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Op Ed: HAWC Event

2/28/2018

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By Victoria Raschi, HG 2017

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A few months ago, I was fortunate enough to attend the Hellenic American Women’s Council’s (HAWC) Annual Conference. HAWC is a nationwide network whose mission is to identify and harness the tremendous talents of Hellenic American women. HAWC’s goal is to empower members and assist them to assume leadership positions in the nation, communities, and respective fields of endeavor. HWAC works towards this mission by focusing on education and networking, both of which were emphasized at the conference. Among HAWC’s membership are impressive, strong, and dedicated women, many of whom attended the conference. The air was filled with a fresh feeling of female motivation, leadership, and empowerment.

There were three panelists each very inspiring and influential. One of the panelists was our very own Noël Demetria Giglio, HGAN National Co-Chair and 2013 Heritage Greece  Alumna.  Noël   is   in-house Legal Counsel at  Philips North America. She focuses her practice on anti- bribery  and anti- corruption in the healthcare-medical device space. Among her responsibilities, is managing the US healthcare compliance acquisition work-stream from due diligence to integration, which was the focus of her presentation. As an attorney, she spoke about the behind the scenes preparation and factors evaluated when buying and selling a start-up business. It was an amazing atmosphere to be surrounded by so many female Greek leaders and to be able to support Noël. This was the first HG event that I have attended other than the actual trip, it was a 5 minute walk from my college campus and it really proved to me that HG and NHS are everywhere. I was interested in attending this event because as a woman in the arts, it is easy to feel overlooked, but attending this conference was a great reminder and boost to my confidence reinforcing that women are getting the recognition that they deserve. I am also currently minoring in entrepreneurship, so I knew the conference would be relevant to my studies.

The other two panelists were very informative as well, Giorgos Zacharia, CTO of Kayak, and Andrew Demakis, Director of Foodservices at Old Neighborhood Foods. Giorgios was an inspirational speaker! Not only did I learn a lot about when to purchase airline tickets, but he is a classic example of coming from a big family and working hard. Andrew Demakis provided a different perspective as a Director at a family business in the food industry that got its start with loukaniko, deeply rooted in their Greek culture. Although I’m a vegetarian so I don’t eat loukaniko, it was a great reference to illustrate the importance of education, family, and hard work.

All three panelists conveyed the two foundational pillars of HAWC, education and networking, very well. I was not only inspired by the panelists but by the women who attended the event, leaving me with hope that I can become a leader as well.

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OP ED: Greek Heritage Night at TD GArden

2/28/2018

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By Lexi Nikolopoulos, HG 2015

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Boston’s second annual Greek Heritage Night took place at TD Garden on December 4, 2017, at the Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA game. Over 2,000 Greek Americans attended, turning the game into a celebration of Greek culture. We were also lucky to see basketball phenomenon Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukie Bucks, known by fans as “The Greek Freak.” The stands were an ocean of blue and white, with dozens of flags displayed proudly throughout the night. In attendance were several NHS members, most notably, NHS Boston Co- Chair, Costa Sideridis. Mr. Sideridis led the committee that made this event possible. Thirteen Heritage Greece alumni traveled from across the east coast to be together for the game.
 
Prior to the NBA game, Eirini Tornesaki sang the National Anthem and the halftime performance featured the Sons and Daughters of Alexander the Great, who performed Greek dances in traditional dress. Although Milwaukee lost 100-111, Antetokounmpo had an extraordinary performance, earning 40 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists. The energy and pride felt throughout the stadium was a true testament to the power of Greek culture to bring us together. Giannis Antetokounmpo expressed his appreciation for the tremendous show of Greek support with a post-game Tweet:

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Op Ed: New York Event

2/28/2018

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By Dimitri Roumeliotis, HG 2015, NY Chapter HG Co-CHair

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The New York NHS Chapter, together with New York Heritage Greece alumni, recently hosted a dinner and film night for Heritage Greece alumni and friends.  The group met for dinner at the Greek Kitchen followed by a showing of the New York Greek Film Festival’s “The Boy on the Bridge” at the New York Institute of Technology.
 
This was the 11th year of the New York Greek Film Festival, which shows films produced by Greek filmmakers. The New York Greek Film Festival is supported by the Greek National Tourism Foundation and the Consulate General of Greece in New York, along with Greek cultural groups including the Onassis Foundation. This year, total turnout was over 6,000 people across the two week span of films. Our group saw the film “The Boy on the Bridge” which was about a Cypriot boy who found himself in the middle of a murder investigation in his village and uncovered secrets that changed his life forever.

The film presented a different view of cinematography than some of us are used to in Hollywood films, exposing us to an additional aspect of Greek culture through inherently relatable characters.  The dinner and film brought together Heritage Greece alumnae from the 2014-2017 classes and also featured friends from other Greek organizations in New York which our chapter is interested in partnering with in the future. We were encouraged by the turnout and hope to continue the momentum by increasing connectivity in the New York region around NHS/Heritage Greece topics.

This event was shared on the recently created public Facebook page @HGNYAlum, and will showcase events in our region.

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Op Ed: Shoe Benefit

2/28/2018

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The U.S. foster care system is home to over 400,000 children many of whom have entered the system with few or no possessions of their own. While foster parents are provided a stipend to cover basic needs, it is often not enough to cover all necessities.
 
The Ticket to Dream Foundation,  a recognized 501(c)3 non-profit, was launched in December 2015 to make a positive impact on the lives of thousands of foster children in need. The program is designed to provide both in-kind and monetary contributions to non-profit foster care organizations.
 
A 2011 Heritage Greece Alumna held her second annual collection drive for donations of new shoes in any size or style. Christina said, “Most of the kids have never had a new pair of shoes to call their own, accustomed to only “hammy downs.” For children who have lost their families or have been separated

from their siblings, these donations can mean the world- helping to boost their self-esteem and giving them hope for a brighter future.” She collaborated with Pittsburgh based foster care organizations to improve the lives of foster children raising 200+ of pairs of shoes and over $3,000. Ypapanti Presentation of Christ Greek Orthodox Church and Pittsburgh’s  Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church made generous contributions, all matched by Christina’s employer, BNY Mellon. The collective generosity helps kids to “walk in confidence” all year long.

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Celebrity Chef Diane Kochilas Tours the East Coast

2/23/2018

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Celebrity chef and author Diane Kochilas is back for a special NHS tour to celebrate her PBS 13-part series, My Greek Table. The series is also co-sponsored by the National Hellenic Society. 
 
Diane was the featured guest at four NHS chapter-hosted events along with NHS Executive Director Art Dimopoulos in Boston, MA at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston hosted by NHS Chairman Drake Behrakis; Philadelphia, PA at Estia Restaurant hosted by Estia’s Stacy Pashalis and NHS member John Vasiliou; New York, NY, hosted by Kellari Taverna; and Washington, DC, hosted by Kellari Taverna DC. Diane talked about her My Greek Table journey, and guests also got to watch clips from the series while sampling wine and cheese!

My Greek Table is now available to watch online at http://www.pbs.org/show/my-greek-table/. Enjoy!


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