Dear Sisters,
Kalo Mina to all ! I am excited to formally begin our new year together as we take our DIstrict to even greater heights.
As you may know, our Supreme Convention was held this year in Larnaca, Cyprus in July. Our District was awarded a certificate for both "Most Members and for the "Most Initiates". Keep up the hard work ! It was a wonderful event in which our very own PDG,Antoinette Marousis-Zachariades was elected to the office of Grand Vice President. We wish her much success as she continues to work tirelessly for our Sisterhood. We also look forward to working with our newly appointed Grand Liaison Officer, Eftychia "Effie"Kirkiles,Grand Governor, Zone II who hails from Overland Park, Florida. Congratulations to the entire Grand Lodge for the 2024-25 year !
Grand President: Margaret Dritsas
Grand V. President: Antoinette Marousis-Zachariades
Grand Secretary : Gretchen Holtsinger
Grand Treasurer: Patty Didik
Grand Governor Zone I : Lainie Damaskos Christou
Grand Governor Zone II: Effie Kirkiles
Grand Governor Zone III : Christine FInch
Grand Governor Zone IV : Linda Belba
Grand Governor Zone V : Xanthe Vafopoulou
Grand Advisor to the Maids of Athena : Helen McClure
Our District Workshop will take place on Saturday, October 5th in Randolph, NJ. The information is in the attachment and I would ask that you RSVP directly to me by September 25th. This is a great event to bond with your sisters from other chapters and to learn more about the Mandatory Projects selected at the Supreme Convention , which were Water with Blessings (aka Water by Women) and Community House Damaris-Athens, Greece. The Voluntary Projects are Open Door and Little Greeks United. Our District Project continues with The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
PDG Kelly Papacristos will be honored at her Testimonial on Saturday, September 28th from 1-4 p.m. at Carlucci's Waterfront in Mount Laurel, NJ. Please see the attached invitation. Kelly worked hard for our District over the past few years and it would be great to pay tribute to her efforts.
On Thursday, October 10th, Altes #163 in Hamilton is hosting their annual Gift Auction. More information to follow.
On Thursday, October 17th, there is an opportunity to support the Open Door Project at a Charity Event at the Union League in NYC. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception and follows with a screening of the acclaimed film, "The Greek Bar Jacket" by Marianna Economou dealing with the Dior Cruise 2022 collection. The entrance fee is $125. This is a private event and seating is limited,This information is not to be posted on Facebook or any other social media. If interested in attending, please contact me before September 17th and I will forward your information to DOP Headquarters.
On October 26th, the Nike Chapter #230 in Cherry Hill invites anyone interested to their bus trip to Hyde Park, NY. The flyer is attached.
On November 15th, the Alexander Chapter #250 in Randolph is hosting a Trivia and Magic show Night, Proceeds to benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Please see attached flyer to rsvp and purchase tickets.
Wishing you a beautiful remainder of the Labor Day Weekend,
With Love in Theta Pi,
Eleni Boyadjis
District Governor #5
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