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The Official Publication of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association The AHEPAN (ISSN 0746-133X) is published quarterly, by the Order of AHEPA, 1909 Q St., NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20009, Tel: (202)232-6300 Copyright © AHEPA, 2013. All rights reserved. In accordance with the AHEPA Constitution, $1.50 of per capita tax is allocated as a subscription for The AHEPAN. SUMMER 2013 Volume 86, Number 2 FeATUReS POSTMASTER Send address changes to: The AHEPAN 1909 Q Street, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20009. Periodicals postage paid at Washington, DC and additional mailing offices. Editorial Board George Anagnostos, Chair James Scofield, PSP Dr. Spiro J. Macris, PSP Andrew Kaffes Design & Production Mercury Publishing Services AHEPA Headquarters 1909 Q St., NW, Washington, DC 20009 Tel: 202-232-6300, Fax: 202-232-2140 e-mail: ahepa@ahepa.org Web site: www.ahepa.org Executive Director 8 12 8 12 16 Basil N. Mossaidis Controller Congressional Banquet Triumphantly Returns to Washington Annual Excursion Focuses on Humanitarian Efforts AHEPA Announces “The Demeter Initiative” to Feed Greece’s Hungry, Benefit Economy Patrice Farish, CPA Director of Membership Services & Database Rosalind Ofuokwu Programs Coordinator Rory Puckerin Internet Strategist & Webmaster Philip M. Attey, II DepARTmenTS 4 President’s Message 19 Civic Responsibility 5 AHEPA Family News 22 The Periclean 23 Housing 18 Veterans 27 AHEPA Family Chapter News Executive Administrative Assistant Stephanie Maniatis Daughters of Penelope Executive Director Elena V. Saviolakis Publications Mail Agreement No. 40023954 Return Undeliverable Canadian Addresses To: PO Box 503 RPO West Bever Creek Richmond Hill ON L4B 4R6 FOLLOW AHEPA The Official Publication of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association www.ahepa.org SUMMER 2013 Excellence Honored Congressional Banquet Returns to Washington, DC On the Cover 40th Congressional Banquet Moments. Top: U.S. Rep. Albio Sires of New Jersey receives the 2013 AHEPA Pericles Award from U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis and Supreme President Dr. John Grossomanides. Bottom Left: Banquet Emcee Mike Emanuel with Executive Director Basil Mossaidis, Banquet Chairman Lee Millas, and Chairman of the Board Nicholas Karacostas, PSP. Bottom Right: Father Alex Karloutsos receives the 2013 AHEPA Excellence in Leadership Award. http://www.ahepa.org http://www.facebook.com/pages/Order-of-AHEPA/35272438886 http://www.twitter.com/AHEPAhq http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=72989 http://www.ahepa.org/dotnetnuke/News/NewsReleases/tabid/82/rssid/1/Default.aspx

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The AHEPAN - Summer 2013

The AHEPAN - Summer 2013
Contents
President’s Message
AHEPA Family News
Congressional Banquet Triumphantly Returns to Washington
Annual Excursion Focuses on Humanitarian Eff orts
AHEPA Announces “Th e Demeter Initiative” to Feed Greece’s Hungry, Benefit Economy
Veterans
Civic Responsibility
The Periclean
Housing
AHEPA Family Chapter News

The AHEPAN - Summer 2013