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The Bergen Knights #285 Celebrate
Their 80th Anniversary in 2012
The AHEPA Bergen Knights Chapter #285 of Tenafly, NJ continues its support
of Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility and Family and
Individual Excellence. This coming year is our Chapter’s 80th Anniversary. We are
proud to be celebrating this milestone and look forward to having a celebration at
our Gala in May of 2012. We plan on having local & church dignitaries, chapter
members and families. We are also honored to be recognized this year at the
Tenafly, St. John the Theologian Cathedral Ball in January, 2012 for our 80 years of
existence and service. We thank the Cathedral for this recognition.
Our next major fundraisers, which are in support of our Educational Scholarships,
are the Super Bowl Party and the Texas Holdem Fundraiser. The Super Bowl Party
An Eagle Ceremony was held at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral takes place in the St. John the Theologian Fellowship Hall on Sunday Feb. 5th.
of St. John the Theologian in Tenafly, NJ for John Cuyulis, Yianni We will be serving food, drinks and of course we have our Super Bowl Pool. We
Dongaris, Harry Economos, Nicholas Hilaris and James Millas
watch the game projected on the big screen in the company of our fellow Ahepans,
Russo. The Eagle Award is scouting’s highest award, having
leadership and multiple outdoor skills. Officers of the Bergen
families and guests. So, please hold the date.
Knights #285 were on hand to honor the new Eagle Scouts as On Thursday, February 16th, we have our Annual Texas Hold em Tournament,
part of the ceremony.
which will be at the Tenafly Elks Club at 7 p.m.. Bring your best Poker face
and game!! Both events raise funds for our Annual AHEPA Bergen Knights
Scholarship.
As part of our philanthropic efforts, we will be serving a meal to 120 needy individuals in the Hackensack area at the Bergen County Family
Promise Center on Sunday, April 1st. We are pleased to be able to sponsor this event. If any individuals or organizations want to contribute to the
supplies for this event, please contact our President, Michael Bonanos at michaelbonanos@verizon.net
Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of every month at St. John the Theologian Cathedral in Tenafly, NJ. We welcome any new members who
support our ideals. – Submitted by Michael Bonanos, President
A Retrospective of the Monroe Chapter #75
In 1974 the Monroe Chapter #75 delegation went to Washington DC to Honor the US
Congress and their respective district representatives. The bus stopped at Stewart’s Root Beer
stand to pick up additional Ahepans and Daughters heading to DC. A great day for AHEPA
and the members.
Eagle Rock #375 Raises $3K for the AHEPA Bone Marrow Registry
The Eagle Rock chapter #375 of Orange, NJ completed a successful
canister campaign which raised a total of $3,069.21 for the AHEPA
Bone Marrow Registry. Chris Moustakis, Cannister Chairman presented
AHEPA Marrow with a check for $1,387.02 which completed the
chapter’s final installment for 2011.
In an acknowledgement letter to the chapter Past Chairman Angelo
Pantages wrote, “The chapter donation has helped AHEPA Marrow
to establish an on-line recruitment effort. A potential donor is able to
complete the consent form on line. After our medical people review it,
he is sent a kit, which, after completing his own test, is then returned
so that he can be placed on our database as a potential bone marrow/
stem cell donor.All of this is at no cost to the donor. The monies
collected through our canister program have enabled us to fund this
very important effort.”
The diners that participated in the fund canister program are the
Broadway, Brookside, Eagle Rock, Greek Store, Livingston, Park Place,
Prestige, Sunset, Versaille, and Whippany.
To be a donor or learn more about the registry visit their web site
www.ahepamarrow.org.
10 Winter 2012
AHEPAVoice