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AHEPA E-News Volume 16, Issue 23 | Wednesday, June 8, 2022 NYC Greek Independence Parade Makes Triumphant Return It was a great day for Greek America as the annual New York City Greek Independence Day returned to Fifth Avenue after a three year hiatus due to the pandemic. Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas participated as an Honorary Grand Marshal. He marched alongside New York City Mayor Eric Adams and U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (pictured top right). "I am grateful to the Federation for appointing me as an Honorary Grand Marshal," Kokotas said, adding, "It was an honor and very meaningful to march in my hometown parade, representing AHEPA as Supreme President during our centennial anniversary. AHEPA commends the planning committee for organizing an outstanding parade and series of events marking Greece's independence." Daughters of Penelope Grand President Kathy Bizoukas, Maids of Athena Grand President Maria Ana Pantelous, Chairman of the Board Nicholas A. Karacostas, PSP; DOP Grand Vice President Georgette Boulegeris, Supreme Secretary Savas Tsivicos, MOA Grand Treasurer Rigo Nasopoulos, Past Supreme President George Horiates, Executive Director Basil Mossaidis, and several district and chapter AHEPA family officers from the tri-state area participated.  Grand Marshals were: His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Hellenic Caucus Co-Chairs U.S. Reps. Carolyn Maloney and Gus Bilirakis, U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, and Olympic Gold Medalist Fani Chalkia. New Greek TV reported on the parade. Thanks to Journalist Yanna Darilis, who interviewed Supreme President Kokotas (pictured at bottom right).  Kokotas and Bizoukas also addressed parade participants at a morning kick-off event held at Avra Madison Estiatorio.  Ζήτω η Ελλάδα! Coverage: The National Herald Top photo credit: Dimitrios S. Panagos. Federation Honors AHEPA for Its 100th Anniversary The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York held its Greek Independence Day Gala, June 4, 2022. The Federation honored AHEPA for its centennial anniversary. In addition, the Federation recognized AHEPA, represented by Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas, as an Honorary Grand Marshal. Kokotas called up Daughters of Penelope Grand President Kathy Bizoukas, Chairman of the Board Nicholas Karacostas, PSP; Supreme Secretary Savas Tsivicos, and Board Vice Chair George Horiates, PSP; to accept the recognition with him. Kokotas conveyed AHEPA's appreciation for the honor and congratulated the Federation for its efforts. The Federation has coordinated the Greek American parade and events since 1938. Gov. Dukakis Throws Out First Pitch at Minor League Game Past Supreme Counselor Gregory Stamos (left) and Brother Nick Tsiotos (right) arranged for fellow Ahepan, former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis, to throw out the First Pitch at the Worcester Red Sox game versus the Syracuse Mets, at Polar Park, June 2, 2022. Supreme Convention Online Registration is Open! PLEASE NOTE PRE-REGISTRATION FORM DUE DATE IS JULY 1ST, NOT JUNE 1ST AS PREVIOUSLY STATED. Online Registration for the 2022 Supreme Convention is now open!  Visit the links below to register today!  Please note that in order to register as a Delegate or Alternate, your chapter must have reported you as one. If you have not been reported as a Delegate or Alternate, you will need to register as a guest.  Please feel free to contact AHEPA HQ with any questions. AHEPA Online Registration DOP Online Registration Members are still able to download and send in the actual preregistration form by visiting the link below.  Reminder that the deadline for early bird fees and preregistration is JULY 1.  After July 1, you will only be able to buy your packages on site at full price. Download Registration Form Please note: A La Carte tickets to individual events WILL be available ON SITE only for as long as supplies last.  You cannot reserve these tickets in advance, so if you plan on purchasing them, please visit the AHEPA Registration desk early on at convention.   Learn More Download Tentative Schedule Appeal for Ukraine Humanitarian Aid Since opening the Emergency Relief Fund to collect donations for Ukrainian aid, AHEPA Global Headquarters is proud to report that our chapters continue to answer the call, and we encourage all chapters to keep raising funds for this worthy cause. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the people of Ukraine as they bravely defend their country from a brutal, devastating, and unprovoked invasion by Russia. We hail the Ukrainians’ defense of democracy and freedom. The humanitarian ruin and loss of life has been catastrophic. Five million refugees have fled Ukraine since the start of Russia's invasion. These are staggering numbers not seen since World War II. The Order of AHEPA stands in solidary with Ukrainian refugees and families. The AHEPA Emergency Relief Fund is open to receive donations for humanitarian aid to assist the people affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. read our appeal AHEPA 100th Anniversary Virtual 5K Celebrate AHEPA's centennial anniversary by participating in a Virtual 5K! This race is ideal for walkers or runners! Safely complete the challenge your way and at your pace. Even on a treadmill. And you decide when and where anytime until June 15, 2022. Participate in this event as an individual, a small group, or as a chapter and earn an AHEPA 5K Medal featuring all four AHEPA Family Orders (pictured). Proceeds go to the AHEPA 501(c)3 Foundation. more info Sign Up Upcoming Events & Deadlines June 10 | Greeks in New York | Become a Sponsor! 23 - 26 | AHEPA Centennial Celebration, Atlanta July 1 | Deadline: AHEPA Centennial Supreme Convention pre-registration PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation 2022 Awards Ceremony & Gala In honor of our dear departed Ahepan and friend, Chris Tomaras, AHEPA is proud to support the efforts of the PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation in fulfilling Chris’ dream by promoting The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation 2022 Awards Ceremony & Gala. The event is less than a month away! Join the Foundation at the Hilton Chicago, June 18, as it awards over $250,000 in scholarships to 40 exceptional students.  Buy tickets and book your room now! Visit panhellenicsf.org for more information! 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  Greece rejects all Turkish arguments on island demilitarization Ekathimerini (June 7) Greece has sent a total of two letters to the United Nations Secretary General rejecting the entirety of Turkey’s arguments about the status of the Greek islands in the Aegean, Greek diplomatic sources said on Tuesday. read more Greek firefighters battle blaze near Athens for second day Associated Press (June 5) Greek firefighters on Sunday were battling a wildfire for a second day near two Athens suburbs. read more 2,100-year-old burial of woman lying on bronze 'mermaid bed' unearthed in Greece Live Science (June 3) Archaeologists have unearthed the ancient burial of a woman lying on a bronze bed near the city of Kozani in northern Greece. It dates to the first century B.C. read more Piraeus, An Athens Alternative For Cruisers Porthole Cruise and Travel (June 7) Every port city has Its day in the sun and none shine brighter than Piraeus, Greece. No seafaring sailor is worthy of the title without a call on this ancient port sometime in his career. read more Ancient Greek slab at Scottish museum found to list military academy cadets Ekathimerini (June 2) Experts in the UK have discovered that an ancient Greek marble slab which had spent more than a century in storage is inscribed with the names of graduates of the Ephebic College, an elite military academy that prepared young Athenian men for adulthood, British broadcaster ITV reported on Thursday. read more Windy City Rehab's Alison Victoria to Make Her Own Wine After Visit to Greece: 'This is Who I Am' People (June 3) Alison Victoria is expanding her portfolio! In this week's episode of Windy City Rehab, the home designer, 40, traveled to Greece where she visited Skouras Winery as they work to create her own signature wine. read more Now Available!

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