AHEPA e-News! - Vol. 13 Issue 3 - Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Western Regional Leadership Conference and Banquet Held The AHEPA Family hosted a Western Regional Leadership Conference and Banquet in Long Beach, California, Jan. 18 to 20, 2019. AHEPA family community leaders from Districts 17 to 22 attended the conference. AHEPA honored Screenwriter, Director, Producer and Actor Robert Krantz with the AHEPA Academy of Achievement Award in Film at the banquet. Thank you to all who participated!  photo gallery highlights AHEPA Happenings | Brothers in Action Ahepans from Socrates Chapter 6, Jacksonville, Fla., volunteered at the Northeast Florida Food Bank, Jan. 12, 2019. They contributed to an effort that resulted in sorting 2,800 pounds of food, which will provide more than 2,300 meals for families in need. Thank you and a job well-done to the Ahepans who participated in this vital service project for the community of Jacksonville! New Rochelle Ahepans Donate to St. Michael's Home Ahepans from James Plevritis-Joseph C. Keane Chapter 405, New Rochelle, N.Y. presented a $6,300 donation to St. Michael's Home, a facility that provides care to elderly Greek Orthodox community members. The Ahepans presented the donation to His Grace Bishop Andonios of Phasiane, director of St. Michael's and Chancellor of the Archdiocese of America. read more in The National Herald National Scholarship, Journey to Greece Applications Available The AHEPA National Educational Foundation has posted applications for its National Scholarship program and Journey to Greece program.  Deadline: to apply for a National Educational Foundation scholarship is March 31, 2019. (apply now) (promo video) Deadline: to apply for the Journey to Greece program is April 20, 2019. (apply now) (promo video) The Ahepan The winter edition of The Ahepan is out! Read about the Birthplace of Hellas; how Odyssey Charter School is addressing the Greek language teacher shortage; and get caught-up on all the great service work our chapters provide to their communities. check it out Don't forget to follow AHEPA on social media:

Join AHEPA Today! In Our Own Words. What AHEPA means to us. Join AHEPA Now Upcoming Events & Deadlines   February  1 | Deadline for the spring 2019 issue of The Ahepan  (submit online) 2 | Regional Banquet, Wilmington, Delaware February - March 25 - 2 | Monte Kofos Memorial Golf Tournament, Amelia Island, Florida Greek American News Digest   Editor's Note: Editorials, Commentaries, and Opinion pieces are shared for information purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policy positions of the Order of AHEPA, its affiliated organizations, and members.     Vote on Prespes name deal expected to take place on Thursday night   Ekathimerini (Jan. 21)  A vote on the Prespes name deal is expected to take place in Greece's Parliament on Thursday night with debate to start at committee level on Monday afternoon before moving to the plenary, House speaker Nikos Voutsis said Monday.  read more   Federer, 37, shocked by Tsitsipas, 20, at Australian Open Associated Press (Jan. 20) Even as his uninterrupted dominance of yore dissipated, even as he took the occasional break, Roger Federer always mattered more often than not in the closing days of Grand Slam tournaments. Until lately, that is. Until, at age 37, he was outplayed in the Australian Open's fourth round by a much younger man, 20-year-old Stefanos Tsitsipas, during a 6-7 (11), 7-6 (3), 7-5, 7-6 (5) surprise that ended Federer's bid for a third consecutive championship at Melbourne Park.  read more Stefanos Tsitsipas sets up Australian Open semi-final with Rafael Nadal The Guardian  (Jan. 22) The Greek Presence at CES2019 in Las Vegas The National Herald (Jan. 18) CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is the world's gathering place for all those who thrive on the business of consumer technologies. It has served as the proving ground for innovators and breakthrough technologies for 50 years - the global stage where next-generation innovations are introduced to the marketplace...This year, CES2019 in Las Vegas took place January 8-11 and included Greek exhibitors, highlighting Greek business technology at the world's largest innovation fair.  read more Lanthimos' "The Favourite" Nominated for 10 Oscars Including Best Picture and Director Greek Reporter Hollywood (Jan. 22) "The Favourite," a film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, has been nominated for 10 Academy Awards, the Academy announced at a special event which was broadcast from Los Angeles on January 22.  read more Great Retsina, an Oxymoron No MoreNew York Times (Jan. 17)   This traditional Greek wine, made with the addition of pine resin, has been roundly scorned. But a new breed of producers aims to change minds. read more Opinion | Socrates Wants You to Tidy Up, Too New York Times (Jan. 22) What reading an ancient Greek dialogue can tell us about the Marie Kondo craze. read more