Why Join AHEPA Presentation. American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association

7/28/2019 Why Join AHEPA Presentation. American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association

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Why should I be a member

of AHEPA?

Ask yourself - Why are you a member?


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THE MISSION OF AHEPA

What is our Mission?


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THE MISSION OF AHEPA

The Mission of the AHEPA Family is topromote Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy,

Civic Responsibility, Family and Individual

Excellence.


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Questions

Why should I take time from my life, family

and business for AHEPA?

Why should I volunteer my time for AHEPA?

I joined AHEPA but I dont have time to help.

It costs too much to participate in all eventsand activities.


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I am a member because

I want to be involved in Civic Responsibility in my

community,

I want to Give Back to my community,

I want to Make a Difference in my community,

I want to be effective and make a positive impact in the

world,

I want to enjoy working with people who share my

moral values and belief

I want to be in a Brotherhood


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Business?

You want to develop business

networks

You want to grow your business

You want to Support otherBrothers businesses

But, we are not a business only


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Association

AHEPA is NOT a club

we are a fraternal association and brotherhood

Financial obligationIts a small price to pay

There is a hierarchy of leadership and rules

AHEPA Domain

Supreme Lodge

District Lodge

Chapters


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Social?

You want to make new friends

You want to meet new people

You want to have fun

You want to promote Excellence

To your family, To yourself,

To your friends


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Hellenism?

Want to be part of promoting the Hellenic ideals

Education

Scholarships Journey to Greece program

Philanthropy

Fundraising



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Why we are members

We know that our presence makes a difference

There is opportunity for personal growth

The feeling of being capable to handle the tasks offered

The joy of accomplishing tasks

Enjoy the sense of belonging and teamwork

Being involved in the process Have the opportunity for advancement

Feeling appreciated and receiving public and private recognition



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Progressive

Always moving forward

Growth and Expansion

Building on solid foundation

Use technology to grow

Always interested in new ideas and opportunities

Continuously educating oneself always learning

Learn tolerance, Deal with conflicting opinions

Always rememberWe are all Brothers



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American organization

We are an American organization

We are a non-profit group

Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

English is the official language

Non Political

Non Sectarian

Have rituals, but not Masonic

Strong supporters of OrthodoxChurch

Fight for Equal Rights for all


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Can a non Greek join AHEPA?

Yes.

The Order of Ahepa, the American Hellenic

Educational Progressive Association, "founded in

Atlanta, Georgia, July, 1922," has been open to the

membership of all Phil-Hellenes, friends of Greek

culture, since its inception. Neither is membership

limited to Orthodox Christians.


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Welcome to AHEPA

Welcome to your Brotherhoodwww.ahepa.org

www.ahepahellas.org
http://www.ahepa.org/http://www.ahepa.org/

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Why Join AHEPA Presentation. American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association