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A MESSAGE FROM SUPREME PRESIDENT GEORGE G. HORIATES, ESQ.

A Landmark Celebration Fills 2021
with Optimism, Excitement
Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All!
On behalf of all officers and employees of the AHEPA family, we wish each of you health, prosperity,
and joy in 2021.
Underneath all of the glitter and sparkle of a new year is a time of starting fresh, of rebirth, and of
good fortune. The new year brings with it hope and joy for a better day. The pandemic may continue
but as the past year has shown, it is a bad bet to wager against the AHEPA family.
George G. Horiates, Esq.
Defenders of Hellenism

It must be said that in the United States of America, there exists domestic political adversaries.
However, we are Americans. We band together united. We know who the opponent is, and we vow
to continue to defend and protect Hellenism. We also vow to continue to honor America, the greatest
country on Earth.
Thank you for continuing AHEPA's mission by increasing membership, providing scholarships, assisting the members of communities, and continuing AHEPA Cares initiatives to combat COVID-19.
These are merely a fraction of our endless programs. If you assisted the cause this past year in the
face of the obstacles imposed by the pandemic by even an ounce, we thank you. As we turn to 2021,
we look to add to our story...the AHEPA story.
In this edition of The Ahepan you will see information on the upcoming convention in Athens.
Our 99th year anniversary convention will be held during the Greek nation's Bicentennial summer
celebration. What a wonderful opportunity it will be. Have faith and God willing, we will be there.
AHEPA will lead the diaspora in celebrating the Greek Bicentennial. Book online through the website and register now. Please note the registration for delegates and alternates will be early this year,
to be reported in by April 15, 2020. As the foremost global American Hellenic organization, we will
lead the world in celebrating the Greek Bicentennial, adding to our commitment to Hellenism and
to your AHEPA.
This magazine highlights American assistance to the Greek Revolution as well as the current state of
U.S.-Greece relations during this Greek Bicentennial year. Take the time to not only read but to share
these messages with your public servants. Educate them about the unique and special relationship
between these two nations, which are founded on Hellenic ideals and principles.
AHEPA must continue to teach the world the Hellenic ideals we live by. Continue to increase membership. Continue the fight against injustice. Be steadfast against the spread of COVID-19 during this
pandemic. Honor and celebrate the Bicentennial of Greece with your AHEPA family as a re-dedication to the ideals that are the backbone of Western Civilization.
If every one of us rededicates even an ounce to these causes, what a celebration this year will be.

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