AHEPA Welcomes Three Legislators to Hellenic Caucus
WASHINGTON (AHEPA eNews) -- AHEPA welcomes news that U.S. Reps. Patrick Tiberi (R-OH), Grace Meng (D-NY), and Bill Foster (D-IL) have joined the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, announced Supreme President Dr. John Grossomanides. "We applaud Representatives Tiberi, Meng, and Foster for joining the Hellenic Caucus," said Dr. Grossomanides. "We look forward to working with them and their staffs on issues of importance to the Greek American community." The Hellenic Caucus currently stands at 121 bipartisan congressional members. To check if your U.S. representative is a caucus member, please click here. If you do not see him/her listed, ask them to join today!
WASHINGTON (AHEPA eNews) -- AHEPA welcomes news that U.S. Reps. Patrick Tiberi (R-OH), Grace Meng (D-NY), and Bill Foster (D-IL) have joined the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, announced Supreme President Dr. John Grossomanides. "We applaud Representatives Tiberi, Meng, and Foster for joining the Hellenic Caucus," said Dr. Grossomanides. "We look forward to working with them and their staffs on issues of importance to the Greek American community." The Hellenic Caucus currently stands at 121 bipartisan congressional members. To check if your U.S. representative is a caucus member, please click here. If you do not see him/her listed, ask them to join today!
AHEPA Standing Legislative Committee Process
WASHINGTON (AHEPA eNews) -- AHEPA Headquarters has received the final process for members to send legislation to the AHEPA Standing Legislation Committee for review and insertion in the docket for discussion at the National Convention. Chairman John Mesogitis has asked that we send this process to all the chapters, please be aware that ... read more.
WASHINGTON (AHEPA eNews) -- AHEPA Headquarters has received the final process for members to send legislation to the AHEPA Standing Legislation Committee for review and insertion in the docket for discussion at the National Convention. Chairman John Mesogitis has asked that we send this process to all the chapters, please be aware that ... read more.
Register Now for Team AHEPA for the 2013 Athens Marathon!
This year's Athens Marathon is set for November 10. For the forth year, AHEPA is pulling together our team, and offering a fantastic trip for both the seasoned runner and beginner alike. Register to be a part of Team AHEPA! or help Team AHEPA runners meet their fundraising goals!
Related: "Thank you for offering the 2012 Athens Marathon program"
This year's Athens Marathon is set for November 10. For the forth year, AHEPA is pulling together our team, and offering a fantastic trip for both the seasoned runner and beginner alike. Register to be a part of Team AHEPA! or help Team AHEPA runners meet their fundraising goals!Related: "Thank you for offering the 2012 Athens Marathon program"
Order Your Biennial Congressional Banquet Tickets Today!
WASHINGTON (AHEPA Events) -- The 40th Biennial Congressional Banquet will be held Wed., May 22, 2013 at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, DC. We have a terrific team in place to organize a special day of events and hope you can join us! Download the event invititation and ticket order form to reserve your tables or seats today!
WASHINGTON (AHEPA Events) -- The 40th Biennial Congressional Banquet will be held Wed., May 22, 2013 at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, DC. We have a terrific team in place to organize a special day of events and hope you can join us! Download the event invititation and ticket order form to reserve your tables or seats today!
AHEPA Journey to Greece: The Perfect Gift for 2013!
AHEPA is proud to announce the Program Guide and Application for the 2013 Journey to Greece Program are now available online. What better gift to give this year to any new or returning college age student!
Click here for an Application. | Click here for the Program Guide.
AHEPA is proud to announce the Program Guide and Application for the 2013 Journey to Greece Program are now available online. What better gift to give this year to any new or returning college age student!Click here for an Application. | Click here for the Program Guide.
Full Tuition Scholarships Available to Study in Greece!
AHEPA would like to invite you to study abroad in Athens, Greece with the Odyssey in Athens Study Abroad Program through the University of Indianapolis Athens! AHEPA and UIndy Athens will be granting full tuition scholarships for AHEPA students. This is an opportunity your children or grandchilden will thank you for the rest of their lives. ... find out more!
AHEPA would like to invite you to study abroad in Athens, Greece with the Odyssey in Athens Study Abroad Program through the University of Indianapolis Athens! AHEPA and UIndy Athens will be granting full tuition scholarships for AHEPA students. This is an opportunity your children or grandchilden will thank you for the rest of their lives. ... find out more!
NEW! The Ahepan Magazine - Spring 2013 Now Online
WASHINGTON (AHEPAN Magazine) -- Learn about AHEPA exciting upcoming events, including the 40th Congressional Banquet in May and the 91st Supreme Convention in Orlando this August ... and catch up on the great work our chapters are doing in the grassroots that strengthen our communities. View the Spring 2013 Issue
WASHINGTON (AHEPAN Magazine) -- Learn about AHEPA exciting upcoming events, including the 40th Congressional Banquet in May and the 91st Supreme Convention in Orlando this August ... and catch up on the great work our chapters are doing in the grassroots that strengthen our communities. View the Spring 2013 Issue
The National Herald Now Free for AHEPA Members
WASHINGTON (AHEPA News) -- The National Herald, the nation's largest Greek-American Newspaper is available free in electronic format to AHEPA members. Through AHEPA e-News, once a month, you will be able to read the full version a recent issue of the National Herald. Read Issue 810.
Read the Wealthiest Greeks edition
WASHINGTON (AHEPA News) -- The National Herald, the nation's largest Greek-American Newspaper is available free in electronic format to AHEPA members. Through AHEPA e-News, once a month, you will be able to read the full version a recent issue of the National Herald. Read Issue 810.Read the Wealthiest Greeks edition
AHEPA Upcoming Events Calendar
May
19 AHEPA Day - Global
22 Capitol Hill Day - Washington, DC
22 Biennial Congressional Banquet - Washington, DC
25 AHEPA Wreath Laying Project - Arlington National Cemetery
30-xx District 20 Convention - Los Angeles, CA
31-xx Districts 12 & 13 Convention - Milwaukee, WI
19 AHEPA Day - Global
22 Capitol Hill Day - Washington, DC
22 Biennial Congressional Banquet - Washington, DC
25 AHEPA Wreath Laying Project - Arlington National Cemetery
30-xx District 20 Convention - Los Angeles, CA
31-xx Districts 12 & 13 Convention - Milwaukee, WI
June
xx-01 District 20 Convention - Los Angeles, CA
xx-02 Districts 12 & 13 Convention - Milwaukee, WI
03 Midwestern Regional Golf Tournament - TBD
07-09 District 14 Convention - Waterloo, IA
15 District 10 Convention - Troy, MI
20-23 District 17 Convention - Cheyene, WY
xx-01 District 20 Convention - Los Angeles, CA
xx-02 Districts 12 & 13 Convention - Milwaukee, WI
03 Midwestern Regional Golf Tournament - TBD
07-09 District 14 Convention - Waterloo, IA
15 District 10 Convention - Troy, MI
20-23 District 17 Convention - Cheyene, WY
August
18-23 AHEPA Family Supreme Convention - Orlando, FL
18-23 AHEPA Family Supreme Convention - Orlando, FL
AHEPA Action Alert
Help Grow the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues!
The Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues has been an active, bipartisan group in Congress since its founding in 1996. The Caucus's purpose is to encourage and improve the United States' relationship with Greece while focusing on diplomatic, cultural, military, and human rights issues in the region. Members of the Caucus promote legislation and distribute information to those interested about Hellenic issues.
The Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues has been an active, bipartisan group in Congress since its founding in 1996. The Caucus's purpose is to encourage and improve the United States' relationship with Greece while focusing on diplomatic, cultural, military, and human rights issues in the region. Members of the Caucus promote legislation and distribute information to those interested about Hellenic issues.
There are currently 121 members of the House of Representatives who are members of the Hellenic Caucus in the 113th Congress.
Did you see your member of Congress listed above? If not, please encourage your representative to join the Hellenic Caucus. If your representative is already a member, please contact them to thank them for their support.
Greek American Weekly News Digest
Turkey Increases Security for Orthodox Patriarch
ANKARA (AP) -- May 10, 2013 -- An official says Turkish authorities have tightened security for the Istanbul-based Orthodox Patriarchate following allegations of a plot to attack the spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians. ... read more.
ANKARA (AP) -- May 10, 2013 -- An official says Turkish authorities have tightened security for the Istanbul-based Orthodox Patriarchate following allegations of a plot to attack the spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians. ... read more.
Sec. of State Kerry Delivers Remarks With Cypriot FM Kasoulides
WASHINGTON (State Dept.) -- May 10, 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry delivers remarks with Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC on May 10, 2013. A text transcript can be found atwww.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2013/05/209240.htm ... watch the video.
WASHINGTON (State Dept.) -- May 10, 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry delivers remarks with Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC on May 10, 2013. A text transcript can be found atwww.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2013/05/209240.htm ... watch the video.
Safeguarding the Past, in an Uncooperative Present
ATHENS (New York Times) -- May 10, 2013 -- His office, in the basement, feels like a storage room with stacks of bubble-wrapped picture frames leaning against the walls. There are piles of books, and catalogs and scholarly papers, too. On this day, a small, graceful statue -- a headless female figure -- sits on a table near his cluttered desk. ... read more.
ATHENS (New York Times) -- May 10, 2013 -- His office, in the basement, feels like a storage room with stacks of bubble-wrapped picture frames leaning against the walls. There are piles of books, and catalogs and scholarly papers, too. On this day, a small, graceful statue -- a headless female figure -- sits on a table near his cluttered desk. ... read more.
Other Greek American News Headlines
- Los Angeles Times - May 13, 2013
Greek Government Orders Teachers Not to Strike - The Daily Star: Lebanon News - April 30, 2013
U.S. Renews Call for Release of Syrian Bishops - Associated Press - May 12, 2013
Snowe Presses for Bipartisanship in New Book - Greek Reporter - May 10, 2013
Michael Jordan in Greece after Second Wedding (Video)
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