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Letter from the Editor

Greek Golf Tournaments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Fore! A Good Cause, HELIOS, Virginia’s Adventurer

Greece’s project HELIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Dear Readers: There’s something to be said for walking a golf course, even if you’re not a golfer. The gorgeous greens, Frosene the peaceful air, the sun shining, and leisurely workouts Phillips are all there for the taking. This month we profile Editor two golf tournaments that share the common good of fundraising for a worthy cause. Golfers and non-golfers alike are always welcomed! Ascension Cathedral in Oakland is celebrating its 44th Annual Golf Tournament, which honors the late John F. Andronico, and up in Washington, Spectrum Pension Consultants is hosting its 7th Annual Spectrum Open honoring the memory of its founder Panos Koumantaros. The monies that have been raised by the many participants over the years walking (or carted) hole-by-hole are impressive. I invite you to turn to page 4, to learn the rest of the story. Also continued this month is Part Two of energy expert Dr. Alex Papalexopoulos detailed account of Greece’s ambitious clean energy project HELIOS. Dr. Papalexopoulos’ San Francisco-based company ECCO International is one of three companies that have been selected for the project. His story concludes on page 6. Finally, the HJ Board of Directors and Staff extend its heartfelt condolences to Virginia Lagiss, contributor and longtime HJ Advisory Editorial Board member, for the loss of her husband James. Please turn to page 14 to learn more about this hunter, fisherman, WWII Sergeant and, most of all, Virginia’s beloved husband. May his memory be eternal.

Clergy-Laity Congress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Jim Lagiss remembered. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

41st Clergy-Laity Congress meets in Phoenix, AZ page 8

Sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 News from Greece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Orthodox News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Southern California Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Festivals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Northwest and Pacific Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 In Memoriam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Over four decades of food, fun, fellowship and golf passed on from generation to generation

By Frosene Phillips

he game of golf has created champions from all walks of life. Champions individually such as professionals like Tiger Woods and champions collectively such as those that play for the love of the game, for a purpose, or for a little parea. On Monday, August 27, Ascension Cathedral’s 44th Annual Golf Tournament in honor of John A. Andronico welcomes golfers,

friends and aficionados to Sequoyah Golf and Country Club, a private club tucked away in the Oakland hills. One of the Cathedral’s

primary fundraising events as well as one of the Bay Area’s firstrate tournaments, participants welcome a mouthwatering lamb lunch, a chance to win a Jaguar, an extravagant cocktail hour complete with oysters and more, a silent and live auction that includes premiere wines and sports memorabilia, all topped off with a fabulous prime rib and traditional Greek-style chicken dinner prepared and hosted at the Cathedral under the leadership of Chef Peter Phillips. Now there’s a reason to shout ‘fore’ with glee. Since its inception, the tournament has raised over $1.1 million – funds that have helped improve the cathedral facilities and reduce the debt of its community center over the years. In 2002, however, the golf committee pledged to raise $700,000 for the Cathedral’s Capital Campaign as its share of the community-wide effort to build a Parking Pavilion and Chapel. With the Parking Pavilion complete and the Chapel exterior, the committee has raised $588,000 to date. That’s a lot of golf balls, golf carts and lamb sandwiches! In 1968, Ascension Greek Orthodox Church founded its annual golf tournament to support projects and ministries of the church. The original founders included Dr. John Karsant, Greg Kosmos and Alex Phillips. Chairman Greg Kosmos served through 1971 until his co-chairman John F. Andronico joined him. Together they co-chaired the event from 1972 to 1986. Andronico served on the tournament committee for more than two decades and during that time, he and his family along with a network of friends generously donated the food, beverage and supplies. “I was asked to join the golf committee in 1984 when John

Each year golfers have a shot at winning a Jaguar with a hole-in-one at the Ascension Cathedral Annual Golf Tournament.

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approached me while I was president of the community,” said James Vlamis, co-chair of the tournament from 1987-2000. “We had worked together in previous Festivals securing donations from vendors. Working in the same industry he wanted to expand Ascension Cathedral’s Golf participation to a greater Tournament is tucked away extent of food companies on the beautiful grounds of Sequoyah Golf and Country Club that were not participating and he felt together we could in the Oakland hills. PHOTO BY REV. FR. THOMAS J. ZAFERES accomplish that. from Vlamis that he’d involve his “I agreed to serve on the son Bill in the future. “I convinced committee but did not know he Bill [Andronico] to first join the had a master plan in place! In golf committee in 1998 and then 1986 he asked to have lunch and in 2000 he became Chairman.” I thought the subject would be John, who died in 1999, saw the Andronico’s business but I was wrong. It was about the church and torch passed to his son and the next generation. Today, Bill serves as specifically the Golf Tournament. He then sold me on taking over the Honorary Chairman. chairmanship in 1987,” he laughed. GOLF Andronico, thinking about the continued on page 7 future, also secured a commitment

More Golf Tournaments

National Hellenic Society Hellenic Golf Classic & Weekend Symposium Held in May, NHS members are leaders of the Greek American community dedicated to preserving and passing on Hellenic Heritage to the next generation in a spirit of camaraderie and fun. The weekend takes place at a luxury resort offering a golf classic and symposium with a variety of panelists and special guest speakers. www.hellenicsociety.org 310-941-1961 Resurrection Church Golf Tournament – In Memory of Alex P. Phillips Held in June and hosted by Resurrection Church of Castro Valley, proceeds assist with International Orthodox Christian Charities, Kids ‘n’ Cancer, Project Mexico, FESCO, and Salvation Army. Held at TPC Stonebrae Golf and Country Club in Hayward. Tournament day includes dinner, awards, raffle prizes and silent auction at the church. www.cvresurrection.com 510-581-8950 PHOTO COURTESY NATIONAL HELLENIC SOCIETY

Holy Cross Church Golf and Tennis Tournament Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Belmont hosts its annual event in June. Contact the church office for more details. www.goholycross.org 650-591-4447 American Hellenic Institute’s Annual Golf Classic From its Hellenic House headquarters, just steps from the White House, AHI’s professional staff works with legislators, the Department of State, the diplomatic corps, and educational institutions to advance the best interests of the U.S. on issues of importance to Greek Americans. The ninth annual AHI Golf Classic takes place at Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria, VA, on October 15, 2012. All golf packages include breakfast, Awards Ceremony, luncheon, green fees and golf cart. www.ahiworld.com 202-785-8430

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Energy leader Dr. Alex Papalexopoulos and project HELIOS

Greece’s ambitious clean energy project selects Dr. Papalexopoulos’ San Francisco-based company ECCO International as consultants

Internationally recognized energy expert Dr. Alex Papalexopoulos offered a detail account of Greece’s ambitious clean energy project HELIOS in the July HJ. Dr. Papalexopoulos’ San Francisco-based company ECCO International is one of three companies that have been selected for the project. “Green energy development is currently one of the most dynamic growth areas in the economies of many countries,” he says. “This clearly is the case for Greece.” Part two of the story continues here. Part One is available at hellenicjournal.org.

be financed. The cost of Phase II ome doubt that such an is estimated to be about € 16.8 ambitious program can Billion out of which € 12.1 Billion be implemented. Could will be financed. Investments in the such a program fail like a similar project HELIOS can provide much program in Spain? How do you better returns than those of similar respond to such criticisms? investment in Central Europe. This I certainly disagree with these is due to the fact that claims. The RES market Greece’s annual sun in Spain collapsed due irradiation levels are to specific market design the highest in Europe. flaws that are outside the Current calculations scope of this discussion. give credence to the I see no relationship claim that a 12% between the situation rate of return is in Spain and the project Dr. Alex possible. Solar energy HELIOS. The project Papalexopoulos projects typically HELIOS provides our have a debt to equity ratio of about country a unique opportunity to 80:20. Therefore, it is essential create favorable conditions for to work with European financial sustainable development, growth institutions to embrace the project and competitiveness, build the HELIOS. Financial institutions RES capacity of the country, such as the EIB will be critical for create jobs and expertise and be the involvement of private banks. a source of revenue for reducing The key issue that needs to be the indebtedness of the Hellenic Republic. The project HELIOS addressed in this context is the structure of the compensation of fits nicely with the EU budget the Hellenic Republic for providing and economic priorities for its natural resource (the sun) and competitiveness and growth. incurring other costs such as market Is the project HELIOS an and system operations costs, grid economically viable investment? reinforcement costs, licensing Yes it is. The cost of Phase I is and permitting costs, as well as estimated to be about € 3.1 Billion environmental costs. out of which € 2.35 Billion will

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offers these services. You are a Greek scientist and businessman based in San Francisco. Which markets are you focused on? Why was the Greek market of interest to you? We design energy markets for Transmission System Operators and Power Exchanges worldwide, but mainly in the U.S. and Europe. We also provide energy consulting and software services to Market Participants and RES developers. Over the last 10 years we have been very active in the energy market in Greece. We have participated in the design and implementation of the Greek wholesale market since its inception. All the major energy stakeholders, including the System Operator, the Regulator, the Public Power Corporation (PPC) and other major energy players have been our clients during this period. Over the last 2 1/2 years we have been very active in supporting PPC to design and implement the reforms pursued by the European Unit, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund (the TROIKA) with respect to liberalization of the Greek energy market. This includes the development of divestiture plans for selling PPC lignite generation assets, design of energy swaps, design of Virtual Power Plant Auctions, the development of the market Codes for the Market Operator and the Independent Transmission System Operator and the Operating Agreement between the two companies. Clearly, our projects in Greece are of special importance to me personally because they give me the opportunity to stay in touch with my country. I am personally involved in each one of them, something that I cannot say for other foreign projects. This is especially true for the TROIKA related projects which over the past 2 1/2 years had totally consumed my time. How do you and other Greeks PAPALEXOPOULOS continued on page 13

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Golfing for Cancer Research

Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spectrum Open benefits Pano Koumantaros Cancer Research Fund By Frosene Phillips

anayiotis â&#x20AC;&#x153;Panoâ&#x20AC;? Koumantaros was a local entrepreneur and beloved philanthropist in Washington before his death in 2005 at the age of 61, following a courageous six-month battle against bladder cancer. Widely recognized as one of the foremost experts on retirement plan consulting and design, Pano launched an independent pension benefits consulting firm, Spectrum Financial Planning, in 1975. In 1978 it was incorporated under the name Spectrum Pension Consultants, Inc. At his request, a cancer research foundation was established in his memory following his passing. In 2006, the Spectrum Open: Charity Golf Tournament and Dinner was born, benefiting the Pano Koumantaros Cancer Research Fund. GOLF continued from page 4

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transition was a theme John established with me, holding my hand and making sure all things were in place,â&#x20AC;? he said. Together, Andronico and Vlamis developed a manual of activities and timelines that are still in place today. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He truly was a man of detail and I appreciated his coaching.â&#x20AC;? When the time came for Andronicoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son Bill to take over, Vlamis proceeded to do the same for him. Generation hand-off began and so when Bill brought George Banis on as a Co-Chair he did the same for Banis.

To date the monies collected from the Spectrum Open and other memorial contributions total over $700,000.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;The net proceeds from the event are sent to an endowment fund administered by the Franciscan Foundation,â&#x20AC;? said Maria J. Koumantaros, Principal & Director at SPC and wife of Pano. Additionally they raised enough money during its Fund-A-Need Projects to assist with costs for purchases including a room dedication in Panoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and a bladder scanner, for the oncology unit, among others, at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medical Center, Tacoma. Also in 2011, the South Sound (Washington) Cancer Awareness and Research Expansion (C.A.R.E.) Foundation was awarded $63,000 to further the advancement of cancer care. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This money was used for clinical trials involving

10 cancer patients,â&#x20AC;? said Maria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All 10 patients had various stages and types of cancer, ranging from ovarian cancer to breast cancer. Incredibly, all 10 patients who were enrolled in the trials last year have survived to this day!â&#x20AC;? This year a portion of the FundA-Need effort at the Spectrum Open will benefit breast cancer research as well. This is something close to Maria as she recently marked the tenth anniversary of her own bout with breast cancer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have a Greek dessert frenzy too,â&#x20AC;? she shared. Guests can bid on the array of desserts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a sweet finale for a fabulous cause. The 7th Annual Spectrum Open is held at the Fircrest Golf Club, Fircrest, WA. For more information and to register for the Spectrum Open tournament, visit www.spectrumpension.com or call 253-565-2100.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Currently, Gus Triggas is going to join George Banis as co-chair and the theme of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;transitionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is in place. Gus has been on the committee for over 10 years â&#x20AC;Ś members have been on the committee for an average of 18 years,â&#x20AC;? said Vlamis. Together they continue to raise the bar regarding their financial goal of $50,000 each year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fortunately we have found ways to exceed that goal,â&#x20AC;? said Vlamis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ascension has been blessed to have the support of the Andronico family,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The tournament is known

as the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;crĂ¨me de la crĂ¨meâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of tournaments in the East Bay.â&#x20AC;? The Golfer fee of $400 includes the famous lamb lunch, golf at beautiful Sequoyah Country Club, tee prizes, cocktail reception and awards dinner. Cocktail reception and awards dinner tickets only are also available at $75 per person. To register for the Ascension Cathedral Golf Tournament, visit www. groca.org and click the Golf Registration tab or call the Cathedral office at 510-5313400.

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41st Clergy-Laity Congress convenes in Phoenix, Arizona Over 790 participate in biennial conference by Theodora Dracopoulos Argue

hosen and appointed by God to go and bear fruit” (John 15:16) was the theme of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America’s 41st Clergy-Laity Congress held July 1-5, 2012, in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. The theme carried over to the National Philoptochos Convention, the Archdiocesan Presbyters Council, the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Musicians, the Retired Clergy Association, National Sisterhood of Presvyteres, and Archons of the Order of St. Andrew—all meeting simultaneously. The Congress was attended by 790 participants, 651 of which were registered delegates from 326 parishes. The National Philoptochos “

Convention had its second highest record of participation with 372 delegates. As the host hierarch, His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco welcomed Archbishop Demetrios of America, Metropolitan Sotirios of Toronto representing His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, and the other Metropolitans, clergy and laity from around the U.S. Metropolis Council Vice Chairman Fanis Economidis of Los Altos, CA,

and Council Secretary Isidoros Garifalakis of Vancouver, WA, were the Congress chairs. Archbishop Demetrios, at Sunday’s Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Cathedral, said, “In order to go and bear fruit, it requires a proper attitude.” In his keynote address on Monday, he expanded on the theme and also gave thanks to God for the past two years in the life of the Church, recognizing Metropolitan Maximos and his successor Metropolitan Savas, the agreement with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to build a new St. Nicholas Church at

Ground Zero, Holy Cross School of Theology’s 75th anniversary, Philoptochos’ 80th with its 27,000 members, Leadership 100, FAITH endowment fund, 30 years of St. Photios Shrine, and more. Metropolitan Gerasimos in his welcoming remarks pointed out, “The point of this congress is to grow in our faith … The process begins here to go and bear fruit … That is why we are here; to learn from the Archdiocese and

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6. Grand Banquet Performers Fr. John Bakas of St. Sophia Cathedral, Michele Patzakis, and Constantine Pappas.

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August 2012 Hellenic Journal CA. San Francisco Metropolis Philoptochos President Jeannie Ranglas of Rancho Santa Fe, CA; Kathy Gabriel of Huntington Beach, CA, and Diane Tseckares, National Board Member from the New Jersey Metropolis, were the three co-chairs of the Philoptochos Convention.

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ministries have issued pamphlets on marriage and family issues, youth programs from preschool to college, and more. More than 20 church ministries had displays in the exhibit hall, along with many ecclesiastical businesses. For ministry details and contact information, go to www. goarch.org. In less than two days, ten ministries presented 22 workshops, teeming with valuable information. Holy Cross School of Theology presented its Distinguished Ministries Award to Fr. Spencer Kezios, a member of the School board who had served St. Nicholas Church in Northridge, CA, for 45 years and in the process, among his many accomplishments, co-founded with the late Rev. Dr. Leonidas Contos Narthex Press which developed the Orthros book and other service books used by many chanters, priests, and parishioners. On July 4, the plenary session was held with reports by Archdiocesan Advisory Committee on Science and Technology (AACST); Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate; Chaplaincy, Communications; Family and Marriage, Finance; Greek Education; Internet; Leadership 100, Missions and Evangelism; Outreach, Parish Development; Stewardship; Religious Education; Youth and Camping Ministries; and the Administration Committee. That committee brought to the floor resolutions from three Metropolises suggesting the congress meet triennially rather than biennially. After a lively discussion, Congress delegates voted to maintain the twoyear cycle. The 2013—2014 budget was adopted. The delegates also adopted five resolutions; one to continue support to the suffering Greeks; a second regarding the safety of the Patriarchate of Antioch (with the conflict in Syria); the third to urge religious freedom for all Christians in Egypt; the fourth recognizing the need of people with disabilities to have accessible church facilities, and finally a traditional resolution of appreciation to Congress organizers and hierarchy. Archbishop Demetrios of America, in closing the daylong wrap-up meeting, thanked the delegates and Metropolitans. His Church-wide directive was to reach out to college students and young adults, to Orthodox Christian families, to the un-churched, to

(Above) Church Musicians with Archbishop Demetrios. (Right) Fr. Spencer Kezios receiving the HC/HC Distinguished Ministries Award from Archbishop Demetrios. Looking on (L to R): Met. Gerasimos, Met. Soterios of Toronto, and HC/HC President Fr. Nicholas Triantafilou.

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non-practicing baptized Orthodox, and to visitors drawn to the faith in situations such as Greek festivals. Visit www.clergylaity.org for Congress speeches, reports, budgets, resolutions, and an extensive photo gallery. PHILOPTOCHOS CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS On Sunday, July 1, following the opening of the Convention by National President Aphrodite Skeadas, Archbishop Demetrios, and Metropolitan Gerasimos, His Grace Bishop Sevastianos of Zela, Spiritual Advisor to the National Philoptochos Board spoke on “The Character of the Christian Leader and the Authenticity of Leadership.” On Monday, Testimonials were given by recipients on ways that Philoptochos-supported ministries had helped. The delegates broke up into “Straight Talk” discussion groups for increasing membership. On Tuesday an informative and thought-provoking panel discussion was held on “Domestic

Violence.” The 2012 Chapter Challenge results were presented on Tuesday and Wednesday. Assumption Church in Long Beach, CA created a project of “Ladies helping Ladies in the Military.” Also on Tuesday, Presvytera Pat Tsagalakis of Holy Apostles Church in Shoreline, WA, shared her talk on “Are you a Martha or a Mary: Balancing the Art of Giving and Receiving.” Tuesday evening was the gala awards night at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. Following the delicious buffet dinner, delegates toured the museum with its amazing worldwide collection. The 2012 AGAPE Awards (All Generations Accomplishing Philanthropic Endeavors) were presented to nine outstanding members, tireless workers in their Chapters and inspirations to other members, the parish community, and beyond. The San Francisco Metropolis recipient was Dorothea Love of St. Paul Church in Irvine,

THE CLOSING The Grand Banquet was attended by some 1400 people. The highlight of the evening was a special 4th of July patriotic musical presentation by Rev. Fr. John Bakas of St. Sophia Cathedral in Los Angeles, Soprano Michele Patzakis of San Marino, CA, and Baritone Constantine Pappas of Fresno, CA. A GOTelecom video was shown in honor of the 75th Anniversary of Hellenic College/Holy Cross Greek

Orthodox School of Theology. Archbishop Demetrios commended everyone on the high quality of participation that made for a very successful Congress. The traditional Clergy Breakfast with His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios was held on Thursday, July 5. METROPOLIS STRATEGIC PLANNING Following the conclusion of the Congress and related meetings, a representative group of parish leaders in the S.F. Metropolis remained for two more days and were joined by others who came specifically to attend a Strategic Planning Retreat organized by Metropolitan Gerasimos. An initial list of Metropolis Strategic Goals was developed and will be enhanced in the months ahead.

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June Valentine Tea held in new Assumption Community Center

Participants in the recent symposium on The Greek Debt Crisis held at University of Washington included Dr. Theodore Kaltsounis, Emeritus U.W. Professor; John John, Hellenes of the Northwest President; Nektaria Klapaki, Onassis Foundation Visiting Professor; Christine Ingebritsen, Director of UW’s Center for West European Studies; Vaso Demetriou, Honorary Consul of Cyprus; and Dr. James (Dimitrios) Seferis, Chairman, President and CEO of GloCal Network Corporation in Seattle. Over 100 COURTESY PHOTO people attended.

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Dignitaries, supporters, families and friends of the Hellenic Heritage Institute gathered at San Jose’s Heritage Park in celebration of its 10th anniversary. Founder Marina Moustakas welcomed the crowd and Greek musicians from throughout the Bay Area who joined the festivities to also honor the Greek musicians who have passed on. Pictured: Reunion of Greek musicians of the S.F. Bay Area (top); Frosene Phillips and Giuliana Harris, daughter and granddaughter of the late Perry Phillips, and Amalia Sferidis Masters, daughter of the late Christos Sferidis, offer a song together in their memory (center); Flanked by dignitaries, S.F. Consul General Ioannis Andreades welcomes attendees (bottom, right); Beloved clarinetist Dimitri Valkonav (bottom, left).

Once the new Assumption Community Center in Seattle, WA, was completed, the St. Catherine Philoptochos held its annual and popular Valentine Tea. This year it was dubbed ‘Valentine Tea in June’ and drew many women (and some men) from the area Greek Orthodox churches for an afternoon of elegant enjoyment. Two of the ladies appropriately clad in Valentine red were Roula Gouloumi and Carol Polimenakos, both of Seattle. See Northwest and Pacific Notes column on page 11 for details on the center’s opening.

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Portland Timbers vs. FC Dallas. Seattle YAL members caravan down to Portland to watch FC Dallas’ George John take on the Portland (OR) Timbers. Contact Lefteri Sitaras 206631-2504. Portland YAL members call George Demas 503-234-9486 ext. 34.

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St. John the Baptist Project Mexico Trip. Team of nine members are in the process of raising $8,400. To support this missionary work donate to St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox

Greek Festival Season Each month the Hellenic Journal will identify which Greek American community is presenting a festival to its larger community. To list your festival, call 925-939-3900, fax 925-407-2931, or email info@ hellenicjournal.org. ALASKA Holy Transfiguration Anchorage August 17, 18 & 19 907-344-0190 transfiguration.ak.goarch.org CALIFORNIA Resurrection Church Castro Valley August 24-26 • 510-581-8950 GreekFestival.me

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Greece’s HoHLaX Trio’s California Tour. The HOHLAX trio was formed in 2007 on the Greek island of Amorgos. The name HOHLAX refers to the beach HOHLAKAS, where the members of the group have spent many summers together. HOHLAX features Sacramento native Jaime Smith on violin, Orestis Koletsos on bouzouki, and Apostolis Kounis on guitar and vocals. The tour takes the group to Berkeley’s Freight & Salvage (9/5); Sonoma County’s Occidental Center of the Arts (9/9); San Luis Obispo’s Steynberg Gallery (9/22); and Santa Cruz’s Irene Herrmann House (9/23). For tickets and information, visit hohlax.gr.

September 29, 2012

Celebrating 80 years of Arcadians in San Francisco. The United Arcadians of S.F. #35 present Arcadian entertainment featuring folk music and dancing. Directly from Greece, Nikos Filippidis (Klarinio) and Panayiotis Lalezas (vocals), accompanied by T’Adelphia starring John Pappas. Cocktails 5:30 p.m., Dinner 7 p.m. $60 for members; $75 for non-members; $25 Children

12 and under. Patio Espanol Club Hall, 2850 Alemany Blvd., San Francisco. For tickets and reservations contact Joan M. Peponis-Rinde 650369-6383 or visit www.sfarcadians.org.

October 27, 2012

Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute: Keeping the Dream Alive. An elegant evening honoring George M. Marcus and The Very Rev. Dr. Leonidas C. Contos of Blessed Memory at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, San Francisco. All proceeds to benefit the Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Instititue (PAOI). For more information on sponsorship opportunities or reservations, contact Stephanie Scordelis 408-867-9286 or Elaine Frangadakis 408-973-1079.

S.F. Holy Trinity Panegyri prepares for 1,000 Throughout Greece, August 15th is traditionally a day of celebration and feasting following the 15 day fast for the Dormition of the Theotokos. In any given village lambs and pigs are cooked on a spit, people dance for hours, kids of all ages play games, and everyone is welcomed as a close friend and neighbor, even if they’re strangers – a true community celebration for all. This desire to recreate the

close-knit feeling of the village and community celebration led Holy Trinity of San Francisco’s organizers to start its unique Panegyri event two years ago. “Our Panegyri is unique in that we aren’t looking to turn a profit,” says Peter Misthos, committee member. “This is one of our acts of love for the Bay Area community; a true sacrifice. The more we can welcome the better!” S.F. HOLY TRINITY PANEGYRI continued on page 13

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Fr. Jason stated, “My goal is KUDOS to strengthen the relationship Dionisios between God and the Greek Nicholas, Orthodox youth through MSgt, US supportive Christ-centered Marine Corps By resources aimed at sustaining (Ret.), of Theodora youth leaders. I look forward Mililani, Dracopoulos to enhancing and establishing a Hawaii,who Argue greater online presence with a live will be 50 resource center for Orthodox youth, years old on NEW YORK young adults, parish youth leaders August 6, Rev. Fr. Jason C. Roll, and parents.” recently won originally from Portland, OR, has Fr. Jason earned a two Gold been appointed (Left) Innovative Atrium of new Assumption Church Community Center. (Above) B.S. degree in Business Medals in the by Archbishop SEATTLE – His Eminence Metropolitan Administration and a minor 2012 Warrior Demetrios of Gerasimos officiating at the blessing of the in Behavioral Sciences from Games held new Assumption Church Center, assisted America as the by Metropolis Chancellor Fr. Apostolos Oregon State University. He at Colorado new National Koufallakis (left) and Assumption priest graduated cum laude with Springs, CO. Director of the Fr. Dean Kouldukis (right), along with other priests, visiting and from neighboring parishes. his Masters of Divinity from He earned Department Photos by Kosta Koeman Holy Cross Greek Orthodox his medals of Youth and School of Theology in members of Saints Constantine in the Air Rifle Prone and Air Young Adult wheelchair basketball). The six-day Fr. Jason Roll 2009. Prior to and Helen Cathedral in Honolulu. Pistol (standing) Ministries. Fr. Warrior Games are an introduction Greek Orthodox attending Holy Keiko Nicholas is an Associate competitions, Jason previously to Paralympic sports for injured Archdiocese Photo Cross, Fr. Jason Professor of Mandarin for the U.S. thus helping the was assistant priest service members and veterans from worked for companies Defense Language Institute. Marines win the at St. Nicholas in Northridge and the Air Force, Army, Marines, such as US Bank, Dionisios is on permanent Championship before that part time assistant at Navy, and Special Operations. NIKE Inc. and as a disability from the military Cup for the third Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox The competition has become Neuroscience Treatment and continues to have physical straight year. Church in New Rochelle, NY. a springboard for many service Team Manager and difficulties. Yet he states: “After years More than 200 He served as the Director of members and veterans to continue Pharmaceutical Sales of recovering from my injuries, wounded, ill, and Ionian Village from 2009-2011. participating in sports programs in Representative with Eli I am now a second year medical injured servicemen, He brings more than 20 years of their communities after the event. Lilly and Company. student of Chinese Medicine in servicewomen camping and youth experience as Born in Montreal, Dionisios grew He is married to Oahu, Hawaii. My goal is to help and veterans well as eighteen years of business up in Northridge, CA, where he Presvytera Sandra others – wounded, injured, ill and/ competed in seven and professional management. In was active at St. Nicholas Church. Dionisios Nicholas Courtesy Photo or disabled by providing a holistic sports (archery, Archbishop Demetrios’ words, “Fr. (Salidas). They He and his wife Keiko have three have three children, Demetre, (medicinal) approach to achieve cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, Jason brings to the Department of children: Alexander, 21; Chris, 19; Theodore, and Georgios. Fr. some relief, total or in part. This swimming, track & field and Youth and Young Adult Ministries and Dimitrios, 16, and are active Jason’s brother, Fr. John Roll, is will be in the form of acupuncture, a vigorous faith, an unwavering herbology (materia medica), clinical enthusiasm and strong, managerial the priest at Assumption Church in Long Beach. massage, and cupping. On a skills.” personal level, I have been humbled through my own injuries and believe I can and will understand the plight of my brethren. I have learned and Mausoleum or ground burial services provided. experienced what compassion is Church services available on our grounds. and what being nonjudgmental Protected by Endowment Care Trust Funds. Pictured at the Assumption Hall Dedication Banquet are Presvytera Valerie Kouldukis, Fr. Dean Kouldukis, His is.” Dionisios Nicholas is a man The only Greek Orthodox Memorial Park Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos, Metropolis Chancellor Fr. of strong faith who has a positive Apostolos Koufoullakis, and Gerasimos (Jerry) Costacos. in the United States, offering consecrated burial lots, outlook to the future. Photo by Kosta Koeman dedicated to serving the Eastern Orthodox Faith.

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WELL DONE From the tiny house affectionately dubbed the “hollaki” situated behind the first Assumption Church as its gathering place to the new three-story hall lies 70 years of history and an intermediate hall which served the parish for 62 years. Congratulations to Seattle’s Church of the Assumption on the completion and dedication in June of their new state-of-the-art facility complete with meeting rooms, elevator, offices, bookstore, NW PACIFIC NOTES continued on page 13

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library, new kitchen, a functional community center with a glasscovered atrium connecting to the church. Architects Michelle Cozza and her father Vaso Dimitriou designed the gem. PAPALEXOPOULOS continued from page 6

in the Silicon Valley deal with the economic crisis in Greece? The Greek crisis has affected many of us in multiple ways because we feel very close to our native land. It is the main topic of conversation in every discussion we have. And even when we do not, our American colleagues ask us about the crisis every time we meet. There is no escape of that. The Silicon Valley area went through a serious downturn over the last three years but is coming back now. High tech companies have started hiring again and Venture Capital has substantially increased funding in startups, especially in clean tech. Silicon Valley rewards new ideas, entrepreneurship and risk taking. These skills are part of a culture that Greece should adopt to maximum extent possible as it embarks to devise a new path for its future away from a corrupt political system and an over-bloated public sector. How do the Greeks of Silicon Valley try to assist Greece in this difficult period? Yes. It is a topic we often discuss. At the present time a group of us have formed a fund to financially support and mentor Greek startup companies consistent with Silicon Valley’s best business practices. It is crucial at these trying times for our country to do whatever is possible within our power to unleash the progressive S.F. HOLY TRINITY PANEGYRI continued from page 11

Following Divine Liturgy the congregation processes out of the church for an Artoklasia; connecting the Feast inside the church to the feast outside which waits. The Panayiri offers meats slow-cooked on the spit, drinks, baked goods, salads, and more. Reminiscent of a Greek village, attendees can dance the day and night away to exciting music. Games and face painters for kids of all ages will also be on hand. “Over the past few years we’ve

The evening started with Great Vespers and the Blessing of the new hall, led by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos. Parish Council President Ted Dimitriou welcomed the attendees. The elegant dinner was prepared by the Anton Brothers who

forces of our society to foster competitiveness and sustainable growth. There is another side of Greece that exists but needs to emerge and take charge. The technical talent in Greece is immense. There is hope. You graduated from the National Technical University of Athens; hence you left as an adult for the U.S. to continue your studies. What motivated you to stay in the U.S. and build your career here? This is the million dollar question for me. The U.S. clearly offers unique opportunities for smart and energetic people who are willing to take a risk and dedicate their time and efforts to a goal. What is required is a passion for an idea, dedication and commitment to make it happen and willingness to take some risks along the way. This was clearly true in my case. However, clearly this is not a path I recommend for everyone. How Greek do you feel? Under which circumstances? I feel very Greek all the time. I have many friends and relatives in Greece and I am in close touch with them. The “Greekness” in me is a constant and cannot change. This, of course, does not prevent me for being fully integrated in the U.S. society. As a matter of fact, I see it as an asset. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to be able to offer my services to Greece at this very critical junction of its history. welcomed over 1000 people to Holy Trinity for the Panegyri and some have even decided to stay and join our vibrant and growing community,” says Fr. Aris Metrakos, Holy Trinity’s proistamenos. “We’re blessed we can share this special day with so many.” The Panegyri follows the 10:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy on Sunday, August 19, at Holy Trinity Church, 999 Brotherhood Way in San Francisco. Visit www.holytrinitysf. org for more information.

came out of retirement to cater a dinner fit for kings and queens. Aristides Phoutrides from Portland, the son of Fr. Stephanos Phoutrides, the first priest at Assumption, spoke movingly of memories of his years at Assumption. Jerry Costacos, a long-time parish leader, was master of ceremonies. Fr. Dean Kouldoukis, the parish priest, talked about the community’s present and future. Entertainment was provided by Christopher and Elissa Kouldukis, children of Fr. Dean and his Presvytera Valerie and then by all of the dancers of the church encircling the hall and the hundreds of guests while performing. The Metropolitan gave the keynote address and also honored Clara Nicon, who

celebrated her 98th birthday the day before the dinner and who has been a mainstay of Assumption Church from the beginning. He presented her with a framed certificate of appreciation. Every guest received a beautiful laser-cut wood icon of the Sweet-kissing Theotokos and Christ Child. HONORS Portland AHEPA’s 28th Annual Plato Award and Dinner Salute was held recently to honor all the graduating seniors in the Greek Community, from both high school and college. The 2012 Plato Award was presented to Dr. Eugene Skourtes, Chairman and President of Willamette Dental Group

which has 50 offices throughout the Northwest States and employs 170 dentists as well as other office staff. AHEPA recognized Dr. Skourtes for his many accomplishments and contributions. BENEFIT The Spectrum Open Charity Golf Tournament and Dinner Event held annually in memory of the late Panayotis “Pano” Koumantaros, founder of Spectrum Pension Consultants, Inc. This year’s tourney will be on August 27 at the Fircrest Gold Club, Fircrest, WA. For the complete story, see page 7. Email Theodora Argue at yiayia2@aol.com

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was a dynamic leader of several Metropolis of San Francisco, and as communities in our Metropolis, Executive Director of Saint Nicholas as well as serving as a former Ranch and Retreat Center in Chancellor and Executive Director Dunlap, California. of Saint Nicholas Ranch and Retreat Donations in his memory can Center. He was loved as a pastor be made to the St. Demetrios and friend, and his passing leaves a Greek Orthodox Church Building void for many people whose lives Fund or the Metropolis of San he touched,” stated His Eminence Francisco - Metropolitan Anthony Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Philoptochos Student Endowment James G. Lagiss, Sr. • 1918-2012 Francisco. Fund at 245 Valencia Street, San ames G. Loeb was a 1984 Father Cyril Francisco, CA 94103. For more Lagiss, graduate of Holy Cross Greek information, contact the Church Sr., passed Orthodox School of Theology. directly at 805-482-1273 or the away Sunday,to the Holy He wasonordained Metropolis Office at 415-753-3075. July 8, 2012. He is survived by GREEKLagiss, NEWS his Virginia doing better but did not rule continued from page 6 loving wife of 71 out a reduction in taxes. bill for settling outstanding tax years; his children, cases, which received only Patricia Lagiss, Citizen’s ID card issue reluctant support and strong Barbie Bright, and to be provided for public criticism from even ruling James Lagiss, his discussion PASOK MPs, Papandreou sister Tina Pacini, The main axes of the “citizen’s asserted that the current tax law and many nieces card”, which will be provided for was essentially “non-existent” and nephews. public debate, were discussed in since it was not implemented. Born in a wide meeting chaired by Prime He stressed that Greece must Port Chicago, Minister George Papandreou at now look to a new taxation California of the Maximos. system where the concept of an Greek immigrant According to reports, the card “unchecked case” did not exist. parents with six will be used for all of the citizen’s “Inspections will be children, Jim, as transactions with the state and for conducted randomly and he is well known, exhaustively, where violations are social services in particular. was an athlete The card will also be used as a found there will be extremely James G. Lagiss at Concord High destinations severe penalties and all cases will travel document forCourtesy Photo School where he within Schengen. close within the same year and and the World War II Medal. excelled as a baseball catcher. According to the same reports, not be transferred to the next Jim was assigned to attend the Besides homework, he delivered the government is orientated year,” he said. Officer Training Academy but, newspapers in the early morning. towards extending the uses of the This was very different to he decided to come home to As a young boy he enjoyed card to uses for the private sector the old system that assumed open Pittsburg, California’s first hunting and fishing. He was as well, such as transactions with all tax-payers were crooked Senior Class President and he gave sporting goods store, “Jim’s Sport and kept them ‘hostage’ for 10 banks. the Welcome Address to begin the Shop.” The same sources said that years, Papandreou added. Jim loved the mountains and graduation ceremony. there is no question with personal The prime minister also once tested his skill for survival After high school Jim promised that the government data and that their full protection by living alone with a “crank-up” worked as a stock control would place great emphasis on is anticipated. telephone and provisions for one clerk in a big company and The “citizen’s card” is boosting employment during week in the Alaskan Mountains. concurrently enrolled in an expected to start being available 2011. He clarified that wages evening salesmanship class at U.C. Because of his knowledge of as of December 2011 and will could only be increased if tax hunting and fishing and related Berkeley. He was convinced he evasion was drastically reduced gradually replace the police equipment and clothing, a San wanted to be a salesman. identity card. and the Greek economy was Francisco wholesaler invited him In 1941 he married Virginia Kyriazi, and then he served in the to sell wholesale to retail and also sold his sport shop for him. U.S. Army during World War After a few years, Jim established II. He became an outstanding trainer of many groups of soldiers. his own company, representing manufacturers’ of hunting and He earned Staff Sergeant Status. fishing equipment and clothing Jim’s exceptional ability to shoot both in the United States and accurately and his extensive understanding of firearms enabled Europe. His knowledge was so extensive he was frequently called him to train numerous young upon as a consultant, even after men to use their weapons and fight effectively, saving themselves he retired in 1975. Jim was a caring and loving and their buddies. Jim also family man who enjoyed helping showed officials how to decrease others. Jim and his son James, the number of training casualties who was a Boy Scout, traveled on in camp, by tying the handles Scout outings to assist the new of the machine guns, so that the Scout Master by teaching young gunners tired and let go of the handles, the guns would not drop men how to make fishing lines with hooks, cooking and cleaning and kill the crawling soldiers. cooking utensils in the forest, and Jim was honored by a general other survival skills. The older who watched him training recruits. He received the Good JAMES G. LAGISS Conduct Medal, as well as the continued on page 15 American Campaign Medal,

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Subscribe to the Hellenic Journal at hellenicjournal.org recognition of his generous support to protect and enhance California’s water fowl.” In 2007 Jim was highly honored at a banquet by the Mzuri Wildlife Foundation, as “Sportsman of the Year.” He was a sharp shooter breaking 100 out of 100 clay targets at trap and skeet shooting competitions in the United States and Spain. Donations in his memory may be made to the Holy Cross Philoptochos Benevolence Fund, The Church of the Holy Cross, 900 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA 94002, or to your favorite charity.

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boys were taught to help the younger ones. Jim’s life included adventure and challenge. He was an ethical hunter and fisherman who gave to nature. He adventured in several countries. He also led a number of groups of hunters to South America to help farmers to reduce in number the thousands of birds who were destroying their crops. The birds they shot were cooked to feed the hungry families. Jim joined The Church of The Holy Cross, Belmont, California in 1955 and served on the Parish Council in the 1960’s. Because of his concern for the Sunday School children crossing the street to use the oil station lavatories, he hired and paid for two builders to add a lavatory building with two lavatories attached to the Church. He enjoyed showing adventure slides to raise money for the Youth Group, also.

Jim was a member of the Mzuri Wildlife Foundation since it’s inception. The members are all ethical hunters who give back to replace the wildlife in Africa and other places in the world. As a factory representative, he was able to obtain items in addition to his own donated items for fund raising. On one occasion he raised $100,000 for the Foundation. Mzuri means good in Swahili. Jim earned many awards and honors for his efforts, including “…the 1986 California Water Fowl Association Life Time Achievement Award for greekfuneralmemorials@gmail.com

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