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Elena Saviolakis
From: The Daughters of Penelope Headquarters <[email protected]>Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 8:57 AMTo: Elena SaviolakisSubject: Daughters of Penelope E-Newsletter Issue 5
Issue Five
January 2, 2018
IMPORTANT INFO & LINKS
Grand President's Bulletin 1dfNational Directory
Donate Today! 2018 Dues Incentives - Scroll Below!
GRAND PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
KNOCK KNOCK I AM THE NEW YEAR
POWER OF WE
SISTERS by HEART
Apart from the vasilopita, confetti, and champagne, the 2018New Year is a fresh start with new opportunities; for ourPreeminent International Daughters of Penelope. Let me say -Distance might be keeping us apart but our hearts are together.
Happy New Year to all of our AHEPA Family!!!!! As we logout of the previous year and log into this year, I am sendingyou from the Grand Lodge heartfelt wishes full of love, health,happiness and of course the Coin!!!!
The New Year is a time for focused growth and resolutions.Today I confess that I have been daydreaming and reminiscing about the past andpredicting the future. Every year brings more than its fair share of triumphs andchallenges. The Daughters of Penelope are 88 years young but we have packedseveral lifetimes of experience into our history - there is literally that much goingon, at any given time. That kind of experience has taught me to appreciate each yearfor its uniqueness.
The Daughters of Penelope have several important ongoing initiatives under way -some planned some not planned. Listed are some highlights this year which barley
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touch the surface for all the generous endeavors our Chapters are involved with onan everyday basis.
In response to domestic violence awareness month, Health Imperativesprovides survivors of violence with comprehensive support. This includesemergency shelter, crisis counseling, assistance in procuring restrainingorders, and financial empowerment services. Through all of these efforts,Health Imperatives serves nearly 2,000 survivors of violence a year,including those at Penelope's Place in Brockton, MA, a DOP NationalProject. In appreciation to those who have helped Health Imperativesaccomplish their work, Health Imperatives hosts the Annual Purple Purse &Purple Tie Awards to recognize leaders who have made a real difference forsurvivors and to raise awareness about this deadly, but preventable,epidemic. The Daughters of Penelope were honored to be a recipient at thisyear's Purple Purse & Purple Tie Awards on October 16th, 2017.
Penelope House in Mobile, AL, a DOP National Project, raised $40,000for Penelope House at their annual Greek Festival Gala and also bought anewer and more spacious building for Penelope's Closet to move into in2018!
The Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation (SSF), a DOP National project, anda national nonprofit dedicated to educating patients and families aboutSjögren's, raising public awareness of Sjögren's, and encouraging researchinto new treatments and a cure for the systemic autoimmune disease,presented the Daughters of Penelope with its 2017 Mission Service Award,March 31, 2017. The award is in recognition of the Daughters of Penelope'soutstanding service which helped to expand SSF’s mission.
Grand President Eva Jean Fomalont attended the Fifth District AHEPACancer Research Foundation's 27th annual Fall Gala on Saturday,November 4, 2017. Approximately $60,000 in grants were given to cancerresearchers! In 2016 the foundation reached 1 Million dollar mark. GrandGovernor Zone I Georgette Boulegeris, the toastmaster of the evening, notedthe history of the Foundation, noting the generosity of Ahepans throughoutthe domain and it’s AHEPA family principally the Daughters of Penelopehas been united behind the common cause of philanthropic support of cancerresearch. On November 10, Grand President Eva Jean Fomalont attendedthe Thamyris Chapter No. 272 of Grosse Pointe, MI, at the 15th annualFestival of Tables in Grosse Pointe, MI, hosted by Thamyris Chapter No.272, which raised thousands of dollars benefiting breast cancer researchdonating to St. John Providence Health System Breast Care Program.
AHEPA and the American Hellenic Institute (AHI) hosted a dinner inhonor of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' visit to the U.S., Oct. 16,2017, at the Willard InterContinental, Washington, D.C. DOP GrandPresident Eva Jean Fomalont, and DOP Grand Vice President Demi Thomaswhere honored to attend.
Unforeseen - Hurricane Harvey Emergency Relief Fund - the DOP District,Chapters and individual Sisters responded quickly to the call for action andgenerously donated over 10K.
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In my reminiscing which you will find to be old news, but bears repeating. TheDaughters of Penelope are leaders and not followers, we have been true to ourIdeals and Principles. We have not allowed ourselves to be pulled into every fadlike many other organizations. “Our objectives continue to mirror our beginningsand to promote Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy and Civic Responsibility”. Thespirit of volunteerism marked the early years of the Daughters of Penelopedevelopment and still continues to be our strongest quality.
District and Chapter Leaders as you enter the second half of your term you needto take a moment to give your teams a HIGH-FIVE for all their manyaccomplishments. I too want to thank the officers of the Grand Lodge for theiroutstanding individualism, team spirit, untiring travels throughout Districts and lovefor our Order. We have been truly blessed to have Elena, our Executive Director atHeadquarters working her magic for our members.
Through the challenges and triumphs over the year, I witness the Heart of theDaughters, shine brighter than ever. For that, I will be forever grateful and proud ofthe magnificent individuals of our order.
Xronia Polla!
Love in Theta Pi, Eva Jean Fomalont
Grand President
GRAND PRESIDENT'S TRAVELS
Daughters of Penelope Grand President Eva Jean Fomalont, Grand Vice PresidentDemi Thomas, Grand Treasurer Kathy Bizoukas, DOP Legislative ConsultantAndrew Kaffes, and DOP Executive Director Elena Saviolakis had a wonderful andinformative meeting at DOP HQ on December 5th with Sjogren’s SyndromeFoundation Vice President of Philanthropy Benjamin Basloe. Sjogren’s is a DOPNational Project and is headquartered in Washington, DC. For more info on ournational projects, please visit our National Projects page under our Programs tab atwww.daughtersofpenelope.org.
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AHEPA Supreme President Carl Hollister, Daughters of Penelope Grand PresidentEva Jean Fomalont, Grand Vice President Demi Thomas, and Grand TreasurerKathy Bizoukas working together as an AHEPA Family to fulfill our organization’smission while at Headquarters in Washington, DC, December 5th and 6th.
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Grand President Eva Jean Fomalont, AHEPA Supreme President Carl Hollister,Grand Vice President Demi Thomas, Grand Secretary Celia Kachmarski, GrandGovernor Georgette Boulegeris, Grand Governor Stella Sirks, Past Grand PresidentEvellyn Tsiadis, Saint Basil Academy Chair & DG Irene Fotos, MOA GrandPresident Sophia Shakolas, SOP Treasurer Fred Docous, SOP PSP AndreasChristou, and AHEPA Family members from New York and New Jersey attendedthe annual Saint Basil Academy Christmas Open House today in Garrison, NewYork on Saturday, December 16th.
Grand President Eva Jean presented the annual contribution gift to the childrenenrolled at Saint Basil Academy on behalf of the DOP. The DOP is proud tosupport Saint Basil Academy and its worthy mission.
Congratulations also to Past Grand President Evellyn Tsiadis who was awarded theSt Paul Medal by his Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America for her elevenyears of service to the church and as President of Saint Basil Academy!
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GRAND PRESIDENT'S CURRENT ITINERARY
January 4-7: Grand Lodge Meeting, Epiphany, & District 2 Chapter Visitiations in Tarpon Springs, FL
January 27: Regional Banquet and Workshop in Dallas, TX
February 9: 19th Annual Saint Valentine's Day Ball in St.Laurent, Quebec, Canada hosted by the Montreal AHEPA Family
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March 3: Regional Banquet and Workshop in Columbus, OH
March 25: Greek Independence Day Parade in New York City, NY
April/May (Dates TBD): AHEPA Family National Presidents Excursion to Greece
May 16: Capitol Hill Day in Washington, DC
July 22-28: AHEPA Family Supreme Convention in Atlantic City, NJ
GROWTH & EXPANSION UPDATE BY GRAND VICE PRESIDENT DEMI THOMAS
Greetings Sisters and Happy New Year!
I am sure by now you have all cut your Vasilopitas and madeyour New Year’s resolutions. I know I have and I am lookingforward to fulfilling that resolution by bringing in even moremembers into the Daughters of Penelope.
Congratulations! You are all doing such an outstanding jobbringing in new members, reinstating old members and startingnew chapters. In the last 3 months we have added 3 newchapters!
I know many of our sisters snowbird in another state for thewinter. Why not attend a meeting in your winter city. It would be a great way tomake new friends and maybe get some new ideas to bring back to your homechapter. If you live in one of the snowbird states why not invite visiting sisters toattend your meetings. Maybe they can share some of their ideas with you.
Don’t forget to stop by and pick up a Sister and bring her to your meeting. Alsoremember to reach out to new members. Assign them a mentor. Do something funat your next meeting. This might be a great time to change the venue of yourmeeting. Maybe host a meeting in your home. A change of venue just might be thething for a winter pick me up. Please send me pictures of your membership eventsand I will share them on our Facebook page. We love to see what our sisters aredoing across the country.
Our video challenge,“Why I am a Daughter of Penelope,” will come to an endJanuary 31st. Please make sure to get your video in before the deadline. We havereceived some very creative videos and can’t wait to share them on our Daughter’sFacebook page. Remember, your video can be no longer than 3 min. Send it [email protected].
Wishing everyone good health, happiness and a year full of love!!!
Please also scroll further below to read details on upcoming growth and expansionincentives.
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GROWTH & EXPANSION NEWS
DOP WELCOMES NEW CHAPTER IN BRUSSELS, BELGIUM!
On behalf of Grand President Eva Jean Fomalont, Grand Vice President/Growth & Expansion Chair Demi Thomas, and the Grand Lodge, congratulations to the newly installed Chapter of Brussels!
Grand President Eva Jean had the pleasure of installing the newly elected members and officers via Skype today during her visit to Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Special thanks to AHEPA Supreme Treasurer George Horiaties, AHEPA Supreme Governor Dr. Alfred Barich, and AHEPA Brussels Chapter President Dimosthenis Mammonas for their assistance and help to welcome the Sisters!
Welcome Sisters of Thetis Chapter No. 439 of Brussels, Belgium!
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A MESSAGE FROM GRAND GOVERNOR ZONE II
STELLA SIRKS
A fresh new year is once again upon us. It is the time to be thankful for the blessings of the past year and to take stock ofall our achievements, of which you all had many. At the same time, New Year 2018 is a brand new year to start afresh, to startstrong, and yet another chance to do everything we want to do this year.
The amazing thing with chances is how we get them every year,what we do with them is up to us. So, set positive goals and
resolutions. Hang them where you can see them and be excited for what you canachieve this 2018, this applies in our personal lives as well as in our chapters. WEARE SISTER STRONG!
I am so proud to be apart of our Sisterhood. What I have read of and events that Ihave witnessed, our chapters are Doing is truly amazing. I was able to attend theSaint Basil Academy Christmas Open House and was greatly humbled by theexperience. God’s work is truly visable when you see the love on the faces of thesechildren. I encourage you to visit if you have the opportunity. The charities wesponsor both through our National obligations and our chosen chapter organizationsalso set us apart. The simplest definition of an organization is a “band of individuals who aremotivated to think of themselves as a group before they think of themselves asindividuals.” That would also be the definition of the Daughters ofPenelope. Developing that sense we call “being family” can be difficult, yet mostsatisfying. We are all most proud of the groups we belong to, rather than ourindividual accomplishments.
I challenge you all to make the best effort you can to continuing to help others,
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strengthen our membership (please note the reinstatment fee is waived in Januaryand February but applications and $35 per capita must be postmarked January orFebruary to qualify) and to uphold the doctrine of the Daughters of Penelope in2018.
Happy New Year Sisters!
SALUTE TO WOMEN MESSAGE FROM CO-CHAIRS/PGP ANNA-HELENE GROSSOMANIDES & JOANNE SALTAS
The Salute to Women was founded by two Past Grand Presidents, Ms. BettyAthanasakos and Ms. Joanna Panagopoulos Merakos. The idea originated in 1965to recognize that the Daughters of Penelope was emerging as a major National andInternational Woman's Philanthropic Organization.
Since the DOP had proven to be a dynamic force in their local communities andwas making a stir throughout the U.S., Canada, and Greece. Ms. Athanasakosrecommended the Daughters of Penelope recognize an outstanding woman outsideof the organization. Four years later, Grand President Merakos adopted the idea tohonor a woman who represented and possessed the goals and ideals of theDaughters of Penelope and the "SALUTE" became a reality.
For almost 50 years the Salute to Women has honored so many remarkable womenfor their different professions, accomplishments and contributions to society in thepast, present and future.
This year we are proud to announce that we will be honoring DISTRIBUTINGDIGNITY, as the 2018 Salute to Women Award recipient, this organizationexemplifies the vision of our founder, Alexandra Apostolides. It’s Co-Founders,Joanie Balderstone, and Rebecca McIntire, saw a need, and created a solution. TheDOP is proud to honor this invaluable cause.
Dignity is a nonnegotiable part of the Daughters of Penelope since it was founded in1929. Indicative of self-respect, DIGNITY is woven into the fabric of the Daughtersof Penelope.
The Salute to Women is an elite event. It will be held at the Supreme Convention,Thursday, July 26, 2:00-4:00 pm. Please participate in its continued success bymaking a donation. Click here to view the Salute to Women form.
The DOP will provide you the opportunity to give directly to DISTRIBUTINGDIGNITY with a collection party to be held at the event. New bras and/or unopenedpackages of feminine hygiene products is greatly appreciated for the collectionparty.
DISTRIBUTING DIGNITY is an ideal project to support in your local communityas an individual, chapter, and district. Visit the website to discover the many waysto assist: www.distributingdignity.org. You can also follow them via Facebook byclicking here.
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MAIDS OF ATHENA CORNER
Hello Sisters and Kali Xronia!
I hope you all had a wonderful New Year! As we take a look at the remainder of ouryear, we hope you will join with us as we continue to promote our projects andprograms.
In December, I had the great pleasure of joining other members of the AHEPAFamily at the Annual St. Basil’s Academy Christmas Open House. The children ofthe Academy put on a beautiful Christmas pageant, reminding us all the truemeaning of Christmas. As many of you know by now, the Maids of Athena andSons of Pericles have selected this wonderful organization as our National Projectfor the year. If you would like to help us reach our $25,000 fundraising goal, pleaseconsider becoming a sponsor in any dollar amount or purchasing a $20 USD raffleticket. For more information, please contact the Maids of Athena Grand Lodge [email protected].
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MOA Grand President Sophia Shakolas and GP Eva Jean Fomalont at Saint Basil Academy
Our 2018 membership dues and obligations were to be submitted to HQ byDecember 31. If your local MOA chapter has not submitted their dues, pleaseremind them to do so as soon as possible and to include the $10 late fee permember. If there are any questions or concerns regarding the paperwork or duesprocess, do not hesitate to contact your GL Liaison.
The Grand Lodge schedules are beginning to fill up quickly. We want to come andvisit as many of our MOA chapters as possible. If your local MOA chapter isinterested in a workshop from the GL, please contact your liaison soon. Wecurrently have upcoming travel slated to San Jose, CA, Toronto, Canada, Dallas,TX, Houston, TX, Albany, NY, and more.
For more information about the doings of the Maids of Athena, don’t forget tosubscribe to our newsletter and updates at www.maidsofathena.org.
Love in Pi Alpha,
Sophia Shakolas
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MOA Grand President
PROJECT RECOGNIZE
Happy New Year Sisters!
During this Blessed Holiday Season it warms my heart when I hear of Sistersreaching out to our Military. This can be a very lonely time for our Deployed andtheir Families. Your support and well wishes are greatly appreciated. During thisChristmas Holiday, please, take the time to see if in your local Military Communityyou could reach out to these families. Send out a card, email or drop off a box ofthose wonderful cookies in the mail that we all make to perfection. I know my nieceand her family looked forward to these small gift wrapped gifts, every year. To aDeployed Service Women or Man opening this gift box, may be the only heart feltgift they may receive from Home.
Special thanks to Saturn Chapter No. 281 of Louisville, KY (District No. 11) forspearheading a project to support troops for the second year in a row. Thechapter's local Louisville, KY Army National Guard unit is being deployed inJanuary 2018. A committee headed by Saturn Chapter Sister Alice Collis, with $400in funds from the chapter's treasury, purchased specific items in bulk quantities forthese troops being deployed. The Chapter received assistance from a local Rite-AidPharmacy for these items. The chapter also sponsored a holiday card collection forthe same unit. The Saturn Chapter will give the unit approximately 100 cards withpersonal messages from the Sisters, family, and church friends.
A perfect way of giving back to our Military! The Saturn Chapter Sisters hope thisendeavor will inspire other DOP chapters to reach out to the military in theircommunity.
In Theta Pi,
Tina Bullock
Project Recognize Chairman
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 250-8753 [email protected]
PENELOPE'S SCROLL - ONLINE PUBLICATION
Please submit articles for the first issue to [email protected].
All submissions must be made directly to the above Penelope Scroll email addressby the deadline date. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Please identify yourself and your Chapter Number and District/DistrictNumber/Lodge Officer Status in the message line of your email. Also, include thearticle revision number in the message line in your email.
Please review your submissions carefully before sending. However, if you have acorrection, it must be sent as an entirely new submission. In other words, please
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correct your original article and resend as a revision. The most recent submissionwill be used for the Scroll.
Officers, please encourage Chapters to participate in the Scroll by sending deadlinereminders and subscription forms out with your newsletters and mentioning it inyour visitations! Sharing activities and events is the BEST way to get out the nameof the Daughters of Penelope and to share ideas with other Sisters.
Deadlines: January 15, 2018 and May 15, 2018
In order to get the Scroll posted in a timely manner, all Penelope Scroll deadlineswill be “hard deadlines”. All submissions must be made directly to the PenelopeScroll email address by the deadline date. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Article Submission Parameters: All submissions should be sent in Microsoft Word format as an email attachment.
There is a 200 word maximum for article submissions. Please use Arial 12 Font.
There is a 2 picture limit per article submission. Please include captions with yourpictures and post captions just below picture. Also, please note that duplicatepictures will not be published. Pictures will be posted on a first come, first servedbasis.
You can also request hard copies of the two issues by completing the form onlineon our website. The cost for 2 issues is $10.
2018 G&E INCENTIVES
JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2018 INCENTIVE: If a delinquent memberREINSTATES during the month of January or February, the reinstatement fee of$15 will be waived. Applications and per capita of $35 must be postmarked Januaryor February to qualify.
2018 PER CAPITA AND NATIONAL OBLIGATIONS
Please submit 2018 per capita by June 2018. Per capita for 2018 is assessed at$35 annually (passed at Supreme Conventon 2015).
Please note national obligations must be in by March 31, 2018. Please click hereto view the national projects passed at the 2017 Supreme Convention and click hereto download the National Obligations Projects Form. Please note NationalObligations are due to Headquarters by March 31, 2018.
2018 AHEPA FAMILY SUPREME CONVENTION
The next AHEPA Family Supreme Convention will be July 22-28, 2018at Harrah's Resort & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ! Save the dates and be on thelook out for more info in 2018!
2018 DOP SUPREME CONVENTION AD BOOK
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The Daughters of Penelope is pleased to announce to its members, friends andsupporters the establishment of a DOP Supreme Convention Ad Book. Our hopeis that every chapter, district and even individual members will place an ad orlisting in our yearbook. Details on how to place an ad or listing is available onlineon our website. The submission deadline is June 15, 2018.
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