AHEPA E-News Volume 19, Issue 3 | Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Supreme President Meets with Guilfoyle, Rigas & Kratsios During a reception in honor of the inauguration of the President of the United States in Washington, DC on Sunday, Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos had the opportunity to briefly meet with US Ambassador designate to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. Additionally, the Supreme President met with Deputy Secretary of State Designate Michael Rigas and  Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy Designate Michael J. Kratsios as well as other individuals who will be serving in the next administration, advancing the AHEPA mission and our good work. AHEPA Educational Foundation Announces the John George Tsitsos Scholarship Fund The AHEPA Educational Foundation is pleased to announce the John George Tsitsos Scholarship Fund, which reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting the education of deserving postgraduate students.  Each year, the Order of AHEPA is honored to make these awards available in memory of John George Tsitsos, providing vital financial assistance aimed at easing the burden of tuition costs for selected continuing postgraduate students, fellows research programs, and or Seminarian studies at Hellenic College / Holy Cross Seminary.  The Scholarship Fund is designed to cover all or part of annual tuition expenses for students pursuing postgraduate degrees. Additionally, it offers grants for research initiatives at recognized higher education institutions, thus fostering an environment conducive to academic innovation and scholarly achievement.  Read the full Release & Learn how to Apply! Sons of Pericles Announce 2025 Scholarship The Sons of Pericles Supreme Lodge has announced the availability of their 2025 Scholarship. The scholarship will be available to members of the Sons of Pericles in good standing that are graduating high school seniors, undergraduate students, or graduate students. More information on scholarship qualifications as well as the 2025 Scholarship Application can be found by visiting sonsofpericles.org or the link below. Submission deadline is April 30, 2025. Learn More about the SOP National Scholarship! National Publications Awards Program The National Publications Committee has opened submissions for the National Publications Competition, which awards District and Chapter publications throughout the AHEPA domain. The awards will be distributed at the 2025 AHEPA Family Supreme Convention, July 21-26, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. If your District or your local Chapter wishes to have their publication considered, please email Brother John Melonopoulos to request a questionnaire. Once received, applicants will have until March 30, 2025 to submit the properly executed questionnaire as well as two copies of the newsletter they would like considered. Email electronic copies to john.melonopoulos@comcast.net Mail hard copies to: John Melonopoulos, PDG 88 Scott Swamp Road, Unit 328 Farmington, CT 06032 Awards will be given in the following categories: District Publications Newspaper/Magazine Electronic Version Newspaper/Magazine Hardcopy Version Chapter Publications Newspaper/Magazine Electronic Version Newspaper/Magazine Hardcopy Version A winner’s representative must be present at the Supreme Convention to accept and receive the award. Should more information be required you may call 860-938-6262 or email: john.melonopoulos@comcast.net E-Mail John Melonopoulos 2025 AEF Scholarship Application Available! Since its establishment, AHEPA, the largest and oldest Greek American Organization in the U.S., has consistently dedicated itself to advancing education for the next generation. Through our financial support in the form of scholarships, we aim to alleviate the significant burden faced by today's students. The cost of education should not act as a barrier but rather mirror a student's aspiration to achieve scholastic enrichment in their young lives. Therefore, we are delighted to declare the commencement of the 2025 AHEPA National Scholarship season today. Download the application below, or visit our website for more details and to access to the application. Download the 2025 Application! Click to learn more! The Winter 2024 AHEPAN is Here! Hot off the electronic press! The Winter 2024 issue of The AHEPAN is here! Read the latest issue of The AHEPAN today! Read the Issue! Reminder! 2025 Journey to Greece Application Available Now Just in case you forgot, we're reminding you that the applications for the 2025 AHEPA Journey to Greece Program are now available on our website! See what all the hype is about and make sure the student in your life doesn't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity! Click to learn more about and apply to Journey to Greece! Save the Date! Supreme Convention 2025 Dust off your Mickey ears, The Order of AHEPA is going back to the happiest place on earth, the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida! We’ve got a week full of fun for the whole family that you’re not going to want to miss out on! Join us once again at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, where we’ve secured a special convention rate for our attendees starting at $199/night plus tax. You know the deal, these rooms are going to sell out quickly, so book now! Click to Book Your Hotel Room! Click to Book Your Airport Shuttle! Click to Visit the Supreme Convention Page! Publicize Your Chapter & District Events! Is your Chapter or District hosting an event you want publicized on a National Level? Starting this week, you can submit your event to have it posted on the AHEPA Website! Fill out the form linked below with your event information to have it publicized. Remember that this information will be public on our website, so keep that in mind before you submit personal phone numbers or home addresses. We recommend listing an email address as a point of contact rather than a telephone number. Submit Your Events! Upcoming Events & Deadlines January 24 - 25 | District 20 Mid-Winter Conference, San Bernadino, CA February 1 | Camden Chapter 69 Centennial Celebration, Cherry Hill, NJ 14 | Montreal AHEPA Family St. Valentine's Ball, Montreal, Quebec March 30 | National Publications Committee Awards Submission Deadline 31 | AEF Scholarship Submission Deadline April 30 | AHEPA Journey to Greece Program Application Deadline 30 | Sons of Pericles Scholarship Application Deadline 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 IPTO asks Fulgor, Nexans, Prysmian to bid for undersea power links in Greece Reuters (January 21) Greece's power grid operator IPTO has invited Fulgor, Nexans Norway and Prysmian Powerlink to submit binding bids for the supply of undersea cables to link some Greek islands to the mainland grid, it said on Tuesday. The contract, with an initial estimated cost of 1.7 billion euros ($1.76 billion), will be awarded based on the best financial offer, the operator said in a statement. read more Greece: “Tourism for All” Expansion Drives Sustainable Growth as Nation Achieves Record-Breaking thirty six Million Tourist Arrivals in 2024 Travel and Tour World (January 21) In 2024, Greece solidified its position as one of the world’s top travel destinations, achieving record-breaking growth in tourism. With an estimated 36 million arrivals, the country experienced a 10% increase in visitors compared to 2023, according to the National Bank of Greece. This remarkable surge in tourism not only contributed significantly to Greece’s economy but also underscored its enduring appeal among international travelers. read more Edward C. Wingenbach appointed president of the American College of Greece Ekathimerini (January 21) The Board of Trustees of the American College of Greece (ACG) announced that Dr Edward C. Wingenbach, currently president of Hampshire College in Massachusetts, will assume the role of the College’s 8th president, as of July 1. Dr Wingenbach succeeds Dr David G. Horner who completed his 17-year term as President. read more Chevron expresses interest in Greek energy exploration Reuters (January 20) Chevron (CVX.N), opens new tab is interested in energy exploration in Greece, the U.S. oil producer and the country's energy ministry said on Monday. Chevron has submitted a non-binding expression of interest for one open block to Greece's Hellenic Hydrocarbons and Energy Resources Management Company (HEREMA), the company confirmed. The government welcomed Chevron's expression of interest. A decision will be issued this week on the exact area of exploration and an international tender will be launched soon, the ministry said in a statement. read more Rare 'Corinthian' helmet from ancient Greece is up for auction, and stunningly preserved Live Science (January 19) A rare "Corinthian" helmet from ancient Greece will go up for auction in London later this month. Such helmets were iconic of the ancient Greek style of infantry fighting and have become emblems of the ancient world. The Apollo Art Auctions company, which is auctioning the item, said the helmet is made from bronze and dates to between 500 and 450 B.C. read more Greece to House Europe’s First XR Ship’s Bridge Simulator for Maritime Training Marine Link (January 21) Capital Ship Management Corp and FORCE Technology have partnered up to create Europe’s first Extended Reality (XR) Full Mission Bridge simulator, designed to support maritime training. The simulator will be housed at Capital Group’s state-of-the-art training facility at the port of Chios Island in Greece, which is slated to open in 2025. read more Click the link above for the latest in Greek American Sports News! Celebrating 100+ Years of Brotherhood

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