Daughters of Penelope Helle #283

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Lynn Francis, President 

Upcoming Events

  • Wine Tasting Party: Helle Chapter 283 will end chapter business for 2010 - 2011 with an installation of officers, followed by an end-of-year celebration at the home of Kathy Cavallo on Sunday, June 12, 2:00pm - 4:30pm. Click here for an informational flyer.

We congratulate the following new officers for 2011 - 2012:

President, Jane Moore
Vice President, Katina Doulis
Recording Secretary, Zoe Anagnos
Corresponding Secretary, Barbara Koltos
Treasurer, Jane Polizos

Board of Governors:
Lynn Francis, Chairman
Diane Argerson
Kathy Cavallo

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Mission Statement: The mission of the AHEPA Family is to promote Hellenism, education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, and family & individual excellence.

The Daughters of Penelope was founded in 1929 in San Francisco as the Women’s Auxiliary of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA). The Daughters of Penelope encourages and promotes loyalty to the country in which they live; cultivates the ideals and traditions of Hellenism; promotes opportunities of education; and promotes the spirit of cooperation and works closely and in harmony with the whole AHEPA Family. The Daughters of Penelope is non-partisan and non-denominational.

The Daughters of Penelope not only help others through monetary contributions, they lend a helping hand to those in need by devoting countless hours of volunteer work to hospitals, old people’s homes, women’s and daycare centers and other charitable causes; organizing educational seminars and scholarships; establishing old age homes and women’s shelters; support their local church and make a huge difference in their community.

Helle Chapter #283 was formed in 1955 in Alexandria, VA and celebrated its 50th Anniversary in November of 2005. Helle chapter holds monthly meetings from September through May.  Meetings are usually held once a month on Sunday after church or Monday evenings at St. Katherine’s.  Social activities and special functions may be held on other days at other locations. Our chapter takes pride in sponsoring numerous civic, educational, and charitable projects as well as social activities.

Our 2010-2011 chapter theme is “Making it happen --Achieving our Potential.” We invite new members to join our chapter and help us in achieving our ideals of sisterhood as we support our philanthropic and educational projects and continue the legacy of the Daughters.