A Message from the Supreme President
Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
I have asked Supreme Vice President Nick Karacostas to send the following message to all our members regarding the upcoming December dues deadline.
Fraternally,
Ike Gulas, Supreme President
A Message from the Supreme Vice President
Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
As we are in the midst of the Holiday Season this also the time of year AHEPA makes its final push to meet our membership goals by the year-end deadline of December 31. Our membership base through our network of chapters is the backbone of our Order. Our organization's future is bright and our mission is clear. Together, we have taken significant steps toward fulfilling the tenets of our worthy mission. Since the administrative year began Supreme President Ike Gulas has made several visitations throughout the AHEPA Domain, meeting with chapters and members to convey this message.
We appreciate the hard work and effort of our many district and chapter leaders to increase our membership totals. In fact, the volunteer work and community service acts performed on a daily basis by our grass roots is greatly appreciated and is to be applauded. Thank you.
Rest assured, we are here to assist you with your administrative efforts to remit your chapter's dues. In November, a billing was mailed to each chapter by our headquarters. Please don't wait till the last minute to rush to remit your chapter's dues. If you have any questions about the billing, please contact Rosalind Ofuokwu at 202.232.6300 ext. 212. To provide further assistance, Supreme Lodge officers will also make themselves available to their liaison districts. Finally, don't forget our incentive programs for increased district and chapter membership numbers. We are counting on your help to meet our membership goals.
Best wishes to all our members and their families, and friends of the AHEPA family, for a joyous Christmas and Happy and Healthy New Year.
Fraternally,
Nicholas A. Karacostas
Supreme Vice President
News From AHEPA
AHEPA Canada Offers Journey to Greece Scholarship
WASHINGTON (AHEPA Canada) -- The AHEPA Family Foundation of Canada is offering the Journey to Greece Scholarship for the 3rd year in a row. Canadians who are University students can study in Greece this summer, earn credits, discover their roots and enjoy the wonderful Hellenic hospitality. University fees of US $1970 and travel expenses of C$1250 are covered for the 2009 scholarship recipient. The deadline for applying is January 15, 2009
AHEPAcademy Now Taking Applications for the 2009 Session
WASHINGTON (AHEPAcademy) -- Attention High School Juniors: you have the opportunity to be one of a small, select group of Greek-American high school students selected from all over the country to participate in AHEPAcademy, an interactive leadership and networking seminar to be held on the campus of George Mason University outside Washington, DC from June 21-27, 2009. ... download your application today!
2009 AHEPA Journey to Greece Application now Online!
WASHINGTON (Journey to Greece) -- The AHEPA Journey to Greece Program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to earn college credit while learning about ancient and modern Greece. Plans for the 2009 Program are well underway. Download the prospectus and fill out your application today! ... read more.
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.
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 Calendar
DECEMBER 2008
01 Hellenism in the 21st Century Event - Indianapolis, IN
03 Ike Gulas visits Hellenic College / Holy Cross - Brookline, MA
04 Ike Gulas visits Connecticut Chapter 110 - Norwich, CT
05 District 5 Initiation - Montvale, NJ
05 Supreme President Visitation | Makaronada Night - Montvale, NJ
06 Chapter 405 Ritual Initiation and Awards Luncheon - Westchester, NY
06 District 7 Family Christmas Party - Waterbury, CT
07 District 6 Family Christmas Party - Brooklyn, NY
13 Albany Family Christmas Party - Albany, NY
25 Holy Nativity (Christmas)
13 AHEPA & SOP New Year's Eve Party - Albany, NY
31 AHEPA Annual Chapter Dues Deadline
JANUARY 2009
02 AHEPA Family Leadership Conference Welcome - Tarpon Springs, FL
03 AHEPA Family Leadership Conference - Tarpon Springs, FL
04 Supreme Lodge Meeting - Tarpon Springs, FL
04 Epiphany Golf Tournament - Tarpon Springs, FL
05 AHEPA Epiphany Banquet - Spartan Manor - New Port Richey,FL
06 Epiphany - Worldwide
06 Epiphany Liturgy at St. Nicholas Cathedral - Tarpon Springs, FL
06 Cross Diving Ceremony in Spring Bayou - Tarpon Springs, FL
06 Glendi at St. Nicholas Community Center - Tarpon Springs, FL
07 Dr. Monthe Kofos Tribute - Tarpon Springs, FL
16-19 SOP W. Coast Greek Wknd & Regional Basketball Tourn. - LA, CA
FEBRUARY 2009
06-08 Sons & Maids Mid-Year Conference - Albany, NY
07 Albany Sons & Maids Annual Valentine's Day Dance - Albany, NY
13-14 District 1 Midwinter Conference - Nashville, TN
MARCH 2009
29 AHEPA Suffolk County Half Marathon & 5k Race - Selden, NY
MAY 2009
14-17 District 3 Convention - Washington, DC
JUNE 2009
06 District 5 Convention - Washington, DC
05-07 New England (Districts 7, 8 & 9) Regional Conference - Mansfield, MA
18-20 District 16 Convention - New Orleans, LA
19-21 District 21 Convention - Santa Clara, CA
29-30 AHEPA Supreme Convention 2009 - San Francisco, CA
JULY 2009
01-05 AHEPA Supreme Convention 2009 - San Francisco, CA
Greek American Weekly News Digest
Center of Hellenistic Studies in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA (Greek News) -- December 1, 2008 -- Community The cooperation of the Alexander Onassis Foundation, the Vardinoyiannis Foundation, the University of Alexandria and the Library of Alexandria produced the creation of the Center of Hellenistic Studies, under the auspices of the first lady of Egypt. ... read more.
Turkey's Liberals Speaking Out as Reform Stalls
ISTANBUL (New York Times) -- November 26, 2008 -- When Recep Tayyip Erdogan was first elected prime minister of Turkey six years ago, his policy moves were brave and new, and this country's liberals quickly lent him their support. He started accession talks with the European Union, stopped aggressive rhetoric on age-old disputes like the island of Cyprus, and told Turkey's oppressed Kurdish minority, in a groundbreaking speech, that it existed. ... read more.
Not Yet Home, But at Least in Backyard
CINCINNATI, OH (Cincinnati.com) -- November 24, 2008 -- Riding a bus to Pittsburgh fewer than 48 hours after returning from California might have caught up with Miami last Monday against the then fifth-ranked Panthers. The RedHawks managed only 23 points after halftime in an 82-53 loss, and senior guard-forward Michael Bramos sort of agrees with the notion that fatigue might have been a factor. ... read more.
Other Greek American News Headlines
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Kathimerini - December 1, 2008
Tensions rise in Athens 'ghetto' -
Telegraph.co.uk - November 29, 2008
Anorthosis Breathe New Life into Champions League -
GOARCH.org - November 25, 2008
2008 Leadership in Education Award to Archbishop Demetrios
AHEPA District Spotlight
AHEPA Yankee District 7
District Governor Nick Nikas
AHEPA's Seventh District is the heart of New England, joining Connecticut and Rhode Island. There are currently fourteen active chapters in District 7, with over 660 members. It is also the home district of Supreme Secretary John Grossomanides.
The Yankee District recently held their Fall Conference at St. Barbara's Greek Church in Orange, CT and are already organizing chapters and members to participate in the New England Regional Conference in June and the Supreme Convention in July.
AHEPA District 7 invites you to visit their website (www.ahepad7.org) and to take part in many of the upcoming events you find listed there and on the AHEPA National Events Calendar.
Greek of the Week!
University of Miami RedHawks Senior Michael Bramos
Congratulations to our Greek of the Week, University of Miami (OH) Senior Basketball Player Michael Bramos who played on the AHEPA All-Star Basketball Team this summer. After five games, Michael is Miami of Ohio's second leading scorer, averaging 14.2 points per game. In the second game of the young season, Bramos tallied a game-high 22 points in a near upset of then No. 4 ranked UCLA. For excellence in athletics, which is a valued component of AHEPA's mission, and for his appreciation for his Hellenic roots, please join us in saluting Michael Bramos as this week'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.
This Week for Greeks is an electronic news service of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association.
For more information visit the AHEPA Online Headquarters at www.ahepa.org.
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