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Happy Thanksgiving

Brothers:

We wish all of you and your families a wonderful, glorious, and blessed Thanksgiving and for all of us to give thanks to the Lord for all that has been given and bestowed upon us. This holiday is a universal one celebrated on different days and ways in many nations for centuries. During this holiday season let us not forget those less fortunate than ourselves and dedicate ourselves to help as much as we can to make this a better place for all. Let us also not forget those who have departed but are always in our thoughts and prayers and may their memories be eternal.

Thanksgiving Day in America is a national holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November since FDR and originated as a harvest festival. It has been celebrated nationally on and off since 1789, starting with a proclamation by George Washington after a request by Congress. It became a US federal holiday in 1863, during our devastating Civil War, under President Lincoln who proclaimed a national day of “Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens,” and to be celebrated in November. Together with Christmas and the New Year, Thanksgiving is a part of the broader fall – winter holiday. Let us give thanks.

Fraternally yours,

Brother Lou Katsos AHEPA District 6 Governor

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2020 AHEPA Family Supreme Convention

Brothers:

I hope all is well. We are pleased to announce that the 2020 AHEPA Family Supreme Convention will be from July 19 to 26 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort in Orlando, FL. As of today, the hotel is 75% sold out and we are running out of rooms. Reservations should be made online ASAP at https://www.mydisneygroup.com/ahepa2020. If you are planning to attend please don’t wait. Just like the last convention we had in Orlando, in order to take advantage of this rate, you must be an active, dues paying member of AHEPA. If you are not, you will have to pay the non-AHEPA rate for the room, upwards of $400/night. Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Fraternally yours, 

Brother Chris Pappis AHEPA District 6 Secretary

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Membership Incentive

Brothers:

I hope all is well. The Supreme Lodge of the Order of AHEPA has made the decision to reinstitute the membership dues incentive until December 31, 2019. Once again, per capita assessment payments to headquarters for the months of November or December shall be applied to the following calendar year. This only applies to new, reinstated, or delinquent members. The application fee will be a base rate of $55 instead of the normal $45. Please note that applications need to be dated in November or December to be accepted by headquarters. They will get credit for 2019 and 2020.

We are asking all our chapters to send in all applications to headquarters to be processed immediately, especially reinstatements from the delinquent list. Please act quickly to get 2019 dues in and credit for 2020! This offer expires December 31, 2019 so please don't miss out on this opportunity! Expanding our membership is a goal that every active member of AHEPA should be helping us meet. The link to the online AHEPA membership system is https://membership.ahepa.org/iMIS/AHEPA. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Fraternally yours,

Brother Chris Pappis AHEPA District 6 Secretary

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Chapter Dues

Brothers:

I hope all is well. There were several legislative proposals that were passed at the 2019 Supreme Convention in Chicago requiring changes to the AHEPA Bylaws or Constitution. They are effective immediately. In accordance with Article 3, Section A all members are now required to pay the annual chapter dues by no later than March 31 of the current dues year. This is a very important change. Please click here for the updated section. Please include the following text below in your meeting notices starting in December. Thanks for your understanding. 

As a reminder, according to the AHEPA Bylaws that were revised at the 2019 Supreme Convention dues for 2020 are due no later than March 31. 

Fraternally yours, 

Brother Chris Pappis AHEPA District 6 Secretary

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AHEPA Family D6 Christmas Party

Brothers:

I hope all is well. Please see the flyer below for the AHEPA Family District 6 Christmas Party on Sunday, December 15 at 12 noon following the Divine Liturgy. It will be at Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Paul, 110 Cathedral Ave., Hempstead, NY 11550 sponsored by the AHEPA District 6 Family and hosted by Cassis, Pasithea, Lord Byron, Victory Chapters & St. Paul Youth Ministries. There is a mandatory RSVP by December 10. Please contact Anastasi Stampolis at (516) 468-5472 or Fran Lutfy at (516) 220-1524. We will be joined by the children of St. Basil Academy and look forward to seeing you there!!

Fraternally yours,

Brother Lou Katsos AHEPA District 6 Governor

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New Rochelle Initiation & Dinner

Brothers:

We hope all is well. Please join the James Plevritis - Joseph C. Keane Evzone Chapter 405 on Sunday, December 8 at the Westchester Country Club, 99 Biltmore Ave., Rye, NY 10580. They will be honoring Brother George Williams at the 17th Annual Initiation & Dinner. He is a 25 year member of the chapter and chaired the first Super Bowl parties under Past President Joe Keane. The keynote speaker is AHEPA Supreme President George Horiates. The initiation will be at 4:00 pm followed by the dinner at 5:30 pm. The cost is $125 per person. Please see the flyer below. For reservations please contact either Harry Fotiadis at (914) 574-1218 or Jim Zafiros at (914) 358-1479 by November 24. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Fraternally yours,

Brother Lou Katsos AHEPA District 6 Governor

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Shrine 500 Golf Outing

Brothers:

I hope all is well. Please see the flyer below for the St. Paraskevi Indoor Golf Tourney on November 18, 2019. This is a church fundraiser that our recently reactivated Shrine Chapter 500 is chairing. The cost is $100 per golfer. Registration begins at 5 pm with the tournament starting at 6 pm. Food and beverages are included. If you have any questions, please contact Edwin Rivera at lakerivera@aol.com. We look forward to seeing you there.

Fraternally yours, 

Brother Lou Katsos AHEPA District 6 Governor

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Syracuse Veterans Event

Brothers:

I hope all is well. Syracuse Chapter 37 cordially invites you to their annual “Honor the Veterans” event on November 9, 2019 at 1:00 pm in the gymnasium of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church at 325 Waring Rd., Syracuse, NY 13224. There will be participation of a Color Guard, Trumpeters, Guitar Player, Singing and Award Ceremony for AHEPAN United States and Hellenic Veterans. Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Donation of $10.00 to benefit the scholarship fund. For reservations contact Brother Mike Labatos, President of AHEPA Chapter 37 at alpharealtyofsyracuse@gmail.com. We hope to see you there.

Fraternally yours,

Brother Lou Katsos AHEPA District 6 Governor

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Brother Jimmy Florakis

Brothers:

It was with great sadness that we have learned from Brother Elias Tsekerides that our Brother Jimmy Florakis, a fifty year member of our district, has fallen asleep in the Lord. All of us in the AHEPA Empire State District 6 Family send our sincere condolences to his wife, family and loved ones during this difficult time. His wake will be on Saturday, November 2 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and Sunday, November 3 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Sinatra Funeral Home, 499 Yonkers Ave., Yonkers, NY 10704. The AHEPA Brothers are requested to be there around 6:30 pm on Sunday. 

The funeral will be held on Monday, November 4 at 11 am at Prophet Elias Church, 15 Leroy Ave., Yonkers, NY 10705. Burial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Please click here to view the obituary. May his memory be eternal.

Fraternally yours, Brother Lou Katsos AHEPA District 6 Governor

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AHEPA 2020 District 6 June Convention

Brothers:

Bids are now being accepted for any chapters who would like to be considered to host the 2020 AHEPA Family District 6 Convention in June. The bid submission deadline is Friday, November 22, 2019. The written bids must either be mailed (but received on or before 11/22/19) to District Governor Louis Katsos (Louis Katsos, 745 Fifth Avenue Suite 500, New York, NY 10151) or e-mailed to lkatsos@jekmarassoc.com. Bids should contain details about proposed charges to membership and regarding venues and hotels. The DGS of the Orders may choose to meet with you after the submission. The District Governor will be in touch with bidding chapters to clarify bids and to provide requirements of the respective Orders regarding registration fees and logistics. Bids will be considered and awarded at the Joint District Lodge AHEPA Family meeting on December 9, 2019. Bidding chapters should be present to answer questions. Thank you.

Fraternally yours,

Order of AHEPA Empire State District Six Lodge

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The Passing of Demi's Mom

Brothers:

It was a time of great sadness when we all learned of the falling asleep in the Lord of Brother Demi Pamboukes’ mother, our Past District Governor, the other day. Our sincere and deep condolences during this difficult time to him and his family. May her memory be eternal.

Fraternally yours,

Brother Lou Katsos AHEPA District 6 Governor

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New Rochelle Elvis Night

Brothers:

I hope all is well. Please join the New Rochelle chapter for Elvis Night on Saturday, October 26 from 6 to 9 pm. There will be a buffet dinner with cash bar. Please see the flyer below. For more information, please contact John Copulos at john@copulos.com or (914) 393-1511. Checks should be payable to AHEPA Chapter #405 and mailed to Holy Trinity Church, 10 Mill Rd., New Rochelle, NY 10804. We look forward to seeing you there. 

Fraternally yours, 

Brother Lou Katsos  AHEPA District 6 Governor

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OXI Day (October 28, 1940): The Turning Point of WW2, on the 80th Anniversary of the Start of the War" on Monday, October 28

Brothers: Join us on Monday, October 28 for “OXI Day (October 28, 1940): The Turning Point of WW2, on the 80th Anniversary of the Start of the War” at the 3 West Club (3 West 51st) at 6 P.M. It will be a Demetrios Contos Memorial Lecture in Celebration of OXI Day. This lecture will include presentations by myself on “OXI Day Before & After and its Relevance in the 21st Century”, Vassilios Chrissochos AHEPA District 6 (NY) Director of Culture & Arts on “OXI Day: The Cultural Impact on Hellas and the World”, and Professor Alexander Kitroeff of Haverford College on “Hellas’ OXI Day & its Impact on America.”

We will also have a brief musical presentation by well known Hellenic American Opera Singer Bass Baritone Brother (Delphi #25) Costas Tsourakis singing a cappella a couple of Sofia Vembo songs of the period. The event is being sponsored and hosted by EMBCA for the Demetrios Contos Memorial Lecture Series in celebration of OXI Day, AHEPA District 6 (NY), and AHEPA’s Hellenic Cultural Commission/Seraphim Canoutas Lecture Series. There is NO CHARGE for this special community event but registration is required - https://embca.com/event/oxi-day-october-28-1940-the-turning-point-of-ww2-on-the-80th-anniversary-of-the-start-of-the-war/?event_date=2019-10-28.

Fraternally yours,

Brother Lou Katsos AHEPA District 6 Governor

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Gold Coast Sporting Clays

Brothers:

I hope all is well. Please see the flyer below for the Gold Coast Sporting Clays event. It will be held on Sunday, October 27 at 9 am at Suffolk County Trap, Skeet & Sporting Clays, 165 Gerard Rd., Yaphank, NY 11980. There will be lunch to follow. It is guaranteed to be an exhilarating day. Please RSVP by October 23 by e-mail or phone. Groups larger than 10 need a reservation. If you have any questions or would like to confirm your attendance, please call Chris Pappas at (516) 659-6508 or e-mail chris.pappas@elliman.com. We hope to see you there!

Fraternally yours,

Brother Lou Katsos AHEPA District 6 Governor

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Shrine Chapter 500 Reactivation

Please view the video below from the reactivation of Shrine Chapter 500 at Saint Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Shrine Church, 1 Shrine Place, Greenlawn, NY 11740 on September 27, 2019.

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Delphi 25 Dinner Gala Honoring His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America

Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 6:30 PM -- Annual Dinner Gala Event at Central Park Boathouse. This year we are proud to honor His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America.

The Manhattan Chapter of The Order of AHEPA, Delphi 25, invites you to join them for a special Gala Dinner event at The Loeb Central Park Boathouse in honor of our most distinguished newly elected Archbishop His Eminence Elpidophoros of America. This event is to celebrate a great human being with many decades of service and dedication to the Orthodox faithful as well as The Order of AHEPA. Furthermore, since the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese is Manhattan-based this will be our Chapter's welcoming event for His Eminence to our greater New York Christian Orthodox community and the Brotherhood of AHEPA.

Join us for this wonderful event comprised of a rich cocktail hour, a three-course plated dinner, and unlimited prime liquor open-bar all night long! Tickets are $250. For further information contact ahepa25.delphinyc@gmail.com.

For information and to purchase tickets to Gala event go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-ahepa-delphi-chapter-25-dinner-gala-honoring-he-archbishop-elpidophoros-of-america-tickets-66074443439.

For information on Sponsorship and advertisement in Commemorative Journal for event go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/journal-sponsorship-for-the-ahepa-delphi-chapter-25-gala-2019-tickets-66074682153.

There is limited seating to this event and we urge all the AHEPA Family to secure their tickets ASAP!

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Troy Souvlaki Fest

Brothers:

Trojan Chapter 306 invites to you join them for Souvlaki Fest! It will be held at St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, 909 River St., Troy, NY 12180 on October 19 from 12 to 7 pm. There will be Gyros, Souvlaki, Rice Pilaf, Greek Salad, and Spanakopita. Proceeds will benefit the chapter charitable and philanthropic programs. Please see the flyer below. For more information, please contact Bill Seamon at (518) 300-6085 or wps58@hotmail.com. We hope to see you there!

Fraternally yours,

Brother Lou Katsos AHEPA District 6 Governor