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Mobile Ahepans Dedicate Their Twelfth Property
By George Anagnostos, PSS
n October 1, 2011, the Ahepans of Mobile, Ala. dedicated their twelfth elderly senior living property in the HUD 202 program. The 39-unit apartment building is located in Daphne, Ala. Nick M. Stratas, president of the AHEPA 310 Apartments Board and also president of ANHC was the master of ceremonies for the dedication. Rev. Elias Stevens Annunciation Church, Mobile, blessed the building and gave the benediction. Offering remarks were; James Lignos, AHEPA 310 Board vice pres.; Steve Ladas, parish council pres.; Jalon Carter, chief multifamily asset management, HUD; Titsa Stratas, pres. Thais Chapter 344, Daughters of Penelope; Julie McGee, director, area agency on aging; Elmer Smith, consultant and Art Poly, chief executive officer, AMC. Following the unveiling of the Plaque for the building, the official ribbon cutting took place with VIPs, residents, Ahepans and Daughters and guests. Other members of the Board include: N. Palles, secretary; L. Ladas, treasurer. Directors: B and M. Foropoulos; D. Greenstein; Dr. G. Lukes; T. Luther; J. Moralis; N. Tsounis; J. Pafudakis; T Pitsios; B. Quinn; J Sheffield and M. Striggles. The Board was recently featured in an article in Multi Housing News (MHN) Online a trade publication. It described the Board’s program and its 28-year growth to its present twelve operating properties and the thirteenth in development in Citronelle, Ala. The changes in the HUD 202 program were cited in the reduction of units made available; the reduction in funding, and to the unknown future of the 202 program. The Board was cited for refinancing its older mortgaged properties in order to
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the AHEPA National Housing Corp., the cosponsor organization for the development of 92 authorized properties, 86 of which are in operational status. In 2009, the position of Chairman of the Board was created and he is the first chairman. Brother Stratas has been chapter president, and served as treasurer and governor of District One. He was honored with the Plato Award by his chapter and the Periclean Award by the District. Mobile Chapter Renamed He has served the Parish Council of the after Stratas Annunciation Church, Mobile, for eight years and served on the Council for 12 years. He Nick M. Stratas was presented the ultiset up its Stewardship Program and served mate honor of his chapter Brothers when as co-chair/chair of the Greek Fest for more they unanimously renamed the chapter than 20 years. the AHEPA Nick M. Stratas Chapter 310, He was named an Archon of the Mobile, Ala. Order of St. Andrew and has assisted the The honor bestowed is in recognition Metropolis of Atlanta on of his outstanding efforts various committees. for the chapter, the District In the external community, One, the church and the Mr. Stratas has received the external community. Outstanding Citizens Award Brother Stratas has proby the mayor of Mobile and vided the chapter with twelve the University of So. Alabama. developed elderly apartment He is the founder and presibuildings in the HUD 202 program and is currently working dent of Top Music Co. and on his 13th. He is the presiStratas Properties. He and his wife, Mary dent of the Board for AHEPA Vitsaras, are nearing their 310 Apartments, which overGolden Anniversary and sees the properties. In addition, since 1992, New Chapter 310 banner honoring have three sons and grandhe has been the president of Nick Stratas children.
upgrade the properties. The amenities were also important for the comfort of the residents. The future will require adding private funding to the grants to provide quality apartments with the required amenities. The use of tax credits was mentioned. The A310 Board now controls 616 apartments and has 37 additional apartments being constructed in Citronelle, Ala. An Application for a 14th property was not approved in this year’s program.
AHEPA Housing VIPs prepare for ribbon cutting. From left, Art Poly, CEO, AMC; Angelo Kostarides, treasurer, ANHC; Nick Stratas, pres. ANHC and A310 Board and Leon Spanos, pres. AHEPA 53, St. Louis and ANHC director.
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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
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