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Athens, November 27, 2007

Honorable members of Congress,U.S. Ambassador to Greece Mr. Speckhard,AHEPA FAMILY DELEGATION,

It is a great honor to host our distinguished members of Congress in the

land that gave birth to Democracy and wings to the American Dream.

Hellas gave our founding forefathers the inspiration to create a nation

based on Democracy and Freedom. These are the very concepts that it

gave to the world thousands of years ago. The very fact that we adopted

these concepts enabled us to struggle with injustices on a worldwide

level and prevail against the forces of ignorance, bigotry, and all the

baser elements of human nature. This enabled us to become a superpow-

er and establish these values as the basis of the structure of the western

world. I believe that it is only fit, that we embrace the mother of our

culture and reestablish the best of relationships. For that I am grateful

for your presence here and promise you that AHEPA HELLAS is at your

side as much as you already have AHEPA NATIONAL at the forefront of

all such efforts.

Sincerely,

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NATIONAL BOARD2007 - 2008 Board of TrusteesChairman

Thomas C. Owens

Petersburg, VA

Peter Dress

Minneapolis, MN

Steven G. Tripodes

San Marino, CA

Constantine T. Highland

Shirley, NY

E.P. Terry Mitchell

Niantic, CT

NATIONAL HEADQUARTERSBasil N. Mossaidis, Executive Director

Michael A. Zachariades, J.D., LL.M, Director of Communications

Patrice P. Farish, CPA, Controller

Rosalind Ofuokwu, Director of Membership Services

Rory Puckerin, Programs Coordinator

Elena V. Skardis, Daughters of Penelope Executive Administrator

AHEPA HELLASCongressional Luncheon Organizing Committee

Dr. Alfred Barich

Anastos Dimitropoulos

George Dussias

Special Thanks to George Billos and Jim Tsanikas-Nestor and Integrated Communication Solu-tions Mrs. Jenny Diamantis

Dear AHEPA Family:

It is with a deep sense of pride and pleasure that I address you through this letter advising you of the 2008 AHEPA Family Supreme Convention in Athens, Greece. The AHEPA Family has visited Greece for Supreme Conventions twice since 1922. I was privileged to join the AHEPA Fam-ily both times, in 1965 and again in1970 when I served as Convention Secretary. Thousands flocked to Motherland Greece to reconnect with family and history. Join us as we do it again!!!! The dates to remember for the 2008 Supreme Convention in Athens, Greece, are July 1-12, 2008. The AHEPA Convention Committee has been working hard to prepare a wonderful getaway for the entire AHEPA community. The AHEPA from Australiasia, Canada, Greece and Cyprus will be attending our event in Athens, Greece. Thousands of Ahepans, Daughters, Sons and Maids will work together for this family reunion. AHEPA has contracted FREI Travel Congress to handle all our travel needs and together with our partners for air travel, we are working to provide the most comprehensive and affordable program we can to our members. This convention will be a most memorable and rewarding experience for the entire AHEPA Family. We have planned a week of unforgettable events, a spectacular Opening Ceremony, July 4th Party, dances and social events which will forever be engraved in your heart and soul. This homecoming will be unlike ANY convention you have been to, we hope you and your family will join us. On behalf of AHEPA, I invite you and your family to meet with us in Greece July 1-12, 2008 for the Official International AHEPA Supreme Convention. Make your reservations early as we are expecting a historic turn out for all our events and socials.

Fraternally, A. Steve Betzelos, PSPChairmanAHEPA 2008 Supreme Convention

www.ahepa2008.com

2007 - 2008 Supreme Lodge OfficersSupreme President

Ike Gulas, Esq

Birmingham, AL

Supreme Vice-President

Nicholas A. Karacostas

Esq Bayside, NY

Canadian President

Fotis Antoniou

Dorval, Quebec

Supreme Secretary

Dr. John Grossomanides, Jr.

Westerley, RI

Supreme Treasurer

Anthony Kouzounis

Houston, TX

Supreme Counselor

John W. Galanis

Elm Grove, WI

Supreme Athletic Director

Dr. Monthe Kofos

Marlboro, MA

Front Row: Supreme Secretary Dr. Grossomanides, Jr.; Supreme President Gulas; Supreme Vice President Karacostas. Second Row: Supreme Governor Stamoulis; Supreme Governor Kouzounis; Supreme Governor Col. Vamvakias; Supreme Counselor Galanis. Third Row: Supreme Governors Arvanites, Gia-vasis and Georgifandis.

Supreme Governors

Charles G. Stamoulis

Region - 1 Seminole, FL

Col Nick Vamvakias

Region - 2 Fairfax, VA

Louis Arvanitis

Region - 3 Montvale,

Constantine P. Calliontzis

Region - 4 Dedham, MA

Philip G. Giavasis

Region - 5 Gardendale NE

George Pantazelos

Region - 6 Chicago, IL

John G. Georgiafandis

Region - 7 Shreveport, LA

Nicholas J. Perdaris

Region - 8 Van Nuys, CA

DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE

Karen Stamatiades, Grand

President

Stone Mountain, GA

Liaison: 25

Barbara Stavis Wolf,

Grand Vice President

Covington, LA

Liaison: 4,11,22

Eleni Inglis, Canadian

President

Hamilton, ON Canada

Liaison: 23.24.26

Elaine M. Sampanis,

Grand Secretary

West Chester, Ohio

Liaison: 3,6,8

Christine K. Constantine,

Grand Treasurer

Vernon Hills, IL

Liaison: 1,9,20

Anna-Helene Panagakos,

Grand Governor Zone I

Brooklyn, NY

Liaison: 5,12,14

Nicky Stamoulis, Grand

Governor Zone II

Seminole, FL

Liaison: 2,10,13

Helen Santire, Grand Gov-

ernor Zone III

Houston, Texas

Liaison: 7,15,16

Lois Kotzambasis, Grand

Governor Zone IV

Tucson, AZ

Liaison: 17,19,21

Joanne Saltas, Grand Advi-

sor Maids of Athena

Murray, Utah

Liaison: All Maids of Athena

Districts

AHEPA HELLAS DISTRICT 25

District Governor

Georgia Zacharikis-Anastasopoulou

Lt. Governor

Soula Papanikolaou-Whittle

Ditrict Secretary

Fotene Gagkas

Treasurer

Rita Gousis

Grand Lodge Officers

DAUGHTERS OF PENELOPE

AHEPA U.S. Congressional Delegation 11

Dr. Alfred Barich [District Governor]

Anastos Dimitropoulos [Lt. District Governor]

George N. Dussias, PDG [District Secretary]

Yiannis Kottas [District Treasurer]

Jim Nestor [District Warden]

George Billos [District Marshal]

Yiannis Mitropoulos [VP of Hellenism]

Thanasis Sarantopoulos PhD [VP of Education]

Lambros Sourbis [VP of Philanthropy]

Vasilis Tsimtsirakis [VP of Civic Responsibility]

Tassos Karypidis [VP of Family & Individual Excellence]

Elias Vassiliades [Athletic Director]

Athens Chapter HJ-1

Glyfada Chapter HJ-2

Alexander the Great Thessaloniki HJ-3

Zakynthos Chapter HJ-5

Kydon Chania-Crete Chapter HJ-6

Papaflessas Kalamata Chapter HJ-7

Strymon Serres Chapter HJ-8

Piraeus Chapter HJ-9

Attica-Pericles Chapter HJ-10

Iraklion Chapter HJ-11

Volos Thessalia Chapter HJ-12

AHEPA HELLAS History 2000 2006At the New Orleans Supreme Convention July 2000 Hellas District 25 received the official approval and recognition. In October the 1st District Convention was held at the luxurious Grande Bretagne Hotel in Athens were delegates form both the AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope gathered to lay the foundation and begin working to build the District in Hellas. There were three AHEPA chapters, Athens HJ-1, Glyfada HJ-2 and Alexander the Great Thessaloniki HJ-3. The Daughters of Penelope Chapters included Karyatides 271, Athens, Hesperus 359, Athens, Olympiades 393 Thessaloniki, Vergina 383 Veria, and Alasia 404 Cyprus. The total membership of the district was 600. At this 1st District Convention AHEPA elected Brother Anthony Tsouyo-poulos-Gremos and the Daughters of Penelope elected Sister Jenny Diamantis as District Governors, respec-tively.

Today in addition to the AHEPA HELLAS Chapters

mentioned our district has grown to include chapters in Zakynthos HJ-5, Kydon Chapter HJ-6 in Chania Crete and as of April 2, 2006 our newest chapter Pa-pafessas HJ-7 in Kalamata was established by District Governor Dr. Al Barich. In 2006 Strymon Serres Chap-ter HJ-8, and in May 2007 Piraeus Chapter HJ-9 and Attica-Pericles Chapter HJ-10 were established. Efforts continue to develop chapters in Patras, Volos, Iraklion Crete and other areas of Hellas.

The Daughters of Penelope chapters have grown to include Sparti 406, Phaistiades 407 in Halkidiki, Eli-meiades 408 in Kozani, Alkyonides 409 in Glyfada and Prmachos Athena 410 in Maroussi. Total district membership exceeds 1,000.

Major accomplishments include securing the Earth-quake Funds being held by the Hellenic Red Cross and conducted open and transparent bid process and com-petitive negotiations for the maximum value to AHEPA on the purchase of the following items:

AHEPA Ambulance for Evangelismos Hospital

AHEPA transport van for the Hellenic Red Cross

AHEPA sonar detection equipment for trapped per-sons to assist rescue efforts by Hellenic Red Cross

AHEPA Day Care Center in Menidi

Total amount donated is $220,000

Investigated various sources to re-establish the AHEPA Journey to Greece Program and made recommenda-tions to the Ahepa Educational Foundation.

Began a series of public relations efforts to increase awareness of AHEPA in Hellas with radio, television interviews, building our relationships with govern-ment officials and various fundraising events such as Christmas Gala, Fashion Show, and Conferences held at Grande Bretagne Hotel, Ledra Marriott, Hyatt Re-gency in Thessaloniki, Zapeion Center, Portaria Volos and many others.

On October 19, 2001 after the 9/11 attacks a fundrais-ing dinner was held at the Hellenic American Union to assist the Families of the Victims which raised $1,000.

In 2003 AHEPA HELLAS, under the Chairmanship of Mr. Anastos Dimitropoulos, organized its first major successful Symposium which focuses on the topic of Universal Hellenism. This 3-day symposium attract-ed over 35 guest speakers the caliber of Dr. Stamatis Krimitzis of NASA, Dr. Aris Patrinos, DNA researcher, Dr. Dimitris Nanopoulos, Big Bang theory, Religious leaders such as Metropolitan of Pisidias Methodios Fougias, Bishop of Achaias Athanasios, Bishop of the Monastary Kyhhou Nikhforos, Cypriot Foreign Minis-ter Mr. Iakovou. In addition to the above, special hon-ors and awards were presented philanthropists and community leaders such as Mr. Stelios Papadimitriou of the Onasis Foundation, Mr. George Paraskevaides of J&P Construction, Mr. Nicholas Vernikos of Verniko Yachts, Mr. Ted Spyropoulos of Plant your Roots in Greece, Mrs, Yianna Angelopoulou-Daskalaki of the Athens 2004 Olympics, Mrs. Katerina Panagopoulou, Mr. Stavros Lamrinides, Mr. Christos Tzekos, and Mr. Dimitris Makridis.

Special recognition and Awards were presented to ma-jor benefactors to Greece, The Greek people and society such as Mr Ioannis Latsis and the Latsis Foundation supporting the restoration and settlement of Greek Albanians, the Aristotile Onasis Foundation, and the Lyceum of Greek Women whose purpose is to preserve Hellenic Culture and Traditions. Other award recipi-ents included from the AHEPA Family, Past Supreme President A. Stash Betzelos, Anthony Tsouyopoulos Gremos, Past District Governor (1st PDG of Hellas), Harry Doumas for his fervent support of Hellenism, Mr. Lambros Sourbis author of the AHEPA HEL-LAS District Official AHEPA Anthem and Zakynthos Chapter founder and to Karyatides 271 Athens first

Daughters of Penelope Chapters and custodial support of the Penelopean Day Care Center in Athens since 1955, Journalist Mrs. Despina Lelekou-Tataki and Ms. Nancy Biska. The symposium was organized by then District Governors Vasilis Gotzios and Maria Xida. The opening day ceremony which took place at the Old Par-liament Building was filled to capacity with standing room only available. The key note speakers and awards presentations took place at the Grande Bretagne Ball-room again filled to capacity which was followed by an elegant social and reception.

The following year AHEPA HELLAS organized a Gala Dinner in support of students from historic Pontos in collaboration with the Evxinos Pontos Society.

This year after attending the Boston Supreme Conven-tion we eagerly accepted the challenge from Supreme President Gus James to organize the American Hel-lenic Forum 2006 to honor the Hellenic Republic and Hellenism.

And looking ahead AHEPA HELLAS is eager to begin utilizing the tremendous manpower, proven experi-ence and most significant the love, dedication and will of its members to welcome the AHEPA Supreme Con-vention in 2008.

With the considerable efforts of the President of Ath-ens Chapter HJ-1 George Costas the long journey to revitalize the youth program is today a reality. Local members who dedicated efforts to achieve the goal in-clude George Dussias, Panos Liatsos, Tony Gremos, Thanasis Sarantopoulos, and from Glyfada Chapter HJ-2 President George Billos and VP, Jim Nestor.

AHEPA Journey to Greece with the University of In-dianapolis, Athens Campus

This summer, college age students can study for one month at a fully accredited US University in Greece, learn about modern and ancient Greece. See and ex-perience the beauty of the country and its people and earn six transferable university credits.

AHEPA and the University of Indianapolis Athens Campus have joined forces to offer an unforgettable experience to young people. The Journey to Greece program, which is fully supervised by AHEPA chap-erones, has been designed to immerse young students in a wonderful learning experience celebrating Greek society and culture.

In conclusion,

this is only the beginning.

AHEPA HELLASDistrict Officers 2007-2008

AHEPA U.S. Congressional Delegation 13

Hellenic Caucus/Greek IssuesEstablished in 1996, the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues works to foster and improve relations between the United States and Greece. The Caucus brings a renewed congressional focus on key diplomat-ic, military, and human rights issues in a critical part of the world. The members of the Caucus introduce leg-islation, arrange briefings on current events, and dis-seminate information to interested parties. The topics on which the Caucus focuses include U.S. aid to Greece and Cyprus, the conflict in Cyprus, U.S. relations with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the sta-tus of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and developments in the Aegean. In the 110th Congress, the Caucus has more than 130 members.

In 1996, Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) and former Representative Michael Bilirakis (R-FL), who retired from Congress in 2006, founded the Con-gressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues. In 2007, Repre-sentative Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL) became a co-chair of the Caucus. The purpose of this bi-partisan caucus is to foster and improve relations between the United States and Greece. The Caucus serves to bring a re-newed congressional focus on key diplomatic, military, and human rights issues in a critical part of the world. The members of the Caucus introduce legislation, ar-range briefings on current events, and disseminate information to interested parties. The topics on which the Caucus focuses include U.S. aid to Greece and Cy-prus, the conflict on Cyprus, U.S. relations with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the status of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and developments in the Aegean.

Special OrdersRep. Maloney and Rep. Bilirakis have organized Spe-cial Orders on the House commemorating the anni-versary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, Greek Inde-pendence Day, and drawing public attention to hostile Turkish actions in the Aegean.

Hellenic Caucus BriefingsRep. Maloney and Rep. Bilirakis have organized Hel-lenic Caucus briefings to keep Members of Congress abreast with the latest developments in Greece and Cy-prus and their relations with Turkey.

MEMBERS - 110th CONGRESSCo-Chairs: Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) and Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL)

1. Ackerman, Gary (D-NY)

2. Altmire, Jason (D-PA)

3. Andrews, Robert (D-NJ)

4. Baird, Brian (D-WA)

5. Baldwin, Tammy (D-WI)

6. Bean, Melissa (D-IL)

7. Becerra, Xavier (D-CA)

8. Berkley, Shelley (D-NV)

9. Berman, Howard (D-CA)

10. Bilirakis, Gus M. (R-FL)

11. Blumenauer, Earl (D-OR)

12. Boyda, Nancy (D-KS)

13. Brown, Henry (R-SC)

14. Calvert, Ken (R-CA)

15. Capito, Shelley Moore (R-WV)

16. Capps, Lois (D-CA)

17. Capuano, Michael (D-MA)

18. Cardoza, Dennis (D-CA)

19. Carnahan, Russ (D-MO)

20. Chabot, Steve (R-OH)

21. Chandler, Ben (D-KY)

22. Clay, Wm. Lacy (D-MO)

23. Conyers, John (D-MI)

24. Costa, Jim (D-CA)

25. Crenshaw, Ander (R-FL)

26. Crowley, Joseph (D-NY

27. Davis, Danny (D-IL)

28. Davis, Susan (D-CA)

29. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln (R-FL)

30. Diaz-Balart, Mario (R-FL)

31. Doggett, Lloyd (D-TX)

32. Doyle, Michael (D-PA)

33. Drake, Thelma (R-VA)

34. Dreier, David (R-CA)

35. Engel, Eliot (D-NY)

36. English, Phil (R-PA)

37. Eshoo, Anna (D-CA)

38. Ferguson, Michael (R-NJ)

39. Filner, Bob (D-CA)

40. Forbes, Randy (R-VA)

41. Fortuo, Luis (R-PR)

42. Fossella, Vito (R-NY)

43. Foxx, Virginia (R-NC)

44. Frank, Barney (D-MA)

45. Franks, Trent (R-AZ)

46. Garrett, Scott (R-NJ)

47. Gingrey, Phil (R-GA)

48. Granger, Kay (R-TX)

49. Green, Gene (D-TX)

50. Harman, Jane (D-CA)

51. Hastings, Alcee (D-FL)

52. Hinchey, Maurice (D-NY)

53. Hinojosa, Ruben (D-TX)

54. Hodes, Paul (D-NH)

55. Holden, Tim (D-PA)

56. Holt, Rush (D-NJ)

57. Honda, Mike (D-CA)

58. Inglis, Bob (R-SC)

59. Israel, Steve (D-NY)

60. Jackson, Jr., Jesse (D-IL)

61. Johnson, Eddie Bernice (D-TX)

62. Kaptur, Marcy (D-OH)

63. Kennedy, Patrick (D-RI)

64. King, Peter (R-NY)

65. Kirk, Mark S. (R-IL)

66. Knollenberg, Joseph (R-MI)

67. Kucinich, Dennis (D-OH)

68. Langevin, James (D-RI)

69. Lantos, Tom (D-CA)

70. Lee, Barbara (D-CA)

71. Levin, Sander (D-MI)

72. Lewis, Jerry (R-CA)

73. Lewis, John (D-GA)

74. Lipinski, Dan (D-IL)

75. LoBiondo, Frank (R-NJ)

76. Lofgren, Zoe (D-CA)

77. Lowey, Nita (D-NY)

78. Maloney, Carolyn B. (D-NY)

79. Markey, Edward (D-MA)

80. Matheson, Jim (D-UT)

81. McCarthy, Carolyn (D-NY)

82. McCotter, Thaddeus (R-MI)

83. McDermott, Jim (D-WA)

84. McGovern, James (D-MA)

85. McIntyre, Mike (D-NC)

86. McNulty, Michael (D-NY)

87. Meeks, Gregory (D-NY)

88. Miller, Gary (R-CA)

89. Moran, Jim (D-VA)

90. Murphy, Tim (R-PA)

91. Myrick, Sue (R-NC)

92. Nadler, Jerrold (D-NY)

93. Napolitano, Grace (D-CA)

94. Norton, Eleanor Holmes (D-DC)

95. Pallone, Frank (D-NJ)

96. Pascrell, Bill (D-NJ)

97. Payne, Donald (D-NJ)

98. Pelosi, Nancy (D-CA)

99. Radanovich, George (R-CA)

100. Rangel, Charles (D-NY)

101. Roskam, Peter (R-IL)

102. Rothman, Steven (D-NJ)

103. Roybal-Allard, Lucille (D-CA)

104. Royce, Edward (R-CA)

105. Rush, Bobby (D-IL)

106. Ryan, Tim (D-OH)

107. Sanchez, Linda (D-CA)

108. Sanchez, Loretta (D-CA)

109. Sarbanes, John P. (D-MD)

110. Schakowsky, Jan (D-IL)

111. Schiff, Adam (D-CA)

112. Schwartz, Allyson (D-PA)

113. Scott, Robert (D-VA)

114. Shays, Christopher (R-CT)

115. Sherman, Brad (D-CA)

116. Sires, Albio (D-NJ)

117. Slaughter, Louise (D-NY)

118. Solis, Hilda (D-CA)

119. Space, Zachary T. (D-OH)

120. Spratt, John (D-SC)

121. Stark, Fortney Pete (D-CA)

122. Stearns, Cliff (R-FL)

123. Sullivan, John (R-OK)

124. Tanner, John (D-TN)

125. Terry, Lee (R-NE)

126. Tierney, John (D-MA)

127. Van Hollen, Chris (D-MD)

128. Visclosky, Peter (D-IN)

129. Wamp, Zack (R-TN)

130. Watson, Diane (D-CA)

131. Waxman, Henry (D-CA)

132. Weiner, Anthony (D-NY)

133. Wexler, Robert (D-FL)

134. Whitfield, Edward (R-KY)

135. Wilson, Joe (R-SC)

136. Woolsey, Lynn (D-CA)

Last Updated: October 31, 2007

AHEPA U.S. Congressional Delegation 15

WASHINGTON (29 Aug.) Today, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Co-Chair of the Congres-sional Hellenic Caucus, Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL), Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus, Congressman Zack Space (D-OH), and Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD) issued the following statements on the wildfires that have killed at least 63 people and burned more than 400,000 acres of the Greek coun-tryside: My deepest sympathies go out to the people of Greece who are battling the worst fires their country has seen in 150 years. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time, and with all of the brave men and women who have devoted themselves to the firefighting effort, said Rep. Maloney. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus, I will be doing all that I can to ensure that the people of Greece get the assistance they need to fight these devastating fires and rebuild their lives. As a member of the House Subcommittee on European Affairs, Congressman Bil-irakis expressed his sincere sorrow over the devasta-tion in Greece by stating, My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the families and friends who have lost loved ones in this horrific tragedy. I commend and recognize Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis and the Greek government in their efforts to get these blazes under control. Congressman Bilirakis added, The unity and solidarity of the brave people of Greece that has arisen from the ashes of these fires is representa-tive of the Greek spirit and pride that so clearly defines this nation. Rep. Zack Space said, The tragedy un-

folding in Greece touches all of us on both a humani-tarian and an historical level. My heart goes out to those families who have been impacted, in one way or another, with these fires. I am also greatly concerned about the archeological sites that are in danger of being destroyed. It is important for the United States to do everything possible to assist Greece in overcoming this enormous tragedy. My heart goes out to the families who have incurred enormous loss as a result of these terrible fires, said Congressman John Sarbanes. I have no doubt that the people of Greece will prevail in the face of this tragedy and that they will succeed in the recovery effort. I am working with my col-leagues in the Congress to encourage the United States government to assist where needed, our ally, which has stood by us time and time again. Background: Estab-lished in 1996, the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues works to foster and improve relations between the United States and Greece. The Caucus brings a re-newed congressional focus on key diplomatic, military, and human rights issues in a critical part of the world. The members of the Caucus introduce legislation, ar-range briefings on current events, and disseminate in-formation to interested parties. The topics on which the Caucus focuses include U.S. aid to Greece and Cyprus, the conflict in Cyprus, U.S. relations with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the status of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and developments in the Aegean. In the 110th Congress, the Caucus has more than 130 members.

August 30, 2007Congressional Hellenic Caucus Members Express

Sympathy Regarding Fires in Greece

September 12, 2007Rep. Maloney and 45 Members of Congress UrgeSecretary Rice to Continue Assistance to Greece

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Co-Chair of the Congressional Hel-lenic Caucus, and forty-five Members of Congress sent a letter (click here for a copy of the letter) to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice expressing concern for the situation in Greece after the fires that killed more than sixty people and ravaged thousands of acres of land. The United States has pledged at least $1.3 million in

aid to Greece, but the long-term effects of the disaster are not yet known. Greece is an important friend and ally to our country, and it is imperative that we help its citizens in their time of need, said Rep. Maloney. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus, I will be working with my colleagues and with the Adminis-tration to ensure that we assist Greece in the recovery and rebuilding process.

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In 2002, Congressman John R. Carter was elected to represent Texas Thirty-First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives and was re-elected in 2004 and 2006. Congressman Carter has established himself as a leader in Congress who has the foresight and courage to author and support numerous pieces of legislation that would increase the protection of U.S. citizens and bring justice to those who threaten our freedom and way of life.

Congressman Carter was unanimously elected by his peers to serve in the House Republican leadership as the House Republican Conference Secretary for the 110th Congress. In this position, Congressman Carter holds the sixth most powerful position among House Republicans.

At the beginning of the 109th Congress, Congressman Carter was elected to serve on the prestigious House Appropriations Committee by the House Republican Steering Committee. On the Appropriations Commit-tee, Congressman Carter sits on the three subcommit-tees, which benefit the 31st District: Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs, formerly known as Mili-tary Construction; Homeland Security; and Foreign Operations. During the 108th Congress, Congressman Carter was a member of the House Education and the Workforce, Judiciary, and Government Reform Com-mittees.

Carter also continues to serve on the House Republi-can Steering Committee, an official group of members who are in charge of placing members on committees. Carter has been honored to serve on this select panel since being elected to Congress.

Congressman Carters leadership ability has been rec-ognized by his colleagues and others. During his first term, Congressman Carter was named one of the Top Five Freshman in Congress by Capitol Hills leading newspaper.

For Congressman Carter, leadership goes far beyond the committee room and onto the House floor, where he has successfully had legislation passed and signed into law by President George W. Bush. Bringing to Congress 20 years of judicial experience, Congressman Carter has consistently worked to advance a tough on crime agenda.

A true Texan at heart, Congressman Carter was born and raised in Houston and has spent his adult life in Central Texas. Carter attended Texas Tech University where he graduated with a degree in History and then graduated from the University of Texas Law School in 1969.Congressman Carter and his wife, Erika, met in Holland and have been happily married since June 15, 1968. Since then they have built a home and raised a family of four on Christian beliefs and strong Texas Values

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Dennis Moore, a lifelong Kansan, is serving his fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Moore was born in Anthony, Kansas, in 1945. He was educated in Wichita public schools. In 1967, he graduated from the University of Kansas, and received his law degree from Washburn University School of Law in 1970.

After service in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserve, Moore started his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Kansas. He entered private le-gal practice in Johnson County in 1973.

In 1976, Moore was elected District Attorney in John-son County and was reelected twice, serving a total of 12 years. During his tenure, Moore earned a reputation as a tough, but fair, prosecutor.

Biography of CongressmanZack SpaceOther than spending three years in law school at Ohio State University, Zack Space has lived his entire life in Ohios 18th Congressional District. This experience of living among the people of southeastern Ohio has in-stilled in him the values and the importance of com-munity that are at the heart of the districts sixteen counties.

Those lessons have been bolstered by his own familys ethic of hard work and loyalty. One of his heroes, his paternal grandfather, emigrated from Greece in the early 20th century and served his new country by fight-ing in World War I. His father, Socrates, continued the familys patriotic tradition by serving in the Marines during the Korean War. After the war, his father at-tended Ohio States law school thanks to the GI Bill.

Zack himself learned from an early age the importance of teamwork and community. A high school football star at Dover High School, Zack went on to Kenyon College where he was named a Division III All-Ameri-can. From both coaches and classmates, he was hailed not only for his athleticism, but also for his extraordi-nary leadership and teamwork.

Following college, Zack attended Ohio State where he earned his law degree. Returning home to Dover, he joined his fathers practice -- and throughout the course of his career, he focused on representing the needs of individuals, many of whom had been wronged and had nowhere else to turn. Zack also served the Dover com-munity as a Director for the Mental Retardation and

Developments Disabilities Board.

Since 2000, Zack has served as Dovers Law Director. As the chief legal representative for the city, Zack has been involved in a host of matters of critical impor-tance, ranging from negotiating contracts to mediating employment disputes to representing the City of Do-ver in court proceedings. As Law Director, he has also supervised the city prosecutors office, provided legal counsel for all city departments, and written numerous city ordinances.

Even as his begins his first term in Congress, his fam-ily continues to be of the utmost importance to him. He and his wife Mary, a Municipal Court Judge for the past 15 years, have been married for 19 years. Their two children, Gina and Nick, now go to the same Dover High School that Zack and Mary attended.

AHEPA JOURNEY TO GREECE 2007

I have been to Greece before but with this trip, through the excursions and the teachers and chaperones,

I was able to surpass the basic connection of common ancestry and look more towards what everyone

to this day have in common. The arts, architecture, diplomacy, competition, tradition, and legacy are

not simply Greek concepts. They are the same for every civilization that has ever existed. I will take

back to Chicago a new found appreciation for humanity and I will carry this monster of a torch on to my

children and peers. Thank you again for the amazing trip.

George IoannouJourney to Greece 2007 Student

Future AHEPA Member

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Congressman Albio Sires, elected to serve the 13th Congressional District of New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives, served two terms as New Jersey Speaker of the General Assembly from 2002 to 2006. Mr. Sires was serving his fourth term as an Assemblyman for the 33rd District in New Jersey and had been the Mayor of the Town of West New York in Hudson County since 1995, before being elected to Congress. Albio Sires is the first legislator of Hispanic origin to be named Assembly Speaker, and the first Cu-ban in the Nation. Mr. Sires was born in 1951 in the Cu-ban town of Bejucal, where he grew up in the waning years of pre-Communist Cuba. His family fled Cuba in January 1962 with the help of relatives in America. They eventually settled in West New York, where Mr. Sires became a star basketball player at Memorial High School.

As Speaker, Mr. Sires also created the Assembly Com-mittee on Homeland Security and State Preparedness, wrote the law to overhaul New Jerseys Department of Motor Vehicles so that terrorists cannot obtain access to fake drivers licenses, helped local communities with the cost of homeland security, improved coordination in the event of a terrorist attack and increased home-land security funding for the state police. He also spon-sored some of the toughest anti-gun laws in the state, and as Mayor of West New York, he put more police on the streets and cut crime.

As Mayor of West New York, Mr. Sires balanced twelve consecutive municipals budgets while maintaining and enhancing vital municipal services. As Mayor of the Hudson waterfront community, Mr. Sires has gained a reputation as a municipal executive who restructured West New Yorks finances and reduced crime. A pro-ponent of government efficiency, Mayor Sires com-bined forces with four other mayors to form the North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue, the states largest regionalized fire department.

In April 2004, the New Jersey Conference of Mayors presented its 12th Annual Mayor of the Year Award to Albio Sires in recognition of his tireless advocacy on behalf of mayors and property taxpayers. In Septem-ber 2005, the New Jersey State Bar Association and Legal Services of New Jersey awarded its William J. Brennan, Jr., Citation for Justice to Speaker Sires in recognition for his efforts in seeking equal justice for people in poverty.

Congressman Phil Gingrey (R-GA) was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia. After graduating from St. Thomas Aquinas High School, he moved to Atlanta to attend Georgia Tech. Phil co-oped his way through college, and completed his undergraduate studies in Chemistry. With a Bachelors of Science degree from Georgia Tech, Phil returned home to Augusta to attend the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Gingrey served his internship at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, and his residency at the Medical College of Georgia. He also completed a rotation during this time at Doctors Hospital in Columbus. Upon completion of his medical training, Dr. Gingrey moved his young family to Mari-etta where he set up a pro-life OB-GYN practice. For 26 years, Phil built a successful practice and delivered more than 5,200 babies.

Congressman Gingrey currently serves on the Armed Services Committee, where he is Ranking Member of the Select Panel on Roles and Missions. Phil also serves as Ranking Member of the Science Subcommit-tee on Technology and Innovation. During his previous terms in Congress, Phil has also served on the Rules Committee and the Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In addition to his committee duties, Phil is Chairman of the Republican Healthcare Public Affairs Team and also chairs the Healthcare Reform Subcommittee of the Republican Policy Committee. He is Co-Chair of the Medical and Dental Doctors in Congress Caucus, as well as a member of the Immigration Reform Caucus, Second Amendment Taskforce, Victory in Iraq Caucus,

Republican Study Committee, Textile Caucus, Wash-ington Waste Watchers, and House caucuses for the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps and Hellenic Caucus / Greek Issues.