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Dear Sisters of Citrus District 2! We are back!
We are back in so many ways, with a new school year for some, a new ecclesiastical year, some new members in our sisterhood, and new beginnings with goals, projects, and exciting activities for each chapter! This is hard to believe, but summer, which began on June 21st, ended on September 21st. Fall is already here!
Because many chapters do not hold official meetings in the summer, I would like to recap some of the highlights and get us caught up to move into Fall. First of all, we had an outstanding District 2 Convention, which was held on June 7-9 at the Marriott Hutchinson Island in Stuart, FL under the sponsorship of AHEPA 479 Hobe Sound, DOP Cassandra 372 Boca Raton, and AHEPA 487 Boca Raton. A big thank you goes to the leadership team of PGP Connie Pilallis and PDG Kostas Sofikitis and all of those who worked so hard for such a successful event. It truly was a memorable AHEPA family event, with all four orders having good deliberations and everyone participating in a lot of fun-filled activities. Thank you to all of the sisters that came as delegates (over 60) and those who actively participated serving on committees or as chairs. Especially, a great thank you goes to Joanne Sackedis, PDG, PGG (Convention Chair), Dorothy Xanos (Convention Vice-Chair), Nicole Leontsinis (Convention Secretary), and Diane Trimis (Convention Parliamentarian), who helped the convention proceedings flow seamlessly. We thanked and were blessed to have special guests DOP Grand Treasurer 2017-2018 Kathy Bizoukas, DOP Grand Advisor Carrie Regopoulos, and Grand Governor of the MOA 2017-2018 Vasi Hatzopoulos. A special thank you was given to our outgoing Liaison and DOP Grand Governor Zone II Stella Sirks, PDG, who has served us faithfully but was assigned to attend another district event outside of Florida on our convention weekend. Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the Citrus District 2 Lodge, for 2018-2019, for which you can see their
names on the left sidebar of this newsletter. Some other awards and highlights were:
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District GovernorOurania Stephanides9906 Lone Tree Lane
Tampa, Fl. 33618Cell: 813-546-4711
District Lt. GovernorPatty Didik
12706 Charter Oak WayHudson, Fl. 34667
Cell: [email protected]
District SecretaryEftyhia KirkilesP.O. Box 23266
Fort Lauderdale Fl. 33307Cell: 727-534-7474 [email protected]
District TreasurerAnn Pirrello
10827 Alico PassNew Port Richey, Fl. 34655
Cell: [email protected]
District MarshalMaria Balasis-Zahn
8411 Wilton Dr.Lake Clarke Shores, Fl. 33406
Cell: [email protected]
District Advisor to MaidsDebbie Ferekides
1540 Camphor Cove Dr.Tampa, Fl. 33549
Home: [email protected]
District Advisor Marina Paras
3908 W. San Miguel St.Tampa, Fl. 33629
Home: 813-254-6980Cell: 813-966-9527
Liaison to District Grand Governor Zone IV
Marianthi Treppiedi5008 W Navaho
Spokane, WA 99208Home: 509-466-7415Cell: 509-879-7415
The Daughters of Penelope
Citrus District 2Newsletter #1
September/October 2018
Penelope of the Year 2018 – Eftyhia Kirkiles (Narcissus #289)Chapter of the Year: Large Chapter – Narcissus #289 and Small Chapter – Alcmaeon #167
Most Initiates: Cassandra #372 with 9Best Communication: Eros #356Best Album: Narcissus #289 1st and Cassandra #372 2nd DOP District #2 Scholarship: Breanna Tonello-Sponsor Eros Chapter #356 and thePDG/Julia P. Microutsicos Scholarship: Emily Ryan-Sponsor Narcissus Chapter #289
Lt to rt: DSec Eftyhia Kirkiles, DLtGov Patty Didik, DGov Ourania Stephanides, GSec Kathy Bizoukas, GMOA Adv Charrie Regopoulos, DTreas Ann Pirrello, DMar Maria Balasis-Zahn, DMOA Adv Debbie Ferekides, DOP DAdv Marina Paras at the 2018 District Convention.
Narcissus Sisters Getting Awards and having too much fun at the District Convention!If the District Convention was not enough, the 2018 Supreme Convention was just as great in Atlantic City, NJ, at Harrah’s, July 22-27. Thank you to the 12 delegates and 1 non-delegate
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who sat at the Citrus District 2 “Beach themed” tables. It was a “good showing” of our district out of the 120+ total delegates voting. Most of the time, we served on various committees and gave input to some good decisions that were made, but sometimes we laughed and played and enjoyed the moments!
(Lt to rt: Marion Koliniatis, Kathy Ziegler, Bessie Adams, Dorothy Xanos, Nicky Stamoulis, Stella Sirks, Ourania Stephanides, Elizabeth Athanasakos, Sonja Stefanadis, Antonia Hyland, Judie Pappas, Eftyhia Kirkiles, Christina McGuirk at the Supreme Convention in Atlantic City, NJ).
Some of the good decisions that were made include the Projects that were voted to support.
For the 2018-2019 year, the MANDATORY projects that our chapters will support are: o Peneleope House: www.penelopehouse.orgo Penelope Place: www.HealthImperatives.org/Penelopes-Placeo Limbitless Solutions: https://limbitless-solutions.org/
For the 2018-2019 year, the VOLUNTARY projects include:o Daughters of Penelope Foundation: www.dopfoundationinc.orgo PenelopeanDay Care: www.penelopeio.gro Sjogren’s: www.sjogrens.org
Some of the most powerful presentations were made by:o Salute to Women: Distributing Dignity www.DistributingDignity.orgo AHEPA Service Dogs for Warriors www.Ahepa-servicedogs.org
We stand on the shoulders and work of those who came before us and worked so hard! Thank you to the Grand Lodge of 2017-2018.
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Congratulations to all of the newly elected 2018-2019 Grand Lodge!http://daughtersofpenelope.org/assets/pdfs/Demi-Thomas-Elected-GP-Press-Release.pdfFlorida Girls at the 2018 Supreme Convention (or is it Florida “goils” in NJ?) support you!
(Lt to rt: PP of Pelias #186 Jean Tsagaris, DSec Eftyhia Kirkiles, DGov Ourania Stephanides, PGP Nicky Stamoulis, GGov2 Stella Sirks, and VP of Pelias #186 Dorothy Xanos).
From the desk of District Lieutenant Governor Patty Didik:
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DLTGov Patty’s focus for this year is MEMBERSHIP for the district, in particular, your chapter’s needs. A letter of outreach has been sent by DLTGov Patty to the officers of your chapter, notably the President and Vice-President of your chapter, to let your chapter know that we are here to help you grow. Each Sister Bring a Sister! Also if you need assistance using the Membership Directory on our National Website, please let Sister Patty know or the DGov Ourania and we will be able to help you with this. This Directory is located at www.daughtersofpenelope.org. Once you are on the site simply click on the tab entitled “Membership”. Next click on the sentence that says “Members and Officers click here”. Set up your user name (email associated with your Daughters membership) and password (pick one you will remember!) and you’re in! Enter your Chapter number to verify all information. There is also a “click here to view a step by step guide”. Let DLTGov Patty know if you need further assistance at Cell (text): 727-514-7337 or email: [email protected] . She will be happy to assist you to use the Membership system to check your current information on file with headquarters or to assist you to make your personal changes.
Congratulations to Our Scholarship Winners!At our District 2 Convention, the 2 Scholarship Award Recipients were as follows: DOP District #2 Scholarship ($750) to Breanna Tonello, sponsored by Eros Chapter #356 and The PDG/Julia P. Microutsicos Scholarship ($750) was awarded to Emily Ryan, sponsored by Narcissus Chapter #289. At the 2018 Supreme Convention, 2 young ladies from Florida were also awarded scholarships! Anastasia Gregory of St. Petersburg, who has been a Maid of Athena for 4 years, her mother has been a Daughter of Penelope for 9 years and her father has been an AHEPAN for 8 years. Anastasia was accepted to New College of Florida majoring in Bio-Chemistry and Art. Anastasia was awarded The Daughters of Penelope Past Grand Presidents Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship ($1,000). Artemis Magliveras of Boynton Beach, whose mother has been a Daughter of Penelope for 2 years. Artemis was accepted at the University of Florida, majoring in Chemistry. Artemis received The Daughters of Penelope Undergraduate Scholarship ($1,000).
“Up and Comin” Events
This is a quick snapshot of events as shared by your District Governor from chapters around the AHEPA Family District. It is not a complete set…just what are at the fingertips for right now. More events are to be posted within the next 2 weeks, so do not feel left out if you do not see your chapter’s info. You will see it within the next 2 weeks. Sisters are suggesting, “We want to see what is going on in ALL of the chapters of the District, in case we can attend, happen to be in the area, wish to support or donate, or can get details to share ideas.” This is an excellent suggestion! Chapter Presidents and/or corresponding secretaries, you are urged to please send your Chapter Calendars, photos, or flyers of events of your chapter to your District Governor at [email protected] to post in her monthly newsletter. The reason that this suggestion is being posted in this newsletter instead of only going to the chapter presidents and secretaries is to first of all, let you know that you are being heard and secondly, also to ask you as individual sisters and members of various committees of events, to help your chapter officers to promote the good things that you are doing.
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We need to toot those horns!!
The month of October is “PURPLE” for all chapters to raise awareness of Domestic Violence and Abuse.
Periboea #062 of Tarpon Springs October 19, 20, and 21st, the St. Nicholas Greek Festival will be held at the Spanos Hall. The Daughters will be selling Spinach and Cheese Pies and all proceeds will go to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. November 10: A Fall Fundraiser for Tarpon Springs Cops & Kids: ..\Chapters 2018 to 2019\Periboea 062 of Tarpon Springs 2018 to 2019\Flyer for Periboea 062 Fundraiser on Nov10.pdf
Alcmaeon #167 of Tampa, October 21 Official visitation of District 2 Lodge. Initiations.October 24, at 7 pm Book Club Meets...\Chapters 2018 to 2019\Alcmaeon 167 of Tampa 2018 to 2019\October 24 Meeting of Book Club.docx and ..\Chapters 2018 to 2019\Alcmaeon 167 of Tampa 2018 to 2019\The_Immortalists_Discussion_Questions.docxNovember 3 Walk to End Alzheimers: http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2018/FL-FloridaGulfCoast?team_id=511777&pg=team&fr_id=11137#team-rosterNovember 27 at 7:30 pm in Tampa, Greek Heritage TampaBay Lightning Hockey Game. Contact AHEPA Citrus District 2 Lt. Governor Michael Trimis at [email protected] or 813.784.4872.
Pelias#186, of Clearwater. October 9 at 7 pm. Official visitation of District Lodge 2 to 70th Birthday of the Chapter!October 13 Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Poynter Park 8 am registration, 9 am start: http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2018/FL-FloridaGulfCoast?team_id=480376&pg=team&fr_id=11134October 14th, From the AHEPA Family of Clearwater, please consider participating Sunday, sponsoring, or passing the info along to others: ..\..\AHEPA Clearwater\2018 AHEPA SCHOLARSHIP GOLF FLYER .pdf..\..\AHEPA Clearwater\2018 Ahepa Family Scholarship Sponsor Form.pdfOctober 16 Faces of Domestic Violence Luncheon, Matheos HallOctober 27 AHEPA/OMC Casino NightOctober 28 Poinsettia Sale BeginsCalendar tentative for the Year from Pelias#186 of Clearwater: ..\Chapters 2018 to 2019\Pelias 186 of Clearwater 2018 to 2019\Pelias 186 Tentative 2018 to 2019 calendar.pdf
Calendar tentative for the Year from Aeneas#210 of St. Petersburg:..\Chpters 2018 to 2019\Aeneas 210 of St Petersburg 2018 to 2019\Tentative Calendar for Aeaneas 210 of St. Petersburg.pdf
Narcissus #289 of Ft. Lauderdale October 6 at 11 am, Official visitation of District 2 Lodge.
Eros #356 of New Port Richey: October 13 Dinner and/or Haunted River Tour. Dinner (801 Old Water St., Tampa, FL) is at your own cost, meet there by 6:30 pm. The River Tour Ride is at 10 pm and non-refundable. ..\Chapters 2018 to 2019\Eros 356 of New Port Richey 2018 to 2019\Haunted River Tour on Oct13.pdf
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October 30 at 6:00 pm Halloween Bingo ..\Chapters 2018 to 2019\Eros 356 of New Port Richey 2018 to 2019\Halloween Bingo Oct 30.pdfCalendar tentative for the Year From Eros#356 of New Port Richey: ..\Chapters 2018 to 2019\Eros 356 of New Port Richey 2018 to 2019\Eros 356 Events 2018 to 2019.pdf
From the Sons of Pericles and Maids of Athena. The Sons and Maids are in the planning process for a Fall 2018 Conference of the SOP and MOA, October 12-13-14. On Saturday, October 13, they will be assembling AS MANY PACKAGES as they can make for a volunteer project, which is creating small packages of specific supplies that are assembled in the United States and shipped to people in need in other parts of the world. The Emergency Kits program is administered by IOCC's longtime partner Church World Service (CWS). Please open the links below for the VERY SPECIFIC needs of their project. If you would like to contribute a donation or donate those items as individuals or as a chapter, it would be appreciated, in particular, the “washcloths”. Yes, it is THEIR (SOP and MOA) project but we may help with donations for the kits. Please contact me, DGov Ourania at 813.546.4711, if you have further questions after reading the information in the links:Here is the link from the IOCC website. It lists the different items that are required for a single package https://www.iocc.org/take-action/assemble-emergency-kits/hygiene and take a look at ..\..\SoP\iocc-health-kit-checklist-2018.pdf Additionally, this link is FAQs if you have any questions about the supply requirements.https://www.iocc.org/take-action/assemble-emergency-kits/faq
November 16, 1929 Daughters of Penelope Founder’s Day
December 1 Save the Date for our District 2 Mid-Year Conference and Dinner Dance, Saturday, December 1st at The Seven Springs Golf & Country Club in New Port Richey. We will be holding a Leadership Workshop and dinner dance honoring our past District Governors and our AHEPA Family History. More information will be sent to your Chapter soon!
June 30-July 5, 2019 2019 Supreme Convention in Chicago, IL at The Palmer House.
Thank you to the following chapters: Periboea #062 of Tarpon Springs (September 10th), Eros #356 of New Port Richey (September 11th), and Aeneas #210 of St. Petersburg (September 19th) who were gracious and invited the District 2 Lodge to your meetings, which were informative and well organized!
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Kudos to Chapters who are so ACTIVE in holding events for a great start to the year!Eros #356 hosted their 3rd Margarita War on September 14 to raise money for The Pack-A-Sac 4 Kids Program. Sisters from other chapters attended and assisted!..\Chapters 2018 to 2019\Eros 356 of New Port Richey 2018 to 2019\Margarita War 2018 (1).pdf
Cassandra 372 of Boca Raton sold cookbooks and tablecloths at the Festi-Fall on September 29. ..\Chapters 2018 to 2019\Cassandra 372 of Boca Raton 2018 to 2019\DOP Table Festi Fall Arts and Crafts (2).jpg
AHEPA District 2 Governor Gus Pantelides and DOP District 2 Governor Ourania Stephanides attended the Governors Seminar in Washington, DC September 21-22 and were enriched by the guest speakers, round table discussions, and a lot of useful information to share in our District. Thank you to the Grand Lodge for planning such a meaningful event that is sure to effect positive change and growth!
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