By D.A. George

   It's that time again! Seems as if it were just yesterday...we were basking in the sun, organizing those foursomes, counting our Mulligan tickets, dreaming of that hole-in-one and heading for the green. But, alas, the George Polos Chapter 505, 9 th  Annual Golf Tournament is just around the corner. On Saturday, June 17, 2000, we will meet again at the DoubleTree Golf Resort in picturesque Carmel Valley for a day of comradery and fun with our fellow Ahepans, family and friends.

   Our Tournament has set the trend in our community for being one of the best attended and most awaited events of the year. Yet, it also serves as a significant tribute to those who dedicated their lives to AHEPA. Our tournament honors our fallen Brothers who contributed their time and support to our Chapter. Among those named in memorial are Brothers George Manos and George Louis (both of whom were founding members of the George Polos Chapter); Dr. Costas Lyrintzis (a professor who was brutally murdered on the San Diego State University campus); Brother Bill Manos (a long time and honored member of AHEPA); and Brother John Deveros (an extremely hard working and integral contributor to the Chapter, and the past president of the Pan-Arcadian Federation). These brothers are fondly remembered during our Golf Tournaments and are reminders of how our brotherhood has prospered as a result of their efforts and dedication.

   Because of our fallen Brothers' level of devotion coupled with the tireless work of our growing membership, we are proud to announce that. our yearly tourney has provided overwhelming financial support for our community. Since its inception, the proceeds of the tournaments have gone towards scholarships to worthy students of the AHEPA family and Greek Orthodox church communities. Additionally, your donations have provided substantial assistance to various philanthropic causes, including the victims of the recent earthquakes in Greece; the AHEPA Hellenic Heritage Foundation's floats in the Tournament of Poses Parade; our local church parishes (including the building funds of St. Gregory of Nyssia and Ss. Constantine and Helen and towards the repair of the altar icon of St. Spyridon). Your contributions have also supported the local Greek Folk Dance Groups in their quest to compete regionally in the annual Greek Folk Dance Competitions. However, the aim of AHEPA is not limited to our local causes. Your dollars are helping to fund the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) and Project Mexico.

   As proud as we are of our accomplishments, we still need your help. The 9^th Annual George Polos Chapter 505 Golf Tournament only promises to be as successful as we make: it! Only through your support and leg work in gathering your friends and family to compete in our Tournament will we be able to have yet another successful year. This event has brought so many of us together in the spirit of Brotherhood -- let's continue our work and make June 17th a banner day!

The entry form is attached to the flyer -- won't you join us and be a part of' this great effort?