AHEPA E-News

Volume 17, Issue 42 | Wednesday, December 13, 2023

AHEPA Family Celebrates Christmas at Saint Basil's Academy

AHEPA Supreme Governor Dimitri Rozanitis represented Supreme President Tsivicos at the Saint Basil Academy Christmas Pageant last weekend in Garrison, New York. He joined many members of the AHEPA Family, including Daughters of Penelope Grand President Marianthi Treppiedi and Maids of Athena Grand Governor Markella Roros.

Located in the Hudson Valley of New York, Saint Basil Academy is the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese's home for children in need. Since its founding in 1944, the AHEPA Family has been a staunch supporter of Saint Basil Academy and has donated over $1 million to help build dormitories for the students as well as to sponsor the AHEPA School building. Additionally, the Daughters of Penelope have sponsored the building and maintenance of the Saint Basil Academy swimming pool.

Each year, the AHEPA gives each student at Saint Basil Academy a gift to let them know that we're thinking of them and that the AHEPA Family is always here to support them in whatever way we can.

Don't Miss Our Journey to Greece Fundraiser!

Don't miss out on the chance to support one of AHEPA's greatest programs in existence! The cost of the party itself has been covered, so all donations received will go directly to the Journey to Greece program and will help defray tuition and program costs for students who participate. Join us and learn more about the Journey to Greece program while enjoying a night out with your AHEPA Parea!

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.

Download Sponsorship Form

Sponsor Online!

It's that time of year! Time to start thinking ahead to Supreme Convention 2024! Next year's Supreme Convention will be held in beautiful Larnaca, Cyprus at the Radisson Beach Resort. Rooms are available on a first come first serve basis to AHEPA Family Members only through AHEPA Global Headquarters.

The only way to reserve your room is to fill out the form linked below and return it with your $250 reservation deposit.

Download Hotel information & Reservation Form

Planning on joining us this summer in Cyprus? Make sure your passport is up to date! If it expires soon, renew it NOW! Passport renewal takes time and you don't want to miss out because you waited too long! Add this to your to-do list today!

Renew U.S. Passports

Renew Canadian Passports

Renew Greek Passports

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!

May

22 | AHEPA 46th Biennial Congressional Banquet, Mayflower Hotel, Washington DC

Save the Date!

Join us on May 22nd at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC for our 46th Biennial Congressional Banquet!

More information & Sponsorship Information will be available online starting January 2024!

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

Cyprus arrests 2 Iranian nationals over suspected plot to attack Israelis

Times of Israel (December 10)

Cypriot authorities have arrested two Iranian suspects over an alleged plot to target Israelis in the Mediterranean island nation, the Prime Minister’s Office announced Sunday in a joint statement with the Mossad intelligence agency and the National Security Council. read more

In latest crackdown on violence, Greece bans fans at all top-flight matches for two months

AP (December 11)

All top-flight soccer matches in Greece will be played without fans in the stadiums for the next two months, in the latest crackdown on supporter violence following a sport-related riot last week that left a police officer with life-threatening injuries. read more

Giannis Antetokounmpo named to the first-ever In-Season Tournament team

Sports Illustrated (December 12)

The Milwaukee Bucks did not get the job done in Las Vegas, but superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo’s efforts have been recognized by the NBA, as he was named to the first-ever 2023 All-NBA In-Season Tournament (IST) Team. read more

'Listening' to This Ancient Greek Sanctuary Could Reveal Secrets of Its Use

Newsweek (December 11)

Archaeologists have been "listening" to an ancient Greek sanctuary—and the research could shed new light on how the site was once used, according to a study. Typically, investigations of historic sites have relied on what archaeologists can see. But in recent years, new techniques have emerged, enabling researchers to explore them in different ways using other senses. read more

Greece, Cyprus to start construction on $2.05B power connector next year

Fox News (December 7)

Construction of a 1.9 billion-euro ($2.05 billion) section of an electricity cable that will connect the power grids of Greece and Cyprus is slated to begin in the new year, officials said Thursday. An eventual extension of the renamed Great Sea Interconnector is planned to connect Israel’s power grid as well. read more