Santa Barbara AHEPA Chapter 243

Chapter #243
A look back at 2005-2006 Ahepa #243 Accomplishments

This Chapter has a rich history of participation in Ahepa and St. Barbara Parish life. This speaks to the special gifts and quality of the members of this Chapter. All of you have with in you the capability to Excel and be The best in What ever you chose to do. Be Proud to be a member of Ahepa and of this Chapter in particular. We are indeed blessed
This year as Ahepans we participated in the following activities:
Our new website was created with the assistance of District 20
We held a successful fall glendi
We assisted in the Fall Student Mixer
We assisted with the weekend celebration of St. Barbara
We assisted in the celebration with Fr. Paul’s 10th Anniversary as an Orthodox Priest
Our members assisted in various activities of the church
We introduced the New Greek Consul General to Santa Barbara County and City officials
We introduced the Consul to UCSB and Greek Studies personnel
We introduced the Consul to our Parish Priest-Fr. Paul Paris
We initiated the process to join with the City of Santa Barbara in establishing a Sister City in Greece
We presented the Greek Independence Day Celebration to our community
We assisted in the 9th Annual St. Barbara Golf Tournament
We assisted the University and Consul in presenting the Greek film “Hostage” to the Santa Barbara community
We participated in “Ahepa Sunday” which included a memorial to those in the Ahepa family who have passed on, and a luncheon where we displayed photos and other memorabilia from our Chapter and St. Barbara historical past. This included photos of our Ahepan Brothers from the Ventura Chapter #220 and their donations for St. Barbara

One of our youth-Louis Arger was awarded the District 20 Scholarship
One of our youth-Loren Angelos was awarded the National Scholarship
We are already looking toward the new Chapter year with plans and ideas.

All this is possible because of the dedication, good will, energy, forward thinking of our membership and the support of our Parish Priest-Fr. Paul

Be proud of your membership in this Chapter and the fellowship of this unique group of men.
May the New Year bring Health and Joy as we continue our good works.

Jim Brown