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What Are We About?
AHEPA:
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) is the largest and oldest American-based, Greek heritage grassroots membership organization. Its scope is international with chapters in the United States, Canada, Greece, and Cyprus, and "sister" chapters in Australia and New Zealand under the auspices of AHEPA Australasia.
AHEPA was founded on July 26th, 1922 in response to the evils of bigotry and racism that emerged in early 20th century American society. It also helped Greek immigrants assimilate into society. Today, AHEPA brings the ideals of ancient Greece, which includes philanthropy, education, civic responsibility, and family and individual excellence to the community. Although a majority of the membership is composed of Americans of Greek descent, application for membership is open to anyone who believes in the mission of the organization.
Daughters of Penelope:
The Daughters of Penelope was the realization of Alexandra Apostollides Sonenfeld's dream. Her desire was to create a woman's organization and because of her perseverence and the encouragement of her husband, Dr. Emanuel Apostolides, a devoted AHEPAN, she formed EOS Chapter #1 with 25 charter members on November 16th, 1929 in San Francisco, California. She was elected the first Grand President in 1931. Mrs. Apostolides envisioned a new beginning for the Greek American women. She drafted the basic principles of the organization which were an inspiration to all women.
The Daughters of Penelope is the women's affiliate organization of the AHEPA Family with headquarters in Washington, D.C. Today, the Daughters of Penelope is a leader in philanthropic, educational and cultural activities withlocal chapters in the United States, Canada, Greece, Australia and Cypress. In 1938 by establishing the first Canadian Chapter in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the Daughters became an international Organization. A few years later, with the realization of the Daughters' Chapter in Greece, our link to the mother country became stronger.
The Daughters of Penelope do not only help through monetary contributions, they devote countless hours of volunteer work in hospitals, old people's homes, women's and daycare centers, organize educational seminars, help the less fortunate, support their local church and make a huge difference in their community.
The objectives of AHEPA and the Daughters of Penelope is to promote the social ethical and intellectual interest of its members; to encourage Hellenic study; to cultivate citizenship and patriotism for United States of America, Canada, Greece, Cyprus and other countries in which Chapters exist; and to promote and preserve the dissemination of Hellenic culture and ideals as a contribution to the global civilization. The Daughters promote the spirit of cooperation and brotherhood and work closely with the whole AHEPA family.
The Order of the Daughters of Penelope is non-partisan and non denominational.
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) and Daughters Of Penelope (DOP) District Mission Statement:
To increase regional membership and establish support for the projects and the goals of the National Organization. The District seeks to not only maintain, but to encourage communications and relationships between its member chapters as well as to help facilitate their various philanthropic, cultural and educational projects.
For more information on National AHEPA and DOP click here.
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Order of AHEPA Contacts
District Officers 2009 - 2010
District Governor - Tim Joannides, 10013 Wayne Rd., Cheyenne, WY 82009 timj@halladaymotors.com
Dist. Lt. Governor - Jim Haefele, 7000 Ranger Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82009 estelle_haefele@msn.com
District Secretary - George Psyllas, 356 S.Glencoe Street, Denver, CO 80246 gpsyllas@msn.com
District Treasurer - George Kallas, 717 Rodeo Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82009 Pepper717@msn.com
District Warden - Paul Benjou, 12853 E. Villanova Drive, Aurora, CO 80014 Pavlos01@springmail.com
District Marshall - George Piches, P. O. Box 51654, Albuquerque, NM 87181 GCP645@aol.com
Athletic Director - Pavlos panagopoulos, 615Willowbrook, Belen, NM 87002 pavlos@nmia.com
Scholarship Chairman - Mark R. Bullock, 8322 Krim Drive N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87109 MarkBullock123@msn.com
District #17 Chapter Officers 2009-2010
Chapter #145, Denver Colorado
6675 E. Tennessee Ave., Denver, CO 80224
President - Andrew S. Armatas
Vice President - John W. Touris
Secretary - Julian R. Dracon
Treasurer - Paul N. Benjou
Asst. Treasurer - George McCoy
Chaplin - Harry Haros
Warden - George P. Psyllas
Captain of the Guard - Tom Mauries
Sentinel - Tom J. Baines
Chapter #159, Casper, Wyoming
1431 Country Club Road, Casper, WY 82609
President - Anastasios (Stas) G. Loutas
Vice President - Michael J. Loutas
Secretary - John G. Loutas
Treasurer - John A. Bouzis
Chapter #160, Colorado Springs, Colorado
2436 Astron Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Secretary - Alex Ellis
Cowboy Chapter #211, Cheyenne, Wyoming
P. O. Box 2156, Cheyenne, WY 82003
President - Kosta Tsandes
1st Vice President - Timothy Joannides
2nd Vice President - Pete Lapaseotes Jr.
Secretary/Treasurer - Jim Haefele
Asst. Treasurer - Joe Burford
Chaplin - George Dubrowski
Warden - Robert Johnigan
Chapter #360, Denver, Colorado
3608 S. Nacrissus Way, Denver, CO 80237
President - John Koclanes
Tasso Chronis Chapter #501, Albuguerque, New Mexico
6800 Los Volcanos NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
President - George Piches
Vice President - Pavlos Panagopoulos
Vice President Membership - Demetri G. Argyres
Secretary - Mark Bullock
Treasurer - Raymond O. Jecklin
Chaplin - Spiro Petritsis
Warden - Paul G. Miaris
Sgt. at Arms - Nicholas Bakas
Activities Chairman - Pete Callas
Scholarships - George Piches
Directors of Athletics - Nicholas J. Morris and Chris N. Bakas
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Daughters Officers
Olympus Chapter 6 Cheyenne, Wyoming 2009-2010
President - Estelle Haefele
Vice-President - Alex Hunter
Secretary - Nancy Tsandes
Treasurer - Betty Morgando
Priestess - Angie Andrikopoulos
Marshall - Fay Zaharas
Sentinel - Helen Costopoulos
Mailing Address:
Olympus Chapter #6
c/o 8919 Chinook Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82001
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Athena Chapter 10 Denver, Colorado 2009-2010
Christie Finch - President
Kathy Papadimitropoulos - Vice President
Martha L. Chapman - Recording Secretary
Elaine Karubus - Treasurer
Vivan Sullivan - Corresponding Secretary
Mary Plakorus - Marshal
Sophia Leon - Priestess
Stasia Whetstone - Warden
Kiki Brown - Sentinel
Eva Kyziridis - Parliamentarian
Mailing Address
Athena Chapter #10
c/o 24850 E. Bayard Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
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Helen Of Troy Chapter 19 Albuquerque NM.
2009-2010
President - Tina Bullock
Vice President - Lukia Delos
Secretary - Athena Christodoulou
Treasurer - Eva Jean Fomalont
Mailing Address
Helen of Troy Chapter #19
c/o 8322 Krim Drive, N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87109
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