Roumeliotis Maria Pecaro Myles Presler Bettina Rousos Panagiota Pechlivanidou Frances Prevas Benjamin Roussel Christos Perakis Xesus Prieto Blanco Nikolaos Roussos Emanuel Perdis Stella Primpas (in memory of Andrew Rowlas Demetra Perlegas Kathy Barounis) Georgios Rozakis Mark and Julie Pernokas Antonios Printezis Mary Ruddick Benedict Perny Michael Printzos Birgit Rutenbeck Olivia Sara Perugia Jakob Prison Angela M. Ruth Terpsichori Pessexidou Sofia Pritsos Michael Saadie Lilia Petkova Katharine Pritsos Fay Safaris M. A. Petratos Anastasia Provel Steve and Sophia Sakoutis John Psaltis

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