DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT APPOINTMENT
With the blessings of His Eminence, Archbishop Demetrios of America, and on behalf of John Payiavlas, Chairman of the Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund, the Officers of Leadership 100 and its Executive Director, Fr. Dimitrios Antokas, announced the appointment of Paulette Poulos as the Director of Development, effective September 1, 2005.
The Executive Committee of Leadership 100 was unanimous in confirming the appointment. John Payiavlas said the appointment brings a highly-seasoned professional with substantive knowledge of the Church and the Greek American Community.
Ms. Poulos (well known as Paulette) has been associated with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese throughout her working career. She joined the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in 1965 and has served in various capacities of increasing responsibilities, including Director of LOGOS and Associate Director for Stewardship Ministry (1972-1984). From 1984 to 1996, she served as His Eminence, Archbishop Iakovos’ administrator until his passing. She was the driving force in raising the necessary funds to complete the Archbishop Iakovos Library and Research Center in Brookline, Massachusetts. It is wellknown that Ms. Poulos’ dedication and loyalty to His Eminence and the Church enabled him to remain actively involved in ecclesiastical life and service until his passing in April, 2005.
The Archbishop Iakovos Leadership 100 Endowment Fund is an independent charitable fund whose mission is to preserve and perpetuate the Orthodox Christian faith and heritage through support of activities that increase and strengthen the ministries of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Since its inception in 1984, Leadership 100 has provided grants totaling more that $18 million. Recipients of funding have included, amongst others, the National Ministries of the Archdiocese; IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities); OCMC (Orthodox Christian Mission Center); the Hellenic College/Holy Cross Seminarian Scholarship program; and the retired Clergy assistance program.
For details of Grant Programs, please contact the offices of Leadership 100, (212) 570- 3570.
