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This Week For Greeks! - Vol.3 Issue 13 - Monday, April 13, 2009
A Message from the Supreme President
Brothers, Sisters and Friends:
As you may have read, or heard, AHEPA was recognized and honored on two different occasions during the past week.
First, AHEPA received the 2009 Hermes Award for its service to community and charitable deeds at the Hermes International Expo in Atlantic City on April 4. I was proud to be accompanied by many members of the Supreme Lodge who were present to help me accept this honor on behalf of AHEPA. It was great to see so many AHEPA family members from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania present. I commend Brother Paul Kotrosios for his efforts to build the Hermes International Expo into the success it has become, helping to build a bridge of commerce and trade between the United States and Greece.
Secondly, His Excellency Alexandros Mallias, ambassador of the Hellenic Republic to the U.S., and Mrs. Mallias, hosted a reception at the Embassy of the Hellenic Republic in honor of AHEPA on April 6. Indeed it was a privilege for AHEPA to be recognized for its organizational strength and its mission by such a distinguished leader of the community. There, too, I was joined by Supreme Lodge members as well as a great display of support from Ahepans from the Metro DC area. We look forward to returning the favor by co-hosting a dinner in Ambassador Mallias' honor in May with AHI.
In retrospect, it was a special week for the organization because such accolades are earned from the ground-up. It is because of the hard work, dedication, and volunteerism performed by our members in the community on a daily basis that I have the honor to represent AHEPA when it is acknowledged with these awards. So thank you to our members for making all of this possible.
Finally, we look forward, never resting on our laurels. There is much work to do. Last week, I distributed an electronic communication encouraging our network to support, however way possible, our fellow citizens and friends, who are suffering from devastating natural disasters. Please do what you can to help.
Moreover, we are busy organizing our 87th Supreme Convention in San Francisco. This will be a very significant occasion as we will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Daughters of Penelope. Please visit www.ahepa.org/convention to make your reservations and to file your registration. We look forward to seeing you in the City by the Bay!
Finally, listed below in the News from AHEPA section, I have asked each and every member of the AHEPA to sign the AHEPA petition. In light of the recent "mishandling" of the AHEPA invitations to the Greek Independence Day celebrations at the White March 25, AHEPA wrote a petition which I have asked all our members to sign. We are collected the signatures and will be forwarding them to the White House. Stand up and be heard! Sign the petition today!
Fraternally,
Ike Gulas, Supreme President
News From AHEPA
Please Sign the AHEPA Petition to President Obama
WASHINGTON (AHEPA Petitions) -- Supreme President Ike Gulas urges you to sign the petition to President Barack Obama regarding the lack of attention paid to community service groups in the planning of this year's White House recognition of Greek Independence Day. ... sign the petition.
National Herald Now Free for AHEPA Members
WASHINGTON (AHEPA News) -- AHEPA is proud to annouce that starting this week, The National Herald, the nation's largest Greek-American Newspaper is available free in electronic format to AHEPA members. Though This Week For Greeks, you will be able to read the full version of each week's National Herald issue. ... read Issue 600.
AHEPA Applauds President's Address to Turkish Parliament
WASHINGTON (AHEPA News) -- President Raises Freedom of Religion, Halki, Cyprus to Turkish Parliament -- Ike Gulas, the national president of AHEPA issued the following statement on President Barack Obama's visit to Turkey and his address to Turkish Parliament today: ... read more.
AHEPA Mourns Passing of Dr. Constantine Papadakis
WASHINGTON (AHEPA News) -- Supreme President Ike Gulas issued the following statement on the passing of Drexel University President Dr. Constantine Papadakis: "The AHEPA family was saddened to learn that Drexel University President Dr. Constantine Papadakis passed away last night from complications following a bout with lung cancer." ... read more.
AHEPA Recognized by PA State Assembly
HARRISBURG (AHEPA Policy) -- On March 25th the Pennsylvania State Assembly officially recognized Greek Independence Day. The recognition and offical proclamation were prompted by the brothers and leadership of AHEPA District 4 ... read more.
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/convention.
AHEPA Journey to Greece Deadline Extended to April 30, 2009
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. The early application deadline has now been extended to April 30, 2009. Download the prospectus and fill out your application today! ... read more.
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!
AHEPA Athletic Awards Nomintions Deadline is May 1, 2009
WASHINGTON (AHEPA Athletics) -- -- Supreme Athletic Director Spiro Siaggas, AHEPA Scholarship Commmittee members John Tanionos, Edmund Guminski and Frank Korbos would like to remind you the deadline for mailing in nominations for the AHEPA Athletic Awards is May 1, 2009. Forms can be mailed via email to AHEPAad@comcast.net or via postal to 3127 St Ives Pkwy Duluth, GA 30097. ... download the nomination form.
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 Upcoming Events Calendar
APRIL
25-26 2009 National AHEPA Bowling Tournament - Hammond, IN
MAY
01-03 Van Nomikos Basketball Tournament - New Rochelle, NY
01-03 District 4 Convention - Wilkes Barre, PA
08 Far Western Regional Golf Tournament - Pasadena, CA
08-10 Sons 4th Annual E.Coast BBall Tournament - Wyckoff, NJ
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
03 Mid-Western Regional Golf Tournament - Lake Geneva, WI
04-06 District 2 Convention - Boca Raton, FL
05-07 District 1 Convention - Birmingham, AL
05-07 District 5 Convention - Trenton, NJ
05-07 New England (Districts 7, 8 & 9) Regional Convention - Mansfield, MA
05-07 District 10 Convention - Michigan
05-07 Districts 12 & 13 Convention - Orland Park, IL
12-14 District 14 Convention - Sioux Falls, SD
12-14 District 20 Convention - Anaheim, CA
18-20 District 16 Convention - New Orleans, LA
19-21 District 11 Convention - 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
02 Convention City Tennis Tournament - San Francisco, CA
02 Convention City Golf Tournament - San Francisco, CA
08 Mid-Central Regional Golf Tourn. - Akron, OH
22 Mile High Regional Golf Tourn. - Englewood, CO
Greek American Weekly News Digest
President Obama Pushes Turkish Parliament
ANKARA (Greek News) -- April 6, 2009 -- In his first visit to a Muslim country, President Obama addressed on Monday the Turkish Grand National Assembly. After speaking about the Turko-American alliance and the US's support for Turkey's EU accession, President Obama reminded the parliament that Turkey has "its own responsibilities", including on Cyprus: ... read more.
Hastert Contracted to Lobby for Turkey
WASHINGTON (The Hill) -- April 10, 2009 -- The Turkish government has signed another prominent former congressional leader to join its K Street team. Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) and others at his firm, Dickstein Shapiro, are working on a $35,000-per-month contract for Turkey, according to records on file with the Justice Department. ... read more.
Other Greek American News Headlines
Greek of the Week!
Author John Katsaros
With Memorial Day approaching, the stories and sacrifices of the many Ahepans and Americans, who have served our country in the armed forces, occupy a special place in our hearts and minds. This week, AHEPA honors brother John Katsaros of Chapter 39 in Haverhill, MA (AHEPA District 8), who not only served our country with honor, but recently authored a book about his experience as a POW in WWII.
Brother Katsaros' book, Code Burgundy: The Long Escape is fascinating. It tells of John's true story of being shot down behind enemy lines and held a prisoner by the German Gestapo. For many years Brother Katsaros was sworn to secrecy by the government, but through his book he now invites all of us to share in his experience. Brother John also speaks often to community and veteran groups about his book and experiences as a young Greek-American airman.
For his long affiliation with AHEPA, and for his service to the United States during war time, please join us in honoring Brother and Author John Katsaros 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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