Santa Barbara AHEPA Chapter 243

It has been said the membership of every organization is made of four kinds of bones. There are the WISH BONES, who spend all their time wishing someone else would do the work; the JAW BONES, who do all the talking but very little else; the KNUCKLE BONES, who knock everything everyone else tries to do. Finally, there are the BACK BONES, who get under the load and do the work.

Annon.

City of Los Angeles Marathon, Sunday, March 21, 2010: As some of you may know, the year 2010 marks the 2,500th anniversary of the victory of a predominantly Athenian army of approximately 10,000 soldiers against an invading army comprising approximately 100,000 Persian soldiers at the Battle of Marathon. Legend has it that after the battle, the Athenian Pheidippides (or in some accounts, Philippides) ran from Marathon to Athens to announce the Greek victory with the word "Nenikēkamen!" (Νενικήκαμεν (We were victorious!)), whereupon he promptly died of exhaustion. But for this victory (and many other subsequent Greek victories), the history of Europe, and indeed the entire world, would be vastly different. As Hellenes and Philhellenes, this historically significant victory by a vastly outnumbered Greek army deserves our respect and admiration and must be recognized in some manner. And I can think of no better and more fitting way than to participate in a marathon, specifically the City of Los Angeles Marathon, a world class event that will attract over 20,000 runners.


Now I know that very few of our members are capable of actually running a marathon. However, virtually every one of us is capable of working in some capacity as a volunteer, and the City of Los Angeles Marathon offers many, many volunteer opportunities. Accordingly, the District Lodge is issuing the following challenge: that a total of at least 50 AHEPANs, Daughters, Sons and/or Maids in District 20 volunteer as a group to work the City of Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday, March 21, 2010. I have taken the liberty of contacting the Volunteer Coordinator with the City of Los Angeles Marathon and they are thrilled with the prospect of members of the AHEPA District 20 Family volunteering to work their marathon. I have also taken the further liberty of establishing an AHEPA District 20 Volunteer Group where you can sign up to volunteer. To volunteer, please visit http://www.doitsports.com/volunteer/join-protected-group.tcl?event_id=221. The password to join our group is redwings. As of right now we have 3 group members. Please sign up as soon as possible to meet our goal of at least 50 volunteers!

District 20 Los Angeles Workshop, February 13, 2010: As you know, there will not be a 2010 District 20 Midwinter Conference because the Greek Weekend at Sea will occur during the weekend when the Midwinter Conference would normally be held. After much discussion, the District Lodge has decided to hold a series of travelling “workshops.” The workshops will include discussion of topics normally associated with the Midwinter Conference, but are also intended to be educational in nature and to convey information relevant to individual chapter operations. The workshops will be free of charge and will feature speakers who are knowledgeable about the topics being discussed.


The first workshop will be held in connection with the Supreme President’s visitation from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the Encino Golf Course, 16821 Burbank Blvd., Encino, CA 91436. We anticipate that the Supreme President and Executive Director will participate for at least part of the workshop. Two additional workshops are also currently being planned, one for the San Diego area and the other for the Phoenix area. The dates, times and exact locations for these additional workshops will be determined in the near future. Brothers, I encourage all of you in the Los Angeles area to attend the Los Angeles workshop, but in particular, all Presidents, Treasurers and Secretaries of Los Angeles area chapters should attend to learn about new IRS reporting requirements with which all chapters must now comply. Additional information will be emailed and posted online regarding each workshop as it becomes available.

Supreme President District 20 Visitation: As many of you now know, AHEPA Supreme President Nicholas Karacostas and AHEPA Executive Director Basil Mossaidis will be visiting District 20 from February 12 through February 19, 2010. While the Supreme President’s visitation schedule remains to be finalized, a number of events have been planned, including the following:



x Saturday, February 13:

- Morning: Attend Sons of Pericles Basketball at UCLA (for additional information, visit: http://www.sonsofpericles.com/events/la_regional_09.html)

- Afternoon: Attend District 20 Los Angeles Workshop, Encino Golf Course (additional information below)

- Evening: Reception and Dinner at Wilson Harding Golf Course, Griffith Park, sponsored by San Fernando Chapter 412 (see attached event flyer)



x Tuesday, February 16: Reception and Dinner in San Diego area sponsored by San Diego Chapter 223 (time and location to be determined)



x Thursday, February 18: Reception and Dinner in Phoenix area sponsored by Tri-City Chapter 454 in Chandler, AZ (time and location to be determined)

AHEPA Supreme President Nicholas A. Karacostas
Saturday, February 13, 2010
The Wilson Harding Clubhouse, Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027
No Host Cocktails at 6:00 pm - Dinner at 7:00 pm
Hot and cold Greek mezedes, Greek salad, choice of lemon-oregano
chicken or charbroiled salmon filet and assortment of Greek desserts
Donation: $30.00
We invite all District 20 Ahepans, Daughters, Sons, Maids,
families and friends to attend and give a warm Southern
California welcome to our National leadership
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE at http://www.ahepa20.org or RSVP
Peter Triantafyllos, Supreme Governor, 818-992-0016, peter@triantdesign.com
John Kopatsis, District 20 Lt. Governor, 818-445-3364, kopatsis@gmail.com
DIRECTIONS
From Ventura Freeway/CA-134 going east take exit 4 to merge into Forest Lawn Dr., in 0.3 miles
turn left into Zoo Dr., in 0.2 miles turn right at Griffith Park Dr., stay on Griffith Park in 1.7 miles
destination will be on the left.
From Golden State Freeway/I-5 going North take the exit toward Griffith Park, in 0.3 miles turn
right at Crystal Springs Dr, in 1.0 miles turn left at Griffith Park Dr., destination will be on the
right.
DISTRICT 20
AHEPA FAMILY
Reception and Dinner Welcoming
Proudly Hosted by AHEPA San Fernando Valley Chapter 412

Greek Independence Day 2010 Celebration a fundraising event for Haiti


How many of you know that Haiti was the first country that recognized the Greek independence in 1822?
Santa Barbara AHEPA Chapter 243, celebrating the Greek Independence day this year will host their annual event as a fundraiser for Haiti.
The AHEPA Greek Independence Day celebration will take place on Sunday, March 21st 2010 and all the money raised will be used to assist the almost 3000000 people affected by this tremendous earthquake that struck Haiti. More details about the event will be released soon.
Make your donation for Haiti through March 21st 2010 by mailing your check (payable to Order of AHEPA) to: Order of AHEPA, Stephen Compogiannis, 5290 Overpass Rd. Suite 124, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Time is of the essence for the children and families in Haiti and our Orthodox brothers there really need our support.

Bare Ruined Choirs
Turkey’s war on the cultural heritage of Cyprus
BY Katherine Eastland
February 1, 2010, Vol. 15, No. 19
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When churches fall completely out of use

What shall we turn them into?

—Philip Larkin, ‘Church Going’

Nicosia

Soon after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, the roof of St. Andronikos church in Kythrea caved in and fell into its sanctuary. No one came by to clear the rubble, so there’s a heap of ruins on the ground covered with tangled greenery. From where I stand, on top of that heap, I can see that the walls, once known for their frescoes, have been stripped white and are now marked with black and neon graffiti. In some places there remain a few painted figures, including ones of Saints Peter and Paul, but their faces are chiseled out and their bodies have been pockmarked by bullets. Cars roll by every so often, but the one persistent sound is the hum of bees coming from a smashed clerestory window.

I came across this church off a road near the Agios Dimitrios crossing point on the Green Line, the boundary running through the island and keeping it cloven in two radically disparate parts: the Republic of Cyprus, and the upper third of the island Turkey seized in 1974. Turkey has since held that part under illegal military occupation, and turned it into a rogue breakaway “state” called the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), recognized by Turkey only.

Dilapidated churches like St. Andro-
nikos are a common sight here. As the journalist Michael Jansen observes, the north, full of 12,000 years of history at a key crossroads in the Mediterranean, now looks like a “cultural wasteland.”

During and soon after the invasion, museums in the north and private collections were plundered, artworks were burned in pyres, stolen, or illegally exported, 21 major archaeological sites were captured—including the ancient city kingdoms of Salamis, Soli, and Engomi—along with more than a hundred places that had been inspected or were being excavated, four castles, and over 500 churches, chapels, and monasteries, most of them dating to the Byzantine period (4th-15th centuries). From the interiors were removed several major icons, mosaics, frescoes, Bibles, wood carvings, reliquaries, silver and gold vessels, and more. Sixteen thousand icons alone are reported missing.

The Church of Cyprus and the Republic of Cyprus have worked to repatriate, with some major successes, several of these works through local, foreign, and international courts. But the list of damaged items and places keeps growing. As the occupation continues, so does destruction—whether by intent or neglect, or lack of adequate funds.

Greek of the Week!

Actress Betty White
Last week, six-time Emmy Winner Betty White received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. The former Golden Girl is the daughter of Tess Cachikis, a Greek American; and a German father.
According to a USA Today article, when announcing the award, president Alan Rosenberg said: "Betty White has entertained audiences with her impeccable comic timing and remarkable wit for more than 60 years. Her life-long devotion to the welfare of animals, manifest in her work as an author, producer and philanthropist, is further evidence of her tremendous humanity."
For demonstrated excellence in her profession and for her commitment to philanthropy, please join the AHEPA Family in proudly honoring Actress Betty White as this week's Greek of the Week!

AHEPA Condemns Continued Anti-Semitic Attacks
upon Synagogue in Hania, Crete
WASHINGTON - 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, issued the following statement regarding the continued anti-Semitic attacks upon the historic Etz-Hayyim Synagogue located in Hania, Crete:

"We strongly condemn the anti-Semitic attacks that have been carried out on the Etz-Hayyim Synagogue in Hania. This is the second arson attack in two weeks that has left the synagogue's infrastructure devastated and approximately 2,500 rare books and other archival items destroyed by fire.

"These anti-Semitic attacks upon the Jewish community in Greece are simply unacceptable. We appeal to the people of Hania, and all Greek citizens, to come together to defy these acts of hatred, intolerance, and bigotry; and to help the healing process begin.

"We call for the swift apprehension of the perpetrators of these heinous attacks so that they may be brought to justice."

Arsonists attacked Etz-Hayyim Synagogue on Tuesday, January 5 and Saturday, January 16, 2010.

Etz-Hayyim Synagogue is the only surviving Jewish monument on the island of Crete. To learn more about the history of the synagogue, please visit http://www.etz-hayyim-hania.org.



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Airlift Supported by Orthodox
Christians Arrives in Haiti



January 18, 2010



As Orthodox Christians around the country gathered on Sunday to assemble hygiene kits and pray for the people of Haiti, their financial gifts were supporting the transfer of critically-needed supplies to Haitians. Over the weekend an airlift of water purification and sanitation equipment for 10,000 people and 500 family tents are expected to arrive in Port-au-Prince. The airlift was made possible by a partnership between ACT Alliance members International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) and Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) and valued at more than $600,000. IOCC's contribution to the airlift was underwritten by an emergency grant from the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, a philanthropic organization of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and long-standing partner with IOCC.



HELP US SPEED RELIEF TO HAITI!

Apply Now for an AHEPA Scholarship
Find Out More About the 2010 Journey to Greece
Dear Brothers, Sisters, and friends of the AHEPA Family:

Annually, AHEPA awards at least a half-million dollars in scholarships at the local, district and national levels. AHEPA's National Educational Foundation offers scholarships to a wide variety of students. Recipients are: traditional and non-traditional students; seminarians, including those entering Holy Cross Greek School of Theology; and high school seniors, college and post-graduate students; all of whom are looking to become tomorrow's leaders.

The 2010 Scholarship application is now available online. Download the AHEPA Scholarship application today!

Also, Past Supreme President, Dr. James F. Dimitriou would like to remind you that applications are being accepted for this year's exciting Journey to Greece program, which he coordinates. The AHEPA Journey to Greece Program is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to earn college credit while learning about ancient and modern Greece. The updated 2010 Brochure is now online and includes everything you'll need to know about the trip to Greece, the academic program, and the cultural tours and expeditions your college student will experience.

Download the updated 2010 AHEPA Journey to Greece Brochure
Download the 2010 AHEPA Journey to Greece Application

Greek America’s Best & Brightest Stars to Shine at Ellis Island in
New York City on Saturday, June 4, 2011



The Greek America Foundation is proud to announce the date of the 2011 Gabby Awards, where once again Greek America’s Best and Brightest Stars, will shine on an unforgettable night of accomplishment and celebration.

The awards show and after party will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2011 on Ellis Island in New York City, the historic entry point of millions of immigrants to America.

The 2009 Gabby Awards took place in Chicago, where over 1,200 people descended upon the Windy City to honor Greek Americans in nine categories. The event was the largest-ever gathering of talented and successful Greek Americans. For a wrap up of the 2009 Gabbys, visit www.gabbyawards.com.

To receive a copy of the 2009 Gabby Awards DVD, please make a $50 donation (plus shipping and handling) to the Greek America Foundation.

The 2011 Gabbys are certain to follow in the footsteps of the inaugural awards. Details will unfold in the months to come… but in the meantime, mark your calendars now for the shining night where we will honor Greek America’s Best and Brightest Stars at the Gabby Awards.

Save the Date: Saturday, June 4, 2011 on Ellis Island in New York City

AHEPA Supports the National Day of Public Service
Dear Brothers, Sisters, and friends of the AHEPA Family:

Today, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a national Day of Service is observed. Our fellow citizens are volunteering in their communities in response to Dr. King's question, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: What are you and your chapter doing for others?"



(Group shot (l-r): AHEPA Executive Director Basil Mossaidis (Chapter 515), Director of Food Services for Martha's Table Demitri Recachinas, PCP Nick Karanikas, AHEPA Internet Strategist Phil Attey, AHEPA Comptroller Patrice Farish, Ahepan Robert Farish, DOP Executive Director Elena Saviolakis, District 3 Governor Steve Mavronis, Chapter 31 President Vasilis Skardis and Supreme Treasurer Col. Nick Vamvakias)

On Saturday, January 16, I was proud to join with DOP Executive Director Elena Saviolakis, my staff and Ahepans from the metropolitan Washington DC area to lend a helping hand at Martha's Table as part of AHEPA's participation in the "United We Serve" public service initiative. At Martha's Table, we helped prepare meals for Washington DC's homeless and infirmed citizens, most of whom are children. It was quite a moving experience.

If you have not heard, our Supreme President Nicholas A. Karacostas and Executive Director Basil N. Mossaides will be visiting District 20 February 12-19, 2010.

On Saturday evening February 13th, San Fernando Chapter 412 will be sponsoring a reception and dinner at the Wilson Harding Golf Club, Griffith Park. I've attached the flyer with all the pertinent information. It is very important that we have a strong showing by the brotherhood with their families for this event and give our national leadership a warm Southern California welcome.

I strongly encourage your attendance on Saturday Februrary 13th!

If you have any questions, please to do not hesitate to contact me at (818) 992-0016 or the Lt. Govenor John Kopatsis at (818) 445-3364.

Fraternally,

Peter T. Triantafyllos, Supreme Governor-Region 8

AHEPA Supreme President Nicholas A. Karacostas
Saturday, February 13, 2010
The Wilson Harding Clubhouse, Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027
No Host Cocktails at 6:00 pm - Dinner at 7:00 pm
Hot and cold Greek mezedes, Greek salad, choice of lemon-oregano
chicken or charbroiled salmon filet and assortment of Greek desserts
Donation: $30.00
We invite all District 20 Ahepans, Daughters, Sons, Maids,
families and friends to attend and give a warm Southern
California welcome to our National leadership
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE at http://www.ahepa20.org or RSVP
Peter Triantafyllos, Supreme Governor, 818-992-0016, peter@triantdesign.com
John Kopatsis, District 20 Lt. Governor, 818-445-3364, kopatsis@gmail.com
DIRECTIONS
From Ventura Freeway/CA-134 going east take exit 4 to merge into Forest Lawn Dr., in 0.3 miles
turn left into Zoo Dr., in 0.2 miles turn right at Griffith Park Dr., stay on Griffith Park in 1.7 miles
destination will be on the left.
From Golden State Freeway/I-5 going North take the exit toward Griffith Park, in 0.3 miles turn
right at Crystal Springs Dr, in 1.0 miles turn left at Griffith Park Dr., destination will be on the
right.

"NO NIGGERS OR GREEKS"
was from the Omaha Riots of 1912 where a Greek dared date the sheriffs daughter. All the Greeks were kicked out of Omaha. The sign is probably in the Immigrant art museum at Minneapolis lot of the AHEPA archives were given to them.

Maria Kanellis on the New Cast of “The Celebrity Apprentice”
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The new cast of “The Celebrity Apprentice” has been officially announced. The real estate tycoon, Donald Trump, told ET’s Mary Hart that his new cast is so exciting and impressive that it will blow away “Dancing With the Stars.” In fact, Trump claimed that he had to turn down requests from DWTS pros who wanted to be a part of “The Celebrity Apprentice.” Apart from Greek-American Wrestler Maria Kanellis the cast includes Ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, Model Selita Ebanks, Wrestler Bill Goldberg, Olympian athlete Michael Johnson, Singer Cyndi Lauper, Comedienne Carol Leifer , Singer Bret Michaels, Reality TV star Sharon Osbourne, Actress Holly Robinson Peete, Comedian Sinbad, Chef Curtis Stone, Retired baseball player Darryl Strawberry, Olympian Summer Sanders.
Kanellis is a professional American wrestler and model of Greek heritage. She is currently signed by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) as a performer on their SmackDown brand. In addition, she posed for the April 2008 cover of Playboy magazine, and competed on the reality TV shows “Outback Jack” and “Raw Diva Search” in 2004.
“The Celebrity Apprentice” will premiere on March 14th on NBC.
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The Five Wealthiest Greek-Americans
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Greek Rich List, an annual luxury lifestyle magazine profiling the World’s wealthiest Greeks and Greek Cypriots has been published for 2010. The publication with 116 pages includes hundreds of profiles, photographs and special features. According to the list the five wealthiest Greek-Americans are:
1. Haseotes Family ($3.2 billion)
Greek immigrants, Vasilios and Aphrodite Haseotes bought dairy farm with only one cow from Cumberland, RI for just $84 in 1938. This turned into Cumberland Farms incorporated in 1957 and grew to be the largest dairy farm operation in Massachusetts with 3,000 cows. In 1956 the company started to open convenience stores and by 1967 they were 8,000 stores with over $1 billion in annual sales. By 1970, half of the stores were selling gas.
2. George P. Mitchell ($2 billion)
George was in the business of energy and real estate. His parents were Greek immigrants and he grew up in Texas. He received a degree in petroleum engineering and served in the US Army Corps as an engineer. Mitchell is the chairman of GPM inc., an engineering sales and service company. He cares about the environment and conserving energy.
3. Peter G. Peterson ($2 billion)
The 83 year old excelled in alternative investments. He is the Co-founder and former chairman of Blackstone Group, one of the largest private investment firms from NY, Boston, San Francisco, and Washington. He was Secretary of Commerce under Nixon and became the chairman for Lehman Brothers. He also was in charge of the Federal Reserve bank in NY from 2000-2004. Peterson is dedicated to his foundation that helps young Americans solve economic struggles.
4. Michael Jaharis ($1.8 billion)
Michael is in the pharmaceutical business and is 80 years old. He developed KOS pharmaceuticals which is named after the Greek island of KOS. This is the island where Hippocrates founded the science of medicine. He regurarly makes donations to the Greek Church, the New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Tufts University.
5. John Catsimatides ($1.6 billion)
He made his fortune in the business of oil, real estate, and supermarkets.
John is the CEO of Red Apple Group that deals with oil refining, retail, petroleum products, convenience stores, super market and real estate. His parents came to America from the island of Nisyros when he was a child. He grew up in New York City and dropped out of NYU to tend to his business needs. He opened his first grocery store in 1969. He plans to run for mayor of NY.
For more info visit: GreekRichList.com
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JANUARY 20th DEADLINE






On May 19, 1985, in Santa Cruz California, a Greek Orthodox priest by the name of Father John Karastamatis was brutally beaten to death in his church.

The criminals responsible were Edward and Ann Bowman. When the police went to arrest Ann, she stood on the porch, pointed a gun at them, and proceeded to shoot at the officers. After almost killing one officer, they returned fire. Ann then killed herself.

Edward Bowman was eligible for the death penalty, but pled guilty to avoid execution. Bowman was sentenced to 25 years to life. Due to, now outdated, sentencing guidelines, he is now eligible for parole. His hearing is scheduled for February 8th, but your letter:

Must Be Received by January 20th. We need your help to keep him in prison where he belongs.



Things you should know. This brutal crime was pre-meditated. Detectives involved in this case believe these criminals were responsible for other crimes, and committed other murders. One theory is they told Father John, in counseling, of their crimes. They became nervous then planned his murder to ensure Father John remained silent. As he lay dying they rifled through Father John’s pockets, searched his office and stole items from the Church. The criminal’s son was in fear for his life as Edward Bowman, while bragging of the brutal murder, threatened to kill him as well if he said anything about the murder. Psychiatrists who examine Bowman agree, he has sociopath tendencies, is a pathological liar and to this day expresses no remorse.



I am sending a link to the District Attorney’s Office in Santa Cruz California. They are awaiting your e-mail, which will be printed out and brought before the parole board. I am typing up a letter you can cut and paste, or you can create your own. Your note must have Edward Bowman’s name and prisoner number on it. You can put just your first name on it, and can add you city or just your state. Phone numbers, addresses and other personal information are blacked out. Please then forward this to everyone in your address book. This will only take a couple of minutes and will have a direct effect on the board’s decision. Your voice matters!



Our e-mail is JusticeforFatherJohn@yahoo.com . To this day, our family, the Church Father John founded, friends and community members still suffer. Please help us make sure this monster continues to pay for his crime, and that everyone else can rest easier knowing one less predator is on the streets. Our family thanks you.



Click on this address to send your e-mail to the parole board:

Angie.Madrigal@co.santa-cruz.ca.us

Or fax to the lifer board at: 707-454-3421



To The Parole Board

Solano State Prison



RE: Edward Bowman Prisoner #E00064



I am opposed to the possibility of a criminal such as Edward Bowman, being paroled. Bowman’s brutal crime was one against not only a Priest, but a devoted husband, father, grandfather(of 5 days) and brother. Bowman’s horrific act was one against not only Orthodox Christians, but those of any Faith, throughout the world. Bowman planned this crime, and to this day expresses no remorse.

Bowman’s crime destroyed a family, shocked a community and sickened experienced Detectives. His wife tried to kill police officers rendering justice and he considers her a martyr.

My friends and family deserve to be safe. To help keep us safe, criminals like Edward Bowman need to serve their maximum sentences, in his case, life behind bars.



Sincerely,



(YOUR NAME HERE)

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 **
*Connect with your higher Zen and bring in quality candidates for membership in 2010*

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.

AHEPA Family Annual Excursion
to Constantinople, Greece & Cyprus
April 1-15, 2010
Supreme President of the Order of AHEPA
Nicholas A. Karacostas cordially invites the entire
AHEPA Family to attend the annual AHEPA excursion.
This year the AHEPA will embark on a historic journey to visit the Patriarchate in Constantinople to celebrate Easter with His All Holiness at the Phanar. Join the Supreme President as the excursion makes its way from Constantinople to Thessaloniki, then to Cyprus and eventually to Athens.

The trip itinerary is as follows:

April 1, 2010 - Depart JFK for a non-stop flight to Constantinople
April 2, 2010 - Arrive in Constantinople and check in for a 3 night stay in a deluxe Hilton Hotel
April 2-5, 2010 - Tour Constantinople, attending Easter services at the Phanar
April 5, 2010 - Depart Constantinople for Thessaloniki
April 5, 2010 - Arrive in Thessaloniki - check in for a 3-night stay at the deluxe Macedonian Palace Hotel
April 5-8, 2010 - Official tour the AHEPA Hospital and visits with various dignitaries
April 8, 2010 - Depart Thessaloniki for Cyprus
April 8, 2010 - Arrive in Nicosia and check into the Cyprus Hilton for a deluxe 3-night stay
April 8-11, 2010 - Enjoy special historic area tours, and visit with government dignitaries
April 11, 2010 - Depart Cyprus for Athens
April 11, 2010 - Arrive in Athens and check into the Grand Bretagne Hotel for a 4-night super deluxe stay
April 11-14, 2010 - Tour Athens in style, with special tours and visits with government dignitaries

All accommodations are prices as double double (2 persons per room) and include all transfers, breakfast daily, round trip airfare from New York and all taxes.


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Prices: $3,999 per person based on double occupancy. $5,395 based on single occupancy. All prices are inclusive and discounted for AHEPA. Additional add on fares can be added if individuals choose to change dates and times. Official delegation will be limited to 40 people maximum, and all deposits are NON Refundable. $500 deposit required by February 1, 2010, final payment due March 1, 2010. Land only package available. Please call to inquire: AHEPA Headquarters (202) 232-6300.