Message from the National President of Philoptochos

Message from the National President of Philoptochos

December 15, 2011

Esteemed Philoptochos Sisters,

On behalf of the National Philoptochos Society I was honored to witness the Enthronement of His Eminence Metropolitan Savas on December 8, 2011 at the Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Pittsburgh, Pa.

The Enthronement Service, in the presnce of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, hierarchs, cleregy, distinguished guests and Orthodox faithful, was a demonstration of beauty and tradition of Orthodoxia. Metropolitan Savas of Pittsburgh spoke of our faith's unchanging continuity and challenged the faithful to use new technology to bring the Gospel to all.

Under the High Pagtronage of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, the CMF Luncheon was enourmously successful with over 650 people in attendance and more than $200,000 distributed to Direct Archdiocesan District hospitals and foundations. Remaining funds will be placed in the National Philoptochos Society Children's Medical Fund for future distribution.

Heartfelt gratitude is extended to His Grace Bishop Andonios for his spiritual blessings and for his positive guidance and assistance to the event leadership contrubuting to the outstading weekend.

CONGRATUIATIONS to CMF Luncheon Chair Maria Skiadas, Co-Chairs Stella Fiorention, Lily Katos and Stella Pantelidis, DAD Philoptochos Board, National Board Committee members and our faithful National Office staff for producing an unforgetable weekend culminating with the Luncheon. We congratulate this year's honoree Evan Mekras Scurtis and thank her for her enourmous heart. The angelic voices of the Archdiocesan Youth Choir offered heavenly sounds of love and joy. The Luncheon attendees were moved by testimony offered by parents who shared personal accounts and triumphs.

I extend gratitude to the National Board for traveling sometimes great distances to Connecticut to share in demonstration of solidarity and support to the Direct Archdiocesan District Philoptochos. Again, we had exceptional representation from the National Board- 75 Board members not only atteneded the Luncheon, but worked, shopped, contributed, encouraged and offered good will.

Looing ahead to 2012, in addition to our National Ministries which are works in progress, let us continue to invite, embrace and involved new Philtopchos stewards. Two Metropolis Luncheons are schedulated to benefit the Philotpcos Center of Philanthropy. The first will take place in the Metropolis of New Jersey on February 4, 2012, and the second in the Metroplis of Atlanta on March 17, 2012. Peceding the Luncheon in Atlanta, the National Board will convene its spring meeting on Friday, March 16. I thank Presidents Anne Michals and Laura Nixon for their great support.

The National Philoptochos Biennial Convention will convene in the Holy Metropolis of San Francisco in Phoenix, Az on July 1 to July 4, 2012. We are fortunate to have three superstar co-chairs leading the way-Kathy Gabriel, Jeannie Ranglas and Diane Tseckares. mark your calendars so that we may be together to celebrate our 80th and to plan for the next 80 great years of Philoptochos service.

Merry and Blessed Christmas to you and yours- and best wishes for 2012!

With love,

Aphrodite

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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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Did you know this is the 80th anniversary of the establishment of our Philoptochos?

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