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Supreme President Galanis Meets Cypriot President Anastasiades at EOKA Commemoration Event in Chicago
Supreme President John W. Galanis met briefly with President of the Republic of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades at a gala to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the EOKA (National Organization of Cypriot Struggle) uprising, which would eventually lead to Cypriot independence from Great Britain in 1960.
President Anastasiades served as the keynote speaker for the gala, which was held Sept. 20, in Chicago.
“We were proud to have a strong showing of AHEPA family members from the Midwest in support of this important celebration,” Galanis said. “I appreciated the opportunity to convey AHEPA’s warm regards and greetings to President Anastasiades, who also took time to greet our AHEPA family members in attendance. I also congratulate the organizers of the gala, which was a great success.”
A proclamation to mark EOKA’s anniversary from the Illinois Secretary of State was read. The Cypriot American Society of Greater Chicago organized the event. Several past supreme and current district and chapter officers accompanied Supreme President Galanis.
 
AHEPA Attends Ceremony Honoring Greek American Hero Skarlatos, Appreciation Conveyed
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter presented Greek American Specialist Alek Skarlatos and his two friends, Airman First Class Spencer Stone and Anthony Salder, with awards for heroism and valor when they subdued a heavily-armed terrorist gunman on a Paris-bound train in August.  AHEPA Executive Director Basil Mossaidis attended the Sept. 17 ceremony held at The Pentagon and conveyed the appreciation, gratitude, and pride of the American Hellenic community to Skarlatos, his family, and friends.

WASHINGTON UPDATE
U.S. Rep. Rouzer
U.S. Rep. Babin
U.S. Rep. Babin
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
AHEPA Welcomes Two U.S. Representatives to the
Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues
AHEPA welcomes U.S. Reps. David Rouzer (R-NC) and Brian
Babin (R-TX) as the newest members to the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, announced Supreme President John W Galanis.
“We sincerely thank Congressmen Rouzer and Babin for joining the Hellenic Caucus,” Galanis said. “We look forward to working with them, and their staffs, on issues of importance to the American Hellenic community. We also thank the dedicated grassroots of Ahepans from North Carolina and Texas for their efforts.”
Membership in the Hellenic Caucus now stands at 129. Since mid-July, nine U.S. representatives have joined the Hellenic Caucus.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ACTION ITEM: Help Us Grow the Hellenic Caucus!
AHEPA asks that you help us to grow the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues.  The Hellenic Caucus has been an active, bipartisan group in Congress since its founding in 1995.  It is co-chaired by U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Carolyn Maloney (D-NY).
Membership in the Hellenic Caucus stands at 129.
Hellenic Caucus Capitol Hill Summit on Greece 
Taking Shape
Greece is an important strategic ally of the United States, and is undergoing crises, both economic and migratory, with lasting effects likely to persist into the foreseeable future. Hellenic Caucus Co-chairs U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis and Carolyn Maloney have taken initiative to convene a consortium of business, academic, and policy experts from around the country and Greece to explore ways how U.S. policies can be best utilized to provide technical and security support to the longtime friend and ally of the United States, Greece.
Itinerary
Wed., Sept. 30 | Welcome & Reception | Location: Capitol Visitors Center (CVC) 217
  • 5 pm to 6 pm: Welcome & Policy Initiatives Announcement
  • 6 pm to 8 pm: Reception with Members of Congress

Thurs., Oct. 1 | Policy Discussions

  • 11 am to 12:30 pm: Administrative and Business Reform Discussion | Location: CVC Auditorium
  • 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm: Governors of Reform Panel | Location: CVC Auditorium
  • 3 pm to 4 pm: Regional Security Discussion | Location: CVC 268

TAKE ACTION!

 
Contact your members of Congress. 
  • Ask that they attend the Hellenic Caucus Summit on Greece hosted by the bipartisan Congressional Hellenic Caucus.
  • Click here to find your senators and representatives.

REBUILD SAINT NICHOLAS SHRINE CAMPAIGN
UPDATE

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THANK YOU!
 

ICYMI: Nearly $115,000 in donations to the campaign to help rebuild Saint Nicholas National Shrine at World Trade Center were announced by AHEPA family entities at the 93rd Grand Banquet held July 4 in San Francisco.

 
TAKE ACTION!
Has your district or chapter organized a fundraiser for the campaign to #RebuildStNicholas?  Take action and support AHEPA’s campaign today!  Please tweet about your fundraising activity by using #RebuildStNicholas to share your work with the broader community!
Upcoming Events
 
September
25-27 – AHEPA Leadership meetings in Washington, DC

26 – Installation Dinner hosted by Chapter 542
27 – Past Grand President Anna Helene Grossomanides Testimonial, Corona, N.Y.

October

3 – Supreme Vice President visits Denver, Colo. and Cheyenne, Wyo.
2-4 – District 5 Wildwood Weekend Reunion
8-11 – Supreme President visits Region 10 Workshop, Stuttgart, Germany
16-17 – Supreme President to attend Archon event, New York City
18 – Supreme President to visit Chapter 72, District 5, Trenton, N.J.

November

6 – Northeast Regional Banquet – Boston, Mass.
9- Supreme President visit Houston Area Chapters
14 – Supreme President visits Atlanta for Leadership Conference in Region 1
17-21 – TBA National AHEPA Golf Tournament,  Reunion, Fla.

December

5 – Supreme President visit Evzone AHEPA Chapter Initiation/Instillation – West Chester, N.Y.
12 – Supreme President visits St. Basil’s Academy for Christmas Party
13 – Supreme President visits Archangel Michael event in Port Washington, N.Y.

January

6, 2016 – Epiphany Celebrations, Tarpon Springs, Fla.

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