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American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
Contact: Basil Mossaidis Phone: 202.232.6300 Email: basil@ahepa.org |
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AHEPA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES
NEWLY ESTABLISHED SCHOLARSHIP |
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Monday, March 11, 2024
Washington— George Vorkas, Chairman of the AHEPA Educational Foundation announced today that the Foundation has agreed to establish the Zavaras-Angelidou Scholarship for Greek Studies. “We are proud to announce that Dr. Katerina A. Zavaras-Angelidou MD, has agreed to establish the Zavaras-Angelidou Scholarship for Greek Studies. The gift will be added to the value of the AHEPA Educational Foundation portfolio and assist a student on an annual basis to full fill their dream in their field of study. The AHEPA Educational Foundation prides itself on promoting our youth through support of their educational endeavors” stated Chairman Vorkas. On a call with Brother Vorkas, AHEPA Supreme President, Savas C. Tsivicos, said “we are very proud that the AHEPA Educational Foundation was able to secure this gift and we look forward to it growing in the years to come”. The Supreme President thanked all of the brothers involved in securing this and wants to focus our members’ attention on the value of donating to the AHEPA Educational Foundation. Since 1959 the Order of AHEPA has raised millions of dollars in scholarship funds. These funds are invested and managed by the AHEPA Board of Trustees and the interest generated is used to fund the AEF’s annual National Scholarship Program. Since the creation of the AHEPA Educational Foundation, the AHEPA has established a vast number of scholarships such as the following: AHEPA Athletics Scholarship Athanasios & Ekaterini Backus Scholarship Archbishop Demetrios Scholarship Carlos T. Touris Scholarship Dr. John C. Yavis Scholarship George Chirgotis Scholarship George & Helen Constantine Scholarship George Leber Scholarship James Demas Scholarship James G. Poulos Scholarship Mavroyannis Family Scholarship Nicholas Kounaris Scholarship Nick Cost Scholarship P. A. Margaronis Scholarship Sam Dakis Scholarship Sam Nakos Scholarship Spiro and Cleo Millios Scholarship William Thomas Scholarship And more… Naming opportunities for Scholarships are available and everyone is invited to explore how they can create a sense of permanence by donating to the AHEPA Educational Foundation, those interested can contact the AHEPA Executive Director Basil Mossaidis by calling AHEPA Global Headquarters at (202) 232-6300.
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AHEPA E-News
Volume 18, Issue 9 | Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Delegate Reporting Deadline Approaches!
Don't forget, because we have an international convention this year, the deadline for delegate reporting is earlier so convention preparation can be completed in time.
If your chapter is sending delegates to Cyprus this summer, please make sure they have reported their names to headquarters by March 1st via US Mail (if mailed, postmark must be 3/1 or earlier), fax to 202-232-2140, or email to
admin@ahepa.org.
If you are planning on coming to Cyprus and are not sure if your chapter has reported delegates, now is the time to contact your chapter officers to make sure your names are in so you will be able to represent them.
Finally, please remember that all delegates and alternates will need to be current on their 2024 dues in order to pick up their packages and vote at convention. Please make plans to pay your dues before you arrive in Cyprus.
Presidential Visit to Birmingham
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
Contact: AHEPA Headquarters Phone: 202.232.6300 Email: ahepa@ahepa.org |
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Dear AHEPA family and friends:
The 46th Biennial AHEPA Congressional banquet is set for May 22, 2024. We are busy preparing and planning for a fantastic few days.
Headquarters wants to let you know that reservations for hotel rooms can be made at the internationally famous Mayflower Hotel by clicking on this reservations link: |
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The event is scheduled to begin with cocktails at 6:00PM and dinner will begin at 7PM. Our honorees include outgoing United States Congressman, John Sarbanes-MD, as well as four other members of Congress! We expect a capacity crowd we invite you to coordinate with your chapter members to purchase a table as quickly as possible. On the following day May 23, 2024 AHEPA will be hosting our annual Capitol Hill day with a kick off in the morning with meetings with various Congress people promoting the issues and educating our elected officers and members of Congress on our concerns. We look forward to sharing these wonderful events with all of our members, and we invite all of you to attend. Fraternally, Basil N. Mossaidis Executive Director Order of AHEPA (202) 232-6300 |
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American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
ACTION ALERT! February 15, 2024
Contact: AHEPA Headquarters Phone: 202.232.6300 Email: basil@ahepa.org |
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AHEPA Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos Calls for Immediate Action! |
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Washington—AHEPA Calls for Congress to Halt Arms Sale to Turkiye, NOW! The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA) calls upon Congress to pass S.J.60 immediately, which would prohibit the proposed sale of arms to the Government of Turkiye, announced Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos.
In the Administration’s Policy Justification for the Republic of Turkiye’s “F-16 Aircraft Acquisition and Modernization,” Turkiye has requested to buy 40 new F-16 aircraft and to modernize 79 existing F-16 aircraft—a total defense packages estimated to be $23 billion.
According to the Policy Justification, “This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security of the United States by improving the air capabilities and interoperability of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally that is a force for political and economic stability in Europe.
Congress received notification of the arms sales on February 1, 2024. U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) filed his resolution on February 5. Congress has 30 calendar days during which the arms sale may be reviewed.
“With the U.S. House set to recess for two weeks, and the Senate out next week, time is of the essence,” Tsivicos said. “Turkey is a failed NATO ally and in no way upholds the Administration’s policy justification for the arms sale, with which we take serious issue. The instability caused by Turkey to U.S. allies and strategic partners is well documented, and we strongly contend it harms U.S. foreign policy and national security.”
Tsivicos added, “We commend and sincerely thank Senator Paul for introducing the joint resolution. We urge the community to call upon their members of Congress to urge leadership to take action on the resolution and to pass it. As the largest and oldest Hellenic membership organization it is our duty to fight for justice in the region and maintain peace in the Southeastern Mediterranean. We ask all of our members to contact their Senators to support S.J.60. As we observe the 50th year of Turkish Invasion of Cyprus we must Never Forget.”
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2024 AHEPA Athletics Scholar-Athlete Awards |
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Dear Brothers:
Our Scholar-Athlete Awards' Application is now available online!
The Order of AHEPA has proudly awarded scholarships to a number of deserving Scholar-Athletes at the High School and College levels for a number of years. These scholarships are funded through the generosity of Brother AHEPANS and their families, often in honor of an active and committed Brother or in memory of a deceased Brother or family member, or through the efforts of the AHEPA Athletic Department. The awards recognize and reward the accomplishments, including academic, athletic, and community service, of the Hellenic Community’s future leaders! Each particular Scholarship recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of sports, and in some cases, the classroom and community service.
An applicant must be nominated by a member, in good standing, of the AHEPA family, by use of the attached 2024 Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Application Form.
The deadline for submission is April 15, 2024, and all inquiries should be forwarded to the Chairman of the Scholar-Athlete Selection Committee, James Rigopoulos (email: jamur10@yahoo.com).
Click here to download the Athletic Scholarships and Awards’ Application.
Any AHEPAN interested in discussing the funding of a scholarship, please contact James Rigopoulos!
Application Deadline - April 15, 2024 |
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American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
Contact: AHEPA Headquarters Phone: 202.232.6300 Email: ahepa@ahepa.org |
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January 28, 2024
Administration's F-16s Deal for Turkey an Outrage |
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Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos has issued the following statement: The Biden administration’s notification to Congress of its plan to sell 40 F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits to Turkey, following Turkey’s ratification of Sweden’s accession to NATO, is an outrage. In addition, the swift, informal nod to the reported $23 billion deal by leaders of the House Foreign Affairs and Senate Foreign Relations Committees is a grave disappointment. Once again, the United States has given in to Turkey, a failed NATO member. The United States rightfully sanctioned Turkey for its violation of U.S. law when it acquired Russian missile defense systems and correctly took measures to kick Turkey out of the F-35 program. The F-16 deal conflicts with these measures and compromises U.S. interests in the region. The deal is a blow to U.S. credibility when it comes to holding violators of U.S. and international laws accountable. Moreover, Turkey fails to uphold U.S. values and international standards on human rights, religious freedom, and freedom of the press, yet continues to be rewarded. Why should Turkey change its ways? Separately, we hail the Administration’s notification to Congress that it plans to sell 40 F-35 fighter jets, as part of an $8.6 billion defense package of arms to Greece, as a strong victory in the defense relationship between the U.S. and Greece. Greece is a stanch U.S. ally and NATO partner and a vital contributor to U.S. security interests in the region. Although we laud the deal with Greece, we are dismayed that it seems to have been made so as to avoid tension between Greece and Turkey. The optics presented is that the Administration held the proposed deal with Greece hostage, or at bay, until the Administration could proceed with the F-16s deal with Turkey. In the end, Lockheed Martin is the winner.
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American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
Contact: AHEPA Headquarters Phone: 202.232.6300 Email: ahepa@ahepa.org |
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January 25, 2024
Congressional Hellenic Caucus Initiative with POTUS on Cyprus Applauded |
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The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA) commends the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues for its initiative to urge President Joe Biden to formally welcome President of the Republic of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides to the White House for a formal state visit, announced Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos. The Hellenic Caucus' bipartisan-backed letter presents a series of actions to demonstrate America’s appreciation of Cyprus as 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Turkey’s illegal invasion. It is signed by Caucus Co-Chairs U.S. Reps. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL) and Chris Pappas (D-NH), Vice-Chairs U.S. Reps. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) and Dina Titus (D-NV), and longstanding Caucus Member U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD). “We sincerely thank the leadership of the Hellenic Caucus for sending its letter to President Biden and for proposing very meaningful and tangible actions that are attainable that will further strengthen U.S.-Cyprus relations,” Supreme President Tsivicos, who recently concluded a visit to Cyprus, said. “As a community, we know Cyprus is a vital contributor to U.S. interests and security in a region that is becoming increasingly volatile by the day. It is time for the world to know Cyprus’ value as a U.S. strategic partner, overcoming adversity to become one. We have appreciated President Biden’s support for Cyprus throughout his lengthy time in public service that included a landmark visit to Cyprus as Vice President. As the leader of the Free World, he has an opportunity to build on his legacy of support for Cyprus by elevating the injustice of the island’s division in this unthinkable fiftieth year of occupation while also further enhancing relations. “As the organization that led the policy fight for Greece’s inclusion into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, we were also most pleased the Hellenic Caucus recognized the importance of the Administration’s steps to add Cyprus to the program with its inclusion in the letter. If this policy is enacted, the benefits to people-to-people ties between the two countries, as we have seen with Greece, are boundless.” Read the letter |
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AHEPA E-News
Volume 18, Issue 1 | Wednesday, January 3, 2024 |
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On behalf of the AHEPA Supreme Lodge and the Order of AHEPA as a whole, Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos extends his most sincere best wishes to our entire AHEPA Brotherhood and AHEPA Family for a happy and healthy New Year! 2024 promises to be a great year for the Order of AHEPA. As we begin our 102nd year of service to our communities; the AHEPA has some spectacular events on the horizon! Please make sure to pay attention to AHEPA bulletins and notices, as many deadlines will be changing this year and approaching sooner than you may be used to.
We look forward to a prosperous year and continue to strive to serve the mission of our order by supporting the ideals of education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, family and individual excellence through community service and volunteerism. |
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From the Desk of the Supreme President |
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Dear AHEPA Family & Friends, Season's Greetings! On behalf of the AHEPA Supreme Lodge and the AHEPA family, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy and Healthy New Year! May peace and joy be yours at this Holiday Season and throughout the whole of 2024!
We are grateful for your continued support of the AHEPA mission and of our worthy programs. During this Season of Giving, please remember to keep that mission in mind with a tax-deductible gift to one of AHEPA's charitable giving entities. |
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American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
Contact: AHEPA Headquarters Phone: 202.232.6300 Email: ahepa@ahepa.org
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More students will be able to participate in AHEPA’s Journey to Greece program thanks to $70,000 raised at a fundraiser held at The Graycliff, Moonachie, N.J., Dec. 17, 2023 , announced Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos. More than 200 people attended.
According to Tsivicos, all the funds raised will go directly to the program to help defray tuition and program costs for participants thanks to event sponsor, Anthony Papamarkos, who owns The Graycliff. AHEPA Board of Trustees Vice Chairman George G. Horiates, PSP, chaired the event. |
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“This is outstanding news as more participants will be able to experience Greece and earn valuable college credit at the same time,” Tsivicos said. “We are deeply grateful for Mr. Papamarkos’ generosity. We could not have achieved this successful level of fundraising without his charitable sponsorship. We thank the Papamarkos family and their team at The Graycliff, and Event Chairman George Horiates, for a remarkable evening.”
AHEPA’s National Educational Foundation administers the Journey to Greece program, which is held in conjunction with Webster University Athens. The event’s speaking program featured Journey to Greece alumni who shared testimonials. They thanked AHEPA and Webster University for offering an exceptional and “life-changing” program.
Educational Foundation Chairman George Vorkas announced to the audience that the Foundation’s goal is to raise $125,000, which is the amount needed to enroll 25 students in the program.
“Education is a key element of AHEPA’s mission, and we’re pleased to be fulfilling it through this unique, longstanding program,” Tsivicos said.
The fundraiser enjoyed the support of several Supreme Lodge and Board of Trustees officers in attendance. |
The AHEPA Journey to Greece program offers students the opportunity to earn six transferable college credits by studying about ancient and modern Greece. The courses incorporated visits to the archaeological sites and museums. Further, academic credit is transferred to a student’s home institution by an official transcript issued by Webster University, an accredited institution since 1925.
The 18th Annual Journey to Greece will be held June 16 to July 12, 2024.
The original Journey to Greece program began in 1968 and prospered until the early 1990s. The program relaunched in 2006. |
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"ΑΥΛΑΙΑ" ΓΙΑ ΤΗΝ "ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗ 2000-2022",ΕΙΚΟΣΙ ΔΥΟ ΟΛΟΚΛΗΡΑ ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΜΕΤΑ..
Η Εφημερίδα «ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗ 2000-2022» μετά από εικοσιδύο ολόκληρα χρόνια ΕΝΤΥΠΗΣ και ΗΛΕΚΤΡΟΝΙΚΗΣ έκδοσης, ολοκλήρωσε τον κύκλο της τον Δεκέμβριο 2022 οπότε και σταμάτησε την κυκλοφορία της για να μεταλλαχθεί σε THINK TANK BLOG.
Ευχαριστούμε από καρδιάς όσους μας αγάπησαν, μας τίμησαν με την απίστευτη αναγνωσιμότητά της, μας εμπιστεύθηκαν και ακόμα το κάνουν έως σήμερα.
Ευχαριστούμε όσους συνεργάστηκαν μαζί μας, όσους μας εμπιστεύθηκαν και μας στήριξαν.
Με αληθινή, βαθύτατη εκτίμηση προς Ολους Σας…
ΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ και ΜΑΡΙΑ ΒΑΒΟΥΡΑΝΑΚΗ
Ο Ιστοχώρος μας ΔΕΝ ΛΟΓΟΚΡΙΝΕΙ τα κείμενα των Αρθρογράφων του. Αυτά δημοσιεύονται εκφράζοντας τους ιδίους.
Απαγορεύεται η αναδημοσίευση, αναπαραγωγή, ολική, μερική ή περιληπτική ή κατά παράφραση ή διασκευή ή απόδοση του περιεχομένου του παρόντος διαδικτυακού τόπου σε ό,τι αφορά τα άρθρα της ΜΑΡΙΑΣ ΧΑΤΖΗΔΑΚΗ ΒΑΒΟΥΡΑΝΑΚΗ και του ΓΙΑΝΝΗ Γ. ΒΑΒΟΥΡΑΝΑΚΗ με οποιονδήποτε τρόπο, ηλεκτρονικό, μηχανικό, φωτοτυπικό ή άλλο, χωρίς την προηγούμενη γραπτή άδεια των Αρθρογράφων. Νόμος 2121/1993 - Νόμος 3057/2002, ο οποίος ενσωμάτωσε την οδηγία 2001/29 του Ευρωπαϊκού Κοινοβουλίου και κανόνες Διεθνούς Δικαίου που ισχύουν στην Ελλάδα.
Tι ήταν η ΕΦΗΜΕΡΙΔΑ «ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗ»..για όσους δεν γνωρίζουν.
Η «ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗ» γεννήθηκε το 2000,ως συνέχεια του Περιοδικού «ΑΧΑΡΝΕΩΝ Έργα». Δημιουργήθηκε από Επαγγελματίες Εκδότες με δεκαετίες στον τομέα της Διαφήμισης, των Εκδόσεων και των Δημοσίων Σχέσεων και αρχικά ήταν μια Υπερτοπική Εφημερίδα με κύριο αντικείμενο το Αυτοδιοικητικό Ρεπορτάζ.
Επί χρόνια, κυκλοφορούσε την έντυπη έκδοσή της σε ένα ικανότατο τιράζ (5000 καλαίσθητων φύλλων εβδομαδιαίως) και εντυπωσίαζε με την ποιότητα της εμφάνισης και το ουσιώδες, μαχητικό και έντιμο περιεχόμενο της.
Η δύναμη της Πένας της Εφημερίδας, η Ειλικρίνεια, οι Ερευνές της που έφερναν πάντα ουσιαστικό αποτέλεσμα ενημέρωσης, την έφεραν πολύ γρήγορα πρώτη στην προτίμηση των αναγνωστών και γρήγορα εξελίχθηκε σε Εφημερίδα Γνώμης και όχι μόνον για την Περιφέρεια στην οποία κυκλοφορούσε.
=Επι είκοσι δύο (22) χρόνια, στήριζε τον Απόδημο Ελληνισμό, χωρίς καμία-ούτε την παραμικρή- διακοπή
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=Επί είκοσι δυο ολόκληρα χρόνια, προέβαλε με αίσθηση καθήκοντος κάθε ξεχωριστό, έντιμο και υπεύθυνο Πολιτικό τόσο της Τοπικής όσο και της Κεντρικής Πολιτικής Σκηνής. Στις σελίδες της, θα βρείτε ακόμα και σήμερα μόνο άξιες και χρήσιμες Πολιτικές Προσωπικότητες αλλά και ενημέρωση από κάθε Κόμμα της Ελληνικής Βουλής. Η «ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗ» ουδέποτε διαχώρησε τους αναγνώστες της ανάλογα με τα πολιτικά τους πιστεύω. Επραττε το καθήκον της, ενημερώνοντας όλους τους Ελληνες, ως όφειλε.
=Επί είκοσι δυο ολόκληρα χρόνια, έδινε βήμα στους αδέσμευτους, τους επιτυχημένους, τους γνώστες και θιασώτες της Αλήθειας. Στήριζε τον Θεσμό της Ελληνικής Οικογένειας, την Παιδεία, την Ελληνική Ιστορία, πρόβαλλε με όλες της τις δυνάμεις τους Αδελφούς μας απανταχού της Γης, ενημέρωνε για τα επιτεύγματα της Επιστήμης, της Επιχειρηματικότητας και πολλά άλλα που πολύ καλά γνωρίζουν οι Αναγνώστες της.
=Επί είκοσι δύο ολόκληρα χρόνια, ο απλός δημότης–πολίτης, φιλοξενήθηκε στις σελίδες της με μόνη προϋπόθεση την ειλικρινή και αντικειμενική γραφή και την ελεύθερη Γνώμη, η οποία ΟΥΔΕΠΟΤΕ λογοκρίθηκε.
Η ΕΦΗΜΕΡΙΔΑ «ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗ», στην διακοπείσα πλέον ηλεκτρονική έκδοσή της, ήταν ένα βήμα Ισονομίας και Ισοπολιτείας, έννοιες απόλυτα επιθυμητές, ιδιαιτέρως στις ημέρες μας. Υπήρξε ο δικτυακός τόπος της έκφρασης του πολίτη και της εποικοδομητικής κριτικής, μακριά από κάθε στήριξη αφού δεν ετύγχανε οικονομικής υποστήριξης από Δήμους, Κυβερνήσεις ή όποιους άλλους Δημόσιους ή Ιδιωτικούς Φορείς, δεν είχε ΠΟΤΕ χορηγούς, ή οποιασδήποτε μορφής υποστηρικτές. Απολάμβανε όμως του Διεθνούς σεβασμού αφού φιλοξενούσε ενημέρωση από αρκετά ξένα Κράτη-κάτι που συνεχίζεται και σήμερα- πράγμα που της περιποιεί βεβαίως, μέγιστη τιμή.
Η ΕΦΗΜΕΡΙΔΑ «ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗ» διέγραψε μια αξιοζήλευτη πορεία και απέκτησε ΜΕΓΙΣΤΗ αναγνωσιμότητα (που συνεχίζεται ως σήμερα).
Η Εφημερίδα «ΠΟΛΙΤΙΚΗ» διεκδίκησε και κέρδισε την αποδοχή και τον σεβασμό που της ανήκε, με «εξετάσεις» εικοσιδύο ολόκληρων ετών, με συνεχείς αιματηρούς αγώνες κατά της τοπικής διαπλοκής, με αγώνα επιβίωσης σε πολύ δύσκολους καιρούς, με Εντιμότητα, αίσθηση Καθήκοντος και Ευθύνης.
