February 2010
Volume 1, Issue 2

ALBANY, NY VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE

We are now a few days away from this years VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE WEEKEND in Albany, NY. Remember to send in all pre-sale ticket requests by Wednesday, February 3. Mailing address and contact info are on the Sons of Pericles website. We now have information about the Greek Night on Friday Night. The Greek Night will be at Ristorante Paradiso beginning at 10pm. The address for all you out of towners with a GPS is 198 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12206. There will be Greek Music all night provided by Pathos Entertainment. Admission will be $5 and there will be a cash bar. All are welcome, but remember its 21 to drink as always. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Albany!

Fraternally,

Yanni Googas
Phocion #44 Chapter President
Sons of Pericles

CLICK HERE to download the flyer for the event!

SONS OF PERICLES WESTERN REGIONAL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT & GREEK WEEKEND ANNOUNCEMENT

The Sons of Pericles have announced that this year's Western Regional Basketball Tournament will be held in Los Angeles, CA from February 12-15, 2010. So leave your cold winter at home and come enjoy the LA weather, sights, nights, people, and basketball. A group rate has been arranged at the stylish boutique - Hotel Angeleno in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles. The basketball tournament will be held at UCLA, which will coincide with after-hours nights planned in conjunction with DJ G. Sverk of Goodtime Productions.

THE EXCITEMENT OF REACTIVATING A CHAPTER IN ATLANTA, GA

With opportunity comes great responsibility. This is the phrase that has been going through my head these past few days. Having recently been elected President of the newly activated Adelphi Chapter in Atlanta, GA, I find myself with a great opportunity in my hands. From day one, I have experienced nothing but encouragement and motivation from our sponsoring AHEPA Chapter. Everywhere I turn, an atmosphere of excitement fills the air as new blood is being infused into this wonderful Fraternity of ours.

This opportunity is unlike any other which has come across my path. Having attended Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, GA for four years now, I have managed to avoid entering into what is commonly known as “Greek Life”, or a fraternity. While being pursued by various “Greek” brothers on campus, I always managed to come up with some excuse as to why I did not want to join; time commitment, money, priorities,etc. The real reason however was my reluctance to commit to an organization with which I did not feel a strong connection. Further, I have always longed to be a part of some greater cause, something worth sacrificing for, something great!

I now find myself with this wonderful opportunity that I had been yearning for, thanks be to God! Not only am I part of the brotherhood, but I have the unique opportunity to help shape the future for our local chapter and hopefully our inactive district in the near future. This is a cause that I have pledged my allegiance to and believe in. Fraternizing with my fellow Hellene’s and Philhellenes whom I have grown up with over the years is a dream come true for me. However, I do not plan on only fraternizing this year, but accomplishing much more to create a lifelong bond of meaningful brotherhood and fulfill the mission and goals of the Sons of Pericles.

With the guidance of our local AHEPA Chapter No. 1 and their enthusiastic support, I believe that with God’s grace we will accomplish many great things this year! I am very excited and motivated and hope that I can effectively diffuse my dynamism unto my fellow brethren. I will leave you with a quote which has been inspiring to me over the past few days and which every Greek knows by heart:

BOSTON SOP CHRISTMAS PARTY REVIEW

The Boston AHEPA hosted its annual Christmas Party on December 12th at the Cathedral Center in Brookline, MA. The focus of this year’s dinner and reception was to recognize the ever increasing number of Greek-American and Phil-Hellenes who are joining the AHEPA and the Sons of Pericles and those who make that possible. Represented at the dinner was Supreme Governor Alex Geourntas, and Board of the AHEPA Member Constantine Calliontzis. Past Supreme President of the Sons of Pericles and current Boston AHEPA Vice President, Demetrios Vidalis was also in attendance.

During the dinner, the presentation of the prestigious Sons of Pericles Life-Time Member Award was bestowed to select members of the AHEPA. This is an award given to those individuals who have made it their life to do everything within their grasp to serve the fraternal Order of the Sons of Pericles. The AHEPA, along with the Sons of Pericles of Boston, thank these individuals for inspiring a new generation of leaders within the Sons of Pericles.

Attending from the Sons of Pericles Boston HUB Chapter #27 was President Jason Vergados, Vice President Alex Kreopolides and Secretary Joseph Coutlis Alshanniek. Also in attendance were three siblings, two of which were later initiated into the Sons Boston Chapter, and their sister who is aspiring to start a Maids of Athena chapter. Below are the names of the AHEPAns we honored for their selfless service to the Order. Axios!!!

HOUSTON, TX SOP CHAPTER REACTIVATION

On Monday, January 11, 2010 the Sam Houston Chapter #89 of the Sons of Pericles was reactivated in Houston, TX. The reactivation is attributed to the efforts of the Alexander the Great AHEPA Chapter in Houston along with the support and assistance of the SOP Supreme Lodge. Several AHEPA members were able to gather a group of interested young men to reactivate the Sons of Pericles Chapter.

Immediately after the members' initiation, the Chapter held officer elections. Constantine Thanos was elected as the new Chapter President. Through his leadership, the chapter looks to continue their growth by initiating more members into the chapter and fulfilling the goals of the Sons of Pericles. The Supreme Lodge looks forward to the many great things that this Chapter will accomplish for years to come. We welcome these brothers to our Order.

2nd ANNUAL VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS

After a very successful volleyball tournament on January 9th in Wyckoff, NJ, the Patritha Chapter #317 is proud to announce that the championship trophy went to the Randolph GOYA team of Randolph, NJ. They beat the Wyckoff Sons of Pericles team with scores of 25-16 & 25-20. Their team picture is below.

Contgratulations to the the Randolph GOYA team on their victory and to the Wyckoff Sons of Perciles chapter for hosting a successful tournament!

Events
Supreme Lodge
Photos
Annual Convention
Contact Us

SOP & MOA Valentine’s Dance
Albany, NY
February 5-7, 2010

2010 Western Regional Basketball Tournament & Greek Weekend
Los Angeles, CA
February 12-15, 2010

2010 Eastern Regional Basketball Tournament
Wyckoff, NJ
Chapter #317
April 10-11, 2010

Solon #61 Hall of Fame Luncheon
Waterbury, CT
Chapter #61
April 11, 2010

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