Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos was honored by the PanCyprian Association of Florida as their 2024 Person of the Year at their annual banquet held on January 27th. The organization's Kyrenia II award was presented to him by PSEKA President Philip Christopher in honor of Savas' unrelenting fight for Justice for Cyprus over the past thirty years.

In accepting the award, Tsivicos spoke about fulfilling the AHEPA pillar of Civic Responsibility and encouraged those in attendance to get involved in order to advocate for Cyprus.

In addition to honoring the Supreme President, the PanCyprian Association of Florida also honored the Order of AHEPA as a whole for being the largest Greek American organization that has done more for Greece and Cyprus than anybody else.

Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos has issued the following statement:

The Biden administration’s notification to Congress of its plan to sell 40 F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits to Turkey, following Turkey’s ratification of Sweden’s accession to NATO, is an outrage. In addition, the swift, informal nod to the reported $23 billion deal by leaders of the House Foreign Affairs and Senate Foreign Relations Committees is a grave disappointment.

 Once again, the United States has given in to Turkey, a failed NATO member. The United States rightfully sanctioned Turkey for its violation of U.S. law when it acquired Russian missile defense systems and correctly took measures to kick Turkey out of the F-35 program. The F-16 deal conflicts with these measures and compromises U.S. interests in the region. The deal is a blow to U.S. credibility when it comes to holding violators of U.S. and international laws accountable. Moreover, Turkey fails to uphold U.S. values and international standards on human rights, religious freedom, and freedom of the press, yet continues to be rewarded. Why should Turkey change its ways?

Read the rest of the statement

The Order of AHEPA Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame Nomination Applications are now Available Online!

The Order of AHEPA Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame was founded in 1974, and now includes more than 175 inductees. Annually, candidates are nominated by members of AHEPA, and after a thorough vetting process are selected by 20 Hall of Fame Selection Committee members, who encompass a broad cross-section of engaged voters, geographically and experience-wise. While selection recognizes athletic accomplishments, it also acknowledges personal character and civic and community service. 

The HOF honors the most outstanding Hellenic athletes and the sport’s industry’s leaders, including such greats as Harry Agganis, Alex Karras, Milt Pappas, Pete Sampras, Eric Karros, Gene Rossides, Steve Lappas, Bob Costas, Nick Markakis and Greg Louganis!

An applicant must be nominated by a member of the AHEPA family, by use of the attached 2024 Hall of Fame Application.

Submissions to the AHEPA Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame should be directed to

Gregory J. Stamos, Chairman

Ahepa Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee

241 Main Street, Ansonia, CT 06401

Telephone: (203)735-9293

Fax: (203)734-5065 or

Email: stamosatty@sbcglobal.net .

Please visit https://ahepa.org/programs/athletics/ for the 2024 AHEPA Hellenic Athletic Hall of Fame nomination forms to download, print and submit!

DEADLINE – MARCH 31, 2024

The PanHellenic Federation of Florida made a donation to the AHEPA Journey to Greece Program on Saturday January 27 in Palm Harbor Florida.

The donation was made to AHEPA Supreme President Savas Tsivicos, Supreme Treasurer Demetrios Kirkiles, and Executive Director Basil Mossaidis by Yiota Frangedis, Vice President, and Vasiliki Mandelos, General Secretary, of the PanHellenic Federation of Florida on the sidelines of the PanCyprian Association of Florida's Annual Person of the Year award banquet, where the Order of AHEPA and the AHEPA Supreme President were recognized and honored by the PanCyprian Association for their ongoing work to help end the Turkish occupation of Cyprus.

A number of other individuals including AHEPA Citrus District 2 Governor Jimmy Makris and members of the PanHellenic Federation of Florida's Hellenic Affairs committee were also present at this event.

Sons of Pericles Supreme President Alec Economakis announced the decision to extend the submission deadline for the second edition of the joint Sons of Pericles and Daughters of Penelope cookbook to March 1, 2024.

Once compiled, the completed cookbook will be available in print and digital versions on sonsofpericles.org. We urge our brothers and sisters in the SOP and DOP to make their submissions as soon as possible in order to be included!

The 46th Biennial AHEPA Congressional Banquet is right around the corner! We invite you to join AHEPA on May 22nd at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC as we honor our Brother Senator John Sarbanes with the AHEPA Socrates Award. Additionally, we will be bestowing the AHEPA Pericles Award on U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal ( D-CT) and Marco Rubio* (R-FL), as well as U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (D-NH) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY).

For more information on the event and on becoming a benefactor, please visit the link below. There are a limited number of tickets available so please take advantage as soon as possible.

*not yet confirmed

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

February

2 | Deadline: The Ahepan Spring 2024 edition



March

1 | AHEPA Supreme Convention Delegate Reporting Deadline

1 | SOP & DOP Cookbook Submission Deadline

29-31 | SOP & MOA Present Greeks in Montreal

31 | AEF Scholarship Application Deadline

31 | AHEPA Hellenic Athletics Hall of Fame Nomination Deadline

May

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