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”
http://Ahepa20.org/~chapter243/
www.ahepa20.org/chapters (easier for some)
**E-mail: ahepa243@gmail.com **
“Let’s get our projects in line in 2009”



January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars, and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. The first day of the month is known as New Year's Day. It is, on average, the coldest month of the year within most of the Northern Hemisphere and the warmest month of the year within most of the Southern Hemisphere…. Beginning in the sixteenth century, European countries began officially making January 1 the start of the New Year once again — sometimes called Circumcision Style because this was the date of the Feast of the Circumcision, being the eighth day from December 25. Historical names for January include its original Roman designation, Ianuarius, the Saxon term Wulf-monath (meaning wolf month) and Charlemagne's designation Wintarmanoth (winter / cold month). In Finnish, the month is called tammikuu, meaning month of the oak, but the original meaning was the month of the heart of winter, as tammi has initially meant axis or core. This month in Czech is called leden, meaning ice month.

From “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”-Most people are scripted in the Scarcity Mentality. They see life as only having so much…A character trait that is essential is the Abundance Mentality---the paradigm that there is plenty out there for everybody.

Ponder on this-The revelation that his marriage of 30 years had disintegrated because of his wife’s infidelity came as a shock, like the surcharge at a formerly surcharge-free ATM machine.

HAVE YOU VISITED OUR WEB SITE RECENTLY?

Reminder-Have you paid your 2009 Ahepa dues? If not please see Chris or Steve Compogiannis at our next chapter meeting or mail your dues to Steve Compogiannis 5290 Overpass Rd. #124 Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2049 (967-6311)






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The following minutes were recorded by our hard-working Vice-President George Papazacharioudakis who covered for me. I was detained at work. I appreciate it.


Attendance: Steve Poulos, Steve and Chris Compogiannis, Paul and Archie Tziouvaras, Brian Iorio, Costas Gastouniotis, George Alexiadis, Alex Haimanis, Costas Frangos, and Jim Arger.

Opening prayer was lead by Bill Poulis.

Happy Dollars: George Alexiadis was very impressed of the Constantinople Society event he attended in LA, on Jan 17. Everyone shared Christmas happy times with family and friends.

Nov 17 Minutes: We had no business meeting in December. The Nov minutes were approved by Alex Haimanis and seconded by Bill Poulis.

Treasury report: Compogiannis brothers reported $375 in the Happy Dollars account, $9713.13 in savings and $2685.94 in checking. The account balance is the healthiest ever and much discussion was around what are our plans for using these assets. George Alexiadis was assigned to make recommendation to the chapter on ideas how to spend our assets consentient with our Chapter’s Mission and values.

Correspondence: None reported.

Nov 1 Glendi: Steve Compogiannis provided a preliminary expense summary. The event was well attended and made around $2K profit. As usual, everyone had a great time; the food was great, fun dancing and great band. Everyone’s help and efforts are greatly appreciated.

Dec 1 AHEPA/DOP dinner: Dinner with the DOP was held at the church. The event had low attendance on both ends, possibly due to lack of atmosphere. Stan Nicolaidis made a great meal and $20/person was a great dollar value.

A church request to pay $312 for Christmas tree was declined by both the executive committee off site meeting and by motion at the meeting. The declination was based that we had made no previous commitment for this expense.






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Greek Independence: March 29 after church, was set for our Greek Independence Day celebration. George Papazacharioudakis was appointed as the event chairman. Bill Poulis proposed plans for a fish luncheon menu. $ 300 was allocated to cover expenses for the luncheon. Costa Frangos will check with the Greek Film Festival Organization to be our
main speakers or show a film. There will be an $8 charge for adults and $5 for children, Proceeds will be donated to Alex Haimanis for the Africa Mission programs.

New Social Events: Much discussion took place for another Glendi like event. Valentine’s Day is too close and competes with Jan and Feb events already in place. Brian Iorio was appointed to recommend ideas for such event at the next meeting.

Closing Prayer: By Bill Poulis, 8:05 PM.

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.

February Birthdays-Jim Chachackos (2/18), Chris Compogiannis (2/24), John Laury (2/15), Aheleas Tziouvaras ((2/12).
March Birthdays-Mathu P. Chrestenson (3/24), Steve T. Poulos (3/22).

Our next meeting is February 16, 2009 (another 3-day weekend) at Harry’s Plaza Café’


Respectfully Submitted,
George Papazacharioudakis (Vice President)
James Brown (Secretary)
(The Dynamic Duo)