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AhepA FAmily ChApter News Warrior and Family Support Center at Fort Sam Houston. Because of the generosity of so many people, they were able to invite 94 wounded soldiers to the FUNstival. Each invitation contained a welcome letter, a note with the name of the person that made the donation, two entrance tickets, and $25 in food coupons. In addition a pan of Baklava was delivered along with the invitation. Irene Sideris, in recognition of their excellent contributions to the success of the Orders. In addition, a number of Brothers and Sisters received the customary pins (20, 25, 40, and 50 years). In addition, scholarships were presented to Ms. Despina Mandilaras and Mr. Sotiris Delimanolis, who are students of Univerité de Montréal and Concordia University respectively. Finally, with constant support of trilingual education (English, French, Greek) at Hellenic Schools of Montreal [HCGM], AHEPA donated $1,500 to Socrates Educational Foundation $1500. The foundation helps to cover school fees for students of needy families. Studies scholarship; and Katherine Sklavenitis, University of Manitoba, recipient of a Kleovoulos scholarship. Also receiving scholarship awards were: Jazmin Papadopoulos, University of Western Ontario; and Costa Danakas, University of Manitoba. AHEPA has presented 11 Kleovoulos scholarships worth $21,500 since 2008. These are sponsored by Paul Kostas and include scholarships for Hellenic Studies. Thanks to all sponsors, including Dr. Stasa Veroukis, for their continued support of the AHEPA scholarship program. The Winnipeg AHEPA Family has awarded 76 scholarships for a total of $93,500 since 1990. Chapter President George Mavridis, Argyro Mavridis, representing the Daughters of Penelope Chapter; and Christos Katopodis, Scholarship Committee Chair since 1990, participated in the presentation ceremony. Hellenic Spirit of Clear Lake Chapter 518, Webster, Texas—The chapter awarded three scholarships in September to Georgia Rapos, Elpida Routsas and Athena Metaxas. Each year, the chapter awards three scholarships to deserving college students from the local area. Funds for the scholarships are raised by an annual Valentine dinner-dance. Mount Royal Chapter CJ7, Montreal, Quebec— The chapter held installation ceremonies on September 25, 2011. During the event, a special presentation was held to honor Brother Nicholas Katalifos and Sister District 23 Chapter CJ8, Winnipeg, Manitoba—At the annual “OXI Day” Banquet organized by the chapter scholarship awards were presented to: Christina Papadimitropoulos, University of Manitoba; Alistair Mowat, University of Winnipeg, recipient of a Kleovoulos Hellenic Studies scholarship; Devon Before, University of Winnipeg, recipient of a Kleovoulos Hellenic as president of the Richland Kiwanis Club, the Shriners organization and American Legion Post 6, where he also served for a term as Commander but, more notably, as director of the American Legion Baseball Program for many years. His noblest service, however, was to Palmetto Chapter 284 of the Order of A.H.E.P.A. (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association). Almost single-handedly, Charles kept the chapter active not only as president but, more importantly, for some 35 years, as its long-time secretary, faithfully reminding his brethren of their responsibilities to render service and to attend meetings. Without him, the chapter would not be the important civic organization to Columbia it is today. He was a shining example of the work and service of the ‘Greatest Generation.’ District 24 Chapter CJ10, Edmonton, Alberta—The chapter had a presence during Heritage Days in Hawrelak Park, Edmonton by sponsoring a booth and display. CJ10 uses the opportunity to recruit members into AHEPA. Heritage Days attracts more than 80,000 persons annually. Pihos died at a nursing home in Winston-Salem, N.C., after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Pihos was a member of the Philadelphia teams that captured consecutive championships starting in 1948. He made the game-winning catch in the 1949 game against the Rams. Pihos finished his nine-year career with 373 catches for 6,519 yards and 61 touchdowns. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1970. Pihos is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and was an inaugural inductee into the AHEPA Athletic Hall of Fame in 1975. A fifth-round draft pick by the Eagles in 1945, Pihos didn’t start his NFL career until 1947 because his college career was interrupted by World War II, when he served in the military under Gen. George Patton. A native of Orlando, Fla., Pihos is survived by his ex-wife, Donna Pihos, who has been his caretaker for the past 12 years; and several family members. In Memoriam Past Supreme Governor Charles Soufas Brother Charles C. Soufas died August 11, 2011. He was 91. Born in Thesssaly, Greece, Charles was proud of his Greek heritage, yet he was prouder still to be an American. After diligent service in WWII as an Army Air Corps airplane technician and mechanic, he married Clara Davis in 1947, a marriage which lasted over fifty years. For half a century, he was an exceptional life insurance general agent, responsible for establishing the first state-wide pension plan for South Carolina bank employees during the 1960s and 70s. The central theme of Charles’ adult life, however, was not business but rather civic service, especially to his beloved Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, where he was elected no fewer than six times as president of the parish Board. His civic pride in Columbia led him to serve AHEPA Athletic Hall of Fame Inaugural Inductee Pete Pihos Pete Pihos, a Hall of Fame receiver who helped the Philadelphia Eagles to a pair of NFL championships, has died. He was 87. The team said 30 the ahepan Winter 2011-12 www.ahepa.org 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