National Philoptochos Achieving Success

National Philoptochos President Georgia Skeadas in her 2008 membeship letter to the Chapters throughout the country stated, "As we begin our activities in 2008, we are reminded that we are, once again, in the Convention year, as well as celebrating over 77 years of philanthropy, since the Society was founded in 1931." 

"This past year, we experienced a major disaster, the devastating fires in Greece.  Our Philoptochos Chapters responded immediately and generously.  This could never have been accomplished without the continued growth and enthusiasm of our Philoptochos members. We have started many new, and we have continued many existing philanthropic projects, as well as initiating the Warm Up America Afghan Project, the Nouna Project, the Literacy Program and, in the new year the National Philoptochos Autism Program.

At the Children's Medical Fund Luncheon in November 2007 in Newport Beach, California, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios aptly stated that ‘there is no limit to what we are called to do,' and he urged the Philoptochos women to ‘spread this benevolent power.'  We are in the age of philanthropy - and Philoptochos is at the forefront, to respond to the crises and problems facing our contemporary world."

Chapters begin their membership commitment in January of each year and must be in good standing with membership to participate in the National Philoptochos Biennial Convention this July in Washington, D.C.  Chapters are encouraged to reach out to new members and to participate fully in the upcoming Convention in order to be a part of moving Philoptochos forward into the future.