ATHENS, GREECE – [Photos:Presidency of the Hellenic Republic]
An AHEPA delegation led by Supreme President E. Chris Kaitson was received by President of the Hellenic Republic Konstantinos A. Tasoulas at the Presidential Mansion in Athens on October 30.
President Tasoulas congratulated AHEPA’s members for their longstanding service and significant contributions in areas such as public affairs, society, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, culture, and education, as well as for promoting Hellenic ideals in the United States and around the world for more than a century.
He also underlined the organization’s multifaceted work, including the awarding of scholarships to young people, its continued support of the AHEPA Hospital in Thessaloniki, and its charitable outreach to those in need.
The President also stressed the importance of preserving and strengthening ties between Greece and younger generations of the Greek diaspora by taking advantage of the opportunities offered by new technologies, the promotion of Greek -language education, and initiatives that provide opportunities for visits to and engagement with contemporary Greece.
Members of the delegation briefed President Tasoulas on AHEPA’s operations, current initiatives, and future goals. They also proposed that he be named an honorary member of the organization, an honor he accepted.
The delegation included Board of Trustees Chairman and Past Supreme President Nicholas Karacostas, AHEPA Executive Director Bill Mossaidis, Daughters of Penelope Executive Director Elena Vera Saviolakis, Supreme Governor for Europe Efstathios Kefalidis, and AHEPA Hellas Governor Anargyros Tsounakis.
Also participating in the meeting was Maira Myrogianni, Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy.
