Daughters of Penelope
elects Chris Papadopoulos – Canadian President
The delegates of the Daughters of Penelope, the International
Greek-American Women’s Organization elected Chris Papadopoulos, Toronto,
Ontario, its Canadian President for the year 2002-2003.
Mrs. Papadopoulos was elected to
her position on July 20, 2002, at the 80th AHEPA Family Supreme
Convention held in the beautiful city of New York.
The newly elected Canadian
President served as District #23 Governor for Eastern Canada the past two
years as well held all other positions in the District Lodge. She also
served as Daughters of Penelope Toronto Chapter President, Vice-President,
Secretary, Treasurer, Chairman of the Board and Advisory Board member.
Mrs. Papadopoulos is 21-year member of the Daughters of Penelope and past
Maids of Athena member.
Canadian President Papadopoulos
looks forward to continue to promote the programs of the AHEPA Family. She
will encourage the support of the National and Local Projects in Canada,
including scholarships for our youth and the Greek Orthodox Theological
Academy.
The Daughters of Penelope is an
organization of the AHEPA Family. AHEPA stands for American Hellenic
Educational Progressive Association. The mission statement of the AHEPA
Family is to promote the ideals of Hellenism, education, philanthropy,
civic responsibilities, family and individual excellence.
The
AHEPA Family consists of four organizations: AHEPA, Daughters of Penelope,
Sons of Pericles and Maids of Athena.