AHEPA:Indiana Congressman Frank J. Mrvan Joins AHEPA

 

AHEPA E-News Volume 16, Issue 5 | Wednesday, February 2, 2022 Indiana Congressman Frank J. Mrvan Joins AHEPA U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (D-IN) joined AHEPA at a ceremony held January 26, 2022, at AHEPA 78-IV Senior Apartments, Merrillville, Ind. "We congratulate and welcome Congressman Mrvan into the Order," Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas said. "We look forward to his continued engagement with the community. We also commend the Ahepans of District 12 who always do an admirable job of reaching out to public servants and bringing them into the community's fold." Merrillville Chapter 78 President George Domoras presided over the initiation ceremony. Supreme Governor Sam Benjamin, who was instrumental in the congressman's joining AHEPA, administered the Oath. Three public servants who are AHEPA Chapter 78 members were present: Lake County Auditor John Petalas, Crown Point District 3 Council Member Andrew Kyres, and Congressman Mrvan. Also present were: Sons of Pericles National Advisor Nick Kavadas, AHEPA-DOP District 12 Foundation President George Loxas, and AHEPA 100 South Bend Housing President Panos Niarchos. Congressman Mrvan represents Indiana's First Congressional District. He succeeded Congressman Pete Visclosky, an Ahepan, who retired in 2020. Did You Know? Supreme Governor Sam Benjamin's brother, Adam, held the First Congressional District seat from 1977 to 1982 but unfortunately passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack during his term in office. American Hellenic, American Jewish Groups Issue Statement on Power Cable Investment by the EU The Order of AHEPA, the American Hellenic Institute (AHI), B’nai B’rith International, and the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, issued the following joint statement on January 28, 2022: "Our organizations applaud the European Union’s significant investment toward the construction of a 2,000-megawatt undersea electricity cable between Greece, Israel, and Cyprus that will link the power grids of the three countries. The 657 million euros investment ($736 million) demonstrates the substantial progress the trilateral alliance has achieved in energy cooperation and the three countries’ leadership in the region to provide energy security. It also signals the three countries commitment to increasing the use of renewable energy sources, which is commendable.   "We applaud the trilateral alliance’s ongoing aim to foster peace, security, stability, and shared democratic values and ideals, in the region. We will continue to lend our broad diaspora support and encouragement for advancing the trilateral alliance across all sectors, especially as we plan our fifth Leadership Mission to Israel, Cyprus, and Greece in 2022." ICYMI | Organizations hold Ambassadors Forum Past Supreme President and Board Chairman Karacostas Appointed Co-Chair of Archdiocese's Clergy Laity Congress The Order of AHEPA congratulates Past Supreme President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Nicholas A. Karacostas on his appointment to serve as a Co-chair of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s 46th Biennial Clergy Laity Congress by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America. The Clergy Laity will convene in New York City, July 3-7, 2022. “We congratulate Brother Karacostas on his appointment to serve as a Co-chair, and we are tremendously proud of him,” Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas said. “We are confident Nick’s contributions will help make the event, which will be held in his home city, a tremendous success. Axios!” read more | read the Greek Orthodox of Archdiocese announcement 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 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 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 Emergency Relief Fund Opened for Natural Disasters Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas (pictured delivering food in Kentucky) announced the AHEPA Emergency Fund is open and accepting donations for natural disaster relief. 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 Donate 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 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  JPMorgan Chase CEO: I am optimistic for Greece Ekathimerini (Jan. 31) Jamie Dimon is board chairman and chief executive officer of the world’s largest systemic bank, JPMorgan Chase, he often meets with heads of state and his opinion is of great importance to global markets. In this interview with Kathimerini he speaks of his pride in his Greek roots and talks about the tribute he intends to pay to his parents and grandparents during a formal dinner while visiting the country. read more Watch video clip Kasoulides starts US trip with ‘excellent’ meeting with Blinken Cyprus Mail (Feb. 1) Bilateral ties between Cyprus and the US are stronger than ever before, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Washington DC on Tuesday evening as he met Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides. read more State Department readout ‘There is nothing more magical’: resurrected theatre brings ancient Greece to life The Guardian (Jan. 31) New passion for reviving country’s monuments is returning Little Theatre of Epidavros to heart of community. read more Rescuers work to help sick, stranded whale calf in Greece PBS News Hour (Jan. 28) Divers, vets and the coast guard were mounting a rescue operation Friday to help a whale calf that had become trapped in shallow water in a seaside area of the Greek capital, but tests carried out on the animal showed it was in serious condition. read more Ancient Greek Helmets, Temple Ruins Found at Dig in Southern Italy The National Herald (Feb. 1) Archaeologists in southern Italy have discovered ancient warrior helmets and the ruins of a painted brick wall at a site that might have been a forerunner of a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena, officials said Tuesday. read more Memories of Asia Minor Catastrophe Digitized by University of Florida Greek Reporter (Jan. 23) The 100 year anniversary of the Asia Minor catastrophe will be marked in a digital series prepared at the University of Florida’s Samuel Proctor Oral History Program. read more Now Available! Celebrating 100 Years of Brotherhood