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Leadership 100 Installs Argyris Vassiliou Chairman At 27th Annual Conference In Biscayne, FL
Leadership 100 installed Argyris “RJ” Vassiliou of Stamford, Connecticut, a business executive and engineer, as Chairman, at the Grand Banquet of its 27th Annual Conference on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami in Key Biscayne, Florida. George S. Tsandikos, outgoing Chairman, passed the Torch of Leadership to Vassiliou, thanking Leadership 100 members for their support during his tenure.
Leadership 100 Approves $2.7 Million In Grants
The Executive Committee of Leadership 100, meeting on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at the 27th Annual Leadership 100 Conference in Key Biscayne, Florida, unanimously accepted the recommendations of the Leadership 100 Grant Committee, with one addition, and approved a total of $2,668,663 in grants, according to George S. Tsandikos, Chairman.
Hellenic American Academy Honors George D. Behrakis
The Hellenic American Academy honored George D. Behrakis, noted business leader and philanthropist and Chairman Emeritus of Leadership 100, with the Heritage Award at its 11th Annual Gala on Saturday, Feb. 17 at the Loews Chicago O’Hare.
Leadership 100 Members Create Hellenic Hearts
Hellenic Hearts, a non-profit organization, was created and co-founded by Leadership 100 members John Aivazoglou and Nick Karalis, along with Kostas Mikropoulos and Tim Vlassopoulos, with the intent of supporting Hellenes from the Greater Philadelphia area in extreme financial distress. Its inception was on February 17th, 2016, at John’s 50th birthday party when in lieu of gifts, donations were collected in the amount of $20,000.
New Leadership 100 Member Leads J.P. Morgan's Private Bank Team in New Jersey
Alma DeMetropolis, who joined Leadership 100 in 2017, capped her 25-year career at JPMorgan Chase, by returning to her native New Jersey in November of 2016 as Managing Director and a Senior Investment Specialist for the Tri-State Region of the J.P. Morgan Private Bank. She became President of the New Jersey Market Leadership team and Market Manager for the New Jersey Private Bank.
Illinois Governor Appoints Anastasia Palivos to Commerce Commission
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner announced the appointment of attorney Anastasia Palivos to a five-year term as a Commissioner of the Illinois Commerce Commission on Jan. 23, 2018. She is the daughter of Leadership 100 members Peter and Vicky Palivos and participates in Leadership 100 activities.
Julie And Nick Sakellariadis Receive Medal Of St. Paul
His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios bestowed the Medal of St. Paul, the highest honor given by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, upon Julie and Nick Sakellariadis, who for more than three decades have quietly and effectively offered support to the Archdiocese along with Annunciation Church in New York City and many other Orthodox institutions. They are both longtime members of Leadership 100.
Dr. and Mrs. P. Roy Vagelos Donate $250 Million to Columbia Medical School to End Student Debt
Dr. P. Roy Vagelos, 88, the former chairman of Merck & Co., and his wife, Diana, are donating $250 million to the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, one of the top medical schools, to underwrite financial aid. They are both members of Leadership 100.
Helen And Lou Nicozisis Honored At OCMC Gala
The Orthodox Christian Mission Center Celebration Gala took place this past weekend, February 10, 2018, in Boca Raton, FL, at the Marriott at Boca Center. There were nearly 300 guests in attendance to honor Helen and Louis Nicozisis, members of Annunciation Church in Lancaster, PA, St. Mark Church in Boca Raton, FL, and St. Catherine Church in West Palm Beach, FL. Helen and Louis were honored for their lifetime of dedication to Orthodox Missions and the OCMC.
Nikitas And Marika Drakotos Honored By Ronald McDonald House New York Greek Division
Nikitas and Marika Drakotos, co-founders and associates of M & N Management Corp and members of Leadership 100 were honored by the Greek Division of Ronald McDonald House New York at the 22nd Annual Christmas Celebration at The New York Athletic Club in Manhattan on Tuesday, December 12.
Hellenic Medical Society Honors Dr. George Kofinas
The Hellenic Medical Society of New York honored Dr. George D. Kofinas, Director of the Fertility Institute at New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital with the Distinguished Physician Award at their 81st Annual Scholarship Gala on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the JW Marriott Essex House in New York City. Both Dr. George Kofinas and his wife, Dr. Miranda Kofinas, are members of Leadership 100.
Dr. Nicholas Romas Honored By New Rochelle Ahepa Chapter
AHEPA’s James Plevritis-Joseph C. Keane Evzone Chapter of New Rochelle, New York honored Dr. Nicholas Romas as the chapter’s Man of the Year with its Lifetime Achievement Award at its 15th Annual Initiation and Luncheon at the Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York on December 2, 2017. The award highlighted Dr. Romas’ dedication to his profession, service to humanity and guidance and care for his fellow AHEPANS. Dr. Romas is a longtime member of Leadership 100.
National Leadership 100 Sunday was observed across the country for the ninth year
National Leadership 100 Sunday was observed across the country for the ninth year on October 15, 2017. The celebration is held on a Sunday near to the Feast of Saint Iakovos in honor of the Founder of Leadership 100, Archbishop Iakovos of Blessed Memory.
Executive Committee Approves $100,000 For Hurricane Response Fund
The Leadership 100 Executive Committee on September 5, 2017 unanimously approved emergency assistance to International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) for the Emergency Response Fund for Hurricanes with a grant of $100,000, in response to an appeal from His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Geron of America, which initially addressed Hurricane Harvey, but was extended to include Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
John A. Catsimatidis Receives Nicholas J. Bouras Award
The Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle honored Archon John A. Catsimatidis, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Chairman of the Red Apple Group, with the 2017 Nicholas J. Bouras Award for Extraordinary Archon Stewardship on October 20, 2017 at the Metropolitan Club in New York.
Peter Vlachos Receives 2017 Oxi Day Jaharis Service Award
Peter Vlachos, a longtime member of the Leadership 100 Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Investment Committee, was presented with the 2017 Jaharis Service Award during the 7th Annual Oxi Day Celebration in Washington, DC at the National World War II Memorial on October 26, 2017.
Eleni Bousis Hosts Gala To Raise Funds For Cancer Research
Eleni Bousis, a member of the Leadership 100 Board of Trustees, hosted the second annual Wings to Cure Gala for the Hippocratic Cancer Research Foundation (HCRF), which she founded and chairs, on Oct. 14. The event attracted more than 600 guests and raised $600,000 at the Hilton Chicago to support innovative cutting-edge cancer research at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.
Project Mexico Develops Home Building Program
Project Mexico & St. Innocent Orphanage has developed a sustainable Home Building Program with the support of a Leadership 100 grant of $63,735 in 2015. An Intern Development Coordinator educated and strengthened the 23 Home Building Interns in the scriptural importance of service to the needy in a cross-cultural missionary context, in the personal development and spiritual fortification necessary to lead and inspire Orthodox missionaries during their home building trips, and in mentoring others in an outreach and evangelistic environment.
Admiral James Stavridis To Give Keynote Address At 2018 Leadership 100 Annual Conference In Florida
Admiral Stavridis, formerly Supreme Allied Commander at NATO and currently Dean of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, will give the keynote address at the Grand Banquet at the 27th Annual Leadership 100 Conference, February 1-4, 2018. at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami in Key Biscayne, Florida according to George S. Tsandikos, Chairman of Leadership 100.