Looking Forward: The Future Is Something We Create Not Something We Enter

NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS BIENNIAL CONVENTION
LOOKING FORWARD

"The Future Is Something We Create
Not Something We Enter"

In keeping with the 2008 National Philoptochos Convention theme: Looking Forward, "The Future Is Something We Create Not Something We Enter",  the Convention Program has been designed as a unique forum for Looking Forward to the future Philoptochos - a new vision - a new spirit - a new day - a new opportunity.  Together the delegates will create a blueprint for the future of Philoptochos and its philanthropic work, beginning the next great chapter in the accomplishment of Philoptochos history.

Convention Highlights

• Convention General Assemblies will convene Sunday through Thursday and are filled with high quality content and interaction to maximize the opportunity for building relationships across the Philoptochos Society.
• Business includes Budget Review, By Laws Review, Resolutions, Newly Revamped Philoptochos Website, Chapter Awards Presentations, Chapter Challenge Program Announcements and reports on National Commitments including: The Ecumenical Patriarchate, Saint Basil Academy, Orthodox Christian Mission Center and Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology..
• The Standards of Excellence Institute and its subsidiary, the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations, a team of experienced professionals dedicated to improving the operation and management of nonprofit groups like Philoptochos, will facilitate interactive Roundtable Discussion Groups. Two of their experts will speak on the topics of Compassionate Giving, Effective Fundraising and Membership. This innovative program will educate and guide Philoptochos members at all levels of the organization.
• The Philoptochos Banquet theme "Promoting Children's Literacy" features Former Assistant Secretary of State Barbara Spyridon Pope as Toastmistress. The evening celebrates Philoptochos accomplishments and will honor one outstanding woman of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society from the Direct Archdiocesan District and each Metropolis with the newly established AGAPE Award that symbolizes All Generations Accomplishing Philanthropic Endeavors. The festive centerpieces comprised of children's books will be donated to Washington D.C. inter-city schools.
• The cultural experience of being in the nation's capital and the camaraderie and fellowship of the Convention and the Clergy Laity Congress attendees all make for a wonderful week with members energized to return to their chapter with a renewed commitment to the future Philoptochos.