Hurricane Sandy - AHEPA District 5

JOHN G. THEVOS FIFTH DISTRICT NJ/DE 

AHEPAVoice 

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association 

IN THIS ISSUE: 

Relief Events in Toms River, 

Trenton and Jersey City 

Ahepans Donate Their 

Time and Money to 

Provide Hope during 

Holiday Season 

AHEPA Family 

Rushes to Aid 

Hurricane Sandy 

Victims 

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: 

• Your Holiday Greetings in 

the Centerfold 

• The 2013 Congressional Banquet 

• The St Basil’s Academy 

Christmas Pageant 

Above: Ahepans in Toms River 

host turkey dinner and feed 

hundreds 

At Left: Ahepans and Daughters 

of Penelope in Trenton gather 

supplies for distribution to 

victims 

Winter 2013

MARATHON ENTERPRISES, INC 

Gregory 

Founder, Brother 

Papalexis

Message From Our District Governor 

WILLIAM A. HARRISON 

To My Family of District # 5, 

I hope and pray this message finds you all 

in good health. On October 29 this year, we 

had a hurricane that affected us all. Most of 

us lost our power and heat for many days, 

some had devastating damage to our cars 

and homes, and there were lives lost. I am 

proud to say, the Brothers and Sisters of this 

great AHEPA Family have stepped forward 

to help those that were victimized by this 

horrible event. I have seen every chapter in 

our District contribute to help the people 

of New Jersey get back on their feet. This 

makes me proud to be in AHEPA, as always, 

but more so when we all came together to 

help. This shows what a great brotherhood 

and sisterhood we are. I wish you all hearty 

congratulations for your generous work. 

During the year, The District Lodge hosts 

a workshop for the officers of District 5, due 

to the hurricane this did not happen yet. I 

still would like to have it and will inform 

you when we reschedule. 

As you all know, this is the holiday season, 

and the end of the year. All chapters must 

have the dues paid before December 31. I 

have committed to have 1,700 brothers in 

District # 5 by the end of my term. I still hope 

to accomplish this, but I have to ask you all 

for your help. For those who have paid your 

dues for 2012, I thank you. 2013 dues start to 

be collected in January. Please try to pay as 

soon as you can. This will make everyone’s job 

easier; from the District Lodge, to your chapter 

members. Every year, the Lodge has to go out 

to have our brothers pay by December 31st. 

This is not easy, but with some chapters hosting 

mass initiations, it makes my job easier and I 

thank the brothers who have done it so far. 

Remember, all you have to do is ask someone 

to join. Give them an application and help 

them fill it out right there. The AHEPA has 

much information on the brotherhood and we 

can teach everyone about AHEPA. Just go on 

AHEPA.org and maybe, you might learn more 

about AHEPA too. 

Over the years, we have supported the 

children of St. Basil’s Academy in Garrison 

NY. Last year, we raised money to send the 

children to a Broadway play in New York 

and Dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe. We 

would like to do this again this year. Please 

have your chapter help to be successful for 

this again. Also, on Saturday, December 

15, St. Basil’s held their annual Christmas 

party. Ahepans from the District Lodge, 

including myself were present to present 

your gifts. 

In closing, I would like to wish each and 

every one of you a Very Merry Christmas 

and a Happy New Year. The AHEPA 

Family is MY family and we all are one. 

GOD BLESS YOU ALL. 

Fraternally, 

Bill Harrison 

District Governor # 5 

Message from the Daughters of Penelope 

District Governor 

ELENI PARLAPANIDES 

Dear Sisters and Brothers, 

I hope and pray that we all survived 

Hurricane Sandy. Due to the hurricane some 

of our scheduled visitation and events had to 

be canceled. We will reschedule. 

The District Lodge had the opportunity to 

start the year by installing the Chapter officers 

of Altes #163, Trenton. We had our workshop 

at Trenton and we were very fortunate to have 

our Grand Governor Zone 1, our District 

Liaison Maria-Cookie Patelos, Grand Secretary 

Demi Thomas, PGPs ,PGG, and PDGs.It was a 

wonderful day full of information and fun. 

Again I would like to thank our Sisters of 

Altes #163, for a marvelous job. 

I have attended several functions, the Gift 

Auction by Altes #163, Trenton, Alexander 

#250, Randolph, fashion show, Xanthus #149, 

Delaware fashion show, and we were able to 

have our first visitation to Newark / Orange. 

Our chapters celebrated Founders Day, 

November 18. 

As the holiday season is upon us let us not 

forget those that are in need and less fortunate 

in our communities and in our District. 

Wishing ALL the families of the Daughters 

of Penelope and AHEPA Wonderful, Blessed, 

Safe and Happy Holliday Season. 

ΚΑΛΕΣ ΓΙΟΡΤΕΣ 

Yours in Theta Pi, 

Eleni Parlapanides, 

District Governor 

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151 Fernwood Drive 

Old Tappan, NJ 07675 

Phone: 201-664-1534 

Fax: 201-652-0789 

Email: ahepavoiced5@gmail.com 

vittas@optonline.net 

District Lodge 

AHEPA 

Governor..............William Harrison 

Lt. Governor.........Sammy Thomas 

Secretary......... Stanley Gerondelis 

Treasurer.................Asteris Fanikos 

Marshal.................. George Pappas 

Warden.....................Tom Vastardis 

Athletics Advisor....Nick C. Mariolis 

Sons Advisor.................. Ted Vittas 

DOP 

Governor.......... Eleni Parlapanides 

Lt. Governor.......Marcella Calagias 

Secretary....................Anna Zavros 

Treasurer....................Karen Knicos 

Marshal.................. Katina Kehayes 

Advisor........ Karen Marousis, PDG 

District & National 

Websites 

National 

www.aHEPA.org 

AHEPA District 5 

www.ahepadistrict5.org 

Daughters of Penelope 

District 

5thdistrictdaughtersofpenelope. 

webs.com 

Sons of Pericles 

www.sonsofpericles.com 

Maids of Athena 

www.maidsofathena.org 

Email 

5th District Cancer 

Foundation 

thianitsa@aol.com 

AHEPA D5 Email List 

Ahepad5@hec.greece.org 

Publication Board 

PDG Phil Vogis, Business Manager 

PDG Ted Vittas, Editor 

PDG Vassos Chrysanthou 

PDG Christopher Diamantoukos 

PSG John Mehos 

PSG Tom Pappas 

PDG Costas Sedereas 

PDG Chris Sevast 

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Dear Brothers and Sisters: 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you very much for your support to the AHEPA 

Voice magazine. Your chapter contributions and news articles, again has made our magazine the 

number ONE magazine in the AHEPA Domain. The Publications Board and I would like to 

wish you and your families a Happy New Year”. We truly appreciate the support from all of our 

D5 AHEPA Family members. In addition, please continue to support our advertisers that make 

our magazine possible. 

Fraternally: 

Brother Phil Vogis PDG 

Business Manager 

Message from the Daughters of Penelope 

Grand Secretary 

DEMI THOMAS 

The spirit of Christmas is one of giving, one where we think not of ourselves but of others, 

those who are less fortunate than ourselves. This year, that spirit started a little sooner than 

normal. 

Recently our communities in New York and New Jersey were struck by Hurricane Sandy. 

While casualties were mercifully few, the property damage and economic dislocation continues to 

be staggering. Some of our brothers and sisters suffered losses due to the storm. Our local Ahepa 

family quickly responded to assist in efforts at recovering from the storm. Volunteers worked 

with first responders to provide aid and comfort to the storm victims. Collections were organized 

to gather money and supplies to assist the recovery efforts. Other members got together and 

cooked for storm victims, their families and their families that were assisting them. The response 

by the Ahepa family reflected the community focused mission and values of our organizations. 

Collections and donations were received from Daughters chapters throughout the United States. 

One of our goals of the Daughters of Penelope this year was to develop strategies that 

will benefit our resources and increase our ability to give. It is evident by the philanthropy 

demonstrated by the Daughters across the United States that they are working hard to achieve 

the goals of the Daughters of Penelope. 

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year! 

Yours in Theta Pi, 

Demi Thomas 

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Sunday, February 24th 

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Business Manager’s Fall Issue Message 

PHIL VOGIS 

AHEPAVoice

HNA: 1987-2012 A GREAT CELEBRATION FOR THE 25 YEARS 

By Dimitri G. Soultogiannis 

Special to the Hellenic News of America 

Concordville, PA---The publisher of the Hellenic News of America 

Paul Kotrotsios hosted a great night for all those who came to celebrate the 

25th anniversary of HNA at the “Concordville Inn” Hotel in Pennsylvania 

on Sunday October 14th 2012. Greek-Americans, Americans and Greeks 

all supporters of the newspaper showed up to celebrate the 25 years of the 

successful, bilingual, newspaper and congratulate its founder for his services 

in the Greek American community, the Greek civilization and all his endless 

efforts to keep the Greek language and culture alive in the United States. 

Amongst other distinguished guests were representatives of the US 

government on a local, state or federal level, representatives of the Greek 

and Cypriot Embassies in the United States, people representing Greece 

and the United States, representatives of the Greek Tourism Organization 

as well as representatives of Greek American Organizations and Federations 

such as the American Hellenic Institute and AHEPA. They were all there 

to support and vouch for the Hellenic News of America and its founder 

in order for them to continue their important work and service to the 

community. 

“We are able to celebrate our 25th anniversary thanks to the support and 

collaboration of many Greek-American who we thank every day in making 

our dream come true. In a way they are also making their dream come 

true.”, Kotrotios said during his opening statements. He also thanked his 

family and his wife Linda for always been there for him. 

The center of attention was of course the awards recipients for their longterm 

services to the Greek-American community and efforts to preserve the 

Greek culture in the United States. New York State Assemblywoman Aravela 

Simotas was the Mistress of ceremonies and the entertainment was provided 

by Stavros Theodorou and the Macedonian Dance Group of Philadelphia. 

In a prerecorded message US Senator Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) who 

could not make it to the dinner due to previous engagements, thanked the 

Bill Harrison, Governor is flanked by Ahepans to his left who presented a 

certificate of accomplishment to Paul Kotrotsios (left) as publisher of the 

Hellenic News of America on the paper’s 25 year anniversary. 

Hellenic News of America for the award she received and congratulated 

Paul Kotrotsios for his services to the Greek-American community and said 

everyone should follow his example. 

Professor Emeritus at the University of Delaware Dr. Dean Lomis 

thanked the HNA team for the award in Academia. “We are all Americans 

either by birth or choice, but we never stop working hard for the 

preservation of our Greece culture in the United States. This is exactly 

what Paul Kotrotsios has been doing and we thank him for that,” he said. 

In conclusion, congratulations and praised are to be extended to Paul 

Kotrotsios for his passion to help businesses through the Hellenic News 

of America but also the Hermes Expo International which will take place 

April 13-14 at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. 

PAST SONS AND MAIDS REUNITE AT PERTH AMBOY REUNION 

Sharing good times at the SAM Reunion are from 

left to right: Nick Mariolis, Lou Larres, Eleni Vittas and 

Chris Evangel 

It was a long time in coming, but the best things in life are worth waiting for. Saturday 

evening September 29th was the night when old friends of all ages came together to meet at the 

District #5 Sons and Maids Reunion. The event was held at the ZPA Hall in Perth Amboy, NJ. 

The reunion was put together by a committee of Stephen Pavlakos, Terry Reo Urban, George 

Petrakakis and Nick and Barbara Zaharioudakis. Others helped as well. They did an excellent 

job making sure everyone was taken care of. 

In attendance that evening were many who had “Past” in their titles. There was a Past 

Supreme President, Chris Evangel, Past District Governors, Past Miss Ahepas and Miss AHEPA 

escorts, of course. Some came from as far as Virginia to be present, as did the Simeons. Most 

in attendance were part of the Junior Orders in the 1970s but other eras were present as well. 

A continuous slide show was projected throughout the night showing pictures of days gone 

by. There were countless stories to be retold over cocktails of past conventions, dances and 

tournaments. When we left the hall we all felt like we were in our twenties again. It was a night 

to go back in time and reminisce a point in our lives that we will cherish forever. Until we meet 

again we can follow each other’s progress on the Facebook group, “Sons and Maids Reunion.” 


Hurricane Sandy plowed into New Jersey and Staten Island creating havoc and misery throughout the region. Though not as 

deadly as the 1938 Great Hurricane which killed over 600 people, the physical destruction of Hurricane Sandy was stunning. 

Preliminary estimates indicate over $20 billion in damage (second only to Hurricane Katrina). With the physical damage 

there is much suffering by those who survived the destruction. 

AHEPA has a long tradition of service in our communities. Immediately following the hurricane, AHEPA sprang to action. The 

Brotherhood donated funds for relief supplies. AHEPA members reached out in their communities to mobilize volunteers to go to areas 

affected by the hurricane to offer assistance. We collected clothing, donated food stuffs, and were aggressive in efforts to get food and 

clothing to people in need. We called local fire departments and Red Cross shelters to see what assistance the Order of AHEPA could 

provide. We coordinated efforts to assist first responders. Many brothers from across the State fed first responders by manning soup 

kitchens and donating time in preparing meals for persons dealing with all the damage. 

Recovery efforts now shift to rebuilding. Winter is fast approaching and there will be a definite need for clothing and food in 

these areas. There are several activities that Chapters can support and provide assistance. One is preparing meals for families who 

have been displaced, as Ocean County Chapter did recently to feed over 1,000 people. Another is to source materials to assist 

the rebuilding efforts as needed. Refer to the District 5 website (www.ahepadistrict5.org) for a list of needed supplies. The website 

information is current, reflecting the latest needs that are communicated to AHEPA. AHEPA District 5, Chapter 72 of Trenton 

and Chapter 108 of Hudson have mobilized and volunteered their chapters as contact points and depositories for the northern and 

southern regions of the state. While in New York, in District 6, under Supreme Governor Jimmy Kokotas’ leadership the two lead 

mobilized chapters are Chapter 41 of Brooklyn and Chapter 349 of Staten Island. As the recovery efforts continue throughout New 

Jersey and New York, each Chapter can organize efforts to directly support our communities and help provide relief to the stricken. 

There has been an outpouring of support, donations and volunteers from all the chapters in the district. We would like to thank 

all the brothers for their enormous generosity and in their volunteerism. Following are some highlights of activities that some of the 

Chapters have conducted. 

AHEPA - HURRICANE SANDY 

RELIEF EFFORTS 

NORTHERN REGION 

Tenafly: The Bergen Knights Chapter of Tenafly has been working 

non-stop with their relief efforts. They have combined their efforts 

amongst other various organizations into a single cohesive relief effort 

and invited their parish Philoptochos president, representatives from 

the Parish Outreach and our parish Scout Troops in their relief efforts 

and are working together as one united front to help those impacted. 

Their united mission has been to help those in need as efficiently as 

possible and is under the premise of the “Saint John the Theologian 

Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Effort.” They have synchronized the 

first stage organizations between our Philoptochos, local AHEPA chapter, 

Parish Outreach Committee, Youth organization and Scout Troops. 

AHEPA is linked into our state’s and nation’s first responder support 

system and have already been heavily involved in the relief effort. 

Tenafly have brought their donations to the Jersey City facility and 

the donations have gone to those in need. 

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Wyckoff: The brothers of Wyckoff have been contributing and 

assisting those in need. The Daughters of Penelope Grand Lodge has 

donated supplies and rebuilding materials which were transported 

by the AHEPA Brothers to Jersey City with the coordination of the 

Hudson Chapter. 

Most recently, the Ramapo Chapter has donated $1,000 for the 

AHEPA National Emergency response where the funds will be used for 

the purchase of necessities within District 5. 

Jersey City: The brothers have been working tireless in the relief 

efforts and in coordinating donation efforts within Hudson County and 

the Jersey City Office of Emergency Management. Donations have 

been made to the shelters and Red Cross since the hurricane impacted 

the State. Pallets of water have been donated and the brothers in Jersey 

City have answered the call. Most recently, the brothers have delivered 

two vans full of water, foods, storage pins, cleaning supplies and other 

necessities to the Jersey City OEM. 


Toms River: As Toms River was in the 

heart of the storm and was the most affected 

Church and Chapter, they have been our 

District’s crucial eyes and ears on the ground. 

They have worked non-stop and have worked 

to provide food, donations, shelter and 

other necessities to their parishioners, their 

brothers and the community at large. Their 

Church Hall is being used as a depository 

and distribution for items for the needy 

that includes cases of water, food, clothing, 

cleaning supplies and other necessities. 

The Saint Barbara community center itself 

is being used as the school for the Lavallette 

school district that was devastated. They 

are providing assistance to the school and to 

the community in countless ways. They are 

helping AHEPAns, parishioners and members 

of the Ocean County community at large 

regardless of background. On a daily basis 

they are getting the donations in the hands 

of those suffering. They have made countless 

trips of donations to the various Red Cross 

shelters in the area and assist first responders. 

Their donations have been boundless and 

should be commended as all the volunteers in 

the State should. 

In addition, recently the AHEPA brothers 

volunteered their time in providing a free 

home-cooked turkey dinner with all the 

trimmings to those impacted. They helped 

not only members of the Saint Barbara Greek 

Orthodox Church but was open to all their 

neighbors and the surrounding Ocean County 

CENTRAL/SOUTH REGIONS 

community. The brothers cooked enough 

turkey dinners, mashed potatoes, sweet 

potatoes, vegetables, salads and other items 

to feed over 1,000 people. No leftovers were 

wasted as the brothers then delivered them to 

different shelters and those impacted. 

Asbury Park: Asbury Park also suffered 

from this storm. The Asbury Park brothers 

have also volunteered their time and service 

to those who suffered. Donations have been 

collected and brought to those in need as 

they have opened up their church and their 

homes. In addition, on November 26th, 

they opened their Church for a Benefit for 

Sandy NJ Relief fund with 100% of all ticket 

revenue donated to Hurricane storm relief and 

rebuilding. Working with other Asbury Park 

organizations, the dinner and silent auction 

and featured Big Joe Henry from New Jersey 

radio station 101.5. Congratulations to the 

Brothers of Asbury Park’s Thomas Edison 

Chapter. 

Trenton: The Brothers have been and 

will continue to provide assistance to those 

affected by Hurricane Sandy. Over 1,000 

cases of water and other items have been 

donated to shelters and relief areas in Little 

Egg Harbor, Hoboken and the shore towns. 

The Trenton chapter has brought numerous 

cases of water, non-perishables, food cans, 

clothing, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and 

other necessities to those affected, throughout 

a wide area covering Bargaintown, Wall 

Township, Tuckerton, Long Beach Island, 

Hoboken, and Jersey City. The Trenton goal 

has also been to organize collections for both 

supplies and funds. The funds collected 

have been used purchase cases of water and 

storage bins and rebuilding items requested 

by Father Paul (PSG) of St. Barbara. Over 

100 plastic storage bins have been donated to 

date. The Trenton relief efforts have focused 

on providing assistance to the Toms River and 

Jersey City areas. 

AHEPAns of the Trenton chapter with 

the assistance and donations from AHEPA 

National, the Philotophcos and the IOCC, 

also received 200 Home Depot five gallon 

buckets, and proceeded to fill them with 

numerous cleaning supplies, i.e. sponges, 

towels, soap, detergents, clothes lines and 

other items. The Brothers volunteered their 

time in working as an assembly line and then 

rented a box truck that was filled to capacity 

with these items. As well as a pickup truck 

full of over 200 boxes of contractor garbage 

bags, with a van full of clothing and other 

donations. These items were distributed Toms 

River and to the Silverton Fire House and 

another local church being used by the Red 

Cross as a shelter and as a depot for necessities. 

Trenton will continue their collections and 

will continue to provide assistance to those 

devastated by this disaster. 

Future Relief: Please refer to the District 5 website (www.ahepadistrict5.org) for additional updates and bulletins.

Trenton Chapter 72 

AHEPA Emergency Response Team 

The Trenton brothers have been and will continue to provide assistance to those impacted and devastated by Hurricane Sandy. Brother 

Pete Revenidis led the charge by bringing over several hundred cases of water and other items the day after the hurricane and the days that 

immediately followed to Little Egg Harbor, Hoboken and the shore towns. He took it upon himself to do what was right and to help those in 

need and those in suffering. Every day or every two days our chapter and the brothers have brought numerous cases of water, non-perishables, 

food cans, clothing, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and other necessities to those impacted. Whether it has been to Toms River, Bargaintown, 

Wall, Tuckerton, Long Beach Island, Hoboken, or Jersey City, our goal as most chapters’ goal is, has been to make our collections, for items and 

funds. In turn the funds collected have gone to purchase cases of water and more recently storage bins per Father Paul of St. Barbara’s request. 

Over 100 plastic storage bins have been donated to date. Most recently, based upon discussions with the District Lodge and other chapters we 

have been focusing on providing assistance to the Toms River and Jersey City areas. 

AHEPANS of our chapter with the assistance and donations from AHEPA National, the Philotophcos and the IOCC, also received 200 

Home Depot five gallon buckets, and proceeded to fill them with numerous cleaning supplies, i.e. sponges, towels, soap, detergents, clothes 

lines and other items. We utilized a box truck that we filled to capacity with these items as well as a pick-up truck full of over 200 boxes of 

contractor garbage bags, with a van full of clothing and other donations. We brought these items to Toms River where half were left as the 

remaining donations were brought to the Silverton Fire House and another local church being used by the Red Cross as a shelter and as a depot 

for necessities. Special thanks to all the brothers who have been helping through their donations and through their hard work. 

We will continue our collections and will continue to provide assistance and deliveries of necessities to those devastated by this disaster. 

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Saint Basil Academy: 

Christmas Pageant 

On Saturday, December 15, 2012, the Children of Saint Basil 

Academy presented their Christmas Pageant on the majestic grounds 

of the Saint Basil Academy. All attendees were welcomed by Father 

Constantine Sitaras, Director of the Academy. Fr Sitaras gave the 

opening prayer which was followed by remarks made by His Eminence 

Archbishop Demetrios. The children performed “Infant King”, a 

celebration of the Christ Child in scripture, story and song. This 

was followed by Christmas carols by the children and a luncheon. 

Following the program the attendees proceeded to the main building 

for the distribution of gifts to the children. 

As a result of the generosity of the AHEPA District 5 Chapters, 

on their behalf, the AHEPA District 5 Lodge was able to present gift 

cards to each of the children for Christmas. On behalf of the AHEPA 

District 5 Lodge, we thank all the AHEPA Chapters and the brothers 

for their generous donations. 

Donated: 

Ramapo #453 – Wyckoff, NJ 

Trenton #72 – Trenton, NJ 

Alexander Hamilton #54 – Paramus, NJ 

Monroe #75 – Piscataway, NJ 

South Jersey #162 - Vineland, NJ 

Thomas Edison #287 - Asbury Park, NJ 

Garden State #512 – Holmdel, NJ 

Pledged: 

Camden #69 – Cherry Hill, NJ 

Wilmington #95 – Wilmington, DE 

Hudson #108 – Jersey City, NJ 

Thomas Jefferson #280 – Westfield, NJ 

Bergen Knights #285 – Tenafly, NJ 


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Ramapo #453 Donates 

$1,000 for Hurricane Sandy 

Relief and Plans for More Aid 

The November meeting was incredibly productive one for 

Ramapo #453. The highlight was the discussion of and 

voting on what our Chapter’s contribution would be to 

the Hurricane Sandy relief effort. We decided on the four 

pronged approach listed below with the expected timetable 

of completion: 

1. An immediate $1,000 donation to the AHEPA National 

Emergency Relief fund, which will be deployed to the 

hardest hit areas in District 5. Funds for an item like 

this has been budgeted for this year. (COMPLETED) 

2. Identification of a local cleanup project to which we 

can contribute the man power of volunteers from our 

chapter. (1 Week) 

3. Identification of a local public rebuilding effort that 

Ramapo Chapter can directly contribute funds and 

manpower to for relief. For example, the fire department 

in Moonachie (Bergen County) was completely 

destroyed and needs to be rebuilt. (6 months) 

4. Possible long term infrastructure project for the church 

such as a Generac generator in the event of another 

catastrophic power outage. That way, the church can 

remain fully operational and even possibly serve as 

a shelter to the community in the event of another 

Hurricane Sandy like emergency. Cost of a project of 

this magnitude will likely be a minimum of $25,000. 

(1-3 years). 

Unfortunately, Hurricane Sandy disrupted our planned 

Veterans’ Gala. The new date is Monday February 25th. 

This is the first event of its kind sponsored by the Ramapo 

Chapter. Any veteran is invited to attend the dinner 

and ceremonies at St Nicholas Church. There will be a 

memorial service at the Alexia Remembrance Garden, for 

those veterans who sacrificed their lives to their country. 

Afterward a dinner will be given for all veterans. There will 

be numerous veterans support organizations present for the 

veterans to get help for their needs, whether it be health 

care or employment opportunities. If you wish to be part of 

this event feel free to email president@ahepa453.org. 

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Altes #163 of Trenton, NJ Gift Auction 

Raises Money For Philanthropy 

Submitted by Dina Fanikos, Chapter President 

The Sisters of Altes 163 in Trenton started the year off with a joint 

installation of officers with the Ahepans. In October, we hosted our 

annual Gift Auction, which was a huge success. The annual auction 

serves as a major fundraiser for our chapter. From this event, donations 

benefit our local Chapter scholarship, our local parish pastor’s wish list, 

a local county nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality 

of life for women and their families, national charities for Cystic Fibrosis 

and Saint Jude’s, and global organizations like Heifer International. 

Our chapter continues our fundraising efforts with our third annual 

Christmas wreath, living tabletop tree, and evergreen centerpiece sale. 

This year we are also selling a variety of ornaments: Orthodox Cross, 

Nativity, Saint Nicholas, and a Spiral Angel. 

After our November general meeting we turned ordinary 

pomegranates into cute turkey centerpieces for Thanksgiving. 

On December 6th, at Paulie’s Anna Rose in Ewing, we will honor 50- 

year member Kay Golfinopoulos. We also collect toiletries and holiday 

gifts for Womanspace. 

Wishing everyone a blessed Christmas holiday and a healthy and 

happy New Year! 

AHEPA Garden State Chapter 517 

2012 was a very good year for our Chapter. We initiated seven 

new members, launched our first Cigar night ( which was an 

overwhelming success) and continued our Annual Super Bowl 

Party and Golf Outing. We were able to continue our annual giving 

to : the AHEPA Scholarship Fund; District 5 Cancer Research 

Foundation , Autism Speaks; The Foodbank of Monmouth and 

Ocean Counties; Hellenic Dancers of New Jersey ; Kimisis Tis 

Theotokou Greek Orthodox Church ; Ladies Philoptochos Society ; 

Ronald McDonald House Charities ; Saint Basil Academy; Got Your 

Back (helping families of fallen soldiers) and various charities aiding 

victims of Hurricane Sandy. The 2013 Super Party will be held At 

Kimisis tis Theotokou in Holmdel. All are welcome to attend. Our 

second annual cigar night will be held on Wednesday May 22, 2013 

at the Lakeside Manor in Hazlet NJ. See our website for additional 

information (www.ahepa517.com). 


NEWS FROM WILMINGTON #95 

By George Righos, PDG 

Καλά Χριστούγεννα, και Ευτυχές το Νέο Έτος 

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Let us be thankful to God for all the blessings He has given us, and be thankful for our burdens are always lighter than those of our neighbors. It is 

also always good, in this hurried world of today, to stop every so often and take a look back to the events that have brought in our life happiness and 

sadness, to activities who were successful and gave us the strength to continue the struggle towards family and individual excellence, and to friends 

and brothers who are not any longer with us, and yet who are always in our minds. 

September 15, 2012, was such a day, and as a matter of fact, it was a double-header day of events for our Chapter. After much planning for almost 

a year, and much brotherly discussion weighing success versus failure, the Basile show went on with much success, thanks to the hard work of our 

President, Manny Kanas and his Lodge officers. 

Over 250 persons gathered at the Holy Trinity Hellenic Center to enjoy a wonderful dinner and laugh at Basile’s hilarious antics. One half of the 

net proceeds of the event were offered to support the work of our church, in Wilmington, the Holy Trinity. 

The same morning began the preparations for the 6th annual 5K Olympic Run, which for the past two years has been dedicated to the revival of 

the ancient Nemean Games. Over 300 runners of all ages, 80 to 8 years old, took part in the competition which is characterized by “Amilla”, the 

ancient Greek word which means striving for excellence motivated by noble means. 

After the game, came the recognition of those who had excelled in the run, and who 

were honored with trophies and medals. I must add here, that in the ancient times, 

winners of the Nemean Games were honored with a crown made of wild celery. 

In the aftermath, everyone was invited to partake of Greek food, fruit and refreshments, 

an excellent selection, all very generously provided by Bro. Dimitri Halakos. The 

proceeds from this event, as always, were offered to support the progress of our Odyssey 

Charter School. 

I believe when it comes to generosity, my brother Ahepans are one of the most 

sensitive groups. Their support of philanthropic, charitable, and education causes is 

unparalleled. Some of the major contributions made this year are: 

$65,000 to Odyssey Charter School (to forgive the school’s start-up loan) 

$6,000 to Holy Trinity Greek School 

$3,500 to Holy Trinity Operating expenses 

$1,000 to Ahepa Foundation Inc. (earmarked for Greece Humanitarian Relief Effort 

$1,900 to Ahepa Cancer Research Foundation 

$360 to Holy Trinity for AHEPA memorial brick 

And many, many more smaller, but numerous contributions to worthy causes. 

Children from 8 years old 

participated in the 6th Annual 5K 

Olympic Run. 

Camden #69 Joins with Philadelphia Ahepans to Initiate Six New Members – Submitted by George Chronakis 

On October 24th 2012, Camden Chapter 69 had a mass initiation of new members into our 

AHEPA brotherhood. The ceremony took place at our AHEPA Hall in The Danielle Koussoulis 

Cultural Center of the St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church in Cherry Hill, NJ. 

These were joint initiations with members of the Philadelphia area chapters. We initiated 6 men 

into the Order. 

Light dinner and beverages were served and enjoyed as well as the camaraderie of the brotherhood. 

We received several congratulatory compliments from the initiates and or brothers in Philadelphia 

for the orderly manner the ceremony was conducted. 

God Bless America, God Bless Greece, and God Bless the Order of AHEPA. 

Our new Brothers are: 

Nikitas Moustakas, Esq. 

Frank Aeillo 

Kostas George 

Nicholas Tsapralis Esq. 

Guido Sosi 

Andrew C. Zachariades, Past Supreme Treasurer 

Jimmy Kokotas, Supreme Governor of Region 3 

Bill Harrison, District #5, District Governor, 

NJ District # 5 District Lodge 

The following visiting dignitaries conducted the initiations: 

Lee Millas, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees 

George G. Horiates Esq, PDG 

Chris B Sevast, PDG 

George Burlotos, PDG 

Herbert P. Allen, PDG 


CHAPTERNews 

AHEPA Chapter # 375 ( Eagle Rock) hosted a discussion of 

Rebetica lead by Grigori Maninakis, the entertainer and director 

of the Mikrokosmos Ensemble. There were 35 attendees at the 

new church of SS Nicholas, Constatntine & Helen Church at 80 

Laurel Ave, Roseland, NJ. The discussion was on the history of 

Rebetica, how it started, where it started from, why it started 

and by whom. A number of composers were discussed, and 

their style of music as we listened to a CD with their music. 

A number of interesting questions were answered as more 

discussion followed. Refreshments were served after the 

discussion. More events are scheduled for the future. An after 

Christmas, Christmas Party in January, and two more interesting 

speakers are in the future please call President, Peter Kokidis 

for more information at 973-736-2060. 

Monroe #75 Celebrates 

Holiday Season with a 

Turkey Dinner 

Submitted by John Millas 

Thursday Nov. 15, Monroe 75, New Brunswick, held it’s annual 

Thanksgiving day dinner at The Stoneybrook Grill and Restaurant in 

North Branch, N.J.. The event was a resounding success. Beginning 

with a prayer, led by President John Millas, followed by the 

recognition of attending dignataries, a traditional turkey dinner, with 

all the trimmings was served. As always, brothers Nick Kumarianos 

and Simos Kontos did an outstanding presentation of the menu. 

Brothers Tom Vastardis, Anthony Kamarinopoulos, and Panos 

Stavrianides were presented with a ten, thirty, thirty-five year Ahepa 

Service pin. The presentation was made by District Secretary Stanley 

Gerondelis and President John Millas. 

The good food and warm fellowship, enjoyed by all, has once more 

demonstrated the role of Ahepa as our extended family. 

SUPREME LODGE VISITS THE ALEXANDER HAMILTON CHAPTER 

On Tuesday evening, November 27th the Alexander Hamilton Chapter 

#54 held a mass initiation of four new initiates. Two were from Alexander 

Hamilton and two were from Eagle Rock Chapter #375. The event took 

place at Rudy’s Restaurant in Hackensack, NJ. 

The Supreme Lodge was present on that evening to conduct the 

initiation ceremony. Visiting dignitaries include Supreme President John 

Grossomanides, Supreme Vice President Anthony Kouzounis, and Supreme 

Governor Jimmy Kokotas. The District Lodge was also in attendance. 

Those present enjoyed a delicious makaronada dinner, prepared by 

President Louis Arvanitis. 

The chapter made many presentations throughout the evening including a 

$5,000 donation to the Fifth District Cancer Research Foundation, 

$500 to Hurricane Sandy Relief and also 2,000 pounds of turkey for the 

victims of Hurricane Sandy. Other donations were also made to various 

AHEPA programs which included the children of St Basils Academy and 

AHEPA PAC. 

RECOGNITION OF OMISSION: In a prior March 25th flag raising 

event at the Bergen County Courthouse, the Alexander Hamilton Chapter 

54 honored Mr Tony Papamarklou, owner of the Graycliff caterers of 

Moonachie, for his past service to AHEPA and his support of Hellenic 

causes. Mr Papamarklou is also a supporter of the AHEPA Voice and a 

regular advertiser. This honor was not reported and as a result not printed. 

We congratulate Mr Papamarklou for this honor. ΠΑΝΤΑ ΑΞΙΟΣ. 

SAVE THE DATE: 

New York City 

Greek Independence Day Parade 

Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 1:00 pm 

–PV 



CHAPTERNews 

Westchester Country Club hosts annual 

New Rochelle Chapter 405 Initiation/Luncheon 

On Saturday, December 1, 2012, in a sparkling 

rendition of AHEPA’s Ritualistic Initiations, 

New Rochelle Chapter 405 initiated 15 new members 

increasing its membership to approximately 170 

members. The class of 2012 included the following new 

initiates; Emanuel Chihaia, Christos Georgiou, Michael 

Gikas, Tom Itty, George Zimmer, Peter Zimmer, 

Angelo Meimeteas, Evan Noulas, George Williams, Jr., 

Nicholas Williams, Martin Ziemnicki, Dennison Veru, 

Alex Nicolau,. Nabil Ghawi and George Seremetis. 

More than 150 AHEPANS, family members and 

guests attended the chapters annual event, including 

AHEPA’s very senior leadership from throughout the 

United States. Attending were Supreme President, 

Dr. John Grossomanides from Rhode Island; Supreme 

Vice President, Anthony Kouzounas from Texas; 

Phillip Frangos, from Michigan; Supreme Governors, 

Jimmy Kokotas from, New York, John Tanionos from 

Massachusetts and Nicholas Kavadas from Indiana. 

Representing the Board of Trustees was Trustee 

Constantine P. Calliontzis, from Massachusetts. In 

addition, New York’s District Lodge was represented by 

District Governor, Michael Papaphotes, Lt Governor 

and Chapter member, Tom Dushas and District 

Treasurer, Ted Malgarinos. Also attending was Past 

Supreme Secretary and Chairman of AHEPA’s St. Basil 

Academy Committee, Jim Poll. The Garden State, 

District 5 was represented by Lt. Governor, Sammy 

Thomas and Yankee District 7 was represented by Greg 

Stamos, Chairman of AHEPA’s Hall of Fame Athletic 

Committee. In addition, numerous Past Supreme and 

District Lodge officers attended along with sizeable 

chapter delegations from the tri-state region. It was one 

of the largest turnouts in AHEPA’s History. 

The initiation was followed by a magnificent 

testimonial banquet in honor of the Chapters 

distinguished Chief Financial Officer, Constantine 

(Gus) Varlamos. Chapter President, Joe Keane 

was the toast master and Brothers James Zafiros, 

Zachary Marantis and Tom Dushas offered eloquent 

introductions and tributes to the honoree. 

Supreme President, Dr. John Grossomanides was 

the key note speaker. His remarks highlighted AHEPA’s 

national programs. He praised the chapters innovative 

support of AHEPA’s full page national ad in the New 

York Times supporting Hellenism; in tribute to the 2977 

who lost their lives ten years earlier, the re-building of 

St. Nicholas Church and exposing the AHEPA brand 

to millions of their subscribers. He described New 

Rochelle # 405 as one of the nations leading AHEPA 

Chapters and a role model for 21st century Hellenism. 

Father Nicholas Anctil, chapter Chaplin and 

President of the Archdiocese association of priests gave 

the benediction assisted by Father John Romas, a 45 

year member of the chapter. 

15 new initiates joined New Rochelle #405, a chapter that now boasts strong. 

Testimonial banquet in honor of the Rochelle Park Chapter’s distinguished Chief Financial Officer, 

Constantine (Gus) Varlamos. Presenting the award (l to r) are Brothers James Zafiros and Tom Dushas, 

Supreme President John Grossamindes, honoree Gus Varlamos and Chapter President, Joe Keane. 


Have a Merry Christmas and 

a Happy New Year from… 

SUPREME OFFICER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES: (AHEPA) 

Lee Millas Vice Chairman 

PAST BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

OFFICERS: 

Vassos Chrysanthou 

Ernie Tsaptsinos 

DISTRICT LODGE OFFICERS 

William Harrison District Governor 

Sammy Thomas District Lt Governor 

Stanley Gerondelis District Secretary 

Asteri Fanikos District Treasurer 

George Pappas District Marshal 

Tom Vasardis District Warden 

Nick C Mariolis District Athletic Director 

Ted Vittas Sons of Pericles Advisor 

PAST SUPREME GOVERNORS 

Louis Arvanitis 

John Mehos 

Tom Pappas 

Andrew Zachariades 

Herb Allen 

Athan Anest 

Louis Arvanitis 

George Burlotos 

Dino Callas 

Vassos Chrysanthou 

Chris Coroneos 

Chris Diamatoukos 

PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS (AHEPA) 

Ted Fanikos 

Chris Mantzavinos 

George Horiates Esq 

John Mavrakis 

Norman James 

John Mehos 

George Karatzia 

Lee Millas 

Nick Konides 

Tom Pappas 

Gust Krara 

George Righos 

Spiros (Phil) Livanis 

Costas Sedereas 

Steve Liounis 

Chris Sevast 

SONS OF PERICLES 

Yiannis Floropoulos District Governor 

John Tarabicos 

Ernie Tsaptsinos 

Savas Tsivicos 

Ted Vittas 

Philip Vogis 

Steve Xanthakos 

Andrew Zachariades 

George Sarris Lietenant Governor 

Yianni (Christos) Chrysanthou District Secretary 

Nick Apostolou District Treasurer 

Nick Albanese District Marshal 

Craig Manolas District Warden 

John Vittas & Daniel Eleftheriou 

Athletic Directors 

Ted Vittas PDG Sons Advisor 

GRAND LODGE OFFICER (DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE) 

Demi Thomas Grand Secretary 

DISTRICT LODGE OFFICERS: (DOP) 

Eleni Parlapanides District Governor 

Marcella Calagias Lietenant Governor 

Anna Zavros Secretary 

Karen Knicos Treasurer 

Katina Kehayas Marshal 


DISTRICT LODGE OFFICERS 

Karen Marousis PDG 

PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS: (DOP) 

Antoinette Zachariades 


Membership 

Eureka Chapter 

#52-Newark 

John G Agriantonis 

John Antonacos 

Spiro Antonacos MD 

John Bochis 

James D Caplanis 

Stanley S Chrysohos 

George J Cosmoglos 

Charles C Critides MD 

James S Dalianis 

Michael Demetroules 

Tony Drivas 

Nicholas Geotakes 

Peter Gergulas 

James Gevas 

Philip Gevas 

Nick Gianakouros 

James Hatzimanolis 

Stelios N. Juvelis 

Stephen D. Karambelas 

George Katramados 

Peter Katramados 

Konstantinos Lappas 

Harry R. Linardakis 

Peter Liverakos 

Lucas Loucopoulos 

Michael Loucopoulos 

Avgerino Mandarakas 

Nicholas Mariolis 

Nicholas Micheludis 

George Moutis 

Michael T. Paskas, Jr. 

Greg Pouliot 

John Prokos 

Christopher Provel 

Evan Roupas 

Roy D. Soppas 

Gus Theodos-Sec 

John Tsaptsinos 

Louis Vlahakes 

Andreas Yanniotis-Pres 

Leonidas Zois 

Steven Zourzoukis 

Athanase Gouliamos 

Spiros Vassilakos-Treas 

Alexander Hamilton 

Chapter #54-Paramus 

Alex Alexandris 

George H. Alexiades 

Basil Alexoudis 

John Anastasopoulos 

Chris Anastos 

Gregory A. Anastos 

Van Anastos 

George E. Antoniou 

Emanuel Aretakis 

Theodore C. Argeson 

John Arvanites 

Louis Arvanitis PSG-Pres 

Nicholas Astras 

George Athanas 

Spiros Backos 

Haralambos Bardossas 

James Betts 

John C. Betts 

Stephen C. Betts 

Thomas G. Betts 

James E. Borgis 

John G. Boyas 

Constantine Caravoulias 

George Charamis 

Constantine J. Christakos 

Chris Chucalas 

Andrew Comodromos 

Nick Constandelis 

Theodore N. Constandelis 

Thomas P. Contos 

Gregory Demeson 

Louis Demeson 

Anthony Dessipris 

Michael Dimitrelis 

Athanasios Dimitriou 

Dimitris Dimoudis 

John Dominos 

Stefanos Doulos 

Michael P. Doumas 

Peter Dounis 

Theophilos Elefteriou 

Anthony Emmanouilidis 

Emmanouil Emmanouilidis 

Evangelos Exarchos 

Basil Fikaris 

John Foukas 

Thomas Foukas 

Nicholas Gagis 

Aristidis Gavras 

Nicholas Georgatos 

Spiro Georgatos 

Peter C. George 

Andrew P. Georgiou 

Nicholas D. Gigantes 

Chris C. Gikas 

Harry A. Golematis CPA 

Michael T. Halkias 

Tommy Haralambakis 

Chris Haramis 

Thomas Higgins 

Andrew Hios 

Stylianos Ioannidis 

Panagiotis Kakoullis 

John N. Kallis DMD 

George Kalogerakis 

Demetrios Kaltsis 

Chris Kamvosoulis 

Damon T. Kamvosoulis 

George Kamvosoulis 

Peter Kamvosoulis 

Vasilios Kamvosoulis 

Dino Kaousias 

Christos Karnessis 

George A. Karoulias 

George P. Karounos 

George Katakozinos 

John Katopis 

Christos D. Kavvadas PE 

Stephen C. Kedes 

Theordore I. Kesoglou 

Achillefs Ketikidis 

Demetrios Kontopoulos 

Stathi Koukeas 

Thomas Kourgelis 

John Kourkoulakos 

Ioannis Kyriakakis 

Louis Lagos 

Konstantinos Lahanas PhD 

Louis Lambran 

Tom Lambros 

Takis Langas 

Peter Levas 

Nick D. Liberopoulos 

George Logothetis 

Constantine S. Loukedis 

Thomas G. Manos 

George Margiolas 

Dimitrios Markopoulos 

Christos N. Mavridis-Sec 

Demetri G. Meimaris PT 

Spyridon Meis 

Demetrios G. Melis Esq 

Nicholas Merkos 

Christakis A. Mikellides 

George M. Moshouris 

Mike Moshouris 

Spiros Mouzakitis 

Ignatius Mumtzis 

Gus Panagiotopoulos 

Nikolaos Pandeleakis 

John Pangis CPA 

Harry Papademas 

Jack Papageorgis 

Anthony Papamarkos 

Paul Papamarkos 

Nikolaos K.Papamichael 

Christos Papanikolaou 

Ioannis Papazoglou 

Gerasimos Papikinos 

George P. Pappas 

Nicholas P. Pappas 

Michael F. Parlamis 

Bill Pavlou 

Theodore Perides 

George N. Petrakakis 

Peter Petrou 

Vasilios Portelos 

Nicholas G. Poulis 

George Poulos 

Jimmy Prokos 

John A. Rodgers MD 

Thomas R. Rumana 

John E. Sakellaridis 

Dennis Samoilis 

Chris Sarames 

Dimitrios Saravanos 

William Scoullos-VP 

George D. Siamboulis 

Steve Siderias 

Steve Spirou 

Stefanos A. Stamatiou 

Jonathan G. Stathakis 

Andreas Stavrou 

Manos Stavroulakis 

Robert Sumas 

Kosmas Terodemos 

Stavros Theodorou 

Alexandros Theodosiou 

Paul Jr Toronidis 

Savvas Toronidis 

Paul Toronidis CPA 

Christos Tsatsos 

John Tsigounis 

Elias Tsionis 

Zenop Tuncer 

Achilles Tzakos 

Stanley W. Umowski 

Kostas Vanikiotis 

John Vasios 

Richard Venezia 

Savas Veros 

Gus Vetsas 

Nick Vlahos 

George Vlasidis 

Demetrios Xanthos 

Stratis Xanthos 

Stergios Yannitsadis 

James Youlios 

Nick J. Zavolas 

Costas Zentelis 

Camden Chapter 

#69-Chery Hill 

Nicholas T. Anagnostos 

John Anagnostou 

Dr. George Arnas MD 

George C. Benas 

Marc D. Boldarian 

John Bryan 

George Burlotos PDG 

Sam Carabases 

Peter Carides 

John Charalabidis 

Anthony C. Chigounis 

Anthony S. Chigounis 

George E. Chronakis-Pres 

Costas Chryssofos 

Nikolaos E. Criaris 

Costas N. Diamantis 

Christopher Diamantoukos PDG 

Steve Economou 

George N. Facas MD 

Nick Fifis 

Anthony C. Frangos 

Demetrios J. Frangos 

Dimitrios G. Frangos 

Nickolaos Gasparinatos 

Michael Gerakios 

Tim Giacco 

George S. Giordas 

Thomas P. Gotzis 

Philip Hatsis 

Angelo A. Horiates Jr III 

Angelo E. Horiates 

Constantine E. Horiates-Sec 

Elias A. Horiates 

Theologos A. Horiates 

Zacharias Horiatis 

George G. Horiates Esq PDG 

Angelo A. Horiates III 

Elias Iliades 

Jerry Karapalides 

Zane N. Katsikis 

Gerry N. Kokolis 

Anthony C. Kolioutas 

Nick Kontorousis 

Paul Kossis 

George N. Kostiou 

Nick G. Kostiou 

George P. Kousoulis 

Michael Kouvatas 

Michael N. Kouvatas Jr. Esq 

Angelo Lavdas 

Constantine Lembesis 

George P. Lucas 

Leonardos J. Manousos 

Spiros Mantzas 

Steven Marmarou-VP 

Theodore G. Miller 

William G. Miller 

Themi Mintzas 


Nikos Nasis 

Vasilios Nasis 

Theodosios L. Pagiavlas 

Dennis Papadeos 

Constantine J. Pappas 

George N. Pappas 

Nick G. Pappas 

Nick S. Pasamihalis 

Stavros N. Pasamihalis 

Leonidas T. Payiavlas 

Peter Pentakis 

Fabian Philippoussis 

Christopher J. Poulos 

Thomas Pousatis 

Christos Prentzas 

Peter G. Rhodes PE 

Augoustis Rombos 

Dimitrios P. Rozanitis DW 

Nicholas Sacalis 

Louis Sarandoulias 

Christopher B. Sevast PDG 

John Skordos 

Evangelos Stefanou 

Louis N. Stefanou 

Demetrios C. Sypsomos 

Stelio Theodoris 

Ted S. Theodoris 

Keith A. Touzan 

George Vallianos 

Anthony Velahos 

John Vellios 

John G. Wilson MD 

George Zografos 

Trenton Chapter #72 - 

Trenton 

Herbert P. Allen PDG 

Adam G. Angelakis 

George A. Angelakis 

Nicholas G. Angelakis 

Carmen V. Armenti Jr 

Thomas Avgerakis 

Steven C. Balalis 

John Basantis 

Manos Basantis 

Chris J. Blazakis 

Michael Cokenakes 

Christopher G. Contor 

George Demetriades 

Dino Demetriou 

William Diamantakos 

Michael P. Eleftherion 

Anthony Fanikos 

Asteris Fanikos Dm 

Michael T. Fanikos 

Theodore A. Fanikos PDG 

Eleftherios Fikaras 

A. George Gazonas 

Chris C. Georgiou 

Theodore S. Golfinopoulos 

Haralambos Haranis 

William Harvey Esq 

Edward L. Hill 

Filipos Houtras 

Kostantinos A. Houtras 

John Jeremias 

Peter Kakoyianis 

Emanuel Kalargheros 

Peter Kalargheros 

Konstantine Kalavrouziotis 

Tim Kalavruzos 

John Kapsimalis 

Margaritis Karapelou 

Eleftherios Karnavas 

Chris Kartsonis 

Thomas Katsaros 

Assad M. Khoury 

Constantine D. Knicos 

James C. Knicos 

James C. Knicos 

Michael S. Knicos 

Paul E. Knicos 

Steve C. Knicos 

Nick Kolovos 

Vasilios Kolovos 

Nicholas Kostalas 

George Koutsouradis 

Andrew Lafharis 

Raymond Lally 

Spiros P. Livanis 

Pericles E. Malakates 

Jacob N. Mamolou 

Paul A. Mamolou 

Anthony C. Mastoris 

George C. Mastoris 

Paul V. Melohis 

Andrew D. Metropole Jr 

Leftherios Michailides 

Dean X. Microutsicos 

John Microutsicos 

Alex Milonas 

Lee J. Millas PDG 

Nickolas Montis 

John Montis Esq. 

Pericles Muzithras 

Elias Nyktas 

John Nyktas 

Edward T. Osvai 

Andrew Pantelides 

Peter Pantelides 

Thomas M. Pappas 

William Parikas 

Stanley G. Parish 

Elias Perris MD 

Stratos Peters 

Evan Pilaras-Pres 

John Polios 

Dean A. Prassas 

Steve S. Psyllos 

William E. Rodda 

Richard J. Roscoe 

Michael G. Rose 

Nicholas Rossos MD 

Paul A. Rossos MD 

George Roussos 

Theophilos Roussos 

James A. Shissias 

Spiridon Spireas PhD 

John Stasinos 

James N. Stephan 

Anthony Stratis 

Chris Stratis 

John A. Stratis 

John Stratis 

Nick Stratis 

Anthony Stylianou 

Steve A. Stylianou 

Louis Tsarouhas MD 

Dionisios Tsilimidos 

Viron Tsilonis 

Sotiris J. Vahaviolos 

Harry Ververides 

Thomas Vlachos 

Anthony Zimnes 

Constantine Zimnes 

Monroe Chapter #75 - 

Piscataway 

John Alexopoulos 

Carmine Albanese 

John Albanese 

Dimos Amaxopoulos 

Demetrios P. Anastasatos 

Demetris Andronikou 

Menelaon J. Angelakos 

Frank T. Araps 

Andreas Athanasopoulos 

George Athanasopoulos 

George Banis 

Nektarios Banis MD 

Constantine Bardis 

Andreas Belonis 

Michael Bizos 

John J. Blazakis 

Dimitri N. Bouhlas 

George M. Boulegeris 

Lampros E. Bourodimos 

Stavros Bouziotis 

George L. Bratsanos 

Stephen G. Callas 

Andrew G. Calogrides 

Antonios Chrysanthopoulos 

James Colitsas 

John Coutsouridis 

John Delaurentis 

George Demos 

Daniel E. Elefteriou 

Michael Emmanuel 

Demetri Frangos 

Yianni Frangos 

John Garris 

Panagiotis G. Georgopoulos MD 

Stanley Gerondelis DT 

Michael Gianakos 

Konstantinos Hantsoulis 

Thomas Kalanekos 

Sozos N. Kalatzis 

Anthony Kalogridis 

Anthony Kamarinopoulos 

Demetrius Kambitsis 

Nicholas D. Kambitsis 

Steve Karalexis 

James W. Karamanos 

Basil S. Kasimis 

Christos C. Katsifis PE 

John Kazan 

Nicholas Kehayas 

Vassilis G. Keramidas 

George Kolias 

Simos I. Kontos 

George Kouloumbis 

Nicholas A. Koumarianos 

James Lemberis 

John C. Lyssikatos 

Emmanuel Manioudakis 

George G. Manolas 

Philip S. Markelis 

Harry Mataras 

John J. Mavrakis PDG 

John Mellos 

John Millas-Pres 

Jerry Moschonas 

Dean Nicholaou 

John M. Paitakes PhD 

John D. Papanastasiou MD 

Michael Papasavas 

Michael J. Pappas 

Thomas Parlapanides Jr 

George Pasigos 

George Petrantonakis 

Harry V. Pilitsis 

John V. Pilitsis 

Socrates Ploussiou 

James H. Polos 

Eftichios Protopapadakis 

George Sarris 

Andreas Savas 

Kostas Schadas 

William J. Shibley 

Chris K. Sirimis 

Michael K. Sirimis 

Haralambos Skontrianos 

Jerry Skontrianos 

Dean Solomos 

George T. Solomos 

James V. Solomos 

Panos Stavrianidis 

Paul Stevens 

Victor P. Stevens 

John D. Stroumtsos 

Nicholas J. Stroumtsos Jr 

John Sturges 

Manuel Sturges 

Lawrence J. Sullivan 

Mateus W. Szela 

Michael N. Tiniakos 

Yianni Trastelis 

Konstatinos Tsirkas 

Aris J. Vafides 

Thomas Vastardis CPA 

Yiannis Viazis 

Christos Voloudakis 

Dimitrios Zalokostas 

Wilmington Chapter #95 

- Wilmington 

Sotiere Adamopoulos 

Sotiere Adamopoulos 

John Alexopoulos 

William Annos Esq 

George Asimos 

George J. Brown 

George J. Chambers 

Vasilios Christou 

George Constantinou 

John W Constantinou 

Petro Contompasis 

Harry J Courtis 

Dimiitrios Dandolos 

George Degermentzides 



Anthony Diamond 

James Faller MD 

Leonidas A Fotakos 

Costas Fountzoulas MD 

Emmanuel Fournaris 

George G. Fournaris 

Stamos Fr Ganiaris 

George C. Gatos PhD 

Constantinos Georgiou 

Christopher A Grivas 

Demetrios Grivas 

Demitrios Halakos 

Thomas K Haldas 

George T. Hantzandreou 

Theodore Hantzandreou 

Nicholas G Hatzis 

Thomas Hatzis 

Emanuel W Kannas-Pres 

Demetrios Karakasidis 

John Karakasidis 

Stephanos Karakasidis 

Athanasios Karapanagiotis 

George M Karas 

Michael L Kirifides 

Lazarus Kirifides MD 

James Kogamihalis 

Basil C Kollias 

John A Koninis Sr 

John A Koninis II 

John N Kostas 

John Lazopoulos Jr 

George P Liarakos 

Demetrios Lirizos 

Michael T Lomis MD 

Nicholas N. Lomis MD 

Van Lomis MD 

Dean Lomis PhD 

Georgios K Magogias 

John G. Manis 

Nick T Manolakos Ed.D 

Spiros G. Mantzavinos 

Christodoulos Mantzavinos PDG 

Christos Marasoglou 

James Maravelias 

Sotiere Marinis 

Harry L. Markatos 

Theodore Michell 

George D Moutsatsos MD 

Theodore Nannas CPA 

Louis Novakis 

George A Papachrysanthou 

Evan Papanicholas 

Timmy N Papanicholas 

Nicholas Pappas MD 

Charalambos Phalangas 

Kenneth J Przywara 

John N Psaltis 

Nickolas J Psaltis 

Thomas N Psaltis 

Spiros W. Raisis 

Leonidas W Raisis MD 

Constantino P Regas 

George N Righos PDG 

Michael Roussos 

Basil Savopoulos 

Nicholas S Savopoulos Esq 

Dimitiri Staikos 

John Tarabicos PDG 

Anthony Tsaganos 

George Tsakumis 

Nicolas Tsatsaronis 

Constantine Tsionas 

Harry Tsoukalas 

George Vassilatos PhD 

Peter Xarhoulakos 

Paul Zambetis 

Hudson Chapter #108 - 

Jersey City 

Charles K Anastasiou 

Michael E. Anastasiou 

Angelo F Bakirtzis 

Nicholaos Behlos 

Levanes G. Bertos 

Nick Chiolis 

Ernest Chokas 

Chris Christodoulakis 

Zenon Christodoulou-Pres 

Andreas Diakos 

Leonidas P. Doumas Esq 

George Economos 

Nicholaos J. Economou 

Jerry Ferrentinos 

Christos M. Genes 

William A. Harrison 

Demetrios Holevas 

Nick D Holevas 

James Karavites 

George Koundouriotis 

Peter Kouveliotes 

Dionysios A Marketos 

William Matsikoudis 

Sprios A. Mavridis 

Chris Mavros 

John A. Mehos, Psg 

Christos A Mergoupis 

John Moraitis 

Alkis Papadopoulos 

Gabriel N. Papadopoulos 

Harry Perdikos 

Michael Perdikos 

John Petris 

Christos Ploumitsakos 

Bill V. Politis 

George E. Sakellaris 

Kostas Stampelos 

Harry Stephanou 

Petros F Takas 

Simeon Tevletides 

Demetrios Tsakanias 

Spyros Tsielepas 

Fotios Vardakis 

Demetrios Varianides 

Michael C Zachariades 

Andrew C. Zachariades Sg 

Tasos C Zambas 

Stathis Theodopoulos 

John Katsandonis, Esq 

Paul Catsandonis, Esq 

Savvas Panayiotou 

Angelo Limberis 

Andreas Zapantiotis 

Stamatis Zapantiotis 

Panayiotis Loizou 

Ioannis Loizou 

Leftheris Ioannou 

South Jersey Chapter 

#162-Vineland 

Douglas A Albrecht 

Evangelos Alexoudis 

Louis G. Athans 

Panagiotis Christianis 

James Costas 

George A Dendrinos 

Thomas Dimitriou 

Kostas Dimitros 

John Dinos 

Peter Doulis 

Leonidas Exadaktilos 

John G. Frangakis 

Peter Frangakis 

Dimitrios Georgoulianos 

Nickolas Georgoulianos 

Kostas Giannikopoulos 

Konstantinos Kaintatzis 

Dimitrios M Kanos 

Emmanuel Kanos 

Haralampos Kanos 

Anthony Kaskabas 

Nick Kaskabas 

Panagiotis Kaskabas 

George M. Kerasinis 

Eleftherios Klekos-Pres 

Nontas Kontes 

Paul Mastoridis MD 

Antonios Mertis 

Athanasios Michailidis 

Thomas Jefferson 

Chapter #280-Westifield 

Markos Papadaniil 

George Stergiou 

Tsambikos Tsangaris 

George N. Tzaferos 

Konstantinos Tzaferos 

Stathi Afendoulis-Pres 

Nikolas Agathis 

William Agathis 

Athan Anest 

Gabriel Athenson 

Thomas T Bales 

Nicholas J. Bouras 

Theodore Bozonelis 

John R. Dillon 

Theodore Exarhakos 

Donald K. Freier 

Antonius Genakos 

Dino Genakos 

Van Grafas 

James H Holcomb 

Evans John 

Stelios Karamanis 

Christos J. Kiriakatis 

Constantien J. Kiriakatis 

Angelo Kostakes 

John K Kostonis MD 

Ernest P. Ladas 

Robert Loalbo 

Emanuel N. Logothetis 

Steve Manos 

Peter Markos 

James J. Mastakas 

Nicholas Mastakas 

Joseph F. O’ Sullivan 

Harry A. Panagos 

John M. Pappadopoulos 

Garfield Provel 

Gregory Psomas 

William M. Sallas PhD 

George Skorinko 

Paul G. Stappas 

Bill Theofanous 

Clement Thomas 

Peter L Tsirigotis Esq 

Alex Vasiliadis 

Strato N. Xenelis 

Constantine Zades 

William Zervakos 

Chis Zias 

Bergen Knights Chapter 

#285-Tenafly 

Demetrios P Bayiokos DDS 

Michael G Bonanos 

Christopher Coroneos PDG 

Eric Dulot 

Spephen E Ferranti 

Peter P Hilaris 

Nick Katsapis 

William Katsapis 

George Kiriakopoulos DDS 

Christopher Koliopoulos 

Gus Kramis 

Peter Lallos 

George Lilikas 

Mihail Lilikas 

Van Manolis 

Timothy Maravesias 

Mark J. Melis 

Athan Mergus 

Constantine Mikelis-Pres 

Peter Nannas 

Gary Nikolaidis 

Tasos Nicholson 

George J Padin 

George Papas 

Glenn Pappas 

Socrates Pappas 

Leonidas C. Patilis 

Charles J Pialtos 

John Pirsos 

Nicholas Pituras DDS 

Christos N Santorinios 

George N Sekas 

Vangelis Sophias 

George Souflis 

Stavro G Soussou 

Peter Stassou 

Nicholas Styliades 

William Tsanjoures 

Dr James Fr Tsigounis DDS 

Jordan Yuelys 

Andreas Zigouras 

Thomas Edison Chapter 

#287-Asbury Park 

Nicholas Antonios 

John Bardis 

Peter A. Billows 


Harry Chambarry 

George Constantinou 

George C Costidis 

Ioannis P Dimitroulakos 

Christopher Doumas MD 

Edward Felice 

Dennis Fokas 

Jerome Fokas 

Kostandinos Giannopoulos 

Dimitrios Hadjimarkos 

Onoufrios Ioannides 

Peter Kanellas 

Dennis Kapsaskis 

George L Karagias 

Lambros S. Karpodinis 

Theodore Kavarakas 

Vasilios Kokkinias 

Odysseas Kolasis 

Semos Kostidakis 

Louie Koumoutsos 

George Koustas 

George Koutsoukis 

George Kouvaris 

Edward L. Kraemer 

Peter J Lalli 

Nicholas Lappas 

Efthimi Liafopoulos 

Harry Limberis 

Kosta Linardakis Pt-Pres 

James G Loizos 

George E. Manolakakis 

Bob Menendez 

Theofilos Michalopoulos 

Jeffrey E Michals 

John T Michals 

George K. Moutis 

John J Murphy 

Aris Papageorge 

Arthur C. Pappaylion 

Stephen G. Pappayliou 

Steve J Paragioudakis MD 

Spiro Pappas 

John Peppas 

Peter L. Petros 

Georgios C Poniros 

Nicholas Poulos 

Michael Psomias 

Michael Sakelaris 

Peter C Sandilos 

Chris Skiadopoulos 

Peter Thomas 

Haralambos S Tsivicos 

James C. Tsivicos 

Savas C. Tsivicos 

Morris County Chapter 

#300-Randolph 

Christ W Anagnost 

Michael J Bigger-Pres 

John A. Borzekas 

Anthony R Bucco 

Anthony Bucco 

George Demitrack 

Yiannis Floropoulos 

Rodney Frelinghuysen 

John R. Kelly 

Antonios Louca 

Elias S Massad 

Nicholas J. Mastrodimos 

Nick Mavraganis 

George Milonas 

Spyros Moraitis 

John A. Pallis 

Efthimios Pappadopoulos 

George E. Petrides 

Peter Petrou, Esq. 

Edward V Rochford 

Apostolos Sakellaropoulos 

Peter C. Sedereas 

Steven J. Sedereas 

Constantine Sedereas PDG 

Eagle Rock Chapter #375 

W Orange 

Athos Anastasiades 

Andreas M. Antoniou 

Pantelis Athanasiou 

Apolon P. Buclary 

John Chambous 

Gordon Condos 

Soterios C. Cosmas 

Efthymios Daniskas MD 

Takis P. Dionisos 

Thomas G. Geannakakes 

Peter P. Janulis 

Paul Kalamaras 

Constantinos Kintiroglou MD 

Peter P. Kokidis-Pres 

Angelo Kontogianis 

Michael Kottas 

Antonis Kovas 

Paul E Kovatis 

Charles Kurebanas 

Louis Loizou 

Tom Loucopoulos 

James Manis 

Tony Markouris 

George Marmar 

Spiros Meleas 

Anastasis Michael 

Lazaros K Michailidis PhD 

Peter A. Miliotis, CPA 

Michael Miltiades 

Chris Moustakis 

Panayiotis Panayiotou 

Angelo J. Pantazes 

Milton Pantazis 

George M. Pappas 

Jordan Papadopoulos 

Theofanis Peepas 

Thomas Savvides 

Peter G. Sergiou 

Chris Sophos 

Dean Sophos 

Jim Sumas 

Vasilios T Tsapanides 

Gus Tsilikos 

Thomas Tsilionis 

Vasilios Tsilionis 

Konstantinos Tsoukalas 

Spiros Tsoukalas 

E. James Vardakis 

Peter A Vardakis 

Constantine Vovakes 

Wildwood Chapter #450- 

N Wildwood 

Evangelos Giourous 

Harry G Karavangelas 

Lester Katsanis PhD 

Peter Kellis 

James Konides 

Nicholas D Konides 

Gust C Kraras PDG 

Kenneth H Maier 

William A. Mitchell-Pres 

Antonios Papageorgiou 

Kosta Papaspanos 

Anthony Trivellis 

Ramapo Chapter #453-Wyckoff 

Mario Afram 

Evans C. Agrapidis, Esq 

Constantine Aletras 

Anthony Amoratis 

Nick Amoratis 

Nick Apostolou 

Dimitrios Argyros 

Anton Ayvas 

Emanuel Ayvas 

Andrew C Bacalakis 

Con Bacalakis 

Michael Ballai 

George Bayiokos 

George H. Bedoya 

Michael Bojekian 

Stephen Bojekian 

Andrew Boulos 

Philip A. Bufis 

Arthur M. Chagares 

Rich Chaplawski 

Charles S Charllis 

Constantine Chassapis PhD 

Kyriakos M. Christodoulou 

Salvatore Cicatiello 

Michael G. Comas, Esq 

George Corniotes 

James C. Coromilas, MD 

Dimitri C. Cotelidis 

Marc Demetriou 

Nick Dimitriades 

Dimitri Dimitriades 

Theodore Dimitriou 

Richard Dolinsky 

Harry N. Dounchis, PhD 

Constantine Drakakis 

Nicholas G Drivanos 

Plato Eliades 

Timothy Fonseca 

William Fonseca 

Nick G. Gagis 

Evangelos Galeos 

Scott Garrett 

George Gasparis 

James Giokas 

Athan D Gougousis 

Paul A. Goulet 

Andreas Hajiyerou 

Steve Hambos 

Nick Hatzoglu 

Chuck G Humblias 

Peter Humblias Esq 

Vasilios Ikonomidis 

Christos Ioanidis 

Anastasios Ioannou 

Andrew Kalamaridis 

Steve Kalas 

John Karanikolas 



Theodore Karas 

Christopher T Karounos Esq 

Nicholas C. Karras 

Alex Karsos 

Bill Karsos 

Othonas Katechis 

Vasilis Katsikiotis PhD 

Nicholas A. Kiritsis 

Chris Kitsos 

Constantine Kolovos 

John Kolovos 

Arthur C Kominos 

Nicholas Kominos 

John Komninos 

Thomas Komninos 

John H. Koulouthros 

Peter Kyriakoulis-Pres 

Gus Lainis 

Ernest J. Laios 

Eddie Lascala 

Angelo Lefer 

Robert T. Lemond 

Constantine Lenas 

James Lipane 

Vincent J. Long 

Michael Maris 

Michael J. Marose 

Jim Maroules 

James Maroulis 

Basil P. Mavrovitis 

Bassilios C. Megariotis 

Joseph C Megariotis 

Michael Meidanis 

George Mellides 

Chris Mellis 

Louis Mellis 

Nicholas Michaels 

Vassilios Milcos 

Thomas S. Monfried, Esq 

Theodore Monos 

James Fr Moulketis 

Harry Naftpliotis, PhD PT 

Nicholas Nakis 

Dimitrios Nannas 

Nicolas Nicolaou 

James P Nonas 

Douglas H Oberkircher 

Christopher Orros 

Dimitri Panayotopoulos 

Peter Panteleakis 

Costas Papadopoulos 

Nicholas Papadopoulos 

George N. Pappas 

Nicholas Pappas 

Thomas N. Pappas PSG 

George Paschalis 

Rick Peluso 

Charles D. Pflager 

Kleanthis Phili 

Emmanuel Pittas 

Elias Plomartelos 

John A. Proxenos, PhD 

John Psomas 

Constantine Rossakis MD 

Thomas Sakaris 

Leonidas Savas 

Savas Savas 

Paul Savidis 

Chris Savoglou 

Constantine Skamas 

Constantine S. Sedereas 

Michael Sedereas 

Peter Seremetis 

Steven J. Sfugaras 

John Skoutakis 

Constantine Soukas 

William Soukas 

Donald E. Sliker 

Niko Spiridakis 

Dean Symeonides 

Micheal Symeonides 

Peter Tahinos 

James Thasites 

Michael Theodorobeakos 

Sammy J. Thomas 

Menelaos Toscos-Judge 

Norman A. Tsacalis 

John Tsadilas 

Peter Tsairis, MD 

Nick Tsapatsaris P.E. 

Peter S. Tsatsaronis, DDS 

Dean Tselepis 

Nicholas U. Tselepis 

Gus Tsocanos 

Elias Tsoukas, MD 

Ted Vittas PDG 

John Vittas 

Philip Vogis PDG 

John Zannikos 

John Zervas 

Peter Zervas 

George Zorbas 

Jon Zymaris 

Ocean County Chapter #467- 

Toms River 

Costas Callas 

Thomas A Christie 

Vassos R Chrysanthou PDG 

Constantine Cousoulis 

Steve S Crist 

James J Dimitrion 

George Drivanos 

James G Drivanos 

Jeremiah Ferentinos 

Aristotelis Floros 

George Gamvas 

Lazer Garo 

Gabriel Gregory OD 

Norman V James PDG 

Andreas C. Kaiafas 

Gus Kakavas 

John N Kaklamanis 

Louis Karagias 

Socon Karakoglou 

Chris C Karamanos 

Nufry Kartalis 

Perry Kelly 

Jerry Kodopidis 

Steve Kodopidis 

Demetrios Koutsoubis 

Christos Koutsoumpas 

Savas M Kyriacou 

George Kyriakakis 

Louis Larres 

Peter Lines 

Steve Lioumis PDG 

George M Lobman 

Thomas S Marciano 

James O Marlys MD 

Joseph B Mccarson III 

Lazarus Mccarson 

Christopher Mitchel 

Peter Mitros 

Nicholas Nichols 

Paul Pappas 

Alfred D Peters 

Micheal R Petrizzo 

Peter Pettemerides-Pres 

Gus Ploumitsakos 

Nicholas Z Raissis 

Robert E Rood 

John Sarris MD 

Sotiris Sergiou 

John Sevastakis 

Dionysus J Skopelitis 

Anthony E Tsaptsinos 

Nicholas E. Tsaptsinos 

Ernie N Tsaptsinos PDG 

Anthony Tsokos 

Antonios Verikos 

Efstratios Vidalis 

Stavros Xanthacos PDG 

John Xyloportas 

Garden State Chapter 

#517-Holmdel 

Ernest Antholis Jr 

Steve Bontales 

Robert W Bucco Jr 

Stellios G. Christodoulou 

Vincent F Congemi 

Steve Drogaris 

Leonidas Drogaris MD 

Stavros Fotinos 

Robert Fourniadis, Esq-Pres 

James Geaneas 

Theodosios Hadjitheodosiou 

Nasim Ibrahim 

George Karatzia PDG 

George Katsingris 

Peter G Kollydas 

Steve Kontos 

Basil Kotsis 

Timmy Koukoumis 

George N Kouvaras 

Gus Liapis 

Michael Loizou 

Philip Lopresti 

Stephen T Makrinos 

Anthony Manoleas 

Zack Moros Sr. 

Jim Nikitopoulos 

Demetri Orfanitopoulos 

Savvas Papasavas 

Vasilios Parlamis 

Parry M Peters 

Florio Petrou 

Sotiris Petrou 

Constatinos Phillipou 

Nicholas Plakoudas 

Gregory Ploussas 

Emanuel G. Tsarnas, Esq 

John Tsoukaris 

George Vakkou 

Gregory J. Vergos MD 

Artie Wassif 


AHEPAYouth 

DISTRICT FIVE HALLOWEEN PARTY 

The District Five Sons held a successful Halloween party at the A.H.E.P.A. 

house in Trenton, on October 27th, 2012. There 100% representation 

from all of the active chapters of the district, in addition to many of our 

Greek friends outside of the Sons. The Sons hired a prominent DJ giving an 

atmosphere of kefi. The Lodge also offered a costume contest, food, and an open 

bar. With the tremendous generosity of the Trenton A.H.E.P.A., Mr Asteris 

Fanikos, and the guidance of the District Sons Advisor Mr. Ted Vittas, along with 

the teamwork of the entire Sons Lodge the event was a great success. We hope 

to see you all again in next year’s Halloween Party! 

Piscataway Sons First Luncheon 

The New Brunswick Sons Kanaris Chapter 177 led the new fiscal 

year with a philanthropically driven luncheon, on September 30th, 

2012. The Sons objectives for this event was four dimensional, 

encourage charitable deeds within the organization, establish 

a public image within the church community, inspire eligible 

candidates, and to experience proper procedures for running events 

to the newly active chapter. The luncheon was spearheaded by 

President George K. Sarris (also the District Lt. Governor), Vice 

President Nick Albanese (also the District Marshall), and the 

Chapter’s Public Relation Committee (George Stavrianidis and 

Dionisios Bourodimos). The Chapter’s first event surpassed all 

expectations. This leading charitable event carved a path of a 

continuance of philanthropy by enabling us with necessary tools 

and ambitions, to new innovative ways of aiding our community. 

The chapter engaged the church community with a well prepared 

introductory/thank you speech, solidifying the public image 

created by the event. Due to the success of the luncheon one new 

member was initiated into the order, with a second one awaiting 

to be initiated. Finally, the team effort of the various committees 

and members exemplified coordination through an on-hands 

experience, instilling unity and respect within the chapter. 

With the help of the Chapter’s members, the A.H.E.P.A., the 

Sons Advisors, and the donors, the luncheon was a great success. 

It fulfilled initial objectives and established a credible treasury 

account. Special thanks are due to Mr. Nick Banis, Mr. Carmine 

Albanese, the Piscataway A.H.E.P.A., for their unmatchable 

support, and Omega Diner, Bridgewater Diner, Hillsborough Star 

and Colonial Diner for their delicious dishes! 

NICHOLAS ELIADES IS 

ELEVATED TO EAGLE SCOUT 

Nicholas Eliades of Wayne NJ was surrounded 

by his family and members of the Wyckoff 

community as part of Nicholas’ elevation 

as an Eagle Scout. In a ceremony on Saturday, 

November 24th Nicholas was elevated to the top 

rank in scouting. His service project, which earned 

him the honor, was the cleanup and beautification 

of the basement at St Nicholas Church in Wyckoff. 

Nicholas is a member of the Sons of Pericles Patritha 

Chapter of Wyckoff. He was awarded a plaque by the 

Sons District Advisor, Ted Vittas and an icon of his 

namesake, Saint Nicholas by Phil Vogis, Facilities 

Manager, on behalf of St Nicholas Church. Giving 

the benediction at his ceremony was Rev. Fr James 

Moulketis of St Nicholas Church. Nick is the son of 

Maios and Alice Eliades. 



AHEPAYouth 

Sons Delegation Attends Ahepa Family 

Governors’ Conference In Washington, DC 

Chapter presidents and representatives from across the country 

attended the AHEPA Family Governors’ Conference held in Washington 

DC from September 21 through September 23. At the conference, 

delegates attended a meeting hosted by the Sons of Pericles Supreme 

Lodge to discuss future events for the upcoming year. Chapters made 

presentations about local and district plans including basketball 

tournaments, dances, and other annual events that have been successful 

in the past years. The Sons delegation also joined the Maids of Athena 

for a presentation by the president and co-founder of FARA (Friedriech’s 

Ataxia Research Alliance), Ron Bartek. FARA is this year’s joint 

national project for the Sons of Pericles and Maids of Athena. 

Following the meetings held on Saturday, Sons and Maids received a 

private charter bus tour of Washington, D.C. In addition to seeing the 

entire area, participants had the opportunity to walk around famous 

attractions such as the White House, Capitol Building, and other 

monuments. In the evening, Sons and Maids attended a dinner and 

cocktail event held by the AHEPA Family at headquarters. The weekend 

was a very beneficial event that was full of fun and memorable moments. 

The Sons of Pericles Supreme Lodge left very excited and inspired by 

the enthusiasm demonstrated by chapter representatives for the National 

Project and upcoming year. 

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On October 11, 2012 the first AHEPA regional golf tournament was held in Ewing, NJ. 

Supreme Athletic Director, PSP Ike Gulas was excited and appreciative of the host chapter, 

Trenton #72, where 70 golfers competed for winning low net and low gross placement in the 

National Tournament, to be played at the Supreme Convention. The medal play winners both 

came from AHEPA chapter #515. Peter Mossaidis won low gross and James Sioutis won low net. 

At the awards buffet, Ike Gulas communicated his thanks and appreciation to all those 

in attendance. And Supreme Governor Jimmy Kokotas from New York, National Board of 

Trustees Vice Chairman Lee Millas, and Executive Director Basil Mossaidis all spoke on the 

renewed athletic program for this year. 

A video of this event can be found at http://cosmosphilly.com/videos/trenton-ahepa-hosts-11th-annual-golf-tourney/ 

District Athletics Report 

By Nicholas Mariolis, District Athletic Director 

It is my privilege to provide a report of athletic events that 

occurred in District 5. 

Over the summer several fishing trips took place where anglers set 

sail to catch fluke and bluefish. This included the Trenton chapter’s 

trip. Many fish were caught and stories were told. 

Other events include golf outings by the Camden (Cherry Hill) 

and Garden State (Holmdel) chapters. Trenton too hosted their 

tournament which this year became the first Mid Atlantic Regional 

tournament. All funds are going towards AHEPA missions for 

scholarship and philanthropy. 

The first bowling challenge of the season was issued by Cherry Hill 

to the Trenton chapter. Cherry Hill was anchored by PDG George 

Horiates, with Jimmy Rozanitis, George Pappas and Steve Marmarou 

fiercely competing with the Trenton brothers. The Trenton team was 

led by PDG Lee Millas, Dino Demetriou and Asteris Fanikos. It was a 


fun filled gam but at the end Trenton got the victory. We are looking 

forward to additional bowling matches between other chapters. 

Other ideas for the spring are for a father/son paintball outing. If 

you are interested you may contact me at nickmariolis@hotmail.com 

or (973)-342-2544 or Asteris Fanikos at afanikos@hotmail.com or 

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CHRISTMAS GATHERINGS 

The District Lodges of the AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope celebrated 

with a dinner on Sunday, December 9th at the Skylark Diner in Edison. 

The Past District 5 Governors met for their annual Christmas dinner at the 

KC Prime Steakhouse in Lawrencville, NJ on Thursday, December 13th. 



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OBITUARIES OF 

Our Departed Brothers 

May Their Memories Be Eternal in Our Hearts 

George J. Andresakes, 98, passed away 

peacefully on Aug. 4, 2012, at Crane’s Mill in 

Caldwell, N.J. George was born and raised in 

Montclair. After attending Montclair High School, 

he received a scholarship to Lafayette College in 

Easton, Pa. He was active in the choir and theater 

and was captain of the cheerleading squad and 

a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity. Upon 

his graduation in 1936, he attended Harvard Law 

School, from which he graduated in 1939. In 1942, he married Louise 

Giblin, also of Montclair. The couple lived in Upper Montclair, N.J., where 

they raised five children. George started his own law practice, Connell 

and Andresakes, in Montclair, and eventually became general counsel for 

Village Supermarkets. He worked for the company until his retirement, and 

remained on the board of directors until 2004. He was also a prominent 

member of New Jersey’s Greek community, serving in various positions in 

AHEPA and eventually rising to the position of District Governor. George 

retired to Mantoloking Shores, N.J., and Marco Island, Fla. 

George A. Cummings, 82, of Vineland, 

died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at Cooper University 

Hospital, Camden. Born in New Castle, Pa., he was 

a resident of Vineland for 44 years. George was a 

veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United 

States Army. He was employed by the City of 

Vineland for more than 20 years in the engineering 

department as a draftsman. He attended and was an 

active member of the Greek Orthodox Church of 

St. Anthony. He was a past officer and member of the South Jersey Chapter 

#162 of the Order of AHEPA and the Moose Lodge of Vineland. He enjoyed 

studying the Bible. And also enjoyed photography and his stamp collection, 

but most of all he enjoyed his family and friends. 

Arthur G. Gussias passed away Monday evening, June 25, 2012. He 

was 88. Born in New Brunswick, ASrthur graduated from New Brunswick 

High School and then Rutgers University. Mr Gussias was a veteran of WWII 

serving as a Master Sargent in the US Army. He retired from a career at New 

Brunswick Sheet Metal Works after 35 years. He is a past President of the St 

George Greek Orthodox Church in Piscataway. Mr Gussias was a recipient of 

the Monroe Chapter 75 Distinguished Service Award and the was honored 

with the same award by the Rotarians. Mr. Gussias is survived by his wife 

Jenny M Curatola Gussias and his four children and two step-children. 

Archimandrite Alexander Kile passed 

away on Thursday, June 7, 2012, at the age of 56. 

He was born in Istanbul (Constantinople), Turkey, 

on February 5th 1956. He finished his elementary 

education in the Greek educational system in 

Istanbul and then he enrolled in the private 

French Benedictine High School Saint Benoit. In 

1974 he immigrated to Toronto, Canada where he 

finished his High School Education at the French- 

Canadian High School of Etienne Brulee. In I976 he enrolled to Hellenic 

College in Brookline, MA, and then continued his Theological Studies at 

the Aristotelian University, in Thessaloniki, Greece, where he graduated 

with honors from the School of Theology in 1985. On December 1986 

Rev. Kile was ordained priest at Saint Spyridon, Washington Heights, 

Manhattan, New York. On December 25 1990, he was elevated to the rank 

of Archimidrite. Rev Kile served 7 parishes in his lifetime and most recently 

at Saint Demetrios of Union, NJ. 

James (Dimitrios) Kogamihalis, age 83, went home to be with 

the Lord on Friday, June 15, 2012. Mr. Kogamihalis was born in Frederick, 

Maryland. As a young man, he worked for the HVAC Corp. and later as an 

inspector for the State Highway Dept. before his retirement in 1985. He 

was a renowned jazz collector. He was actively involved in his church being 

instrumental in the coffee hour, festival, youth sports activities, summer 

camps, youth groups, also AHEPA President, Young at Heart-attended both 

studies, and mailing coordinator. Mr. Kogamihalis is survived by his sister, 

Despina (Della) Savopoulos; and brother-in-law, 

Basil (Bill) Savopoulos. 

Thomas Kouridakis died on Thursday at 

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New 

Brunswick with his loving family by his side. He 

was 85 years old. Mr. Kouridakis was born in New 

Brunswick and lived in the city before moving 

to Somerset in 1962. He was a graduate of New 

Brunswick High School Class of 1946 and received 

a Bachelor’s Degree in business from Rider College. He was employed as an 

Appraiser for the NJ Department of Transportation, Right of Way Division. 

He retired in 1992.He was a member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church 

in Piscataway for many years. He served as Church President from 1978- 

2003, served on the festival committee for 39 years and was currently serving 

on the Church Board of Directors. Mr. Kouridakis was a longtime member 

of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive 

Association Monroe Chapter 75. 

Nicholas Moustakas, of Haworth, passed 

away on September 25, 2012. Beloved husband of 

Kanella (nee Ortzanis). Devoted father of Marianna 

Eby and her husband Jeffrey, Thanie Petikas and her 

husband Theodore. Nicholas was Parish President 

at Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church in Jersey 

City, as well as a founding director of the Community 

Center and Consecration of that church. He was a 35 year member of St. 

John’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Tenafly, a member of AHEPA and Past 

President of Zodohos Pighi of Andros. He was the founder of the N.G.M. 

Valley Diner in Closter. He will be remembered for his devotion to his 

beloved wife, children and grandchildren, his endless generosity to all that 

knew him, his charismatic smile and personality, his love for his home in 

Batsi Andros Greece and the church. His grace, elegance and memory will 

be eternal. 



James Gus Poulos, age 89, of Fort Lee, passed 

on July 9, 2012. He was born August 24, 1922 and 

grew up in Union City, NJ and graduated from 

Union Hill High School in June 1941. Lived in Fort 

Lee since 1953. Obtained a BS from NYU School of 

Education in 1959 and taught Industrial Art Shop 

at Fort Lee High School 1959-1960. He went into 

private sector as an Estimator for Industrial and Navy 

Pumps. In 1988 he retired from Worthington Pumps 

in Harrison, NJ after 19 years of service. He served 

his country proudly in the Navy during WWII as Radar Technician and 

taught radar technology to the Russian Navy stationed in Staten Island. 

On February 6, 1947 he married Vivian (nee; Petrakis) at Sts Constantine 

& Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Brooklyn, NY. Member of the St. 

John the Theologian Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral in Tenafly, 

NJ since 1969. Served on the Parish Council for 15 Years and was a 

founding member as well as President for two years of Kali Parea in 1997. 

Jim is also a member of AHEPA Bergen Knights Chapter #285 since 2001. 

On May 8, 2006 he was presented with an Icon of St. John Chrysostom by 

his Eminence Metropolitan Evangelos of NJ, for selfless Christian offering 

of time, treasure and talent. Jim was also a founding member of the Greek 

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of seven children, Prodromos was born in 1933 to 

Vasilios and Zouboulia Psiris in Kardamena, Kos, 

Greece. 

Following graduation from high school, Prodromos 

attended Prometheas, a technical school where he 

received training to be a ships mechanic. He then 

joined the Royal Navy of Greece where he served 

as a ship’s mechanic. With very little money in his pocket and seeking 

opportunity and fortune, Prodromos emigrated to the United States in 

1956. With the help of his cousin, Irene Romeo, he met his future wife in 

Washington Heights, New York. Her name was Haido Tsonos and it was 

love at first sight! They married in 1960 and the young couple settled in 

Washington Heights and started a family. Their 1st born was Bill and a year 

later Leo, their 2nd born, was born. Prodromos opened up his 1st business, 

a luncheonette, in the Wall Street area of New York City and continued 

to prosper by opening and operating several restaurants in New York and 

New Jersey. Prodromos was an active member and officer of various Greek- 

American social organizations representing immigrants from his native 

land; they included the Koakos Syllogos Hippocrates and the Ramapo 

Chapter #453 of AHEPA. 

James Youlios, 89, of Woodland Park, N.J., passed away on 

Wednesday, April 11, 2012. James was an archon of the Greek Orthodox 

Church and served at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Westfield, 

the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey and the Archdiocese 

of America in New York; he served on the board of trustees of St. Basil 

Academy in Garrison, N.Y. and worked tirelessly with the National 

Stewardship Ministries. He was an active member of IEEE, AHEPA and 

American Legion Post 44. James served in the U.S. Navy during World 

War II aboard the battleship U.S.S. Texas. He was the beloved husband 

of Angeliki (nee Colonias); devoted father of Stephen (Laura) of Santa 

Clarita, Calif., Cathy of Hong Kong and George (Alison) of Wayne, N.J. 

He will be remembered as a strong, dedicated man who was devoted to his 

family and his church. 

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November 15, 2013 

Brothers and Sisters of the AHEPA Family: 

I am pleased to write you today on behalf of the Biennial Banquet Committee, to invite and provide you 

pertinent information regarding the 40 th Biennial Banquet scheduled for Wednesday May 22, 2013 in 

Washington, DC. 

This year’s banquet is a very special one. We are honoring members of Congress, members of the Hellenic 

Caucus and members who support our Hellenic causes. It is our American sense of pride and community 

which brings us together to educate our members of Congress about our issues and more importantly about 

AHEPA. Additionally, AHEPA will be honoring members of the military by honoring the Tomb of the 

Unknowns. This black tie event will be held at the: 

Willard Intercontinental Hotel 

1401 Pennsylvania Ave, NW 

Washington, DC 20004 

The special AHEPA room rate is $259.00; please call reservations at (202) 628-9100 

Please mention the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association 

This year we will be asking every chapter to purchase a table in support of our banquet. I will be contacting 

our table “captains” in hopes of having a sellout crowd. We have limited seating for this year’s banquet, so 

everyone is asked to act quickly. AHEPA headquarters will send formal invitations to every congressperson, 

but they need to hear from their constituents. 

This letter is being sent to you to give you advance notice and we urge you to prepare your friends and 

family for an enjoyable time in our Nation's Capital. We are making arrangements to have the AHEPA 

Capitol Hill day session earlier in the day, so please make every effort to attend this special event. The 

Committee and I hope you seriously consider attending this year’s banquet, it will be most memorable. 

Please contact AHEPA headquarters with any questions, Thank you. 

Fraternally, 

Lee J. Millas 

Lee J. Millas 

2013 General Chairman 

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