Recognized in Rome as one of the best publications of philanthropic organizations

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1 ΣΟ ΒΔΛ ΤΥΗ Recognized in Rome as one of the best publications of philanthropic organizations ΜΔΓΑΛΟΣΑΤΡΟ ΣΟΤ ΩΣΖΡΟ * ΜΔΣΑΛΛΗΟ ΑΓΗΟΤ ΠΑΤΛΟΤ * ΒΡΑΒΔΗΟ ΑΚΑΓΖΜΗΑ ΑΘΖΝΩΝ * ΓΗΠΛΩΜΑ ΚΟΗΝΩΝΗΚΖ ΠΡΟΝΟΗΑ ΓΗΓΛΩΖ ΔKΓΟΖ ΣΖ ΔΝΩΖ ΔΤΡΤΣΑΝΩΝ ΑΜΔΡΗΚΖ «ΣΟ ΒΔΛΟΤΥΗ» ΑΠΟ ΣΟ 1947 PUBLISHED QUARTERLY * Volume #72 * Issue #305 * APRIL-JUNE 2017 * velouchi@bellsouth.net * Αθηέξσκα ζην 73 ν Σπλέδξην Tribute to the 73 rd Velouchi Convention

2 «ΣΟ ΒΔΛΟΤΥΗ» Σξηκεληαία Έθδνζε ηεο Ένωζηρ Δςπςηάνων Αμεπικήρ 121 Greenwich Road #212 * Charlotte, NC Tel.: (704) * Fax: (704) Velouchi@bellsouth.net * ΔΚΓΟΣΖ/ΤΝΣΑΚΣΖ Διεπζέξηνο Κ. Πεξνχιαο * ΤΜΒΟΤΛΔΤΣΗΚΖ ΔΠΗΣΡΟΠΖ Διεπζεξία Νηθνπνχινπ νθία Καδάθνπ * Όιγα Κνληνλίθα * ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP $ Chapter Dues Members At-large: $45.00 BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE BOARD President: Laura Nixon 1 st Vice President: James Chulkas 2 nd Vice President: Bobby Tsiabassis 1 st Secretary: Sophia Kazakos 2 nd Secretary: Mary Ann Contogiannis 1 st Treasurer: James Kastriches 2 nd Treasurer: Peter Spero BOARD MEMBERS Andrew Kampiziones Chapter # 1 Panagia Prousiotissa* Florence, SC George Anagnostopoulos Chapter # 2 Markos Botsaris Fayetteville, NC John Kortesis Chapter # 3 O Platanos Winston Salem, NC Nick Apostolopoulos Chapter # 4 O Elatos Charlotte, NC Jim Paliouras Chapter # 5 To Kleithi Bur/GBO/Chapel Hill Andrew Katsigiannis Chapter # 6 Athanasios Karpenisiotis Asheville, NC Dr. James F. Kotsianas Chapter # 7 Sotira Knoxville, TN Bobby Ziogas Chapter # 8 Megdova Roanoke, VA Nick Demopoulos Chapter # 9 Kefalovriso Greenville, SC Chriss Poulos Chapter # 10 Itia Washington, DC Constantinos Kalevas Chapter # 11 Liontari Hampton Roads, VA Evangelos Moutogiannis Chapter # 12 Roumeli New Haven, CT John Kokkinos Chapter #13 Evrytania Chicago, IL Thomas Skordas Chapter # 14 Agia Triatha Richmond, VA Spiro Xenos Chapter # 15 To Psilo Nero Seattle, WA Spiros Kardambikis Chapter # 16 O Katsantonis New Castle, PA James Caras Chapter # 17 O Aetos Atlanta, GA Angeliki Lloyd Chapter #18 O Agios Taxiarhis Camp Hill, PA Joy Dascalakis Daughters of Evrytania STANDING COMMITTEES IN U.S.A COMMITTEES SCHOLARSHIP: Jimmy N. Kontos (Chair) * jim.n.kontos@gmail.com, Sophia Kazakos (Co-Chair), Vicki Kappas-Keriazes, Tom Skenteris, Larry Peroulas, Dr. James Kotsianas, Bobby Tsiabassis, Hristos Dallas, Maria Peslis. 2. CONSTITUTION AND BY LAWS: Bobby Ziogas (Chair) * rziogas@gfdg.com, Stavros Trastelis, Theo Nixon, Dr. Paul Dallas, Dr. Jim Kotsianas, Ted Kazakos, John Demos. 3. PRESS & INFORMATION: Sophia Kazakos (Chair) * sophiakazakos@gmail.com, Valerie Garilas (Vice Chair), all Chapter Correspondents. 4. MEMBERSHIP-SUBSCRIPTION: Jim Chulkas (Chair), * jchulkas25@gmail.com. All Chapter Presidents. 5. GRIEVANCES AND DISPUTES: Kostas Kazakos (Chair), * kkaz104987@aol.com, Tom Nixon (Vice Chair), Bill Skenteris, John Peslis, Dr. Mary Ann Contogiannis. 6. PROPERTY & ASSETS: James Cavalaris (Chair) * cavalarisrealty@aol.com, Jimmie Pourlos (Vice Chair), Tom Skenteris, James Kastriches, Nick Bakatsias (Charlotte), Executive Committee. 7. PREPARATION OF ANNUAL CONVENTIONS COMMITTEE: Jimmy Chulkas (Chair), * jchulkas25@gmail.com, Nick Demas, Jim Canavos, John Makkas, Nick Skenteris, James Lalas. 8. YOUTH: Katie Chulkas (Chair) * chulkaskatie@yahoo.com, Ntina Pappas (Co-Chair), Valerie Garilas, Vasili Tsolias, Frances Skenteris, Chrisoula Chulkas, Maria Chulkas, Patricia Kalevas, Dr. Takie Hondros (Advisor). 9. MUTUAL INTEREST AND ALTRUISM: The Executive Board Members. 10. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: The Executive Committee consists of the 7 elected officers of the Association: The President, the Vice-President and Second Vice-President, the Secretary and Second Secretary, and the Treasurer and Second Treasurer. 11. ADVISORY TO THE BOARD: John G. Peslis (Chair) *brahma10@comcast.net, All Velouchi Past Presidents. 12. NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Stavros Trastelis (Chair) * strastelis@yahoo.com, John G. Peslis, Nick Apostolopoulos, James Caras, Jim Tasios, Gus Hodges, Dr. Steve Hodges. 13. REPRESENTATIVES IN GREECE: Dr. Ioannis Yfantopoulos (Chair) , yfantopoulos@gmail.com, Kostas Avrambos (Vice Chair), Pantelis Vlahos (Vice-Chair). 14. FINANCIAL ADVISORY: Dr. James Kotsianas (Chair) * jfkdds@comcast.net, Dr. Steve Hodges (Co-Chair), George Kroustalis, Tommy Pappas, Jimmy Koutsokalis. 15. NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS: Jim Tasios (Chair) * jtasios@triad.rr.com, Larry Peroulas (Vice Chair), Kostas Kazakos, Tom Skenteris, Helen Paliouras, John Peslis, James N. Chulkas, Bess Dimos. 16. INFORMATION/TECHNOLOGY/COMMUNICATION: Jimmy Georgiou (Chair) jimmygeorgiou@hotmail.com, Panagiotis Steele, Jimmy N. Kontos, Larry Peroulas, Dr. Ioannis Yfantopoulos (Athens-Greece). 17. PUBLIC RELATIONS: The seven members of the Executive Board. 18. CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Tom Nixon (Chair) * kardara@bellsouth.net, Tasos Hasapis (Vice Chair), George Dais, Velouchi Board of Trustees. 19. EDITORIAL BOARD: Larry Peroulas (Chair/Editor) * velouchi@bellsouth.net, John G. Peslis, Jimmy N. Kontos, Olga Kleto, Sophia Kazakos. 20. AUDITING COMMITTEE: Tommy Pappas (Chair) , apappas894@aol.com, Arthur Pappas, Tom Nixon, George Retsios, Kostas Kazakos. 21. RAFFLE: Tom Nixon (Chair) * kardara@bellsouth.net, George Katergaris (Vice Chair), James Kastriches (Treasurer), Danny Ziozios, Tom Skenteris, John Peslis, Mike Pistiolis, Chapter Presidents. AD HOC COMMITTEES IN U.S.A 1. EDUCATION & CULTURE: Larry Peroulas (Chair) * velouchi@bellsouth.net Dr. Ioannis Yfantopoulos (Vice Chair), Jim Tasios, Stavros Trastelis. 2. REPRESENTATIVES TO GREEK/AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS IN THE US: Executive Board Members. 3. CHAPTER VISITATIONS: The Executive Board Members and all Velouchi Past Presidents. 4. CONVENTION ADVISORY: Sophia Kazakos (Chair), Tom Skenteris, Dr. Paul Dallas, Executive 5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TASK FORCE: Bobby Ziogas (Chair), Sophia Kazakos, Dr. Paul Dallas, George Dais, Dr. Mary Ann Contogiannis, Laura Nixon, Jimmy Chulkas. COMMITTEES IN GREECE 1. SCHOLARSHIPS IN ATHENS: Dr. Ioannis Yfantopoulos (Chair): * yfantopoulos@gmail.com, Panagiotis K. Vlahos (Vice Chair), Christos Giannakopoulos (Secretary), Kostas Abrambos, Pantelis Vlahos, Epamenontas Tsiampokalos, Evangelos Niavis, Theofanis Saxonis. 2. SCHOLARSHIPS IN KARPENISSI: Pantelis Vlahos (Chair): / , Kostas Kostopoulos (Director of Koinoniki Pronoia), Lambros Karanikas (Vice Chair), Ioannis Economides (Secretary). 3. BOARD REPRESENTATIVES TO THE GEROKOMEIO: Athanasios Nikopoulos - Pantelis Vlahos. EVRYTANIAN FOUNDATION BOARD Kostas Kazakos, Chair ( ) * Tom Nixon, Vice Chair ( ) Jimmy Chulkas, Secretary ( ) * Tommy Pappas, Treasurer ( ) John Fragakis, Asst. Secretary ( ) * George Retsios ( ) * Jim Canavos ( )

3 ΑΠΡΗΛΗΟ - ΗΟΤΝΗΟ 2017 «ΣΟ ΒΔΛΟΤΥΗ» 3 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE The past two successful Convention Chairs, Greenville (Jimmy Chulkas) and Winston Salem (Kostas Hodges) were directed by the General Assembly to make a detailed scheduling/record so future conventions will have some guidelines. This will make it easier for chapters to be willing to undertake the future conventions. Next year the 74th Annual Convention will be held in Washington, DC on June 15-17, 2018, and the chapter officers came to the Business meeting with planning reports and 'save-the-date' cards. They are excited to be hosting the next convention, and so many of us are eager to be going to DC. The new officers elected this year are as follows: Laura Nixon (president), Jimmy Chulkas (1st vice president), Alfred Barefoot (2nd vice president), Bobby Tsiabassis (1st secretary), Sophia Kazakos (2nd secretary), James Kastriches (1st treasurer), and Peter Spero (2nd treasurer). May each of you have a safe and wonderful summer, full of joy and laughter! Laura Nixon, President ==4 TH VELOUCHI BOT METING FOR == Dear Fellow Evrytanians and Friends, WOW, what a Convention! This was the 73rd Annual Evrytanian Velouchi Convention that was held this year in Winston-Salem, and what a fantastic job the Platanos Chapter did! A big Thank You to the Winston Salem Chapter, their Chapter President, Kostas Hodges, and the 12 member Steering Committee for the fantastic work that was done! They displayed wonderful planning, great preparations, and concise teamwork. The Chapter was invigorated! The Chapter President of the Daughters of Evrytania, Zoe Michaels and her whole team synchronized with the men to make the Event fantastic! It was very impressive to see so many young people, both young men and young women, coming together, and meeting weekly to see the Convention come to fruition. Two of the outstanding workers were Sammy J. Ballas and Stavros Karagiorgis. The chefs, Sam Gianopoulos and Pete Bobotsaris, which performed the cooking preparations for both the banquet and the picnic on Sunday, really outdid themselves! The youth night was a terrific success with over two hundred young people celebrating their vitality as they danced until nearly 3:00 in the morning. Snapshots from the Velouchi s last Board of Trustees Meeting in Winston-Salem, on Sunday, April 2, The Winston-Salem Chapter 73 rd Convention Organizing Committee is doing an outstanding job and all look forward to a very successful convention. They did it! VELOUCHI SCHOLARSHIPS Επενδύζηε ζηην Εκπαίδεςζη ηων Νέων μαρ με Υποηποθίερ πος Φέποςν ηο Όνομά ζαρ Η Έλσζε Δπξπηάλσλ Ακεξηθήο πξνζθέξεη πάλσ από $ ζε ππνηξνθίεο εηεζίσο ζηελ Ακεξηθή θαη Διιάδα. Όκσο, ιόγσ ηνπ αζηξνλνκηθνύ θόζηνπο ησλ δηδάθηξσλ θαη ηνπ κεγάινπ αξηζκνύ αηηήζεσλ πνπ ιακβάλνπκε, απεπζύλνπκε έθθιεζε πξνο όια ηα κέιε θαη θίινπο ηεο Έλσζεο λα ζπκβάινπλ ζηε ζεάξεζηε πξνζπάζεηά καο. Σώρα Μπνξείηε θη εζείο λα πξνζθέξεηε ηε δηθή ζαο ππνηξνθία πνπ ζα θέξεη ην όλνκά ζαο, ην όλνκα αγαπεκέλσλ ζαο πξνζώπσλ ή ηεο επηρείξεζήο ζαο. Βνεζήζηε θνξπθαίνπο αξηζηνύρνπο θαη αδύλακνπο νηθνλνκηθά Δπξπηάλεο θνηηεηέο, ζηελ Ακεξηθή θαη Διιάδα, λα πξαγκαηνπνηήζνπλ ηα εθπαηδεπηηθά ηνπο νξάκαηα. Οη ππνηξνθίεο απηέο κπνξνύλ λα ζπλδπαζηνύλ θάιιηζηα κε ηηο αμηόινγεο ππνηξνθίεο πνπ πξνζθέξεη ν εθπαηδεπηηθόο νξγαληζκόο ηνπ θαζεγεηή θαη πξνέδξνπ ηεο Διιεληθήο Δηαηξείαο «ΠΑΙΓΔΙΑ», Γξα Ηιία Τνκάδνπ, θαη λα ρξεζηκνπνηεζνύλ γηα αλαγλσξηζκέλεο ζπνπδέο θαη credits ησλ θνηηεηώλ καο ζε ειιεληθά παλεπηζηήκηα ζηελ Διιάδα. Γηα πεξηζζόηεξεο πιεξνθνξίεο επηθνηλσλήζηε καδί καο: velouchi@bellsouth.net Tel: (704)

4 APRIL - JUNE 2017 VELOUCHI 4 ΜΖΝΤΜΑ ΠΡΟΔΓΡΟΤ Αγαπηηά Μέλη, Φίλερ και Φίλοι, Σ ν θεηηλφ 73 ν Δηήζην πλέδξην ηεο Έλσζεο ζην Γνπίλζηνλ άιεκ ζηηο Ηνπλίνπ είρε ηεξάζηηα επηηπρία. Αμίδνπλ ζεξκά ζπγραξεηήξηα ζε φια ηα κέιε ηνπ ηνπηθνχ Σκήκαηνο ηνπ Βεινπρηνχ «Ο Πιάηαλνο» θαη ηδηαίηεξα ζηνλ πξφεδξφ ηνπ θ. Κψζηα Υαηδεθσζηφπνπιν θαη ηα κέιε ηεο Οξγαλσηηθήο Δπηηξνπήο ηνπ πλεδξίνπ. Όινη καδί δνχιεςαλ ζθιεξά θαη ην απνηέιεζκα μεπέξαζε θάζε πξνζδνθία. Καη φρη κφλνλ! Σν Σκήκα απηφ αλαδσνγνλήζεθε θαη ππφζρεηαη πνιιά γηα ηελ πεξαηηέξσ πνξεία ηεο Έλσζεο. Ζ πξφεδξνο ησλ Θπγαηέξσλ Δπξπηαλίαο ηνπ ηνπηθνχ Σκήκαηνο Εσή Michaels θαη ε νκάδα ηεο ζπλεξγάζζεθαλ κεζνδηθά κε ηελ νκάδα ησλ αλδξψλ θαη έθεξαλ έλα εμαηξεηηθφ απνηέιεζκα. Ήηαλ πνιχ εληππσζηαθφ λα βιέπνπκε ηφζνπο πνιινχο λένπο αλζξψπνπο, λένπο θαη λέεο, λα ζπλαληηνχληαη θαη λα ζπλεδξηάδνπλ εβδνκαδηαίσο γηα έλα πνιχ θαξπνθφξν ζπλέδξην. Γχν απφ ηνπο εμαηξεηηθνχο ζπnεξγάηεο ήηαλ ν Sammy J. Ballas θαη ν ηαχξνο Καξαγηψξγεο. Οη ζεθ ακ Γηαλλφπνπινο θαη Πηη Μπνκπνηζάξεο πνπ έθαλαλ ηηο πξνεηνηκαζίεο ησλ γεπκάησλ, ηφζν γηα ην ζπλέδξην, φζν θαη γηα ην πηθλίθ ηεο Κπξηαθήο, μεπέξαζαλ πξαγκαηηθά ηνπο εαπηνχο ηνπο! Ζ ειιεληθή βξαδηά ηεο Νενιαίαο ήηαλ κηα θαηαπιεθηηθή επηηπρία αθνχ πξνζήιθπζε πάλσ απφ δηαθφζηνπο λένπο πνπ κε ηε δσληάληα πνπ ηνπο ραξαθηεξίδεη ρφξεπαλ κέρξη ηηο 3:00 ην πξσί. Οη πξφεδξνη ησλ δπν ηειεπηαίσλ ζπλεδξίσλ ηεο Έλσζεο απφ ηα Σκήκαηα ηνπ Γθξίλβηι (Γεκ. Σζφιθαο) θαη ηνπ Γνπίλζηνλ άιεκ (Κψζηαο Υαηδεθσζηφπνπινο) πξνηάζεθαλ απφ ηε Γεληθή πλέιεπζε λ αλαιάβνπλ ηελ επζχλε θαηαγξαθήο θαηεπζπληήξησλ νδεγηψλ πνπ ζα ρξεζηκνπνηνχληαη γηα ηνλ ζρεδηαζκφ κειινληηθψλ ζπλεδξίσλ ηεο Έλσζεο. Απηφ ζα έρεη ζαλ απνηέιεζκα ηελ ελζάξξπλζε ησλ Σκεκάησλ λ αλαιακβάλνπλ πξφζπκα κειινληηθά ζπλέδξηα ηνπ Βεινπρηνχ. Σελ επφκελε ρξνληά ζα πξαγκαηνπνηεζεί ην 74 ν Δηήζην πλέδξην ζηελ Οπάζηλγθηνλ ζηηο Ηνπλίνπ Οη αμησκαηνχρνη ηνπ ηνπηθνχ Σκήκαηνο παξαβξέζεθαλ ζηηο εξγαζίεο ηεο Γεληθήο πλέιεπζεο θαη ελεκέξσζαλ ηα κέιε γηα ηηο ζπληνληζκέλεο πξνζπάζεηεο πνπ μεθίλεζαλ γηα ηελ επηηπρία θη απηνχ ηνπ ζπλεδξίνπ. Δίλαη φινη ηνπο πνιχ ελζνπζηαζκέλνη πνπ ζα θηινμελήζνπλ ην επφκελν ζπλέδξην θαη ραίξνληαη ηδηαίηεξα πνπ ηφζνη πνιινί απφ εκάο είλαη πξφζπκνη λα ην ηηκήζνπλ κε ηελ παξνπζία ηνπο. Οη αμησκαηνχρνη πνπ εμειέγεζαλ θέηνο γηα ηελ Δθηειεζηηθή Δπηηξνπή είλαη νη εμήο: Διεπζεξία Νηθνπνχινπ (Πξφεδξνο), Γεκήηξεο Σζφιθαο (1νο Αληηπξφεδξνο), Άιθξελη Μπέαξθννη (2νο Αληηπξφεδξνο), Μπάκπεο Σζηακπάζεο (1νο Γξακκαηέαο), νθία Καδάθνπ (2ε Γξακκαηέαο), Γεκήηξηνο Καζηξίηζεο (1νο Σακίαο) θαη Πίηεξ πίξν (2νο Σακίαο). Να έρεηε φινη ζαο έλα αζθαιέο θαη ζαπκάζην θαινθαίξη, γεκάην ραξά θαη γέιην! Ελεςθεπία Κ. Νικοπούλος, Ππόεδπορ

5 ΑΠΡΗΛΗΟ - ΗΟΤΝΗΟ 2017 «ΣΟ ΒΔΛΟΤΥΗ» 5 President s Message ==DAUGHTERS OF EVRYTANIA== Club. Kudos to Winston Salem Daughters President Zoe Michael. She and her team organized an exceptional event, from the 70 th anniversary scarves, to the speaker, to the village bingo game, there was something for everyone. It was wonderful to see generations of ladies enjoying themselves and competing to yell Bingo! first. Of course, no Greek event is complete without some dancing, and both Friday and Saturday evening offered a good time for all ages. As we go forward from this weekend, let s maintain that energy and enthusiasm. Each and every one of you is important to our success. Reach out to me with any questions or comments at I am counting on you! Have a wonderful and safe summer! Joy Dascalakis Dearest Evrytanians, We have just returned from a wonderful convention in Winston Salem. I offer a huge thank you to the organizing committee for arranging such an excellent event. So many small details have to come together for a successful convention and they did it all. I am embarrassed to admit that it had been several years since I visited downtown Winston Salem and I was impressed with all it has to offer. I have many individuals to thank and I am sure that I will miss some of you so my apologies in advance. First, thank you to all the Daughters for your faith and confidence in me. Being reelected as your president is an honor and I am humbled.thank you to Paula Apostolopolous for serving as our secretary for the last two years. Her work was appreciated and will be missed. We extend a big welcome to Dina Godson as she takes over as national secretary. I am always grateful to Liz Contogiannis, Helen Clonaris and Olga Kleto for their support and guidance. The Daughters meeting was filled with lively discussion and excellent ideas on how we can continue to increase membership, fundraising, and most importantly, our contributions to the women and children we serve. We count on all of you to work with your local chapters to recruit new people and seek out new ideas to build fellowship and raise funds. We are approaching 400 members nationwide and we are getting younger members than we have seen in some time. Keep it up ladies! After our meeting we enjoyed a beautiful luncheon at Forsyth Country Snapshot from the Daughters of Evrytania s last Board Meeting in Winston-Salem, on Sunday, April 2, Preparing for their 70 th Annual Convention. Left: His Eminence Metropolitan of Atlanta Alexios. Right: His Excellency Haris Lalacos with his wife, the president of the Daughters of Evrytania, Mrs. Joy Dascalakis and her husband.

6 APRIL - JUNE 2017 VELOUCHI 6 ==DAUGHTERS OF EVRYTANIA 70 th CONVENTION== It Was Really A Great Success! ---By Mrs. Helen Clonaris--- A delicious meal was enjoyed by all. Dr. Eva Rapp, professor at Salem College, prepared an informative talk on being mindful in our lives to achieve peace and happiness. All members received beautiful shawls in honor of the anniversary, koulourakia baked by Miss Fotini Bobocharis, and Korres products donated by Theodora Goulas. A fun time was had playing Village Bingo. Chapter President Zoe Michael and her committee worked hard to host an unforgettable experience for all the members and guests. Several long time members were honored. They were: Fotini Bobocharis, Persephone Cortessis, Maria Gallins and Bessie Gallins. Also honored for their services and dedication to the Daughters of Evrytania were Katina Zoumbos and Rose Kroustalis. The National Daughters of Evrytania had a successful Convention in Winston-Salem June There were over 40 ladies attending the General Assembly. The budget was passed, discussion was held on how to help the schools and those in need in Greece, and elections were held. The Board for the next two years will be: Joy Dascalakis, President Liz Contogiannis, Vice-president Dina Goodson, Secretary Helen Clonaris, Treasurer. Olga Kleto will continue to be Membership Chairperson. The Daughters luncheon was held at the Forsyth Country Club. The event celebrated 70 years of the Daughters of Evrytania with a beautiful cake. The members of Washington chapter ITIA are looking forward to hosting the 74 th convention on June 15, 16 & 17, The Nation s Capital awaits you! \

7 ΑΠΡΗΛΗΟ - ΗΟΤΝΗΟ 2017 «ΣΟ ΒΔΛΟΤΥΗ» 7 Evrytanian Youth Report ---By Katie Chulkas - Youth Committee Chair--- Hello fellow Evrytanians! It was great seeing everyone at the Velouchi convention! It was a fun weekend and we really enjoyed ourselves as the convention helped us meet new people and connected us with friends. During the meetings, we discussed events that we are planning for the upcoming year.our events benefit the Elliniko Diasostiko Soma of Evrytania. We are trying to plan events in different chapters to encourage participation by as many young Evrytanians as possible. We will keep you updated as plans become more definite. We are looking forward to next year s convention in Washington, D.C.! ==VELOUCHI YOUTH COMMITTEE==

8 APRIL - JUNE 2017 VELOUCHI 8 CHAPTER #4 - O Elatos CHARLOTTE, NC WEDDING ===NEWS FROM VELOUCHI CHAPTERS=== February 25, 2017 at Holy Trinity Cathedral. A reception followed in the Father C Hall. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louie Pete Politis and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Duncan Leak III. After honeymooning in Hawaii, Hope and John reside in Charlotte. Hope Elaine Politis and John Duncan Leak IV were married on Saturday, CONGRATULATIONS Konstandinos Moutogiannis graduated with high honors from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte obtaining a Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with an energy concentration and mathematics minor. Konstandinos is the son of Nicko and Loula Moutogiannis of Charlotte, N.C., and grandson of Konstandia and the late Konstandinos Margiotis of Charlotte, N.C., and Panagiota and the late Panagiotis Moutogiannis of Klafsion, Greece. Additionally, throughout Konstandinos undergraduate years, he was a consecutive Chancellor s and Dean s list student, and scholarship recipient. He was also a teacher assistant to statics, solids, and thermodynamics classes. His passion to help others strive for success lead him to tutor students in the aforementioned subjects. Konstandinos proudly accepted a position as a manufacturing engineer at Robert Bosch and currently resides in Greenville, S.C. ΘΔΡΜΟΣΑΣΑ ΤΓΥΑΡΖΣΖΡΗΑ ΣΟΤ ΑΠΟΦΟΗΣΟΤ ΣΟΤ ΔΛΛΖΝΗΚΟΤ ΥΟΛΔΗΟΤ ΑΓΗΑ ΣΡΗΑΓΑ (κε αιθαβεηηθή ζεηξά) ΔΛΔΝΑ ΒΡΔΣΣΟΤ ΣΔΦΑΝΟ ΓΟΤΓΔ-SHAW ΔΜΜΑΝΟΤΖΛ ΚΑΝΔΛΛΑΚΖ ΜΑΡΗΑ ΚΟΝΗΓΗΣΗΩΣΖ ΦΩΣΔΗΝΖ ΠΑΠΑΔΤΑΓΓΔΛΟΤ ΚΩΝΣΑΝΣΗΝΑ ΠΗΣΣΜΑΝ ΣΔΦΑΝΟ ΟΤΣΕΟ ΟΦΗΑ ΣΑΜΠΟΤΝΗΔΡΖ ΝΗΚΟ ΥΟΛΔΒΑ ΚΟΡΤΦΑΗΟΗ ΑΠΟΦΟΗΣΟΗ ==ΠΡΩΣΖ ΘΔΖ== ΔΛΔΝΑ ΒΡΔΣΣΟΤ ΚΩΝ/ΣΗΝΑ ΠΗΣΣΜΑΝ ==ΓΔΤΣΔΡΖ ΘΔΖ== ΝΗΚΟ ΥΟΛΔΒΑ Ευχόμαστε στους απόφοιτους και σε όλους τους μαθητές του Ελληνικού Σχολείου του Καθεδρικού Ναού Αγίας Τριάδος Καλό Καλοκαίρι! ΣΔΛΔΣΖ ΑΠΟΦΟΗΣΖΖ ΣΟ ΔΛΛΖΝΗΚΟ ΥΟΛΔΗΟ ΑΓΗΑ ΣΡΗΑΓΑ & ΔΠΗΖΜΔ ΔΞΔΣΑΔΗ ΔΠΑΡΚΔΗΑ ΣΖ ΔΛΛΖΝΟΜΑΘΔΗΑ Κνζκνζπξνή απφ γνλείο, ζπγγελείο θαη θίινπο ζηε ιακπξή γηνξηή απνθνίηεζεο ηνπ Διιεληθνχ ρνιείνπ Αγίαο Σξηάδνο ζην άξινη πνπ απαξηζκεί ζήκεξα 95 καζεηέο, ε πιεηνςεθία ησλ νπνίσλ είλαη Δπξπηαληθήο θαηαγσγήο θαη παηδηά κειψλ ηεο Έλσζεο Δπξπηάλσλ «Σν Βεινχρη». Όινη νη θεηηλνί απφθνηηνη έθπγαλ απφ ην ζρνιείν Αγίαο Σξηάδαο κε πνιιέο θαη αμέραζηεο αλακλήζεηο, ππεξεθάλεηα αιιά θαη ηηκεηηθέο δηαθξίζεηο, επαίλνπο θαη ρξεκαηηθά βξαβεία απφ ηελ ΑΥΔΠΑ, ηελ θνηλφηεηα Αγίαο Σξηάδαο, ην χιινγν Γνλέσλ θαη Γαζθάισλ θαη απφ ζεξκνχο ππνζηεξηθηέο ηνπ ζρνιείνπ, φπσο ε νηθνγέλεηα Βαζηιείνπ & Λίηζαο Παππά, ε Λία Α. Ράπηε, ε νηθνγέλεηα Αλδξέα & Κσλ/λαο Σζακπνχθνγινπ-Gregory θαη νη Σνκ & Λψξα Νίμνλ γηα άξηζηε ζρνιηθή επίδνζε, γηα ηηο αμηφινγεο πηπρηαθέο εξγαζίεο, αζιεηηθέο επηηεχμεηο θαη εμαίξεηεο παξνπζίεο. Οη 9 απφθνηηνη ηνπ Διιεληθνχ ρνιείνπ Αγίαο Σξηάδαο (αξηζηεξά) θαη νη αξηζηνχρνη καζεηέο φισλ ησλ ηάμεσλ κε ηνπο εθπαηδεπηηθνχο (δεμηά) ζ έλα αλακλεζηηθφ ζηηγκηφηππν, πιαηζησκέλνη απφ ηνλ πξντζηάκελν ηνπ Καζεδξηθνχ Νανχ, π. Βαζίιεην, ηνλ π. Θεφδσξν, ηνλ δ/ληή Δι. Πεξνχια, ηνλ εθπαηδεπηηθφ ηεο 6 εο ηάμεο Μαηζαίν ηακνχιε θαη ηνλ εθπξφζσπν ηεο ΑΥΔΠΑ Γξ. Γεψξγην Αλδξηλφπνπιν, ν νπνίνο απέλεηκε θαη ηα Βξαβεία ηεο ΑΥΔΠΑ κε δσξνεπηηαγέο Ηδηαίηεξε ζεκαζία είραλ νη δηαθξίζεηο θαη ηα ρξεκαηηθά βξαβεία πνπ δφζεθαλ ζηνπο 9 απφθνηηνπο γηα ηηο εμαηξεηηθέο πηπρηαθέο ηνπο εξγαζίεο πνπ ππέβαιαλ ζηε δηεχζπλζε ηνπ ζρνιείνπ σο πξνυπφζεζε απνθνίηεζήο ηνπο κε ζέκα: «Ζ Γενέηειπα ηων Ππογόνων μος». Κνξπθαίεο απφθνηηνη αξηζηνχρνη αλαδείρζεθαλ νη καζήηξηεο Κωνζηανηίνα Πίηημαν και Έλενα Βπεηηού, ζηηο νπνίεο απνλεκήζεθαλ επίζεο απφ ηελ Αξρηεπηζθνπή Ακεξηθήο θαη ην «Βπαβείο Απιζηείαρ Σων Σπιών Ηεπαπσών». Γεχηεξνο θαηεηάγε ν καζεηήο Νίκορ Υολέβαρ. Πάλσ απφ 100 ππεξήθαλνη γνλείο θαη πξνζθεθιεκέλνη ησλ απνθνίησλ παξαθάζεζαλ, ακέζσο κεηά ηελ εθδήισζε, ζε επίζεκν δείπλν θαηά ηε δηάξθεηα ηνπ νπνίνπ νη απφθνηηνη είραλ ηελ επθαηξία λα κηιήζνπλ γηα ηηο εκπεηξίεο θαη ηηο γλψζεηο πνπ απέθηεζαλ ηα 7 ρξφληα ειιεληθψλ ζπνπδψλ ζην Διιεληθφ ρνιείν Αγίαο Σξάδαο.

9 ΑΠΡΗΛΗΟ - ΗΟΤΝΗΟ 2017 «ΣΟ ΒΔΛΟΤΥΗ» 9 ==ΝΔΑ ΑΠΟ ΣΑ ΣΜΖΜΑΣΑ== CHAPTER #4 - O Elatos * CHARLOTTE, NC Κσλ/λα Πίηηκαλ, Νίθνο Χνιέβαο, Έιελα Βξεηηνύ θαη Σηέθαλνο Σνύηδνο, οι 4 απόθοιηοι πος βπαβεύθηκαν για ηιρ εξαιπεηικέρ πηςσιακέρ επγαζίερ πος ςπέβαλαν ζηη Διεύθςνζη ηος Ελληνικού Σσολείος Αγίαρ Τπιάδαρ ωρ πποϋπόθεζη αποθοίηηζήρ ηοςρ με θέμα: «Ζ ΓΔΝΔΣΔΗΡΑ ΣΩΝ ΠΡΟΓΟΝΩΝ ΜΟΤ» ΘΔΡΜΑ ΤΓΥΑΡΖΣΖΡΗΑ Ο Γηεπζπληήο ηνπ Διιεληθνχ ρνιείνπ Αγίαο Σξηάδνο θαη ππεχζπλνο ηνπ Δμεηαζηηθνχ Κέληξνπ Διιελνκάζεηαο Αγίαο Σξηάδνο, Διεπζ. Πεξνχιαο, εθθξάδεη, εθ κέξνπο φισλ ησλ εθπαηδεπηηθψλ ηνπ Διιεληθνχ ρνιείνπ Αγίαο Σξηάδνο θαη ηεο Αθαδεκίαο σθξάηε, εγθάξδηα ζπγραξεηήξηα ζηνπο καζεηέο ηνπ Διιεληθνχ ρνιείνπ Αγίαο Σξηάδαο, ηεο Αθαδεκίαο σθξάηε θαζψο θαη ζηα παηδηά απ άιιεο πνιηηείεο πνπ έιαβαλ κέξνο ζηηο επίζεκεο εμεηάζεηο ειιελνκάζεηαο ηνπ Κέληξνπ Διιεληθήο Γιψζζαο ηνπ Διιεληθνχ Τπνπξγείνπ Παηδείαο θαη Θξεζθεπκάησλ. We are honored to support Evrytanian Association of America Velouchi and applaud its esteemed commitment to sustain and promote American and Hellenic values Μας τιμά που υποστηρίζουμε «Το Βελούχι» και επαινούμε τη δέσμευσή του για την διατήρηση και προώθηση των Αμερικανικών και Ελληνικών αξιών. Δπάλσ: Οη 55 κεζεηέο πνπ έιαβαλ κέξνο ζηηο εμεηάζεηο γηα ηελ απόθηεζε ηνπ δηεζλώο αλαγλσξηζκέλνπ Πηζηνπνηεηηθνύ Δπάξθεηαο ηεο Διιελνκάζεηαο ζηα Δπίπεδα Α1, Α2, Β1 & Β2. Κάησ: Οη 6 ππνςήθηνη πνπ έιαβαλ κέξνο ζηηο εμεηάζεηο γηα ηελ απόθηεζε ηνπ Πηζηνπνηεηηθνύ ζηα πςειά Δπίπεδα Γ1 & Γ2 Δπρφκαζηε θάζε επηηπρία ζηηο αθαδεκατθέο ηνπο ζπνπδέο, επαγγεικαηηθή επηηπρία θαη θνηλσληθή θαηαμίσζε. Ζ δηεμαγσγή ησλ εμεηάζεσλ έγηλε ζηηο 16, 17 θαη 18 Ματνπ 2017 ζηνπο εθπαηδεπηηθνχο ρψξνπο ηεο Αθαδεκίαο σθξάηε θαη ζχκθσλα κε ηνπο θαλνληζκνχο ηνπ Κέληξνπ Διιεληθήο Γιψζζαο. Σα Πηζηνπνηεηηθά Διιελνκάζεηαο ζηνπο επηηπρφληεο ζα απνλεκεζνχλ, φπσο θάζε ρξφλν, θαηά ηε δηάξθεηα ηεο κεγάιεο δηπιήο ηξαλήο γηνξηήο ησλ Σξηψλ Ηεξαξρψλ θαη ησλ Διιεληθψλ Γξακκάησλ, ε νπνία ζα πξαγκαηνπνηεζεί ζην ηέινο Ηαλνπαξίνπ 2018.

10 APRIL - JUNE 2017 VELOUCHI 10 ===NEWS FROM VELOUCHI CHAPTERS=== CHAPTER #4 * CHARLOTTE, NC ==Obituary== Theofanis X. Nixon Juliana Noble, and grandchildren, Aubrey and Lilyan Barker and Londyn and Keo In. In addition, he is survived by many loving relatives and friends who were a constant source of support. His daily visitors during his final months included many people whose lives he touched through his kind deeds throughout his life. WEDDING The Honorable Judge Theofanis Xenophon Nixon, 65, transitioned to join his beloved wife, Lauren Elizabeth Noble, on May 10, Theo was born on February 29, 1952 to Xenophon and Anna Nixon. He entered this world on a unique date, a fitting tribute to the special life that he lived. Theo started his career as a Public Defender. He then spent over thirty years as a Criminal Defense Attorney and became one of the most well-loved and successful lawyers in Charlotte. The crowning achievement and culmination of his exemplary and glorious career was the creation of the Drug Treatment Court implemented throughout North Carolina during his years as a District Court Judge. One of Theo's greatest passions was attending NC State football games with his best and life-long friend, Johnny Kleto, who was with him every single day during the last few months of his life. In addition, he loved traveling especially to National Parks and to Rain Forests. He was a crusader for social justice, innately rebellious and a voice for the voiceless. Theo was preceded in death by the love of his life, Lauren Elizabeth Noble, his parents and his brother-in-law, Nick Kekas. He is survived by his two sons, Evan and Alex, who he selflessly raised as a single father and who were truly the pride of his life. He is also survived by his sister, Marika Kekas; his brother, Nick X.; and his baby sister, Virginia Williams and her husband, Alan. He is also survived by Philip and Stacy Barker, Lindsey and RJ In, Alex and CHAPTER #6 -ASHEVILLE, NC ==Obituary== Mary Fragakis Poulos Asheville - Mary Fragakis Poulos, 90, of Asheville, died peacefully at home, on February 28, 2017, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Poulos, born in Klapsi, Greece, was the daughter of the late Kosta and Evanthia Fragakis and the beloved wife of the late George Poulos. The former owner and operator of the Happy Hill Restaurant in Asheville, an active member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and of the Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society and Daughters of Penelope both philanthropic organizations. She is survived by her daughter, Amalia Lawrence (Mike); three sons, Dr. Milton Poulos (Athena), Nick Anagnostopoulos (Maria), and Gus Poulos, all of Asheville; seven grandchildren, Anastasia Lawrence, Paul Lawrence, Nicole Anagnostopoulos, George Poulos, Costa Poulos, George Anagnostopoulos, and Alexandra Lawrence, and a great grandchild, Nicholas Anagnostopoulos. Our Chapter expresses its condolences to the family. Αησλία ε κλήκε ηεο! Nastassia Broszkiewicz and Evangelos (Evan) Pappas from Asheville were married May 20, 2017 at St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church in Charlotte, NC. The bride is the daughter of Krzysztof and Dorota Broszkiewicz of Charlotte. Nastassia received her bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and her Masters in Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. She is employed at the Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center. The groom is the son of Arthur and Laurie Pappas of Asheville, NC. He is the grandson of mary Pappas and the late Angelo Pappas. Evan received his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. He is the co-owner of Coach House Seafood and Steak Restaurant in Black Mountain, NC. The koumpari were Dean Margonis of Charlotte and Artemis Benezes of Greece. The couple will resign in Asheville. From our Asheville Chapter, congratulations to Anastassia and Evan, wishing them a healthy, happy and prosperous life together. --DEATH On February 23 we lost one of our Chapter & Velouchi member for many years and in good standing, Arsenis Kalogerakis, age 89. A popular and very likeable man who came to Asheville back in 1951 from Chios Greece. With his optimism personality and vigor for life, he established himself in the restaurant business with success. In 1976 he met the love of his life Evanthia Kiritsis from Klafsi Evrytania, and by August they were married. God blessed them with two lovely children, Stelios & Maria, an adorable stepdaughter, Irene, and two grandchildren, Arsenios and William. Arsenis, an honest and devoted family man will always be remembered. Our Chapter extends its sympathy to the family and δσή ζε ζαο.

11 ΑΠΡΗΛΗΟ - ΗΟΤΝΗΟ 2017 «ΣΟ ΒΔΛΟΤΥΗ» 11 ==ΝΔΑ ΑΠΟ ΣΑ ΣΜΖΜΑΣΑ== CHAPTER #9 -GREENVILLE, SC ---By Katie Chulkas--- ==Obituaries== It is with great sorrow that the Greenville Velouchi must announce the passing of two of its longtime members, George Giannopoulos and Bill Skenteris. Both men were very respected, not only in the chapter, but also in the Greenville St. George community. Having held officer positions for practically all of their membership, they were instrumental in keeping the chapter active, recruiting members, working at all Velouchi functions and performing all duties required of them. Their hard work and dedication throughout the past forty years helped keep the chapter alive, and we will miss them dearly. George N. Giannopoulos was instrumental in establishing the annual Easter picnic, at the Diakonia retreat center, in Salem, SC. For his many years of loving service, he received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" by the Velouchi Association. A lifelong avid fisherman, George continued fishing, driving around the Appalachian Mountains, serving his community, helping his son, Bill, in his furniture business till close to his passing. Surviving are his wife, Pauline Giannopoulos of Seneca; his son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Katerina Giannopoulos of Greenville; his beloved granddaughters, Liana and Georgia Giannopoulos of Greenville; his sisters, Dina Hantzis of Patra, Greece and Rina Giannopoulos of Patra, Greece; his brothersin-law, Andrew Demos (Soula) of Seneca, Nick Demos (Despina) of Greenville, Pete Dimopoulos (Faye) of Easley; his sisters-inlaw, Katerini Dimopoulos of Seneca and Bessie Fallis (Bill) of Winston Salem, NC and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces on both sides of the Atlantic. Archbishop Alexios and Father Tom Pistolis, officiated at the funeral. Archbishop Alexios spoke movingly about George s ethos and their friendship. Dean Demos, Dino Demos, John Demos, Vasillee Dimopoulos, Dennis Fallis and Jimmy Chulkas were Pall Bearers. We shall miss him. May his memory guide us always! Ο Θενο λα ηνλ αλαπαύζεη! Bill Skenteris of the Velouchi and AHEPA associations. He served as treasurer for the Velouchi for 41 years and received a "Lifetime Achievement Award" exactly one year ago. He also served on the St George Parish council for six years along with volunteering for various events within the church. Bill was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He never met a stranger and he was a friend to all. He and his wife enjoyed spending their summers in Greece with family. From there, they would further their travels by visiting countries all over the world. Surviving are his wife, Mena Skenteris; daughter and son-in-law, Nea and Omar Zambrano; grandchildren, Vickie, Tori, and Joe; son and daughter-in-law, Nick and Sue Skenteris; grandchildren, Sophia, Basil and Vivian; daughter and son-in-law, Gina Skenteris-Smith and Scott Smith; grandson, Vasili Chase; sister and brother-in-law, Fotini and Arthur Chulkas; sister-in-law, Catherine Skenteris; and brother-in-law, Stefanos Raptis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, George Skenteris and three sisters, KoulaSkoura, Eleni Stamoulis, and Sotiria Raptis. Αησλία ζαο ε κλήκε, αμηνκαθάξηζηνη Αδειθνί! Members At-Large Bill Kalivas George N. Giannopoulos, 77, of Seneca, SC, succumbed to cancer in his home on April 6, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. George was born in Esohoria, Evrytania, to the late Nicko and Vasiliki Giannopoulos. As a young man he worked in Athens, Greece, for a number of years in his uncle s, Dimitri Giannopoulos, upholstery business. Following his military service in the Greek Air Force, he immigrated to the United States in He settled in Seneca, SC, and with his brother-in-law, Andrew Demos, he owned the legendary "Time Drive In" restaurant for 30 years. He enjoyed his work and was known to all, employees and customers, for his warm and friendly demeanor. He was a dedicated member of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, in Greenville, SC and of "Velouchi" Association, Chapter #9. He spent countless hours at Saint George s kitchen wholeheartedly supporting Sunday school events, GOYA events, wedding celebrations, fundraising events & others. He Bill Skenteris, 77, died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family after celebrating a wonderful Father's Day late Sunday night, June 18th, Born in Stenoma - Evrytania, Greece, he was the son of the late Nick and Ourania Diamanti Skenteris. Bill came to the United States in 1956 at the age 16. In 1959, he opened the Palmetto Fine Foods on Laurens Rd (which he still owned and operated with his son Nick). In 1964, he married his wife of 53 years, Mena Tsoutsoulopoulos. He was a dedicated member of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, and Bill Kalivas sadly passed away on the 31 st May Bill was born in Karpenisi, Greece on the 8 th February Bill will be deeply missed by his wife Dina, his children Joanne & Efrem, Faye & George, his grandchildren Dion, Anisa, Aydin and Leila, his brothers Spiros and George, his sister Mary, and many relatives in America, Greece and Australia. Αησλία ε κλήκε ηνπ θαη λάλαη ειαθξύ ην ρώκα πνπ ηνλ ζθεπάδεη!

12 APRIL - JUNE 2017 VELOUCHI 12 ===NEWS FROM VELOUCHI CHAPTERS=== CHAPTER #9 Kefalovriso GREENVILLE, SC WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. Spiro Kakouras proudly announce the marriage of their son, Dimitri Kakouras to Christina Colditz. They were married on June 17, 2016 at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The koumabro is Mr. James Garilas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Garilas. After a beautiful reception at the Hellenic Center, the happy couple will live in Greenville. Να καο δήζνπλ! BAPTISM On June 11, 2017, Ricky and Faye (Hrysikos) Mendes baptized their second son and gave him the name, Aggelos. Koumbara was Eleni Kakouras Triantafillou. Να ζαο δήζεη ην λενθσηηζην! VELOUCHI DVD To watch the Velouchi DVD... Please visit our new Website and click on Velouchi DVD Ννκηθφο ζχκβνπινο ηνπ Γήκνπ Καξπελεζίνπ, ηνπ Θεξαπεπηεξίνπ Υξνλίσλ Παζήζεσλ Ν. Δπξπηαλίαο (Γεξνθνκείν) θαη πιεξεμνχζηα δηθεγφξνο ηεο Σξάπεδαο Δξγαζίαο EUROBANK ERGASIAS A.E. Δθπιήξσζε ππνζέζεσλ πνπ ζρεηίδνληαη κε: Γηαρείξηζε πεξηνπζίαο, δηόξζσζε, έιεγρν θαη ηαθηνπνίεζε ησλ πεξηνπζηαθώλ ζηνηρείσλ ζηελ Διιάδα Ταθηνπνίεζε θνξνινγηθώλ ππνρξεώζεσλ θαη εθπξνζώπεζε πειαηώλ ζε δηθαζηήξηα ζε όιε ηελ Διιάδα Γηόξζσζε ζθαικάησλ θηεκαηνινγίνπ θαη παξάζηαζε ζε αγνξέο θαη πσιήζεηο ζε όιε ηελ Διιάδα

13 ΑΠΡΗΛΗΟ - ΗΟΤΝΗΟ 2017 «ΣΟ ΒΔΛΟΤΥΗ» 13 ==ΝΔΑ ΑΠΟ ΣΑ ΣΜΖΜΑΣΑ== CHAPTER #10 Itia WASHINGTON, DC --By Mr. Sotirios Nasios--- O n May 7 th we held our first general assembly of the year. Twenty-two of us met at the Greek Village restaurant. After a great lunch, we got down to business. We talked about the convention and the committee reported on the efforts to secure the hotel for the 2018 convention. Music and the involvement of our youth were also discussed. A website has been created by Kristina Maria Paspalis, and save the date cards have been ordered. We unanimously voted to continue supporting the program Kids with Special Needs and the daughters are participating as well. Our efforts to raise money for the naming rights of the Bride s Room at Sts Constantine and Helen s new Campus are going full force. We are still asking for donations from anyone that is able to help. Personal tours of the facility are available upon request. On Sunday June 4 th we hosted our annual picnic at Seneca Creek State Park. It turned out to be a huge success! The weather was beautiful and we had a great turn out. As it is customary, we served our guests our traditional foods such as souvlakia, horiatiko loukaniko, home made pites, and manestra. The picnic has come to signify the beginning of summer, and it is a great opportunity for us to come together before people leave for Greece or other vacation destinations. The lucky winner of the 50/50 raffle was the Bisbikis family, and I want to thank them for giving their winnings back to the sylogo. I would also like to thank everyone that donated towards the picnic. I will not mention names in fear that I may leave someone out, but I do want to thank the CAVA restaurants for graciously donating the meats every year. Our youth met at the picnic to start planning next year s Greek night for the convention.

14 APRIL - JUNE 2017 VELOUCHI 14 ===NEWS FROM VELOUCHI CHAPTERS=== CHAPTER #10 Itia WASHINGTON, DC During the picnic we encouraged people to attend the convention in Winston Salem and we got everyone fired up for next years convention that we will be hosting right here in Washington DC. On April 2 nd our chapter participated in the Greek Independence Day parade in Baltimore Maryland. It was a beautiful day and many people came out. Over the last five years participation seems to have dropped a little, but our chapter was represented well! We managed to have three Tsioliathes in the group. We were greeted by many dignitaries including Senator Sarbanes. Participating in the parade is one of the best ways to showcase our heritage and our love for our country. I invite everyone reading this magazine to make it a point to participate in a parade next year regardless of what city you live in!

15 ΑΠΡΗΛΗΟ - ΗΟΤΝΗΟ 2017 «ΣΟ ΒΔΛΟΤΥΗ» 15 =====ΝΔΑ ΑΠΟ ΣΑ ΣΜΖΜΑΣΑ== CHAPTER #13 Evrytania - CHICAGO, IL ==Τηρ Δήμηηπαρ Σηπαηάκος== President s Open Letter June 15, 2017 Dear fellow Evrytanians, We regret not being able to have our Chapter s representatives in this year s National Convention. Please be assured that the members of the 13 th Chapter are all with you here in a spirit of unity and cooperation. We are joining our efforts with you to advance the goals and objectives set by our ancestors who 73 years ago undertook the initiative to establish the great organization of VELOUCHI which, today, brings all Evrytanians over the USA together. Please allow us to share with you our update from Chicago. Since its re-activation two years ago, our Chapter has been in a mode of continuous growth, both in terms of membership and activities. We currently have 72 enrolled members in good standing. The highlights of our activities during 2017 are as follows: 1. We had our Annual Dinner Dance on February 4 th which was a great success! About 400 guests honored our event and celebrated and enjoyed the Evrytanian traditions. The engagement of the younger generation of Evrytanians is on the top of our agenda and the youth s presence that night was quite noticeable. School children were awarded nominal monetary prizes for writing essays related to our heritage; the older performed folklore dances and a short play with the PERIFANIA Dance Troupe. 2. Parade participation: on April 30 th our Chapter participated in the annual Hellenic Heritage parade taking place in the Greek Town of Chicago. 3. Our Chapter is an active supporter of Greek Language Programs and Schools in our area. Among others, it supported the Hellenic American Academy, (one of a few Greek-American K-12 Schools) and the Modern Greek Studies Program of the University of Illinois (our state s flagship university). All these activities make the Evrytanians of Chicago very visible in the local Greek American Community. On May 7 th upon completion of our 1 st two year term we held elections for a new board. The names of the elected members of the board are listed in the present letterhead. It was a celebratory event as our elections were conducted in an atmosphere of unity and willingness to serve in the tasks and objectives of our chapter. Upon concluding the elections we continued our gathering with an informal dinner, music, dance and everyone had a good time. Our planned events for later this year include our annual picnic to take place on September 17 th, We wish a great success to our National Convention and commend Chapter 3 O PLATANOS for hosting it. Best Regards, Dimitrios Kourkouvis, President Elections Dinner May 7, 2017 Within the spirit of unity and love of Evrytania, our annual elections were held at the Hellenic Heritage in Chicago on May 7, Congratulations to our incumbent officers, and we welcome our new officers into office. We are confident that your influence and commitment will continue to encourage our proud tradition of benevolent and charitable involvement. We are honored to include and involve our younger generations in the elections as well as signing up several new members in our chapter. Executive Committee: President: Dimitrios Kourkouvis * Vice President: Andreas Lappas Treasurer: Venetia Lappas * General Secretary: Demetra Bolis Recording Secretary: Irene Kazazakis * Assistant Treasurer: Gus Stasinos Board of Directors: George Akrivos * Louiza Bolaris * Nikolaos Dallas John Kokkinos * Maria Makkas * Bill Peroulas * Alex Seretis Konstantinos Siozios * Christos Vourtsas Auditing Committee: Dinos Dallas * James Souflakis * Konstantinos Sveronis Birth Announcement On April 23, Mr. Dimitrios (Konstantinos) and Mrs. Vasiliki Dallas welcomed their baby girl Konstantina. She weighed 7 lbs. 11 ounces with a height of 21 inches. Να ζαο δήζεη ην λενγέλλεην θνξηηζάθη ζαο! Wedding Announcement On June 10, Dimitrios (Nikolaos) Dallas married Nicole Yousif! Congratulations to the newlyweds! Θεξκά ζπραξεηεξηα θαη λα δήζεηε πάληα επηπρηζκέλνη θαη αγαπεκέλνη! VELOUCHI DVD To watch the Velouchi DVD... Please visit our new Website and click on Velouchi DVD

16 APRIL - JUNE 2017 VELOUCHI 16 ===NEWS FROM VELOUCHI CHAPTERS=== CHAPTER #13 Evrytania - CHICAGO, IL Perifania - June 4, 2017 Perifania School of Hellenic Folk Music and Dance performed at Chicago s St. George Lincoln Park Festival, directed by Mrs. Barbara Dallas and her son, Mr. Dimitrios (Konstantinos) Dallas. Μπξάβν ζηα παηδηά! Chicago: Greek Independence Day Parade The 196th anniversary of the Greek declaration of independence was held in Chicago s Greek Town on April 30, Our chapter president, Mr. Dimitrios Kourkouvis, and many of our members, family, friends, and fellow patriots portrayed a true testament to the pride and love for country that is synonymous with the Greek people. Εήηω η Δλλάδα! We would like to wish everyone a joyous, restful summer! αο επρφκαζηε θαιφ θαινθαίξη!

17 ΑΠΡΗΛΗΟ - ΗΟΤΝΗΟ 2017 «ΣΟ ΒΔΛΟΤΥΗ» 17 CHAPTER #17 Ο Αετός ATLANTA, GA --By Golfo Vastakis Our chapter held the end of year Annual Meeting in June with a wonderful and well attended potluck gathering. President Dimos read her annual report and was honored by the chapter with a plaque for all her years as President. =====ΝΔΑ ΑΠΟ ΣΑ ΣΜΖΜΑΣΑ== goddaughter of Litsa and Frank Vastakis. During High School, she was the Online Editor-in-Chief of the Providence newspaper, was elected Junior Class President and Freshman Class President. She served as a page in the NC House of Representatives and was an active member of the National Honor Society, Stars and Stripes Debate Club, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, and played lacrosse. Floriana is active in her church and has received multiple awards in the St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival; advancing onto the Metropolis of Atlanta level several times. Last summer she went on an Orthodox mission trip to Tijuana, Mexico. She teaches Greek dance at the church and Socrates Academy. Last summer, Floriana represented the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Atlanta at the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Floriana will attend Fordham University in New York City with a nearly full, academic tuition scholarship studying political science and journalism. Giannakopoulos, graduated from Lakeside High School. He will be attending Georgia College & State University in the fall. Kassiani Vastakis, daughter of Steve Vastakis and granddaughter of Georgia Vastakis and the late Nikolaos Vastakis graduated from Wheeler High School, with honors. She will be attending the University of North Georgia in the fall. College Graduates Elections were held; the new Board consists of the following: Sophia Boudouris, daughter of James and Vicky Boudouris and granddaughter of Niki Bouras, graduated from St. Francis High School in Alpharetta GA. She will be attending University of North Georgia, studying Psychology. President: Martha Lucas Vice-President: Frank (Foti) Vastakis Chapter Representative: James Caras Assistant Chapter Representative: Ted Sakis Treasurer: Jerry Odenwelder, Jr. Recording Secretary: Golfo Vastakis Odenwelder Velouchi Correspondent: Bess Dimos High School Graduates Kyparissia Katsoudas, daughter of George and Eleny Katsoudas, graduated from Carlton J. Kell High School with honors. Kysia is the granddaughter of Evangelina and the late Angelo Katsoudas and Kyparissia and the late Polychronis Tzamaras. Kysia will be attending the University of Georgia in the fall. Peter Pappas, son of Golfo Pappas and grandson of Pete and Pauline Giannakopoulos,graduated from Berry College with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Chemistry. Peter was a member of the varsity men's golf team all four years at Berry. The golf team is frequently ranked in the top five college golf teams in the nation for Division III teams. Peter worked in the Alumni Office as the Director of Student Philanthropy and was presented the Excellence in Leadership award this year. Peter aspires to receive a doctorate in Special Education. Floriana Boardman graduated from Providence Senior High School in Charlotte, NC with honors. Floriana is the daughter of Demetra and Frank Boardman, granddaughter of Fani and Konstantinos Katsoudas, Flora Sarinopoulos Boardman, and the late Frank Seymour Boardman. She is the. James Kostopoulos, son of Anna and Andreas Kostopoulos and grandson of Pauline and Pete Maria Alexandra Moraitakis is the daughter of Effie and Nick Moraitakis. She is the proud granddaughter of the late Anastasia and John Cacavias, who were devoted members of the Evrytanian Association. Maria graduated cum laude with a major in English from the University of Georgia and will be working in public relations in Atlanta. We wish all our High School and College graduates continued success, and to all Evrytanians a great Summer!

18 APRIL - JUNE 2017 VELOUCHI 18 ===NEWS FROM VELOUCHI CHAPTERS=== CHAPTER #17 * ATLANTA, GA ==Obituary== Nick Harry Katapodis Hellenic Festival, Finance Chairman. Nick also served as Treasurer of the Archdiocese for the Southeastern United States. Additionally, he was on the Board of Directors for the Hellenic Towers. Katapodis was also elected President of the Evrytanian Association of America Velouchi and served as a member of the Danaos Society. He was also a loyal member of AHEPA. Moreover, Nick was a huge supporter/donor of the Diakonia Retreat Center. He was an active volunteer at the Dorothy Benson Center and at St. John s Greek Orthodox Ministries. As a result of his religious devotion to Christ, he was selected to be a member of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, which is comprised of Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Nick Katapodis leaves behind a wonderful Greek Orthodox Christian legacy steeped in Greek culture and tradition for his loving wife, Frances Katapodis, his son and daughter-in law, Harry and Tasia Katapodis, his daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Pano Kordonis, as well as his four grandchildren, Nicole, Paulina, Frank, and Harrison, who adored their grandfather, as they fondly remember their enchanted visits to Chuckie Cheese. Additionally, he leaves his three sister-in-laws and two brother-in-laws, Nickie, Vivian, Paula, Dino, and George and multiple nieces, nephews, and cousins, in addition to several godchildren. It is his family s wish that Nick live peacefully and gracefully surrounded by God s eternal love until we meet again. Nick Harry Katapodis, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away on February 28, 2017 after his struggle with dementia. Born on May 21, 1932 in Birmingham, Alabama, he lived his life with integrity and possessed a strong work ethic, as well high moral standards, virtues taught by his parents, Haralambos and Angelki Katapodis. His familyleft Lefkada, Greece and immigrated to the United States by way of Havana, Cuba en route to Ellis Island in 1907, before they finally settled in Alabama to raise their son.nick spent his formative years in Birmingham and graduated from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa in Nick earned a commission in the U.S. Army through the ROTC program in Alabama and served active duty at Fort LeeVirginia in the U.S. Army and the U.S Army Reserves. During his short time in Virginia, Nick met his beloved wife, Frances Katapodis, in Richmond,while she attended Richmond Professional Institute. They were married on February 24, 1957 in South Hill, Virginia and recently celebrated their 60 th anniversary. Katapodis was an entrepreneur with the purchase of the Rose Bowl Restaurant and ranit until He went on to pursue a career as a bankexecutive at Wachovia. Nick was an outstanding family man, as he adored his wife and spent their golden years traveling the world together, embracing one adventure after the other. He was a member of the Board of Directors for the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral for 16 years, including acting as the board s Treasurer and --Velouchi Scholarship Applications Eligible for scholarships are Evrytanian Association members' children of the US or Canada, who will be attending Canadian or US Universities/Colleges for the academic year Parents or students must be of Evrytanian descent and members in good standing of the Association for minimum 3 years prior to application for scholarship, including the year in which application is submitted. Applications Deadline: May 1, * velouchi@bellsouth.net * Phone:

19 ΑΠΡΗΛΗΟ - ΗΟΤΝΗΟ 2017 «ΣΟ ΒΔΛΟΤΥΗ» 19 ==ΝΔΑ ΑΠΟ ΣΑ ΣΜΖΜΑΣΑ== CHAPTER #17 * ATLANTA, GA His Excellency Haris Lalacos visits Atlanta Our Atlanta Chapter representative to our National Velouchi Board, Mr. Jimmy Caras, had the opportunity to meet with His Excellency Haris Lalacos, the Ambassador of Greece in the US during Mr. Lalacos visit in Atlanta on March 30, Yianni Kokos: Yianni is in his 2nd year of his Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Thomas Jefferson University where he is a member of the Society of Future Physical Therapists. Yianni volunteers his time at Penn Therapy and Physical Fitness and has plans to pursue work in acute care or an outpatient physical therapy organization upon completing his Ph.D. Mary Senos: Mary is a 2017 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School and will attend the University of Delaware. Mary has been an active member of the JROTC Drill Team, Secretary of GOYA, and works part-time at a restaurant. The Honorable Giorgos Panagiotidis, Consul of Greece in Atlanta, Jimmy Caras, and His Excellency Haris Lalacos. CHAPTER #18 Ο Άγιος Σαξιάρχης CAMP HILL, PA Scholarship Awards ---By Vicki Keriazes--- On Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church in Camp Hill, PA our Velouchi Chapter presented four scholarships. Two of the recipients surrounded by the Chapter president Kostas Pappas, Velouchi representative Vicki Keriazes and the Dean of Holy Trinity, Fr. Michael Varvarelis. Congratulations to our scholarship recipients: Georgia Paparoidamis: Georgia is a graduate of Temple University and is currently attending Thomas Jefferson University where she is pursuing a professional degree in Radiation Therapy. Congratulations, Georgia! Anastasia Stone: Anastasia is a undergraduate student at Penn State Schreyer's Honors College where she is pursuing a degree in Biobehaviorial Health with plans to become a physician. Anastasia has been active within the Schreyer Honors College Student Council, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, and Hellenic Student Association.

20 APRIL - JUNE 2017 VELOUCHI 20 ===NEWS FROM EVRYTANIA=== Έθζεζε απφ ηνλ Πξφεδξν ηεο Αληηπξνζσπείαο ηεο Έλσζεο ζηελ Διιάδα θαζεγεηή Γξ. Γηάλλε Τθαληφπνπιν. επηθεληξψζεθαλ νη Δπξπηάλεο παηξηψηεο καο ήηαλ ηξείο: Ζ Τγεία, Ζ Παηδεία θαη ε Σξίηε Ζιηθία. Γηα ηνπο ζθνπνχο απηνχο κε ηηο πξψηεο νηθνλνκίεο απφ ηελ εξγαζία ηνπο ζηε μεληηεηά έζηεηιαλ ρξήκαηα γηα ηελ αλέγεξζε ηνπ Ννζνθνκείνπ ηνπ Καξπελεζίνπ, γηα ηελ αλνηθνδφκεζε ηνπ πέηξηλνπ θηηξίνπ ηνπ Γπκλαζίνπ Καξπελεζίνπ πνπ απνηέιεζε ηνλ «Υψξν Γλψζεο» γηα πνιινχο απνθνίηνπο θαη κεηέπεηηα επηζηήκνλεο. Σέινο, πνιινί ειηθησκέλνη θαη ππέξγεξνη ηνπ ηφπνπ καο βξήθαλ ζηέγαζε ηξνθή θαη επηπρία ζην ηέξκα ηνπ βίνπ ηνπο, ζην Γεξνθνκείν Καξπελεζίνπ, φπνπ πξνΐζηαηαη ν Παληειήο Βιάρνο, κέινο ηνπ Γ. ηνπ «Βεινπρηνχ». Σ ελ Κπξηαθή 28 Μαΐνπ 2017, ζε εηδηθή εθδήισζε πνπ έγηλε ζην μελνδνρείν ΠΑΡΝΩΝ, ζηελ Αζήλα, απνλεκήζεθαλ ηα ρξεκαηηθά βξαβεία ζηνπο Δπξπηάλεο θνηηεηέο θαη ζπνπδαζηέο πνπ επειέγεζαλ απφ ηελ Δπηηξνπή Τπνηξνθηψλ «Σν Βεινχρη» γηα ην αθαδεκατθφ έηνο ηελ εθδήισζε ζπκκεηείραλ ν π. Τπνπξγφο Αζαλάζηνο Μπνχξαο, ν Πξνέδξνο ηεο Δηαηξείαο Δπξπηάλσλ Δπηζηεκφλσλ Φψηεο Κνπιαξκάλεο, ν ηακίαο ηεο Παλεπξπηαληθήο Έλσζεο θ. Αλ. Ενχθαο, ηα κέιε ηεο Δπηηξνπήο Τπνηξνθηψλ κε επηθεθαιήο ηνλ πξφεδξφ ηεο θαζεγεηή θ. Γηάλλε Τθαληφπνπιν, ν αληηπξφεδξνο θ. Κψζηαο Αβξάκπνο, ν γξακκαηέαο θ. Υξήζηνο Γηαλλαθφπνπινο θαη νη θ.θ. Παληειήο Βιάρνο θαη Δπάγγεινο Νηαβήο θαζψο θαη νη βξαβεπφκελνη θνηηεηέο θαη ζπνπδαζηέο κε ζπγγεληθά ηνπο πξφζσπα. Ζ αίζνπζα γηα ηελ εθδήισζε πξνζθέξζεθε επγεληθά απφ ηνλ αληηπξφεδξν ηεο επηηξνπήο θ. Κ. Αβξάκπν Ο Πξφεδξνο ηεο Δπηηξνπήο Τπνηξνθηψλ θαη θαζεγεηήο ηνπ Παλεπηζηεκίνπ Αζελψλ θ. Γηάλλεο Τθαληφπνπινο θαισζφξηζε ηνπο Γνλείο θαη ηνπο θνηηεηέο θαη αλαθέξζεθε ζηε ζπλερή θαη γελλαηφδσξε πξνζθνξά ησλ Δπξπηάλσλ παηξησηψλ ηεο Ακεξηθήο «Σν Βεινχρη». ηε ζχληνκε θαη πεξηεθηηθή νκηιία ηνπ ππνζηήξημε φηη: «ην 1944, ζηα δχζθνια ρξφληα ηεο Παηξίδαο καο, δεκηνπξγήζεθε ζην Charlotte, North Carolina-USA απφ κηα νκάδα Δπξπηάλσλ παηξησηψλ καο «Σν Βεινχρη». Σν πξνζθηιέο φξακα ηεο Κνηλσληθήο θαη Οηθνλνκηθήο Αλάπηπμεο ηεο Δπξπηαλίαο καο ήηαλ ζπλερψο ζηε ζθέςε ηνπο. Αλέιαβαλ κηα ζεηξά απφ νηθνλνκηθέο εληζρχζεηο θαη πνιηηηζκηθέο πξσηνβνπιίεο γηα ηελ ππνζηήξημε ησλ θαηνίθσλ ηεο Δπξπηαλίαο πνπ δηαβηνχζαλ ζε ζπλζήθεο έλδεηαο, ππνζηηηζκνχ, θαη έιιεηςεο ππνδνκψλ ζε ζρνιεία θαη πγεηνλνκηθή πεξίζαιςε. Οη ζηφρνη ζηνπο νπνίνπο. Ζ ζεκεξηλή εθδήισζε, ππνζηήξημε ν θαζεγεηήο Τθαληφπνπινο αλήθεη ζηε Φνηηεηηψζα Νενιαία καο. ήκεξα βξαβεχνπκε ηε Γλψζε θαη ηελ Αξηζηεία κε ηηο ππνηξνθίεο πνπ ρνξεγεί ε Έλσζε Δπξπηάλσλ Ακεξηθήο «Σν Βεινχρη». Ζ επηζπκία ηνπο θαζψο θαη ε επηζπκία φισλ καο είλαη ε δεκηνπξγία ελφο «Πλεπκαηηθνχ θαη Πνιηηηζκηθνχ Γηαχινπ Δπηθνηλσλίαο» κεηαμχ ηεο Νενιαίαο ηεο Ακεξηθήο θαη Δπξπηαλίαο καο. Θα πξέπεη λα αλαπηχμνπκε ηηο ζρέζεηο απηέο θαη λα επηθνηλσλήζνπλ νη βξαβεπζέληεο ζηελ Διιάδα θνηηεηέο κε ηα αδέιθηα καο ζηελ Ακεξηθή γηα λα αληαιιάμνπλ ηηο αθαδεκατθέο ηνπο εκπεηξίεο γηα ην θαιφ θαη ηελ πξνθνπή ηνπ ηφπνπ καο. Οη βξαβεπζέληεο ππφηξνθνη ζηελ Διιάδα απφ ηελ Έλσζε Δπξπηάλσλ Ακεξηθήο «Σν Βεινχρη» είλαη νη αθφινπζνη: ΑΝΔΡΩΝΗ ΕΛΕΝΗ * ΓΙΑΝΝΑΚΟΠΟΤΛΟ ΛΑΜΠΡΟ * ΚΑΓΚΑΡΑ ΒΑΙΛΙΚΗ * ΚΑΣΙΑΔΑ ΜΑΡΙΑ * ΚΑΤΚΟΤΛΑ ΒΙΡΓΙΝΙΑ ΚΛΕΥΣΑΡΑ ΑΘΑΝΑΙΟ * ΚΟΛΟΚΤΘΑ ΜΑΡΙΑ * ΚΟΛΟΚΩΣΙΟΤ ΛΤΔΙΑ * ΚΟΜΠΟΓΙΑΝΝΗ ΕΙΡΗΝΗ ΥΩΣΕΙΝΗ ΝΙΚΟΠΟΤΛΟΤ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΑ * ΦΟΡΜΟΒΑ ΦΡΙΣΙΝΑ

21 ΑΠΡΗΛΗΟ - ΗΟΤΝΗΟ 2017 «ΣΟ ΒΔΛΟΤΥΗ» 21 ===ΝΔΑ ΑΠΟ ΣΖΝ ΔΤΡΤΣΑΝΗΑ=== ΚΑΤΑΘΕΣΗ ΣΤΕΦΑΝΟΥ * 25 Η ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ 1821 ==AHEPA Marathon Chapter No.2 News== Best wishes to all Brothers for a wonderful summer! The AHEPA Marathon Chapter 2 in Charlotte, NC had its last meeting for at the Velouchi Headquarters on Tuesday, June 20, Ο αληηπξφζσπνο ηεο Δλψζεψο καο ζην Γ. ηνπ Γεξνθνκείνπ Καξπελεζίνπ θαη άνθλνο ζπλεξγάηεο θ. Αζαλάζηνο Νηθφπνπινο, θαηαζέηεη, εθ κέξνπο ηνπ Βεινπρηνχ, ζηεθάλη ζην Μλεκείν ηνπ Άγλσζηνπ ηξαηηψηε ζηελ Πιαηεία Καξπελεζίνπ θαηά ηνλ ενξηαζκφ ηεο θεηηλήο επεηείνπ ηεο 25 εο Μαξηίνπ Εήηω η 25 η Μαπηίος 1821 PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS We need additional contributions to support and increase the number of children serviced. It is a special honor to donate to this outstanding program that has given our Association recognition for our caring philanthropy. You may send in any amount you wish, but for $1500/year you may adopt a specific child for the year. To donate, visit our website at or call: Children With Special Needs Committee Tom Nixon (Chair) * Tasos Hasapis (Vice-Chair) George Dais * Chris Poulos * John Poulos In this meeting there were two applicants initiated into the Order of AHEPA by the Marathon Chapter. They were: Charles C. Euripides (called Gus) and Georgios Stathopoulos The new officers for are: President Khalil E. Kardous (called Kal) * Vice-President: Ronald Stavro Drobonick (called Ron) * Secretary: Frank P. Boardman * Treasurer: N. Markos Kontos --Velouchi Scholarship Applications Eligible for scholarships are Evrytanian Association members' children of the US or Canada, who will be attending Canadian or US Universities/Colleges for the academic year Parents or students must be of Evrytanian descent and members in good standing of the Association for minimum 3 years prior to application for scholarship, including the year in which application is submitted. Applications Deadline: May 1, * velouchi@bellsouth.net Phone: Snapshot with members of AHEPA Marathon Chapter who recently had volunteered at the Second Harvest Food Bank.

22 APRIL - JUNE 2017 VELOUCHI 22 Tribute to Our 73 rd Annual Convention in Winston Salem, NC Αφιέρωμα στο 73 ο υνέδριο ---By Gus Hodges & Stavros Karagiorgis--- The 73 rd Velouchi General Assembly begins with a prayer by Fr. Vasileios Tsourlis, Dean of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Charlotte, NC. over 230 individuals for a fun night of dancing with music provided by Kosta X and DJ Thanasti. It was truly a joy to see so many of our youth come together and support our fine ministry. Typical orders of business began on Saturday morning at the Embassy Suites in Downtown Winston-Salem. General Assembly meetings were held by both the Evrytanian Association and the Daughters of Evrytania. Gus Hodges, President of the Velouchi Winston-Salem Chapter and Chair of the Convention Organizing Committee. (Above): The General Assembly Chair, Dr. Paul Dallas, the Ambassador of Greece in the U.S.A., His Excellency Haris Lalacos, and Congresswoman Mrs. Virginia Foxx. (Below): Mrs. Lalacos, the Ambassador s wife, honoring with her presence the General Assembly with other members. Stavros Karagiorgis, member of the Convention Organizing Committee. On June 16-18, 2017, our 73 rd Annual Evrytanian Association National Convention was held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The extraordinary three-day weekend was planned and graciously hosted by Chapter No. 3 "O Platanos". Chaired by Kostas Hodges, John Kortesis, Stavros Karagiorgis, Sam Ballas, and Zoe Michael, our convention was filled with Evrytanians from throughout the Southeast and beyond. Friday's festivities were kicked off with the traditional Presidents' Dinner at Fratellis Italian Steakhouse. There, fellow patriotes enjoyed a nice evening of food, fellowship and fun. Guests then headed to Camel City BBQ Factory where Dr. Paul Dallas served as this year's General Assembly Chair. The men were also joined by Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, who represents the US Fifth Congressional District in North Carolina. She provided inspirational words on the importance of keeping cultural identity and recognized the mark the Greek Americans have made in her district. Both groups recessed for lunch. While the men enjoyed a nice meal at the hotel, the local Daughters of Evrytania chapter planned an elegant lunch at Forsyth Country Club. Over 130 ladies attended this event. The women enjoyed a 70 th anniversary cake cutting ceremony as well as an inspiration speech by a Salem College professor. They even played a fun game of "xoriatiko bingo"! Meanwhile, the youth participated in an indoor soccer tournament at SoccerPlex. Approximately nine teams with youth from across the Southeast came out and enjoyed the world's favorite game. Saturday evening was marked by an elegant grand banquet at the Hellenic Center. There, approximately 200 participants enjoyed a delicious meal and enjoyed the company of various dignitaries from Greece and the United States. Guests heard speeches by Mrs. Xrisoula Soulioti, attorney at law, Mr. Panagiotis Katsoudas, representative of the mayor of Karpenisi, Mr. Aris Tasios, vice municipality commissioner from Evrytania, Mr. Jim O'Neill, Forsyth County District Attorney, and His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta.

23 ΑΠΡΗΛΗΟ - ΗΟΤΝΗΟ 2017 «ΣΟ ΒΔΛΟΤΥΗ» 23 Αφιέρωμα στο 73 ο υνέδριο * Tribute to Our 73 rd Annual Convention in Winston Salem, NC Σηηγκηόηππν από ηελ απνλνκή ησλ ππνηξνθηώλ ηεο Έλσζεο, ησλ Θπγαηέξσλ Δπξπηαλίαο θαη ησλ Oλνκαζηηθώλ Yπνηξνθηώλ. His Excellency Haris Lalacos, Ambassador of Greece in the U.S.A. The keynote address was given by Mr. Haris Lalacos, Ambassador of Greece to the United States. Mr. Lalacos' address was made even more special when it was revealed that his maternal roots are from our own Marathia village in Evrytania. Following the customary awards and scholarship presentations of a total of $27,500, the dance floor was opened! Approximately 500 people came out to socialize and celebrate with fellow Evrytanians. The entertainment included a famous guest singer from Greece, Spiros Siolos. Everyone had a blast and danced into the early morning hours. Mrs. Laura Nixon presents to Mr. Bill Fallis, the Association s long time Velouchi Member and Officer, the Annual Presidential Award in recognition of his outstanding volunteer services, dedication and commitment towards the fullfilment of the Winston Salem Chapter and the National Velouchi s mission.

24 APRIL - JUNE 2017 VELOUCHI 24 Tribute to Our 73 rd Annual Convention in Winston Salem, NC Αθιέπωμα ζηο 73 ο ςνέδπιο Six of the seven new elected officers of the Association. Dr. Mary Ann Contogiannis (middle) is the new officer of the Evrytanian Foundation

25 ΑΠΡΗΛΗΟ - ΗΟΤΝΗΟ 2017 «ΣΟ ΒΔΛΟΤΥΗ» 25 Αθιέπωμα ζηο 73 ο ςνέδπιο - Tribute to Our 73 rd Annual Convention in Winston Salem, NC Οι Συχεροί της Λαχειοφόρου 2017 Καηά ηε δηάξθεηα ηνπ Κπξηαθάηηθνπ παλεγπξηνχ έγηλε θαη ε θιήξσζε ηεο εηήζηαο ιαρεηνθφξνπ ηεο Έλσζεο, ε νπνία πξφζθεξε ζηνπο 5 ηπρεξνχο ην ζπλνιηθφ πνζφ ησλ $20,000. Πνπιήζεθαλ 554 ιαρεία θαη νη ηπρεξνί είλαη νη εμήο: 1. Captain Steve s Family Seafood- Fort Mill, SC - $10,000 Λασνόρ # Arthur Fotos - Asheville, NC - $5,000. Λασνόρ # John Boussios - Arden, NC - $3,000 Λασνόρ # Mariann Gregory Lincolnton, NC - $1,000. Λασνόρ # Hristos Dallas Evanston, IL - $1,000. Λασνόρ #641 Οη θ.θ Αζαλ. Νηθόπνπινο, Γεκ. Καζηξίηζεοθαη ν παληαρνύ παξώλ άνθλνο Σηαύξνο Καξαγηώξγεο, πιαηζησκέλνη από ραξνύκελα παηδάθηα, μεθηλνύλ ηελ θιήξσζεο ηεο ιαρεηνθόξνπ. The final day's festivities began with the Divine Liturgy at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Winston-Salem. The service was officiated by His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios of Atlanta, Fr. Demetri Kangelaris (proistamenos), Fr. Kosta Shepherd (voithos), and Fr. George Kiricoples. His Eminence also ordained a fellow Evrytanian to the Diaconate. John Carros, now known as Deacon Konstantinos, received the sacrament of ordination. Axios! Following the Divine Liturgy, the convention participants and fellow parishioners joined together for a farewell panigiri. Great food, music, and entertainment marked the final few hours of this year's festivities. This year's convention was quite a success. It would not have been possible without the hard work and determination of Chapter No 3. Special thanks goes out to Kostas Hodges, John Kortesis, Stavros Karagiorgis, Sam G. Ballas, Zoe Michael, Sam J. Ballas, Zoe Bobotsiares, Pete Bobotsiares, Sammy Gianopoulos, Mike Kangelaris, Jimmy States, Tommy Vlachos, Victor Valentino, and all of the other volunteers from the Winston-Salem Community for their efforts this year. Their hard work did not go unnoticed. To next year's convention in Washington, D.C.! Οι Συχεροί των δυο Ipad Προσφορά του κ. Δημ. Σάσιου Ζ θιήξσζε γηα ην έλα απφ ηα δπν Ipad, πξνζθνξά ηνπ κέινπο θαη κεγάινπ ππνζηεξηθηή ηεο Έλσζεο θ. Γεκεηξίνπ Σάζηνπ απφ ην Γνπίλζηνλ άιεκ, αλέδεημε ηπρεξφ ηνλ Γιάννη Αλεξίος απφ ην Γνπίλζηνλ άιεκ. Ζ θιήξσζε ηνπ δεχηεξνπ Ipad ζα γίλεη ζηελ εηήζηα εθδήισζε ρνξνχ πνπ πξνγξακκαηίδεη γηα ην ρεηκψλα ε Νενιαία ηεο Έλσζεο. Save the dates The members of Washington Chapter ITIA are looking forward to hosting the 2018 Annual Convention. June 15, 16 & 17, The Nation s Capital Awaits You!

26 APRIL - JUNE 2017 VELOUCHI 26 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2017 VELOUCHI SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS of $27,500 Gynaika / June 24th, 2017 Angelika Ballas University of S. Carolina Kalliope Balatsias Western Carolina University Nikole Gianopoulos Columbia University Irene Kakouras Clemson University We are honored that our Association s President, Mrs. Laura Nixon, has been recognized by the Periodiko GYNAIKA of the National Herald. Demetria Peroulas University of Tennessee Maria D. Politis University of Kentucky Kassiani Vastakis University of N. Georgia William Reece Watson Clemson University Lea Raptis Spalding University Frances Skenteris FTCC Christos Zourzoukis University of Georgia

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28 EVRYTANIAN ASSOCIATION OFAMERICA VELOUCHI 121 Greenwich Road * Suite #212 Charlotte, NC RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED As we reflect on the 73 rd Annual Convention, we would like to congratulate Chapter #3 Platanos for an incredible event, and to thank you for your southern hospitality. We had a blast. The members of the Washington, DC Chapter 10 ITIA are looking forward to hosting the convention in JUNE 15, 16 & 17 The Nation s Capital awaits you!