News From AHEPA
The Passing of Past Supreme President Gus Cherevas
WASHINGTON (AHEPA News) -- It is with great sadness, Supreme President Ike Gulas wishes to inform you of the passing of Past Supreme President Gus Cherevas. Brother Gus left his last breath Wednesday night, February 6, at 9:45 p.m.
Funeral arrangements are scheduled for Monday, February 11, at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, located at 196-10 Northern Blvd Flushing, NY 11358 (New York: 196 Street & Northern Blvd) -- (718) 357-4200. The Family will receive friends between 9-10AM. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00AM. Internment at Calverton, National Cemetery, Long Island. A reception will follow at St. Nicholas Church.
Capitol Hill Action Alert:
Resolution on Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)
WASHINGTON (AHEPA Public Policy) -- Please contact the Committee on Foreign Affairs today! Ask them to take action on February 14th on H.Res. 356, which urges FYROM to stop utilizing materials that violate provisions of the UN-brokered Interim Agreement between FYROM and Greece regarding "hostile activities or propaganda" and should work with the United Nations and Greece to achieve longstanding US and UN policy goals to find a mutually-acceptable official name for FYROM. ...find out more.
AHEPA 38th Biennial Banquet -- Save The Date!
WASHINGTON (AHEPA Events) -- The AHEPA 38th Biennial Banquet set for Friday, March 7, 2008, at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Save the date and make your hotel reservations today! ...find out more.
- Register Online! (advance ticket purchasing ends February 16th)
- Register Offline (download the registration form - includes program ad purchasing)
- Reserve Your Hotel Room at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel
- View the Special Flash Invitation Video!
Hot Off The Press: The AHEPAN Winter 2007 Issue
(AHEPAN Magazine) -- Can't wait for your copy to come in the mail? Burning to find out more about the upcoming Biennial Banquet, Supreme Convention or Journey to Greece -- or to find out what's going on in chapters across the country? Well, suffer no more! Download the Winter 2007 issue online!
77th Annual AHEPA Capital District 3 Convention
(AHEPA Events) -- The AHEPA Capital District 3 77th Annual Convention is set for May 2-4, in Annapolis, Maryland. Save the date and make your reservations today! ... find out more.
76th Annual AHEPA Grainfield District 14 Convention
(AHEPA Events) -- The AHEPA Grainfield District 14 76th Annual Convention is set for May 16-18, in Duluth, MN. Save the date and make your reservations today! ... find out more.
AHEPA Canada Beaver District 23 73rd Annual Convention
(AHEPA Events) -- The AHEPA Canada Beaver District 23 73rd Annual Convention is set for May 16-18, in London Ontario. Save the date and make your reservations today! ... find out more.
Upcoming Golf Tournaments!
(AHEPA Athletics) -- AHEPA invites you find out more and join us for these three fantastic upcoming golf events:
- 35th Annual Southeast Regional Golf Tournament (February 17)
- 7th Annual AHEPA of Fort Lauderdale Golf Classic (March 1)
- Dr. Monthe Kofos 46th Annual AHEPA National Golf Tournament (April 6-12)
A Message from the Supreme President
In Memoriam of Brother Gus
On behalf of the entire Supreme Lodge, I would like to dedicate my message this week to Past Supreme President Gus Cherevas. Brother Gus, as he was affectionately called, was an institution in the AHEPA. His vision and service to AHEPA was inspiring. Naturally, the most notable creation under Gus's administration was the AHEPA Journey to Greece (AHEPA Anatolia College Summer Scholarship Program).
Brother Gus was AHEPA's primary motivator in the New York City area, having been a close friend of Past Supreme President Coffinas and Manesiotis, Brother Gus worked to develop and promote initiatives, which are still in practice today. The mark Gus left on AHEPA will never fade away. He was a very special human being, a wonderful friend, and a Great Ahepan. May his memory be eternal.
Fraternally,
Ike Gulas, Supreme President
News From Greece, Cyprus and the Patriarchate
Greece's Orthodox Church Elects New Leader
ATHENS (AP) -- February 7, 2008 -- Senior clergy elected Metropolitan Bishop Ieronymos of Thebes as the new leader of Greece's powerful Orthodox Church on Thursday to succeed the late Archbishop Christodoulos, the church announced. ... read more.
Americans in Greece Gripped by US Elections
ATHENS (Kathimerini) -- February 5, 2008 -- Weak dollar ensures that economic issues are at the top of the agenda for voters here as well -- Kathimerini English Edition caught up with Republican and Democrat supporters in Greece to gauge their feelings on the campaign. ... read more.
Presidential Candidate Speaks on Greek Issues
ATHENS (Kathimerini) -- February 4, 2008 -- Senator Barack Obama gives indication of thinking on issues of Greek interest if he wins Democratic candidacy and gets presidency -- The Illinois senator is in favor of a solution to the Cyprus problem acceptable to both communities on the eastern Mediterranean island. ... read more.
US Ready to Work with New President for a Cyprus Solution
NICOSIA (Embassy News) -- February 7, 2008 -- US Ambassador to Cyprus Ronald Schlicher has said that his country stands ready to work with the new Cypriot President, to be elected on February 24th, so that negotiations for a Cyprus solution begin as quickly as possible. ... read more.
An Altar Beyond Olympus for a Deity Predating Zeus
PHILADELPHIA (New York Times) -- February 5, 2008 -- Before Zeus hurled his first thunderbolt from Olympus, the pre-Greek people occupying the land presumably paid homage and offered sacrifices to their own gods and goddesses, whose nature and identities are unknown to scholars today. ... read more.
Cyprus Returns Remains of Greek Soldiers Killed Decades Ago
NICOSIA (People's Daily Online) -- February 6, 2008 -- Cyprus on Tuesday repatriated the remains of 10 Greek soldiers killed during hostilities and Turkish military intervention three decades ago. ... read more.
UN Warns Patience Is Running Thin On Cyprus
NICOSIA (AFP) -- February 8, 2008 -- The U.N. warned Thursday it wouldn't keep its forces forever on divided Cyprus if both sides avoid any meaningful engagement to undo decades of inertia. A peacekeeping force - UNFICYP - has been maintained on the island ever since ethnic unrest first broke out in 1963-64. ... read more.
Greek Cyprus Watches Kosovo's Move
LONDON (Financial Times) -- February 6, 2008 -- Now the Serbian presidential election is over, the unilateral independence of Kosovo is likely to be declared within a matter of weeks. It may be a tiny, remote, poor and mountainous land, but the consequences of the move will spread far beyond its Balkan borders. ... read more.
Cyprus Prohibits Aircraft from Entering its Airspace
NICOSIA (IsraelNN.com) -- February 7, 2008 -- Cyprus prohibited planes from entering its airspace Thursday, forcing a Turkish SHY flight to return to its departure point, Ben Gurion International Airport. ... read more.
Supreme Convention Spotlight
Convention Opening Ceremony in The Ancient Greek Amphitheater
The Opening Ceremonies for this year's Supreme Convention in Athens will take place in one of the most historic landmarks in Greece, The Ancient Greek Amphitheater, also known as the Theatre of Dionysus. There's no more fitting or spectacular venue for the start of this fun-filled week of organizational meetings, cultural tours and entertainment extravaganzas.
Imagine teaching your kids and grandkids about the birthplace of theatre -- the tragedies of Thespis, the comedies of Aristophanes, and the tradition of the satyr plays -- while walking with them into this magical arena for the start of AHEPA's Supreme Convention. This is something your children will remember for a lifetime. Find out more about The Ancient Greek Amphitheater and Theatre:
The 2008 Supreme Convention Brochures Are In!
WASHINGTON (AHEPA Convention) -- Each day, during the Supreme Convention in Greece, AHEPA will be offering cultural and historical tours, exclusively set up for AHEPA. These events will be a once in a lifetime opportunity for you to share your Greek Heritage with your entire family! If you're a current AHEPA member, you will be receiving the brochure in the mail soon, but if you're eager to find out more about the fantastic travel packages available, you can download the brochure online. Click Here to get download the brochure now!
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.
Greek of the Week!
YOU! A Proud Ahepan!
AHEPA experienced a significant increase in membership this year! Although at this time, we still have not completed entering all the final numbers, the membership totals for the December 31 deadline show a huge amount of initiations this year. AHEPA initiated 1125 new members and 732 reinstatements. Twelve districts experienced a membership increase this year!
The entire Supreme Lodge worked hard to assure this success. The tide has turned, AHEPA managed to stave off a recent decline in membership and everyone should be congratulated. This success is your success, yours for being a member, yours for your support, and yours for helping keep our beloved Order healthy and effective!
It is with great pride and fraternity, AHEPA honors YOU as our 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.
This Week for Greeks is an electronic news service of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association.
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