American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association

June 2010

Meeting is on WEDNESDAY June 2, 2010 AT 7pm

Light Refreshments will be served!

Festival Committee will convene followingregular business meeting.


Business Agenda for June 2, 2010
1. Dr. Dean Copoulos, Ahepa Scholarship Chairman will present a report on this year’s Awards Program & Luncheon. Please come to be informed and to ask any questions.

2.Installation of Chapter 43 officers for 2010-2011.

3. Discuss the plans for our OPA Greek Festival
Begin appointment of committee chairmen for our
“OPA” Greek Festival to be held July 23,24,&25.
(Festival Committee Meeting to follow Chapter meeting)

Chapter News and Announcements

The 51st Annual Ahepa Scholarships awards luncheon held on Sunday May 2, 2010 at the Wisconsin Club was a huge success! Thank you to our terrific scholarship Committee for a job well done. Also, thanks to everyone who attended and/or gave a donation. Finally congratulations to all our award recipients and their families! We’re very proud of you!!!!

6th Annual “OPA” GREEK FESTIVAL
JULY 23rd, 24th, & 25th

AHEPA DAY was Sunday May 16, 2010 at Annunciation. This annual memorial service is in remembrance of our dearly departed Brother Ahepans and Daughters of Penelope. Thanks to Father Jim and the congregation of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church for the beautiful service and kind words. Also, Thanks to all Brothers and Daughters who participated. (A copy of the program is included in this mailing)

1. JUNE 4,5, & 6, 2010 : Joint Ahepa District 12 & 13 Convention at SS. Contantine & Helen Hellenic Cultural Center in Merrillville, Indiana. Contact Tim Stasinoulias at 262.442.0422 if you’d to attend as a delegate.

2. Wednesday June 9, 2010: Chicago Midwest Regional Golf
Tournament at the Grand Geneva Golf resort in Lake Geneva, WI. Chapter 43 golfers and Wisconsin Golfers show your support! For more info contact Chris Atsaves at 312-525-4510.

3. The 88th AHEPA FAMILY SUPREME CONVENTION will take place in Montreal, Canada July 11-18. Contact Secretary Dan Dupies if you are interested in attending as a delegate

4. We are currently accepting 2010 dues. We need and value your support! Please contact Dan Dupies or Treasure Bill Spheeris if you’re not sure if you’re current.

5. Our 6th Annual “OPA” Greek Festival will be held July 23-25!!! We need everyone’s help. Volunteers, Donations, Corporate Sponsorships, etc. . Please contact Tim Stasinoulias at 262.442.0422 or Tom Draelos 414.357.7044 on how you can help!

Please distribute the festival flyer in this mailing! Every little bit helps!

President’s Corner

Our Chapter’s biggest fundraiser & event, the “OPA” Greek
Festival is fast approaching. We need everyone’s help and
Support to make this year’s festival our best ever!!
Sincerely, Tim Stasinoulias, President