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housing St. Louis Ahepans Dedicate Third Building the introduction by Board President Leon Ahepans of St. Louis Chapter 53 dedicated Spanos of Mr. Harvey Gerstein, who, some their third building of housing for the low30 years ago, had called the Ahepans’ income elderly under the HUD 202 program. attention to the HUD 202 program through St. Louis Chapter 53 was the first to build his acquaintance with Brother Attorney properties for the HUD 202 program and thus George Leontsinis. began the AHEPA National Housing Corp. Following the ceremonies, which included foundation. The first building was awarded the traditional ribbon cutting, attendees were in 1980 and opened in 1982 with 117 aparttreated to wine, mezedakia of petite lamb ments. In 1987, a second building was conchops, beef tenderloin sandwiches, shrimp, structed, adding 63 units. cheese and spinach triangles, Greek pastries, After a span of 22 years, the chapter all prepared by Director Chrysoula Tomaras. sought and received an award for 40 units in a third building. The chapter is pursuing a fourth project in the 2009 HUD program. The dedication of AHEPA 53-III Apartments took place on October 17. Board member Peter Vaccaro was master of ceremonies for program, with 120 in attendance. Speakers included HUD and St. Louis County officials. Board Vice President Dino Benos introduced President Art Poly, From left, front, D. Benos, Bd. vice pres.; D. Damaskos, ANHC, co-sponsor, and President Paul ANHC; L. Spanos, Bd. Pres.; Art Poly, ANHC pres.; C. Hulse, AMC, the management com- Hester, HUD; K. Palladino, director; and A Chakides, A53 pres. Back row: C. Dooley, St. Louis County; M. Tsakides, pany for the three buildings. Bd. Sec.; P. Killian, mgr. A53-1 and-II; P. Hulse, AMC A highlight of the program was pres.; S. Dendrinelis and L. Anastasios, Ahepans. Making it official, from left, front, G. Demetri, HUD (ret.); S. Warner, HUD; Rev. M. Arbanas, St. Nicholas Church; J. Spanos; D. Benos, Bd. vice pres.; D. Damaskos, ANHC; L. Spanos, Bd. Pres.; Art Poly, ANHC pres.; C. Hester, HUD; K. Palladino, director; and A Chakides, A53 pres. Back row: C. Dooley, St. Louis County; M. Tsakides, Bd. Sec.; P. Killian, mgr. A53-1 and-II; P. Hulse, AMC pres.; Brothers S. Dendrinelis and L. Anastasios. Cutting the ceremonial ribbon are, from left, front: Byron Hartman, Bloomington official; D. Damaskos, ANHC; Tessie Bourdamis, D35 president; Ritsa Petrangelo, District 14 gov.; Elaine Sampanis, Daughters Grand president; Angie Speliopoulos, PGP, Bd. pres.; Christy Karthan, ANHC sec.; Rev. T. Filandrinos, (ret.) St. Mary’s Church; and Tom Rasmussen, HUD Daughters Antigone Chapter 35 Dedicates Second Building The Daughters of Penelope Antigone Chapter 35 of Minneapolis, Minn. dedicated their second building in the HUD 202 program on October 10, 2009. It adds 36 additional apartments to the original building’s 41 units built in 2001. The properties are located in Bloomington, Minn. The chapter seeks to add more units in future applications. Following the blessing of the building by Rev. Ted Filandrinos (ret.) and Rev. Anthony Coniaris of St. Mary’s Church, Minneapolis, a dedication program began with speakers which included D. Damaskos, ANHC; Elaine Sampanis, Daughters Grand president; Paul Hulse, AMC president; Christy Karthan, ANHC secretary; Rod Axtel, Bloomington official; Paul Woxland, HUD; Ritsa Petrangelo, District 14 governor; Don Vanover, A66 president, and Tessie Bourdamis, D35 president. Board President Angie Speliopoulos, PGP, thanked the architects, contractors, suppliers and contributors for their excellent work and assistance. A luncheon reception followed with many Greek delicacies catered by Gyropolis Café, Bloomington. The chapter took the occasion to also celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Daughters of Penelope. The Board of Directors of AHEPA 59 Apartments, Canton, Ohio, treated their residents to a cookout with all the trimmings. Shown from left are: Rae Lynne, manager; Tasos Kalantzis, Bd. Pres.; Nicky Kalantzis, Kathy and Nick Regopoulos, Sophie and Harry Klide and Stella and Chris Vallos, all Bd. members; and Elbus and Chris Kellamis, Charitable Corp. www.ahepa.org Fall 2009 the ahepan

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