AHEPA E-News Volume 17, Issue 39 | Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Supreme President attends AHEPA Hellas Philanthropic Gala

Ahepa Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos traveled to Athens in order to attend District 25's Gala fundraiser for the AHEPA Hospital program. Over 300 guests were in attendance at the sold out event that took place at the Hotel Grand Bretagne in Syntagma Square on Monday Evening. The Supreme President was joined by AHEPA Canada President Emmanuel Constas, Supreme Treasurer Demetrios Kirkiles and Supreme Governor of Region 10 Basilio Petkidis. District 25 Governor Christos Karapiperis and multiple members of his lodge worked very hard in preparation for this event. Many members from chapters in surrounding areas of Greece came out to support this admirable endeavor.

Reforestation in Thrakomakedones

Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos went to visit AHEPA District 25 Hellas to assist and support the initiative of the AHEPA Hephaestas Chapter HJ-17 Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni in cooperation with the non-profit organization Oloi Mazi Boroume to organize, within the framework of the "Forest 2026" program, voluntary reforestation in the town of Thrakomakedones. During his visitation on Sunday, November 19, 2023. The Supreme President planted a few trees along with members of Ahepa District 25. Joining the Supreme President was AHEPA Canada President Emmanuel Constas and Supreme Treasurer Demetrios Kirkiles as well as District 25 Governor Christos Karapiperis.  Supreme President's New England Caravan

Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos spent a good portion of last week touring beautiful New England and visiting many of our Chapters throughout Region Four! His journey began in Newport, Rhode Island, where Supreme Governor Alex Boutsioulis joined him and they were able to present Brother Demetri N. Damaskos of Maude Howe Elliott Chapter 245 with the AHEPA Heroes Medal for his service to our Order. Additionally, the brothers from the local Rhode Island Chapters in attendance at the dinner spoke about the AHEPA Journey to Greece program and other important issues that affect the AHEPA on both a local and national level.

Next stop on the Supreme President's journey was to visit with our Brothers in New London, Connecticut. We were joined by representatives from multiple Chapters as the Supreme President bestowed Brother E.P. Terry Mitchell of Winthrop Chapter 250 with a Heroes Medal in appreciation of his many years of service and dedication to AHEPA, including his years as a member of the AHEPA Board of Trustees.

From New London, it was off to Norwich to visit with the Rose of New England Chapter 110. Past Supreme President John Grossomanides was our gracious host on a tour of a 138 room AHEPA Senior Housing facility, where the Supreme President was able to help serve Thanksgiving dinner to the 150 residents! Additionally, he presented members Tony Petros and Jon Hominski with Heroes Medals, and issued a 50 year Lifetime Membership pin to Charles Christodlous.

Last, but certainly not least, the Supreme President traveled to New Haven, Connecticut and met with members of New Haven Chapter 98, including Sons of Pericles Supreme Governor George Antonellis. During his visit, he was able to present AHEPA Heroes medals to longstanding AHEPA Brothers Past Supreme Governor George Scarveles, Past Supreme Counselor Gregory Stamos, James Bitzonis, George K. Antonellis, and James Benas. The Supreme President commended the Brothers of Chapter 98 on their dedication to the Order and the support they continue to show the entire AHEPA Family.

AHEPA Supports 25th Annual Capital Link Invest in Greece Forum Once again, AHEPA is supporting the Capital Link Invest in Greece forum, this year, on their 25th Anniversary! To learn more about this event, visit the links below! Overview: https://forums.capitallink.com/greece/2023/ Agenda: https://forums.capitallink.com/greece/2023/agenda.html Invitation: https://forums.capitallink.com/greece/2023/invitation/igf3.html Forum Registration : https://forums.capitallink.com/greece/2023/signup.html Dinner registration: http://forums.capitallink.com/greece/2023/signup-dinner.html

Greeks in Miami Sponsorships Now Available!

Greeks in Miami is one of the most successful Sons & Maids events of the year, attracting hundreds of young professionals from across the United States and Canada, and that's in part because of the support they get from AHEPA Family Members and Friends. The majority of event proceeds from weekend packages, tournament fees, and sponsorships go directly to the SOP & MOA national project or their other philanthropic endeavors. This year's National Project is the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, an organization that strives to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. You are invited to become a sponsor of Greeks in Miami to support not just the Sons of Pericles and Maids of Athena, but their National Project as well. Sponsorships are available on an individual or corporate level by downloading the form below or visiting the link below to purchase one through the Sons of Pericles website.   All event sponsors will be recognized on event t-shirts, social media posts, and throughout the tournament weekend.

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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 17 | AHEPA Christmas Benefit for Journey to Greece Program, Moonachie, NJ 31 | Deadline for 2023 Membership Dues

January 12-14 | Greeks in Miami, Miami Beach, FL - Sponsor the Event!

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 Get to Know the Greek Island of Sifnos, Where Margot Robbie Vacationed Post-‘Barbie’ The Hollywood Reporter (November 19) The most popular Greek islands are places like Mykonos and Santorini, the first with its gleaming white fishing village on the seaport, the latter with its cerulean domes perched above the caldera. The photos look dreamy but once visitors arrive, they can sometimes find it’s more crowded than Times Square on New Year’s Eve. read more Hit by floods and fires, Greek villager has lost hope Reuters (November 13) The fires came first. Then the floods. In the small village of Sesklo in central Greece, 46-year old Vasilis Tsiamitas has felt the extremes of both freak weather phenomena this summer, that have made Greece a climate change hotspot. read more Greece adopts plan to prevent dementia ‘pandemic’ Euractiv (November 20) In what was described as a “legislative breakthrough”, the Greek government announced a comprehensive action plan to tackle dementia, considered by analysts as a significant challenge for the country’s ageing population. As part of a wider mental health reform in Greece, the health ministry announced an action plan on Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease for “ethical delineation and safeguarding of patients’ rights”. The Athens Alzheimer’s Association welcomed the initiative, describing it as a “legislative breakthrough” in the Greek health system. read more On Patmos, in Greece, a Very Old House Gets a Colorful New Life New York Times (November 20) They call it the Island of the Apocalypse, for it was here on Patmos, in the southeastern corner of what’s today Greece, that John the Apostle foretold the end of the world — or at least the version recorded in the Bible’s Book of Revelation. John had been exiled in A.D. 95 to this speck of land not far from where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean by the Romans, who weren’t only threatened by the rising influence of Christianity but believed it to be a cult. The Byzantine Empire nonetheless took hold, and with it Greek Orthodoxy — and then, in 1088, rose the monastery dedicated to St. John, a fortified structure of marble and native andesite (a volcanic rock), built on one of the highest points on Patmos, that would forever change the island’s fortunes. read more Antetokounbros Academy joins forces with American College of Greece Ekathimerini (November 21) The Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation, an initiative launched by Greek-Nigerian basketball sensations the Antetokounmpo brothers to provide opportunities to children from underprivileged backgrounds, has launched a partnership with the American College of Greece. read more

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