The AHEPAN - Winter 2009 - (Page 4)

2008-2009 AHEPA Supreme Lodge Supreme preSident Ike Gulas 2031 2nd Avenue, N. Birmingham, AL 35203 H: 205-977-7101 W: 205-879-1234 Fax: 205-879-1247 Cell: 205-907-1234 Ike@gulaslawfirm.com Supreme counSelor John W. Galanis 1200 Woodlawn Cir. Elm Grove, WI 53122 H: 262-784-5664 W: 414-271-5400 Fax: 414-271-5571 jgalanis@gpjlaw.com jwg@gpjlaw.com Philip G. Giavasis Region – 5 5252 Gardendale NE Canton, OH 44714 H: 330-494-5947 W: 330-455-4550 printerthe@sbcglobal.net Winter 2009 Volume 81, number 4 Tom Gober Supreme Vice-preSident Nicholas A. 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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