Aims & Objectives of the Sons of Pericles

Article II of the Constitution of the Sons of Pericles


Objective A

To promote and instill the spirit of a national patriotism; allegiance to the flag; support to the Constitution; obedience to the laws and reverence for the history and traditions of the Unites States of America, Canada, the Bahamas, the Commonwealth of Australia and Greece.
 

Objective B

To stimulate love and admiration of the Hellenic culture, traditions and ideas; to promote throughout the world, and especially the United States and Canada, a better and more comprehensive understanding of the Hellenic people; to encourage the study of Hellenic letters, arts, and sciences and the preservation and teaching of the Hellenic language.
 

Objective C

To develop character by promoting in every manner possible a high standard of ethics and good fellowship amongst its members. To develop the spirit of human understanding, mutual benevolence, helpfulness and to stimulate and encourage education and to point out to its members the beauties of sacrifice and the deformities of selfishness.
 

Objective D

To champion the causes of education, and to make possible for its members the full enjoyment of education facilities.
 

Objective E

To further in its memberships the ideals of obedience and respect towards parents and elders.
 

Objective F

To prepare its members for admission into the Order of AHEPA and to assist the chapter of the AHEPA to carry out the aims and purposes of the Senior Fraternity.