This Week For Greeks! - Vol.2 Issue 19 - Monday, May 26, 2008

A Message from the Supreme President

Brothers,

Over AHEPA's proud 86-year history, many of our members have served in the Armed Forces. Some have seen live action-from World War II on through to the current War on Terror. And sadly, we've had members who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom and liberty in defense of our nation.

Ahepans placing flowers on the graves of brothers buried at Arlington National Cemetary This Memorial Day I would ask every one of in the AHEPA Domain to take a moment and remember those who gave their lives for the United States. In the Metro DC area, local chapters will place wreaths on the grave-markers of the near 500 Greek-Americans who are buried at Arlington National Cemetery; as has been the tradition for decades. Moreover, next week, AHEPA will lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which is a tradition we have proudly performed annually since 1924 . Please make it a point to remember our fallen heroes this weekend.

AHEPA members in service to our country are in our thoughts and prayers, God Bless you all!

Fraternally,

Ike Gulas, Supreme President

News From AHEPA

AHEPA Honored at 24th Annual Cyprus, Hellenic and Orthodox Issues Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AHEPA News) -- AHEPA was honored by The International Coordinating Committee-Justice for Cyprus (PSEKA), the United Hellenic American Congress (UHAC), and the National Coordinated Effort of Hellenes (CEH) at the organizations' 24th Annual Cyprus, Hellenic, and Orthodox Issues Conference held May 22, 2008, in Washington. AHEPA was honored for its contributions to American society and its work on issues of concern to the Hellenic American community. ... read more.

AHEPA Disaster Relief Help AHEPA Widen Our Scope of Disaster Relief Efforts!
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AHEPA Relief) -- Recently our nation and world have faced a series of natural disasters which, as Ahepans we can not turn a blinds eye. After the enormous success of our efforts to provide relief to the wild fire victims in Greece, AHEPA asks each of you to join us now, in helping disaster victims, many of whom have been left homeless and severely injured. ... please give generously.

Supreme Convention Logo Supreme Convention Schedule of Events
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Supreme Convention) -- The schedule of events for this year's Supreme Convention in Greece is exciting because of the uniqueness of the setting. Many venues will allow for outdoor activities at historic sites. We will not be staying indoors for meetings the entire time we are in Athens. In fact, tours, beach parties and performances will be just some of the activities held outdoors, so be prepared to have fun and enjoy time with your family! ... download the draft schedule of events

Note: All events and times are tentative and subject to change.

Dome of the U.S. Capitol Help Bestow Congress' Greatest Honor on Our Capitol's Artist
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AHEPA Action) -- Please join AHEPA, the Daughters of Penelope, and the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) in recognizing the contributions of a great American of Hellenic and Italian descent, Constantino Brumidi, by educating your U.S. Representative about legislation (H.R. 1609) to award a posthumous Congressional Gold Medal to the artisan of our nation's Capitol. ... read more.

AHEPA's New VISA Affinity Card Apply Today for your New AHEPA VISA Affinity Card!
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AHEPA Promotion) -- AHEPA is proud to announce, through our partnership with Bank of America, an offer you literally can't afford to pass by! The New AHEPA VISA Affinity Card offers you, not only the lowest APR available, but at a fixed rate that won't change after the card has been activated -- and a chance to help AHEPA at the same time! Please check out the offer online and appply for your new card today!

AHEPA 2008 Spring Calendar

MAY
    2-4    Van Nomikos National AHEPA Basketball Tournament
    2-4    District 8 and SOP Basketball Tournament
    03     District Conventions: Dist 3
    4-10 Supreme President Western Caravan!
            04     Las Vegas Visitation
            05     San Diego Visitation
            06     Torrance, CA Visitation: Anaheim, Long Beach, San Pedro & Redondo Beach
            07     Encino, CA Visitation: Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Lancaster,
                       San Fernando Valley, Hollywood & Pasadena
            08     Arizona Visitation - Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson & Chandler
            9-10   San Francisco Visitation
    17     District Conventions: Dist 14, Dist 23 and Dist 25
    18     AHEPA Day!
    22     PESKA Dinner Honoring AHEPA - Washington, DC
    24     Rick Peka Testimonial - Waterbury, CT
    30     District Conventions: Dist 5, Dist 7, Dist 20, Dist 21, Dist 22, and Dist 24
    31     District Conventions: Dist 8

JUNE
    07     District Conventions: Dist 1, Dist 6, Dist 9, and Dist 15
    13     District Conventions: Dist 2, Dist 4, Dist 10, Dist 11, Dist 12, Dist 13, and Dist 17
    20     District Conventions: Dist 16
    21     District Conventions: Dist 19

JULY
1-12 86th Annual Supreme Convention - Athens, Greece

Greek American Weekly News Digest

Leaders Secure Commitments from Key U.S. Policymakers
WASHINGTON, DC (PSEKA.net) -- May 23, 2008 -- Commitments for Cyprus, the Macedonian issue and the Ecumenical Patriarchate were secured from Washington, D.C.'s top policy-makers by the participants in the 24th Annual Cyprus, Hellenic and Orthodox Issues Conference, hosted by PSEKA and CEH. This three day working conference concluded this morning. ... read more.

Students at US Capitol Will You Be Interning in Washington, DC This Summer?
WASHINGTON, DC (Greek News) -- May 19, 2008 -- Every year, the Next Generation Initiative invites Greek American students from colleges and universities around the country to meet each other, and attend one of its FREE after-hours Master Classes with leaders from the worlds of politics, finance, and the media. This year, they are expanding their events for students and recent graduates working or interning here in Washington, DC - and preparing to offer new opportunities for students working or studying in the New York and Los Angeles areas, as well as in Athens, Greece. ... read more.

Other Greek American News Headlines

Embassy News - May 26, 2008
Events commemorating the 67th anniversary of the Battle of Crete
Greek News - May 19, 2008
Col. Steve N. Pisanos: The Flying Greek
GreekNewsBlog.com - May 24, 2008
The Artistry of Athena Savalas

Greeks of the Week!

Our Brave Members of the Armed Forces
Each year on Memorial Day, Ahepans journey to the Arlington National Cemetery to place flowers on the graves of our brothers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedoms. This week, as AHEPA honors them, we ask that you join us in also honoring our brave soldiers, past and present, Greek and non-Greek, who continue to place themselves in harm's way for our security and way of life.

Please join AHEPA in our sincere gratitude for the contributions and sacrifice of the members of the U.S. Armed Forces and in honoring each of them as this week's Greeks 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.