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Tuesday, December 29, 2009

AHEPA Donates Christmas Gifts to St. Basil Academy Students 

AHEPA Donates Christmas Gifts to St. Basil Academy Students

WASHINGTON (December 21, 2009)—Nicholas A. Karacostas, supreme president of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the nation�s three million American citizens of Greek heritage, and countless Philhellenes, attended St. Basil Academy�s annual Christmas luncheon on December 19, 2009 where he presented each student with a Christmas gift.



“For nearly 50 years the AHEPA family has been a proud supporter of St. Basil Academy,” said Karacostas. “These students are so special and work very hard to achieve their academic goals. The AHEPA family will always be committed to ensuring the mission of St. Basil Academy is met.”



Despite the inclement weather approximately 150 persons attended and were treated to a Christmas pageant staged by the Academy students. His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios spoke at the luncheon. Father Costas Sitaras, director, St. Basil Academy, and Evellyn Tsiadis, president, St. Basil Academy Board of Trustees, and a Daughters of Penelope past grand president, welcomed the guests. AHEPA�s Chairman of St. Basil Academy Committee James Poll sent his Christmas greetings.



“We were treated to a wonderful program that captured the essence of the Christmas spirit,” added Karacostas. “It was a pleasure to spend the day with Archbishop Demetrios, the leadership of St. Basil�s, and of course, the students.”



In its history, AHEPA has donated more than $1.75 million to St. Basil Academy for the construction of dormitories and a school building. Also, the Daughters of Penelope has contributed to the furnishing of new buildings that have been built on campus and built a heated outdoor swimming pool for the children. Together, the AHEPA family provides for the ongoing maintenance and renovation of the facilities it helped to construct.



For more information about St. Basil Academy, please visit http://www.saintbasilacademy.org/, or how you can help the academy, visit http://www.saintbasilacademy.org/donate/wish_list.



AHEPA was established in 1922 by visionary Greek-Americans to protect all from bigotry and prejudice at the hands of the KKK. In its history, AHEPA has joined with the NAACP and B�nai B�rith International to fight discrimination. It has grown to become the largest membership-based association for Hellenic-Americans and Philhellenes in the world.



For more information about AHEPA, or how to join, please contact AHEPA Headquarters, 202.232.6300, or visit www.ahepa.org.

posted by Santa Barbara Chapter 243  # 12:57 PM

Bartholomew's Appeal Shocks Public Opinion 

Bartholomew's Appeal Shocks Public Opinion
NEW YORK (Greek News) -- December 28, 2009 -- U.S. public opinion was shocked by the dramatic appeal by the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, was said during an appearance on CBS' "60 Minutes" that the Orthodox Christians in Turkey are treated as second-class citizens and they often feel crucified. ... read more.

posted by Santa Barbara Chapter 243  # 12:56 PM

A Message from the Supreme President 

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

posted by Santa Barbara Chapter 243  # 12:55 PM

Monday, December 28, 2009

AHEPA Chapter 243-General information 

Ahepa Chapter243 general information
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*

General mailing address: Ahepa Chapter #243, c/o Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 1205 San Antonio Creek Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111.
(805) 683-4492, Fax (805) 964-2774 http://www.saintbarbara.net/ (please note our e-mail address above).

2008-2009 officers:
Pres. James P. Brown, D.C.
Vice. Pres. Alex Chuchas,
Treasurers- Steve & Chris Compogiannis,
Sec’y & immediate Past President James Arger,
Past District Governor- Costandinos Frangos.
Meetings held on the third Monday of the month (12) @ Harry's Plaza Cafe' in the Lorretto Plaza at the corner of State St. and Las Positas Rd,
6:30-6:45 start time.
We have a wide range of vision and activity. We welcome your visitation.

posted by Santa Barbara Chapter 243  # 6:11 PM

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 

The members of Ahepa Chapter #243-Santa Barbara wish everyone the very Best of this Holiday season. May the New Year bring Joy, Health, and Prosperity to you and yours.

posted by Santa Barbara Chapter 243  # 6:09 PM

Ahepacademy Class of 2010 

Attention Greek-American High School Juniors:
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Be a Part of the AHEPAcademy Class of 2010

1st Session: June 20, 2010 – June 26, 2010
2nd Session: July 25, 2010 – July 31, 2010

EARLY ACTION APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2010
EXTENDED APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2010

Apply for the opportunity to be one of a small, select group of Greek-American high school students selected from all over the country to participate in AHEPAcademy, an interactive leadership and networking seminar to be held on the campus of George Mason University outside Washington, DC from June 20-26, 2010 and July 25-31, 2010.

AHEPAcademy is a program that identifies, educates, inspires, mentors, advances, and networks exceptional Greek-American high school students as they progress through their high school, college, graduate and professional careers.

Graduates of AHEPAcademy are eligible for further mentoring, access to a nationwide network of internships, and participation in continuing internet-based networking and learning opportunities throughout their academic careers and beyond. AHEPAcademy provides instruction and inspiration by prominent Greek-American and Philhellene instructors from the academic, professional, and public service fields across the United States.

AHEPAcademy is looking for exceptional Greek-American high school juniors during the 2009-2010 school year with top grades (minimum 3.5/4.0 GPA or equivalent or Top 10% of Class), who exemplify scholarship, leadership, character, participation in extracurricular activities, community service, and involvement in the Greek-American community to apply for selection to this summer’s AHEPAcademy on Campus program.

Applications for AHEPAcademy are now available on www.AHEPAcademy.com. The first deadline for submission of completed applications to AHEPAcademy is March 1, 2010, but please contact AHEPAcademy and your local AHEPA Chapter as soon as possible to indicate your interest in applying for the program and regarding your eligibility to receive a scholarship from your local AHEPA Chapter for your participation in the AHEPAcademy on Campus program.

For more information, please email AHEPAcademy at info@AHEPAcademy.com.

posted by Santa Barbara Chapter 243  # 6:07 PM

Monday, December 14, 2009

Ahepa E-News 12-15-09 

AHEPA e-News! - Vol.3 Issue 43 - Tuesday, December 15, 2009
News From AHEPA

AHEPA Congratulates and Salutes George Stephanopoulos
WASHINGTON (AHEPA eNews) -- On Joining the "GMA" Anchor Team: AHEPA is proud of the professional accomplishments of George Stephanopoulos, who is a former recipient of an AHEPA scholarship. ... read more.
AHEPA Appalled by Theft of Former Cypriot President's Body
WASHINGTON (AHEPA News) -- Nicholas A. Karacostas, Supreme President of AHEPA, issued the following statement on the news that the body of former Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos was stolen from its grave: ... read more.



Citrus District 2 Epiphany Golf Tounament
PALM HARBOR (AHEPA Athletics) -- Don't miss out on the upcoming AHEPA Citrus District 2 Epiphany Golf Tounament, January 3, 2010, at the Landsbrook Golf Club in sunny Palm Harbor, Florida. To find out more and to register ... download the event flyer.



88th Supreme Convention to be Held in Montreal
WASHINGTON (AHEPA Convention) -- The AHEPA Supreme Lodge is excited to announce the location and dates for next year's Supreme Convention. Please mark your calendars to join us at the Delta Centre-Ville Hotel in Montreal, Canada, July 11-18, 2010. ... read more.



AHEPAN Magazine - Summer '09 Now Online!
WASHINGTON (AHEPA Magazine) -- Can't wait for your copy to come in the mail? Burning to see the read about AHEPA's new Going Green or Public Service initiatives -- or to find out what's going on in chapters across the country? Suffer no more! View the Summer 2009 issue online!
National Herald Now Free for AHEPA Members
WASHINGTON (AHEPA News) -- The National Herald, the nation's largest Greek-American Newspaper is available free in electronic format to AHEPA members. Though AHEPA e-News, once a month, you will be able to read the full version a recent issue of the National Herald. ... read Issue 634.


AHEPA Upcoming Events Calendar

DECEMBER 2009
25 Christmas - Global
31 Membership Dues Deadline - AHEPA HQ

JANUARY 2010
03 Dist. 2 Epiphany Golf Tournament - Palm Harbor, FL
05 AHEPA Epiphany Banquet - Tarpon Springs, FL
22-25 Dtrict 20 Greek Weekend at Sea - Long Beach, CA
23 District 13 Mid-Year Conference - Chicago, IL

FEBRUARY 2010
05-07 District 1 Mid-Winter Conference - Knoxville, TN
12-15 Sons Western Regional BBall Tournament - Los Angeles, CA

MARCH 2010
06 Regional Biennial Banquet - Portland, OR
20-21 District 13 AHEPA Bowling Tourn. - Joliet, IL

APRIL 2010
30-01 District 19 Convention - Wendover, Utah

MAY 2010
01 Regional Biennial Banquet - Chicago, IL
14-15 National Bowling Tournament - Hillside, IL
15 District 8 Convention - Worcester, MA
20-23 District 3 Convention - Fayetteville, NC
21-23 District 7 Convention - Norwalk, CT
21-23 District 23 Convention - Niagara Falls, Canada

JUNE 2010
04-06 Districts 12 & 13 Convention - Merrillville, IN
04-06 District 24 Convention - Winnipeg, MB
05-06 District 9 Convention - Portsmouth, NH
11-13 District 5 Convention - Park Ridge, NJ
11-13 District 17 Convention - Cheyenne, WY
11-13 District 20 Convention - Palm Springs, CA
11-13 District 22 Convention - Seattle, WA
17-20 District 16 Convention - Houston, TX
18-20 District 11 Convention - North Royalton, OH
25-26 District 21 Convention - Stockton, CA
25-27 District 4 Convention - Pittsburgh, PA
25-27 District 15 Convention - Kansas City, MO

JULY 2010
11-18 AHEPA Family 88th Supreme Convention - Montreal, Canada

Greek American Weekly News Digest

Greece Faces Government Job Cuts, Crackdown on Tax Evaders
ATHENS (USA Today) -- December 14, 2009 -- Greece's new government readied plans Monday to slash deficits and boost confidence in the country's shaky finances by cutting bloated public payrolls and going after rampant tax evasion. ... read more.
Turkey Bans Pro-Kurdish Party Over Ties to Rebels
ANKARA (Washington Post) -- December 11, 2009 -- Turkey -- Turkey's top court on Friday banned a pro-Kurdish political party on charges of ties to Kurdish rebels, a decision likely to disrupt a struggling reconciliation process between the state and minority Kurds. Hasim Kilic, head of the Constitutional Court, said the court also ... read more.
Kokkari Estiatorio - Restaurant Review
SAN FRANCISCO (Wall Street Journal) -- December 10, 2009 -- Kokkari Estiatorio, one of San Francisco's premier Greek restaurants, is fast becoming a lunchtime favorite of the local Democratic establishment. Mayor Gavin Newsom is a regular, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Dianne Feinstein drop by when they are in town, ... read more.
Other Greek American News Headlines
Greek Reporter - December 9, 2009
Obama Intervention on Halki and the Patriarchate

Reuters - December 14, 2009
Turkish Courts Seen as Conservatives' Last Bastion

Greek Reporter (Hollywood) - December 11, 2009
Discover The Greek Modonna!

Rasmussen Reports - December 11, 2009
2010 Illinois Senate Race: Giannoulias 42%, Kirk 39%

posted by Santa Barbara Chapter 243  # 9:38 PM

Monday, December 07, 2009

Ahepa Participation in SB Marathon Summary 

Hello Brothers,



I am really glad to let you know that the First Santa Barbara International Marathon was a good success for our Chapter. It is great if you take in mind that we had a short time to work and prepare everything.



We worked all of us as a TEAM and that is the big benefit out of this event!I have attached some of the photos i received already




Firstly, I feel proud of our running team. All the 11 team runners (full marathon or relay teams) did great job, finished the race and nobody was injured!!!
These great guys are:
Carolyn Diacos
Alex Chuchas
Diana Georghiou
Kara Osborn
Mike Osborn
Sophia Kenrick
AJ Carralejo
Adam Carralejo
Alex Ioannidis
George Papazacharioudakis

And myself
I think that they worth our Chapter’s graceful sponsorship, since most of them have their school exams and they took their time off from studying to go and run. Most of the others are working, which makes training hard too…



Secondly, our booth, both days, Saturday at the EXPO and Sunday at the finish line was a hit!!! We had more than 3000 people walking by and most of them were interested in listening to our brothers explaining the Marathon’s Greek Heritage (only a few knew about).

I want to thank especially:

a. Costas Davlantes and Greg Pentages for setting up the booth on Friday at the EXPO.

b. Costas Davlantes and Bill Poulos for doing most of the work at the booths on Saturday from early morning until late afternoon and on Sunday the whole day.

c. Bill Tragos, Alex Haimanis and our St Barbara’s YAL member Stephanie Brown for spending their Saturday afternoon at the EXPO, helping at the booth.

d. George Papazacharioudakis for doing all the printing job needed. He printed hundreds of paper that saved AHEPA a few dollars. George spent much time at the booth on Saturday, although we was busy and picked up the t-shirts on Friday from the printing company.



Thanks to Vasilis Inempolidis we have some good photos of our runners finishing the race. Vasilis was also yesterday at 6am at the starting line, trying to take the first photos of the day and on Saturday at the EXPO too.



I want to thank James Stathis for designing our fliers and creating the 1 minute video about Marathon’s history that attracted everybody visited our booth on Saturday. He also promoted this event to his business mailing list spreading the word around. Great job for so late notice



Thanks to Costa Frango, our participation was promoted to the local press and TV. John Palminteri on Sunday at the finish line had some words to tell about AHEPA Running team.



Alex Chuchas did all the work regarding the runners participation. He did all the registration process online (a really time consuming task) and coordinated the relay teams. Thanks Alex!!!



I want to tell a few words about Bill Tragos. He threw the idea on the August meeting and motivated everyone to work. He did all the job with the race directors to get the booths and introduced generally AHEPA as a honorable group among the others! He hosted the last meeting at his house and also donated the pasta dinner for the runners on Saturday. Bill, you inspired everybody to start discussing about the E…



And of course I want to THANK ALL OF YOU for adopting the idea, gracefully sponsoring the runners, taking the money out of the chapter’s account and for buying most of the t-shirts to promote the idea. I want, personally, to thank you all for motivating me to start training for the marathon just a few months ago and do something that I had never even dreamed about!!!



Sorry if I missed somebody, but I feel really tired after running the full thing today.



I ‘ll be flying to Greece on Tuesday for the Christmas holidays, happy about this event but more happy about living within a so great Greek community 5000 miles away from my family. That will make my parents feel more comfortable…



Thanks for everything and have blessed Christmas holidays





Panos


P.S. If i forget some of our members, Jim and Alex please forward this e-mail
-------------------


Panagiotis Nik. Mitroulias

posted by Santa Barbara Chapter 243  # 7:23 AM

Sunday, December 06, 2009

NHews about Brother James Angelos-Pictures didn't transfer 

COSTA,
HOPE THINGS ARE WELL. I'M DOING GOOD AS USUAL.
HERE ARE A COUPLE OF PICS TAKEN RECENTLY. MYSELF WITH AMBASSADOR ROBERT FORD. HE IS THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION HERE (2ND IN COMMAND). THESE WERE TAKEN TO SUPPLEMENT AN ARTICLE WHICH WILL BE WRITTEN IN THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION'S NATIONAL MONTHLY MAGAZINE.


DEAR COSTA:

HOPE YOU ARE WELL. THINGS HERE ARE OKAY; RATHER BE HOME, BUT GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER NOW.

RUTH TOLD ME YOU'D ASKED FOR SOME INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE PHOTO I SENT -MAYBE FOR THE AHEPA MAGAZINE-SO HERE IT IS.

THE PHOTO WAS TAKEN IN NOVEMBER IN THE U.S. EMBASSY IN BAGHDAD, IRAQ'S EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITES. MR. ROBERT S. FORD ASSUMED HIS DUTIES AS THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION IN IRAQ ON MAY 29, 2009. PRIOR TO THIS APPOINTMENT, MR. FORD TWICE SERVED AS EMBASSY BAGHDAD'S POLITICAL COUNSELOR DURING WHICH TIMES HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN ASSISTING TO DEVELOP THE IRAQI DEMOCRATIC ELECTION PROCESS AND IN WRITING THE IRAQI CONSTITUTION . MR. FORD HAS ALSO SERVED AS THE AMBASSADOR TO ALGERIA AND AS THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION TO BAHRAIN. HE HAS BEEN WITH THE U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT SINCE 1985.

MR. FORD PERIODICALLY SEEKS THE COUNSEL OF DR. ANGELOS ON A HOST OF ISSUES RANGING FROM PERSONNEL TO POLICY.

REGARDS, JSA


Ahepa

2 Attached Images




-----Original Message-----
From: CZFRANGOS@aol.com
To: dean@baywalk.net
Cc: ShapeshifterJPB@aol.com
Subject: Fwd: FW: Pictures with Ambassador Ford


This Dr. Jim Angelos, one of our brothers who volunteered to go to Iraq with the Army and help the GI's. Perhaps this information should be in the El Camino and the Ahepa magazine






COSTA,
HOPE THINGS ARE WELL. I'M DOING GOOD AS USUAL.
HERE ARE A COUPLE OF PICS TAKEN RECENTLY. MYSELF WITH AMBASSADOR ROBERT FORD. HE IS THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION HERE (2ND IN COMMAND). THESE WERE TAKEN TO SUPPLEMENT AN ARTICLE WHICH WILL BE WRITTEN IN THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION'S NATIONAL MONTHLY MAGAZINE.


DEAR COSTA:

HOPE YOU ARE WELL. THINGS HERE ARE OKAY; RATHER BE HOME, BUT GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER NOW.

RUTH TOLD ME YOU'D ASKED FOR SOME INFORMATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE PHOTO I SENT -MAYBE FOR THE AHEPA MAGAZINE-SO HERE IT IS.

THE PHOTO WAS TAKEN IN NOVEMBER IN THE U.S. EMBASSY IN BAGHDAD, IRAQ'S EXECUTIVE OFFICE SUITES. MR. ROBERT S. FORD ASSUMED HIS DUTIES AS THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION IN IRAQ ON MAY 29, 2009. PRIOR TO THIS APPOINTMENT, MR. FORD TWICE SERVED AS EMBASSY BAGHDAD'S POLITICAL COUNSELOR DURING WHICH TIMES HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN ASSISTING TO DEVELOP THE IRAQI DEMOCRATIC ELECTION PROCESS AND IN WRITING THE IRAQI CONSTITUTION . MR. FORD HAS ALSO SERVED AS THE AMBASSADOR TO ALGERIA AND AS THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF MISSION TO BAHRAIN. HE HAS BEEN WITH THE U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT SINCE 1985.

MR. FORD PERIODICALLY SEEKS THE COUNSEL OF DR. ANGELOS ON A HOST OF ISSUES RANGING FROM PERSONNEL TO POLICY.

REGARDS, JSA


Ahepa

2 Attached Images




-----Original Message-----
From: CZFRANGOS@aol.com
To: dean@baywalk.net
Cc: ShapeshifterJPB@aol.com
Subject: Fwd: FW: Pictures with Ambassador Ford


This Dr. Jim Angelos, one of our brothers who volunteered to go to Iraq with the Army and help the GI's. Perhaps this information should be in the El Camino and the Ahepa magazine

posted by Santa Barbara Chapter 243  # 2:51 PM

Calendar for December, 2009 

Dec. 3-evening Vespers with our Metropolitan
Dec. 4-Morning liturgy with Metropolitan-Saint Barbara name day
Dec. 4 evening-Crab-Fest in support of the church-manned by our Chapter-Jim Arger, Chairman
Dec. 5-6 set-up, man booths, and prticipate in the 12st Annual SB International Marathon
Dec. 10-Christmas Party at the Wharf restaurant-with dignitaries, presentation of Proclamation from the city celebrating our 80 years. Great fun. let's see everyone there.
Dec. 21-chapter meeting @ Harry's Plaza Cafe'. See you all there.
Dec. 25-Merry Christmas-The Best Wishes to All!
January 1-Happy New Year. May the coming year be one of good health and good fortune, and joy

Let us joyfully anticipate the New Year with great ideas and zeal.

posted by Santa Barbara Chapter 243  # 9:04 AM

AHEPA Chapter 243-General information 

Ahepa Chapter243 general information
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*

General mailing address: Ahepa Chapter #243, c/o Saint Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 1205 San Antonio Creek Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93111.
(805) 683-4492, Fax (805) 964-2774 http://www.saintbarbara.net/ (please note our e-mail address above).

2008-2009 officers:
Pres. James P. Brown, D.C.
Vice. Pres. Alex Chuchas,
Treasurers- Steve & Chris Compogiannis,
Sec’y & immediate Past President James Arger,
Past District Governor- Costandinos Frangos.
Meetings held on the third Monday of the month (12) @ Harry's Plaza Cafe' in the Lorretto Plaza at the corner of State St. and Las Positas Rd,
6:30-6:45 start time.
We have a wide range of vision and activity. We welcome your visitation.

posted by Santa Barbara Chapter 243  # 8:41 AM

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR 

THE MEMBERS OF CHAPTER #243-SANTA BARBARA, DISTRICT 20, WISH EVERYONE THE VERY BEST OF THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!! MAY ALL OF YOU HAVE A MEANINGFUL AND JOYOUS CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

THE MEMBERS OF SANTA BARBARA CHAPTER #243

posted by Santa Barbara Chapter 243  # 8:36 AM

1st Annual Santa Barbara International Marathon Chapter #243 

-----Press Release-----
The Course
Ancient Greece (490BC) to Modern Santa Barbara (2009)
2499 years of Marathon Tradition

This Sunday Dec 6th, 2009, the First Santa Barbara International Marathon is the big event. More than three thousand (3000) runners are expected to participate in this race. Running along a striking backdrop of the mountains and sea, this race is just like the original Marathon course 2,499 years ago in Ancient Greece.

The Marathon stands out because it was born by an actual historic and heroic event. The Marathon was a feat accomplished by a news-bearing foot soldier from ancient Athens, by the name of Pheidippides, who announced - with his last breath, “VICTORY” - the victory of the Greeks against the Persians in the battle of Marathon 490BC.

The 26.2 mile Marathon Race became one of the most competitive events when the Olympic Games were revived in 1896. A Greek athlete by the name of Spyros Louis, running what has since been referred to as the 'Original Course' from the ancient city of Marathon to Athens, won the gold medal that year and became a legend of Greek and international athletics.

Twelve (12) young Greek-Americans, will participate in the First Santa Barbara International Marathon, are sponsored by the local Santa Barbara AHEPA chapter. The AHEPA team runners will be easily distinguished by wearing white and navy colored T-shirts with the AHEPA logo on the front and map of the world, highlighting the Marathon’s route from Greece to California on the back.

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) is Americas largest Greek heritage organization that promotes Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy and Civic Responsibility, while also supporting charities, causes, and local communities.

This year the Santa Barbara AHEPA chapter will have a booth at the Marathon ’s EXPO on Saturday Dec 5t h from 9am to 6pm at the Santa Barbara City College Sports Pavillion and on Sunday Dec 6th at the marathon’s finish line (Santa Barbara City College La Playa Stadium - track area), highlighting the Marathon’s Greek Heritage and the values of Olympic ideals to our community, such the need for world peace, the power of human mind, will and adopting sports as an a way of living and thinking.

If you plan to go to these places walk by the AHEPA booth and let the Greeks inform you about the race that attracts the interest of runners all over the world. They know better….


Contact info:
Panos Mitroulias 937 830-9013 Alex Chuchas 916 206-3709
p_mitroulias@yahoo.gr ajchuchas@gmail.com

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posted by Santa Barbara Chapter 243  # 8:32 AM

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