The AHEPAN - Winter 2011-12 - (Page 21)

the periCleAN —the VOiCe OF the sONs OF periCles Sons Donate $9,000 to the Philoxenia House By SOP Supreme President Manolis Sfinarolakis Last year, the Sons of Pericles decided that as a national project it would donate to Greek families in need. We have found an organization with a mission that addresses this worthy cause—the Philoxenia House in Boston. This house is intended to provide a home to Greek families seeking medical assistance in surrounding areas. The Philoxenia House was started by the at district conMetropolis of Boston in 1986. It is a fully ferences and functioning home with room for families to conventions, feel comfortable while they and their loved regional conones receive the medical attention they ventions, and need. Visitors have come from not only the at the Supreme United States, but also from cities all over C o n v e n t i o n Greece. Families who have utilized these Manolis Sfinarolakis i n M i a m i . houses have expressed their appreciation Furthermore, t h e l a r g e s t contributions for having a home away from home during were made by Sons of Pericles chapters hard times. With such a great cause, and nationwide that tirelessly raised thouan ever-growing need for more accomsands of fundraising dollars by hosting modations, the Sons of Pericles proudly local events. donated $9,000 to the Philoxenia house in The donation was presented to Boston. We hope that this will allow the Metropolitan Methodios and a Philoxenia house to thrive and continue to be there for representative at The onS of AHEPA those Greek families who find themselves Periclean —The Voice of the SBoston PericleS The Christmas Party on December 10, 2011. in need. Representatives of the Sons of Pericles The Sons of Pericles worked hard through- as Result of New Initiative Membership Triples Supreme Lodge were in attendance to celout the 2010 – 2011 administrative year The Sons of initiative was successfully spearheaded by our As 2010 comes to a close, the Sons of ebrate the holidays and this worthy cause. raising these funds Pericles continued the growth that it has gained National Advisor, Chris Economides, Jr., at the PericlesSupreme by selling raffle tickets Lodge will bring 2010 National Convention. over the past few years. Almost tripling our in the New Year Looking ahead, we plan to continue to membership over the past year, new Sons have with even more strive toward achieving the goals of our been introduced into the Order all across the momentum and Order (promoting Hellenism, Education, country in places such as: Montreal, Canada; enthusiasm than Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, and Chicago, Gainesville, Florida; Upper Darby, we ended with Athletics) through a variety of events. Some Pennsylvania; and Bridgeport, Connecticut; just Spiro Nicolopoulos to name a few. This new growth is the result of to play and impressed of these events include, an essay contest,tournament are with how smooth the our in 2010. We operafully committed to the success of our Order and annual National Project, regional basketball a new initiative in our Order and AHEPA where new members between the ages of fourteen to Chapter President Jason Vergados.family. Theare of Pericles are the tions were run,” said tournaments, and volunteering in our local the AHEPA “We Sons future of AHEPA, but we are here now and we communities. Details about all of our events seventeen are allowed to join at no cost and need Greek youth and our members found on our membersstriving to impress upon accomplishments can be as well as thesupport from the AHEPA family to ensure eighteen and up obtain dual memberthe success of AHEPA the future. website (www.sonsofpericles.com). and AHEPA. AHEPAin has ship in the Sons of Pericles and AHEPA. This of Massachusetts, the values of Hellenism Surrounded by Ahepans and Sons from the Boston area, SOP Supreme President Sfinarolakis presents His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios with a donation. Peabody Captures Boston Hoops Tourney Victory Six teams competed in this year’s Second Annual Boston Sons of Pericles Basketball Tournament held Oct. 21-23, 2011 at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Lynn, Mass. Two of the teams were active Sons of Pericles chapters from Boston always strived to meet the athletic needs of our community while and Waterbury, Conn. The other four teams were from Boston, Peabody and two from Worcester. The tournament was structured in a double SOPHellenism instills the value of individual excellence. Moving forward, for District 8 Basketball Tournament Halloween Fun related to our basketball tournaments, our chapter intends to uphold elimination bracket allowing each team to play at least two games. In the the Community By Jason Vergados, SOP Chapter 27 President those pillars.” semi-finals, Peabody and Waterbury battled into double overtime. In the By Jimmy Googas, With no more than 2 / months of planning, the Boston SOP successfully organized last minutes, Peabody pulled ahead to win it 66-62. SOP Chapter 44 President a District 8 basketball tournament. On the weekend of October 22-24, six local teams With little rest, Peabody had to muster their stamina and, for the and our brother chapter from Waterbury, Conn., competed for the championship spot. The six local teams were comprised to represent the cities and towns of Boston, MVP second year in a row, play against Worcester A in the finals. During Roslindale, Peabody, Lynn and two from Worcester. Vasilli Frangias: Peabody The games were played at Lynn’s our inaugural tournament, Worcester A beat Peabody and take home St. George Greek Orthodox Church, the home of Harry Agganis and the Agganis the championship. This year Peabody wanted revenge and the satisfacAll-Stars Basketball Tournament which boasts Matt Dzietzek: more than 15 teams from across the Worcester A tion of winning. Cliff Shultz: country. As a result of the tournament, Worcester A For the entire game, the score was neck and neck until the end when On carried profit; a Art Ververis: our chapter posted a healthyWaterbury October 23 and 24, the Albany SonsSons and out SOP chapterHouse at the their annual Haunted Peabody scored a quick layup. Peabody was now up by two. With only percentage of which will be given to the Maids Halloween Party for the children of our George Markopoulos: Project. I can confidently community. More than 130 people attended. Worcester B SOP National a few seconds left, Worcester A charged down the court and took it to This free event was a great way to give back say that we have brought in more than to the community. 40 new members to the Boston Chapter. There is also potential for a block of these new the hoop. They missed the layup and both teams tried desperately to members to break-off and create a new chapter in Worcester, Mass. either knock it in or come down with the rebound. When the final buzzer sounded, the ball was still on the rim, only to fall in after. Peabody took For more Sons of Pericles News SOP MEMBERSHIP: and to sign-up for our home the championship trophy with a 46-44 win. Ages 14 –17 Ages 18 –27 Periclean E-Newsletter visit $40 as Dual Members FREE! “I am so enthused to have seen the participation and competi1 2 tiveness during this year’s tournament. The teams were very excited www.sonsofpericles.com of AHEPA and SOP www.ahepa.org February 2011 THE AHEPAN www.ahepa.org Winter 2011-12 the ahepan 21 http://www.sonsofpericles.com http://www.ahepa.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The AHEPAN - Winter 2011-12

The AHEPAN - Winter 2011-12
Contents
Supreme President’s Message
Thank You
AHEPA Family News
Mailbag
Literary Corner
AHEPA Continues on Path of Rapprochement
Celebrate AHEPA’s 90th Anniversary
Reading Program Helps Deployed Troops Stay in Touch
Civic Responsibility
PAC Update
The Periclean
Housing
Athletics
AHEPA Family Chapter News
In Memoriam

The AHEPAN - Winter 2011-12