AHEPA E-News Volume 16, Issue 6 | Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Upgraded Membership System Comes Online

We've upgraded our online membership database! It is live for you to begin to use. Billing made easier! Print membership cards! Learn more: online tutorial Use your existing credentials to gain access to the newly upgraded system. sign on here

From the Archives | 75th Anniversary Commemorative Issue

During the course of our Centennial Anniversary, we will take a look back into the vast AHEPA archives to share and reflect. Here's a glance at the Summer 1997 commemorative issue of The Ahepan that celebrated our 75th Anniversary. We recently digitized the issue. Take a look! read it here

One Night Only | Award-Winning "Man of God" March 21

"Man of God", the highly anticipated award-winning box office hit based on the inspiring life of the widely venerated Greek Orthodox saint, Saint Nektarios of Aegina that won the hearts of the public in Greece, Russia and Serbia starring Hellenic Academy Award winner Aris Servetalis, Russian superstar Alexander Petrov, and Golden Globe winner Mickey Rourke, is finally coming to the big screen across the United States in 800 theatres nationwide on March 21st as one-night only Fathom Events release.

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Tentative Agenda for Supreme Convention Released

AHEPA Global Headquarters has released a tentative schedule for the 2022 Supreme Convention to be held this summer in Orlando, Fla. Please note that this schedule is not final and subject to change. Download Agenda Learn More

Join Us: The 2022 Monthe Kofos Memorial Golf Tournament

We are excited to announce the 2022 Monthe Kofos Memorial Golf Tournament will be hosted at the fabulous Westin Mission Hills Resort & Spa, Palm Springs, California, April 5 to 9. This amazing resort has incredible amenities for the entire family, a Pete Dye and Gary Player signature course, with stunning views. It has been a while since we’ve been to California, so don’t miss out on this event! Book by March 5, 2022.

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AHEPA Stem Cell Donor Appeal The AHEPA Supreme Lodge is asking for the community's help to find a stem cell donor match for Andrea (Demetriou) Kalliaras, the sister of one of our brothers in District 5. Andrea is suffering from a rare form of leukemia that can only be cured by a stem cell transplant. To see if you are able to help, please visit swab4andrea.com and register to receive a free test swab kit.

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

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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 to submit an application for the 2022 AHEPA Educational Foundation Scholarship is March 31, 2022.

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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 5 | Deadline: Register for the Monthe Kofos Memorial Golf Tournament 15 | Deadline: AHEPA Athletic Hall of Fame, Scholar-Athlete Scholarship applications 20 | Philadelphia Greek Independence Day Parade 25 | Greek Independence Day 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  Blinken Thanks Greece for Having Troops in Afghanistan for NATO The National Herald (Feb. 3) In a letter to Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken thanked Greece for having troops in Afghanistan as part of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. read more Opinion | The Parthenon marbles belong in Greece – so why is restitution so hard to swallow? The Guardian (Feb. 5) Those who would see the Parthenon marbles return to Greece sense change in the air. read more Oscar-winning Alexander Payne becomes Greek citizen Ekathimerini (Feb. 8) Academy Award-winning director and screenwriter Constantine Alexander Payne was sworn in as a Greek citizen at the Consulate General of Greece in Boston on Tuesday. read more Hilton Closes Doors in Athens After Nearly Six Decades The Pappas Post (Feb. 3) After 58 years, one of the most iconic hotels in Athens closed its doors on January 31, leaving behind a legacy of A-list celebrity visits and cultural and historical significance. read more St. Louis Blues' Jordan Kyrou upsets Connor McDavid to win fastest skater at NHL All-Star Weekend ESPN.com (Feb. 4) Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid was upset in the fastest skater skills competition for the second straight NHL All-Star Weekend, as the heavy favorite was beaten by St. Louis Blues forward Jordan Kyrou on Friday night. read more

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