AHEPA Celebrates Giving Tuesday

 

AHEPA E-News Volume 16, Issue 43 | Wednesday, November 30, 2022

AHEPA Celebrates Giving Tuesday

Yesterday, AHEPA once again participated in Giving Tuesday, the global generosity movement that since 2012, has been encouraging people to do good, give, collaborate and celebrate generosity. As an organization, AHEPA is extremely fortunate to have generous members and sponsors, and we want you to know how much your continuous support is appreciated. For those who would like to continue to keep giving in the spirit of the season, please consider giving the "Gift of AHEPA" to a prospective young man in your life who could benefit from membership in our wonderful organization. Additionally, AHEPA has many benevolent funds which individuals can donate to we have many needy causes. During this holiday season, please do not forget AHEPA and the work we do. Our educational programs, charitable works, and community outreach are integral to fulfilling our mission and are made possible with donations from supporters like you. Visit our website and make your donation today!

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Event Spotlight: AHEPA District 28 Conference

On Saturday, November 12, Supreme President Jimmy Kokotas attended a successful District 28 conference hosted at the Greek Embassy in Paris, France. The Supreme President and brothers from across Europe were welcomed by Greek Ambassador Dimitrios Zevelakis, who provided some introductory remarks praising the important role AHEPA plays in today's society. District 28 Governor Dimosthenis Mammonas presented a detailed report underlining the spectacular growth and expansion that the AHEPA in Europe has recently had with 16 Chapters and 300 members in 8 European countries. District Lodge officers provided reports on their activities, including a presentation by Vice President of Hellenism, Theodoros Gkotsis, on the latest geopolitical challenges for Greece and Cyprus in the region. Participants held a fruitful and constructive exchange of views with the Supreme President focusing on past, ongoing and future activities in Europe, including the AHEPA project "Greek dialects as a living tradition."   An initiation ceremony for new Brothers from the Paris and Brussels Chapters also took place. District 23 Governor, James Hutchison, also attended the event, which was preceded by an informal dinner on Friday, November 11, in one of the restaurants in Paris owned by the Mavromatis family from Cyprus.   The district worked hard to promote the message and principles of the Order of AHEPA. In light of the recent visit of the Supreme President and lodge members an installation of their newest Chapter A623 "Robert Schuman" in Luxembourg took place. Congratulations to our new brothers and to our brothers from District 28 on a successful conference!

AHEPA Sponsors Capital Link Forum

Once again, the Order of AHEPA is a sponsor of the Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum. This event is an International Summit about Greece hosted in New York, organized in cooperation with the New York Stock Exchange, Athens Stock Exchange and major global investment banks. It is organized under the Auspices of the Consulate General of Greece in New York and is the longest running investment forum about Greece abroad, engaged in a systematic effort to promote Greece as a business and investment destination to a global audience For more information on the event, including a list of speakers and special guests, please see the official invitation HERE. To register for the forums, please click HERE. Registration is complimentary.

"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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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

December 8 | Smyrna film in theaters for one night only - buy tickets! 9 | 24th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum - register! 17 | AHEPA Chapter 3 Centennial Anniversary Banquet, Birmingham, Alabama

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 US tourists are big spenders in Greece Ekathimerini (Nov. 28) American tourists are proving more than simply worthy substitutes for the Chinese and the Russian visitors in terms of the expenditure they make during their stay in Greece for shopping, data have shown. In September alone, the value of tax-free purchases that US travelers made in Greece was 70% higher than in the same month in 2019. In the year’s first nine months, an estimated 35% of the value of tax-free purchases across Greece came from Americans, with their average spending this year calculated at 1,360 euros per person. read more New Canadian Ambassador in Athens meets with Greek President Ekathimerini (Nov. 28) Anna-Karine Asselin, the new Ambassador of Canada to Greece, visited the Presidential Mansion on Monday to present her credentials to the Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou. “It is an honor to be designated as Ambassador to a country that I admire and appreciate with such a large and successful diaspora in Canada,” said Asselin on the occasion, with 2022 also marking the 80th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Greece and Canada. read more It’s Not Easy to Become Digital Nomad in Greece: Restrictions Apply The National Herald (Nov. 28) Greece is telling highly-skilled digital workers to come on down and live in the country as they can work remotely from anywhere but isn’t making it easy for them to do so.Greece offers a Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) that gives them a three-month visa-free stay – up to a year – and can be used to travel within the 26-country Schengen Area in the European Union, a valuable asset for them.  read more Top 7 Christmas Destinations in Greece for 2022 The Greek Reporter (Nov. 26) Greece has amazing destinations for Christmas. Although it is globally known for its warm, sunny summers, white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, the country offers much more than just those things, as lovely as they are. The surprisingly diverse landscape of Greece offers countless opportunities, all the way from the north to the south, to explore and enjoy superb winter destinations. read more Rakomelo Recipe: Try this Cretan Drink for Winter Health and Revelry The Pappas Post (Nov. 23) Have you tried rakomelo? This Greek libation will warm you up AND lift your spirits. It also has a rich tradition as a homeopathic remedy, making it something of a “triple threat.” We started drinking this years ago in Greece to warm ourselves on windy nights on the islands (it’s not just for winter!). Since then, it’s become a tradition to make some over Thanksgiving, at which time half of the family is very excited, and the other half braces themselves – it’s intense stuff.  read more  9-Year-Old Greek Girl Crowned Chess Champion of Europe The Greek Reporter (Nov. 22) A nine-year-old Greek girl was recently crowned European chess champion for under 10s in a tournament that was held in Antalya, Turkey. Marianta Lampou, draped with the Greek flag and holding the prestigious trophy aloft, celebrated her achievement as the Greek national anthem was heard. Sixty players from thirty countries participated in the competition. read more Now Available!