Penelope's Scroll - Daughters of Penelope

Daughters of Penelope Tethys Chapter #229Eleni Parlapanides , PDG District #5 HonoredSister Eleni Parlapanidis, PDG was honored at a Testimonial Luncheon on November 10, 2013 atthe Pines Manor Edison, N.J. Daughters of Penelope Tethys Chapter #229 hosted the luncheon.In 1970, she married her late husband of 42 years Kosta and was blessed with four wonderful sons,Paul, George, Dean and Nick. She has four beautiful daughters-in-law, Athanasia, Allison, Andriana andDana and five adorable grandchildren, Evie, Dean, Alex, John-Paul and Emily.In 1977, Sister Eleni was initiated into the Daughters of Penelope, Tethys Chapter #229 in NewBrunswick. She proudly served her Chapter as Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary and VicePresident and in 2004 she was elected to serve as the Chapter President. She held that position for severalyears.In 2009 Sister Eleni was selected to be the District 5 Penelope of the Year, and elected to serve onthe District Lodge as District Marshal.In 2010, she was appointed by the Grand President to serve as the National Chairwoman for SaintBasil Academy, in Garretson, NY. Serving as District Secretary and Lieutenant Governor, in 2012 shewas elevated to the position of District Governor.A parishioner of St. George, Piscataway, Sister Eleni was a member of the choir, as well as a SundaySchool Teacher, PTO President, Parish Council Secretary, Youth Advisor and chaired the ChurchFestival Gift Shop for many years.Eleni is very proud of her family and her accomplishments. She feels very blessed to have her gifts.31