Volume 1 Issue 2 - Alexander the Great Chapter 29 Order of AHEPA

VOL. I, NO.2
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
ALEXANDER THE GREAT
Chapter 29 / Order of AHEPA
Houston, Texas
ALEXANDER THE GREAT CHAPTER 29 NEWSLETTER IS PUBLISHED SPORADICALLY IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.
JUNE 24-25, 2016
The District Convention Committee has met,
established guidelines, secured the hotel and
signed the talent for the “greatest show in
District history.”
Tha-a-a-a-t’s right, folks, “the committee” is
planning to make this thee most memorable
convention in District 16 history. The Hilton
Hotel on Post Oak is Convention Central and it’s
amid some of the most impressive eateries and
retail establishments in the entire Houston
metropolitan area.
In fact, reservations are already underway by
the locals who want to attend all the festivities
without the inconvenience of driving home at
The major profit center for this convention is
the Program Book. Volunteers will be named to
begin the sales process to ensure that all District
and Hellenic organizations have the opportunity
to advertise their groups and events.
The book will have 168 pages plus the cover,
and there are three cover pages – inside front,
inside back and back – that are considered prime
real estate for effective advertising.
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the end of the party. Standard rooms – single
and double - are only $99 per night. So, make
your reservations early to be a witness to the
amazing entertainment and major decision
making process.
Jim Mourtakos, District Governor, met with
“the committee” in early January and pledged his
support and that of his officers. Many of the
details will be revealed at our February meetings
and will provide many opportunities for our
Brothers and Sisters to get involved in the 2016
District 16 Convention that is sure to go down in
the annuls of our illustrious history.
Reasonable ad rates will prevail this year so we
can offer everyone the chance to celebrate their
families, organizations and businesses.
Full page
175.00
Half page
150.00
Quarter page 125.00
Business Card 100.00
Sales forms will be available at the next
meeting and on our site –www.AHEPA29.org.
AHEPA 29 Calendar of Events - 2016
W. Feb.10
S. Feb. 20
W. Mar. 9
S. Mar. 12
W. Apr. 13
S. May 1
F. May 6
Meeting
Spirit of Greece Wine & Cheese event
Ritualistic Meeting w/Initiation
DOP Spirit of Greece
Meeting w/Speaker @ Theo’s Restaurant
Pascha
AHEPA and DOP Host Sr. Citizens Luncheon
S. May 8 AHEPA Sunday
W. May 11 Meeting/Elections
S. June 5 AHEPA Family Brunch
W. June 8 Ritualistic Meeting
F June 24-26 District Convention - Houston
W. July 13 Meeting w/Speaker/Installation
July 24-30 2016 Supreme Convention – Las Vegas
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:15 pm at AGOC. www.AHEPA29.org
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“All in for ALS” – Texas Hold’em Tournament
Help us start a poker tournament. We have one free seat at the tournament at the ALS Texas Hold’em
Tournament so we organized a private gathering at Theo’s Thursday, January 21, 2016. Buy in was $75 and
included dinner and drinks. First prize was a ticket to the ALS Tournament. Spectators paid $35 to watch.
Can you name the players?
Officers: 2015-16
President - Doug Harris
Vice President - Jim Verges Treasurer - Mike Spartalis Secretary - Mel Mamula
Captain of the Guard -Ernie Papavasiliou Parliamentarian - Alex Katsafanas Sentinel - Artie Tripoli
Board of Governors: 2015-16
Jim Verges – Chairman Gus Angelo, James Athanasion, Denny Michalopoulis, Ernie Papavasiliou,
Tom Pearson, Sr., Bill Serletis
National Office: 202.232.6300 /AHEPA.org / Doug Harris – 713.569.7716 / AHEPA29.org
Reaching Beyond
Our Reach . . .
Houston, Texas
Celebrating 92 Years of Our Chapter’s Service to Our Community.