AHEPA E-News Volume 16, Issue 3

 

AHEPA E-News Volume 16, Issue 3 | Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Call for Applications: Scholar-Athlete Scholarships, Athletic Hall of Fame Honors

Annually, AHEPA presents scholarships and awards to outstanding athletes, scholar-athletes, and former athletes at the AHEPA Family Supreme Convention. Don't miss this opportunity! Do you know of a standout athlete who excels in their individual sport(s) or who displays excellence in the classroom and volunteerism? Or a former athlete or sports industry leader worthy to join the ranks of 150-plus members of the AHEPA Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame that includes the likes of Harry Agganis, Alex Karras, Pete Sampras, and other greats?  Deadline: March 15, 2022

Hall of Fame Application

Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Application

AHEPA Mourns Passing of PSP, Father of AHEPA Housing Program, Nick Smyrnis AHEPA deeply mourns the passing of Past Supreme President, and co-founder of AHEPA National Housing Corporation (ANHC), Nick Smyrnis. Brother Smyrnis, of Indianapolis, Ind., was a 73-year Life Member of James Whitcomb Riley Chapter 232, Indianapolis. He passed away January 15, 2022, at the age of 98. "We are deeply saddened by the news of Brother Smyrnis’ passing," Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas said. "A titan of the community for more than half a century, Brother Nick’s contributions were immense and valued greatly...   read more | The National Herald

AHEPA HQ Begins Membership System Upgrade

Starting today, January 19, 2022, AHEPA Global Headquarters will be upgrading the AHEPA Membership Database System. The AHEPA Membership portal and databases will be disconnected until January 25, 2022. Headquarters staff will be unable to provide rosters or membership information during this time and thanks you in advance for your patience. 2022 chapter billing statements will be sent out once the upgraded membership system is running next week.

2022 National Scholarship Application Open

The AHEPA Educational Foundation has made the 2022 National AHEPA Educational Foundation Scholarship Application available on the AHEPA website. Please visit the link to learn about eligibility criteria for the scholarship as well as the scholarships available this year. The deadline for submissions of the 2022 AHEPA Educational Foundation Scholarship will be March 31, 2022.

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Sons of Pericles Launches Online Store The Sons of Pericles has revamped its website, sonsofpericles.org, just in time for the New Year! Visitors can pay Sons of Pericles dues online as well as shop for Sons of Pericles merchandise and gear in the first official online store. The site is still under construction. However, there's plenty of merch to buy with more on the way. So visit and stock up today!

SOP Online Store

Emergency Relief Fund Opened for Victims of Midwest Tornadoes Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas (pictured delivering food in Kentucky) announced the AHEPA Emergency Fund is open and accepting donations for the victims of the Midwest tornadoes that devastated the region over the weekend. Donations are being accepted online or via mail: AHEPA Emergency Fund c/o AHEPA Global Headquarters 1909 Q Street, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20009 Coverage in Pappas Post

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AHEPA Centennial Convention Magic Awaits Us in 2022! AHEPA celebrates 100 years in 2022! To commemorate this historic event, we're taking you back to the happiest place on earth, the Walt Disney World Resort® in Orlando, Florida! Pack up the family and bring plenty of sunscreen and join us at this once in a lifetime celebration of a century of service! make a reservation and more info

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

February 25 - 27 | SOP & MOA Greeks in Miami Volleyball Tournament March 5 | AHEPA Region 6 100 Year Celebration hosted by District 13, Des Plaines, Illinois 15 | Deadline: AHEPA Athletic Hall of Fame, Scholar-Athlete Scholarship applications 31 | Deadline: National Educational Foundation Scholarship application

Greek American News Digest  Editor's Note: Editorials, commentaries, opinion pieces, and articles 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  The Times view on the Elgin Marbles: Uniting Greece’s Heritage The Times (Jan. 11) The case for returning the Elgin Marbles to Athens has become compelling. read more Greece to step up Parthenon marbles pressure amid signs tide is turning The Guardian (Jan. 18) Greece has vowed to intensify its campaign for the reunification of the Parthenon sculptures amid “optimistic” signs that British public opinion has shifted markedly in favour of returning the prized “Elgin” marbles to Athens. read more Greece Backs Strong EU Action on Russia Amid Putin Ukraine Moves  Bloomberg (Jan. 18) Greece will support a strong European Union reaction to any Russian invasion of Ukraine, even as Athens called for improved relations between Moscow and the bloc, government minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis said. read more USC hires Michael Amiridis as president hours after his candidacy was formally unveiled The Post and Courier (Jan. 14) Michael Amiridis, a native of Greece with expertise in chemical engineering and a reputation as a personable college administrator, was hired Jan. 14 as the University of South Carolina’s next president. read more Celebrated Greek painter Alekos Fassianos dies at 86 Associated Press (Jan. 16) Alekos Fassianos, one of the most important modern Greek painters, died Sunday at his home after a long illness, the state news agency ANA reported. He was 86. read more A Long-Overlooked Necropolis in Naples Reveals the Enduring Influence of Ancient Greece  Smithsonian Magazine (Jan. 13) The Ipogeo dei Cristallini’s well-preserved tombs will open to the public as soon as summer 2022. read more

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