National Philoptochos President Aphrodite Skeadas Announces Relocation of National Philoptochos Office

NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS PRESIDENT APHRODITE SKEADAS ANNOUNCES RELOCATION OF NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS OFFICE

July 6, 2009

Dear National Board Members, Chapter Presidents and Members of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society,

I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying the beautiful summer season which presents us with our Lord's glory in such abundance.

I am excited to share with you excellent news!  As of July 8, 2009, the National Philoptochos Society is relocating to a beautiful new home for two years. The new address is 7 West 55th Street, New York, NY  10019.  The new telephone number is 212.977.7770 and the fax number is 212.977.7784.  Our National Office is situated on the seventh floor of a building adjacent to and part of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church (FAPC).

National Philoptochos is particularly pleased to house its National Office within a church environment and the FAPC is similarly enthusiastic that they are providing space to the duly accredited women's philanthropic society of the Greek Orthodox Church of America.  You may visit their web site www.fapc.org for information, photographs and their community involvement.

This has been an emotional and arduous process for all involved.  However, two individual Philoptochos volunteers must be recognized for their significant contributions.  I sincerely thank Kassandra Romas, our National Philoptochos Office Relocation Chairperson, who with her committee worked diligently and tirelessly to locate the best possible and cost efficient space for our organization.  Kassandra and the Committee have succeeded most beautifully.

I warmly thank Anita Kartalopoulos, our National Philoptochos Board Legal Advisor.  Anita proudly and professionally represented National Philoptochos in the entire legal process including the detailed lease execution.  Anita confidently and competently completed the process that will permit the seamless continuation of our philanthropic operations.

As we leave our present location, we thank Rev. Fr. Frank Marangos and the entire Holy Trinity Cathedral community for housing the National Philoptochos office for so many years. We also thank the anonymous donor who has underwritten almost the entire first year's rent for the new office and has pledged an equal amount for the second year of the two year office rental.

Securing a new office location is a milestone in Philoptochos' history.  It marks the commencement of the long term goal established at the National Board Meeting in May, 2009 at Hellenic College and Holy Cross School of Theology where the National Board unanimously passed a resolution to purchase a permanent National Philoptochos home for future generations. 

Congratulations to all Philoptochos.  Every member is invited and welcomed to visit our secure and comfortable National Office.

Yours in Christ,
Aphrodite Skeadas