Call for Applications | 2017 AHEPAcademy Session
Join a select group of Greek American students from across the country for AHEPAcademy, June 25 - July 1, 2017, at George Mason University, outside Washington, DC. AHEPAcademy is a leadership and professional development program that identifies, educates, inspires, mentors, advances, and networks exceptional Greek American high school students as they progress through their high school, college, graduate and professional careers. AHEPAcademy is looking for exceptional Greek American high school juniors during the 2016-2017 school year with top grades (minimum 3.5/4.0 GPA or equivalent, or Top 10% of Class), who exemplify scholarship, leadership, character, participation in extracurricular activities, community service, and involvement in the Greek American community to apply for selection to this summer's AHEPAcademy on Campus program.
AHEPA Happenings | Supreme President Visits District 21
Supreme President Andrew C. Zachariades visited Golden Gate District 21 (northern California), Feb. 18. In San Ramon, Calif., Supreme President Zachariades visited with Ahepans representing eight AHEPA chapters for a town hall-style briefing and Q&A session. He also presented Years of Service pins to brothers, including a Life Member; and he assisted Supreme Governor George Booras in the presentation of a Service Award to two-term Past District 21 Governor William Anton.
Book Your Room! | 2017 Supreme Convention!
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REBUILD SAINT NICHOLAS SHRINE CAMPAIGN
THANK YOU!
AHEPA is determined to meet its Saint Nicholas Capital Campaign fund raising goal of $1 million. Donations--large and small--keep pouring in for AHEPA's #RebuildStNicholas capital campaign.
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AHEPA Chapter 41, Brooklyn, N.Y. announces its $20,000 donation for the campaign to help rebuild Saint Nicholas.
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NEW! | A big "Tip of the Fez" and thank you to Mother Lodge Chapter 1, Atlanta, for its $20,000 donation to AHEPA's campaign to help #RebuildStNicholas! Our campaign continues to make great strides thanks to hard work and diligent efforts of AHEPA districts, chapters, and AHEPA family members all over the globe. Thank you!
Visit our #RebuildStNicholas campaign webpage.
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!
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New Media Share | Latest St. Nicholas Appeal Video
AHEPA has produced its latest appeal video to help #RebuildStNicholas.
PROJECT UPDATE
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A look at Tower 1 at the World Trade Center through the dome of St. Saint Nicholas National Shrine at the World Trade Center. (Photo credit: Theo Nicolakis, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese)
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Live Webcam!
Thanks to a live webcam, you can watch progress being made with a first-hand look at the site where Saint Nicholas National Shrine will be build.
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WASHINGTON UPDATE
Bilirakis Issues Statement on Turkey's Provocations in Aegean
Co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Affairs, U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL), issued the following statement February 17 on rising tensions in the Aegean spurred by Turkish provocations:
"The latest acts of brazen provocation by the Turkish government near Greece's Imia islets represent a continuation of government-sanctioned intimidation and coercion which has a long, tired history of failure. These flagrant violations of international law do nothing to advance regional interests or provide for stability and prosperity. As we have done times before, we must continue to condemn these acts of aggression and renew our call for President Erdogan's government to demonstrate to the international community that it is a reliable and responsible partner committed and accountable to all international laws and agreements."
"AHEPA applauds Congressman Bilirakis' condemnation of Turkey's egregious, unlawful provocations in the Aegean toward NATO ally Greece that lend to instability in a region that is critical to the United States' strategic interests," Supreme President Andrew C. Zachariades said.
It's a New Congress! Help Grow the Hellenic Caucus!
The 115th Congress is well underway. And with it, the work renews for the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, led by Co-chairs U.S. Reps. Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL) and Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY). The Hellenic Caucus begins the 115th Congress with 120 members.
The Hellenic Caucus has been an active, bipartisan group in Congress since its founding in 1995.
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The Ahepan
Read about how the AHEPA family reached a milestone in cancer research grant-giving, how young professionals from Greece are battling "Brain Drain, and how Ahepans are continuing to provide aid to the victims of the Flint water crisis. Also, don't forget to catch-up on the latest ways AHEPA chapters are giving back through community service.
Click on the magazine icon to read it today!
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Upcoming Events & Deadlines
March
10 | Deadline to apply for the 2017 Journey to Greece Program
26 | New York City Greek Independence Day Parade
31 | Deadline to apply for an AHEPA National Educational Foundation
Scholarship
April
1 | Early Deadline: AHEPAcademy Application
2 | Philadelphia Greek Independence Day Parade
15 | Final Deadline: AHEPAcademy Application
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Greek American News Digest
Editor's Note: Editorials, Commentaries, and Opinion pieces are shared for information purposes only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policy positions of the Order of AHEPA, its affiliated organizations, and members.
Opinion | Save Greece by Saving Its Economy First New York Times (Feb. 21) With the Greek government set to run out of cash by the end of July, the country's main creditors in Europe continue to demand harsh budget cuts as a condition for crucial loans. But after a decade of failing to save Greece, Germany and other European nations, along with the International Monetary Fund, ought to try a different approach, one that makes reviving the economy a priority. read more
Cyprus President blames Turkey for collapse of peace talks inCyprus (Feb. 21) President Nicos Anastasiades on Tuesday blamed Turkey for the collapse of UN-brokered Cyprus reunification talks, saying Ankara is waiting for an April 16 referendum that could give President Recep Tayyip Erdogan even more sweeping powers. read more
Turkish FM: Turkey's military rights still needed in Cyprus
Associated Press/Washington Post (Feb. 21) Turkey's foreign minister says his country's right to intervene militarily in Cyprus is still necessary given recent actions that have fanned insecurity among Turkish Cypriots. read more
Beyonce's Grammy Greek Connection The Pappas Post (Feb. 16)
By the end of the night, she may not have won album of the year, but Beyonce broke the Grammy internet both for her performances, her record-breaking number of Grammy nominations- and of course, her style, all of which was trending on every social medium imaginable and known to mankind. read more
Curry literally lays down on defense to avoid ending up in Greek Freak poster NBC Sports (Feb. 19) It's hard to find a new low for defense in an NBA All-Star Game. But Stephen Curry was laying down on defense. Literally. The result was a Giannis Antetokounmpo dunk and Curry ending up in the highlight anyway. watch video
What the Ancient Classics Can Teach Us About Leadership
Wall Street Journal (Feb. 20) The art of leading people is simple, provided that everyone happily agrees on the direction in which they want to be led. That is never the case, of course, which is why Xenophon of Athens observed 2400 years ago that humans may be the most difficult of all animals to govern. read more from C. L. Max Nikias
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