AHEPA E-News Volume 19, Issue 30 | Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Reactivation of AHEPA Ventura Chapter 220 On Saturday, August 24th, AHEPA Ventura Chapter #220 was officially reactivated during the annual St. Demetrios Greek Church BBQ in Camarillo/Ventura, California. This special occasion was made possible through the efforts of Past District Governor Nick Angelos, who invited District 20 Governor Andrew Eliopulos, Chapter President and Warden Pete Andrews, and Brother Peter Kydonefs—all of San Fernando Valley Chapter #412—to conduct the reactivation ceremony and welcome eight new Brothers into the Chapter. We extend our sincere congratulations to the Brothers of Ventura Chapter #220 on this significant accomplishment. This reactivation marks an important milestone for District 20 as we continue to grow and strengthen our brotherhood. It was equally inspiring to see the Daughters of Penelope Ventura Chapter co-host this memorable event, warmly inviting AHEPA Chapter #220 to join in the festivities. Approximately 125 members of the church and community attended, witnessing the ceremony and celebrating together. Following the reactivation, guests enjoyed a delicious tri-tip and chicken dinner—graciously prepared by the Brothers and served buffet-style by the Daughters. The celebration was highlighted by a spirited performance from the church’s young adult dance group. A great day was had by all, as District 20 proudly celebrated the revival of Ventura Chapter #220, a chapter originally established in 1929. Dallas AHEPA Family Installed & Celebrated AHEPA Supreme President Chris Kaitson, along with DOP Grand Vice President Gretchen Holtsinger visited Dallas, Texas last weekend to participate in a dinner celebrating the installation of newly elected Chapter Officers throughout the AHEPA Family. Members of AHEPA Dallas Chapter 20, led by Chapter President and District Governor Demetrios Horiates, joined the DOP of Chapter 105 and the newly reactivated Maids of Athena, Athena Constance Chapter 112 to install their officers and kick off the upcoming 2025-26 AHEPA Year. Guests from local Chapters and members of the District 16 lodges were also in attendance and wish the newly installed Brothers and Sisters the best of luck in the upcoming year! AHEPA Senior Living Champions Accessibility with KultureCity Support AHEPA Senior Living served as a proud sponsor of KultureBall 2025, Aug. 15–16, supporting KultureCity’s groundbreaking mission to create more inclusive, sensory-friendly spaces for individuals of all ages and abilities, including older adults.   AHEPA Senior Living Board Chairman Ike Gulas, PSP, appreciated the opportunity to share the organization’s mission with KultureCity’s audience of supporters and stakeholders following an introduction by KultureCity board member, Actor Kelly AuCoin. In his remarks, Gulas emphasized AHEPA Senior Living’s commitment to affordable, supportive housing, noting its alignment with KultureCity’s efforts to build communities, transform venues, and create memorable experiences rooted in accessibility and inclusion for everyone, including seniors. He commended KultureCity for positively impacting the lives of people around the world.   In addition to Gulas, President and CEO Steve Beck; Board Treasurer Michael Pihakis; CFO Mark Paul; and Sr. Government Affairs Director Andrew Kaffes represented AHEPA Senior Living. Shoutout to AHEPA Senior Living from award winning actor Randall Park Shoutout to AHEPA Senior Living from former wrestler & actor Mick Foley AHEPA Attends Grand Opening for Sponsored Chios Military Clinic AHEPA “Hellas” District 25 members attended the grand inauguration of the 3rd Special National Guard Unit’s (3rd ETEΘ) new clinic at the "Lieutenant Colonel (PZ) Nikolaos Katountas" military camp in Lagkada, Chios, on Monday. AHEPA Greece wholeheartedly supported the initiative, launched by AHEPA National, which contributed €60,000 for the complete renovation and operational restoration of the clinic. Supreme President E. Chris Kaitson requested Past Supreme President Savas Tsivicos attend the event, the sponsorship having begun under his watch. Additionally, AHEPA Greece extended its deepest gratitude to EYEONIX and Brother Nikos Chatzis for their generous donation of €6,000, which covered the remaining expenses, making the project’s completion possible. Read More Change is Coming! Starting on the week of September 1st, the AHEPA E-News will turn into a bi-weekly digest of all the goings on in the AHEPA realm. Additionally, AHEPA's "Throwback Thursday" social media feature will be bi-weekly, appearing on weeks in which there is no AHEPA E-News. Read the Issue! The Summer 2025 AHEPAN is Here! Hot off the electronic press! The Summer 2025 issue of The AHEPAN is here! Read the latest issue of The AHEPAN today! 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. Upcoming Events & Deadlines September 19-21 | DOP, SOP & MOA Leadership Conference November 4-9 | AHEPA National Invitational Golf Tournament December 27 | Testimonial Dinner for AHEPA PSP Savas C. Tsivicos Submit Your Events! 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 EU probes Greece on recycling projects  Politico (August 25) The European Union is investigating potential misuse of at least €11.9 million of EU funds in a recycling project in Greece, as the country's notorious struggle to meet Brussels' waste management standards shows no sign of ending. The probe follows EU-commissioned reports by Greek auditors that found irregularities with how much the project cost and how it’s run. One of the reports, seen by POLITICO, found several problems with the way the recycling centers operate, including a total lack of controls over what happens to the waste that is collected. read more Beach on a budget: Greeks settle for day trips, priced out of iconic destinations Associated Press (August 26) Bus coupon in hand, Diamantoula Vassiliou headed for the sea, determined to make the most of her brief beach excursion. The Athens resident was among thousands who took a four-hour tour this month to Avlaki Beach, one hour north of Greece’s capital, many hauling plastic coolers and homemade lunches — the accoutrements of summer holidays in leaner times. “We come here because there’s no money,” said Vassiliou, for whom day trips have replaced weeklong vacations for four years. read more Greece needs two million workers by 2035 Ekathimerini (August 24) Greece will need more than two million workers by 2035, according to a European study that highlights the dual challenge and opportunity facing the country’s economy. The demand stems from both mass retirements and the creation of new positions, with 646,000 jobs requiring high specialization. Experts warn that the coming labor shortages, if unaddressed, could strain growth. They urge policies to promote female and older worker participation, attract migrants and returning expatriates, and close persistent skills gaps. read more France finish EuroBasket prep unbeaten with win over Giannis' Greece FIBA (August 24) France used a strong third-quarter performance to beat a Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Greece side 92-77 in Athens. The result concludes a flawless preparation window for France ahead of FIBA EuroBasket 2025, as this latest win secures a 5-0 record, one of only three teams to finish the warm-ups undefeated, alongside Serbia and Finland. read more Cyprus Ranks Last in EU for Sustainable Development Solutions The National Herald (August 26) Cyprus finished at the bottom of 27 European Union member states, and 56th globally out of 167 counties in the latest Sustainable Development Report (SDR), released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). The report looks at how countries fare in development that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to cope and Cyprus was dead last in the EU despite rising 4.3 percent since 2015. Earlier this year, the European Sustainable Development Report (ESDR) also ranked Cyprus near the bottom, 32nd out of 34 countries with a score of 62.7, said the Cyprus Mail about the findings. read more Total lunar eclipse visible from Cyprus on September 7th Parikiaki (August 26) Total Lunar Eclipse on the evening of Sunday September 7th 2025, will be entirely visible from Cyprus during it’s main stages, Troodos Observatory notes, announcing that an eclipse observation event will take place at the observatory. Events will be posted on www.troodosobservatory.com and on social media. On September 7th, the Moon will rise at 18:59 whilst the early penumbral eclipse stage is underway. This stage is hardly visible to the unaided eye. At 19:28 the Moon begins to enter the Earth’s shadow, signaling the start of the partial eclipse stage. read more This is an electronic news service of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association. For more information visit AHEPA's official website, www.ahepa.org. 1909 Q Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 Tel: 202-232-6300 Fax: 202-232-2140 Email: ahepa@ahepa.org Celebrating 100+ Years of Brotherhood

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