American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association

SEPTEMBER 2010

There will be NO meeting on September 1, 2010. Next meeting will be September 8, 2010

MEETING IS WED. SEPTEMBER 8, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M.
(NO MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2010)

Light Refreshments will be served!

NOTE: Building Committee Meeting immediately following!

Business Agenda for September 8, 2010

1. 6th Annual OPA! Greek Festival Report & Comments!
2. Brother John Galanis will update us on the Supreme Convention this past July in Montreal, Canada.
3. Ideas for the 2010-2011 Chapter 43 AHEPA Year.

PLEAST ATTEND THIS VERY IMPORTANT MEETING !!!!!!!

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Next meeting is .........

WED. SEPTEMBER 22, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M. :

Iniation Ceremony & Thank You Party!

There will be an Initiation Ceremony for our new candidates
for membership followed by a thank you party for all our
festival volunteers. Details to be discussed at Sept. 1 meeting

Chapter News and Announcements

1. We dodged the rain drops! Our 6th OPA Greek Festival
was very successful again thanks to the Lord blessing us with good weather, enthusiastic volunteers, great support from our sponsors and an awesome job by the Daughters of Penelope! Thanks to everyone for their hard work! It’s was a lot of fun!!!!

Presidents’s Corner:

Thank you again to everyone for volunteering, sponsoring, and attending the 2010 "OPA" Greek Festival !

I’m looking forward to the best year ever for our Chapter 43!

Activities for the whole family !!!
July 23 - 25, 2010
Friday 4pm-9:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 12 noon – 9:30 pm
Greek Lamb and Chicken straight from our own BBQ Spits !!

10635 West Ridge Road, Hales Corners, Wisconsin

AHEPA is a non-profit orgranization.
All profits benefit Scholarship programs and Community projects.

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)

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Meeting is on WEDNESDAY May 12, 2010 AT 7pm

No Meeting on Wed. May 5


MILWAUKEE CHAPTER NO. 43 ELECTIONS

Business Agenda for May 12, 2010

1. Election of new Chapter 43 officers for 2010-2011
2. Ahepa Memorial Day is Sunday May 16th at Annunciation
3. Report by John Galanis on the May 1st Regional Banquet
4. 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 Scholarship Luncheon is upon us!

The 51st Annual Ahepa Scholarships awards luncheon will be held on Sunday May 2, 2010 at the Wisconsin Club. Reception at 12:30 pm. Luncheon at 1:30pm. $35.00 per person/$20.00 per student. This year’s event promises to be our best ever!

We are honored to have as our guest speaker the AHEPA Supreme Governor Mr. Tom Gober!We also are honored to have our District 13 Governor Lou Atsaves join us as well!

LAST CALL !!!!!!!
There still time for the Regional Banquet in Chicago!
Saturday May 1, 2010! You are cordially invited to attend the Tri State AHEPA BANQUET to held at the Westin O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, IL. $100 per person. Reception at 6:00 pm with Dinner at 7:00 pm.

April 2010


WEDNESDAY APRIL 21, 2010 AT 7pm

Annual Shareholders Meeting!

All Brother Ahepans are encouraged to attend.

CHAPTER MEETING APRIL 21 at 7:00 pm.

New Business Agenda for Wednesday April 21, 2010


1. Discuss our involvement in the District 13 Biennial
Banquet in Chicago on Saturday May 1, 2010.

2. Begin appointment of committee chairmen for our
“OPA” Greek Festival to be held July 23,24,&25.

Chapter News and Announcements


The Invitations have been mailed!

The 51st Annual Ahepa Scholarships awards luncheon will be held on Sunday May 2, 2010 at the Wisconsin Club. Reception at 12:30 pm. Luncheon at 1:30pm. $35.00 per person/$20.00 per student. This year’s event promises to be our best ever!

We are honored to have AHEPA Supreme President Nicholas A. Karacostas as our keynote speaker! Hope to see you all there!

1. Saturday May 1, 2010! You are cordially invited to attend the Tri State AHEPA BANQUET to held at the Westin O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, IL. $100 per person. Reception at 6:00 pm with Dinner at 7:00 pm. Free parking, open bar, music by Gaitanos. Black Tie Optional. RSVP: John Galanis (414) 271-5400 . This will be an awesome event with 3 U.S. Senators and 2 congressman being honored plus many others

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March 2010

WEDNESDAY MARCH 3, 2010 AT 7PM!

Politics, Greek Heritage, & Social Night!

We are honored to have as our guest speaker
Waukesha County Executive DAN VRAKAS!
Mr. Vrakas will share his thoughts on his own Greek heritage, his travels to Greece as an invited guest of the Greek Gov’t & as a tourist visiting his family’s village, Ahepa, and local politics.

This special presentation is open to everyone!
(Ahepa Membership is not required to attend)

Free Admission! Fun & Fellowship!
A reception will immediately follow with complimentary refreshments.


Chapter 43 Meeting March 17, 2010

New Business Agenda for Wed. March 17th, 2010

1. Report on our participation in the Ahepa Marrow Basketball Tournament.
2. Discuss our plans for the Greek Independence Day Parade on Sunday April 25th in Chicago.
3. Discuss our involvement in the District 13 Biennial Banquet in Chicago on Saturday May 1, 2010.
4. Begin appointment of committee chairmen for our “OPA” Greek Festival to be held July 23,24,&25.

Chapter News and Announcements


Urgent!!!!! Scholarship Application Deadline is upon us!

February 2010

(Please note: NO MEETING ON FEBRUARY 3rd)

DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS THE FEBRUARY MEETING WILL BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 17, 2010 ! SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE ! THANK YOU !

Meeting on Wednesday February 10, 2010 at 7pm
(Complimentary Refreshments will be served!)

New Business Agenda

1) Mid-Year District 13 Conference briefing & highlights.
2) Membership Drive ideas.
3) Ahepa Marrow Basketball Tournament Participation & Sponsorship.

Chapter News and Announcements

1. Student Scholarship Applications are now available for the 51st Annual Milwaukee AHEPA Chapter 43 Scholarship Foundation 2010 Awards. The applications are available at Sts. Constantine & Helen and Annunciation Greek Orthodox Churches, as well as High Schools throughout the four-county Metro Area of Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha and may also be downloaded from our website at www.ahepa43.org. Applications must be postmarked no later than MARCH 1, 2010. For more information please contact James Jafferis at 262-786-7574.
The Awards luncheon will be held Sunday May 2, 2010 at the Bluemound Country Club.

2. The Annual “Kathara Deftera” Lenten Dinner sponsored by Hector #107 Daughters of Penelope will be held on Monday, February 15, 2010 immediately following the Great Compline Service at 6pm at Annuciation Church ( dinner will be served in the cultural center). Reservations are required.

January 2010

Happy New Year! Kali Xronia!

Agenda for Meeting on Wednesday January 6th, 2010 at 7:00 pm:
(Refreshments will be served)

1) Membership Initiatives and Updates.
2) Discuss Calendar of Events for 2010

There will be NO meeting on Wednesday January 20th, 2010

Chapter News & Announcements

1. Student Scholarship Applications are now available for the 51st Annual Milwaukee AHEPA Chapter 43 Scholarship Foundation 2010 Awards. The applications are available at Sts. Constantine & Helen and Annunciation Greek Orthodox Churches, as well as High Schools throughout the four-county Metro Area of Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha and may also be downloaded from our website at www.ahepa43.org. Applications must be postmarked no later than MARCH 1, 2010. For more information please contact James Jafferis at 262-786-7574.
The Awards luncheon will be held Sunday May 2, 2010 at the Bluemound Country Club.

2. The Ahepa District 13 Mid-Year Conference will be held in
Chicago on Saturday January 23, 2010. Further details will be available at the Jan. 6th meeting.

3. Congratulations to our newly iniated Brothers William Boyle and Petros Visvardis. Also, thanks to everyone who attended this joyful and meaningful ceremony as well as to Brother James Jafferis for his eloquent administration of this historic ritual.

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December 2009

2nd Annual Toy Drive on Saturday December 5, 2009

There will be a Christmas Party on Saturday, December 5th, 2009 at 6:30 pm.
at the AHEPA 43 Lodge. All Brother Ahepans, Daughters of Penelope, and
spouses or significant others are cordially invited to attend.

RSVP by Dec. 3rd is kindly requested to Tim Stasinoulias at 262-442-0422.
(we need to know who’s coming so we can order enough dinner for everyone)

A delicious Dinner will be served along with Greek Wine courtesy of Greg Alevizos of Capitol-Hustings as well as beer and soda. (complimentary)

We are honored to have Tim Triantafiliou, owner of the Prime Minister restaurant create this delightful Christmas meal !

We would like to ask each member/couple to bring a unwrapped toy for Christmas for a boy or girl to be donated to both Annunciation and St. Constantine and Helen Churches. The toys will be given to local children !! Cash Donations will also be appreciated in lieu of Toys! All proceeds will be used for the children in need.

Chapter Meeting December 9th, 2009 at 7:00 pm

The last business meeting of the year will be held on
WEDNESDAY December 9th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

AGENDA
1. Initiation of new candidates William Boyle and Petros Visvardis.
2. Update on Membership initiatives.

Chapter News and Announcements

1. Our Ahepa Sports Night held on Nov. 18th featuring guest speaker Terry Poulos was a great success. We would like to thank Terry for his enlightening and entertaining insights into his NFL officiating experiences as well his thoughts on Greek sports figures and Athletes. Thanks to Terry and all who attended.

2. The Ahepa Chapter 43 Building is now officially SMOKE-FREE!
There will be no smoking allowed on our premises. (Outside
smoking will be permitted only).

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