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For Immediate Release
Friday, February 22, 2008
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Contact: Press Relations
Phone: (202) 232-6300
E-mail: press@ahepa.org
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News Release
AHEPA at the Forefront of American Hellenic Issues
Ambassador Mallias WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ike Gulas, Supreme President of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), the leading association for the nation’s 1.4 million American citizens of Greek ancestry, and Philhellenes, discussed issues of high concern today with Ambassador of the Hellenic Republic, Alexandros P. Mallias.
Several issues were discussed, mainly the current crisis in the Balkans, centered around Kosovo’s succession from Serbia. The Ambassador assured the Supreme President that Greece's position remains unchanged with regards to this situation. In addition, they discussed the issue of Greece and FYROM, as important deadlines are fast approaching regarding latter’s inclusion into NATO. Finally, the upcoming 38th Biennial Banquet in Washington, DC on March 7, and the 86th AHEPA Annual Convention in Athens, Greece were discussed in great detail. Ambassador Mallias will be attending the Biennial Banquet in DC. For additional information about AHEPA’s upcoming Banquet or Convention, please visit www.ahepa.org. AHEPA was established in 1922, by visionary Greek-Americans to protect all from prejudice originating from the KKK, and in its history, AHEPA has joined with the NAACP and B’nai B’rith International to fight discrimination. The mission of the AHEPA family is to promote the ideals of Hellenism, education, philanthropy, civic responsibility and family and individual excellence. For more information about AHEPA, or how to join, please contact AHEPA Headquarters, 202.232.6300, or visit www.ahepa.org. ###
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