Santa Barbara AHEPA Chapter 243

A Message from the Supreme President

Brothers, Sisters and Friends:

As we enter the final week of 2009 we can look back at this year with pride in our accomplishments. AHEPA maintains a strong presence in our communities, but as we enter a new decade we should ask ourselves "What has AHEPA been doing?"

This year we re-examined our programs and made adjustments to better accommodate our membership and meet the needs of the community. For example:

The Educational Foundation increased the minimum amount of each scholarship it awards to $2,000 and
The traditional Congressional Banquet has been transformed into four regional banquets in 2009 - 2010, allowing for greater participation from the community

Moreover, we continue to provide the same important service to the community with programs like:

National Housing for senior citizens, and
"United We Serve" campaign to feed the less fortunate.

Looking forward, we must strive to continue to meet our mission. We are truly blessed to have such a great organization with rich traditions and a dynamic cross-section of members. It all starts with us. Let's commit ourselves to growth, to challenging new programs, and to fulfill the vast potential of AHEPA the greatest organization it can be by working together-as One AHEPA.

Happy New Year to all.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Nicholas A. Karacostas, Supreme President