This Week For Greeks! - Vol.2 Issue 27 - Monday, September 08, 2008

A Message from the Supreme President

Brothers, Sisters and Friends:

The Supreme Lodge looks forward to welcoming our District Governors to Washington this weekend. We anticipate a great turnout as we plan and prepare for our upcoming administrative year. As we enter the homestretch of 2008 our focus will be to increase our membership. We look to build upon the successful programs we offer the community in youth education/scholarships, housing, athletics, and civics, among countless others, to inspire individuals to join at the local or national level. AHEPA is the vehicle for anyone looking to become more engaged in community service. In addition, we look forward to a weekend of fellowship as we host an Open House at our Headquarters and travel to Baltimore to take-in an Orioles game.

September and October will bring a plethora of Greek festivals across the country. Such community activities present a wonderful opportunity to organize a voter registration drive. Please visit www.ahepa.org/vote to download the necessary materials for a voter registration drive. Also, soon we will offer a public service announcement for placement in your community halls or for insertion in various publications that encourages voter registration.

Fraternally,

Ike Gulas, Supreme President

News From AHEPA

AHEPA Launches Vote 2008 Campaign
WASHINGTON (AHEPA Vote) -- AHEPA is launching its most aggressive effort to ensure the Greek-American Community is engaged in Election '08. This sounds overwhelming, but it really comes down to 4 easy steps -- and it begins with YOU! ... read more.

Circus Circus Hotel and Casino - Reno, NV Western Regional Leadership Conference
RENO (AHEPA Events) -- The Western Regional Leadership Conference will be held on October 3-4, 2008, at the Circus-Circus Hotel & Casino, Reno, NV. Download the registration flyer and make your reservations today! ... read the latest conference newsletter.

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.

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 Calendar

SEPTEMBER
    12     Supreme Lodge Meeting - Washington, DC
    12     Board of Trustees Meeting - Washington, DC
    13     AHEPA District Governors Meeting - Washington, DC
    13     AHEPA Day at Camden Yards - Baltimore, MD

OCTOBER
3-4 Western Regional Leadership Conference - Reno, NV
28 OXI Day - Greece

NOVEMBER
04 Election Day - Nationwide

DECEMBER
25 Holy Nativity (Christmas)
31 AHEPA Annual Chapter Dues Deadline

Greek American Weekly News Digest

US Senator Joe Biden Calls for
Full Withdrawal of Turkish Troops from Northern Cyprus
NICOSIA (Embassy News) -- September 04, 2008 -- US Senator Joe Biden, running mate of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and an experienced diplomat, has called for the "full withdrawal" of Turkish troops from northern Cyprus in an interview posted on ''Kathimerini'' on- line edition. ... read more.

States highlighted in LIGHT BLUE indicate that the resolution has been introduced. States highlighted in GOLD indicate final adoption and no further action is necessary. States highlighted in DARK BLUE indicate no resolution has been introduced at this time California Legislature Unanimously Endorses Religious Freedom Resolution for the Ecumenical Patriarchate
SACRAMENTO (Archon News) -- September 05, 2008 -- After one year of intense work, the California State Senate Joint Resolution for Religious Freedom of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (SJR 17) has passed unanimously by both houses of the California Legislature. ... read more.

Other Greek American News Headlines

Queens Gazette - September 3, 2008
Oct. 3 Tee Off And Help A Kid
GreekNewsBlog.com - September 3, 2008
Ike Pappas, Who Broadcast Lee Harvey Oswald's Shooting, Dead at 75
Nashua Telegraph - September 7, 2008
Sometimes, History Books Offer a Surprise

Greek of the Week!

NFL Star Matt Stover of the Baltimore Ravens

Matt Stover, Baltimore Ravens #3
Yesterday, fellow Greek-American Matt Stover started his 19th season in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens. Stover, a 2001 recipient of the AHEPA Harry Agganis Award, owns the record for consecutive games with a field goal (38 in 1999-2001), and enters 2008 as the second-most accurate kicker in NFL history.

Stover is the son of Ahepan Henry Lloyd Stover (Dallas Chapter 20), and a torch bearer of the Hellenic ideals of philanthropy, charitable-giving, and family and individual excellence. Please join us as we honor Matt Stover of the Baltimore Ravens 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.