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AHEPA e-News! - Vol.6 Issue 05 - Tuesday, January 31, 2012

News From AHEPA

International Committee Member Papadopoulos pins newest Ahepan of London Chapter 541

AHEPA Establishes Chapters in England, Bulgaria
WASHINGTON (AHEPA News) --The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association continues its international expansion, establishing chapters in London, England and Sofia, Bulgaria, announced Supreme President Dr. John Grossomanides. ... read more.

Apply Today: 7th Annual Journey to Greece Program
AHEPA Journey to Greece Class of 2011 AHEPA is proud to announce the "Program Guide and Application" for the 2012 Journey to Greece Program is now available online. What better way to start the New Year than the gift of a lifetime for any new or returning college age student.
Click here for an Application. | Click here for the Program Guide.

Apply for a 2012 AHEPA National Scholarship
Greek Scholar Homer The AHEPA National Educational Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for 2012. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2012. Click here to download an application. AHEPA's commitment to education has been well documented throughout its history. More than $4 million is endowed at the local, district and national levels toward the use of scholarships and more than a half-million dollars is awarded annually. View 2011 scholarship recipients.

AHEPAcademy Now Taking Applications for the 2012 Session!
AHEPAcademy WASHINGTON (AHEPAcademy) -- High School Juniors: join a select group of Greek-American students from across the country for AHEPAcademy, a leadership & professional development program, June 24-30 at George Mason University, outside Wash., DC. Early Application Deadline: March 4 / Final Deadline: April 1. Download your application!

AHEPA Joins with USO & White House to Support Military Families
USO Logo WASHINGTON (AHEPA-USO) -- Join AHEPA in supporting military families through the USO's United Through Reading® Military Program. United Through Reading is a program that enables service members to video record themselves reading books to their children back home, a DVD of the recording and a copy of the book to the child. ... read more.

Never Too Early to Make Your Supreme Convention Reservations!
The Monte Carlo Casino Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS (Supreme Convention) -- Book you reservation early for the 2012 AHEPA Supreme Convention (July 22-27, 2012) at the Monte Carlo Casino Hotel and Resort in exciting Las Vegas, NV and enjoy the special AHEPA group rate! A limited number of rooms are available at the AHEPA group rate, so please be smart and book your room today!

Help Make the AHEPA Jobs Board a Great Success!
AHEPAJobs.com Screen Shot WASHINGTON (AHEPA eNews) -- AHEPA Headquarters is proud to announce that the AHEPA Jobs Board, www.ahepajobs.com is fully functional and almost ready to launch. There's only one thing missing ... job listings and resumes from you. Please visit the AHEPAjobs.com site, post job openings and your resume today! ... read more.

NEW! The Ahepan Magazine - Winter 2011-2012 Now Online!
AHEPAN Magazine - Winter 2011-2012 Issue WASHINGTON (AHEPAN Magazine) -- Can't wait for your copy in the mail? Read about AHEPA’s first visit to Ankara in 10 years, how you can support AHEPA's USO effort, and how you can help AHEPA celebrated its 90th anniversary. As always, the community service work of our chapters throughout the country is also featured. View the Winter 2011-2012 issue online!

Encourage Young Men to Subscribe to The Periclean!
The Periclean WASHINGTON (Sons of Pericles) -- The Periclean is the monthly eNewsletter of the Sons of Pericles. Filled with news, events and special interest features, it's exciting from beginning to end. You can subscribe to receive the Periclean via email or view it online.
View the December 2011 issue online!

The Hellenic Journal Now Free for AHEPA Members
Hellenic Journal WASHINGTON (AHEPA News) -- The Hellenic Journal, the western Greek American news monthly magazine is now available free in electronic format to AHEPA members. Through AHEPA e-News, once a month, you will be able to read the full version a recent issue of The Hellenic Journal. ... Read the May 2011 Issue.

The National Herald Now Free for AHEPA Members
National Herald WASHINGTON (AHEPA News) -- The National Herald, the nation's largest Greek-American Newspaper is available free in electronic format to AHEPA members. Through AHEPA e-News, once a month, you will be able to read the full version a recent issue of the National Herald. ... read Issue 740.


AHEPA Upcoming Events Calendar

AHEPA Calendar

March
    07-11 AHEPA Marrow National BBall Invitational - Chicago, IL
    25     Greek Independence Day - Global

April
    15     Pascha - Global

May
    17     St. Basil's Open House - Garrison, NY
    04-05 District 4 Convention
    04-06 District 7 Convention
    25-27 District 23 Convention

June
    01-02 District 9 Convention
    06-08 District 1 Convention
    06-08 District 2 Convention
    06-08 District 3 Convention
    06-08 District 5 Convention
    06-08 District 8 Convention
    06-08 Districts 12 & 13 Convention
    06-08 District 17 Convention
    08-10 District 20 Convention
    08-10 District 21 Convention
    06-08 District 22 Convention
    14-16 District 4 Convention
    14-16 District 6 Convention
    14-16 District 10 Convention
    14-16 District 16 Convention
    21-22 District 11 Convention
    21-22 District 14 Convention

July
    22-27 AHEPA Family Supreme Convention - Las Vegas, NV



Greek American Weekly News Digest

A historic debt crisis has affected Greek's Olympic hopefuls, like the women's water polo team.

In Cradle of Games, a New Olympic Trial: Debt
ATHENS (New York Times) -- January 28, 2012 -- What happens if the country that invented the Olympics cannot afford to produce Olympic athletes? As this summer's London Games approach, that notion is causing great angst in Greece, where elite athletes are ... read more.

Macedonian Studies Center's Library Inaugurated
Macedonian Studies Center's Library Inaugurated NEW YORK (Greek News) -- January 30, 2012 -- Over 5.000 book titles, including a significant collection on the history and culture of the Macedonian land, which this year is celebrating its 100 year anniversary since its liberation, are hosted at the lending library of the Pan-Macedonian Studies Center. ... read more.

Constantine Maroulis to Star in Broadway's 'Jekyll & Hyde'
Constantine Maroulis will play the title dual role in the Broadway revival of Jekyll & Hyde, Nederlander Presentations Inc. announced Sunday. The musical is slated to run in New York in spring 2013 after a 25-week national tour that starts Oct. 2 in San Diego. NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) -- January 29, 2012 -- The American Idol season 4 finalist just completed a three-year run in Rock of Ages, and he recieved a Tony nomination for Best Actor for the performance. Maroulis made his Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated rendition of The Wedding Singer, and is currently the title role in Toxic Avenger ... read more.

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