By Catherine Tsounis
“We are entering 2025 strong with our membership increasing. The backbone of our mission is to serve our community and promote Hellenism. We look to the future with strength and unity,” said AHEPA chapter #170 President Anastasios Stampolis at the annual Vasilopita. The Cutting of the New Year Bread took place on December 11th, Saturday, at the Hellenic Room of St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Hempstead, NY. The event was hosted by AHEPA Constantine Cassis chapter No.170, Daughters of Penelope Pasithea Chapter No.141 and Maids of Athena Victory #76 chapter.
Prominent persons who attended included: Rev. Elias Pappas; Daughters of Penelope Executive Board, Joanne Pappas- President, Tatiana Stampolis- Vice President, Demetra Versocki- Treasurer, Maria Vasilakis- Recording Secretary, Roula Partridge- Corresponding Secretary;
Anastasia Vani- Maids of Athena Victory #76 President; AHEPA #170 Chapter, Anastasios Stampolis, President, Jim Ginis, Vice President, Anton Skrivanek, Secretary, Leonidas Yioupis, Co-Tresurer, Peter Cosmas, Co-Treasurer, George Zakos, former Chapter#170 Vice President and Financial Secretary of St. Paul’s Cathedral, Louis Yeostros, Treasurer of St. Paul’s Cathedral, Dr. John G. Siolas and prominent members of education and business community. For a complete list of all who attended, email [email protected].
“Our AHEPA Chapter #170 was honored as Chapter of the Year by AHEPA District 6 in 2019,” says President Stampolis. “In 2023, we proudly earned the same distinction from the Empire State District 6. Our chapter focuses on building strong bonds, fostering a welcoming environment, and creating meaningful opportunities for involvement. Every member is valued, and together, we succeed as a united community.”
Special appreciation to President Anastasia Vani of the Maids of Athena Victory #76 for her assistance.
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