Santa Barbara AHEPA Chapter 243

ORDER OF AHEPA
SANTA BARBARA CHAPTER #243
Established October 17, 1929
“Promoting the Harmony of Greek Culture, Service, and Community”
“Keeping the Spirit Alive”
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“Let’s Do Something Great in 2008”

MINUTES OF OCTOBER 20, 2008.

October is the tenth month of our year but the fifth month of our chapter year. This month is best known for the celebrations of Halloween and Oktoberfest-(one party for the young kids and one for the adults.) Seems good enough for me!

From “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”-There is power in a strong intergenerational family…children, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins can be a powerful force in helping people have a sense of who they are and where they come from and what they stand for.

Ponder on this – His thoughts tumbled in his head, making and breaking alliances like underpants in a dryer without Cling Free.

Posted on our web site is information about the El Camino District 20 Scholarship (application deadline is April 1, 2009) and the 2009 Journey to Greece programs
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HAVE YOU VISITED OUR WEB SITE RECENTLY?

President Arger called out meeting to order at 6:39 PM
The Opening Prayer was lead by Bill Poulis Esq.
Attendance: Among the fourteen members who signed the ledger book were Alex Haimanis who has been in Greece for three months, Brian Iorio who we missed last month, Constantine Daviantes who is Vice-President of marketing and Sales for NivaSonix . He had been a member of our chapter and wishes to be reinstated- Welcome Back, and Panos Mitroulias who is a member of the Greek Air Force and is interacting with the Raytheon Corporation and our own V.P George Papazacharioudakis.
Happy Dollars-This night did not have a “Happy Dollars” container so we just placed our contributions on the table accompanied with our happy thoughts.






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September Minutes were read and approved by vote- motion by Bill Pertsulakes.
Treasurer’s Report-The “Brothers Compogiannis” reported that in the Smith- Barney account we have $9634.70 ($366 Happy Dollars) =$9328.70. Our checking account totals $1344.16. On October 24, 2008 our CD with Smith-Barney and the funds will be transferred to UBS, where Chris is now working and there will be no fee.
Chapter Correspondence- Jim Brown indicated that he sent an e-mail to brother Jim Angelos c/o Ruth giving him our best wishes, asking him to write about his experiences in Iraq to our e-mail address, and keeping in touch with happenings through our web site.
Old Business-- Chris Compogiannis is viewing the video of the Greek Heritage Society and will make recommendations at our next meeting.
New Business-We discussed the Ventura Ahepa Scholarship BBQ-they cleared $900.00.
The Saint Demetrios Dinner-Dance was cancelled because not enough people indicated they would attend. There was much discussion about the Christmas Party we customarily have with the Santa Barbara DOP, Suggestions included having the dinner at the Double Tree Restaurant, cost approximately $9-$25, having the dinner at the church with a possible BBQ, the Montecito Country Club was also considered. The complexity is that the DOP wants a limit of $25.00 and does not wish to travel too far. Our Bill Persulakes will confer with the DOP President Valerie Richardson and reach an accord. We suggested the date of December 11, 2008. George Papazacharioudakis recommended that our chapter assume the responsibility of welcoming all Orthodox Christian college students in the area to our community. George will chair a committee for this activity and we project a December date. The motion was made and seconded to allocate up to $200 for this event.
Glendi discussion began with Bill Poulis informing us that the folk dance group wishes to perform at the Glendi. We decided to have Bill respond that because we did not plan this year for dance groups to participate in the Glendi we might consider this option for our next Glendi. John Demourkas advised us that his father Peter is not well and can not help him in the kitchen, Connie Kallas is leaving the area and will not assist also. John requested assistance. Assignments were finalized for all aspects of the Glendi. Prices for the bar were agreed upon.
Good of the Order-Jim Brown indicated that the Long Range Planning Committee report had been submitted to President Arger for his use. Other comments were of a general, supportive nature.
Closing Prayer-was lead by Brother Bill Poulis Esq. aka Deacon Wm-(there is hope for all of us)
Meeting Adjourned at 8:34 PM
Birthday Greetings to Jim Angelos, Thanasis Batalas, Steven Compogiannis Anthony Kallas Ph.D, Paul Tziouivaras (all Nov.), Jim Brown, Peter Demoukas, Sam Petronakis (all Dec.)
Respectfully Submitted,
James P. Brown
Chapter Secretary.
Next meeting November 17,2008 at Harry’s Plaza Café’