Born, raised and educated in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Survivor of German and Anglo-American WWII bombings of Belgrade. At the age of 8, eyewitness and sole survivor of Nazi bombing which instantly killed seven family members. Grandson of Dr. Dragic Joksirnovic, who courageously defended General Mihailovic in Tito's show trial in 1946. A refugee from Tito's regime. Emigrated to England where he worked in the nuclear industry while getting on part time basis Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from the Imperial College

of Science and Technology, London University. Moved to the U.S. in 1970 and followed a career in the U.S. nuclear power plant industry. Originated over 125 publications and papers presented at various international conferences. Internationally recognized leader in nuclear safety, risk assessment, risk management and nuclear regulation.

He has taken a leading role in Serbian-American affairs. A two term past President of the Serbian Unity Congress. Now director in charge of public affairs and Chairman of the Ecological Committee. Frequent contributor to the local and national TV, Radio and print (50 newspaper columns) media on the Balkan issues. Author of highly complimented book: "Kosovo Crisis: A Study in Foreign Policy Management." The book has bean endorsed by many distinguished Americans such as Congressman Randy "Duck" Cunningham, Congressman Dennis Kucinich, most decorated American Col. David Hackworth, Congressional Medal of Honor winner Col. Mitchell Page, Co-author of "The One Minute Manager" Dr. Ken Blanchard, President of World Affairs Council of Orange County Sir Eldon Griffith, Major Richard Felman, USAF (Ret.). They all feel that every American should know the truth documented in the "Kosovo Crises."

Do not miss this most interesting and informative presentation.

Kalo Pascha.

"Hi, how are you, haven't seen you in awhile!". One debate often heard in AHEPA gatherings involves ways to increase our membership. The two recurring suggestions I keep hearing are "keep the meetings short and on track", and "have fun and interesting social events". Who would disagree with these suggestions? Some brothers who have worked hard to organize events would say we do many of these things now but we still struggle to get more than a small percentage of members attending the monthly meetings or the various events our chapter sponsors!

In my experience, this is the prime challenge to AHEPA and other social/ volunteer organizations. An organization must reach out and inspire its members. These members are people with various interests and so many other activities competing for their time. The key to any successful function starts with a spirited chairperson, a champion to lead the way. We try to sponsor events that educate us about Hellenism, AHEPA's primary mission, as well as specific social functions, in order to draw members. Our chapter membership is fortunate to possess dynamic members with ideas and enthusiasm.

This year's Greek Independence Day celebration was judged by many to be the best ever. The entire format and venue seemed to appeal to everyone that attended. Several people, including many born and raised in Greece, said they learned aspects of that period they had never been taught in school. Others familiar with history appreciated the dramatic presentation and colorful reminder of those events passed. It truly exemplified the "E" for "Education" in our name.

Many people participated to make this an overwhelming success by contributing their time, creativity and finances; inside this issue you will find a more detailed "thank you" letter. I would like to recognize three people here, in particular, who led the way in key areas: Mike Merica for writing and directing the play, Mytrali Anagnostopoulos for teaching and directing the poetry recitals, and George Pappas for organizing the luncheon and staging requirements.

Membership opportunities often increase during and after successful events such as the March 25th celebration and Golf Tournament. We are currently in a membership drive and plan to have an initiation in June. This month's Ta Nea includes a membership application for new or transfer members. Please make a copy or two and actively seek out new members to join our chapter. I am also seeking brothers who would like to take part in the initiation ceremony. We plan to improve the initiation ceremony, within the confines of the constitution, and make it more interesting and memorable for the candidates.

The Golf Tournament committee had its first meeting and is looking for golfers to join the planning team. This event has been our chapter's single greatest fundraisor! I encourage you to help out and come to play golf!

See you at the meeting.

Art Pathe

Best Wishes and CRONIA POLLA to the following Brothers who are celebrating birthdays:

Vince Janikas 5/1

Larry Kavounas 5/11

Laki Vassiliadis 5/12

Aristidis Boutris 5/21

Nick Anastasopoulos 5/29

Happy Anniversary!!! to the following Brothers and their lovely brides who are celebrating wedding anniversaries:

Larry & Mary Sidiropoulos 5/9

Nick & Georgia Vourlitis 5/12

Larry & Deborah Kavounas 5/13

Marinos & Mary Garbis 5/17

Peter & Celeste Shenas 5/23

Ted & Mitzie Georgis 5/24

George & Carolyn Koumaras 5/26

Ioannis & Rita Kapsis 5/27

Jim & Pamela Stathes 5/29

Meeting Agenda - The following is the meeting agenda for the next Social/General Chapter Meeting, being held at SS. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church's Senior Citizen Center, Tuesday, May 2, 2000:

Guest Speaker Presentation

Greek Independence Day Report

Chapter Foundation Paperwork Status

9th Annual Golf Tournament Report

Election Supreme and District Delegates

Appointment of Nominating Committee for Chapter Elections

Old Business

New Business

Good of the Order

General Business Meetings - General Business Meetings are held every third Thursday of the month. The next meeting will be Thursday, May 18, 2000, at SS. Constantine and Helen Senior Citizen Center at 7:00 p.m. All Officers and appointed officers are expected to attend. Any interested members may attend. Come and see your administrative board at work planning and coordinating for better functions and best events for the membership.

Chapter Scholarship Applications - Chapter and Lyrintzis Memorial Scholarship Applications are now available. Those requiring applications may request them through any Chapter Officer or from Chapter Secretary by calling (858) 273-2868, FAX (858) 273-0416 or e-mail: dageo@att.net.

Costas Lyrintzis Memorial Scholarship Fund -

Brothers, we of the Hellenic Community of San Diego must keep Costas' memory alive, and we can do this by instituting a memorial scholarship in Costas' name. Please send your tax deductible contributions, in any amount to: Order of AHEPA, c/o George Polos Chapter 505, P.O. Box 2682, Del Mar, CA 92014.

Please Notify Us - Should you know of any Brother recovering from illness or surgery, or known to be hospitalized, please notify Brother Alex L. Rigopoulos at 233-7158 or 469-9239.

Newsletter Entries - Please direct all newsletter announcements for "TA NEA" to the editor: Brother D. A. George, (619) 273-2868, FAX (619) 273-0416 or e-mail: dageo@att.net . All entries must be received by the 20th of each month.

Perseverance is the hard work you do after you got tired of doing the hard work you already did.

Newt Gingrich

I would like to avail myself of the forum kindly and graciously provided by our Chapter to express my feelings of gratitude and admiration for the entire cast and all those who were a part of our effort today, which made "Freedom's Spark" a reality.

Seldom, if ever, does a novice playwright see his work come so graciously alive from dead script and seldom if ever does ever get the opportunity to

act in it himself.

For this singular and great honor I shall be eternally grateful to the following people:

Art and Hillary Pathe, Stella Mellos, Steven Stubberud, Costa Brown, Jim Rigopoulos, Tony Petroulias, Jim Kanterakis, John Grevas, Evan Vassilakis and my own Athena Merica. Also, Gary Kaprielian, John Vassilakis, Steve Williams and Ted Borgeas.

I would also like to single out the following people who, like the Rock of Gibraltar provided the vital structural and logistical elements of our effort:

The brilliantly talented John Koufoudakis and of course George Pappas. Also a great big thank you to Jim Caldes for his great make-up skills.

I am privileged and deeply touched by the support, love and dedication of all of the above people as well as all of the audience today whose rivetted attention mirrored the wonder they too, felt. A wise Greek once said "friendship is gold...True friendship is priceless." I am truly a very wealthy man! Respectfully,

Mike Merica

Event Chairman

The 78^th Annual Supreme Convention will be in New Orleans, Louisiana this year. It will take place from Wednesday, July 26^th to Sunday, July 30^th, 2000, held at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans at the Louisiana Superdome.

For reservations, contact the hotel at (504) 561-1234; ask for the AHEPA Supreme Convention Room Block. The room rates are $130 per night plus taxes. The Delegate and Alternate registration rate is $130 and the Delegate/Alternate registration begins Wednesday, July 26^th and ends Thursday, July 27^th, guest registration, to be determined.

More detailed information will follow within the next few weeks via TA NEA, the AHEPA Web site http:/www.ahepa.org, or by calling AHEPA Headquarters direct (202) 232-6300.

The 69^th District Convention of El Camino Real District 20 will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino, from June 22^nd through Sunday, June 25^th, 2000. The convention will be hosted by the AHEPA Las Vegas Chapter #314 and the Daughter's Panope Chapter #162.

In this Millennium year, a souvenir commemorative 2000 album will be printed. The hosting Chapters would be pleased and honored to include in this album, pictures from the past, with Chapter or community functions, your Chapter's message, your business, family ads and pictures, or personal greeting. Any pictures from the past, if printed will not be charged and all the pictures you send to us will be returned to the owner.

This issue of TA NEA has included an ad form agreement. There is a special deal for our Chapter. If we members sell ten (10 ) album ads, our Chapter ad will be printed free. It is encouraged that we go to work and help them publish the best album we all deserve.

Also included in this issue, are a convention pre-registration form and a hotel reservation form together with a Convention Program just below.

You are required to make your hotel and pre-registration reservations as soon as possible, that is, before the deadline of May 20^th, 2000.

The album deadline is June 1^st, 2000. This is an absolute deadline.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to call any of the committee members. But please do not forget, this is Vegas, Make you reservations on time before it is to late.

7:00 am - 12:00 Noon Golf Tournament (Info to follow)

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Golf Awards Luncheon

5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Registration (All Orders Room 3)

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Registration (All Orders Room 3)

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Joint Session. Opening Ceremony

10:15 AM - 12:00 Noon Elections of Convention Officers

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Charitable Foundation Meeting

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Break for Lunch (No Host)

1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Business Sessions & Committee Reports (Room 4 )

1:30 PM - 5:00 PM Committee Meetings: Grievance, Legislation,

Convention & Conference Cities.

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM No Host Cocktails

8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Banquet Dinner (Rooms 3,4 & 5)

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM AHEPA Past District Governors Breakfast. (No Host)

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Registration. All Orders (Room 3)

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Business Sessions (Room 4 or 5)

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Joint Session: Scholarship Foundation Meeting Room

12:15 PM - 3:00 PM Scholarship Luncheon: All Orders

East Rooms 6,7 & 8)

3:15 PM - 5:00 PM Business Sessions (Room 4 or 5)

8:00 PM - 1:00 AM No Host Bar. Banquet Rm 3,4,5

Live Greek Music by: John Giannakopoulos Group

Divine Liturgy By Reverend Father Ilia Katre &

Father Michael Diavatis

St. John's Greek Orthodox Church

5300 El Camino Rd. [Corner Hacienda]

Las Vegas, NV

At the last AHEPA Chapter meeting several members were nominated to become Delegates and/or Alternates to both the Supreme Convention and the District Convention. Those members are: Costa Brown, Alex Rigopoulos, John Grevas, George Varvarousis, George Karetas, Evan Vassilakis, Mike Merica, Nick Gines and Ioannis Kapsis. More nominations will be taken before elections at the next meeting. The total for the Supreme Convention are four Delegate and six Delegate at the District Convention as determined on the December 31, 1999 paid membership of Chapter 505.

Dear Sisters,

Kalo Pascha.

The next meeting will be held in the Saint Constantine and Helen community hall on Tuesday, May 2, 2000 at 7:00 pm. Please make an effort to attend.

Our meeting attendance has dropped over the last few months. At the last meeting we did not even have a quorum so we could not discuss any business. Your ideas and participation are what make this an active chapter. Please call one other member to remind them about the meeting and then come together!

Hope to see many of you next month!

Joanna Pathe

5 lbs. leg of lamb boneless

1 cup olive oil

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons garlic minced

1/2 cup parsley chopped

1/2 cup dill chopped

4 tablespoons oregano rubbed

black pepper

Whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic, parsley, dill, and oregano. Butterfly the lamb and pepper generously on both sides. Cut some slits in the meat. Marinate the lamb for 2 to 24 hours. Drain marinade from lamb and put lamb in 425^o oven in shallow roasting pan for about 45 minutes. You want an internal temperature of 135^o. Let lamb rest before serving.

Kalo Pascha