Vol. 15 Issue 4 | Wednesday, January 27, 2021
AHEPA E-News
U.S. Ambassador Pyatt:
AHEPA "Puts Our Shared Values into Practice"
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey R. Pyatt detailed AHEPA’s extensive contribution to the U.S.-Greece relationship at a “Conference on Cultural Diplomacy and Contribution of Diaspora” organized by AHEPA Hellas District 25 and Chapter HJ-25, Patras, Jan. 20, 2021. Ambassador Pyatt’s inspiring presentation, which included a welcome for a hopeful in-person Supreme Convention in Athens this summer, is appreciated greatly, announced Supreme President George G. Horiates.
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In Pictures | AHEPA Cares Round-up
To start the new year, AHEPA Mother Lodge Chapter 1 and the Sons of Pericles Adelphi Chapter 86 joined members of the Atlanta Greek Orthodox Community to prepare over 250 meals in support of the Annual USO Holiday Block Leave HBL)for the troops on Jan. 2, 2021.
Zeus Chapter 88, Warren, Ohio provided 100 fish and pasta dinners to the Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities for distribution to persons with special needs. Pictured (l-r): Linda Riegelman, Service and Supports Administration supervisor; former Chapter 88 President Gene Callow, and Buckeye District 11 Governor, George Callow.
Blinken Confirmed to Serve as
Secretary of State
AHEPA welcomes the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Antony Blinken to serve as Secretary of State, announced Supreme President George G. Horiates. The U.S. Senate confirmed Blinken with bipartisan support in a 78 to 22 vote, yesterday.
"We congratulate Secretary Blinken, and we look forward to working with him, and State Department officials, to help take U.S. relations with Greece and the Republic of Cyprus to greater heights and further enhancing the bonds between our peoples, a role AHEPA proudly has played for nearly a century," Horiates said.
An Appeal to Support
St. Photios National Shrine
Ahepan "Basile the Comedian" is performing a virtual benefit show for Saint Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine, Feb. 5, 2021, 9 p.m. Tickets are $30. All proceeds benefit the National Shrine.
AHEPA's support for Saint Photios is well-documented and spans more than three decades. Thirty-five years ago, AHEPA removed a significant financial burden of the Shrine by burning its mortgage.
St. Photios National Shrine is dedicated to the first colony of Greek people who came to America in 1768.
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Greece Is the Word in 2021
Make Reservations! | Athens Supreme Convention
AHEPA is preparing for the 99th AHEPA Family Supreme Convention to be held in Athens, Greece, July 25 to 31, 2021. The official convention hotel will be the Hotel Grande Bretagne. Reservation deadline is March 31, 2021.
Greece will be celebrating the bicentennial of its independence in 2021 and the AHEPA family will be there to join in the celebration! See you there!
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Don't miss out!
100th anniversary member data project underway
AHEPA recently launched a comprehensive 100th Anniversary member data verification project, announced Supreme President George G. Horiates.
"We are requesting all members of AHEPA to contact us for this important project and encourage you to be a part of the Centennial celebrations," Horiates said, adding that members should have received an email with detailed instruction this week. "We've assembled the information currently listed in our member files and now need your help to confirm the accuracy of your data and fill in any information gaps."
Up-to-date member information is critical in helping AHEPA promote the ancient Hellenic ideals of education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, family and individual excellence through community service and volunteerism. That's why it's so important to call.
Please call 1-888-827-6103 (toll-free) to take care of this important matter today
Calendar of Events & Deadlines
February
1 | Deadline: Submissions for Spring 2021 The Ahepan
5 | Virtual Comedy Show to benefit St. Photios
March
31 | Deadline: AEF scholarship applications
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31 | Deadline: 2021 Supreme Convention
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Tentative start to Turkey-Greece talks after year of strife
Associated Press (Jan. 25)
The first high-level talks aimed at reducing tensions between Turkey and Greece in five years took place behind closed doors on Monday. read more
American Airlines Announces Launch Date for NYC to Athens Nonstop Flights
The Pappas Post (Jan. 23)
Despite the air of uncertainty with how the Coronavirus pandemic will play out in the coming months and whether or not national travel restrictions will be lifted, one U.S. carrier is hopeful that planeloads of Americans will be landing in Athens, beginning June 3, 2021.
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Informal Cyprob summit to take place in New York's Greentree
Kathimerini Cyprus (Jan. 16)
Andreas Mavroyiannis, the Greek Cypriot peace talks negotiator and outgoing Permanent Representative to the UN, said there will be a real possibility of a settlement if formal negotiations resume. read more
Olympic Athlete Speaks of Assault and Breaks a Bigger Silence in Greece
New York Times (Jan. 23)
Sofia Bekatorou, a sailing champion, said she was sexually assaulted by a top sports official, prompting an outpouring of support in a country where the issue has long been ignored.
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Trove of ‘Ancient Treasures’ Found in Shipwreck Off the Coast of Greece
Smithsonian Magazine (Jan. 25)
Archaeologists excavating shipwrecks off the Greek island of Kasos have unearthed a trove of pottery that sheds light on trade networks in the ancient world, according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of Culture and Sports.
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US Submits Application to Join Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum
The National Herald (Jan. 26)
The US submitted a request to join the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) on January 13, the environment and energy ministry pointed out on the occasion of the ratification by the Parliament of the bill on the charter of the Organisation. read more
