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://www.ahepa20.org/~ chapter243/
Or www.ahepa20.org/chapters (easier for some)
** E-mail: ahepa243@gmail.com **
*If each brings in one new member-that will be fine in 2009*

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE AND THE MINUTES OF MAY 18, 2009

It is with humble appreciation that I thank the chapter for another opportunity to be of service as President of this very special Ahepa chapter of Santa Barbara. We are a group of very talented, optimistic, goal orientated men providing service to our community. This is accomplished as a team utilizing our various talents to achieve common, specific goals that we put before us. Our officers have met in the first of a series of meetings to plan our year’s work, set goals, and discuss a plan to successfully achieve our goals. This will be our main topic at our meeting on the 15th. All of us are indeed blessed to enjoy the company of men of common background and purpose.
As the world around us seems to be changing so must we. I encourage all of you to “Think out of the box and to think Big” Consider our meetings, our events, including different venue sites, and in offering our members and even men outside of our organization opportunities to take an active role in participation. We have members with skills and talents that can stretch if asked to do so. Further this will ensure the viability of our chapter in the future and also provide a model to build on. Let us be fearless in this endeavor.
We must congratulate Jim Ager for completion of two successful years as President of this chapter. The chapter is well and secure and in a prominent position in the Santa Barbara community. We must also congratulate our Vice-President Alex Chuchas for the very successful YAL event of the 6th which raised funds to aid those adversely affected by the recent fire. The involvement of our young adults is vital to our future community.
LET’S LOOK FORWORD TO A SUCCESSFUL FUN-FILLED YEAR.
May 18, 2009 Minutes
(Minutes taken by George Papazacharioudakis)

Attendance: Steve Compogiannis, Chris Compogiannis, Brian Iorio, Bill Perstulakis, Alex Chuckas, John Demourkas, Panos Mitroulias, Bill Poulis, George Alexiadis, Alex Haimanis, Costas Frangos, Jim Arger and Kosta Dalvendes.

Opening prayer was lead by Bill Poulis.

Happy Dollars: Most comments were centered on the Jesusita fire being brought under control. Bother Bill Poulis and George Papazacharioudakis were evacuated and returned back to their homes safely.



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April Minutes: The April minutes were approved by Alex Haimanis and seconded by Bill Poulis.

Treasury report: Chris Compogiannis reported $257 in the Happy dollars account (post AHEPA dinner at the Harbor refund), $9647.12 in savings and $1064.16 in checking.
A motion was made Alex Haimanis and second by Bill Poulis to make a $500 donation to the Albanian/Indian/Guatamala/Gana Orphanages.

Correspondence: AHEPA National convention to be held in San Francisco between June 29 and July 5. President Goulis requested $500 from each chapter to help promote Hellenism. Request was rejected on the basis of objective being vague and not enough specifics.
District 20 convention to be held in Anaheim from June 11 to June 14 Alex Haimanis was elected unanimously by our chapter to be AHEPAN of the Year nominee at the District convention. Our chapter committed a half page Ad as we have normally done each year.

November 09 Glendi: Jim Arger informed by Father that Oct 31 is the set date for the Glendi. Nov 7 is not available and Nov 14 is a little too close and in competition with the Church December activities. The Oct 31 is Halloween night and not appropriate for a Glendi event. Jim Arger to check again for the Nov 14 availability or check for another location Nov 7

2009 election of Officers: Chris Compogiannis nominated Jim Brown for president and Alex Chuckas for vise president; Jim Arger moved to approve the motion and was seconded by Alex Haimanis. Jim Arger was nominated and accepted the recording secretary position. Chris Compogiannis was nominated as treasurer and corresponding secretary. All were in favor.

Greek Independence: Held on March 29 after church service. A Great presentation by Pheadon Kyriakidis. Pheadon is moving to Greece to take a teaching position at Mytelene University, an island off the Turkish coast.
The event netted $505 with the proceeds going to Sunday school and Church operating budget as a 50/50 split.

Social Events: Jim Arger is the Chairman for the Church Crab Fest fundraiser event. AHEPA will be assisting Jim as required. Brian Iorio reported that the First Annual Spring Family BBQ at Tuckers Grove has been rescheduled from May 16 to August 22, due to Jesusita fire.
Closing Prayer: By Bill Poulis, 8:00 PM.
Our next meeting is June 15, 2009 at Harry’s Plaza Café’ See you at 6:30 PM
Respectfully Submitted,
George Papazacharioudakis, Vice-President.