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This Week For Greeks! - Vol.3 Issue 7 - Monday, February 23, 2009 A Message from the Supreme President
Brothers, Sisters and Friends: It gives me great pleasure to welcome United States Congressman Scott Garrett (R-NJ) to the roster of membership in the Order of AHEPA. I had the pleasure of visiting the Congressman in his Washington, DC office last year and discussing those issues which AHEPA seeks to promote on Capitol Hill. The Congressman joins a list of distinguished public servants who have called themselves brothers in our historic organization. I would also like to congratulate the brothers of Ramapo Chapter 453 for adding such distinguished member to their roster of members. As you will read below, I will be travelling to Washington, DC this week to attend President Obama's State of the Union Address. This truly is a tribute to the long standing respect exhibited to the Order of AHEPA in our Nation's Capitol. I would be remiss if I did not call attention to this week's Greek of the Week, Steve Chiotakis. He hails from my hometown of Birmingham, AL and has excelled in his chosen career of broadcast journalism. Stevie we are all proud of you back home. In closing, as we embark on the Lenten season I would like to extend to all of you my wishes for a most joyous Pascha. Fraternally, A Message from the Executive Director
Brothers, Sisters and Friends: I am pleased and proud to update you on AHEPA's current events. One of the most impressive facets in AHEPA is the government relations portion of our work. Together with our government relations team, AHEPA is constantly positioning our chapters and officers to be on the forefront of Greek American issues. It is with this pride that I report to you that our Supreme President, Ike Gulas, has been invited to attend the special Joint Session of Congress tomorrow night. Supreme President Gulas will be in attendance when the President of the United States make his first address to Congress. Whether a Republican or Democrat, we can take pride that AHEPA was present. In 1940, under the leadership of Supreme President George Vournas (close friend and advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt) AHEPA was one of the country's leading organizations promoting American ideals and fostering patriotism. When World War II commenced, the AHEPA War Bond sales program elevated the stature of the Greek American community throughout the Halls of Congress. Today, AHEPA continues this tradition, as an American organization, advocating programs and issues which open doors for us on Capitol Hill (see Rep. Garrett feature below). AHEPA represents the Greek-American community in our nation. This invitation to our Supreme President to attend the President's Address to a joint session of Congress is a testament that our organization maintains its important role in the fabric of mainstream American politics. Fraternally, News From AHEPA
Veteran New Jersey Congressman Joins AHEPA
Supreme Sectretary John Grossomanides Visits St. Photios Shrine
87th Annual Supreme Convention - San Francisco
AHEPA National Golf Invitational
AHEPAcademy Now Taking Applications for the 2009 Session
2009 AHEPA Journey to Greece Application now Online!
Apply Today for your New AHEPA VISA Affinity Card! AHEPA 2009 Upcoming Events Calendar
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AHEPA Chapter Spotlight
The Steve Kolidakis Chapter #155 Hopewell, VA Chapter Robert Stepp made the presentation to Dr. Winston O. Odom, Superintendent of the Hopewell School System and Secretary-Treasurer of the Hopewell Public School Foundation. The foundation's goal is to make Hopewell City Public Schools the best school system it can possibly be for all students. The foundation is expanding the areas it will support in an effort to have a greater impact and reach more students and staff. One of the areas expanded is the addition of Teacher Assistant Grants. Grant funds are used for project items such as books, software to enhance technology, materials for outdoor projects, funding of special competitions for students, assistance with staff development, etc. Greek of the Week!
NPR Host Steve Chiotakis AHEPA is extremely proud of Steve's accomplishments and his dedication to the Greek American community. "I have immense appreciation for my Greek heritage," said Chiotakis, who flies frequently to see his family and spend time in his father's hometown of Piraeus. "We are so lucky to have such wonderful ancestry - rich in history and creativity, and humbled by its affect on the world. We are a passionate and dynamic people. We have always risen to the challenges of the present to secure a strong and just future." Steve is a calming voice in the world of talk-news radio. This, combined with his broad understanding of the economy and his natural inclination to question everything, has made helped him achieve success as a reporter and a broadcast journalist. For his career success and for being a great role model for young Greek-Americans, please join AHEPA in honoring APR radio host Steve Chiotakis as this week's Greek of the Week!
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PIRAEUS (Athens News Agency) -- February 23, 2009 -- A criminal investigation against a helicopter pilot and several prison guards was opened on Monday, a day after Sunday's repeat helicopter escape by convicted felon Vassilis Paleokostas and Albanian convict Alket Rizaj from Korydallos prison near the port of Piraeus. ... 
ST AUGUSTINE (staugustine.com) -- February 20, 2009 -- A project of rebuilding was the topic earlier this month, when the 27th annual St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine Feastday Luncheon was staged at the Casa Monica Hotel. Author Eleni Gage, keynote speaker, described her personal journey that began as a project to rebuild her grandparents home in Lia, Epirus, Greece. ... 
