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National Philoptochos Achieves New Levels of Giving
National Philoptochos President Aphrodite Skeadas announced 2010 National Philoptochos Convention disbursements of $332,000 that included funds to the Direct Archdiocesan District and each Metropolis for special medical programs to assist families and children as well as financial assistance to Orthodox Christian senior citizens in need. These disbursements bring the total disbburstments for the period of January 1 - July 4, 2010 to $937,958, achieving new levels of giving by the organization and the Chapters.
National Philoptochos also disbursed $2,834, 861 for the two year period from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2009, again reaching new levels of giving.
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2010 National Philoptochos Convention
National Philoptochos Invites Members to Come and See
National Philoptochos President Aphrodite Skeadas, along with Convention Chairmen: Helen Ballerano, Diane Tseckares and Georgia Vlitas and Evangeline Meckras Scurtis, Metropolis of Atlanta Philoptochos Host Chairman, announce the theme for the upcoming 2010 National Philoptochos Biennial Convention on July 4ththrough 7th in Atlanta, GA: “Come and See…Witnessing our Faith in Christ through Works”.
Understanding the importance of this spiritual calling and its relevance to the Philoptochos mission, the Committee is incorporating the theme as the framework for the deliberations of the entire Convention.
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IOCC and Philoptochos Help Ethiopian Children
National Philoptochos partners with IOCC which offers humanitarian support wherever and whenever needed throughout the world. Programs provide monetary, medical and educational assistance.
A major IOCC effort is being undertaken in Ethiopia to help children prevent and treat a debilitating disease called podoconiosis.
LOCAL PHILOPTOCHOS CHAPTER HARNESSES SUPPORT OF ENTIRE PARISH COMMUNITY FOR HAITI RELIEF EFFORT
In response to the appeal of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios and National Philoptochos President Aphrodite Skeadas, the local Philoptochos Chapter of St. Demetrios Church in Rocky River, OH enlisted the support of the entire parish community to benefit the relief effort for the victims of the tragic earthquake in Haiti.
Support within the parish was overwhelming. The community was inspired by the moving remarks of Rev. James Doukas and Philoptochos Chapter President Mrs. Jeanne Paras on January 17, 2010. $1700.00 was collected and forwarded to the National Philoptochos Society, earmarked for Haiti Relief. In addition, working cooperatively, the community assembled over 200 Health Kits, which have been mailed to IOCC for distribution in Haiti. The St. Demetrios Community is planning to carry out additional projects in the months ahead as the relief effort continues and needs in Haiti are further identified.
2010
- National Philoptochos Invites Members to Come and See
- IOCC and Philotptochos help Ethiopian Children
- National Philoptochos Supports 2010 OCF Trip to the Patriatchate
- President Aphrodite Skeadas' Pascha 2010 Message
- Chapter President Letter Regarding Membership and List Servs
- Metropolis President Letter Regarding Membership and List Servs
- Chapter Membership Cover Form
- Chapter Membership Form
- Go Red Sunday - February 7, 2010
2009
- National President Aphrodite Skeadas' Christmas Message
- National Philoptochos Children's Medical Fund Luncheon Honors Archbishop Demetrios
- Care Packages for Troops Overseas
- Agiasmos of National Philoptochos Office
- National President Aphrodite Skeadas Offers Reflections - "An Orhtodox Odyssey"
- National Office Relocates
- National Board Meeting at HC/HC May 2009