AHEPA Chapter 445 Thermopylae Honors Horiates and Holds Elections

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AHEPA Chapter 445 Thermopylae Honors Horiates and Holds Elections

June 19, 2020

AHEPA Chapter 445 Thermopylae newly elected President Demetris Krontiris, honoree and AHEPA Supreme President George Horiates, and past chapter president Fotios Mylonas. (Photo by Steve Lambrou)

UPPER DARBY, PA – AHEPA Chapter 445 "Thermopylae" on June 17 held its first meeting after the lifting of restrictions on gatherings to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The meeting was held in the community hall of Saint Demetrios in Upper Darby and included an update on the chapter’s activities and a report on the plans of the new administration.

AHEPA Chapter 445 Thermopylae with AHEPA Supreme President George Horiates. (Photo by Steve Lambrou)

Also at the meeting, AHEPA Supreme President George Horiates took part and was awarded for his contributions to the Greek community.

The chapter swore in its newly elected leaders as well at the meeting, Demetris Krontiris is the new president, Stephanos Evangelopoulos is vice president, Fotis Costantinidis is treasurer, and Vasilis Ikonomou is the secretary.

AHEPA Supreme President George Horiates, second from left, attended the meeting and was honored for his contributions to the community. (Photo by Steve Lambrou)

AHEPA Chapter 445 Treasurer Fotis Constantinidis, President Demetris Krontiris, Vice President Stephanos Evangelopoulos, and Secretary Vasilis Ikonomou being sworn in. (Photo by Steve Lambrou)

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