Finding Faith in Iconography: Documentary PISTEVO “I believe” Chronicles a Sacred Journey
When Mike Psaros, co-founder and managing partner of KPS Capital Partners in New York City, was named Executive of the Year by The Hellenic American Bankers Association (HABA) last May, he was asked to provide a biopic to be presented at the award ceremony. As a shrewd businessman with a keen eye for talent, Psaros selected a seasoned professional to undertake this task; MiB Mediaworks founder Mark I. Brodie, an Emmy-winning editor and documentary filmmaker with more than 30 years of experience working for national and international broadcasts, was an obvious choice.
Membership Event Held In Detroit
On June 18, 2015, a Leadership 100 Informational Dinner was held at the prestigious Detroit Athletic Club in Detroit, Michigan. Among the 25 distinguished guests were clergy and Leadership 100 members.
George D. Behrakis Philanthropy Featured in Video
Greek Reporter featured the philanthropy of George D. Behrakis, Chairman Emeritus of Leadership 100, in a video on their website titled “The Strategy of Philanthropy: George D. Behrakis”.
Arthur C. Anton Sr. Gives Commencement Address
Arthur C. Anton, Sr., a Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Leadership 100, gave the Commencement Address at Lowell High School in Lowell, MA, on June 3, 2015, where he had graduated as class valedictorian in 1943.
Dennis Mehiel Presented with Holy Trinity Award
Dennis Mehiel, a prominent New York business and civic leader and a long-time member of Leadership 100, was presented with the Holy Trinity Award at the 80th Archdiocesan Cathedral Gala at Guastavino’s on E. 59th St. in New York City on June 5, 2015.
Leadership 100 Members Awarded Ellis Island Medals of Honor
Ellis Island Medals of Honor were awarded to Theodore K. Zampetis of Bloomfield Hills, MI, a member of the Leadership 100 Executive Committee and Chairman of both the Membership Committee and Leadership 100 Sunday, and Nikiforos Valaskantjis of San Clemente, CA, a Leadership 100 member, in ceremonies on May 9, 2015 on Ellis Island.
Margo Catsimatidis Honored
Margo Catsimatidis, a long-time member of Leadership 100, was honored for her support of The Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless (ACE). ACE works with homeless men and women throughout New York City, providing job training, work experience and a lifetime support network to help program participants achieve their goals and establish economic independence.
Drake Behrakis Honored by Boston College
Drake G. Behrakis, a member of the Leadership 100 Board of Trustees and a 1986 graduate of Boston College, was presented with the William V. McKenney Award, the highest honor bestowed by the Alumni Association of the University, at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel on June 4, 2015.
Online Ministry Video Series
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Department of Administration, in cooperation with GOTelecom, has produced a series of videos highlighting the work of several ministries and departments with a grant of $109,085 from Leadership 100.