AHEPA E-News


Volume 18, Issue 2 | Wednesday, January 10, 2024

AHEPA Celebrates Epiphany

Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos and members of the AHEPA Supreme Lodge and Board of Trustees visited Tarpon Springs, FL to celebrate Epiphany over the weekend! They were joined by DOP Grand President Marianthi Treppiedi, MOA Grand President Ally Tsenekos, & SOP Supreme Treasurer George T. Horiates as well.


AHEPA also had the honor of hosting the 92nd Annual AHEPA Epiphany Banquet on Friday evening, in which AHEPA Brother John Lelekis was honored with a Heroes Medal. Over 350 members of the AHEPA Family were joined by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros as well as His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain for the event.

A message from the Executive Director

We continue to look forward to everything that 2024 has in store for AHEPA, and want to take care of a few housekeeping items first.


As a reminder, as of January 1, 2024, our national dues are $50/member and we have eliminated the district rebate. Please make sure the members in your chapter are all aware of this change.


As we do every year, we remind you that all 2024 dues are collectible in January February and March and asked to be sent to HQ before the member is considered “late” which is at the end of March.


All chapters are asked to selected/vote for supreme convention delegates NOW! We need to make sure all delegates are reported early this year so please send in your delegates as soon as you know. Headquarters will be mailing the form in the next few weeks.


Please feel free to call or email AHEPA Global Headquarters should you have any questions.


AEF 2024 Scholarship Application Available

Since its establishment, AHEPA, the largest and oldest Greek American Organization in the U.S., has consistently dedicated itself to advancing education for the next generation. Through our financial support in the form of scholarships, we aim to alleviate the significant burden faced by today's students. The cost of education should not act as a barrier but rather mirror a student's aspiration to achieve scholastic enrichment in their young lives. Therefore, we are delighted to declare the commencement of the 2024 AHEPA National Scholarship season today. For more details and to access the application, please visit our website at the link below.

Click to Learn More about the 2024 AEF Scholarship
Click to Download the 2024 AEF Scholarship Application

AHEPA Journey to Greece Program

Since its establishment, AHEPA, the largest and oldest Greek American Organization in the U.S., has consistently dedicated itself to advancing education for the upcoming generations. The AHEPA Journey to Greece program, a cultural immersion initiative, enables high school seniors and college undergraduates to earn up to six college course credits.


Originally initiated in 1968, the program transported a youthful generation of Greek American youths to explore their ancestral culture and land. After a hiatus, it was revitalized in 2006 in collaboration with Webster University. Now in its 18th year, the 2024 AHEPA JTG program is accepting applications for individuals eager to delve into the rich culture and history that Greece offers.


Scheduled to run from June 16 to July 12, 2024, interested parties can find more details regarding costs, schedule, courses, and application submission at the link below.

Click to Learn More about AHEPA's Journey to Greece Program
Click to Download a JTG Information Sheet
Click to Download the 2024 Journey to Greece Application

Hot off the Electronic Press!

The Winter 2023 Issue of the AHEPAN is now available to read online while you wait for it to show up in your mailboxes!



Check it out HERE!

It's that time of year! Time to start thinking ahead to Supreme Convention 2024! Next year's Supreme Convention will be held in beautiful Larnaca, Cyprus at the Radisson Beach Resort. Rooms are available on a first come first serve basis to AHEPA Family Members only through AHEPA Global Headquarters.


The only way to reserve your room is to fill out the form linked below and return it with your $250 reservation deposit.

Download Hotel information & Reservation Form
Learn more about the 2024 AHEPA Supreme Convention

Planning on joining us this summer in Cyprus? Make sure your passport is up to date! If it expires soon, renew it NOW! Passport renewal takes time and you don't want to miss out because you waited too long! Add this to your to-do list today!

Renew U.S. Passports
Renew Canadian Passports
Renew Greek Passports

While It Lasts! Get Your AHEPA Centennial Merch

Get it while it lasts!


AHEPA centennial commemorative merchandise is available that includes a commemorative coin and stand and decanter set.


Years of service and chapter officer pins, award plaques, and AHEPA t-shirts, watches, patches, and more! 


Check it all out in the AHEPA Marketplace catalog.

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

January


12-14 | Greeks in Miami, Miami Beach, FL


March


1 | AHEPA Supreme Convention Delegate Reporting Deadline


May


22 | AHEPA 46th Biennial Congressional Banquet, Mayflower Hotel, Washington DC

Save the Date!


Join us on May 22nd at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC for our 46th Biennial Congressional Banquet!


More information & Sponsorship Information will be available online next week!

Greek American News Digest



Editor's Note: Editorials, commentaries, opinion pieces, and articles 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



Hellenic Film Society USA Presents ‘Listen’ at Museum of the Moving Image

National Herald (January 8)

The Hellenic Film Society USA kicks off 2024 with a screening of Maria Douza’s moving film ‘Listen’ on Sunday, January 14, 3 PM, at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria. The screening is part of the Society’s Always on Sunday monthly Greek film series. read more


Greek sage extracts show promise against Alzheimer's, Cyprus researchers find

KNews (January 8)

Scientists from the Neurogenetics Department at the Cyprus Institute of Neurology & Genetics have conducted a study on the positive attributes of Greek sage extracts concerning Alzheimer's Disease. In the January newsletter from the CING, researchers highlight that medicinal plants, with their health benefits, serve as a vast resource to identify extracts or chemicals with robust neuroprotective potential. Such substances are crucial in countering the neuro-toxicity resulting from beta-amyloid accumulation, a key factor in Alzheimer's. read more


Iasos, Greek pioneer of New Age music, dies at 77

The National News (January 8)

Greek-American musician Iasos, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the New Age music genre, has died, his friend and record label owner Douglas Mcgowan has confirmed. “What a sad, surreal feeling it is to report that Iasos departed on Saturday,” Mcgowan shared in an Instagram post. “When I last saw him in April, he was just as sprightly as ever. I know I'm not alone when I say that of all the original masters, I assumed he'd be the last to go.” read more


Tarpon Springs Epiphany cross is retrieved under blue skies

Tampa Bay Times (January 6)

We’re at the 118th Epiphany celebration in Tarpon Springs. It is the largest commemoration in the Western Hemisphere of Jesus Christ’s baptism in the Jordan River, and last year drew 20,000 spectators. The Orthros service began at 8 a.m. at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral followed by the Divine Liturgy. Around noon, clergy, parishioners in traditional garb and spectators will begin the procession to Spring Bayou for the blessing of Tarpon Springs, the highlight of this tradition for many. read more


'Poor Things' director praises Bruce Springsteen during Golden Globes acceptance speech: Watch

USA Today (December 30)

"Poor Things" director Yorgos Lanthimos has Spring-Nuts potential. Lanthimos thanked Bruce Springsteen multiple times while accepting the "Poor Things" award for best motion picture at Sunday's Golden Globes Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. read more


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