The Greek Heritage Society of Southern California (GHS) announced its new officers and board for 2010. Newly-elected President Shelly Papadopoulos (photo left) has been an active member of the Greek American and Southern California community for over 35 years. In addition to her 14-year involvement with GHS, Shelly has been a trustee of the Culver [...]
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Fundraiser for Congressman Zack Space in Los Angeles
The Honorable Henry A. Waxman Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee is hosting a breakfast honoring Congressman ZACK SPACE OH-18. Congressman Space proudly serves on both the House Energy and Commerce and Veterans’ Affairs Committees. The host committee includes Theodore & Eleftheria Polychronis, Dino and Stella Andrianos, Aris & Isaura Anagnos, Vince Calcagno, [...]
Hellenic Society of Constantinople Honors Costas Mandylor
On Saturday, Jan 16th the Hellenic Society of Constantinople held its annual Dinner Dance at the Wilshire Country Club. This was the 43rd consecutive year that the organization “cut” its vasilopita. The Hellenic Society of Constantinople was founded by a group of Greek Americans who came to the US from Istanbul for a better future. [...]
34th Annual Greek Folk Dance and Choral Festival Kikcs Off in San Jose
Thousands of Greeks have gathered in San Diego for the largest Greek Dance event in the US. The weekend began on Thursday, January 14 with an Agiasmos service to bless the convening of FDF. It was followed by the traditional Opening Ceremonies and procession of teams in the San Jose Civic Auditorium. His Eminence Archbishop [...]
George L. Argyros in the Board of Pacific Mercantile Bancorp
Raymond E. Dellerba, President and CEO of Pacific Mercantile Bancorp (NASDAQ:PMBC), announced today that the Board of Directors of the Company has nominated George L. Argyros to serve as a member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Argyros’ election to the Bancorp Board is subject to bank regulatory approvals and will become effective if and [...]
Congressman Billirakis Visits California
Last week, the American Hellenic Council organized a meeting with visiting Greek-American Republican Congressman from the 9th District of Florida Gus Bilirakis. The event was courtesy of George and Bettina Kallins and was held at the Capri Laguna Inn Hotel in Laguna Beach, CA. Mr. Bilirakis was visiting Southern California as part of a 2010 [...]
Dina Titus Fundraising Event in LA
Left to Right: Dino Andrianos, Aris Anagnos, Dina Titus and Michael Galanakis On Wednesday, August 19, 2009, Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV03) held a fundraising event and discussion of current political issues in Beverly Hills, CA as part of her effort to raise awareness about healthcare and energy reform and to reconfirm her support for Greek [...]
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