AHEPA Participates in Ideagen Panel at United Nations

 

AHEPA E-News Volume 16, Issue 39 | Wednesday, November 2, 2022

AHEPA Participates in Ideagen Panel at United Nations

Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas and Daughters of Penelope Grand President Georgette Boulegeris had the opportunity to attend the Ideagen Global Goals Summit on Achieving Sustainable Developmental Goals by 2030 with Cross Sectional Partnerships at the United Nations.  The summit was co-hosted and co-sponsored by the Permanent Mission of Greece to the United Nations in cooperation with the United Nations Conference on Trate and Development, G2i2 and the Pvblic Foundation.   Supreme President Kokotas and Grand President Boulegeris participated in a panel discussion on education systems and how to increase, impact, and create positive change as it relates to global goals moderated by Yanna Darilis of New Greek Television.  While attending the summit, they also had the opportunity to visit the NASDAQ building where they had a power interview on the AHEPA and DOP with Ideagen Global CEO George Sifakis.

"Smyrna" - The 6-time Hellenic Academy-Award winning epic war drama based on the true catastrophic events that changed the course of our Greek history is officially hitting the big screen across the U.S on Thursday, December 8th in select theatres nationwide! One night only!  Get your tickets now!

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Sons of Pericles Host Greeks in Toronto Event

The Supreme Lodge of the Sons of Pericles hosted their first International Event of the year with their Greeks in Toronto Weekend.  Sons and Maids from all over Canada and the U.S. traveled to Toronto in order to participate in this weekend, which was co-sponsored by AHEPA Canada and the AHEPA Lord Byron Chapter CJ-1 of Toronto.  In addition to touring and experiencing the city, the Sons and Maids in attendance participated in a service project and created care packages for sick children.  Both Junior Auxiliary Orders of AHEPA are supporting the Children's Miracle Network as their National Project this year.  In addition to raising funds, the Sons and Maids are volunteering their time and presence to help benefit this worthy cause.

Take Part! Dawson Memorial National Project

When Charles Skandalis and Felini Martini walked out of Mine No. 1 of the Dawson Mine Complex on February 9, 1923, they left behind the shattered bodies of 120 fellow miners. They were lone survivors of an explosion that ripped through the mine twenty hours before. The two had survived the deadly fumes from the blast by covering their faces with sweaters dipped in water. When they sensed fresh air being pumped into the mine, they worked their way out of the mine, stumbling over wreckage and feeling their way in the dark. This was not the first, but the second mining disaster to occur at Dawson Mine Complex that collectively took the lives of a veritable United Nations list of victims, including Greeks, Italians, and Mexicans, who were chief among them.  In 2013, The Ahepan magazine placed a feature "Remembering Dawson" to shine a light on the mining disaster 100 years after the first disaster, which took the lives of 35 Greeks, on October 22, 1913. Now is a time for the community to participate in an AHEPA national project--a nationwide memorial to mark the 100-year anniversary of the second disaster to be held February 5, 2023. Email Project Chairman Robert Sexton, PSG, to express your interest to participate. more info here

The Ahepan Fall 2022 Is Out!

Hot off the electronic press! Catch the Fall 2022 digital edition of The Ahepan magazine before it hits mailboxes. Did you miss the historic Centennial Supreme Convention? Read all about it! Also featured are AHEPA's Journey to Greece program as it continues to shine, and Atlanta's special celebratory weekend where it all began a century ago. And see what amazing activities our Housing, Veterans, and Athletics programs, and districts and chapters are up to!

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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. Donate

Join Us! AHEPA Region 10 Centennial Celebration

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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 & Deadlines

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 5 | The Alpha Omega Council honors AHEPA, JFK Library, Boston 15 | AHEPA Region 10 Centennial Anniversary Banquet, Athens, Greece

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