Huffington Ecumenical Institute To Be Established at Hellenic College Holy Cross
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announced on April 1, 2022, a gift to Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology by Michael Huffington, a faithful member of Leadership 100. The $2.5 million dollar gift, and a matching gift by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America for $2.5 million, will establish the Huffington Ecumenical Institute on the campus of HCHC in Brookline, MA.
HCHC Retires $5.3 Million Mortgage
Hellenic College Holy Cross announced on April 6, 2022, that it has paid off the $5.3 million mortgage on the Barletta property, a seven-acre parcel of land adjacent to the main campus that was acquired in 2006 to provide opportunities for expansion and to protect against encroaching development.
Michael Psaros Makes Transformative Gift to Georgetown University to Launch the Preeminent Center on Financial Markets and Policy
Michael G. and Robin Psaros have committed $11 million to the newly renamed Psaros Center for Financial Markets and Policy at Georgetown University, the preeminent destination for unbiased expertise at the intersection of finance and policy. Psaros, who is a Co-Founder and Co-Managing Partner of KPS Capital Partners, LP., is a member of the Leadership 100 Board of Trustees.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Donates $15 Million to St. Michael’s Retirement Home
Andreas Dracopoulos, the Co-President of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) announced on April 13, 2022, a major donation of $15 million by SNF to St. Michael’s Retirement Home, one of the preeminent facilities which cares for the Greek Orthodox elderly in America.
Greek Independence and the Journey of Greek Americans
2021 marked the Bicentennial Anniversary of Greek Independence. This historical event recognized the struggles and sacrifices of Greeks two centuries ago and the impact Hellenes continue to have in the world. This celebration is a great reminder that history can be used as inspiration for the future.
IOCC Announces Challenge Grant for Summer's Wildfires in Greece
The George and Judy Marcus Foundation and the Jaharis Family Foundation have together provided IOCC with a six-figure matching challenge grant to support IOCC’s long- term response to last summer’s wildfires in Greece.
Leadership 100 Approves $7,094,900 in New and Prior Year Grants, Total Since Founding Reaches $70 Million
The Executive Committee of Leadership 100, meeting at the 31st Annual Conference in Naples, Florida on February 9, 2022, approved 31 new and prior year grants, totaling $7,094,900,
Archbishop Elpidophoros Launches GOARCH Ukraine Relief Fund
On Wednesday evening, March 2, 2022, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros was conferred an honorary doctorate of the Department of Greek Philology by the Democritus University of Thrace at a ceremony held on campus in Komotini.
Message from Father Andreas Vithoulkas, Proïstamenos and Archiepiscopal Vicar of the Saint Nicholas National Shrine
These remarks are drawn from the presentation Fr. Andreas made at the 31st Annual Leadership 100 Conference in Naples, Florida on February 11th, 2022.
Leadership 100 Concludes 31st Annual Conference
The 31st Annual Leadership 100 Conference concluded on February 13, 2022, with a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy, celebrated by His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America at St. Katherine Church in Naples, Florida. The Conference took place from February 10th to 13th at The Ritz-Carlton Naples.
Demetrios G. Logothetis Installed as Chairman
Leadership 100 installed Demetrios (Jim) G. Logothetis of Chicago, formerly a Senior Partner at Ernst & Young, as Chairman, at the Grand Banquet of its 31st Annual Conference on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, in Naples, Florida. Argyris Vassiliou, outgoing Chairman, praised his successor and acknowledged Jim’s support during his tenure. Logothetis served as Leadership 100 Vice Chairman for the past four years.
Leadership 100 Conference Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of Greek Orthodox Archdiocese
The 31st Annual Leadership 100 Conference will convene February 10-13, 2022, at The Ritz-Carlton Naples in Naples, Florida. Argyris Vassiliou, Chairman of Leadership 100, announced that this year’s conference will be dedicated to the Centennial of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
National Centennial Committee Develops Plans
Leadership 100 Chairman Argyris Vassiliou, in his capacity as Chairman of the National Centennial Committee, opened remote planning meetings of the Committee on December 8 and 16.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Distributes Funds to those Affected by Fires in Greece
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America announced the distribution of more than one million dollars to aid those affected by the catastrophic fires in Greece this past summer.
The CrossRoad Summer Institute Expands to San Francisco
CrossRoad announced its planned expansion to the West Coast in the summer of 2022. Through the leadership of His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos of San Francisco and the generosity of The George and Judy Marcus Family Foundation, CrossRoad will host one of its three sessions in San Francisco, California.
Orthodox Volunteer Corps
In September 2019, the Department of Inter-Orthodox, Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America convened a pan-Orthodox, national gathering to address the crisis of homelessness.
Gus Perdikakis Recognized as one of Cincinnati 300 Most Powerful Business Leaders
Gus G. Perdikakis, longtime member of Leadership 100 with his wife, Jo Ann, with whom he founded Gus Perdikakis Associates, Inc., has been recognized as one of the Cincinnati 300 Most Powerful Business Leaders in October 2021, for the third year in the category of Professional Services.
National Hellenic Society Honors Helen Nicozisis
he National Hellenic Society honored NHS member Helen Bakalis Nicozisis with the prestigious Ariston Award for Excellence at the 2021 Heritage Weekend and Classic, October 7-10, in Las Vegas. The weekend was dedicated to the memory of the beloved Dr. George Korkos. Nicozisis, along with her husband, Lou, are long-time members of Leadership 100. Dr. Korkos was also a longtime member.
10th Anniversary of Assembly of Bishops
On Saturday, October 2, 2021, the fifty-seven-member Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the United States of America kicked off the 10th Anniversary celebrations with Vespers at Saints Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church in Potomac, Maryland.
National Leadership 100 Sunday Observed for Thirteenth Year
The thirteenth observance of National Leadership 100 Sunday took place across the nation on October 17, 2021, a Sunday in proximity to the Feastday of Saint Iakovos on October 23, in honor of the Founder of Leadership 100, Archbishop Iakovos of Blessed Memory. His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America issued an Encyclical on behalf of the Holy Eparchial Synod, which was read at the Divine Liturgy by Parish Priests in every Metropolis and the direct Archdiocesan