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HousIng program. The two awarded were to two chapters with previously awarded projects. Mobile Chapter 310, Mobile, Ala. has received its twelfth project, this one a 39-unit property to be constructed in Daphne, Ala. The Board president is ANHC President Nick Stratas who leads the way. With these 39 units, the chapter now will manage a total of 616 apartment units for low-income elderly. The three-story building will be fully equipped for the comfort and safety of the residents. Winthrop Chapter 250, New London, Conn., which has just dedicated its fourth property, received a fifth award of 52-units to be co-located in the current Niantic complex. These 52 units bring the chapter’s total units to be managed to 250 apartments, which coincidently matches its chapter designation. The Board president is AHEPA Board of Trustees Vice Chairman E. P. Terry Mitchell. President Stratas stated: “ANHC had hoped for more than two awards. We urge both AHEPA and Daughters chapters to pursue a HUD project of their own.” Chapters may ask for information and guidance by contacting Demetri Damaskos, ANHC Director of Development at 7202 N. Shadeland Avenue, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46250 or at ddamaskos@ahepamgmt.org, or by phone at 317-845-5890 and by viewing www.ahepahousing.org. speakers lauded the Daughters’ efforts, the quality of the building and its amenities and the AHEPA for the 88 properties developed throughout the United States. Melina Papadopoulos, daughter of Director Sharon Papadopoulos, who accompanied on piano, sang “Bless This House.” Rev. Michael Lambakis, Annunciation Church, Houston, blessed the building and provided the invocation and benediction. The Board hosted a reception for more than 90 guests in the multi-purpose room following the dedication ceremonies. The chapter is already envisioning adding future buildings to the Penelope’s Place complex. In addition to President Verges, the Board includes Mary Lymberry, vice pres., Delores Pappas, secretary, Marie Harris, treasurer, and Directors Vangie Barrow, Sharon Papadopoulos and Niki Vaughn. DOP Achaia Chapter Dedicates First Elderly Housing Project HOUSTON–The Daughters of Penelope Achaia Chapter 54, Houston, proudly dedicated their first HUD 202 program project of 67 apartments for the low-income elderly. This is the fourth Daughters chapter to be welcomed into the ANHC, joining Chapters 38, Des Moines, Iowa; 120, Salem, Mass.; and 35 Minneapolis, Minn. The 3-story, 67 apartment property was authorized in the FY2005 HUD program. It has already survived the effects of Hurricane Ike. The building joins the four buildings of AHEPA Chapter 29 nearby, and altogether they provide 318 apartment units for the elderly. The dedication was held on January 22, 2009, with a crowd of over 150 guests and residents attending. The event was covered by the local NBC station. The property is lovingly named Penelope’s Place Board President Mary Verges, PGP, presided as master of ceremonies and introduced speakers, Raynold Richardson, Houston Multifamily director of HUD; AMC President Paul Hulse, ANHC President Nick Stratas and Barbara Stavis Wolf, Daughters Grand President. The Daughters 54 first HUD property, Houston Preparing to cut the dedication ribbon are, from left: Directors S. Papadopoulos and V. Barrow; D. Pappas, secretary; R. Richardson, HUD Houston; Bd. Pres. M. Verges, PGP; ANHC Pres. N. Stratas; Grand President B. Stavis Wolf; M. Harris, treasurer; M. Lymberry, vice pres. and N. Vaughn, director. www.ahepa.org Winter 2009 the ahepan 31 http://www.ahepahousing.org http://www.ahepa.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The AHEPAN - Winter 2009

The AHEPAN - Winter 2009
Contents
Presidents’ Messages
AHEPA Family News
Book Review
Special Report: Greek Independence Day
The 87th Supreme Convention in Magestic San Francisco
Ahepan on the Rise in South Carolina’s Executive Branch
Liberty Ship Arrives In Athens; Will Serve as a Floating Museum
Civic Responsibility
Education
Housing
Athletics
AHEPA Athletic 2009 Calendar
AHEPA Family Chapter News
In Memoriam

The AHEPAN - Winter 2009