NATIONAL HELLENIC SOCIETY
  • Home
  • ABOUT NHS
    • Mission & Background
    • Board of Directors & Advisors
    • Corporate Governance
    • Regions & Chapters >
      • Bay Area
      • Boston >
        • Women's History Month
      • Chicago
      • Los Angeles
      • New York
      • Philadelphia
      • San Diego
      • Seattle
      • Texas
      • Washington, DC
  • News
    • NHS News
    • NHS Publications
  • Programs
    • NHS Talks®
    • NHS Talks® Stories
    • NHS Talks® Excellence
    • NHS Talks® Downloads
    • Benefiting the Community >
      • Heritage Greece
      • Heritage America
      • Hellenic Career Center
    • Celebrating Heritage >
      • My Greek Table
      • National Geographic Partnership >
        • Greek Guide to Greatness
      • National Hellenic Museum Partnership >
        • Spirit of the Marathon Exhibit
        • Oral History Project
      • Social Networking >
        • MyParea
        • Hellenic Career Center
    • Advancing Posterity >
      • Tebtunis Papyri Project
  • Heritage Greece®
    • Heritage Greece® Program Overview
    • Heritage Greece® Thessaloniki
    • This Is America Visits Greece
    • Application
    • Heritage Greece Blog >
      • 2019 Blog
      • 2018 Blog
      • 2017 Blog
      • 2016 Blog
    • NHS Talks® Pathways
    • Newsletter
    • Press
    • Social Media
    • Media
    • Heritage Greece Alumni Network >
      • HG Alumni Portal
      • HG Alumni Reunion
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Upcoming Events >
      • 2023 Heritage Weekend & Classic
    • Heritage Weekend & Classic >
      • 2022 Heritage Weekend & Classic
      • 2021 Heritage Weekend & Classic
      • Heritage Day 2020
      • 2019 Heritage Weekend & Classic
      • 2018 Heritage Weekend & Classic
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • Membership Overview
    • New Member Application
    • Membership Renewal
  • Photos
  • Donate
    • Donate
    • John Aniston Memorial Heritage Greece Scholarship
  • Contact

NHS NEWS

HELLENIC CAREER CENTER website relaunched with platform upgrade

10/25/2016

1 Comment

 
Picture
HELLENIC CAREER CENTER (HCC) – www.helleniccareercenter.com – is a comprehensive job board and career center for the Greek American community sponsored by the NATIONAL HELLENIC SOCIETY.
The new HCC website offers a full career management profile to participants. The HCC now offers access to  job postings nationwide and offers an easy way to connect with featured job openings from Greek American owned or managed businesses.


Read More
1 Comment

Economides receives Nicholas J. Bouras Award

10/13/2016

0 Comments

 
Picture
​Theofanis V. Economidis, a founding member of the National Hellenic Society, is the 2016 recipient of the Nicholas J Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship. This is an award presented annually by the Order of Saint Andrew to an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary and incomparable stewardship to the Order, enabling Archons to vigorously pursue securing religious freedom for the Mother Church of Constantinople.  Archon George Safiol, Award Committee chairman, said, "Archon Economidis has exemplified tremendous stewardship of time, talent and resources in support of the Mother Church of Constantinople, the Orthodox Christian Church throughout the United States, and to the mission of the Order of Saint Andrew in which all Christians should be granted religious freedom rights. Our committee deemed it appropriate to recognize his efforts and name him as the recipient of this prestigious Award in recognition of the extraordinary service exemplified by National Vice Commander Bouras."  


Read More
0 Comments

NHS Heritage Weekend & Classic COMMENCES

10/6/2016

0 Comments

 
Picture
The National Hellenic Society's (NHS) Heritage Weekend and Classic returned to Las Vegas at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort and Spa October 6-9, 2016 for a weekend of inspiring activities, programs, and entertainment. The weekend attracted over 350 prominent Greek American NHS members and guests.

Weekend activities for sporting enthusiasts included a tennis tournament, the  Telly Savalas Memorial Golf Classic,  and a special hiking tour through the picturesque Red Rock Canyon withDean Karnazes , the world-renowned ultra-marathoner.  Guests experienced exotic car racing, desert tours, hot air balloon rides and other recreational activities. ​


Read More
0 Comments

Mackenzie Bogiages,  HG 2016

10/3/2016

0 Comments

 
Picture
As I took my seat in a courtyard beneath the Acropolis, I can honestly say that I had no idea what was in store for me.  The play was just about the last thing on my mind as reflecting on the last (and the best) two and a half weeks of my life.  How could it be over?  It seems like just yesterday I was at the Welcome “Barbeque,” meeting the peers that would quickly become some of my best friends.  I simply could not imagine going back to my life, so far away from anyone who had been on this life-changing journey with me.
 
The lights slowly dimmed and Socrates Now began. Immediately, I was enraptured by the performance.  As I looked around, I saw about 70 of my new closest friends, and I began to think, “This is what brought us here.  Our ancestors were revolutionary thinkers, they changed the world through mathematics, philosophy, and sciences, and here we are, thousands of years later, so what should stop us from doing the same?” Over the last two and a half weeks, I learned that I am surrounded by incredibly bright minds.  It became clear that we were all chosen to take part in the Heritage Greece program for a variety of reasons including our creativity, ingenuity, and intelligence.


Read More
0 Comments

John Banas, HG 2015

10/3/2016

0 Comments

 
Picture
This past May, Heritage Greece alumni had the opportunity to visit Chicago and volunteer at the National Hellenic Museum’s annual Gala.  As the National Hellenic Society is a supporter of the museum’s initiatives, NHS members and HG Alumni were involved with the preparation and execution of the fundraiser. After we arrived Friday evening, the first destination of our mini-reunion was a nighttime comedy show in the heart of the city.  This show was our first chance to see one another after months apart.  On reunions such as this trip, my HG family extends as I not only have the chance to see close friends from my own Heritage Greece trip, but also from previous years’ trips, extending my Greek friend group and network even more.  Despite only meeting each other for a short period of time, we all bonded over our common experiences and similar memories of Greece, as we all expressed our enthusiasm for the program and a desire to visit Greece again someday.
 
The next day, we embarked on a private tour of the National Hellenic Museum.  Having never been to Chicago before, this tour was a chance for me to see the museum for the first time and learn more about the organization we all travelled to assist.  The featured exhibit we saw was “Transcending Boundaries: The Art of Anthony Quinn,” featuring information about the life of Anthony Quinn and multiple sculptures by the artist.  One part of the exhibit even showed the workshop wherein he created his art.  Of course, one of the highlights pointed out to us were the scenes and photos of Anthony Quinn starring in Zorba the Greek.  It was amazing to see how someone who was not of Greek descent was able to embody Greek culture so well, as he cared so deeply about it, becoming Greek in spirit.  His example serves as encouragement to the rest of us to value our heritage. Another exhibit, entitled “The Greek Story in America,” featured photographs of early Greek immigrants and their businesses, as well as the history of the Greek Orthodox Church in the U.S., furthering our education about how our heritage transcended mainland Greece.


Read More
0 Comments

Alden King, HG 2012

10/3/2016

0 Comments

 
'Epomeno stathmo: Piraeus. Next station: Piraeus.’ It was my first time in Piraeus since I had taken a day trip to Aegina nearly two years ago but I remembered it all the same. Exit train. Follow the mass of people toward the main street. Pass by the Everest and smell the strange mixture of spanakopita and coffee. Cross the busy street without getting hit by a cyclist or taxi. Enter the port. It was all familiar to me yet I knew it was different. I entered the port and took a deep breath as I boarded the bus from Gate E8 to E1, anxious for what awaited me.
 
Everything seemed normal until I approached E1 and E2. That’s when the Coast Guard boarded our bus and started selectively asking for papers. I clutched my small bag, hoping that a US driver’s license would be sufficient; I had no boat ticket. In my mind, I practiced the Greek over and over again in my head. ‘I’m here to help the refugees. Eimai edo yia na voithiso tous prosfuges.’ But no one asked me for anything, my skin still pale coming out of a Vermont winter and not yet acclimated to Greece. At the time I thought it was just luck that no one had demanded to see my papers, as I saw a young Greek man, about my age and sitting across from me, questioned. Later, when I spoke to one of the volunteer organizers, voicing my concerns about returning to the port without papers, she said plainly to me ‘You will never be asked. You are white.’

Read More
0 Comments

    Archives

    March 2023
    February 2023
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    July 2020
    December 2019
    October 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    April 2015
    September 2014
    June 2014
    November 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    October 2012
    June 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    October 2011
    September 2011
    August 2011
    July 2011
    June 2011

    Categories

    All
    AHEPA
    AHI
    American College Of Greece
    American College Of Thessaloniki
    American Hellenic Institute
    American School Of Classical Studies At Athens
    Archons
    Benaki Museum
    Cliffs Of Freedom
    Dean Karnazes
    Diane Kochilas
    Drake Behrakis
    Dr. Elizabeth Fisher
    Dr. John Camp
    ECOS
    Elios Society
    Greek Guide To Greatness
    Greek Independence Day
    Greek Reporter
    HAWC
    HCC-SW
    Hellenic Career Center
    Hellenic Journal
    Heritage America
    Heritage Classic
    Heritage Greece
    Heritage Greece Alumni Network
    Heritage Greece Thessaloniki
    Heritage Weekend & Classic
    International Spy Museum
    Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks
    Manatos & Manatos
    Member Of The Month Initiative
    Membership Spotlight
    Members In The News
    My Greek Table
    MyParea
    MyParea Marketplace
    National Geographic
    National Hellenic Museum
    NEO Magazine
    NHSA
    NHS Bay Area
    NHS Board Of Directors
    NHS Boston
    NHS Chicago
    NHS Culinary Legacy Fund
    NHS DC
    Nhs-grant-program
    NHS Internship
    NHS Los Angeles
    NHS New York
    NHS NY
    NHS Philadelphia
    NHS Sacramento
    NHS San Diego
    NHS Seattle
    NHSTalks
    NHSTalks Excellence
    NHSTalks Pathways
    NHSTalks Stories
    NHS Tampa Bay
    Onassis Foundation
    Orthodox Christian Network
    OXI Day Foundation
    Panchiaki Korais Society
    PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation
    PBS
    Tebtunis Papyri
    The Greeks
    UNLV
    Virtual Jazz FreedomFest
    Women's History Month

    RSS Feed

National Hellenic Society

5019- D Backlick Road
Annandale, VA 22003
Office: (703) 256-3180



The National Hellenic Society is incorporated in the State of Delaware as a non-stock non-profit corporation. The Society is an approved tax-exempt organization under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) and under applicable District of Columbia law and regulations.
© COPYRIGHT 2023 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  
DESIGN BY THEMIO CREATIVE LLC.


PLEASE VISIT OUR AFFILIATES & PARTNERS
Elios Society
AHEPA | American College of Greece | American Hellenic Institute | American School of Classical Studies at Athens | Hellenic American Bankers Association |
Hellenic American Women’s Council |Modern Greek Studies Association |National Hellenic Museum |National Geographic |Stavros Niarchos Foundation

  • Home
  • ABOUT NHS
    • Mission & Background
    • Board of Directors & Advisors
    • Corporate Governance
    • Regions & Chapters >
      • Bay Area
      • Boston >
        • Women's History Month
      • Chicago
      • Los Angeles
      • New York
      • Philadelphia
      • San Diego
      • Seattle
      • Texas
      • Washington, DC
  • News
    • NHS News
    • NHS Publications
  • Programs
    • NHS Talks®
    • NHS Talks® Stories
    • NHS Talks® Excellence
    • NHS Talks® Downloads
    • Benefiting the Community >
      • Heritage Greece
      • Heritage America
      • Hellenic Career Center
    • Celebrating Heritage >
      • My Greek Table
      • National Geographic Partnership >
        • Greek Guide to Greatness
      • National Hellenic Museum Partnership >
        • Spirit of the Marathon Exhibit
        • Oral History Project
      • Social Networking >
        • MyParea
        • Hellenic Career Center
    • Advancing Posterity >
      • Tebtunis Papyri Project
  • Heritage Greece®
    • Heritage Greece® Program Overview
    • Heritage Greece® Thessaloniki
    • This Is America Visits Greece
    • Application
    • Heritage Greece Blog >
      • 2019 Blog
      • 2018 Blog
      • 2017 Blog
      • 2016 Blog
    • NHS Talks® Pathways
    • Newsletter
    • Press
    • Social Media
    • Media
    • Heritage Greece Alumni Network >
      • HG Alumni Portal
      • HG Alumni Reunion
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Upcoming Events >
      • 2023 Heritage Weekend & Classic
    • Heritage Weekend & Classic >
      • 2022 Heritage Weekend & Classic
      • 2021 Heritage Weekend & Classic
      • Heritage Day 2020
      • 2019 Heritage Weekend & Classic
      • 2018 Heritage Weekend & Classic
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • Membership Overview
    • New Member Application
    • Membership Renewal
  • Photos
  • Donate
    • Donate
    • John Aniston Memorial Heritage Greece Scholarship
  • Contact
Live Chat Support ×

Connecting

You: ::content::
::agent_name:: ::content::
::content::
::content::