Features CONTENTS WINTER-SPRING 2010 8 The Road to Policy Success A Review of Greece’s VWP Designation 12 Montreal Prepares to Host the 88th AHEPA Family Supreme Convention Community Shines in Gala Affair PSG Rumpakis Announces $250K Gift to Alma Mater for Hellenic Studies 8 Welcome and Bienvenue to Montreal 16 Pacific Northwest 12 Departments 4 Greek Independence Celebrated at White House Finally! Greece Receives VWP Nod Bienvenue: Montreal To Host Supreme Convention Supreme President’s Message AHEPA Family News AHEPA Family Celebrates Greek Independence Day at the White House 18 20 Civic Responsibility Housing 5 5 22 AHEPA Family Chapter News On the Cover Follow AHEPA AHEPA family members take a moment to gather in the East Room of the White House for a commemorative photo after a ceremony celebrating Greek Independence. Inset Photo Credit: Eleftherios Kostans