The Board of Trustees, meeting at the 19^th Annual Leadership 100 Conference, elected Constantine G. Caras of Wilmington, Delaware as Chairman; Charles H Cotros of Memphis, Tennessee as Vice-Chairman; and George S. Tsandikos of Greenwich, Connecticut as Treasurer. Kassandra L. Romas of Short Hills, New Jersey continues to serve as Secretary. The Board also elected Tsandikos along with John A. Catsimatidis and Peter J. Pappas of New York to the Executive Committee and, most significantly, seven new members, representing the greatest diversity to date, were elected to the Board of Trustees. read more

Financial Crisis Inquiry Continues

The 10-member bipartisan Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission established in 2009 to examine the causes of the biggest economic downturn since the Great Depression continued televised hearings into the near-collapse of the financial system in 2008. Two prominent members of Leadership 100 serve on the commission, Phil Angelides, the former California Treasurer, who was appointed Chairman, and Byron Georgiou of Las Vegas, Nevada who has had a long career in the private and public sector in government service, business and law, and has spent most of the last decade investigating and prosecuting financial fraud. He is currently the President of Georgiou Enterprises and has had a leadership role in the historic litigations prosecuting financial fraud on behalf of defrauded investors at Enron, WorldCom, Dynegy, AOLTimeWarner, and UnitedHealth. He holds a Juris Doctor degree magna cum laude from Harvard Law School. read more

National Leadership 100 Sunday

The Second National Leadership 100 Sunday will be observed on Sunday October 17, 2010 in Greek Orthodox parishes across the country, according to Constantine G. Caras, Leadership 100 Chairman and the Chairman of the first observance of National Leadership 100 Sunday in 2009. Caras also announced that he had appointed Michael R. Henry, a member of the Board of Trustees, to be Chairman of the 2010 observance. read more

Helen Nicozisis Honored

Helen Bakalis Nicozisis, a long-time member of Leadership 100, was honored for her leadership and philanthropy last November at the annual Chrysanthemum Ball of the Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York City. A Trustee and Past President of the Board of Directors of Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC), she was the first lay person and woman to be elected to that position. She served on the organization’s board for more than two decades and chaired its capital campaign for some five years, which led to the construction of the Archbishop Anastasios and Archbishop Demetrios Missionary Training and Administration Building, its new headquarters in St. Augustine, Florida. read more

Caras and Kontos Couple Honorees at Expo

Leadership 100 Chairman, Constantine G. Caras, and long-time members, Evripides (Evris) and Evangelia (Eva) Kontos were honored at the 19^th Hermes Expo Dinner Dance and Awards Ceremony Saturday April 24, 2010 at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City. The Hermes Expo International included a trade exhibition and Green Symposium. In addition, The Hellenic Medical Association hosted their first ever CME (Continuing Medical Education) at the Expo and young professionals, SAE USA Youth, hosted their mentor fair  in conjunction with the National Hellenic Student Association whose conference also took place at the Expo. read more

George Marcus Awarded

George M. Marcus, a long-time member of the Leadership 100 Executive Committee and Board of Trustees, was honored with The Aristeio Award of the American Hellenic Council of California on April 17. read more

National Leadership 100 Sunday

His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios has issued an Encyclical on behalf of the Holy Eparchial Synod designating October 18, 2009 as National Leadership 100 Sunday. The date was chosen as the Sunday prior to the Feast of St. Iakovos, a tribute to Archbishop Iakovos of Blessed Memory, the visionary Founder and namesake of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund. read more

22 New Memberships

The National Membership Committee, under the Chairmanship of Thomas L. Demakes, succeeded in recruiting 22 new memberships toward the 2009 goal of 50. There are now 825 members with 397 fulfilled members and 86 Leadership 100 Partners. read more

Stephanopoulos, Pelecanos & Argyros To Highlight Conference

George Stephanopoulos, host of ABC's "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" and ABC News's Chief Washington Correspondent, who was President Clinton's senior political advisor and Communications Director; George Pelecanos, the award- winning author, film and television producer whose newest book,The Way Home, was on President Obama's reading list this summer; and George Argyros, former United States Ambassador to Spain and one of America's foremost real estate investors, will highlight the 19th Annual Leadership 100 Conference at Hotel del Coronado, Coronado, California, from February 4-7, 2010. read more

Andrew Athens Honored

Andrew A. Athens, a Founding Member and the first Chairman of Leadership 100, who is also National Chairman of the United Hellenic American Congress (UHAC), President and Founder of hellenicare and Honorary President of the World Council of Hellenes (SAE), received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Law from the American College of Greece in recognition of his outstanding service to others and extraordinary achievements. The degree was conferred at Peace and Friendship Stadium in Neo Faliro, Greece on Saturday, June 27, 2009. read more

Museum Wing Named for Behrakis Couple
The George D. and Margo Behrakis Art of the Ancient World Wing was dedicated at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston on September 12. Behrakis, Chairman Emeritus of Leadership 100, and with his wife, Margo, long-time members of Leadership 100 and the hosts of the 25th Anniversary Celebration Conference last February in Puerto Rico, is among seven of the Museum, who have contributed $25 million or more during their lifetime of giving. A noted philanthropist and innovative pioneer in the pharmaceutical industry, he sold Muro Pharmaceutical Inc. in 1998. read more

Pappajohn Sculpture Park Opens

The Pappajohn Sculpture Park, a collection of 24 sculptures valued at $40 million and sitting on 4.4 acres of green space in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, opened with a stirring celebration on Sunday, September 27 with a crowd of more than 1,000 in attendance as state and city leaders thanked the principal benefactors, John and Mary Pappajohn, long-time members of Leadership 100. read more

Grants To Continue

The Leadership 100 Board of Directors at its meeting in New York City on May 29, 2009 voted unanimously to fund its grant commitments for 2008, 2009 and 2010 for a total of $2 million. Total grant commitments since the inception of the organization in 1984 will now reach $30 million in 2010, an average of $1.2 million a year. read more

New York Membership Event

Leadership 100 members and prospects, 60 in all, were hosted once again at Kellarirs Parea in the Gramercy Park section of New York City on Thursday, May 28, to continue the 25th sup Anniversary Membership Campaign into 2009, with a goal of 50 members. Last year, a similar event helped the 2008 goal reach 50 new members. Peter J. Pappas, Membership Chairman for the Direct Archdiocesan District and co-owner of the restaurant with James, George and PeterPantelidis, served as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. read more

OCMC Dedicates New Building

The new Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) Archbishop Anastasios and Archbishop Demetrios Missionary Training and Administration Building was dedicated during the two-day festivities of May 20-21 in St. Augustine, Florida. The new building was named in honor of Archbishop Anastasios of Tirana, Durres, and All Albania and Archbishop Demetrios of America, who led the ceremonies. Archbishop Demetrios presided over the service along with Archbishop Anastasios and Metropolitan Jonah, the leading hierarch of the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). Leadership 100 assisted in the start up funding of the OCMC, providing a total of $791,000 in grants, according to Paulette Polulos, Acting Executive Director of the organization, who attended the ceremonies. In addition, Lou Nicozisis, a member of the Leadership 100 Executive Committee, and Helen Nicozisis, a member of Leadership 100 and former President and current member of the OCMC Board of Directors, along with L100 members John Daskalakis and Cina Daskalakis, also a member of the OCMC Board of Directors, were recognized for their untiring efforts in raising funds for the new building and coordinating the ceremonies. read more

Cathedral Honors Catsimatidis Couple

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New York presented John and Margo Catsimatidis, long-time members of Leadership 100,with the 25 Holy Trinity Award at the 74th Annual Cathedral Gala on June 7. Noted for their business and charitable leadership, John and Margo, received commendations of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, U.S. Representative Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe of Maine,Governor Edward G. Rendell of Pennsylvania and many other notables and organizations. read more

Demakes Elected To Board Of Trustees

Thomas L. Demakes of Swampscott, MA, National Membership Chairman of Leadership 100, was elected to the Board of Trustees to fill the vacancy of George D. Behrakis, who 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). read more

Parthenis Named Chairman of Strategy and Planning Committee

Peter P. Parthenis of Inverness, IL was appointed Chairman of the newly-formed Strategy and Planning Committee by Stephen G. Yeonas, Leadership 100 Chairman. The new committee will develop a five-year strategic plan for the institutional advancement of Leadership 100 in all areas, including membership growth, finances, organization and management and communications. read more

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. read more

Gabby Awards Ceremony
 
Greek America Magazine--the nation's most widely circulated periodical for Greek Americans will launch the first--and only--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. read more

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. read more 

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. read more

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, Mr. 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. read more
 
5 Minute Challenge

The National Membership Committee of Leadership 100, under the Chairmanship of Thomas L. Demakes, will launch the “5 Minute Challenge” campaign in an appeal in May to all members in order to recruit 50 new members in 2009. Already, 5 new members have joined. read more

Behrakis To Be Honored   
 
George D. Behrakis, a life-time Chairman Emeritus of Leadership 100, will be the honoree at the 18th annual gala of The Hellenic Time 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 of the 25-year-old organization 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. read more

Seminarians Visit L100    
  
Some 21 Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology seniors visited the Leadership 100 offices in the Olympic Tower in New York City on April 2 as part of their annual Archdiocesan Seminar. Of those, three were deacons, Dn. Thomas Guerry, Dn. Jason Roll and Dn. Phillip Philemon Patitsas and three women Master of Divinity candidates planning to work within the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, Mindy Brand, Elizabeth Nichols and Priscilla Callos. read more

First Lady Of Leadership    
 
L100 in Action for February and The Leader Spring 2009, in reporting that the Board of Trustees of Leadership 100 had elected Kassandra L. Romas of Short Hills, NJ as Secretary, the first woman to be named an officer of the organization, should also have noted that the longest serving woman on the Board of Trustees was Evanthea (“Eve”) N. Condakes of Swampscott, MA, not Evangeline Condakes of eternal memory, who was Eve’s sister-in-law. We regret the error and our apologies go to Eve, who we all know and love as the “First Lady of Leadership 100.” Eve served on the Leadership 100 Board from 1995 until 2009, the first woman appointed to the Board by Archbishop Iakovos of eternal memory and the first subsequently elected to the Board. For several years she was the only woman to serve on the Board. read more

Dr. Constantine Papadakis Dies    
 
Dr. Constantine Papadakis, the Drexel University President who is credited with raising the endowment, enrollment and profile of the one-time commuter school, died of complications from lung cancer on Sunday, April 5. He was 63 and was a prominent member of Leadership 100. Stephen G. Yeonas, Chairman of Leadership 100, said on hearing of the news: “Taki Papadakis’ legacy in advancing education and Hellenic ideals will live on and influence the lives of many of our young people and our society. To him, education was the most important gift we could give our children and he encouraged our youth to be diligent in their studies and to strive for perfection. His genuine warmth, love and support for all humankind are the greatest gifts he leaves behind. Leadership 100, the academic world and our nation have lost a great leader.” read more
 
James P. Pamel, Longtime Trustee, Dies    
  
James P. Pamel, a longtime member of the Leadership 100 Board of Trustees, died Saturday, April 25. He was an Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate since 1984 and served as a member of the  National Archdiocesan Council and the Councils of the Metropolis of Detroit and the parish of St. George in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Pamel, who was 85 at the time of his death, served on the Leadership 100 Board of Trustees from early 1987 to February of 2009. He also served as President of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Troy, Michigan. read more

Onassis Foundation Joins

Aristotle S. Onassis died on March 15, 1975. At that time, the Alexander S. Onassis Public benefit Foundation amounted to no more than a few lines in his will and the express instruction that it was to bear the name of Alexander S. Onassis, his son, who had pre-deceased him, wishing to preserve his memory. On October 24, 2000, the Alexander S.Onassis Public Benefit Foundation (USA) celebrated its inauguration and the opening of the Onassis Cultural Center, housed in The Olympic Tower at 645 Fifth Avenue in New York City. In 2005, the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100Endowment Fund, organized in 1984 as the vision of the late Archbishop Iakovos, Primate of North and South America, tosupport the National Ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese and advance Orthodoxy and Hellenism in America, moved its offices to The Olympic Tower, becoming a neighbor of the Onassis Foundation and cooperating with it in promoting Hellenism in the premiere venue of Hellenic culture in the United States. read more

Grants Go to Holy Cross, Home Missions and Clergy in Need

The Leadership 100 Grant Fund, under the chairmanship of Charles H. Cotros, which has raised $1,071,350 in cash and pledges from Leadership 100 members in the face of the economic downturn, has distributed $500,000 million to Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology to continue support of scholarships for seminarians studying for the priesthood. Another $500,000 will go to the school in August. In addition $20,000 has been given to the Home Missions Program of the Department of Outreach and Evangelism of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese to supplement salaries of priests serving in struggling parishes across the country and $6,600 to Retired Clergy and Presvyteras in need.  Since its beginning 25 years ago, Leadership 100 has supported the Home Missions Program with more than $1million in grants. read more

Archbishop Demetrios Chair Established

The President of Fordham University, Fr. Joseph M. McShane, S.J. announced Tuesday Feb. 17, a Jaharis Family Foundation gift establishing the Archbishop Demetrios Chair in Orthodox Theology and Culture as part of the Orthodox Christian Studies Program of this renowned Roman-Catholic Jesuit University in New York. The announcement came at the conclusion of the Sixth Annual Orthodoxy in America Lecture given this year by Fr. Stanley Harakas, ThD, who is the Archbishop Iakovos Professor of Orthodox Theology Emeritus at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. Fr. Harakas’ topic The Future of Orthodox Christianity in America: A Normative Approach captivated his diverse audience of academics, clergymen, students and laymen. He outlined the threats and pitfalls but also the opportunities of the social and cultural reality in America and suggested ways of what we need to do and ought to do, as Orthodox. read more

Archbishop Iakovos Museum Iconography Dedicated

At the end of last year, Paulette Poulos, long-time Executive Assistant to Archbishop Iakovos, and Executive Director (Interim) of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund, was on hand for the dedication of the spectacular iconography at the Archbishop Iakovos Museum. Part of the Archbishop Iakovos Library and Learning Resource Center, the only capital project supported by Leadership, which gave a grant of $1 million for its establishment at Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology in Brookline, MA. read more

Tiboris Presents Festival Of The Aegean

Peter Tiboris, conductor, business innovator, and proud Greek American, who fulfilled his membership in Leadership 100 at the end of 2008, is giving something back to his historic homeland, presenting the Fifth Annual Festival of the Aegean, from July 1-11, in Syros, Greece, for the fifth time since 2002. This year’s Festival will offer a high level of programming, ranging from Puccini’s opera Tosca starring sopranoEilana Lappalainen; to Schubert’s Mass in G Major, No. 2, D.167;Mozart’s Overture to La clemenza di Tito, K.621; and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 in E minor, Op. 64, all of which Mr. Tiboris will conduct. read more

Pappas Name Special Advisor

Dr. David Horner, president of The American College of Greece (ACG), has announced the appointment of Gregory C. Pappas of Chicago, Ill., a member of Leadership 100, as a Special Advisor to the College, effective January 1, 2009. Pappas will advise ACG’s president and senior administration on issues related to communications, community outreach, and development for the College’s activities in the United States, as well as for strategy related to academic and study abroad programs. read more

IRA Distribution Rule Extended

According to William S. Crane, of Crane, Tonelli, Rosenberg & Co. LLP, the Leadership 100 accounting firm, the rule allowing tax-free treatment of IRA distributions donated to charity, which applied to 2006 and 2007, is extended to 2008 and 2009. read more

Founders Honored

Some 340 conferees gathered for the Grand Banquet at the Leadership 100 Celebration Conference at The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel in Carolina, Puerto Rico on Saturday, February 7, 2009 to honor Leadership 100 Founders. Stephen G. Yeonas, Chairman, and His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America were joined by George D. Behrakis, Chairperson of the Conference with his wife, Margo, in presenting them with the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Award for Excellence, named for the visionary Archbishop Iakovos who initiated the organization in 1984. read more

General Assembly Hears Good News

The Leadership 100 Annual General Assembly convened at the 25^th Anniversary Celebration Conference concluded on February 6, 2009 in Puerto Rico, to hear reports of record growth in membership and continued success in raising new funds for grants despite the economic downturn. read more

Economic Outlook

George D. Behrakis, 25th Anniversary Celebration Conference Chairperson with his wife, Margo, moderated a Business Panel on Important Economic Issues that included Leadership 100 members John G. Pappajohn from Des Moines, Iowa, and Charles H. Cotros from Memphis, Tennessee. Cotros was President, Chairman and CEO of Sysco. Pappajohn is very successful as a venture capitalist, putting together small companies, innovative companies, bridge loans and mezzanine start up companies in the biotech and in the high tech industry. Following are excerpts of the discussion. read more

Legal Reminiscences

Chairman Stephen G. Yeonas made a last-minute call Monday evening during the 25^th Anniversary Celebration Conference to a long-time friend to speak at our conference after a mutual friend, Plato Cacheris, became ill and had to cancel. Jacob Stein of Stein, Mitchell & Muse who is the former President of the DC Bar Association agreed and the conferees were delighted by his presentation. Following are excerpts. read more

Deborah Norville, Host, Inside Edition

Deborah Norville began her career in television while a student at the University of Georgia, as a reporter, and later as an anchor at WGA TV in Atlanta. In 1987 she made her move to New York as NBC anchor of News at Sunrise and co-host of the Today show. She is the author of several books, including two childrens books, and has most recently written Thank You Power, whose positive and hopeful message has received rave reviews.  Following are excerpts of her talk at a special Spouses’ Brunch at the 25 Anniversary Celebration Conference. read more

First Woman Elected Officer

The Board of Trustees of Leadership 100, meeting at the 25^th Anniversary Celebration Conference, elected Kassandra L. Romas of Short Hills, NJ as Secretary, the first woman to be named an officer of the organization.  She is the Managing Director of Bouras Properties, LLC of Summit, NJ. read more

Demakes Named National Membership Chairman

Membership at Record Level, Over $1 Million Raised for Grants    
 
On the eve of the Leadership 100 25th Anniversary Celebration Conference next week, February 5-8, in Puerto Rico, membership has increased to a record 814 with 64 new members joining in 2008 and 374 members fulfilling their pledges of $100,000 each. An estimated 324 members and their guests will gather at The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel in Carolina, Puerto Rico to celebrate 25 years of the Leadership 100 mission to advance Orthodoxy and Hellenism in America. read more 

Behrakis to Lead Panel    
 
George D. Behrakis, former Chairman of Leadership 100 and Chairman of the 25th Anniversary Celebration Conference, will open the Conference on Thursday, February 5 at The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel in Carolina, Puerto Rico and moderate a business panel discussion on important economic issues. read more

St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center    
 
Nestled in the tranquil woods of New Hampshire in the historic town of Contoocook, the St. Methodios Faith & Heritage Center of the Metropolis of Boston has been termed “a beacon of Orthodoxy and Hellenism.”  read more 

New York Life CEO Joins L100, Company Donates $1 Million To HC/HC   

Ted Mathas, 41, who became a member of Leadership 100 shortly after being named chief executive officer by the Board of Directors of New York Life Insurance Company last year, presented Archbishop Demetrios with a $1 million donation on behalf of the company on Jan. 9 for the establishment of the New York Life Center for the Study of Hellenism in Pontus and Asia Minor at Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology in Brookline, MA. The donation is part of New York Life’s outreach program to the heirs of Greek policyholders in the Ottoman Empire. read more

Psarouthakis on Lecture Circuit   

Dr. John Psarouthakis, a pioneering scientist-entrepreneur and member of Leadership 100, traveling with his wife, Antigoni, in Europe last December gave the keynote speech, "The Challenge of Rapid Change in a Borderless World", at the graduation celebration at the Neynrode Business University in Holland; a lecture at the same school on "How to Acquire the Right Business"; and then two lectures, "How to Turn Around an Underperforming Business", and "Management Change", at a German university and in Milan. read more 

Leadership 100 Raises More Than $1 Million For Grants Fund
 
The Leadership 100 Grant Fund, formed in response to the current economic crisis and its effect on our Endowment Fund, has reached $750,000 in cash and pledges toward its $1 million goal to enable Leadership 100 to continue its grant program until such time as the earnings from the Endowment Fund allow the organization to resume grant distributions. read more 

Join The Celebration    

Registration for the 25th Anniversary Celebration Conference at The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel in Carolina, Puerto Rico February 5-8, 2009 has been a great success with 800 room nights already reserved! Because of the popularity of joining in this true celebration of the extraordinary success of the Leadership 100mission, we have reserved a limited number of additional rooms. Therefore, if you plan to attend, pleasecall the Leadership 100 office as soon as possible! read more

L100 To Meet Challenge To Continue Grants

The Leadership 100 Executive Committee, meeting in New York on October 24, acted in response to the financial crisis gripping the nation and its effect on the organization by temporarily suspending its grant program as required by its regulations in order to preserve the more than $50 million of contributions held inviolate in the Endowment Fund. The regulations (Article IX, A.1) stipulate that grants can be made only from a portion of the earnings from that Fund. All future grants will be made from the newly-formed Leadership 100 Grant Fund, to be headed by Charles H. Cotros, until such time as earnings from the Endowment Fund warrant a resumption of the distribution of funds for purposes of grants. read more

New Members Elected To Executive Committee/Board

The Executive Committee and Board of Trustees met at the Harvard Club in New York City October 24, 2008, to address the current financial crisis, review plans for the 25th Anniversary Celebration Conference to take place February 5-8, 2009 in Puerto Rico, to assess progress in the 25th Anniversary National Campaign and to elect members to the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees. read more

50 New Members For 25th Anniversary

Leadership 100 members and prospects, 100 in all, celebrated at Kellari’s Parea in the Gramercy Park section of New York City on Friday, October 24, as eight new members joined the organization, putting the 25th Anniversary National Campaign at 50 new members, culminating in a series of membership recruitment meetings in Cleveland, Philadelphia and Boston. Peter J. Pappas, Membership Chairman for the Direct Archdiocesan District and co-owner of the restaurant with James, George and Peter Pantelidis, served as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. read more

First L100 Regional Fellowship Event Initiated In Washington, DC

Timothy J. Maniatis, well-known member of Leadership 100 who has organized its conferences for more than a decade, organized a luncheon in the Plaza Ballroom of the Ritz-Carlton-Washington as the first Leadership 100 Regional Fellowship gathering for the purpose of affording Leadership 100 members an opportunity to become better acquainted. read more

Karagines Fulfills for Hierarchs

Peter Karagines, a US Navy veteran of both World War II and Korea, who with his best friend built up the country’s largest operators of food catering trucks and vending machines in Southern California, has made an extraordinary gift to Leadership 100 by pledging to fulfill the memberships of both Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco and Bishop Athimos. Peter and his wife, Thelma, are fulfilled members and have belonged to Leadership 100 since 1996. He is an Archon “Maestro” of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and a recipient of the Patriarchal Cross and Medal of the Holy Sepulcher of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem. read more

The Gift Of Giving

Leadership 100 members make their initial gifts, continue their payments and fulfill their pledges in a variety of ways, directly by check or credit card, through stock and even life insurance or, through investment vehicles that otherwise manage their money. A leading proponent of the last method is none other than the Leadership 100 Treasurer, George E. Safiol, who has established the George E. Safiol Foundation, a donor-advised fund, with Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund. read more

Vidaklakis Couple Honored

Cretan’s Association “Omonoia”, in celebration of its 90th anniversary, honored Dr. Nick and Nancy Vidalakis, members of Leadership 100, for their philanthropic and humanitarian work and in recognition of their contributions to the advancement of the Cretan and Hellenic cultures, at its annual dinner-dance on Saturday October 18, 2008 at the “Cretan House” in Astoria. read more

Milsap To Perform

Ronnie Milsap, who ranks as the pre-eminent country soul singer of his generation, will highlight the entertainment at the 25th Anniversary Celebration, February 5-8, 2009, at The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel in Carolina, Puerto Rico. read more 
 
Chimples Honored At Membership Event    
 
George C. Chimples, a Founding Member of Leadership 100, was honored September 26 in Cleveland at a luncheon for Leadership 100 Members and prospects in recognition of his long-time leadership and his 90th birthday, which he will celebrate on October 23. John  A. Payiavlas, National Membership Co-Chairmen and Chairman Emeritus, hosted the event, which he organized as a tribute to Chimples for his dedication to philanthropy and to the Greek Orthodox Church. read more 
      
Executive Committee/Board Of Trustees To Meet    
  
The Executive Committee and Board of Trustees will meet Friday, October 24 at the Harvard Club in New York City to review plans for the 25th Anniversary Celebration Conference to take place February 5-8, 2009 in Puerto Rico, to assess progress in the 25th Anniversary National Campaign and to elect members to the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees.  read more

Leadership Regional Fellowship   

The Executive Committee of Leadership 100 has launched “Leadership Regional Fellowship” meetings in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Leadership 100, whose purpose it is to get members of Leadership 100 to get to know each other. The first event, under the Chairmanship of Tim Maniatis, well-known member of Leadership 100 who has organized its conferences for more than a decade, will be a luncheon to take place at 12:30 pm, October 15, 2008 in the Plaza Ballroom of The Ritz-Carlton-Washington Hotel, 1150 22nd St., N.W., Washington DC. read more

Family Wellness Update   
 
The Metropolis of San Francisco Family Wellness Center continues to develop programming and ministries to serve the needs of the faithful thanks to a Leadership 100 grant. Programs now include a workshop entitled “Creating a Vision for Your Marriage”, aimed at engaged couples and newlyweds, which will be held in November at St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church in Pasadena, California, led by Michael Kallas, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a mental health advocacy group established at The Ascension Cathedral in Oakland, California, which sponsors monthly meetings and support groups.  read more

Tomaras Fulfills Gift to St. Iakovos Retreat Center    

Chris P. Tomaras, a member of Leadership 100 and well-known Chicago businessman, announced the fulfillment of a $1 million gift to the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago's St. Iakovos Retreat Center at a challenge dinner on September 23, 2008. He was instrumental in the early stages of securing the property with two separate gifts of $100,000 each. He presented a check for an additional $800,000 at the dinner, after challenging the Retreat Center's Board of Directors to raise $400,000. A total of $1.2 million was required to pay off the $2.3 million mortgage for the purchase of the 137 acre property outside Kenosha, Wisconsin, about two hours north of Chicago.  read more 
 
Tzagournis Joins Investment Committe   
 
Adam M. Tzagournis of Dublin, Ohio, an investment banker and Chartered Financial Analyst, who has written a book predicting the current financial crisis, has joined the Investment Committee. He is a member of Leadership 100 and the son of members, Prof. Manuel A. and Madeline J. Tzagournis. Prof. Tzagournis is vice president emeritus for health services at Ohio State University Medical School where he has had a distinguished career as a professor, dean and administrator.  read more

Chairman Addresses Clery-Laity

Chairman Stephen G. Yeonas, in an address to the plenary session of the 39th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress of The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, which concluded in Washington, D.C. July 18th, said clergy and laity “formed a bridge and this connection is critical to the strength and spiritual life of any church.” More than 1,400 faithful, clergy and laity, representing their parishes, their local Philoptochos and young adults from across the country heard the Chairman extol the clergy for building communities, bringing cohesiveness and coherence to Greek Americans in supporting their aspirations in America. read more >>

Campaign Chairmen Meet

Regional and Metropolis Chairmen of the 25th Anniversary Campaign met at Leadership 100 offices at the Olympic Tower in New York to plan events for the Metropolises of New York and New Jersey and to assist Paulette Poulos, Executive Director (Interim), in scheduling events across the nation over the remainder of 2008. Louis Nicozisis, Eastern Regional Chairman and Peter J. Pappas, Archdiocesan District Chairman met with John Catsimatidis, George Komodikis, Kostas Poulopoulos and George Tsandikos, Archdiocesan District Co-Chairmen, and Kassandra Romas and John Kusturiss, Metropolis of New Jersey Co-Chairmen. The following membership recruitment events have been scheduled: Thursday, September 18 – Philadelphia; Thursday, October 9, Boston; Thursday, October 23 – New York; Friday, October 31 – Cleveland; Thursday, November 13 – Chicago; and Thursday, November 20 - Las Vegas. read more >>

Home Mission Grant

Leadership 100 has supported the Home Mission Parish Program for a decade, with total funding of $1,060,200. In 2008, a grant of $105,000 was awarded to this critical program. Home Mission helps establish new Greek Orthodox parishes and helps support small Greek Orthodox parishes that are striving to become self-supporting parishes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. read more >>

Digital Archive For The 21st Century

Leadership 100 has committed support of a long-term project to digitize documents, photographs, resources and valuable collections of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America with a multi-year grant of $400,000 through 2009. read more >>

New Foundaton Formed

A new foundation has been established by Charles H. Cotros, Leadership 100 Executive Committee member, Thomas L. Demakes, Leadership 100 member and Harry J. Pappas of Houston, Texas, to raise and invest funds on behalf of Hellenic College and Holy Cross School of Theology. read more >>

New Book By L100 Member

John Psarouthakis, a pioneering scientist-entrepreneur and member of Leadership 100, released a new book, Elisabeth’s Gift, in which he chronicles the story of his upbringing, after being orphaned. read more >>

Vassiliou Elected Anatolia Trustee

Argyris Vassiliou, a member of Leadership 100, has been elected to the Anatolia College Board of Trustees, following in the footsteps of his father-in-law, John Pappajohn, a member of the Leadership 100 Board of Trustees for more than a decade, who has served on the board of the Thessaloniki, Greece-based school for some 20 years. read more >>

George P. Kokalis Eulogized at Phoenix Cathedral

A Journey to Priesthood

In April, a group of seminarians who had benefited from the Leadership 100 Scholarship for Excellence established at Holy Cross School of Theology visited the Leadership 100 offices in the Olympic Tower in New York City. Each gave testimony to his calling. One, Fr. Panagiotis Hanley, moved us all. Here is his story: “The time I spent in the military was truly a blessing from God.” read more >>

Jaharis Gift to Hellenic College-Holy Cross

L100 Members Support Camp Agape

L100 Couple Underwrite “Pops Goes Hellenic”

Leadership 100 members George and Caterina Sakellaris of Milton, MA underwrote a first-ever “Pops Goes Hellenic” fundraising concert at Symphony Hall in Boston, Saturday, June  7, to benefit St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church  in Braintree, MA, which opened its new 9,200-square-foot Byzantine-style church in March. The ”Pops Goes Hellenic” concert was the first time in North America that a world-class symphony orchestra performs an entirely Hellenic program. “It was a historic event,” said the Rev. Father Alkiviadis Calivas of St. Catherine’s. “It’s remarkable, unique and something that has never happened before.” read more >>

Peter J. Pappas Honored

Karakas Gift to University of Missouri St. Louis

Nicholas Karakas, a member of Leadership 100, donated $1.5 million to The University of Missouri St. Louis to endow a chair in Byzantine and Orthodox Studies. UMSL Chancellor Tom George made the announcement during his annual report to the community at America's Center. “This generous gift from Mr. Karakas will allow the university to offer a comprehensive study of the history, culture, politics and individuals of the Byzantine Empire, one of the most powerful economic and cultural forces in Europe,” George said. read more >>

Drexel’s President Papadakis Receives William Penn Award

Gregory C. Pappas to Join X PRIZE Advisory Council

The X PRIZE Foundation, an educational nonprofit prize institute created to foster radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity, announced on May 28 that Gregory Pappas, L100 member and publisher of Greek America Magazine, has been invited to join the Foundation's Advisory Council. As an advisor, Pappas will consult with X PRIZE Foundation Chairman and CEO Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, a fellow Greek American, about the Foundation's focus areas: education, energy and environment, exploration, global entrepreneurship and life sciences. The Foundation has a goal of releasing ten new prizes over the next five years, with a combined prize purse amount of $300 million. read more >>

New Chairman Takes Office   
 
Stephen G. Yeonas of McLean, Virginia was inaugurated as the Chairman of Leadership 100 on February 16, 2008, at the Grand Banquet of the almost 25-year-old national charitable organization, which concluded its 17th Annual Conference in Palm Desert, California. Yeonas succeeded George D. Behrakis of Lowell, Massachusetts, whom he characterized as “a dynamic and respected Chairman who, with boldness and vision, has brought us to the highest level of achievement in our history and enabled us to exceed our present goal and pave the way toward the commemoration of the 25th anniversary.”  read more »

New Officers/New Members of Executive Committee   
 
The Board of Trustees of Leadership 100, meeting at the 17th Annual Leadership 100 Conference in Palm Desert, California, February 13, elected Stephen G. Yeonas of McLean, Virginia as Chairman. Constantine G. Caras of Greenville, Delaware was elected Vice Chairman and George E. Safiol of Weston, Massachusetts was elected Treasurer. Mark D. Stavropoulos of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan remained as Secretary. read more »

L100 Exceeds 2007 Goal   

The Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund has exceeded its goal for 2007, recruiting 68 new members for a total of 755. Fulfilled members also hit a record number of 344. “Reaching these benchmarks positions us for our 25th Anniversary goals - to reach 1,000 members, 500 fulfilled members, $100 million in endowment funds and annual grants of $5 million by 2009,” said George D. Behrakis, Chairman. read more »

Grant Commitments Near $3 Million   

The Leadership 100 Executive Committee approved additional grants of more than $1 million at its meeting, February 13, 2008, during the 17th Annual Conference in Palm Desert, California, increasing total grants for 2008 to $2.9 million. New grants, recommended by the Grant Committee Chairman, John Sitilides, were made primarily to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, including the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries ($150,000), Office of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations ($250,000 over two years), Department of Outreach and Evangelism for Home Mission Parishes ($105,000), Saint Basil Academy for “The Archpastorate of Archbishop Michael” ($69,300), Center for Family Care (conditional grant of $175,000), the National Forum of Greek Orthodox Church Musicians ($80,000) and Hellenic College/Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology “Leadership 100 Scholarship Fund” ($285,000) and Office of Vocation and Ministry ($50,000 a year for five years).  read more »

L100 Partners End First Year   

Leadership 100 Partners gathered for an end of the year Christmas party December 17 in the Atrium of the Olympic Tower, home to L100 offices, to celebrate reaching a goal of 52 members and to put out the message that the next generation must carry Orthodoxy and Hellenism forward in America. read more »

Grant for Wellness Center   
 
Leadership 100 awarded a $100,000 matching grant to launch a new Family Wellness Center in the Metropolis of San Francisco. The Center will encompass programs to strengthen marriages and families, provide youth development services, and will work to gain a clear understanding of the needs of the clergy and laity in the Metropolis. read more »

Chairman Charts Growth

Chairman George D. Behrakis illustrated to the General Assembly the dramatic growth of Leadership 100 over the 23 years since its inception. Using a power point presentation, the Chairman reported current membership of 722 to date with 50 new members, contributions of almost $50 million over that period, investment in the endowment rising to more than $63 million and total assets approaching $80 million... read more »

Kokalis at 98 and Still Counting

George P. Kokalis, Founding Member and former Chairman of Leadership 100, celebrated his 98th birthday on July 20, 2007. Looking forward to the 25th Anniversary of Leadership 100 in 2009, he is counting not his years but the new members to fill his prophetic vision for the organization he holds in his heart.... read more »

Grants

In an extraordinary session on Saturday, February 3, the final day of the Conference, the Executive Committee approved more than $2.5 million in new and continuing grants for 2007, with Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology receiving $1,472.935, the bulk of the funding for 2007 and out year commitments totaling more than $3 million... read more »

L100 Partners

L100 Partners, a new program for young professionals, was inaugurated at the General Assembly when the more than 150 delegates were introduced to new member Michael N. Bapis, who is spearheading the youth initiative. read more »

Prominent Attorney Joins L100 and Fulfills

Mr. Nicholas G. Manos, who served in London, England at the end of World War II as a legal officer for Admiral Hewitt, Commander of the Naval Forces in Europe, a trial lawyer in courts marshal proceedings and as the Admiral's courier to the Nuremburg trials and to the U.S. Naval Attaché in Greece, has joined Leadership 100 and fulfilled his pledge through a new law allowing distributions from certain IRAs... read more »

Kokalis Family Fulfills L100 Commitment

Leadership 100 Founding Member and past Chairman, George P. Kokalis, announced at a celebration of his 97th birthday on July 20, 2006, that, in addition to his fulfilled commitment and that of his wife, Stephanie, which names appear on the first and second plaques of fulfilled members, their son, Peter G. Kokalis, who has also fulfilled will have his name appear on the third plaque which is being produced... read more »

Nicholas J. Bouras Longtime L100 Member Receives Archon Award

New York, NY – Mr. Nicholas J. Bouras, World War II hero, industrialist, philanthropist and great churchman, who has been a member of Leadership 100 since its founding and a member of its Board of Trustees for more than a decade, received the 2006 Athenagoras Human Rights Award at the annual banquet of the Order of St. Andrew on October 21 at the New York Hilton... read more »

New Grants of $2.5 Million

In an extraordinary session on Saturday, February 3, the final day of the Conference, the Executive Committee approved more than $2.5 million in new and continuing grants for 2007, with Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology receiving $1,472.935, the bulk of the funding for 2007 and out year commitments totaling more than $3 million. read more »

George D. Behrakis, Chairman of Leadership 100, joined Metropolitan Iakovos and five of its six Founders, kicked off The 25th Anniversary Fund at a membership meeting and at the Executive Committee and Board of Trustees meetings, all gathered in Chicago from September 27 to 29... read more »

Milsap To Perform 

Ronnie Milsap, who ranks as the pre-eminent country soul singer of his generation, will highlight the entertainment at the 25th Anniversary Celebration, February 5-8, 2009, at The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel in Carolina, Puerto Rico. read more >> 
      
  
Chimples Honored At Membership Event    
 
George C. Chimples, a Founding Member of Leadership 100, was honored September 26 in Cleveland at a luncheon for Leadership 100 Members and prospects in recognition of his long-time leadership and his 90th birthday, which he will celebrate on October 23. John  A. Payiavlas, National Membership Co-Chairmen and Chairman Emeritus, hosted the event, which he organized as a tribute to Chimples for his dedication to philanthropy and to the Greek Orthodox Church. read more >>
     
  
Executive Committee/Board Of Trustees To Meet    

The Executive Committee and Board of Trustees will meet Friday, October 24 at the Harvard Club in New York City to review plans for the 25th Anniversary Celebration Conference to take place February 5-8, 2009 in Puerto Rico, to assess progress in the 25th Anniversary National Campaign and to elect members to the Executive Committee and the Board of Trustees.  read more >>

Leadership Regional Fellowship   

The Executive Committee of Leadership 100 has launched “Leadership Regional Fellowship” meetings in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Leadership 100, whose purpose it is to get members of Leadership 100 to get to know each other. The first event, under the Chairmanship of Tim Maniatis, well-known member of Leadership 100 who has organized its conferences for more than a decade, will be a luncheon to take place at 12:30 pm, October 15, 2008 in the Plaza Ballroom of The Ritz-Carlton-Washington Hotel, 1150 22nd St., N.W., Washington DC. read more >>

Family Wellness Update   
 
The Metropolis of San Francisco Family Wellness Center continues to develop programming and ministries to serve the needs of the faithful thanks to a Leadership 100 grant. Programs now include a workshop entitled “Creating a Vision for Your Marriage”, aimed at engaged couples and newlyweds, which will be held in November at St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church in Pasadena, California, led by Michael Kallas, a licensed marriage and family therapist, and a mental health advocacy group established at The Ascension Cathedral in Oakland, California, which sponsors monthly meetings and support groups.  read more >>
      
  
Tomaras Fulfills Gift to St. Iakovos Retreat Center    

Chris P. Tomaras, a member of Leadership 100 and well-known Chicago businessman, announced the fulfillment of a $1 million gift to the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago's St. Iakovos Retreat Center at a challenge dinner on September 23, 2008. He was instrumental in the early stages of securing the property with two separate gifts of $100,000 each. He presented a check for an additional $800,000 at the dinner, after challenging the Retreat Center's Board of Directors to raise $400,000. A total of $1.2 million was required to pay off the $2.3 million mortgage for the purchase of the 137 acre property outside Kenosha, Wisconsin, about two hours north of Chicago.  read more >>
 
Tzagournis Joins Investment Committe   
 
Adam M. Tzagournis of Dublin, Ohio, an investment banker and Chartered Financial Analyst, who has written a book predicting the current financial crisis, has joined the Investment Committee. He is a member of Leadership 100 and the son of members, Prof. Manuel A. and Madeline J. Tzagournis. Prof. Tzagournis is vice president emeritus for health services at Ohio State University Medical School where he has had a distinguished career as a professor, dean and administrator.  read more >>

Founders To Be Honored

Leadership 100’s Founding Members will be honored with the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Award for Excellence at the 25th Anniversary Celebration Conference to be held at The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel, Carolina, Puerto Rico February 5 to 8, 2009. read more >>

25 New Members Join

The 25TH Anniversary Campaign has enrolled 25 new members as of August 31, 2008, symbolic of marking the organization’s 25th Anniversary in 2009. The campaign was formally organized into a 60-member National Membership Committee co-chaired by John A. Payiavlas, former L100 Chairman and Constantine G. Caras, the current Vice Chairman, just this summer.  read more >>

Payiavlas First Life-Time Chairmain Emeritus

John A. Payiavlas, former Chairman of Leadership 100 and current National Membership Committee Co-Chairman, was designated the first Chairman Emeritus to serve as a Life-Time Member of the Executive Committee and Board of Trustees, along with Life-Time Founding Members. read more >>

Legendary Lawyer to Address Conference

Plato Cacheris, one of the nation’s preeminent criminal defense lawyers and a member of Leadership 100, will address the 25th Anniversary Celebration Conference at The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel, Carolina, Puerto Rico, February 5 to 8, 2008. read more >>

Leading Educator To Address Conference

Constantine Papadakis, President of Drexel University and a member of Leadership 100, will address the 25th Anniversary Celebration Conference at The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel in Carolina, Puerto Rico February 5 to 8, 2008. read more >>

Deborah Norville to Speak at Conference

Deborah Norville, broadcast journalist and author, will address a special Saturday Spouses’ Program at the Leadership 100 25th Anniversary Celebration Conference, February 7, 2009 at The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel in Carolina, Puerto Rico. A two-time Emmy Award winner, Norville has hosted Inside Edition for more than a decade. read more >>

Tsandikos Fulfills Pledge

George Solon Tsandikos of Greenwich, Connecticut, a member of the Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Audit Committee, fulfilled his Leadership 100 pledge. Tsandikos was elected to the Board in 2007 to fill the vacancy created by the death of Harry Magafan. read more >>

Gialamas to be Honored

Registration for the 25th Anniversary Celebration Conference at The Ritz-Carlton San Juan Hotel in Carolina, Puerto Rico February 5-8, 2009 has been a great success with 800 room nights already reserved! Because of the popularity of joining in this true celebration of the extraordinary success of the Leadership 100 mission, we have reserved a limited number of additional rooms. Therefore, if you plan to attend, please call the Leadership 100 office as soon as possible! read more 

Fulfilled Membership Plaques Erected   

The third Leadership 100 fulfilled membership plaque was erected at the Archbishop Iakovos Library and Learning Resource Center at Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology in Brookline, MA. read more

Panhellenic Scholarships Awarded    
 
The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation awarded 25 of Greek America's "best and brightest" students a total of $250,000 in scholarship grants at an Awards Gala on November 15. Recipients received a Certificate and a check for $10,000 towards their higher education from the Foundation. read more 

Louis Apostol Appointed     

Louis G. Apostol, a long-time member of Leadership 100 and formerly Commissioner to the Illinois Court of Claims, has been appointed Executive Director to the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board with offices in Chicago, Des Plaines and Springfield, Illinois. He will oversee and direct all residential, commercial, industrial and farmland property tax appeals in the State of Illinois. read more 

Drexel Exhibition

An exhibition at Drexel University in Philadelphia that tells the story of the American response to Greece’s heroic role during World War II, Defenders of Democracy: The American Response to Greece’s role in World War II, features a collection of photographs, memorabilia, ephemera, newspapers, magazines and other items, primarily from the private collection of Greek America magazine publisher Gregory C. Pappas, a member of Leadership 100. read more 

Thomas L. Demakes of Swampscott, MA was named National Membership Chairman of Leadership 100 by Stephen G. Yeonas, Chairman. He will organize a nationwide membership committee in order to recruit 50 new members in 2009. Leadership 100 recruited 64 new members in 2008 and the membership now stands at 813.

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