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AHEPA/DOP Silver District # 17

 

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What Are We About?

AHEPA:

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) is the largest and oldest American-based, Greek heritage grassroots membership organization. Its scope is international with chapters in the United States, Canada, Greece, and Cyprus, and "sister" chapters in Australia and New Zealand under the auspices of AHEPA Australasia.

AHEPA was founded on July 26th, 1922 in response to the evils of bigotry and racism that emerged in early 20th century American society. It also helped Greek immigrants assimilate into society. Today, AHEPA brings the ideals of ancient Greece, which includes philanthropy, education, civic responsibility, and family and individual excellence to the community. Although a majority of the membership is composed of Americans of Greek descent, application for membership is open to anyone who believes in the mission of the organization.

Daughters of Penelope:

The Daughters of Penelope was the realization of Alexandra Apostollides Sonenfeld's dream. Her desire was to create a woman's organization and because of her perseverence and the encouragement of her husband, Dr. Emanuel Apostolides, a devoted AHEPAN, she formed EOS Chapter #1 with 25 charter members on November 16th, 1929 in San Francisco, California. She was elected the first Grand President in 1931. Mrs. Apostolides envisioned a new beginning for the Greek American women. She drafted the basic principles of the organization which were an inspiration to all women.

The Daughters of Penelope is the women's affiliate organization of the AHEPA Family with headquarters in Washington, D.C. Today, the Daughters of Penelope is a leader in philanthropic, educational and cultural activities withlocal chapters in the United States, Canada, Greece, Australia and Cypress. In 1938 by establishing the first Canadian Chapter in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the Daughters became an international Organization. A few years later, with the realization of the Daughters' Chapter in Greece, our link to the mother country became stronger.

The Daughters of Penelope do not only help through monetary contributions, they devote countless hours of volunteer work in hospitals, old people's homes, women's and daycare centers, organize educational seminars, help the less fortunate, support their local church and make a huge difference in their community.

The objectives of AHEPA and the Daughters of Penelope is to promote the social ethical and intellectual interest of its members; to encourage Hellenic study; to cultivate citizenship and patriotism for United States of America, Canada, Greece, Cyprus and other countries in which Chapters exist; and to promote and preserve the dissemination of Hellenic culture and ideals as a contribution to the global civilization. The Daughters promote the spirit of cooperation and brotherhood and work closely with the whole AHEPA family.

The Order of the Daughters of Penelope is non-partisan and non denominational.

American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) and Daughters Of Penelope (DOP) District Mission Statement:

To increase regional membership and establish support for the projects and the goals of the National Organization. The District seeks to not only maintain, but to encourage communications and relationships between its member chapters as well as to help facilitate their various philanthropic, cultural and educational projects.

For more information on National AHEPA and DOP click here.


Order of AHEPA Contacts
District Officers 2011 - 2012

District Governor - James J. Peros, 3855 S. Niagara Way, Denver, CO 80247 303-756-9632 perosj@aol.com
Dist. Lt. Governor - Pavlos Panagopoulos, 511 W. Reinken Way, Belen, NM 87002 pavlos@financialnetwork.com

District Secretary - Julian R. Dracon, 6671 Race Circle W., Centennial, CO 80121 jiffy@q.com
District Treasurer - James T. Dikeou, 23748 Shooting Star Drive, Golden, CO 80401 jimdikeou@aol.com 
District Warden - Kosta Tsandes, 8919 Chinook Drive, Cheyenne, WY 82009 kntsandeswyo@aol.com 
District Marshall - Andrew Armatas, 2552 E. Alameda Ave., Apt 44, Denver, CO 80209 aarmatas@cl.denver.co.us
Athletic Director - George Soulis, 7526 E. Seven Place, Denver, CO 80230
Scholarship Chairman - Ted Vasilas, 3476 South Broadway, Englewood, CO 80113 Tedvasilas@aol.com
District Chaplain - Paul Benjou, 12853 E. Villamova Drive, Aurora, CO  80224 pavlos01@sprynet.com 


District #17 Chapter Officers 2011-2012
Chapter #145, Denver Colorado
6675 E. Tennessee Ave., Denver, CO 80224
Pres
ident - Andrew S. Armatas 
Vice President - John W. Touris 
Secretary - Julian R. Dracon 
Treasurer - Paul N. Benjou
Asst. Treasurer - George McCoy
Chaplin - Harry Haros
Warden - George P. Psyllas
Captain of the Guard - Tom Mauries
Sentinel - Tom J. Baines

Chapter #159, Casper, Wyoming
1431 Country Club Road, Casper, WY 82609
President - Anastasios (Stas) G. Loutas
Vice President - Michael J. Loutas
Secretary - John G. Loutas
Treasurer - John A. Bouzis

Chapter #160, Colorado Springs, Colorado
2436 Astron Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Secretary - Alex Ellis

Cowboy Chapter #211, Cheyenne, Wyoming
 P. O. Box 2156, Cheyenne, WY 82003
 President - Timothy Joannides
1st Vice President - Curtis Olson
2nd Vice President - Pete Lapaseotes Jr.
Secretary - George Costopoulos
Treasurer - Jim Haefele
Asst. Treasurer - Joe Burford
Chaplin - Tasos Kallas
Warden - Robert Johnigan


Chapter #360, Denver, Colorado
3608 S. Nacrissus Way, Denver, CO 80237
President - John Koclanes

Tasso Chronis Chapter #501, Albuguerque, New Mexico
6800 Los Volcanos NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121
President  - Pavlos Panagopoulos
Vice President Membership - Demetri G. Argyres
Secretary/Treasurer - Mark Bullock
Chaplin - Spiro Petritsis
Warden - Chris N. Bakas
Sgt. at Arms - Nicholas Bakas
Activities Chairman - Pete Callas
Scholarships - George Piches
Directors of Athletics - Nicholas J. Morris and Chris N. Bakas




Contact Information:

If you have any questions, comments or are interested in becoming a member of the AHEPA family, please contact us at: talk-to-us@ahepadopsilverdistrict17.com.

Web site inquires/comments may be sent to: talk-to-us@ahepadopsilverdistrict17.com


DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE - Contacts
District Officers  2011-2012

District Governor - Kathy Papadimitropoulos - 2098 South Kenton Court
                            Aurora, CO. 80014 Ph. 303-204-9596
                            papadimitropoulo@aol.com
Lt. Governor - Eva Fomalont   - eva.fomalont@lovelace.com
District Secretary - Nancy Tsandes - kntsandeswyo@aol.com
District Treasurer - JoAnne Psyllas - jopsyllas@distinctivedenver.com
District Marshall - Demetra Cross - demi82@bresnan.net
District Maids Advisor - Olga Lovato - yiayia1314@aol.com
District Daughters Advisor - Eva Kyziridis - ekyziridis@aol.com
 
Daughters Officers
Olympus Chapter 6
Cheyenne, Wyoming
2011-2012
President - Linda Panopoulos
Vice-President - Susie Havner
Secretary - Ida Mae Apostolou
Treasurer - Lauren Lehman
Priestess - Angie Andrikopoulos
Marshall - Adrianne Johansen
Warden - Demi Cross
Mailing Address:
Olympus Chapter #6
P. O. Box 2156
Cheyenne, WY  82003


Daughters Officers
Athena Chapter 10 Denver, Colorado 2011-2012
Christie J. Finch - President
Vivian Sullivan - Vice President
Martha L. Chapman - Recording Secretary
Elaine Karubus - Treasurer
Mary Plakorus - Marshal
Sophia Leon - Priestess
Stasia Whetstone - Warden
Kiki Brown - Sentinel
Eva Kyziridis - Parliamentarian
Mailing Address
Athena Chapter #10
c/o 24850 E. Bayard Avenue
Aurora, CO  80018


Daughters Officers
Helen Of Troy
 Chapter 19
Albuquerque, NM. 2011-2012
President - Lisa Dolz
Vice President - Tina Bullock
Secretary - Claire Foster
Treasurer - Olga Lavato 

 Mailing Address
Helen of Troy Chapter #19
c/o 4232 Vista de Paseo, NW
Phone 505-414-1270
Albuquerque, NM  87120

Daughters Officers
Kleos Chapter 420
Pueblo, Colorado
2011 - 2012
President - Pamela Hoty Jacobsen
Vive President - Connie Zavichas - Wells
Recording Secretary - Anna J. Floyd
Corresponding Secretary - Jennifer Pesch
Treasurer - Erica A. Vlahavas
Maids Advisor - Anastasia V. Hartigan
Contact Address
49 Country Club Village
Pueblo, Colorado 81008

   

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