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Federation September 2016 Meeting
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley is inviting all its members to a dinner and meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, 7:30 pm at the Pontian Society “Akritai” clubhouse, 6456 Market Street, Upper Darby, PA 19082.
Nikolaos Spiliotis Elected as Federation President
Nikolaos Spiliotis was elected to the position of President of the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley on Tuesday. During the annual spring meeting hosted at the Pontian Leski in Upper Darby, elections were held for officers of the Federation for the 2016-2017 year.
Federation Election Meeting
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley is inviting all its members to a dinner and meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, 7:00 pm at the Pontian Society “Akritai” clubhouse, 6456 Market Street, Upper Darby, PA 19082. On the agenda are new elections. Price per person: $25.00
Greek Independence Day Reception
Upper Darby, PA – The St. Demetrios Greek school opened the post-parade reception event with a flag presentation. Master of ceremonies Vasiliki Tsanaktsidou welcomed the guests and honored Evzones. President Stathis Karandonis of the Federation of Hellenic Societies of greater Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley addressed the crowd and spoke about the special occasion, the…
2016 Greek Independence Day Parade: Evzones Triumphant Return to Philadelphia
“Under the Greek flag on 19th street and the Ben Franklin Parkway, a ceremonial singing of the Greek national Anthem, launched the parade. Twelve Evzones and a lieutenant led the way. Behind them leaders of the Greek community assembled along with the Eleftheria Medal recipients the Karabots, Grand Marshals Pamela and Tom Papadopoulos, and members…
Eleftheria Medal Highlights Independence Day Dinner
Cherry Hill, NJ – Three years later, the Eleftheria Medal highlights the Independence Day community banquet. Nick and Athena Karabots smiled and waved as cheers went on around them. The pair were the latest inductees into the new club created by the Federation of Hellenic Societies. Previous recipients of the medal, Rev’d Demetrios Constantelos Ph.…
Greek Independence Day Weekend Kicks Off at Philadelphia’s City Hall
Philadelphia, PA – The dry spell is over. After a 22-year lapse from the Greek Independence Day parade in Philadelphia, Greece’s Honor Guard, the Evzones, returned for their first public appearance in full attire. Yesterday, outside of city hall, the first of a three-day celebration kicked off with a flag raising ceremony at City Hall.…
Pan-Macedonian Society, Local Greek-American Owned Businesses Welcome Evzones
Philadelphia, PA – An action-packed welcome awaited the Evzone contingent of 16 soldiers which came to Philadelphia in preparation for that city’s Greek Independence Day parade. It’s the first time in about 20 years, that the Evzones – the Hellenic Presidential Guard – came and visited Philadelphia. “The Federation of Hellenic Societies of Philadelphia was informed…
Athena and Nick Karabots to Receive the Eleftheria Medal
Philadelphia, PA – The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and Greater Delaware Valley has announced that it will award the 2016 Eleftheria Medal to Athena and Nicholas Karabots for their philanthropic contributions to society. The award will be presented this Saturday evening at the annual dinner banquet at the Danielle Kousoulis Center (St. Thomas…
Presidential Proclamation – Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy, 2016
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Inspired by ancient Greece’s example, America’s Founding Fathers drew on Hellenic principles to guide our democracy in its nascence. Nearly half a century after the Stars and Stripes first flew over our country, a flag was raised on a mountaintop in Greece, and a…
Federation’s 2016 Greek Independence Day Celebration Meeting
The Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley is inviting all its members, parish councils, organization leaders, parish priests and dance instructors, to a meeting on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, 7:00 pm at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 256 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
Letter from Federation’s VP Nikolaos Spiliotis
Dear Members of the Federation, It’s this time of the year once again for all of us, Greeks and Philhellenes, to celebrate the Greek Independence Day of March 25th. Time is fast approaching and we should all prepare ourselves to honor our historical roots and heritage, to pay a tribute to those heroes that stood up…