Features 10 In Support of the Ecumenical Patriarch AHEPA Family Honored by Patriarch’s Visit to AHEPA Headquarters Photo: John Mindala 15 AHEPA Honors Excellence in First of Four Regional Galas Honorees Inspire and Set Examples to Emulate 18 Being Green Is In Our DNA By Brother John Sarbanes, U.S. Congressman Departments 4 5 6 7 20 Supreme President’s Message Daughters of Penelope President’s Message Sons and Maids Presidents’ Messages AHEPA Family News Education 22 24 Housing Athletics 26 Book Review 27 AHEPA Family Chapter News 30 In Memoriam On the Cover A Historic Visitation Is Cherished His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is escorted by His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios and Supreme President Nicholas Karacostas on a historical visit to AHEPA Headquarters. Photo Credit: Nick Khazal, Vi Photography