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AHEPA Applauds U.S. House of Representatives
Rep. Bilirakis Spearheads Passage of H.Res 405 Supporting Cyprus Reunification WASHINGTON, D.C. - Statement by AHEPA Supreme President Ike Gulas, about the passage of H.Res 405, by the U.S. House of Representatives expressing the strong support and implementation of the July 8, 2006 Agreement between Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat relating to the unification of Cyprus:
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October 2, 2007
AHEPA Delivers Assistance to Greece
U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney inspects AHEPA Care Packages   (Picture 1 L-R: Nick Georgatos of Olympic Airlines; Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY); Supreme Vice President Nick Karacostas; Supreme Secretary Dr. John Grossomanides, Jr; and Supreme Governor Louis Arvanites -- click on images for print versions.) WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), the leading association for the nation's 1.3 million American citizens of Greek ancestry, and Philhellenes, visited Olympic Airlines Cargo Manager Nick Georgatos at the Swiss Airlines Cargo terminal 21 at JFK airport yesterday to deliver and transport more than 270 care packages to Greece for the victims of last month's devastating fires.
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September 25, 2007
Action Alert - Greek Fire Relief Care Boxes
IMPORTANT UPDATE: The deadline for mailing care packages to AHEPA Headquarters has passed. Thank you to everyone who helped make this effort a tremendous success. If you did not make the deadline, and would still like to help the fire victims in Greece, please contribute directly to the AHEPA Emergency Greek Fire Relief Fund. And, again, thank you for your overwhelming generosity!  Care Package Checklist We are asking each chapter to make a minimum of four (4) boxes consisting of the following items: - Pillows
- Blankets
- Sleeping Bags
- Towels
- Hand Soap (bars, not liquid)
- Baby Diapers
- Sanitary Pads
- Toothbrushes
- Children’s Clothing
- Men's and Women's socks
- Men’s and Women’s underwear
- Men's & Women's Shoes – various sizes
Furthermore, we ask that all items collected are properly packaged and boxed for transport before sending them to AHEPA Headquarters. Please do not send any liquids or canned foods. Upon receipt, we will be sending the care packages directly to Greece, through the generous help of Olympic Airlines. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us directly.
September 24, 2007
AHEPA Formulates Agenda, Assistance to Greece
Meetings with Congress, U.S. Dept. of State, USAID, Ambassador Mallias Meeting with Ike Gulas (from l-r) Former Rep. Mike Bilirakis, Rep. Gus Bilirakis, Rep. John Sarbanes, Rep. Artur Davis & Rep. Scott Garrett
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), the leading association for the nation’s 1.3 million American citizens of Greek ancestry, and Philhellenes, held multiple meetings in order to lay the foundation for the upcoming administrative year. National President Ike Gulas returned to Washington, DC this week to meet with numerous government officials. “It was important to return to Washington to discuss our agenda for the administrative year and to explore additional avenues to aid the people of Greece,” said Gulas.
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September 10, 2007
AHEPA: Greece Formally Nominated to Enter Visa Waiver Program
Washington, D.C. - The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), the leading association for the nation’s 1.3 million American citizens of Greek ancestry, and Philhellenes, applauds Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for her formal nomination of Greece to be a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). High level administration officials met with officials from the Greek Embassy to discuss this issue last week. “We are pleased with the recent developments,” said AHEPA National President Ike Gulas. “This is a significant and important step as Greece has formally started the process for its inclusion into the Visa Waiver Program.”
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September 6, 2007
Olympic Airlines to Transport AHEPA Care Packages: Items collected will be sent to Greece for Free
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), the leading association for the nation’s 1.3 million American citizens of Greek ancestry, and Philhellenes, proudly announces that Greece’s main carrier, Olympic Airlines, has agreed to transport AHEPA Care Packages from the United States to Greece.
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AHEPA Executive Director Basil Mossaides Interviewed by Voice of America
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Greece on Fire: Basil Mossaides reaction | George Bistis
Washington
06-09-2007
| | America’s reaction to the destruction of the summer fires in Greece is discussed in this week’s edition of Reportaz Apo Washington, a VOA/Greek television presentation for affiliate stations in Greece, Cyprus and communities of the Hellenic Diaspora. AHEPA Executive Director Basil Mossaides was among the community leaders who came to our studio to express concern for the people of Greece at this critical hour and to offer hope to those affected by the disaster. He spoke on behalf of AHEPA Supreme President Ike Gulas, who was on travel to chapters coordinating AHEPA’s response to the crisis. Several of his comments were included in this week’s edition of Reportaz Apo Washington. However, other important information offered by Mr. Mossaides was edited out in order for the program to meet airing time constraints. Following is the full text of the interview granted by the AHEPA Executive Director to VOA.
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