AHEPA E-News Volume 16, Issue 8 | Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Supreme President Visits Greece Chapters Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas is on a visitation to AHEPA chapters in Greece. During the visit, which began February 17, Supreme President Kokotas has overseen the initiation of several new candidates into the Order. He also has met with officers representing chapters located in Athens, Volos, Larissa, Lamia, Katerini, and Velestino. Supreme Governor Region 10 Yannis Mitropoulos and Hellas District 25 Governor Kostas Varsamis have accompanied the supreme president. Congratulations to all the new initiates. Supreme President Kokotas also visited Athens to finalize details of donating relief assistance to the Greek government in the aftermath of last summer's wildfires. view more AHEPA Attends Community Meeting with NYC Mayor Adams Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas attended a meeting with New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Greek American community leaders, at Gracie Mansion, Feb. 15 2022. Kokotas, along with community leaders, including His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, met with Mayor Adams to discuss issues concerning the Greek American community of New York. more here ICYMI | 1927 to 1981 Magazines Digitized Under the auspices of the AHEPA History website, The Ahepan magazines, dating from 1927 to 1981, have been digitized and are accessible to read as part of AHEPA’s Centennial Celebration. Among the gems in the catalogue are the 25th anniversary “Silver Jubilee” (at right) and the 75th anniversary commemorative editions. view the catalogue 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. Informational Flyer Payment Form 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 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. Apply Today 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 21 | Man of God nationwide release 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  Mitsotakis meets US Vice-President Harris, briefs her on East Med Ekathimerini (Feb. 19) Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met US Vice President Kamala Harris met on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference Saturday evening. read more NBA Star Antetokounmpo Signs Long-Term Deal With Meta’s WhatsApp Bloomberg (Feb. 20) NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo has signed a long-term deal with WhatsApp, the messaging service owned by Meta Platforms Inc., to promote the brand around the world. read more Giannis meets Jordan Safety of 150,000 ethnic Greeks in Ukraine a concern for Greece, says FM Dendias in Paris ANA-MPA (Feb. 22) Greek Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias said that he will be raising Greece's concerns for the safety of the Greek ethnic minority in Ukraine at an emergency meeting of EU members states' foreign ministers on Tuesday. read more Greece: Search expanded on burning ferry; 10 missing Assoicated Press (Feb. 21) Fire service rescuers expanded a search Monday inside a burning ferry anchored off the Greek island of Corfu where 10 people remain missing. read more Opinion | The Israeli-Greek-Cypriot triangle and what it means for Turkey  The Jerusalem Post (Feb. 21) The visit of President Isaac Herzog to Greece and Cyprus is another step toward cementing a friendship that started to take shape more than twelve years ago. read more Review | God's Country The New York Review of Books On 55-year anniversary of Elia Kazan's first novel, The Arrangement, The New York Review of Books re-publishes its review of the novel from 1967. read more Now Available! Celebrating 100 Years of Brotherhood