Our Warmest Wishes for a Merry Christmas ... - AHEPA District 5

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Hudson Happenings
Our main goal this year is the increase
of membership for our chapter.
With this goal in mind, we attended the
mass initiation at the Graycliff Caterers,
on Tuesday evening, November 22,
2011. The evening was well attended
with four Supreme Lodge officers
present; our Supreme President Dr. John
Grossomanides, Supreme Vice President
Anthony Kouzounis who travelled
from Houston Texas to be part of this
important evening, our own Supreme
Treasurer Andy Zachariades and Supreme
Governor of Region #3, Jim Kokotas.
Thanks to our District Lt. Governor
Bill Harrison who brought in two
initiates from our chapter, members
of his family, father and son, Michael
and Harry Perdikos. The initiation was
conducted by our District Governor Savas
Tsivicos who did an outstanding job.
The oath of initiation was administered
by our Supreme President. It was a very
impressive evening under the direction
of Past Supreme Governor and former
Business Administrator of the AHEPA
Voice, Louis Arvanitis.
The women in attendance had their
own private meeting in another room
led by the District Five Governor DOP,
Karen Marousis and Grand Secretary
Anna-Helene Panagakos and after
our initiation, the ladies joined us for
desserts. Congratulations also to the
Graycliff Caters for the beautiful evening
of dinner and refreshments.
Our Ahepa family is mourning
the loss of Sister Dorothy Polychronis,
Treasurer of Icarius #48 for many years,
and the mother of Christina, Past
President of Icarius and the late Dean,
one of our Past Presidents. May our
Lord grant her Eternal Rest and comfort
Christina at this time of great loss.
Like most chapters in our District, our
chapter is preparing for their Christmas
party. Ours a combined party with Icarius
#48 was held on December 9, 2011 at
Picalinos Restaurant in Bayonne, NJ. We
would like to take this opportunity to
wish our Brothers and Sisters throughout
the AHEPA domain,
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND
HAPPINESS AND GOOD HEALTH IN THE
NEW YEAR – Submitted by John Mehos
8 Winter 2012
AHEPA Trenton Chapter #72 New Officers
Emphasize Charitable Outreach
On September 19th, Trenton #72 held our joint installation of officers with the
Daughters of Penelope, Altes Chapter #163. Current officers for the Chapter are: Evan
Pilaras, President; Paul Mamolou, Vice President; George Koutsouradis, 2nd Vice President;
Dino Demetriou, Treasurer; Michael Knicos, Assistant Treasurer; James Knicos, Secretary;
and George Demetriades, Assistant Secretary. We have many events scheduled for the year
and hope it is a wonderful and successful one.
The AHEPA Trenton Hall is open every Monday for workshops and socials. With the
regular meeting the first Monday of the month. As well as being open during the year for
special occasions including cheering on some of our favorite sport teams.
Thanks to all the Ahepans who assisted and donated their time and funds for the
AHEPA and GOYA Welcome Breakfast in September. It was a very nice breakfast with
delicious eggs, waffles, and sausages and the youth of our community very much appreciated
the hard work and donations. The youth earned over $900 that will be used for the youth
and their projects.
On October 11th, we held
the 10th Annual Trenton
Chapter Golf Classic that was
held at the Mountain View
Golf Course in Ewing. We had
approximately 80 golfers and
raised close to $10,000. This
event supports our scholarship
fund and we would like to
thank all the golfers, volunteers,
sponsors, and donors who made
this event a success. Special
thanks to Roma Bank and
SigmaPharm for their continued
sponsorships and support. Hope
to see you at the AHEPA Scholarship Awards Night in June as well as at the golf outing
again next year.
On October 22nd, the Order of AHEPA with Hellenic Vision hosted the film screening
and a panel discussion: “Cyprus Still Divided.” The film revealed the web of domestic
politics, the refusal to apply the rule of law to Turkey’s invasion and occupation of 37% of
Cyprus. The panel discussed the ongoing settlement negotiations between the Republic
of Cyprus and the Turkish Cypriot community that began in September 2008. More than
200 persons attended including Consul of Greece in New York Evangelos Kyriakopoulos,
Consul General of Cyprus in New York Koula Sophianou, and New Jersey Assemblyman
Dan Benson. With personal messages received from Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ)
provided by AHEPA District Governor Savas Tsivicos and U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ)
by District Marshal Asteris Fanikos.
Many of the brothers will also be attending the St. Basil Christmas Pageant on Saturday,
December 17th. The chapter will be making a donation to the children as well. We will also
be participating in the clothing and food collection drive with the youth of our community
to benefit the Bridges Outreach program. In addition, many of the brothers gave assistance
with Yiayia’s Kitchen in November. Thank you to all who helped make it a success.
On Monday, December 5th we will be having our next initiation with 10 applicants.
On Wednesday, December 14th, we will be hosting the AHEPA Christmas dinner at the
AHEPA Hall. Remember to save the date as it is always a fun night, with plenty of good
food and good friends.
Thank you to all the brothers’ hard work during the year and hope everyone has a
Happy New Year. – Submitted by Asteris Fanikos
AHEPAVoice