39th Anniversary AHi Hellenic Heritage Achievement & National Public Service Awards Dinner

Hellenic Heritage Achievement & National Public Service

39th Anniversary OF THE

American Hellenic Institute

March 8, 2014 • The Capital Hilton • Washington, DC

program Opening & Introduction of Master of Ceremonies Nicholas G. Karambelas, Esq.

Treasurer, Board of Directors, American Hellenic Institute

Master of Ceremonies Larry Michael

Senior Vice President and Executive Producer of Media The Washington Redskins

Presentation of the Colors

The Marines of Headquarters Battalion Headquarters, United States Marine Corps

Greek and American National Anthems Maria Pierce

Invocation

Reverend Dimitrios J. Antokas

Saint George Greek Orthodox Church, Bethesda, MD

Greetings

Spiro Spireas, Ph.D.

President, American Hellenic Institute Foundation

Nick R. Larigakis

President, American Hellenic Institute

Dinner

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Hellenic Heritage Achievement & National Public Service Awards Representative Dina Titus International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) Paulette Poulos Timothy J. Maniatis Jerry Couvaras

r Benediction

Reverend Dimitrios J. Antokas

Silent Auction Music Provided by REVMA

M ENU — Soup —

Wild Mushroom Bisque with Truffle Oil, Sautéed Wild Mushrooms and Chives ­— Salad —

Crab and Papaya Involtini Sugar Cane Shrimp, Micro Greens with Mango Cilantro Vinaigrette — Entrée —

Peppered Filet Mignon and Olive Oil Poached Sea Bass Winter Truffle Mashed Potato, Brocollini, Baby Carrot with a Cabernet Demi — Dessert —

Chocolate & Pistachio Pyramid, Mini Raspberry Napoleon, Cinnamon Ice-Cream Freshly Brewed Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee Variety of Herbal Teas — Wine —

Hatzimichalis Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Hatzimichalis Estates Chardonnay 2012

AMERICAN HELLENIC INSTITUTE, INC. Board of Directors

Nick Larigakis, President Aleco Haralambides, Esq., Chairman James Lagos, Esq., Vice President Nicholas G. Harambelas, Esq., Treasurer Kostas Alexakis, Esq., Secretary Leon Andris James L. Marketos, Esq. Peter Bota James Pedas Nicholas E. Chimicles, Esq. Gene Rossides, Esq. Van Coufoudakis, Ph.D. George Tsetsekos, Ph.D. AFFILIATES AHI Business Network Area Representatives Andonis Neroulias, President, AHI-New York George Moutsatsos, M.D., President, AHI-Delaware Paul Sogotis, President, AHI-California Mariyana Spyropoulos, Esq., President, AHI-Chicago

AMERICAN HELLENIC INSTITUTE FOUNDATION, INC. Board of Directors

Spiro Spireas, Ph.D., President Ted G. Spyropoulos, Vice President Nickolas G. Karambelas, Esq., Secretary / Treasurer John Alahouzos Gus Andy James H. Lagos, Esq. Eleni Rossides Nick Larigakis Kyriakos Y. Tsakopoulos Gene Rossides, Esq. Fellows Van Coufoudakis, Ph.D., Chairman Lt. Col. Harry Dinella, USA (Ret.) Constantine Hatzidimitriou, Ph.D. S. Victor Papacosma, Ph.D. Dan Georgakas, Ph.D. Alexander K. Kyrou, Ph.D.

Ambassador Clay Constantinou (Ret.) Andre Gerolymatos, Ph.D. Christos P. Ioannides, Ph.D. George Tsetsekos, Ph.D. Ambassador Andreas Jacovides (Ret.) Elizabeth H. Prodromou, Ph.D.

AMERICAN HELLENIC INSTITUTE – Athens Chapter Ilias Malevitis, President, AHI-Greece George C. Economou, President, AHI-Athens Chapter Panagiotis Madamopoulos-Moraris, Director of Development Katerina Papathanassiou Sylvia Gavalla

Staff Yola Pakhchanian, Director, Publications Georgea Polizos, Legislative Director Vasilios Kotsatos, Office Manager Stephen Kakouris, Research Analyst/Intern

Master of Ceremonies

Larry Michael Senior Vice President and Executive Producer of Media The Washington Redskins

Larry Michael is Senior Vice President and Executive Producer of Media for the Washington Redskins. However, most fans know Larry best as the Voice of the Washington Redskins. A ten-time Emmy Award winner, Larry’s iconic voice and style are a part of NFL Sundays for hundreds of thousands of fans in the national capital area. In addition to his play-by-play work, Larry hosts Redskins Nation on Comcast Sports Net and Inside the Redskins on WRC NBC 4. Beyond his broadcast work, Larry is responsible for the multimedia content on Redskins.com and the Redskins Broadcast Network.

HBO’s Boxing Beat and hosting the Notre Dame pre-game Coach’s Show on Westwood One. He has served as the radio voice of the George Washington University Colonials and even appeared in the EA Sports video game, Knockout Kings. As a broadcaster and journalist, Michael has covered eight Olympic Games, 21 U.S. Open Golf Championships, 12 Masters Tournaments and 12 Super Bowls.

Mr. Michael gives generously of his time and talent to a variety of charitable endeavors, including The Valor Awards, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and the Joe Gibbs Youth for Tomorrow Youth Home. Larry also Prior to his work with Redskins, Larry was serves as a member of the Fairfax County an NFL and NCAA Basketball play-by-play Public Schools Citizens Advisory Board. announcer for Westwood One, where he A graduate of the University of Maryland, eventually became executive producer Larry is a lifelong member of St. Sophia and senior vice president, responsible for Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Washington negotiating broadcast rights with entities as DC. No stranger to AHI, Larry was awarded varied as the NFL and the USGA. Larry is the Hellenic Heritage Achievement Award in also familiar to boxing fans for his work on 2011.

Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Award

The illustration of the Hellenic Heritage and National Public Service Award is based upon the many images of the Goddess of Victory that appear on the approximately 300 extant Panathenaic amphorae which—filled with oil from the olive trees sacred to Athena— was the highest prize bestowed upon the victorious athletes, musicians and poets of the quadrennial Panathenaic Festival, the single most important festival celebrated in ancient Athens.

The award is carved by sculptor Constantine L. Seferlis. Inspired by the glorious architecture of his birthplace Athens, Mr. Seferlis was best known for his craftsmanship at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, where for 18 years he designed and carved more than 150 original pieces on the interior and exterior including gargoyles, flowers and the universe of decoration that is the heart of Gothic architecture.

Mr. Seferlis worked extensively in Washington, D.C. including at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the U.S. Capitol and the Washington Monument. Since 1982, he had been the preservation architect at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC where he was in charge of restoration of the “Castle” and thirteen other Smithsonian Museum buildings.

He was inducted into the National Sculptor Society in New York in 1971 and the National Academy of Design in 1974. He also starred in the 1984 Academy Award winning documentary film “The Stone Carvers.”

Mr. Seferlis passed away March 27, 2005 at the age of 76.

Hellenic Heritage National Public Service Award

Congresswoman Dina Titus

Representative from Nevada’s First Congressional District For her distinguished career in higher education and her outstanding record as a defender of Hellenic ideals as a state legislator and, now a Member of Congress.

Nevada’s First Congressional District is a long way from Greece, but for Representative Dina Titus, her ancestral home remains close to her heart, thanks largely to her grandfather who, in 1911, immigrated to the United States from Greece.

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA).

She also served as Whip for the Western states and is an active member of the Hellenic Caucus.

While a member of the Nevada legislature, Dina sponsored resolutions honoring the consecration of the Like many Greek Americans, Dina grew up assisting in new Greek church in Las Vegas and recognizing that the family restaurant. With no Greek community and Macedonia is Greek. The Pan-Macedonian Association no Orthodox Church, Dina learned the Hellenic culture of America distinguished her for this effort. She also from her grandfather. His passion and values still guide received the Pericles award for civic leadership from the Dina today as she represents the citizens of Nevada American Hellenic Council in Los Angeles in 2009 and was recognized by PSEKA at the 26th Annual Cyprus living in the urban core of Las Vegas. and Hellenic Leadership Conference in Washington, A foremost expert on nuclear power, nuclear arms, and – D.C. More recently, Dina was honored at the 2012 Salute particularly relevant to her constituents – nuclear waste to Women event hosted by the Daughters of Penelope. disposal, Dina served thirty-four years as a professor of political science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a Member of Congress, Dina has stood in strong support of efforts to protect the Ecumenical Patriarchate While teaching, Dina was elected to represent the in Istanbul, reunify Cyprus, and maintain the Greek people of District Seven in the Nevada State Senate, sanctity of the name and symbols of Macedonia. serving as the Democratic Minority Leader from Dina has also been a leader in the effort to pass 1993 to 2008. During her service in the Nevada State resolutions in the House recognizing the independence Legislature, Dina was a champion for quality education of Greece and the Daughters of Penelope. She is also a and renewable energy development, and a strong founding member of the Greek-Israeli Caucus started advocate on behalf of Nevada’s children, seniors, and in 2013 and is currently the only Greek woman in the persons with disabilities.

U.S. Congress.

Originally elected in 2008 to represent Nevada’s Third District, Dina is a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, where she currently serves as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on

With gratitude for her outstanding achievements and lifelong service to our nation and community, we present Congresswoman Dina Titus with the Hellenic Heritage National Public Service Award this eighth day of March, 2014, at our Thirty-ninth Anniversary Dinner.

Hellenic Heritage National Public Service Award

International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) For its extraordinary and generous response to the needs of a suffering world, AHI Presents the Hellenic Heritage National Public Service Award to IOCC.

International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) was formed in the crucible of crisis more than two decades ago and has continued to meet the needs of the world’s most vulnerable people and communities in the midst of historic upheaval — from the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the wars in the former Yugoslavia, to the current civil war in Syria and ongoing economic crisis gripping Greece. As the official humanitarian aid agency of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of North and Central America, IOCC has provided $438 million in humanitarian assistance to vulnerable people in more than 50 countries.

Prior to 1992, Orthodox Christians in North America had no mechanism for responding in a unified way to emergencies in the United States or around the world. Additionally, with the Eastern European revolutions of 1989 and the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, the plight of people of all faiths living in historically Orthodox countries came to new light in the West. The idea was to set a new standard for Orthodox philanthropy, both in terms of quality of service and efficiency of delivery. Since then, IOCC has maintained a steadfast commitment to offer emergency relief and development programs to those in need worldwide, without discrimination, and to strengthen the capacity of the Orthodox Church to respond. The organization’s close cooperation with the Orthodox Church in the host countries where it serves provides an opportunity to reach that country’s most vulnerable.

When massive wildfires swept through southern Greece in 2007 and destroyed large swaths of farmland, homes and forests, IOCC provided more than 3,300 metric tons of animal feed to 3,000 farmers in the Peloponnese, and partnered with a local economic development agency to implement a longterm recovery program. Since 2011, IOCC in cooperation

with Apostoli, the humanitarian arm of Archdiocese of Athens, has responded to the country’s economic crisis with more than $10 million in the delivery of medical support, heating fuel, food and job assistance programs to Greece’s most vulnerable children, families and elderly. Support for these activities came from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the pan-Orthodox community in America.

In Syria, where more than six million people have been displaced by a three-year civil war, IOCC with church partner, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East, is among very few humanitarian organizations still inside Syria, delivering food and medical assistance, blankets, bedding and heating stoves to families living in some of the most volatile regions. IOCC is also responding to the urgent needs of thousands of Syrian people living as refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Armenia, reaching more than 890,000 people impacted by the war.

IOCC’s relief work in this embattled region builds upon past successful experience serving in other conflict affected countries such as Bosnia-Herzegovina, and the Occupied Palestinian Territories of East Jerusalem, West Bank and Gaza.

IOCC also works closely with the Church’s humanitarian arms in Serbia, Romania, Ethiopia, Kosovo and elsewhere to assist millions of people whose lives have been torn apart by natural and manmade disasters throughout the world. IOCC is there, helping improve lives, strengthening communities, and taking care of people when no one else will.

In recognition of the commitment of its members and extraordinary and generous response to the needs of a suffering world, we present the International Orthodox Christian Charities with the Hellenic Heritage National Public Service Award this eighth day of March, 2014 at our Thirty-ninth Anniversary Dinner.

Hellenic Heritage National Public Service Award

Paulette Poulos Executive Director, Leadership 100 For her exemplary service to God and Church and her decades of leadership and advocacy for Hellenism.

The Greek Orthodox Church in the United States has no better friend than Paulette Poulos. For nearly fifty years, Paulette has faithfully and successfully provided leadership and financial development for the Church. Her work has yielded millions of dollars for a variety of Orthodox agencies and programs such as Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology, The Archbishop Iakovos Library and Learning Resource Center, and Leadership 100, where she currently serves as Executive Director. Beyond mere dollars and sense, she has inspired generations of Greek Orthodox Americans and helped shape the landscape of Hellenic philanthropy.

philanthropy, public speaking and membership cultivation in the United States and worldwide has earned her recognition and honors from numerous organizations; however, it is Paulette’s ability to share her own love God and His Church so freely with others that has earned her an even greater prize of universal respect and admiration.

Ms. Poulos has served on numerous committees and boards including the Governing Board of the National Council of Churches of Christ, National Committee for the Archbishop Iakovos Library and Resource Center at Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology, Brookline, Massachusetts and the Archdiocese National Paulette’s career began in 1965 with the Department of Youth Commission. She is an active member in the Laity of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, Greek Orthodox Community and is active with many she moved rapidly to become Associate Director of parishes in the New York City metropolitan area.

Youth Ministry in 1970, Director of LOGOS, one Paulette grew up in Brooklyn, New York and is the of the main stewardship agencies of the Church, in daughter of the late Rebecca and Charles Poulos. She 1972, and Administrator for the late Archbishop has a sister Carol residing in Raleigh, North Carolina Iakovos serving from 1984 to 2005. In September and a brother, Peter residing in Brooklyn, New York, a 2005, with the Blessings of His Eminence Archbishop graduate of our Theological School. Paulette presently Demetrios, Paulette assumed the position of Director resides in White Plains, New York. of Development of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund. In February 2011 His Eminence, With gratitude for her outstanding achievements and life-long together with the Board of Trustees, appointed Paulette service to our nation and community, we present Paulette Poulos with the Hellenic Heritage National Public Service Award this as Executive Director of Leadership 100. eighth day of March, 2014, at our Thirty-ninth Anniversary

Her expertise in administration, development, Dinner.

Hellenic Heritage National Public Service Award

Timothy John Maniatis President, Maniatis Associates, Inc. For a lifetime of service and leadership to the Hellenic community and extraordinary achievement in the field of association, conference and event management.

Tim Maniatis is President of Maniatis Associates, Inc. an independent management consultant firm with a special focus on association, conference and exposition management. Having coordinated nearly 200 major events in North American and Europe, Tim is known worldwide for his creativity and skill in bringing large groups together and overcoming logistical challenges. Having provided consulting and expertise to some of the largest and most prestigious hospitality groups in world – including Marriott Corporation and Ritz Carlton Hotels and Resorts – Tim has established his consulting practice as one of the premier service providers of event management and production.

Laity Congress since 1984 as well as each visit of Ecumenical Patriarch Demetrios and Patriarch Bartholomew to the United States.

Tim’s influence extends beyond conferences and events. He was the principal leader of the effort to erect the tribute statue in Atlanta’s Centennial Park, in honor of the Atlanta Olympics, and he was instrumental in raising money for the statue of George C. Marshall, which graces the grounds of the Embassy of the United States in Athens.

Tim is a member of Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Washington, DC, and served as a member of the Archdiocesan Council for twentyTim’s work is well known to the Greek American six years. community. For fifteen years he served as the executive director of the Order of AHEPA and was Tim received his MBA from Boston University president of the AHEPA Centennial Foundation. and resides in Potomac, Maryland with his wife Additionally, he served as the first Executive Stacie, where he is every bit as devoted to his Director of the National Hellenic Society. Tim family – daughters Stephanie and Jenna and sonremains active in the Greek American community in-law Alex – as he is the Church. and is a member of Leadership 100, whose annual conference he managed for twenty-five years. In With gratitude for his outstanding achievements and life-long service to our nation and community, we present Timothy 1991, Tim became an Archon of the Ecumenical Maniatis with the Hellenic Heritage National Public Service Patriarchate in 1991, with the designation Award this eighth day of March, 2014, at our Thirty-ninth Exarchos. Tim has proudly managed ever Clergy- Anniversary Dinner.

Hellenic Heritage Achievement Award

Jerry Couvaras

President & CEO, Atlanta Bread and Bake One For innovation in the hospitality industry and life-long commitment to the promotion and preservation of Hellenism

It takes a strategic person to accumulate tools that he knows may only serve a distant goal. It takes a visionary to look to a far-reaching future confident of an outcome that exists only in his mind. And it takes a true leader to do today what he knows will be of most value to the greatest number of people tomorrow.

Jerry Couvaras is that strategist, that visionary, and that leader.

He applies the same principles for achievement in both his business endeavors and in his active support of the causes he holds dear. To his clients, this means they can trust that he has a clear sightline to the outcome that will best meet their needs, delivering exactly what they want while bringing new ideas to the market for the need they haven’t yet identified.

To his charitable causes, he exemplifies action. On a visit to Greece as a teenager in 1974, he learned what he knew would be a lifelong compulsion to exact change, and he identified ways his passion could best serve and make a difference. Throughout his adult life, he’s been devoted to Hellenic causes in three countries; his support spanning political, cultural, and social sectors. He graciously serves as a Trustee of Woodruff Arts Center, and sits on the Boards of Directors with The Hirsch Academy, FOCUS (Families of Children Under Stress), and Concorde Fire Soccer Club.

Jerry’s early career success in South Africa saw him

thrive in investment banking, where he gained invaluable internal exposure in a wealth of industries.

This afforded him limitless opportunities once here in the US. Upon making Atlanta his home some twenty years ago, he saw a sandwich chain as a smart early investment not for what it was, but for what it could be, and he soon capitalized on the company’s expansion potential to set new standards in the market. Recognition for such initiatives came rapidly. In 2003, he was a finalist for Ernst & Young’s Southeast Businessman of the Year. Today, Bake One and Atlanta Bread develop and supply new product innovation for some of the largest global customers based here in the US, while exporting to fifteen countries worldwide. Jerry continues to stand as a model of success. He’s been featured in high-profile business publications, including Donald Trump’s The Way to The Top, and has been a guest speaker at such recognized establishments as NYU and others.

Among the life achievements he’s most proud of are his devotion to his wife Helen and their four children; Alexandra, Anastasia, Steve, and Dino. In his downtime, Jerry enjoys soccer, tennis, skiing, and spending quality time with his family.

With gratitude for his outstanding achievements and life-long service to our nation and community, we present Jerry Couvaras with the Hellenic Heritage Achievement Award this eighth day of March, 2014, at our Thirty-ninth Anniversary Dinner.

Past Honorees 1990

1991

Congressman William Broomfield (R-MI); Ms. Deena Speliakos Clark; The Honorable Edward Derwinski; George T. Economos, M.D.; Senator Howell Heflin (D-AL); Senator Larry Pressler (R-SD); NOT PICTURED: Sen. Joseph Biden (D-DE) and General James A. Van Fleet.

George P. Alafoginis; The Order of the AHEPA; Peter B. Caloyeras; Congressman Edward F. Feighan (D-OH); Congressman Benjamin A. Gilman (R-NY); George M. Marcus; Dr. Nicholas Matsakis; The Honorable Barbara Spyridon Pope; George Tames.

1992

John N. Deoudes; Aliki Gregory Bryant; Lt. General William G. “Gus” Pagonis; Icarus N. (Ike) Pappas; Virginia Lucas Nick; George Spyropoulos Voyantzis; Dr. John Brademas; NOT PICTURED: Congressman Gus Yatron (D-PA); Senator Paul S. Sarbanes (D-MD); William P. Tavoulereas.

1993

1994

Congressman Vic Fazio (D-CA); Nicholas Gage; Vice Admiral Michael P. Kalleres; George R. Stephanopoulos; Eva Catafygiotou Topping; Peter Zourdos; NOT PICTURED: Congressman Michael Bilirakis (R-FL).

Michael Dennos; Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington; The Honorable Nick Petris; Linda Evans; Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME); Conrad Valanos; Yanni.

Past Honorees 1995

1996

Ernie Anastos; John Andreas Catsimatidis; Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY); Pete L. Manos; Harry Mark Petrakis; NOT PICTURED: Congressman George W. Gekas (R-PA).

Olympia Dukakis; Dr. George N. Hatsopoulos; Congressman Ron Klink (D-PA); Kathryn Cameron Porter; John J. Rigas; Efthimios O. Vidalis; David R. Weinberg, Ph.D.

1997

George Bissell; Evangeline Gouletas; Dean C. Lomis, Ph.D.; Congressman Robert Menendez (D-NJ); John Pappajohn; NOT PICTURED: Peter Angelos Esq. and Congressman Michael Pappas (R-NJ).

1998

1999

George D. Behrakis; Stamatios M. Krimigis; Dr. Ioanna T. Morfessis; Congressman Randy “Duke� Cunningham; Harry J. Pappas.

Congressman Robert Andrews (D-1st NJ); Ms. Theodora Sideropoulos Hancock; Dr. Martina Souretis Horner; Dr. Constantine Papadakis; Mr. Peter L. Venetis; C. Dean Metropoulos; Mrs. Alexandra Glekas.

Past Honorees 2000

2001

Sen. William Roth, Jr. (R-DE); Dr. Elias Gyftopoulos; Cong. Donald Payne (D-NJ); Thalia Assuras; Nickolas Davatzes; Ted Leonsis; Dr. Ted Lyras.

John C. Metaxas (MC); Ambassador R. Nicholas Burns; Angene George Rafferty; Nicholas J. Bouras; Congresswoman Constance A. Morella (R-MD); The Yeonas Brothers, Stephen Yeonas (and posthumously Constantine, Jimmie and Paul).

2002

Antonis Diamataris; Nadia Weinberg; Cong. Frank Pallone; Marilyn Rouvelas; Christos Cotsakos; Thalia Assuras (M.C.)

2003

2004

Dr. Charles Moskos; Commissioner Demetrios A. Boutris; Dr. Christine M. Warnke; James N. Gianopulos; Amb. Clay Constantinou. Also pictured (continuing, l-r): Jack Valenti and AHI Chairman James Marketos.

George J. Tenet; Helen Nicozisis; George C. Chrysis; Not pictured: Amb. Thomas Miller.

Past Honorees 2004 Olympic Honorees

2005

Olympians Christa Dalakis; Irene Andili; and Charles Mooney.

Stylianos S. Zavvos; Judge Stephanie Duncan-Peters; Dr. Helen C. Evans; George Veras; NOT PICTURED: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen.

2006

Mary Filou; Kyriakos Tsakopoulos; Reverend Doctor John Tavlarides; Congressman Chris Van Hollen; and Georgia Skeadas.

2007

2008

John P. Calamos, Sr.; Christopher Hitchens; Margo Catsimatidis; Plato Cacheris; NOT PICTURED: Rep. Thaddeus G. McCotter.

Melina Kanakaredes; Archbishop Demetrios; Anna Lea; Anthony Papadimitriou; NOT PICTURED: Rep. Zack Space.

Past Honorees 2009

2010

George Pelecanos; John G. Rangos, Sr.; Cat Cora; Dr. George Tsetsekos; Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).

Executive Director Nick Larigakis, Manny Rouvelas, Niki Leondakis, Peter Carmanos Jr. and AHI President Aleco Haralambides.

Not Pictured: Congressman John Sarbanes & John Aniston.

2011

Dr. David Horner, Dr. Takey Crist, Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Michael Constantine, Larry Michael.

2012

2013

Ambassador Tom Korologos, E.J. “Mike� Elliot, Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, Dr. Sotirios Vahaviolos and Kary Antholis.

Phil Christopher, Dr. Anthony Limberakis, Ambassador Gianna Angelopoulos, Congressman Mike Grimm.

Embassy of Greece Washington, D.C.

2217 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20008 Tel.: (202) 939 1311, Fax: (202) 939 1324

The Ambassador Message by the Greek Ambassador Christos Panagopoulos I feel, once again, very proud and honored to extend my best wishes to the leadership and this year’s honorees of the American Hellenic Institute (AHI), as well as to all of the distinguished guests, who will be joining us tonight, on the occasion of the 39th Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner.

It is a widely accepted fact, both here in the United States and in Greece, that the American Hellenic Institute, since it was founded, almost forty years ago, has constantly been one of most important pillars of the Greek-American activities in the nation’s capital and beyond.

AHI is making its presence felt, in a very professional and effective manner, in Washington’s opinionmaking circles. It plays a very active and energetic advocacy and policy-shaping role on the Hill, while it offers valuable and well researched opinions and ideas to government officials, foreign policy analysts, journalists and the wider public, using all available tools and avenues.

It organizes successful events, it contributes articles and commentary to influential local, national and international media, it offers in-depth and timely analysis of current events and, more generally, spares no effort in strengthening the voice of the Greek-Americans in Washington. US decision makers, in and out of the Administration, have always welcomed and appreciated AHI’s work in helping them understand, explore and analyze the major foreign policy issues that involve Greece and Cyprus, but also the US, in the wider region of the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Also, let us not forget the visits that AHI is very successfully organizing every year for its leadership, but also for students and young professionals with the aim to foster stronger bonds between the members of Greek-American Community and the motherland.

Furthermore, during the last few years, AHI has started a promising relationship of dialogue and cooperation with the Jewish-American Organizations, based on interests and principles that these vibrant communities share in the United States.

But this evening we are also here to pay tribute to the four distinguished honorees. They are Jerry Couvaras, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), Timothy J. Maniatis, Poulette Poulos and Representative Dina Titus. I would dare to say that their work and their achievements speak for themselves.

Tonight they get the recognition they so much deserve, thanks to AHI, that has put together tonight’s event and has made possible for these brilliant and worthy individuals to receive a hard earned award of everything they do inspired by the same values that Greece and the United States of America share.

I highly appreciate having been offered this opportunity to acknowledge the work and achievements of such a leading organization as AHI and I am looking forward to many more years of a close and fruitful collaboration with its members and leadership, so we can together promote our common values and interests.

Christos Panagopoulos

Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus Washington, D.C.

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M arch 8, 2014 Nick Larigakis, President American Hellenic Institute W ashington, DC

Dear Mr. Larigakis: On behalf of the Hellenic American National Council (HANC), representing all the Presidents of the Member American Hellenic Federations, I would like to congratulate the AHI Founder Mr. Eugene Rossides, Nick Larigakis, President, Dr. Spiros Spireas, President of the AHIF and the entire AHI team for their achievements in promoting the Hellenic spirit and public service, and for the celebration of the 39th Anniversary of the Hellenic Heritage Achievement & National Public Service Awards Dinner. I would also like to commend members and supporters of the AHI and encourage them to continue their commitment to the organization and our goals as Greek Americans. It is both because of the belief and determination of the organizers and those who support them that we have been able to realize such success.

And last but not least, congratulations to the 2014 honorees: Jerry Couvaras, IOCC, Timothy J. Maniatis, Paulette Poulos and Reprsentative Dina Titus, for their accomplishments, their dedication to society and the attention to our National Issues.

We do consider the American Hellenic Institute as the premier organization of the Greek American community, dedicated to the advancement of the ideals of democracy and the Hellenic spirit.

AHI is a force not only for the representation of the Greek American community but for the plurality found in American politics through their ad vocation of the rule of law and human rights. It is AHI that is at the forefront of the Hellenic AGONAS on Capitol Hill and for that we should all honor and support them for their commitment to excellence in public service, education, and cultural understanding of the Greek American community and America.

On behalf of the Executive Council and all the presidents of the member federations, we congratulate AHI once again and hope they will continue their tremendous efforts. We are honored and obliged to continue our support and cooperation with the AHI. Best regards,

Paul Kotrotsios

Paul Kotrotsios, MBA President American Hellenic National Council (HANC) ΕΛΛΗΝΟΑΜΕΡΙΚΑΝΙΚΟ ΕΘΝΙΚΟ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟ paulkotrotsios@gmail.com

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2013 Annual Report Introduction Dear Members and Friends: It affords me great pleasure to present the 2013 AHI Annual Report.

All of AHI’s policy-based programs and initiatives that advance the best interests of the United States on issues of importance to Greek Americans are encapsulated in this report.

In 2013, AHI issued 71 press releases detailing our numerous policy activities and events. These activities included: the 38th Annual Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner; the 12th annual “Future of Hellenism in America” conference; the 10th Annual Awards Dinner in Athens; our annual “Congressional Salute to Greek Independence Day” on Capitol Hill; our annual trips to Greece and Cyprus, including our 5th Annual Study Abroad Program; and our numerous public policy conferences and forums.

At AHI, the majority of our efforts focus on advancing U.S. relations with Greece and Cyprus as in the best interests of the U.S., and to support the Greek American community. To this effect, we engaged policy makers in the administration and Congress through numerous action alerts, letters, testimony, and face-toface meetings with a significant number of congressional staff persons in 2013.

When appropriate, AHI showcased commentaries, letters, and op-ed pieces critical of Turkey’s foreign policy positions as well as crafting our own op-eds and letters to the editor to mainstream and Greek American media outlets. We also continued to keep our audience informed with our Policy Statements, Capital Report, and foreign policy forums. Moreover, the AHI Foundation contributes to keeping our members engaged with the publication of its Online Policy Journal. The journal addresses a set of national and international issues pertinent to the interests of Greece, Cyprus, and the United States. Finally, with respect to the policy front, we saw the early fruits of our collaboration with the Hudson Institute titled the “Eastern Mediterranean Security Project” as a set of high-profile commentaries were published.

In 2013, AHI wrapped-up its ambitious series of Town Hall Screenings of “Cyprus Still Divided: A U.S. Foreign Policy Failure” throughout North America. All told, AHI brought the AHI Foundation-supported documentary to 25 major metropolitan cities. I appreciated the tremendous community support for the project that made this important public awareness campaign a grassroots success. Although this campaign concluded, I am proud of

an AHI-backed congressional resolution on Cyprus introduced in April that has received bipartisan support. Also, AHI’s annual commemoration of the invasion of Cyprus held on Capitol Hill in July led to outspoken bipartisan consensus for action on Cyprus.

In addition, AHI hosted a series of Noon Forums that included a timely look at Cyprus’s banking crisis and remembered pivotal moments of our Hellenic history such as Oxi Day and the Smyrna Catastrophe.

Furthermore, we had a parade of visiting dignitaries from Greece and Cyprus visit Hellenic House. This included Greece’s Minister of Defense Dimitris Avramopoulos, Cyprus’s new Ambassador to the U.S. George Chacalli, and a host of top Greek diplomatic and military officials, among others.

We accomplished all of these initiatives and much more thanks to the dedication of AHI’s Board of Directors and Policy Fellows, and with the assistance from our staff, and support from our members, who I encourage to take advantage of wonderful member-benefit program AHI launched in 2013 with Stream Energy. The program also benefits AHI. Please visit AHI’s website for details.

2014: Keeping our Policy Agenda Visible AHI aspires to build upon the programs and initiatives that were offered in 2013.

We are always looking for innovative ways to improve service to our membership base, to better address our core agenda, and to cultivate opportunities to positively influence the Greek American community and U.S. relations with Greece and Cyprus.

We aspire to do so amid ongoing challenging economic times. We will continue to seek your support as we strive to meet our basic mission as advocates for the rule of law.

The eastern Mediterranean remains a region of immense importance to U.S. interests, and we must advance and promote policies that embrace the rule of law in the region.

Greece has assumed the six-month rotating presidency of the EU, and there is hope that 2014 will be a year it turns around its economic condition. In 2014, the division of the Republic of Cyprus will approach a dubious distinction—40 years. We remain vigilant as a joint communique laying the groundwork for resumption of settlement talks is expected. Little, if any, progress with respect to religious freedom in Turkey, the plight of the Ecumenical Patriarch and the Patriarchate was realized. The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom’s disappointing “about face” in its 2013 annual report that upgraded Turkey’s status by two tiers cannot be tolerated. Turkey’s troublesome foreign

policy direction, which includes Turkish aggression in the Aegean and bellicose threats against Israel and Cyprus as they develop oil and gas reserves within their Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), is ongoing.

The FYROM name-recognition issue remains at a stalemate as Skopje continues to press for NATO membership. All of these issues require our collective attention and action.

Together, we continue our ongoing work to educate Congress on the issues. The 113th Congress remains divided. In addition, we must work with the Obama Administration and the State Department to ensure that our issues remain at the forefront of the administration’s foreign policy agenda and that the policy commitments the president made to the community are kept. We must remind legislators and policymakers that despite difficult economic conditions, Greece and Cyprus remain loyal allies and contribute greatly to U.S. security and economic interests in the eastern Mediterranean.

Finally, AHI looks to build upon the momentum generated by uplifting programs such as our study abroad initiative for college students or our outreach to the Jewish American community while exploring additional ways to encourage growth in commerce, trade, and investment between the United States and Greece and Cyprus. In particular, AHI continues to pursue efforts with United Airlines, working with AHEPA and American Jewish organizations, to establish a direct airline route from Washington, DC to Athens that continues to Tel Aviv. On the policy front, AHI looks forward to additional initiatives that will spring forth from the collaboration with Hudson Institute, including a policy conference, a congressional briefing, and op-ed pieces.

I am deeply grateful and appreciative of the members, officers and staff for their dedication. Everyone worked together to make 2013 another productive year.

Alongside our own activities in Washington, AHI’s strength relies on the many significant contributions and generous support of our members. We also look to you to communicate your suggestions, share your knowledge, and provide your insights so that we can continue to fulfill the needs of our most valuable asset—our members.

Thank you.

Warmest regards,

Nick Larigakis, President

Public Policy: An Overview 2013 Policy Statements on Greek American Issues The American Hellenic Institute released its 2013 Policy Statements, which present issues affecting the Greek American community as they pertain to United States relations with Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey. In essence, the statements set the course for AHI’s policy direction for the year. The policy statements are distributed to high-ranking government officials and policymakers. They also serve as a guide when communicating positions to U.S. policy makers and the media. The positions are based on the best interests of the United States.

The policy statements were approved by several membership-based organizations including: American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), American Hellenic Council of California, Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), Cyprus Federation of America, Evrytanian Association of America “Velouchi,” Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC), Hellenic American National Council (HANC), International Coordination Committee-Justice for Cyprus (PSEKA), Pancretan Association of America, Pan-Pontian Federation of U.S.A and Canada, Panepirotic Federation of America, and United Chios Societies of America and Canada.

The 2013 policy statements also included AHI’s fact sheet detailing Greece’s contributions to United States interests in the eastern Mediterranean and to NATO.

Greece-Turkey Relations AHI closely monitors Greece-Turkey relations to keep key U.S. government officials apprised of developments that affect U.S. interests in the eastern Mediterranean. AHI supports a policy that encourages a normalization of relations between the two countries and is firmly based on international law and a reversal of aggression. AHI also believes that it is in the best interest of the U.S. to support stable relations between these two countries by proactively promoting the rule of law.

In particular, AHI notes the following areas as the fundamental causes of problems between Greece and Turkey: • Turkey’s unilateral claims against sovereign Greek territory in the Aegean in violation of international law, and its refusal to refer its unilateral claims to binding international arbitration; • Turkey’s aggression against Cyprus and its continuing illegal occupation of 37.3 percent of Cyprus; • Turkey’s continuing violations of Greece’s territorial waters and airspace; and Illegal immigration via Turkey that threatens Greek democracy.

In sum, the threat of casus belli still stands and a considerable number of formal complaints were made by Greece over continued violations by Turkey of the Greek airspace and territorial waters.

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The Cyprus Problem AHI supports a settlement of the Cyprus problem through negotiations based on a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation in a state with a single sovereignty and international personality, incorporating the norms of a constitutional democracy embracing key American principles, the EU acquis communautaire and EU Founding Treaty, UN resolutions on Cyprus, the pertinent decisions of the European Court of Human Rights and of other European Courts -- as is the best interests of the United States.

One of AHI’s primary objectives is to keep the Cyprus issue, the basis for a solution, and the ongoing violations of religious freedom and destruction of cultural heritage in Turkish-occupied Cyprus at the forefront of the policy debate in Washington. Fundamental to this approach are AHI meetings with U.S. government officials and their staffs and government representatives from Greece and Cyprus.

These meetings are important tactics to help forge closer cooperation, foster greater understanding, and stimulate new ideas as all parties work toward a Cyprus resolution.

For example, AHI worked to introduce a congressional resolution that condemned any attempt to use Cyprus’s economic crisis as a means of imposing a settlement on the people of Cyprus (H.Res.187).

Additionally, AHI continues to push for greater public and governmental awareness of the issue. AHI accomplishes this task by submitting numerous letters to the editors of prominent print media outlets, sending letters to government officials, producing op-ed pieces, and the dissemination of action alerts. However, it was AHI’s series of “Town Hall Screenings” of the one-hour documentary “Cyprus Still Divided: A U.S. Foreign Policy Failure” that has helped to keep the Cyprus issue in the public’s eye. Thanks to AHI, the documentary has been screened internationally and in 25 major metropolitan areas in North America since its launch in 2010. The documentary has aired on Detroit Public Television and Maryland Public Television. Finally, AHI’s commitment to Cyprus is demonstrated by two annual visits to Cyprus. Finally, AHIF continues to introduce a younger generation of Greek Americans to Cyprus and Greece with its second annual Foreign Policy Study Abroad Program.

FYROM Name-Recognition The FYROM name-recognition issue is included in the AHI Policy Statements, which call on the U.S. “to consider withdrawing its 2004 recognition of FYROM as the ‘Republic of Macedonia’”if FYROM refuses to cooperate in negotiations.

The statements also advocate for a position that FYROM will not join NATO and the European Union until the name dispute is resolved.

Throughout 2013, AHI embarked on initiatives to raise awareness to help end the misappropriation of the name “Macedonia” by the Former Yugoslav Republic of “Macedonia” (FYROM). For example, AHI submitted written testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations that opposed U.S. aid to FYROM and applauded favorable language on the FYROM issue that appeared in a foreign relations reauthorization bill.

The Ecumenical Patriarchate AHI reiterated its unequivocal position on what actions the U.S. government should take to secure religious freedom for the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Turkey in the 2013 Policy Statements. AHI urges the U.S. government to use its influence with the Turkish government to safeguard the Ecumenical Patriarchate, its personnel, and its property; and to reopen the Halki Patriarchal School of Theology.

AHI underscores that, “Under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, the President is obligated to oppose violations of religious freedom in any country whose government ‘engages in or tolerates violations of religious freedom and promote the right to religious freedom in that country.’” Furthermore, the Act obligates the President to take one or more of 15 enumerated actions with respect to any such country.

In 2013 AHI continued to raise awareness of religious restrictions in Turkey, including in statements such as the one highly critical of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), which significantly upgraded Turkey’s status in its annual report. AHI also activated the grassroots to urge U.S. representatives to cosponsor a resolution calling for Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

military contributions to NATO and U.S. missions as well as Greece’s role as a stabilizing factor in the region despite enduring an economic crisis.

Statements • January 2: AHI released a statement stating its strong opposition to the passage of H.R.6649, Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2012 in the U.S. House of Representatives, which occurred by voice vote on December 31, 2012.

• January 28: AHI released its assessment of the European Commission’s 2012 report on progress made by Turkey in preparing for European Union membership. The 94-page report covers the period from October 2011 to September 2012.

• February 28: AHI welcomed a report issued by UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Mr. Heiner Bielefeldt, which reaffirms religious freedom violations in Turkish-occupied Cyprus.

• March 5: AHI applauded a statement issued by U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (RFL), co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues and Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance, which condemns a statement made by Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who compared Zionism to Fascism.

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• March 14: AHI mourned the passing of Mr. Andrew A. Athens on March 14, 2013, in Chicago.

Letters, Statements & Action Alerts

“Andrew Athens was an exceptional American and tremendous Hellene,” said AHI Founder Gene Rossides. “I admired his passion for Hellenism and his unselfish work on behalf of Hellenic causes and the Hellenic community worldwide.”

AHI sent three letters in 2013 to the Obama administration and the Office of the US Trade Representative to advocate on behalf of the Greek American community. AHI also issued a number of public statements presenting positions on current events and policy decisions important to the organization’s membership. Moreover, action alerts notified members to respond to these issues.

Letters • March 26: AHI and the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) sent a joint letter to the acting head of the Office of the United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Demetrios Marantis, to encourage the Obama Administration to ensure that any future trade measures involving the Republic of Turkey, including both bilateral and European Union-related agreements, require, as a statutory precondition, that Turkey end its illegal economic blockade of Armenia and its unlawful military occupation of Cyprus.

• May 2: AHI sent a letter to President Barack Obama ahead of the president’s May 16 meeting with Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The letter, authored by AHI President Nick Larigakis, presented a series of policy issues pertaining to the southeastern Mediterranean for President Obama to take into consideration in preparation for his meeting with Prime Minister Erdoğan.

• July 25: AHI sent a letter to President Barack Obama ahead of the president’s August 8 meeting with Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic Antonis Samaras. The letter recommended that the United States engage in a “special relationship” with Greece and touted Greece’s

• March 26: AHI issued a statement expressing disappointment with recent Obama administration statements regarding Turkey and Israel which the Institute believes are detrimental to the best interests of the United States in the eastern Mediterranean.

• April 29: AHI issued a statement with regard to a congressional letter being circulated in the U.S. House of Representatives by co-chairs of the Turkish Caucus, U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY) and U.S. Rep. Stephen Cohen (DTN) that attempts to generate congressional support for the restart of Cyprus settlement negotiations due to the current state of Cyprus’s economic condition.

• May 2: AHI is appalled by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom’s (USCIRF) two-tier upgrade of Turkey from a designation as a “country of particular concern” (CPC) in 2012 to a less harsh status of “other countries and regions monitored” in its 2013 Annual Report which the commission released April 30.

• July 1: AHI mourns the passing of Mrs. Sandra Jeanne Vonetes, of Washington, D.C., who died June 28, 2013.

• July 8: AHI welcomes a commentary published July 3, 2013 by the Hudson Institute titled, “Will U.S. Choose the Right Side in the Eastern Mediterranean?” Seth Cropsey, a senior fellow at Hudson Institute, authored the commentary, which draws attention to the evolving three-way relationship between Greece, Israel and Cyprus

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and how the relationship provides an opportunity for the United States “to bolster its waning influence in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.” • July 17: AHI issued a statement in remembrance of the 39th anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of the Republic of Cyprus in 1974. The statement highlighted some of the tragic results of the Turkish invasion, including the deaths of innocent civilians, forced removal of 170,000 Greek Cypriots from their homes, approximately 1,600 Greek Cypriots missing, and mass destruction of Cyprus’ cultural and religious heritage.

Legislative & Policy Initiatives AHI Congressional Briefing Yields Bipartisan Support for Congressional Hearing and Action on Cyprus

• July 29: AHI applauds the selection of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) by the Shah Deniz Consortium of Azerbaijan.

The pipeline, which will transport gas to the European market via the Southern Gas Corridor, will start in Greece.

• August 26: AHI welcomes a commentary published August 20, 2013 by the Hudson Institute titled, “Mediterranean Gas Find: A Chance for U.S. to Break with Turkey” by Seth Cropsey, a senior fellow at Hudson Institute, authored the commentary, which draws attention to the key strategic roles Greece and Cyprus play in the eastern Mediterranean.

• November 11: AHI applauded a high-level conference held October 22, 2013 by the Hudson Institute titled, “Power Shifts in the Eastern Mediterranean: The Emerging Strategic Relationship of Israel, Greece, and Cyprus.”

• November 14: AHI issued the following statement in response to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statement, “There is no country named Cyprus. There is the local administration of south Cyprus.” “Prime Minister Erdogan’s statement is outrageous and incendiary,” AHI President Nick Larigakis said.

• November 18: The American Hellenic Institute mourns the passing of former President of Cyprus Glafcos Clerides, who died November 15, 2013.

Action Alerts All chapter presidents, team leaders, members and friends were urged to take action on the following: • April 19, 2013: Contact their U.S. Representatives to urge them to co-sponsor H.Res.136, a resolution urging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

• April 30, 2013: Contact their U.S. Representatives to urge them to cosponsor H.Res.187, condemning any attempt to use the current economic crisis as a means of imposing settlement on the people of Cyprus.

Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

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From left: Amb. George Chacalli, Cypriot Ambassador to the U.S.; Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY-12), Co-Chair of the Hellenic Caucus; Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA-39), Chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs; Nick Larigakis, AHI President; Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), Co-Chair of the Hellenic Caucus.

AHI observed the 39th anniversary of Turkey’s illegal invasion of the Republic of Cyprus by hosting a congressional briefing and forum to discuss the current state of affairs on the island at the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill, July 25, 2013. The briefing’s forum allowed members of Congress on both sides of the aisle to engage in a candid discussion about how issues affecting Cyprus can be advanced on Capitol Hill and within federal agencies, including its 39year division and its energy findings.

The briefing, held in cooperation with the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, featured U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs; U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (RFL), co-chair, Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues; U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), cochair, Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues; U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (RFL), former chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs; U.S. Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ), member, Committee on Foreign Affairs; U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), member, House Committee on Foreign Affairs; U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD), U.S. Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas (D-MA), U.S. Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY), and U.S. Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-CA), as speakers. Also making presentations were Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the U.S. George Chacalli and Ambassador of Greece to the U.S. Christos Panagopoulos.

AHI Hosts Annual Congressional Salute to Greek Independence Day

Rep. Gus Bilirakis, Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus.

Return To Origins dancers with Ambassador Christos Panagopoulos, Chargé d’affaires Olympia Neocleous, Rena Papapostolou, Nick Larigakis, Congressman Frank Pallone and Congresswoman Dina Titus.

AHI celebrated the 192nd anniversary of Greek Independence Day by hosting its annual “Congressional Salute to Greek Independence Day,” on March 20, 2013. The common democratic ideals held by Greece and the United States were reaffirmed by several members of Congress at the event which was held in cooperation with the cochairs of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Carolyn Maloney (D-NY). AHI President Nick Larigakis served as Master of Ceremonies.

Members of Congress who addressed the audience included (in order of appearance): U.S. Reps. Gus Bilirakis (RFL), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Dina Titus (D-NV), and Frank Pallone (DNJ). Special guest speakers were Ambassador of Greece to the U.S. Christos Panagopoulos, Chargé d’affaires Olympia Neocleous, Embassy of Cyprus to the United States, and AHEPA Executive Director Basil Mossaidis.

AHI Submits Testimony to House Appropriations Subcommittee on FY2014 Foreign Aid AHI submitted testimony to the House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs on foreign aid proposals for FY2014 on March 20, 2013. In the best interests of the United States, AHI’s testimony opposed: any military assistance the administration will request for Turkey until Turkey removes its troops and illegal Turkish settlers in Cyprus; aid the administration will request for the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM); and any reduction that might be introduced in the aid levels for the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. In addition, the testimony strongly opposed any reduction of Economic Support Fund (ESF) funding for Cyprus. However, AHI testified that it supports continued ESF funding for Cyprus as long as it is tied exclusively to bicommunal projects of the island as mandated by U.S. law.

The law states U.S. funds are to support only “measures aimed at reunification.”

Rep. Carolyn Maloney, Co-Chair of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus.

Presents the 13th Annual Conference on

DINNER Friday, November 21, 2014 CONFERENCE Saturday, November 22, 2014 Houston, Texas

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Awards Dinners

AHI Hosts 38th Annual Hellenic Heritage Achievement and Public Service Awards Dinner

Ecumenical Patriarchate; and Gianna Angelopoulos, ambassador of the Hellenic Republic. Alexis Christoforous, news correspondent, CBS News, was the evening’s emcee.

Opening the evening’s program were AHI President Nick Larigakis and AHI Foundation President Dr. Spiro Spireas, both of whom offered greetings. In addition, they reviewed the initiatives and programs that AHI and AHIF provide the community.

From Left: James Lagos, Congressman Mike Grimm, Dr. Maria Limberakis, Dr. Anthony Limberakis, Nick Larigakis.

The American Hellenic Institute (AHI) hosted its 38th Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement and Public Service Awards Dinner, March 9, 2013, at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C.

Gene Rossides holding up the AHI Lifetime Achievement Award for George Spyropoulos.

AHI honored a distinguished set of awardees based upon their important career or institutional achievements and contributions to the Greek American community or community at-large.

They were U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, Eleventh Congressional District of New York; Philip Christopher, president, International Coordinating Committee—Justice for Cyprus (PSEKA) and president, Pancyprian Association of America; Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the

Hellenic Heritage and National Public Service Award recipients from left: Phil Christopher, Dr. Anthony Limberakis, Ambassador Gianna Angelopoulos, Congressman Mike Grimm.

Master of Ceremonies, Alexis Christoforous.

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AHI also hosted a dinner reception featuring Gianna Angelopoulos as the guest speaker at the Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) Continental Hall, on March 8. She provided the scoop on her latest book, My Greek Drama, which sheds light on Angelopoulos’ life and provides her thoughts for moving Greece forward in the wake of its economic crisis.

As part of the weekend’s festivities AHI hosted a breakfast briefing with Ambassador of Greece to the U.S. Christos Panagopoulos and Chargé d’affaires for the Embassy of Cyprus Olympia Neocleous on March 9.

From Left: Nick Larigakis and Ambassador Christos Panagopoulos.

From Left: Spiro Spireas, Phil Christopher, Nick Larigakis.

From Left: Nick Larigakis, Ambassador Gianna Angelopoulos, Erika Spyropoulos, Ted Spyropoulos.

AHI Hosts Gala Affair in Athens, Honors US Envoy, Philanthropist The Ninth Annual AHI-Athens Hellenic Heritage Achievement and Public Service Awards Dinner was held May 15. More than 220 AHI friends and supporters attended the dinner at The Grande Bretagne. Ms. Isabella Arvaniti, CEO/President of K. Arvanitis S.A. and philanthropist, and the Honorable Daniel B. Smith, ambassador of the United States to Greece, were honored for their professional achievements and contributions to the community.

President of Hellenic Parliament Vangelis Meimarakis offered remarks, saluting AHI’s work and emphasized that his presence was intended to send a message that AHI is a “remarkable and positive voice of Hellenism in the U.S.” In acceptance, Ambassador Smith remarked, “We deeply appreciate the work that the American Hellenic Institute does to preserve and enhance the ties of friendship and cooperation that exist between the United States and Greece…

During my time in Athens, the people of Greece have experienced extraordinary difficulties in the face of a deep recession and financial crisis. I’d like to thank you tonight for the role that you have played in strengthening the bonds between the United States and Greece at such a critical time.”

Ms. Arvaniti has built shelters for needy or abused children and is known for her charitable works, including arranging for the renovation of a building complex and fully equipping it to offer health services to 50 children for the Smile of the Child agency.

From left: Olga Bournozi, Mrs. Diane Smith, George Economou, Vangelis Meimarakis, Amb. Daniel B. Smith, Isabella Arvaniti and Nick Larigakis.

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Leadership Visits to Greece & Cyprus A delegation from AHI successfully completed the organization’s annual leadership trip to Greece and Cyprus where it held substantive meetings with high-ranking government and religious officials and business leaders with the purpose of strengthening relations and addressing issues of mutual concern. The two-week trip occurred May 8 to 18, 2013.

“We had a very productive series of high-visibility meetings in Greece and Cyprus,” said President Nick Larigakis. “We accomplished the objectives we set out to achieve, and we received insightful briefings on issues of importance to the Greek American community. We thank all of the leaders who took the time to meet with us to discuss these very important issues.”

The AHI delegation received multiple briefings from Cypriot and American officials on the potential to resume direct talks for a Cyprus settlement under UN auspices, Cyprus’ efforts to explore for hydrocarbon reserves in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), and the impact of Cyprus’ banking crisis. All throughout the delegation’s meetings in Cyprus, AHI was commended for its past advocacy and current steadfast efforts to keep the Cyprus issue highly visible with key policymakers in the Obama administration and in the U.S. Congress.

AHI delegation with President Nicos Anastasiades.

During its stay in Cyprus, May 8 to 11, 2013, the delegation met with: President Nicos Anastasiades, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Cyprus John Koenig, and President of the House of Representatives Yiannakis Omirou. Additional meetings were held with ministry of Foreign Affairs officials, including: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Andreas Mavroyiannis, Ambassador Andreas Kakouris, director, Division of Cyprus Question and Turkey; Ambassador Euripides Evriviades, political director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a dinner meeting with Ambassador Pavlos Anastasiades. Also in Cyprus, Mr. Miltos Miltiadou, senior press and information officer, Press and Information Office of the Republic of Cyprus, hosted the delegation for a luncheon on May 10. An audience with His Beatitude Archbishop Chrysostomos II and meetings with CIPA Director General Charis Papacharalambous and Dr. George M. Georgiou, head of the Governor’s Office, Communications

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Nick Larigakis and Foreign Minister Avramopoulos providing a joint statement following the briefing with the AHI delegation.

and Budget, Central Bank of Cyprus rounded out the itinerary in Cyprus.

An audience with President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos Papoulias and meetings with Greece’s Foreign Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos and Defense Minister Panos Panagiotopoulos were highlights of the delegation’s busy itinerary in Athens. The itinerary also included the 9th Annual AHI Athens Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner at the Grand Bretagne Hotel, May 15.

The delegation also met with other government officials, including President of the Hellenic Parliament Vangelis Meimarakis, Vice President of Parliament Ioannis Tragakis, and several directorates of the ministry of Foreign Affairs responsible for various countries and regions including the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Konstantinos Tsiaras, Director Ioannis Papameletiou and Deputy Director Evaggelos Sekeris (Cyprus desk), and Director Nafsika-Nancy Vraila (Turkey desk).

On May 14 the AHI delegation met with U.S. Ambassador to Greece Daniel B. Smith at the ambassador’s residence.

Larigakis commended the work of American Ambassador Smith and welcomed the ambassador’s perspective on issues of importance in the region to the Greek American community. Also that day, the AHI delegation met with Member of Parliament Antonis Georgiades, president of the Committee for Greeks Abroad; and Alexis Tsipras, opposition leader and president of SYRIZA. During the evening, Mr. Yiannis Mytilineos, a prominent businessman, hosted the delegation for dinner at Tatoea Country Club, Kifissia. “We sincerely appreciate the kind hospitality of Mr. Mytilineos, who generously hosted us for a wonderful dinner at Tatoea Country Club,” Larigakis said.

On May 16 the AHI delegation took a one-day flight to Crete to tour the military installations located at Souda Bay and received extensive briefings by United States and Hellenic military officers. Briefings were offered by: Hellenic Navy Commodore Helmis, Commander Konstantinos Sampanis, educational and training director, NATO Maritime Interdiction Operational Training Center (NMIOTC); Hellenic Air Force Deputy Commander Dimitrios Fouskas; NSA Souda Bay Commanding Officer Captain James Gibson and

Commander/Secretary of Defense and Executive Officer Demetries Grimes; and NATO Missile Firing Installation (NAMFI) Commander, Brigadier General Lazaros Skylakis.

A luncheon reception for the delegation was held at the NAMFI Officers’ Club, Asteria. “Our tour and the briefings we received were eye-opening experiences for our delegation,” Larigakis said. “There is no doubt Greece contributes significantly to United States and NATO operations and missions via NSA Souda Bay. In April, AHI published a fact

Media Relations In 2013 AHI issued 71 press releases that were widely distributed to mainstream, Greek American, and foreign press; the Obama Administration, Congress, and AHI members and friends. AHI and its members also regularly wrote letters to the editors of major national and community newspapers, commenting on articles that appeared in their publications. In addition, numerous AHI op-ed pieces were published in Greek American media outlets.

Letters to the Editor

AHI delegation meeting with President Papoulias.

sheet that provides details on Greece’s contributions, and we share it during our various meetings in Greece. AHI will continue to raise awareness about Greece’s strategic importance to the United States and NATO to ensure she receives proper due as a pivotal ally in the region.”

Delegation Participants: AHI President Nick Larigakis was accompanied on the trip by AHI Board of Directors Secretary and Legal Counsel Nicholas G. Karambelas, Esq.; AHI Board Members Kostas Alexakis, Dr. George Tsetsekos, and Leon Andris; AHI Foundation Board Member Gus Andy, and AHI Legislative Assistant Georgea Polizos.

AHI released a letter to the editor it submitted to the New York Times in response to a Feb. 4, 2013 column titled, “European Union’s Leverage Over Cyprus is Ephemeral” by Paul Taylor. The columnist suggested the European Union utilize the Republic of Cyprus’s current economic condition as leverage for a solution to the republic’s 38-year division.

In his letter, AHI President Nick Larigakis states this notion is unacceptable and identifies flawed points made by Taylor.

Among them, Taylor regrets the failure of the Annan Plan, placing blame on the Greek Cypriots. Larigakis corrects the record on the Annan Plan, citing the inclusion of last-minute demands in the Plan by Turkey. Taylor also laments the absence of the United States in the Cyprus peace process.

Larigakis rebutted Taylor, stating what the United States’ role should be to exert its influence on Turkey to play a supportive and not detrimental role in the peace process.

Larigakis concluded, “Clearly, Turkey is the obstacle to peace and its own progress toward EU accession.”

AHI released a letter to the editor it submitted to the New York Times in response to a March 27, 2013 article titled “For Cyprus, A Sudden Need to Play Nice with Turkey,” by James Kanter. The article suggests Cyprus may need to “brush up” its relations with Turkey in the wake of its banking crisis, the challenge of bringing natural gas reserves to market, and Israel’s apology to Turkey over the Gaza flotilla incident three years ago. In his letter, AHI President Nick Larigakis rebuts this notion stating, “…it is Turkey that continues a policy of non-recognition of Cyprus and pursues an aggressive and provocative stance toward Cyprus and its right to explore for natural resources within its exclusive economic zone.”

Larigakis concludes, “If Turkey yearns to become an energy hub, then it is the one that must normalize relations with Cyprus.”

AHI Op-Eds, Commentaries, and Media Placement

AHI delegation with President of the Hellenic Parliament Vangelis Meimarakis and Vice President of Parliament Ioannis Tragakis.

AHI released an op-ed written July 26, 2013, by AHI President Nick Larigakis titled, “Mr. Samaras Comes to Washington.” On the occasion of Prime Minister Antonis Samaras’s initial visit to the White House to meet with President Barack Obama on August 8, Larigakis’ op-ed details Greece’s increasingly important presence and role in the southeastern European and eastern Mediterranean region, citing Greece’s military capabilities and contributions to NATO as well as recent developments in the energy sector, including the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) agreement. These advances, Larigakis

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argues, warrants the United States’ acknowledgement for the need for a “special relationship” with Greece, which should be explored when the two leaders meet on August 8.

In addition, President Larigakis presents four ideas for how the United States government can potentially assist Greece as it endures its economic crisis.

AHI Legal Counsel on National Public Radio Nicholas G. Karambelas, Esq., AHI’s legal counsel, appeared on National Public Radio’s “The Diane Rehm Show” on March 21, 2013, to discuss “Cyprus and EU Bailouts.” Tom Gjelton guest hosted the show which aired on WAMU 88.5 FM in Washington, DC. Nicholas Schrifin, correspondent, ABC News; Sheila Bair, senior adviser, The Pew Charitable Trusts and former chair of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; and Jacob Kirkegaard, research fellow, Peterson Institute and senior associate at Rhodium Group, a New York-based research firm, joined Karambelas on the panel.

Conferences & Forums AHI Forum Examines Cyprus’s Banking Crisis AHI hosted a noon forum discussion on the topic of “Cyprus Banking Crisis: Facts and Implications for the Future,” featuring Nicholas G. Karambelas, Esq., partner, Sfikas and Karambelas, and AHI Legal Counsel. The forum was held March 28, 2013 at AHI’s Hellenic House. “The banking crisis in Cyprus has dominated headlines around the world and impacted financial markets,” said AHI President Nick Larigakis. “We felt it timely to host a forum to explain what transpired, the ramifications of the crisis, and where Cyprus goes from here, including potential steps it can take to remedy the situation.”

Karambelas’s presentation began with providing a brief background of the Turkish invasion and ongoing occupation of the island as well as Cyprus’s history within the Eurozone.

He then went on to present the context for the current banking crisis and the details and implications of the agreed upon deal between Cyprus and the European Union.

Following Karambelas’s presentation, President Larigakis offered closing remarks, and he moderated a Q&A session with the audience.

Greece found itself under Axis occupation and during the post-war years. Prominent Greek Americans organized the Greek War Relief Association within ten days after the Italian attack on Greece, according to Marketos. With six months after the Italian attack, it collected more than $4 million.

Relief supplies included: food, clothing, medicine, and other vital supplies. By the end of the war, Greek War Relief had established 150 medical clinics throughout Greece and established an orphan support program as well as a “Give an Animal to Greece” program to help restore Greece’s decimated livestock.

“Not until after liberation in December 1944 did the Greek people learn that more than $30 million in relief supplies had reached them due to the efforts of the American people through the work of Greek War Relief,” Marketos said.

In a separate event, AHI President Nick Larigakis was the main speaker at an Oxi Day commemoration event held at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Norfolk, VA. The luncheon was held Sunday, October 27, 2013.

91st Anniversary of Smyrna Catastrophe Commemorated AHI hosted a noon forum to commemorate the 91st anniversary of the Smyrna Catastrophe in Asia Minor featuring Dr. Robert Shenk, professor of English, University of New Orleans, October 7, 2013, at AHI’s Hellenic House.

Dr. Shenk, a retired captain in the U.S. Naval Reserve and former instructor at the U.S. Naval Academy, presented on the topic “Key Decisions during the Smyrna Crisis, September 1922” and based his lecture upon a chapter from his book, “America’s Black Sea Fleet: The U.S. Navy Amidst War and Revolution, 1919-1923.” AHI Board Member James Marketos, Esq., who traces his family’s roots to Asia Minor, introduced Dr. Shenk. Dr. Shenk’s presentation provided background about the U.S. Navy’s presence in the Near East region and the perspective of the chain of command led by Rear Admiral Mark L. Bristol and presented accounts from naval personnel of the atrocities committed against the Greek and Armenian communities of Smyrna by the Turks. He also cited the important efforts of U.S. Consul General George Horton and Asa Jennings, an American missionary who worked at a Y.M.C.A. in Smyrna at the time of the crisis.

Greek War Relief Presentation Held to Commemorate Oxi Day AHI hosted a noon forum “Greek War Relief: America’s Formidable Response to Famine in World War II Greece” featuring AHI Board Member James L. Marketos, Esq., partner, Berliner, Corcoran & Rowe, LLP. The forum was held October 28, 2013 at Hellenic House to commemorate the 73rd anniversary of Oxi Day. Utilizing the backdrop of Oxi Day, and addressing an American aspect to the Oxi Day story, Marketos’ presentation demonstrated the effectiveness with which Greek War Relief, organized brilliantly through the Greek War Relief Association, addressed the dire and desperate situation

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Dr. Robert Shenk, professor of English, University of New Orleans.

Hellenic House Visitors AHI Welcomes Hellenic Navy Chief to Hellenic House

From left: Nick Karambelas, Lieutenant Commander Nikolaos Petrakos, Naval Attache Captain George Mataragas, Vice Admiral Kosmas Christidis, Nick Larigakis, Commodore Dimitrios Vourazelis, Captain Fragkiskos Leloudas.

Greece’s Chief of the Hellenic Navy, Vice Admiral Kosmas Christidis, and delegation of Hellenic Navy officers, visited AHI’s Hellenic House on January 25, 2013. “We were honored to welcome Vice Admiral Christidis and his colleagues to Hellenic House,” AHI President Nick Larigakis said. “We held a substantive discussion about various aspects of Greece’s naval cooperation with its allies, its geostrategic importance and its significance as a regional power. The vice admiral and his delegation provided a clear picture of Greece’s contributions as a NATO ally from the standpoint of the Hellenic Navy, which includes the Hellenic Navy’s support to bases at Souda Bay, Crete.”

AHI Welcomes Former Greek Interior Minister to Hellenic House From left: Nick Karambelas, Maria Spanos, Ioannis Ragkousis, Nick Larigakis.

Greece’s former minister of Interior, Decentralization and E-Governance, Ioannis Ragkousis, visited the American Hellenic Institute’s Hellenic House on March 27, 2013.

His visit to the U.S. was under the auspices of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program.

AHI Welcomes New Cypriot Ambassador to US Eugene Rossides, Ambassador George Chacalli, Nick Larigakis and Nick Karambelas at the Hellenic House.

Cyprus’s new ambassador to the United States, George Chacalli, visited AHI’s Hellenic House on July 15, 2013.

“We were honored to welcome Ambassador Chacalli to Hellenic House,” Nick Larigakis said. “We discussed recent developments in Cyprus, and we look forward to working with him and the embassy staff on issues of mutual interest.

We wish Ambassador Chacalli the best in his new post.”

AHI Welcomes Greece’s Defense Minister to Hellenic House

Dimitris Avramopoulos, Minister of National Defense of Greece with Nick Larigakis.

Greece’s minister of Defense, Dimitris Avramopoulos, visited AHI’s Hellenic House on July 30, 2013. “We were honored to welcome Defense Minister Avramopoulos to Hellenic House,” Nick Larigakis said. “We discussed the purpose of the minister’s current visit to Washington and its importance to relations between the United States and Greece.”

AHEPA Supreme President Visits Hellenic House Newly-elected AHEPA Supreme President Anthony Kouzounis visited AHI’s Hellenic House on September 12, 2013.

Nick Larigakis with AHEPA Supreme President Anthony Kouzounis during the latter’s visit to Hellenic House.

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Greek Prime Minister’s Top Economic Advisor Visits Hellenic House

GENERAL NEWS AHI President Congratulates Vice President Biden at Inaugural Reception

Prof. John Mourmouras with Nick Larigakis at the Hellenic House.

Professor John Mourmouras, chief economic adviser to the Prime Minister of Greece, Antonis Samaras, visited American Hellenic Institute’s Hellenic House on October 30, 2013.

AHI Welcomes Top Greek Military Official to Hellenic House

Lt. General Athanasios Stylianopoulos presents AHI President Nick Larigakis with a gift.

Lt. General Athanasios Stylianopoulos, B’ Deputy, Hellenic Army General Staff, visited American Hellenic Institute’s Hellenic House on November 18, 2013.

Top Greek Diplomatic Official Visits AHI

Nick Larigakis and Ambassador Anastassis Mitsialis, Secretary General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Ambassador Anastassis Mitsialis, Secretary General, Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attended American Hellenic Institute’s Christmas Party on December 19, 2013. Ambassador of Greece to the United States Christos Panagopoulos accompanied Ambassador Mitsialis.

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Vice President Joe Biden with Nick Larigakis.

AHI President Nick Larigakis shared a moment with Vice President Joe Biden when the vice president attended an Inaugural reception in honor of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios on January 20, 2013 at the St. Regis Hotel, Washington. “On behalf of the American Hellenic Institute, I congratulated Vice President Biden on his reelection,” said AHI President Nick Larigakis. “We look forward to continuing to work with the Obama administration in its second term.”

During their brief conversation, Vice President Biden thanked AHI members for their support over the years.

AHI, AHEPA Meet with United; Goal to Establish Direct Route to Athens AHI met with Darren Scott, senior analyst, Atlantic Planning and International Network Planning for United Airlines, on January 17, 2013, in Chicago, to explore possibilities of establishing a direct route from a major United hub in the United States to Athens, Greece. AHI is working in collaboration with the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) to boost tourism to Greece in the effort to help its economy. One way is to improve upon the annual number of Americans who visit Greece, which is approximately 350,000, by making air travel more convenient through direct routes to Athens from the continental United States. AHI Board Member Kostas Alexakis accompanied AHI President Larigakis to the meeting. AHEPA Executive Director Basil Mossaidis also participated via conference call.

AHI Attends Greek Independence at White House AHI President Nick Larigakis and Board of Directors Secretary and Counsel Nicholas G. Karambelas, Esq., attended a White House reception to commemorate Greek Independence on April 18, 2013. Remarks were offered by President Barack Obama and His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios. “We thank President Obama for hosting this event to honor Greek Independence,” Larigakis said. “The event served to

reaffirm the strong bonds of friendship between Greece and the United States and to bring attention to the fact that this relationship is etched intrinsically by virtue of the noble democratic ideals and principles that guided our Founding Fathers in establishing our own country.”

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Meets with AHI The newly-appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Dr. Amanda Sloat, met with American Hellenic Institute President Nick Larigakis on November 4, 2013. The meeting took place at the U.S. Department of State. Davida Baxter, Greek desk officer, U.S. Department of State, attended the meeting.

The discussion focused on a wide array of topics, including: initiatives to strengthen U.S. relations with Greece, the reunification of Cyprus, the FYROM name dispute issue, Greece’s important role as the United States’ key strategic, political and economic ally in southeast Europe and the eastern Mediterranean; and the plight of the Ecumenical Patriarchate.

AHI Announces Benefit Program with Stream Energy AHI is proud to announce it has partnered with Stream Energy to provide individuals, families, and businesses with an opportunity to enroll in electricity services and support AHI at the same time. Through Stream Energy’s unique Power Up! Program, AHI will receive a monthly commission for the duration of one’s enrollment with Stream Energy. “Our partnership with Stream Energy will allow AHI supporters and friends to help the Institute simply by paying their energy bills. There’s no extra out-of-pocket cost for the enrollee; and in fact, they may find a little extra change in their pockets. Meanwhile, AHI benefits on an ongoing basis,” said President Larigakis. Stream Energy is a retail energy provider that pays American Hellenic Institute monthly, residual income for every energy customer AHI enrolls on Stream Energy service. Customers can sign up for residential or commercial services.

AHI-Backed Cyprus Resolution Introduced by Rep. Bilirakis U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) introduced a resolution backed

by AHI on April 26, 2013 that expresses the United States’ commitment to the reunification of the Republic of Cyprus and the establishment of a unified government on Cyprus that guarantees the human rights of all Cypriots and condemns any attempt to use the current economic crisis as a means of forcing the restart of negotiations or imposing a settlement on the people of Cyprus, announced AHI. “As advocates for the rule of law, we welcome the introduction of this resolution that unequivocally presents the multitude of violations of law committed by Turkey upon Cyprus and its people and that a just settlement on Cyprus must include the removal of all Turkish military forces from Cyprus,” said AHI President Nick Larigakis.

Newly-Confirmed U.S. Ambassador to Greece Meets with AHI The newly-confirmed American ambassador to Greece, David D. Pearce, met with representatives of AHI on September 6, 2013, as part of his final preparations before he departs for his new post. The meeting took place at the U.S. Department of State. The discussion focused on a wide array of topics, including: initiatives to strengthen U.S. relations with Greece, the reunification of Cyprus, the FYROM name dispute issue, the Greek economy, Greece’s important role as the United States’ key strategic, political and economic ally in southeast Europe and the eastern Mediterranean; and the plight of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Davida Baxter, Greek desk officer, U.S. Department of State, accompanied the ambassador to the meeting. AHI Legislative Assistant Georgea Polizos attended with President Larigakis.

AHI President Participates at AHEPA District Workshop AHI President Nick Larigakis participated at the AHEPA District 5 Workshop held in Cherry Hill, N.J., September 28, 2013. “I appreciated the opportunity to participate at the AHEPA District Workshop and to contribute to a discussion held on Hellenism and its future in the United States,” AHI President Larigakis said. “The discussion was productive with many perspectives and insights shared. I congratulate AHEPA for hosting the event.” Larigakis participated at the invitation of AHEPA District 5 Governor Sammy Thomas.

AHI Supports U.S.-EU Trade, Investment Agreement AHI avidly supports the efforts of President Barack Obama to negotiate and conclude the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) between the United States and the European Union. The TTIP is a comprehensive agreement which would enable goods and services to flow freely between the United States and the European Union, harmonize quality and other standards and facilitate cross border investment.

AHI has commenced a program to support the enactment of the TTIP. The TTIP will create the largest trading and investment community in the world. The United States will realize benefits in terms of job creation, commercial activity and lucrative markets for exports. In addition, the TTIP is essential to the improvement of the economies of Greece and Cyprus. As member states of the European Union, Greece and Cyprus will be part of this trading and investment and realize the commercial and economic benefits which will flow from the TTIP. AHI has joined the Business Coalition for Transatlantic Trade (BCTT) which is a coalition of groups and companies that support the TTIP. AHI will participate in the activities of BCTT as well as other groups of TTIP supporters. AHI will testify at public hearings, advocate passage of the TTIP in Congress, publish articles on specific provisions of the TTIP and update the membership developments as the TTIP progresses through the law making process.

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AHI Hosts Book-Signing Events Featuring Former ATHOC President

AHI Hosts 10th Annual Golf Classic; Sports Panel Discussion Held

Amb. Gianna Angelopoulos, Nick Larigakis and Atlanta event sponsors at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum Theater

Tournament participants.

Amb. Gianna Angelopoulos, Nick Larigakis and Philadelphia event sponsors at the Union League of Philadelphia.

AHI hosted two book-signing presentations for Ambassador Gianna Angelopoulos, former president of the 2004 Athens Organizing Committee, in support of her book, “My Greek Drama” in Atlanta and Philadelphia on May 21 and 23, respectively. The events were held in cooperation with several Hellenic organizations and individual supporters.

More than 100 persons attended each event. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum Theater served as the venue for the Atlanta book-signing and presentation that AHI held in cooperation with the Carter Library & Museum with special thanks to Tony Clark of the Carter Library and with the assistance of AHI member Dr. Victor Polizos.

The Union League of Philadelphia served as the venue for the Philadelphia book-signing and presentation that AHI hosted in cooperation with: American Hellenic Lawyers Association, Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia, Hellenic Medical Society of Philadelphia, Hellenic News of America, Cretans of Delaware Valley, and the Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia; and with the support of the following individuals: AHI Foundation President Spiro Spireas, Ph.D.; Nicholas Chimicles, Esq., George Horiates, Esq., and George P. Tsetsekos, Ph.D.

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On October 21, 2013, AHI hosted its Tenth Annual Golf Classic at Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria, Va. Celebrity appearances were made by Larry Michael, Voice of the Washington Redskins, and John Brazer, director of Publicity, Philadelphia Phillies, both of whom appeared at a morning sports panel to discuss current events and issues affecting the sporting world. The Tournament Sponsor was Calamos Investments. The first place team was comprised of: Mark Magliocchetti, Steve Denis, Chip Kennett, and Desmond McCarthy. Second place honors went to: Peter Bota, Michael Gleeson, Eddie Gleeson, and David Riddle.

The third place team included: Nick Larigakis, Don Wills, Constantine Larigakis, Billy Pedas, and John Brazer. AHI expressed its gratitude to tournament chairman Leon Andris, who joined Michaels, Brazer and Larigakis on the sports panel and Golf Coordinator Adriana Sifakis who organized the tournament.

AHI Hosts Welcome Dinner for Greece’s Opposition Leader

Alexis Tsipras speaking to the dinner attendees.

AHI hosted a dinner for Mr. Alexis Tsipras, the leader of Greece’s main opposition party Syriza, who visited Washington, DC for the first time. The dinner, which was co-sponsored by Greek Dream, Inc., was held at the Capital Hilton on January 22, 2013. During his two-day visit, Mr.

Tsipras made a speech at the Brookings Institution and met with U.S. State Department officials and members of Congress.

Accompanying Mr. Tsipras to the dinner were: Ambassador Georgios Ayfantis, diplomatic Advisor to Mr. Tsipras; Member of Parliament Rena Dourou, who is a foreign affairs advisor to Mr. Tsipras; Nick Pappas, chief of staff; and Yannis Milios, economic affairs advisor.

Also in attendance at the dinner were: Ambassador of Greece to the U.S. Christos Panagopoulos, Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the U.S. Pavlos Anastasiades, U.S. Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ), former U.S. Ambassadors to Greece Tom Miller and Daniel Speckhard, former U.S. ambassador to Qatar Patrick Theros, Col. Evangelos Papadopoulos, defense and military attaché, Embassy of Greece; among many other dignitaries.

From left: Ambassador David Pearce, Nick Larigakis, George Economou.

AHI Fact Sheet Details Greece’s Contributions to US Security, NATO AHI announced the release of a fact sheet on April 4, 2013 that details Greece’s contributions to United States interests in the eastern Mediterranean and to NATO. “When it comes down to it, Greece is a proven, reliable, and invaluable ally of the United States and an integral contributor to NATO, taking its obligations to the Alliance seriously despite the well-chronicled economic crisis it has endured,” said AHI President Nick Larigakis. “Our fact sheet presents data, provides testimonials from current and former U.S. government officials, and highlights examples of how Greece has contributed to United States security interests and international peacekeeping operations over many decades. We strongly urge everyone to utilize the fact sheet as an educational tool when speaking or meeting with policymakers or even our peers in the community.”

AHI Begins Posting News Articles as Member Benefit In an effort to share in the discourse on topics of concern to AHI’s audience, AHI began posting links to articles from major media outlets, including The Guardian, The New York Times, and the Economist Intelligence Unit. The articles have addressed Cyprus’ financial crisis and Greece’s debt forgiveness toward Germany after WWII. Links to the articles can be found under Press Releases on the AHI website.

AHI Presentation in Athens Features U.S. Ambassador to Greece AHI and its Athens Chapter hosted a presentation and reception featuring U.S. Ambassador to Greece David D. Pearce, Dec. 10, 2013, at the Hotel Grande Bretagne. The ambassador spoke about U.S.-Greece relations before a standing-room-only audience of more than 170 persons.

Ambassador Pearce is a career diplomat, who has returned to Greece as U.S. ambassador after his first visit to the country more than 40 years ago. In his remarks he addressed Greece’s upcoming Presidency of the European Union,

From left: Nick Larigakis, General Mikhail Kostarakos, Kostas Alexakis, Mrs. Kostarakos, Chris Spirou.

under which negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership must progress; the reforms Greece is taking to address its economic crisis, and partnership in energy security, as all part of what Assistant Secretary for European Affairs Victoria Nuland has called a “Transatlantic Renaissance.”

“We’re confident that Greece will provide strong leadership of the EU because we’ve seen leaders here make hard decisions,” Ambassador Pearce said. “With American and Greek leadership on both sides of the Atlantic, TTIP can be a political and strategic bet we are placing on each other, and on our shared future.

President Larigakis Attends International Religious Freedom Conference AHI President Nick Larigakis attended a two-day International Religious Freedom Conference hosted by the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, December 4-5, 2013, in Berlin, Germany. The conference brought together scholars, religious freedom and human rights advocates, journalists, diplomats, parliamentarians, religious leaders, representatives of the Government of Turkey, lawyers and members of minority communities that focused on religious freedom, Turkey’s bridge to the European Union.

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AHI Foundation Initiatives Students Complete Successful Foreign Policy Trip Abroad

Students aboard the HS Salamis frigate.

Student delegation with United States Ambassador to Greece, Ambassador Daniel Smith, at the Ambassador’s residence.

The AHIF Foreign Policy Trip to Greece and Cyprus completed its fifth year as nine students from across the United States participated in the two-week program held June 19 to July 6, 2013. During the program, the students received firsthand experience about the foreign policy issues affecting Greece and Cyprus, their relations with the U.S., and the interests of the U.S. in the region. Meetings or briefings were held with American embassies, officials from various ministries, including foreign affairs; parliament members, religious leaders, think-tank organizations, and members of academia and the private sector.

Day excursion to Hydra sponsored by Isabella Arvaniti.

The nine students selected to participate were: Alexcia Chambers, The College of William and Mary; Alexandra Lilly, The University of Georgia; Angeline Apostolou, Dickinson College; Despina Vastakis, Georgia Institute of Technology; Elissa Bowling, Tufts University; George Gabriel, Pepperdine University; Panayiota Larigakis, American University; William Fasuliotis, The College of William and Mary; and Yianni Constantine Karangelen, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

“AHI’s foreign policy trip was truly an incredible experience.

Through meetings, discussions, and visits to different sites, I was exposed to every facet of Greek and Cypriot foreign policy. With such an impressive itinerary, we were able to meet with high-level officials of Cyprus and Greece, allowing us to ask serious questions and receive real answers.

Meeting with President of Greece, Karolos Papoulias, in his office at the Presidential Palace.

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Each meeting helped me to view the challenges facing Greece and Cyprus in a completely different way and has made me passionate about the issues. This passion will undoubtedly carry over to all of the work I do in the international relations field, and my hope is that I will be able to inform others in the same inspired way,” said participant Alexcia Chambers.

AHIF Hosts 12th Annual Future of Hellenism in America Conference

From left: Orestis Varvitsiotis, Mrs. Spyropoulos, Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Consul General Antonis Sgouropoulos, George Spyropoulos, Aleco Haralambides, Nick Larigakis.

Student delegation being briefed by Mr. Xenophon Kallis, Head of Service on Missing Persons.

Panel I - Greek Education in America (L-R) Dr. Georgios Anagnostou, Dr. George Kafkoulis, Aleco Haralambides, Artemis Zenetou.

Rep. Carolyn Maloney, co-chair of the Hellenic Caucus, meets with the student delegation in her office on Capitol Hill.

From left: Fotini Andy, Hellenic Heritage and Public Service Award Recipient Gus Andy, Nick Larigakis.

The American Hellenic Institute Foundation (AHIF) hosted its landmark Twelfth Annual Conference on the Future of Hellenism in America, keeping the discussion of the promotion and preservation of Hellenism at the forefront of the community. This year’s conference was held in Miami, Fla., at the Conrad Miami Hilton, November 22-23, 2013.

Visit to the old Nicosia Airport.

Featuring more than 20 prominent speakers from across the country, conference presentations analyzed key issues including the future of Greek American organizations, the political process and lobbying, religious and ethnic identity, promoting Hellenic values through business, Greek

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sections that highlight the latest “movers and shakers” in the community.

In 2013 AHI’s “Member Spotlight” section featured Jim and Elmore Inscoe, who have supported and operated the Jasmine Hill Gardens and Outdoor Museum in Montgomery, Alabama since 1971. The gardens are referred to as “a little corner of Greece in the United States.”

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Mrs. Haralambides and Aleco Haralambides, accepting the Hellenic Heritage and Public Service Award for the late John Haralambides.

education, and perspectives from young Greek Americans.

Speakers also identified how Hellenism could be promoted in the future through these various channels.

AHIF held a dinner on the eve of the conference, November 22. There, AHI President Nick Larigakis officially opened the conference and welcome remarks followed from Conference Chairman Aleco Haralambides, a former AHI president. The dinner’s Keynote Speaker was U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), who jumped at the opportunity to be the Keynote Speaker in large part because of the respect he has for the families that were being honored by AHI. Longtime AHI supporter and member Gus Andy and John Haralambides (posthumously) received AHI’s Hellenic Heritage and Public Service Award for the Promotion of Hellenism in America.

AHI Foundation Publishes Online Policy Journal The American Hellenic Institute Foundation (AHIF) announced the third volume release of its Winter 2012-13 Online Policy Journal. “Our policy journal offers an annual review of political issues challenging Greece, Cyprus, and Greek America,” said Dan Georgakas, editor of the Online Policy journal and Director of the Greek American Studies Project, Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies, Queens College (CUNY). “Some of our essays have a nearterm focus while others offer longer-term perspectives. Still others take on broader, cultural issues. We are particularly pleased that this issue features a number of essays written by younger Greek Americans just now becoming politically engaged.”

AHI Business Network AHI highlights the professional accomplishments of its members though various communications vehicles to provide the Greek American community with a viable business network. For example, AHI’s semiannual newsletter features the “Member Spotlight” and “Members in the News”

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AHI President Accepts Appointment to ACS Advisory Council

AHI President Nick Larigakis has accepted an invitation to serve on the inaugural Advisory Council of the American Community Schools of Athens. Mr. Constantine Stergides, chairman, ACS Athens Board of Trustees and Stefanos Gialamas, Ph.D., president, ACS Athens, extended the invitation to President Larigakis, which he accepted on September 12, 2013.

“I am very honored and pleased to accept this wonderful invitation, and I thank Chairman Stergides and President Dr. Gialamas for offering me the opportunity to serve ACS Athens in this capacity,” Larigakis said. “I am keenly aware of the tremendous work the school performs in Athens and how the school facilitates the promotion of U.S. relations with Greece. I look forward to working with the Advisory Council and ACS Board to helping the school achieve its worthy goals and objectives.”

ACS Athens is a student-centered international school, embracing American educational philosophy, principles and values. Through excellence in teaching and diverse educational experiences, ACS Athens challenges all students to realize their unique potential: academically, intellectually, socially and ethically—to thrive as responsible global citizens.

Internship Program Prospers AHI’s internship program is designed for college students who are interested in learning more about U.S.-GreeceCyprus relations and how foreign policy is formulate in Washington, D.C. Students who are chosen for the program spent weeks to months working on various assignments comprising of research projects, attending events in area think tanks and in congress, and assisting with an assortment of educational events sponsored by AHI. AHI’s interns in 2013 were: Panagiotis Chatzimichalis, B.A. Anthropology, American University; John Tyler Gazetos, Master of Arts in International Affairs, Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington University; Gabriela Gutierrez, B.A. in Political Science, Brown University; and Vasileios Kanellopoulos, Master of Arts in International Affairs, Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington University.

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Congratulations to the American Hellenic Institute on its 39th Anniversary Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Dinner and to Honorees: Representative Dina Titus International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) Paulette Poulos Timothy J. Maniatis Jerry Couvaras

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Congratulations To The Honorees And Best Wishes For Continued Success Jim & Wanda Pedas Ted & Lea Pedas George, Joanna, Theodore & Paulina Pedas Billy, Kelli, James & Teddy Pedas George & Michele Assimakopoulos Lia & William WASHINGTON, DC

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We commend the American Hellenic Institute for its selection of Paulette Poulos, Executive Director of Leadership 100, among the outstanding recipients of the Hellenic Heritage & National Public Service Award, at the 39th Anniversary Awards Dinner, March 7-8, 2014 in Washington, DC. Paulette Poulos has served the Greek Orthodox Church and the Hellenic Community with distinction for over half a century in positions of executive and philanthropic management. Leadership 100 is privileged to benefit from her leadership and counsel.

We congratulate Paulette and all the honorees, including, Tim Maniatis, a long-time member of Leadership 100; International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC); Jerry Couvaras; and Rep. Dina Titus of Nevada.

Faithfully, George S. Tsandikos, Chairman Argyris Vassiliou, Vice Chairman Kassandra L. Romas, Secretary Thomas G. Jordan, Treasurer

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CONGRATULATIONS to the American Hellenic Institute American Hellenic Institute Foundation and the American Hellenic Institute Business Network For continuing to promote the Hellenic ideals of democracy, free enterprise and the rule of law James H. & Nike D. Lagos Thomas H. & Matina K. Lagos Lagos & Lagos P.L.L., Attorneys at Law One South Limestone Street, Suite 1000, Springfield, Ohio 45502-1294 937-323-5555 (phone) • 937-323-6564 (fax) James Email: jameshlagos@lagoscentral.com Thomas Email: lagosth@yahoo.com

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The Tsakopoulos Hellenic Foundation proudly supports The American Hellenic Institute & all its good works, with special thanks to Gene Rossides and Nick Larigakis.

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Congratulations To All The Honorees for their achievements & devotion to country and community.

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Congratulations to the American Hellenic Institute on its 39th Anniversary and to all of this year’s honorees!

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Salutes this year’s distinguished Honorees with Special Congratulations to NHS Members Jerry Couvaras and Timothy Maniatis!

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“Congratulations to this evening’s honorees and to the American Hellenic Institute for its commitment to the rule of law.”

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The Next Generation Initiative salutes the Honorees of the 39th Hellenic Heritage Achievement and National Public Service Awards Watch our fascinating Conversation with AHI’s Founder Gene Rossides, and hear the remarkable story of his life, at www.hellenext.org

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Awards Dinner March 14, 2015 • The Capital Hilton • Washington, DC

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The American Hellenic Institute is proud to sponsor

“GREEK HERITAGE NIGHTS” at two Major League Baseball Stadiums in 2014

WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014 Philadelphia Phillies “GREEK HERITAGE NIGHT” at Citizens Bank Park vs the Colorado Rockies

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 Washington Nationals “GREEK HERITAGE NIGHT” at Nationals Park vs the Miami Marlins

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Dimitris Chatzimichalis of the DOMAINE HATZIMICHALIS S.A., Atalanti, Greece ...for providing this eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guests with wine.

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Our Special Thanks to HERITAGE PATRON Atlanta Bread & Bake One, Smyrna, GA Mr. & Mrs. Gus Andy, Miami, FL Mr. & Mrs. James H. Lagos, Springfield, OH Mr. & Mrs. James Pedas, Washington, DC Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Pedas, Washington, DC Mr. & Mrs. Gene Rossides, Washington, DC Drs. Spiro & Emily Spireas, New Hope, PA Mr. & Mrs. Ted G. Spyropoulos, Chicago, IL Dr. & Mrs. George P. Tsetsekos, Philadelphia, PA

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE Mr. & Mrs. John Alahouzos, Washington, DC Mr. & Mrs. Kostas Alexakis, Arnold, MD The Behrakis Family Foundation, Lexington, MA Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas E. Chimicles, Devon, PA Calamos Investments, Chicago, IL Mr. & Mrs. John Courembis, Washington, DC Mr. & Mrs. Constantine Galanis, Mexico City, Mexico Mr. & Mrs. Aleco Haralambides, Miami, FL Maniatis Family, Bethesda, MD Mr. & Mrs. C. Dean Metropoulos, Greenwich, CT Mr. & Mrs. Panayiotis Peters, Fort Worth, TX Mr. & Mrs. Manny Rouvelas, Washington, DC Stavros Niarchos Foundation, New York, NY

NATIONAL CO-HOSTS Mr. & Mrs. Leon Andris, Washington, DC Archimedean Academy, Miami, FL Mr. & Mrs. Peter Bota, Arlington, VA Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Karambelas, Washington, DC National Hellenic Society

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Special Thank you to our Silent Auction Sponsors John Alahouzos Leon Andris Mr. & Mrs. Gus Andy & La Mer Beachfront Inn Peter G. Angelos, Lou Angelos & the Baltimore Orioles Arion Resort & Spa Christine Brennan Capital Hilton Hotel & Greg Brown Cavo Olympo Luxury Resort & Spa Alexis Christoforous Constantine M. Constant Corfu Holiday Palace Hotel & Konstantinos Tsoumanis Costa Navarino Resort John & Mary Ann (Maria Basiliki) DeWitt Aris Drivas Yachting Jim Gianopulos & 20th Century Fox Films Gelina Village Resort & Spa & & Konstantinos Tsoumanis Grace Mykonos & Grace Santorini Hotels HBO Films & Kary Antholis Hilton McLean Tysons Corner Hotel Grande Bretagne & Tim Ananiades Athanasios Kanellopoulos Konstantino Ambassador Tom Korologos Nick Larigakis & Constantine Larigakis Zachary Leonsis Louis Cruise Lines & Amphitrion Holidays Evangelos Marinakis Larry Michael Miltos Goudamanis & House of Brands, Inc. Monumental Sports * Entertainment Navarino Icons & Peter Poulos Petra Fine Art & Euripides “Rip” Kastaris Billy Pedas Elle Sakellis & Type Alpha The Philadelphia Phillies & John Brazer The Washington Nationals The White Barn Inn Tiny Jewel Box Vanderbilt Grace Washington Tennis & Education Foundation & Eleni Rossides

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College Student Foreign Policy Study Trip to Greece and Cyprus June 18 – July 4, 2014

To stand in a place where, for generations, Christians stood in awe and reverence of the Creator of all, where incense and psalmody once rose from earth to Heaven in praise of the God who became man; but now stands abandoned and desecrated, with no respect or honor given to things of the earth or of Heaven, is truly a powerful and moving experience.

– Manoli Anagnostiadis, University of Maryland, upon viewing a desecrated Church in occupied Cyprus in 2012.

The AHIF Foreign Policy trip to Cyprus and Greece was an invaluable experience. Through briefings with prominent government officials, and experiences like visiting the occupied territory of Cyprus, I gained an understanding why it is important to lobby for Greek and Cypriot issues in the United States. The study trip made me a betterinformed Greek American and has put me in a position where I can make a difference and advocate for Greek and Cypriot issues in America.

– Michael Savvas, University of San Diego (2010 trip)

The AHIF trip is something I will never forget. I am returning to the United States with new friends, amazing memories, and as a more learned person because of this foreign policy trip. I wouldn’t trade those two weeks for anything.

– Lia Seremetis, University of Cincinnati (2009 trip)

For more information on how to apply, visit: http://ahiworld.org/for-students/policy-trip.html or email Yola Pakhchanian at yolap@ahiworld.org

Photos, from top: The students at the Acropolis (2009).

Student delegation with Honorable Yiannakis Omirou, President of the Cyprus House of Representatives (2012).

At the old Nicosia International Airport with a member of the UN Peace keeping forces (2010).

Student delegation with the President of Greece, Karolos Papoulias (2011).

Students aboard the HS Salamis frigate. (2013)

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AHI members enjoy many benefits at a variety of levels. Please consider becoming a part of our grassroots network at one of the levels below:

Classic Membership

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Membership

50

Classic membership benefits, plus: • Receive a 25% discount on all new AHI publications • Receive a complimentary copy of Greece’s Pivotal Role in World War II and its Importance to the U.S. Today

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F Olympic ($5,000) F Nike ($10,000)

Method of Payment: Check (payable to AHI) Amount of Payment: ___________________________________ Credit Card Number: ___________________________________

Please tear at perforation and return with payment to: American Hellenic Institute 1220 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036

Olympic membership benefits, plus: • A special invitation to join the annual delegation trip to Greece and Cyprus and participate in high-level meetings with members of the executive and legislative branches of the Greek and Cypriot governments • Receive a Sustaining Member listing on the AHI Memorial Wall, prominently displayed in the lobby of Hellenic House • Underwriting credit for the year at all AHI events

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Nike Membership

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Solon membership benefits, plus: • Join a special briefing in Washington, DC exclusively for Olympic and Nike members with the diplomatic corps as well as policy-makers • Two free tickets to AHI’s Athens Hellenic Heritage and National Public Service Awards Dinner at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens along with a complimentary full page advertisement in the dinner journal • Free participation for you and a guest at AHI’s Annual Golf Outing

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F Pericles ($250) F Marathon ($500) F Solon ($1,000)

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F Classic ($100 US, $150 Outside US, $35 Students)

Olympic Membership

$5

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Marathon membership benefits, plus: • Free attendance at any two AHI Business Network Events nationwide • A complimentary copy of Modern Greeks

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Solon Membership

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by Costas Stassinopoulos.

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Pericles membership benefits, plus: • Receive Receive complimentary of of Blood and Tears: complimentarycopies copies Blood and Greece 1940-1949—A Story of War and Love and Tears: Greece 1940-1949—A Story of War and Love Modern Greeks: Greece in World War II: The German and The Truman Doctrine of Aid to Greece: A Fifty Occupation and National Resistance and Civil War Year Retrospective

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Marathon Membership

$5

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