AHEPA Camden Chapter 69 and Daughters of Penelope Nike Chapter 230 of Cherry Hill, New Jersey hosted the Hellenic History Tournament for high school students of the Greater Philadelphia area.

The event's special guest was actress and director Anna Rezan, who spoke to students and showed her film "My People," which is a story of the Greek Jews during the Holocaust, the Axis occupation, the Greek resistance and the role of the Greek Orthodox clergy throughout it all. The film was incredibly moving and sparked meaningful conversation during the question and answer period that followed.

Remarks were given by AHEPA Past Supreme President George Horiates on the work AHEPA does alongside many Jewish American organizations, and attendees were moved to tears as holocaust survivor Moshe Matsa, a Greek Jew, spoke about how Ms. Rezan's film affected him.

Read more about the event and film as profiled by GreekNewsUSA.com HERE

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA) calls upon Congress to pass S.J.60 immediately, which would prohibit the proposed sale of arms to the Government of Turkiye, announced Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos.

In the Administration’s Policy Justification for the Republic of Turkiye’s “F-16 Aircraft Acquisition and Modernization,” Turkiye has requested to buy 40 new F-16 aircraft and to modernize 79 existing F-16 aircraft—a total defense packages estimated to be $23 billion.

According to the Policy Justification, “This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security of the United States by improving the air capabilities and interoperability of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally that is a force for political and economic stability in Europe.

A few meters away from the former home of Grigorios Maraslis, where the Filiki Eteria were once sworn into existence, the newest chapter of AHEPA was recently formed in Odessa, Ukraine. 

In a ceremony presided over by Brother Pantelis Boubouras, the Honorary Consul of Greece in Kherson, Ukraine, and District 25 Marshal Andreas Zapounidis, ten new brothers were initiated into the Order. Congratulations and welcome to the brothers of Ifestos Chapter 628!

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 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.

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