Supreme President Tsivicos meets with Prime Minister Mitsotakis

 

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Supreme President Tsivicos meets with Prime Minister Mitsotakis

The Order of AHEPA participated in events held this week in New York, in conjunction with the UN General Assembly, in honor of visiting foreign government officials. Supreme President Tsivicos represented AHEPA at a roundtable discussion with Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic Kyriakos Mitsotakis, where several Hellenic organizations and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America participated. Tsivicos also had the opportunity to have a sidebar discussion with the prime minister. Tsivicos conveyed the AHEPA family’s compassion is with the people of Greece during these trying times, and he advised Prime Minister Mitsotakis of AHEPA’s response to the crises. “Through our forty-plus chapters in Greece, we responded quickly on the ground to the natural disasters ravaging Greece, and we stand ready to provide additional assistance to the people of Greece,” Tsivicos said. “We also wished Prime Minister Mitsotakis fruitful discussions during his policy discussions and meetings at the UN.” AHEPA family officers, including Daughters of Penelope Grand President Marianthi Treppiedi, accompanied Supreme President Tsivicos to a reception held in honor of Prime Minister Mitsotakis, who was represented by Foreign Minister of the Hellenic Republic Giorgos Gerapetritis on September 18. Tsivicos appreciated the opportunity to have a discussion with Foreign Minister Gerapetritis at the reception. Seventeen Hellenic organizations, including AHEPA, sponsored the reception, which was held at the Harvard Club of New York.

AHEPA E-News Volume 17, Issue 30 | Wednesday, September 20, 2023 AHEPA Co-Sponsors Dinner for Prime Minister AHEPA had the honor of co-sponsoring a reception in honor of Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Harvard Club in New York City, Sept. 18, 2023. Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos had the opportunity to meet with several dignitaries in attendance, including Foreign Minister of Greece Giorgos Gerapetritis and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece Alexandra Papadopoulou. Daughters of Penelope Grand President Marianthi Treppiedi, Supreme Treasurer Demetrios Kirkiles, and Board of Trustees Member Louis Atsaves accompanied the Supreme President. AHEPA hosted this wonderful event alongside many prominent Greek and Greek American organizations, including The National Hellenic Society, The Hellenic Initiative, Leadership 100, and many more. The Enthronement of Metropolitan Apostolos Supreme President Tsivicos was honored to attend the Enthronement of His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey on Saturday. He spoke at a luncheon and expressed congratulations on behalf of the entire AHEPA family for such a prestigious accomplishment. Senate Resolution Commends NATO Members for Meeting Defense Spending Pledge A bipartisan resolution introduced in the U.S. Senate that urges all NATO member nations to spend a minimum of 2% of their gross domestic product on defense also commends the NATO members that do, including Greece. U.S. Senators John Kennedy (R-LA) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced the resolution's introduction on Sept. 18, 2023. The legislation resolves that the Senate commends NATO member countries for taking strides to "either meet or exceed the spending commitment" and specifically cites Greece as one of those countries. "In Greece, the United States has a dependable, committed, and steady NATO ally," Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos said. "We appreciate that the resolution recognizes and commends Greece’s ongoing commitment to meet NATO’s annual minimum expenditure of GDP on defense. We thank the resolution's sponsors, Senators Kennedy and Manchin, and we call for its swift passage." read the resolution | Sen. Kennedy commends NATO allies Celebrate with the Sons of Pericles! Please join the Sons of Pericles in honoring immediate Past Supreme President of the Order, Ryan Marinos. AHEPA Mother Lodge Chapter 1 and SOP Adelphi Chapter 86 of Atlanta, GA will host the event on October 14th, 2023. Please visit the link below for more information on how you can attend or support from afar.   Find out more about this event! 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 To our members in the Washington, DC area: Join us Thursday, September 21st at 6pm for a special screening of 'Man of God' at the prestigious Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C. followed by a panel discussion that includes writer and director Yelena Popovic, accomplished author Terry Lindvall and Neighborhood Resilience Project CEO Fr. Paul Abernathy.  If interested, please click the link below to reserve your free tickets. Save your spot! September 22 | Federation of Cypriot Organizations Dinner 30 | 100th Anniversary Celebration for AHEPA Chapter 24, Boston, MA October 14 | Testimonial Dinner for SOP PSP Ryan Marinos, Atlanta, GA | Get Tickets! November 4 | 100th Anniversary Celebration for AHEPA Chapter 30, Baltimore, MD 11 | 100th Anniversary Celebration for AHEPA Chapter 25, New York, NY 15 | 100th Birthday Party PSP A. 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Now, farmers on the forested slopes of Mount Pilion, which overlooks the plain of Thessaly, say they face millions of euros in damage from the flooding that began earlier this month. They will be lucky to salvage a third of their crop — and that will only happen if wrecked road access to their orchards is patched up in time. read more Now Available!