This Week For Greeks! - Vol.3 Issue 5 - Monday, February 9, 2009
A Message from the Supreme President
Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
Our members join AHEPA because of one or more of many exciting programs, projects, and activities it has to offer. One might find fulfillment in fund raising for Cooley's Anemia research, chairing a scholarship committee, participating in athletic events, or just simply enjoying the fellowship. I would like to update you on another vital component of our mission-civic responsibility. Keeping the issues of the American Hellenic community on the radar screens of key audiences in Washington is a vital service AHEPA provides. One way in which we perform this service is through our members. We work to educate elected officials about these issues based upon positions that are in the best interests of the United States.
Carrying out the duties of the civic responsibility facet of AHEPA's mission is our Cyprus & Hellenic Affairs Committee. The committee is chaired by Past Supreme President Dr. Spiro J. Macris. I'm pleased to report that the Committee has been meeting periodically via conference calls, planning and strategizing in order to meet two primary goals: 1) to grow AHEPA's Congressional Grassroots Contact Network, and 2) to help grow the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, which currently has 133 members. The Committee will be outreaching to our local communities in an effort find individuals -- Ahepan or non-Ahepan, Hellene or Philhellene -- who would like to join the AHEPA Congressional Grassroots Contact Network as a way of fulfilling one's civic responsibility. Ultimately, our long-term goal is to identify at least one contact for each of the 535 Congressional Districts, or come as close as possible to it. I applaud this ambitious effort, and the Committee needs everyone's help to reach its goal. Therefore, I strongly encourage you to join the Congressional Grassroots Contact Network-it's free to join. Please send an email with your interest to join to policy@ahepa.org.
Fraternally,
Ike Gulas, Supreme President
News From AHEPA
AHEPA Launches Fan Page on Facebook
WASHINGTON (AHEPA eNews) -- AHEPA has launched a new and improved presence on Facebook, the Internet's largest social networking site. Facebook's 140 million members can now access Greek-American news feeds, jobs and dating message boards, photo albums, and videos, They can also sign up for events and contribute to our many charitable projects. ... Become One of the First Fans!
87th Annual Supreme Convention - San Francisco
WASHINGTON (AHEPA Events) -- Set the date and book your reservations for a fun-filled convention, June 29 - July 5, in San Francisco. Street trollys, delicious dining, and top-line entertainment are all in store for you in one of America's most romantic cities! Find out more on our website: www.ahepa.org/supremeconvention.
AHEPA National Golf Invitational
WASHINGTON (AHEPA Athletics) -- AHEPA invites you to join us for the Dr. Monthe Kofos Annual Memorial AHEPA National Golf Invitational, Sunday, March 29th - Saturday, April 4th, at the Wild Dunes Resort in Charleston, South Carolina. Download the Registration Form.
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.
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 2009 Calendar
FEBRUARY
13-15 District 1 Midwinter Convention - Nashville, TN
28 Greek Glendi Welcome Night - Clearwater, FL
MARCH
01 36th Annual AHEPA SE Regional Golf Tournament - Largo, FL
12-15 AHEPA Marrow Basketball Tournament - Chicago, IL
21 AHEPA Canada Roast & Toast - Montreal
29 AHEPA Suffolk County Half Marathon & 5k Race - Selden, NY
MAY
01-03 District 4 Convention - Wilkes Barre, PA
15-17 District 3 Convention - Silver Spring, MD
15 AHEPA's 1st Annual Official Rush Day - Global
16 AHEPA's 1st Annual Official Hug-A-Greek Day - Global
17 AHEPA Day - Global
30-31 District 6 Convention - LaGuardia, NY
30-31 District 17 Convention - Colorado
JUNE
04-06 District 2 Conference - Boca Raton, FL
05-07 District 1 Conference - Birmingham, AL
05-07 District 5 Conference - Trenton, NJ
05-07 New England (Districts 7, 8 & 9) Regional Conference - Mansfield, MA
05-07 District 10 Conference - Michigan
05-07 Districts 12 & 13 Conference - Joliet, IL
12-14 District 14 Conference - Sioux Falls, SD
12-14 District 20 Conference - Anaheim, CA
18-20 District 16 Convention - New Orleans, LA
19-21 District 11 Conference - Canton, OH
19-21 District 15 Convention - Kansas City, MO
19-21 District 21 Convention - Santa Clara, CA
29-30 AHEPA Supreme Convention - San Francisco, CA
JULY
01-05 AHEPA Supreme Convention - San Francisco, CA
Greek American Weekly News Digest
'Commandos' to Guard Police?
ATHENS (Kathimerini) -- February 9, 2009 -- Plan under consideration foresees network of elite snipers overlooking key stations to avert possible attacks -- In the wake of a series of violent attacks on police stations and threats by a new terror group to target "anyone in a uniform," top-ranking police officers are considering establishing a network of "commandos" to guard possible police targets, sources have told Kathimerini. ... read more.
Madoff Tipster Harry Markopolos Assails SEC
WASHINGTON (LA Times) -- February 4, 2009 -- The man who waged a decade-long campaign to alert regulators to problems in the operations of fallen money manager Bernard Madoff told Congress today that he had feared for his physical safety. ... read more.
Utah Senate Endorses Resolution for the Ecumenical Patriarchate
NEW YORK (Archon News) -- February 9, 2009 -- The Utah Senate approved a resolution on February 4 urging the government of Turkey to recognize the Ecumenical Patriarchate. To date, 20 such resolutions have been adopted by 17 states. The Utah resolution is the first adopted resolution of the 2009 sessions. ... read more.
Other Greek American News Headlines
Greek of the Week!
Ponzi Scheme Whistleblower Harry Markopolos
This week a Greek-American made news for exposing one of the largest scandals to shake the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in recent years. Markopolos, a former securities industry executive and fraud investigator, known for his intelligence and integrity, testified before the House Financial Services subcommittee, providing evidence on a Ponzi Scheme involving titans from Wall Street -- and potentially the SEC, itself (see above LA Times article).
This takes guts!
Markopolos is being heralded by many U.S. lawmakers as a "modern day Greek hero" and we should all be proud of him as a member of our community. He represents everything AHEPA and Hellenic culture stands for: education, honor, integrity and courage. Please join us in honoring Harry Markopolos 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.
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