Vol.1, Issue 10 - Friday, November 2, 2007

A Message from The Supreme President

AHEPA Membership Caravan 2007 ... Part II
I had an absolutely terrific week, on a road trip with Executive Director Basil Mossaidis. We visited with AHEPA Districts 1, 4, 11, 12 and 13! Our goal was to help local chapters with membership. Of course it was impossible to hit every chapter along the way, but the visits we were able to fit in, have left both of us inspired and enthused!

Great Things are Happening!
The most inspiring events for both of us were the several initiation rituals we were able to take part in. The young men we're bringing into the Order are top notch and will prove to be great and hardworking brothers. We also hope they will be active in bringing in new life into the Order, reaching into their professional and social networks to recruit more new members.

One of our last stops was a visit to the spectacular Parthenon in Nashville. Most of all, though, this trip was a wonderful opportunity to meet with past Supreme Presidents, some of the current Supreme Governors and many of our Brothers across the country. If you'd like to read the journal Executive Director Mossaidis kept of the caravan, it's now available online. (Click here, or on any of the photos to read the journal.)

I want to personally thank everyone who made this caravan memorable. During this year I hope to have the opportunity to meet more of you across the country -- friends and brothers who I truly consider family!

Sincerely,

Ike Gulas, Supreme President

News From Greece, Cyprus and the Patriarchate

Greece, Former Yugoslav Rep. Of Macedonia Meet for UN-led Talks
UNITED NATIONS (Scoop Independent. News) -- November 2, 2007 -- Representatives of Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia met today in another round of United Nations-led talks over the question of the official name of the latter country and related issues. ... read more.

Stolen Artifacts Returned to Greece
ATHENS (AP) -- October 30, 2007 -- A stolen collection of about 100 artifacts dating back more than 7,000 years � including what appear to be very early human portraits � were displayed in Greece Tuesday, for the first time since being smuggled to Germany. ... read more.

EU Report on Turkey Deals New Blow to Ankara's Membership Bid
BRUSSELS (International Herald Tribune) -- November 1, 2007 -- In a fresh blow to Turkey's hopes of joining the European Union, a key report has concluded that reforms there slowed in 2007 because of a constitutional crisis over the election of a president with an Islamic background. ...read more.

Turkey Before the Gates Of Hell in Kurdistan
FOREIGN (NY Sun) -- October 29, 2007 -- Welcome to the latest regional war in the Middle East � Turkey's contemplated invasion of northern Iraq. Among other things, this latest Turkish aggression, preceded years ago by the invasion of Cyprus, threatens to: ...read more.

Bartholomew Contacts in Ankara
ISTANBUL (ERT) -- October 31, 2007 -- Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with five ministers of the newly elected government in Ankara in the last two days and discussed issues that concern the Patriarchate, Imvros, Tenedos and the expatriate Greeks in Istanbul. ...read more.

News From AHEPA

Connecticut Fundraiser to Benefit Greek Fire Victims
STAMFORD, CT (Stamford Advocate) -- November 2, 2007 -- The Stamford chapter of American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association and the Greek Orthodox Church of the Archangels will hold a fundraiser to benefit fire victims in Greece at 7 pm tomorrow at the church, 1527 Bedford St. ... read more.

Chapter Membership Drive
It's Fall, and for AHEPA, that means RUSH season. Supreme President Ike Gulas, in an effort to assist all chapters, has waived all chapter initiation & reinstatement fees for the balance of 2007! AHEPA Headquarters wants to remind you, in addition to submitting chapter dues as quickly as possible, we hope you'll use the incredible charitable work we do as an inspiration to friends and family to join your chapter. AHEPA Headquarters has new 2007 Membership Brochures for you and your chapter to use in your membership drives.

AHEPA 2008 Supreme Convention in Athens, Greece!
The dates to remember for the 2008 Supreme Convention in Athens, Greece, are July 1-12, 2008. The AHEPA Convention Committee has been working hard to prepare a wonderful getaway for the entire AHEPA community. The AHEPA Family from Australiasia, Canada, Greece and Cyprus will be attending our event in Athens, Greece. Thousands of Ahepans, Daughters, Sons and Maids will work together for this family reunion. For more information, or to register for the 2008 Supreme Convention, go to ahepa2008.com.

Important Notice: Supreme Convention Registration & Pricing Brochure
Within the next few weeks, AHEPA Headquarters will be mailing Supreme Convention registration and pricing brochures to all current AHEPA members. If you are not a current member of AHEPA, please JOIN TODAY!

Greeks of the Week!

Past Supreme President Gus Cherevas
We are deeply saddened to hear the news that Past Supreme President Gus Cherevas is in the hospital. If members would like to send a get well card it would make him feel better. The address is:

Gus Cherevas
N.Y.Hospital -- Booth Memorial, Rm. 833
56-45 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11355
phone: (718) 670-1231

Gus Cheveras has served the Order in many elected capacities, and in 1968 was our Supreme President. Brother Gus is a life long Ahepan and is credited with creating the AHEPA Journey to Greece. Please join us in wishing Gus well, praying for a speedy recovery, and celebrating Gus Cheveras as AHEPA's Greek of the Week!

Who's Your Greek of the Week?
There are many heroes in our community who often sadly go unrecognized. You can help. Nominate someone to be AHEPA's Greek of the Week!. Simply email a short, detailed nomination, along with a digital photo of them to webmaster@ahepa.org.