L100 in Action - Issue #5 (May 2009)

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May 2009 | Issue #5

News In Action


Stefanie Roumeliotes, Maria Nanis, & Mike A. Manatos

L100 PARTNERS KICK OFF MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN

Leadership 100 Partners, the young professional organization created by Leadership 100 to pass its mission on to the next generation, kicked off the first event of a nation wide membership campaign in Washington DC. Under the capable leadership of Mike Manatos, a reception took place at The Source, a restaurant in the Newseum, the popular interactive news museum, in the nation’s capital on April 30. A group of some 30 young and impressive Greek-American professionals gathered to hear the story of Leadership 100 and to share in an evening of fellowship.

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Leadership 100 News


Gregory C. Pappas

Gabby Awards Ceremony

Greek America Magazine--the nation's most widely circulated periodical for Greek Americans will launch the first--and only--full awards program, recognizing excellence amongst Greek Americans on June 19th in Chicago. The Gabby Awards was conceived and founded by Gregory C. Pappas, publisher of Greek America Magazine and a member of Leadership 100. Aiming to become the Greek American community's premier award brand, The Gabby Awards were launched in Chicago on February 27th at a launch party with several hundred guests present, followed by a similar event in New York City a week later on March 12th.

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George D. Behrakis

Behrakis Honored at Hellenic Times Gala

George D. Behrakis, a life-time Chairman Emeritus of Leadership 100, was the honoree at the 18th annual gala of The Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund on May 16, receiving the Humanitarian Leadership Award. Behrakis, who served as Chairman of Leadership 100 from 2006 to 2008, was designated a life-time Chairman Emeritus joining his predecessor as Chairman, John A. Payiavlas and the five life-time Founders, Andrew A. Athens, Arthur C. Anton, George K. Chimples, Peter M. Dion and Michael Jaharis. Payiavlas and Behrakis replaced two of the deceased founders, George P. Kokalis and Thomas A. Athens.

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Member News


Margo & John Catsimatidis

Cathedral To Honor John and Margo Catsimatidis
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City will honor John and Margo Catsimatidis, long-time members of Leadership 100, noted for their business and charitable leadership, on the occasion of the 74th Annual Cathedral Gala on June 7.

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Peter Karmanos, Jr.

Karmanos To Be Honored
The Alpha Omega Council will honor Peter Karmanos, Jr., a member of Leadership 100, with its Annual Lifetime Achievement Award. Known as one of the country’s premier businessmen and currently CEO of Compuware Corporation, Karmanos is the owner of the NHL Carolina Hurricanes, a founder and sponsor of youth hockey programs in Michigan, and a committed philanthropist, particularly in the area of breast cancer research.