Santa Barbara AHEPA Chapter 243

December’ 2006 Newsletter-“Keeping the Spirit Alive”
ORDER OF AHEPA
SANTA BARBARA CHAPTER #243
Established October 17, 1929
“Promoting the Harmony of Greek Culture, Service, and Community”
http://www.ahepa20.org/~chapter243/

The month of December is very special. It is the high-point of the Holiday Season-a time where we join together with other religious doctrines and amongst ourselves and reconnect with the teachings of the son of God. The prime teaching is of LOVE and from that center manifests many expressions. The prime teaching is of LOVE.
The most visible expressions of LOVE however are seen in our local civic and church communities and touch our moral center benefiting all of us. Your support of our programs not only allow us to pursue our goals, but more importantly create a sense of community-people of like mind and spirit always expressing LOVE
This very special Ahepa chapter is blessed with energetic members willing to share their special gifts in this expression and we welcome men who have this mind-set. If you have an interest in our work please contact one of us or leave word at the office.
The “Journey to Greece” program will accommodate a limited number of participants. December 31st is a deadline to submit an application for next summer’s program. Applications are available online @ Ahepa.org or Ahepa20.org. You may contact me or George Papazacharioudakis for information and application. This also applies for District 20 Scholarship Applications. The deadline for submission is March 1, 2007. The Ahepa National Scholarship Application deadline is March 31, 2007
Join with us as we celebrate the Name day of St. Barbara on Dec. 3rd and 4th. This will be a very special weekend. Please visit our web site for more Ahepa news items.
We wish you a joyful month and we thank you for your support.
Jim Brown, President.