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A MESSAGE FROM PHILLIP T. FRANGOS, AHEPA SUPREME PRESIDENT

We Must Preserve the Legacy We Inherited
At the beginning of the Twentieth Century a remarkable group of young men and women came
from impoverished Greece to seek a better life economically. They came with limited education and
little more than the clothes they wore and the baggage they carried. However, inculcated with the
ancient Hellenic values and ideals including an outstanding work ethic, they supported their families
in Greece, grew new roots and pursued opportunity in a new land, while retaining their cultural and
religious heritage.

Phillip T. Frangos

If wages were low, they worked more hours. If jobs were scarce, they were creative and found their
niche in the community. They realized quickly that in numbers there was strength and afforded a
better chance to take advantage of opportunities and overcome adversity. It was out of this spirit that
the Order of AHEPA was founded in 1922.
Their efforts brought Greek Orthodox churches to their communities. Their dedication and commitment made them leaders in the vocations where they chose to earn their income and they became
one of the most economically successful ethnic groups. Their appreciation and understanding of
education resulted in their children being among the most educated. They retained their cultural and
spiritual ties with Mother Hellas, but they became leaders in their adopted land of America.
AHEPA's growth reflects this success. This past year I traveled over 40,000 miles and experienced
our fraternity's achievements. I saw the respect in which AHEPA is held by our religious hierarchy
and government leaders here and abroad. I saw AHEPA housing complexes that are home to some
5,000 elderly citizens. I spoke at AHEPA receptions where young people were among those receiving
almost $1,000,000 in scholarships. I witnessed AHEPA foundations making grants for the cure of
diseases. I attended events exhibiting AHEPA's civic and cultural leadership.
However, challenges remain. The world has evolved and become more complex. Traditional values
and ideals must be preserved. Great dangers confront Hellenism and Orthodoxy. Greece is in danger
of imploding because of dire economic conditions. Cyprus remains tragically divided after 41 years.
The Ecumenical Patriarchate remains under siege. Some 44 years have elapsed since the Turkish
government closed the seminary at Halki, the fountainhead of our Orthodox faith. Fellow Orthodox
are being martyred in the Middle East and North Africa.
More than ever AHEPA's leadership at the international, national, district and chapter levels is critical. We must make better known at all levels who we are and what we do. We must increase our
engagement in national and local civic activities. We must be creative in the programs we sponsor.
We should engage young people and Philhellenes in the development and execution of those activities and programs.
We are the heirs of a great legacy we must strive to protect and preserve. We owe it to those who came
before us and to those who follow us. If we stay true to the values, principles and ideals which have
guided our AHEPA these many years, we will meet and overcome the challenges confronting our
faith and society. Let us do so with continued commitment, fraternalism, enthusiasm and passion.

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