American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association

JUNE 2011

Meeting is on WEDNESDAY June 8, 2011 at 7pm

Chapter 43 election of officers will be held for 2011-2012!

The Building Committee will meet immediately following.

Special Event on WEDNESDAY June 22, 2011 at 7pm !

1. Initiation Ceremony for new AHEPA candidates!

2. 7th Annual “OPA” Greek Festival Kickoff Party!

All Brother AHEPANS are welcome to attend!

FOOD! FUN! REFRESHMENTS!

Chapter Meeting Business Agenda for June 8, 2011

1. Election of Officers for Milwaukee Chapter 43 for 2011-2012.
2. Installation of newly elected officers.
3. OPA Greek Festival Update & volunteer sign-up.

CHAPTER 43 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

7th Annual “OPA” GREEK FESTIVAL!

AUGUST 19TH, 20TH, & 21ST

Archbishop Proclaims AHEPA Sunday
Encyclical is Annual Observance and Recognition of AHEPA's Good Work

WASHINGTON - His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios proclaimed May 15, 2011 as "AHEPA Sunday" in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
"The connection of the Sunday of the Paralytic and AHEPA Sunday is very appropriate, as it offers to us a substantive and spiritual focus on the service that is offered in our communities and around the world by the AHEPA family," the archbishop stated in the encyclical.

"We are very grateful and honored by the kind words His Eminence used to describe the hard work that our members carry-out on a daily basis," said Supreme President Nicholas A. Karacostas. "We felt especially humbled that His Eminence chose the Sunday of the Paralytic to draw a parallel to the spirit of compassion that all members of the AHEPA Family possess in attending to the needs of others."

For a full copy of the Encyclical, please visit www.ahepa.org or www.goarch.org.

Thanks to Father Ted and the congregation of the Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church for the beautiful memorial service and the inspirational words of support. Also, thanks to everyone in the AHEPA family who participated.

1. Congratulations to Brothers Tom Draelos, Andy Haros, George Gamouras, and John Galanis on their election to serve on the AHEPA Building Committee. The Board of Directors officers for 2011-2012 are as follows: Tom Draelos(Chairman), Chris Ganos(Vice-Chairman), Nicholas Ganos(Treasurer), and Charlie Maris(Secretary). We look forward to your leadership and good works!

2. The 5th Annual Joint District 12 & 13 Convention will be held Friday, June 17- Sunday,June 19, 2011 at Homewood Suites 16245 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park, IL 60465. Anyone interested in attending please contact secretary Dan Dupies.

3. 2011 AHEPA NATIONAL FAMILY CONVENTION will be held JULY 18-24th in Beautiful MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA!!!! Call President Tim Stasinoulias if you would like to attend.
Our 7th Annual “OPA” Greek Festival will be held August 19th, 20th, & 21st!!! We need everyone’s help to make it another success. Volunteers, Donations,& Business Sponsorships are needed! Please contact Tim Stasinoulias at 262.442.0422, Tom Draelos 414.357.7044, or Dan Dupies on how you can help!

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