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Calendar of Events

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FEBRUARY 5:   GO RED SUNDAY....jOIN THE DRIVE TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CALL TO RAISE AWARENESS  OF HEART DISEASE, WHICH IS THE NUMBER ONE KILLER OF AMERICAN WOMEN.

  NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS ASKS ALL WOMEN TO WEAR RED IN SUPPORT OF THE DRIVE BY  WEARING RED TO SUPPORT THIS MOVEMENT!
 
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Thursday, February 9, 2012The Philoptochos of Holy Trinity, Hicksville, NY
presents "Once Upn a Fashion Show", dinner at the Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jerich Turnpike, Woodbury, at 7 p.m.   The event will feature an American-European designer fashion show in an enchanted musical extravganza, presented by Debra Van Horn.   Tickets are $ 65 per person.  For reservations, contact Ourania Georgiou, at 516-933 0769  or Irene Artemou at 516- 938 5037.

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Saturday, February 11, 2012:  the Ladies Philoptochos of Panaghia of Island Park invites you to their  "Masquerade Ball" featuring live music.   Festive attire is optional!   donation $ 30.  with children free!!!   For reservations,  call church office at 516 432 4086, or Mary Demas, 516 608 4175 or Angie Triandafillou at 516 868 5738 who are chairladies of the event!

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Sunday, February 12, St. Helen's Philoptochos of West Babylon invited one and all to their annual Winter Gala presenting  an evening of wining, dancing and great food.   $60 per person.   5 p.m. in the evening at Chateau La Mer, Lindenhurst, NY.  RSVP viat email at
annsbaby60@gmail.com, or 516-242 2587.

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Saturday, March 31, 2012:   Our DAD One Day Conference open to all the chapters, especially to the new officers in each chapter!   Please make every effort to attend this very important meeting which will give  information about the role of the president and her board in how to follow  the guidelines of our National Philoptochos.   The conference will be held from 9 am to 3 pm, at the
Holy TrinityCathedral, 319 East 79 Street, New York. For additional information, contact Maria Skiadas, DAD President at smc1651@aol.com

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Sunday, April 22, 2012:  The Ladies Phloptochos of Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church cordially invites you to enjoy a "Night of Laughter"  featuring BASILE, at the Prophet Elias Community Center, 15 Leroy Avenue, Yonkers, NY.  Doors open at 5:30, with the show starting at 7 p.m.   Prepaid tickets:  $ 60 for adults, $ 40 for l8 and under.  At the door:  $70 for adults, $ 40 for l8 and under.   Reservations:  Marie Xenos:  914-693 1130, Virginia Petas at 914 478 1185, or the church office at 914 963 3638.   Email:  917969721@
mms.att.net.   Refreshments and appetizers will be served!

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Thursday, April 26, 2012:   The Philoptochos Chapter of Saint Markella, Wantagh, will be presenting their annual Spring Event.  Save the date!   Details to follow!

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012:  Holy Cross Philoptochos of Whitestone is having heir annual Spring Dinner at the Chateau Brian.   Watch for additional details!

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Thursday, May 10, 2012:  St. Anna's Philoptochos, Cathedral of St. Paul, Hempstead, presents their annual dinner event at the Inn at New Hyde Park.  Save the date for a fun filled evening!

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012:  St. Demetrios Philoptochos of Jamaica presents their annual Spring Luncheon at the Swan Club, 8 Scudders Lane, Roslyn Harbor.  Details to follow!

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Saturday, May 19, 2012:   Ronald McDonald House New York, Greek Division, holds its annual "Walk A Thon".   Meet to support this annual event.   405 East 73 Street, NY, between lst  and York Avenues.   Reigstration is set for 9 am. and the walk begins promptly at 11 am.   Registration fee is $ 15 per participant.   Questions:  Contact the Greek Division at 212 639 0188.
Hope to see many of you there!
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July 1-4:  The 2012 National Philoptochos Convention will take place in the Holy Metropolis of San Francisco at the JW Mariott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix Az.   The National Board will meet on Saturday, June 30, 2012.   The Delegates will convene from July 1 through July 4, 2012.  Tri -Chairs of this most significant national biennial conference are Third Vice President, Kathy Gabriel;   San Fransisco Metropolis President, Jeannie Ranglas, and National Board member Diane Tsechares.  Please circle the date and plan to attend this inspiring and important event in our Philoptochos. 

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Sunday, October 14, 2012:  The Nassau Suffolk Queens Combined Philoptochos  (NSQ) chapters are hosting a gala fundraiser.  This fundraiser is held every two years under the direction of the fourteen sister chapters of Philoptochos from Nassau, Suffolk and Queens..   This event will be held at 4 plm. at the Community Center of the Church of the Assumptio, 430 Sheep Pasture road, Port Jefferson Station.   This will be a dinner dance.   Admission is $ 50 per person.  Please plan to attend!   Reservation details will follow!

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Direct Archdiocesan Conference, May, 2011

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2010 National Philoptochos Convention
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Members from our Diocese at the Convention
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  Great News!

The National Philoptochos Society 2011 Children's Medical Fund Luncheon awards grants to hospitals around the country to support children's pediatric centers.  

  This year, 32 institutions applied.

The following are  the Grant Recipients that will be receiving funds  

  1. Arts of Healing- New Canaan , CT  
2. Children's National Medical Center- Washington D.C.  
3. Children's Tumor Foundation, New York, NY  
4. Columbia University Medical Center, NY,NY,  
5. Incurable Illness Foundation, Brooklyn, New York     Path Family Center  
6. Kids in Crisis, Cos Cob, Ct.  
7. Lea's Foundation for Leukemia Research, Inc. Hartford, Ct.  
8. Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, Columbia university Medical Center, NY, NY  
9. N.Y. Presbyterian Hospital, NY, NY  
10.  NY- Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, NY, NY  
11. New York University Hospitals Center,NY,NY  
12. Port Washington Special Education PTA - SEPTA       Port Washington, NY   13. Queens Children's Psychiatric Center, Belle rose, NY  
14. ROSSCO ,Stamford School Community Organization, Inc,        Stamford, CT.  
15. St. Mary's Hospital for Children, Bayside, NY 

Congratulations!  

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IMPORTANT DATE TO REMEMBER:
The 2012 National Philoptochos Convention will take place in the Holy Metropolis of San Francisco at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, AZ.   
The National Board of Philoptochos will meet on Saturday, June 30, 2012.
The Delegates will convene from July 1 through July 4, 2012.
Tri Chairs of this most significant national bienniel conference are:
Third Vice President Kathy Gabriel
San Franciso Metropolis President Jeannie Ranglas
and National Board Member Diane Tseckares.
Please circle the date and plan to attend his inspiring and important event  in our Philoptochos.   July1-4 2012.
See you in Phoenix!
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  to:  Chapter Presidents:  
Forward information about your chapter's events to promote your functions.  Be sure to include date, time, location, and contact individuals.
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Did you know this is the 80th anniversary of the establishment of our Philoptochos?
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