More Celebrations for Greek Independence Day
Celebrations continue for the 198th Anniversary of Greek Independence. Over the weekend, the AHEPA family participated at Philadelphia's parade organized by the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley, and at Boston's parade, organized by the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England. Supreme President George E. Loucas served as an Honorary Marshal at the Philadelphia parade.
AHEPA Helps Iowa, Nebraska Flood Victims
Ahepans from Chapter 534, Ralston, Nebraska, led efforts to provide relief to flood victims in Iowa and Nebraska. The chapter coordinated relief efforts with the American Red Cross, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), and local Orthodox parishes flood to raise more than $6,000. The Ahepans, with the help of Lowe's, were able to purchase and provide the American Red Cross with seven pallets of supplies that provided an immediate need to the thousands of flood victims. Chapter 534 will continue to raise funds for additional supplies.
AHEPA Donates Equipment to Enclaved School
AHEPA Cyprus District 27 donated a state-of-the-art copy, print and scan machine to Rizokarpaso Elementary School in the occupied area of Cyprus to benefit the enclaved students. Ahepans made the presentation at a small ceremony held at the Cyprus Red Cross offices during a visit of the students and their teachers to the free area. Supreme Governor Phanos Pitiris, District Governor Periklis Theodoridis and Chapter "Photos Photiades" President George Kallenos made the presentation.
At the present, approximately forty enclaved Greek-Cypriot students attend the preschool, the elementary school, and the gymnasium of Rizokarpaso. The donated machine will be transported to the elementary school in the occupied area by the United Nations at which time AHEPA also plans to visit.
AHEPA's Newest Chapter from Across the Pond
AHEPA welcomes our new chapter in the City of Westminster, United Kingdom! Supreme Governor Phanos Pitiris and District Governor George Kritikos presided over the initiation of AHEPA's newest members and set the chapter in motion.
The Ahepan | Spring 2019 Issue 
Hot off the electronic press! Check out the spring 2019 edition of The Ahepan. We recap two successful regional banquets, preview the upcoming 2019 Supreme Convention in Chicago, see highlights of how the AHEPA family's community service and philanthropic outreach enriches society in the Chapter News section, and much more!
Former Canadian VP Van Eck Passes Away
AHEPA mourns the passing of Past Supreme Vice President of Canada Jean-Pierre Van Eck. Brother Van Eck, of Edmonton, Alberta, passed away March 20, 2019. He served the Order in Canada, and Chapter CJ10, Edmonton, with dedication for decades.
"We are saddened by the news of Brother Van Eck's passing," Supreme President George E. Loucas said. "Our deepest sympathies are with the Van Eck family. May his memory be eternal."
Make Plans Today! | 2019 Supreme Convention
Chicago will play host to the 97th AHEPA Family Supreme Convention, July 1 to 6, 2019. The Palmer House Hilton Hotel will be the venue. Initial details, including hotel accommodations, can be found here. Secure the $159 plus tax per night room rate by making your reservation today!
Apply Today! | 2019 AHEPAcademy Session 
Calling all high school juniors! Join a select group of Greek American students from across the country for AHEPAcademy, an interactive leadership and professional development program. The 2019 session will be held June 23 to 29 at George Mason University (located in northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC). Program overview
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Upcoming Events & Deadlines
April
10 | AHEPA Family Capitol Hill Day, Washington, D.C.
14 | Greek Independence Day Parade, New York City
14 | Greek Independence Day Parade, Detroit
15 | Deadline: AHEPAcademy application
May
1 | Deadline: Summer 2019 issue of The Ahepan (submit here)
June
13 | AHEPA's 6th "Milk for Flint" Drive
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Greek American News Digest
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China's Biggest Investment in Greece Blocked by Archaeological Authority
Wall Street Journal (April 3)
One of China's biggest investments in Europe suffered a major setback after Greek bureaucrats declared much of a port a Chinese state-run company has bought into to be of archaeological interest, likely delaying a key Chinese infrastructure project. The decision is the latest example of the power of Greece's much-feared archaeological authority, and is likely to increase longstanding Chinese frustrations about the progress of its projects in Greece. read more
Industry Reports Fraternity of Bridge Painters Spans Culture and Craft
The Business Journal (April 2)
It's 10:30 a.m. on a Wednesday in March, and a group of older men sip coffee around the small counter in the brightly lit Hellenic Prodromos Hall on 12th Street in Campbell. Within 15 minutes, others trickle in, take a seat at a nearby table, and begin playing a game of cards. read more
Far Away From America, Rick Pitino Finds a New March Madness
Wall Street Journal (April 8)
Rick Pitino led teams to the NCAA Tournament in 21 separate seasons before he truly understood the meaning of March Madness. When he finally did, it was more than 4,000 miles from the nearest American college, in a smoke-filled, unheated Athens gym, surrounded by the most combustible basketball fans in Europe. read more
Greece is not just for Greeks - it belongs to the world
The Spectator (April 6)
It often proves difficult to talk about modern Greece. Not just because of the relentless stream of news coming at us this past decade in relation to the crisis; but also because Greece, both its ancestry and its more recent passions, can mean quite different things to different people. It's a history universally revered in its ancient glory, commonly ignored in its millennium-spanning Byzantine imperial expression and often maligned in its modern incarnation as a nation state. read more
Ancient shipwreck to be made accessible to divers in Greece
The Washington Post (April 9)
Near the northern Greek island of Alonissos lies a remarkable ancient shipwreck: the remains of a massive cargo ship that changed archaeologists' understanding of shipbuilding in antiquity. Now this spectacular find is to become the first ancient shipwreck to be made accessible to the public in Greece, including to recreational divers. read more
Greece signs cooperation agreement with NASA at Space Symposium
Ekathimerini (April 9)
Greece's recently established space agency has signed a cooperation agreement with NASA on the sidelines of the annual Space Symposium, taking place in Colorado Springs, in the United States, running April 8-11. read more
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