AHEPA E-News
Volume 16, Issue 35 | Wednesday, October 5, 202
Boston Commemorates AHEPA's Centennial
The City of Boston commemorated AHEPA's centennial anniversary at City Hall, yesterday.
Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas and Board of Trustees Member Alex Geourntas, who serves as Boston's City Clerk, accepted a proclamation celebrating AHEPA's 100 years of service issued by Mayor Michelle Wu, and presented by James Colimon (top), who serves as the city's Manager of International Partnerships.
The Ahepans also received a resolution presented by Boston City Council President Ed Flynn (at right).
"We sincerely thank Mayor Wu, Council President Flynn, city government officials, and especially Brother Geourntas, for recognizing AHEPA's centennial anniversary and community service and for organizing the special presentations," Supreme President Kokotas said.
AHEPA, DOP Executive Directors on Capitol Hill
AHEPA Executive Director Basil Mossaidis and Daughters of Penelope Executive Director Elena Saviolakis went to Capitol Hill on Sept. 29 to meet with members of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues.
Meetings were held with U.S. Reps. Carolyn Maloney (at right), co-chair, Hellenic Caucus; John Sarbanes, Dina Titus, and Frank Pallone. A scheduled meeting with U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis, co-chair, Hellenic Caucus, had to be postponed due to the congressman's responsibilities in the congressional district due to Hurricane Ian.
They discussed the AHEPA family's policy priorities and developments in the Eastern Mediterranean, and provided updates about AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope service programs that strengthen our society.
The AHEPA family is grateful to each of the members of Congress for taking time out of a very busy voting schedule to meet in the U.S. Capitol.
The executive directors also specifically conveyed the community's appreciation to Congresswoman Maloney for her decades of passionate and effective leadership of the Hellenic Caucus, which she co-founded, and her impactful public service.
With Congresswoman Titus.
With Congressman Pallone.
AHEPA Opens Emergency Relief Fund in Wake of Ian
In the wake of Hurricane Ian's wrath, AHEPA is opening its Emergency Relief Fund, announced Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas.
We thank the AHEPA chapters that already have donated and appreciated the interest we have received about how to help. As we have in the past, we will identify areas of need and provide aid accordingly.
Please click the Donate button to contribute to our relief efforts. Thank you for your consideration.
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Join Us! AHEPA Region 3 Centennial Celebration
RSVP: AHEPA District Governor 6 Dean Moskos
Make checks payable to: AHEPA Charitable Foundation
Mail to: AHEPA Global Headquarters, 1909 Q Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20009.
ICYMI | Centennial Supreme Convention Photo Gallery
Did you miss the AHEPA Centennial Supreme Convention or want to recapture a fun or memorable moment? Our convention photo gallery is up! take a look
While It Lasts! Get Your AHEPA Centennial Merch
Get it while it lasts!
AHEPA centennial commemorative merchandise is available that includes a commemorative coin and stand and decanter set.
Years of service and chapter officer pins, award plaques, and AHEPA t-shirts, watches, patches, and more!
Check it all out in the AHEPA Marketplace catalog.
Upcoming Events & Deadline
October
14 | AHEPA Region 3 Centennial Anniversary Banquet, Queens, New York
24 | Deadline: Winter 2022 The Ahepan magazine
November
3 | Daughters of Penelope & Embassy of Greece, "A Tribute to Greek American Women" panel discussion, Washington, DC
5 | AHEPA 5th District Cancer Research Foundation Gala, New Jersey
15 | AHEPA Region 10 Centennial Anniversary Banquet, Athens, Greece
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 says it's open to talks with Turkey once provocations end
Reuters (Oct. 2)
Greece wants to have a constructive dialogue with Turkey based on international law but its Aegean neighbour must halt its unprecedented escalation of provocations, the Greek foreign minister said on Sunday. read more
Unearthing Everyday Life at an Ancient Site in Greece
New York Times (Oct. 3)
Excavations in the Peloponnesian village of Iklaina are yielding rich insights into the lives of the Mycenaean civilization’s general population. read more
After years of EU scrutiny, Greece promises balanced budget
Associated Press (Oct. 3)
Greece has promised to return to a budget surplus in 2023, submitting its first spending blueprint in 12 years that is not under the direct scrutiny of European bailout lenders. read more
John Oliver Makes Parthenon Marbles Case; Blasts British Museum
Greek Reporter (Oct. 4)
John Oliver blasted the British Museum over its refusal to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece in his latest show Last Week Tonight with John Oliver aired by HBO on Sunday. read more
Kilwarlin Moravian Church and its link to ancient Greece
BBC (Oct. 2)
In the shade of the trees in a little County Down churchyard lies a curious reminder of classical antiquity. A remarkable set of earthworks at Kilwarlin Moravian Church was laid out as a tribute to the Greek heroes of the Battle of Thermopylae. read more
John Stamos: "This is a great moment"
CBS Sunday Morning (Oct. 2)
Correspondent Tracy Smith asked actor John Stamos, "Do you feel like you're having a moment?" "I hope I am," he replied. "But then, if you have a moment, then that moment has to end, right? Or something. [Still], I'm happier than I've ever been." read more
VOA Greek Service Legacy Finds Home at City University of New York
The National Herald (Sept. 13)
The physical and digital archive of the Greek broadcasting service of the Voice of America (VOA), one of the original language services of the network, is now donated to the Hellenic American Project (HAP), a nonprofit program under the Department of Sociology of Queens College in the City University of New York (CUNY). read more
Sounds of Cyprus Performed Live in Times Square (Video)
The National Herald (Oct. 3)
Talented artists Elena Chris, Peter Douskalis, and Alex Tasopoulos performed a concert of Cypriot music for New Yorkers and tourists in the center of the Big Apple, Times Square. read more
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