On September 27, AHEPA Thermopylae Chapter 445 hosted its annual Cigar Night & DJ fundraiser at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Upper Darby, PA. The evening brought together AHEPA leaders from across the country to support the chapter’s scholarship program, which provides educational grants to students in the Greek American community and beyond.
The event pulled AHEPAN Brothers from across the region. Supreme President Eugene Chris Kaitson came from Texas to emphasize the importance of local connections. He told the gathering that “the only way you grow a grassroots. District 4 Governor Tim Vlassopoulos presided over the gathering, which included members from Districts 4 and 5 representing South Jersey and the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Their presence highlighted the strength AHEPA gains when chapters work together to support education. Also in attendence were Supreme Vice President Dr. Zenon Christodoulou who presented a plaque of recognition to District 4 Governor Tim Vlassopoulos. Also in attendence were Treasurer Greg Vlassopoulos, District 4 Warden Stefanos Evangelopoulos and Georgia Chletcos District 4 Governor of the Daughters of Penelope.
AHEPA Thermopylae Chapter 445 was founded in 1970 and has built a strong tradition of supporting education and Greek American heritage. Over the decades, the chapter has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships, typically five to thirteen each year, ranging from $500 to $1,500. Chapter 445 scholarships are named in memory of longtime members, including George Zanthopoulos, Louis Morkides, Chris Masters, C. Dean Polites, Theophilos Constantinidis, Dr. Chris Patterson, Danny Kathopoulis, Anna & Vasilis Karavasilis, Gregory Vlassopoulos, James & Thelma Tanos, and Despina Lewis.
Full coverage of the event can be viewed at https://cosmosphilly.com/
The event pulled AHEPAN Brothers from across the region. Supreme President Eugene Chris Kaitson came from Texas to emphasize the importance of local connections. He told the gathering that “the only way you grow a grassroots. District 4 Governor Tim Vlassopoulos presided over the gathering, which included members from Districts 4 and 5 representing South Jersey and the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Their presence highlighted the strength AHEPA gains when chapters work together to support education. Also in attendence were Supreme Vice President Dr. Zenon Christodoulou who presented a plaque of recognition to District 4 Governor Tim Vlassopoulos. Also in attendence were Treasurer Greg Vlassopoulos, District 4 Warden Stefanos Evangelopoulos and Georgia Chletcos District 4 Governor of the Daughters of Penelope.
AHEPA Thermopylae Chapter 445 was founded in 1970 and has built a strong tradition of supporting education and Greek American heritage. Over the decades, the chapter has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships, typically five to thirteen each year, ranging from $500 to $1,500. Chapter 445 scholarships are named in memory of longtime members, including George Zanthopoulos, Louis Morkides, Chris Masters, C. Dean Polites, Theophilos Constantinidis, Dr. Chris Patterson, Danny Kathopoulis, Anna & Vasilis Karavasilis, Gregory Vlassopoulos, James & Thelma Tanos, and Despina Lewis.
Full coverage of the event can be viewed at https://cosmosphilly.com/
