AMERICAN HELLENIC CONGRESS (A.H.C.)
18894 Valencia, Northville Twp., MI 48168
Tel: (248) 596-9662 Fax: (248) 596-9778
E-mail: AHCorg@sbcglobal.net
August 30, 2007
Dear Friend,
As we are all too aware, over the last several weeks, Greece has experienced its worse series of wild fires in recorded history. Nearly 500,000 acres of pristine forests, farm land, and villages have been destroyed. Additionally, at last count 65 and maybe more people have lost their lives and thousand left injured and homeless. The costs of the destruction, in terms of human loss, property damage, economic dislocation, and reduced tourism to our beautiful motherland is only now becoming apparent.
Many of you have already expressed an interest to help. The danger, as we have all seen in New Orleans, is the waste that occurs when action is not coordinated and focused where most needed. For this reason, the American Hellenic Congress in cooperation with local Michigan Greek-American fraternal organizations, along with other local groups, are requesting that you join us in formulating a plan of action to support those who are suffering in Greece and to try to restore the lost forests and farm lands.
On Tuesday, September 4, 2007, the board of the American Hellenic Congress in conjunction with the World Council for Hellenes Abroad (SAE) invites you to attend a meeting of concerned citizens to explore how we can coordinate and help our fellow Greeks. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Banquet Hall of Dimitri’s on the Avenue (formerly the City Tavern) at 14316 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn (between Greenfield and Schaefer) (313-584-1515).
Mr. Ted Spyropoulos, Coordinator of S.A.E. based in Chicago will be in attendance. He will share with us the assistance plans presently underway and what we can do to help our beloved Greece.
Your attendance and support would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dimitri Pallas, M. D.
President
A.H.C.
