AHEPA 2006-7
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) is the largest and oldest American-based, Greek heritage grassroots membership organization. Its scope is international with chapters in the United States, Canada, Greece, and Cyprus, and “sister” chapters in Australia and New Zealand under the auspices of AHEPA Australasia.
AHEPA was founded on July 26, 1922 n order to help Greek immigrants assimilate into American society. Today, AHEPA brings forward the ideals of ancient Greece, which includes philanthropy, education, civic and family responsibility and individual excellence to the community.
Although a majority of the membership is composed of Americans of Greek descent, application for membership is open to anyone who believes in the mission of the organization.
Mission
The mission of the AHEPA Family is to promote Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic and Family Responsibility and Individual Excellence.
The Ideals of Ancient Greece - Important to All
AHEPA members are proud of the contributions the ancient Greeks gifted to Western Civilization. As Americans, we share many of the values put forth by them: civic responsibility, philanthropy, education, family and individual excellence, and the ideals of democracy. This is the essence of our heritage. This is the core of our mission.
The local chapter (AHEPA Chapter #519) can be contacted by sending an email to Ron Sprouse at ron.sprouse.sslf@statefarm.com.
Visit the AHEPA District #1 Website at www.ahepadistrict1.org
Download Information on the 86th AHEPA Supreme Convention in Athens, Greece.
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Update on Recent Activities
AHEPA CHAPTER #519 NEWS
AHEPA Scholarships Awarded
Holy Transfiguration college students have once again earned a significant place in the 2008-2009 AHEPA Scholarship Funding for District #1.
Eight of our students have earned scholarships totaling $7650. Please join AHEPA in congratulating the 2008-2009 recipients:
Mary-Ashley Davino Eleni Davino
Andrew Miltiades Michael Moustoukas
Paul Moustoukas Michael Paxten
Elizabeth Rogers Philip Sprouse
Marietta Chapter #519 Member Elected District Governor
Patrick Garland has recently been elected as District Governor for AHEPA District #1 based in Atlanta, GA. Pat has been a member of the Marietta Chapter for many years even though he attends church at the Cathedral. Pat has just returned from the National District Governors’ Convention in Washington, DC.
Marietta Chapter #519 Member Attends World Wide Convention
Athan Tsarouhas attended the world-wide convention of AHEPA in Athens, Greece in July. Athan represented our Chapter at the various committee meetings and brings back a new energy and scholarship ideas to our Chapter. Thank you Athan!
Our Chapter will be announcing our Fall Kick Off event soon and look forward to your attendance. Our membership has grown steadily to now over 40 men of our church. Please ask a member of AHEPA if you are interested in learning more.
Ron Sprouse, President
Zack Kollias, Vice-President
Mike Davino, Secretary
Keath Paxten, Treasurer
