“We had a very substantive meeting that touched upon pressing topics,” said Gulas. “I appreciated Mr. Sioufas’ interest in AHEPA’s programs, especially our convention in Athens this summer. We look forward to working with him and his staff to help make this historic event a success for our members and participants.”
Gulas added, “I also welcomed the opportunity to address such a diverse group of parliament members.”
The Supreme President also shared the organization’s position on the recent developments with the FYROM issue.
Supreme President: Work of Hellenic American Community Across U.S. to be Applauded
In New York, Supreme President Ike Gulas attended the annual meeting of the Cyprus Federation of America Saturday.
“I expressed our unwavering support to our friends at the Cyprus Federation,” said Gulas. “We will continue to work toward a just and viable solution to the Cyprus problem. We can, and must, do more.”
On Sunday, Gulas marched in the Greek Independence Day Parade.
“I applaud the parade’s organizing committee for another stellar event that showcased the pride of Hellenism on such a grand stage; Fifth Avenue,” said Gulas, who was interviewed by UPN 9, the local TV network covering the parade. “It was an honor and a thrill to be a part of both of these important events in New York,” he added.
Also, Supreme President Gulas commended the Greek American communities of Detroit, Boston, and Baltimore for recently holding successful Greek Independence Day parades.
“On behalf of AHEPA, I wish to express my gratitude to all these communities for their uplifting display of hard work and dedication that superbly displays our Hellenic culture and history,” he said.
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AHEPA is the largest Greek-American association in the world with chapters in the United States, Canada, Greece, Cyprus, and sister chapters in Australia and New Zealand. It was established in 1922 by visionary Greek Americans to protect Hellenes from prejudice originating from the KKK, and in its history, AHEPA joined with the NAACP and B'nai B'rith International to fight discrimination.
The mission of the AHEPA family is to promote the ancient Greek ideals of education, philanthropy, civic responsibility and family and individual excellence through community service and volunteerism.
For more information about the AHEPA family, or how to join, please contact AHEPA Headquarters, (202) 232-6300, or visit www.ahepa.org.
The mission of the AHEPA family is to promote the ancient Greek ideals of education, philanthropy, civic responsibility and family and individual excellence through community service and volunteerism.
