As the holiday season approaches, Chapters throughout the AHEPA domain are coming together to celebrate! Supreme President Chris Kaitson was able to join a Christmas social with Fort Worth Chapter 19 of Ft. Worth, Texas. Along with District 16 Governor Jimmy Horiates, the Supreme President celebrated and commended the Chapter on having a great year. Special thanks to Chapter President Stathis Michaelides and his board for welcoming Supreme President Kaitson.

On December 6, 2025, Port Jefferson AHEPA Chapter 319 of Port Jefferson, NY, celebrated Christmas with members, spouses, and friends, as Chapter President George Kallas outlined a renewed focus for 2026 on strengthening fellowship through increased social engagement. Following dinner, members were recognized for their service, highlighted by Michael Capous, who received a 60 Years of Service pin and a Certificate of Recognition signed by Supreme President Chris Kaitson for his decades of leadership and extraordinary dedication to AHEPA. Reverend Demetrios Calogredes (Father Jim), the chapter chaplain and a key figure in the chapter’s reactivation, was honored with a special wreath pin, while several members received five-year service pins, with additional recognitions planned at the chapter’s January 7, 2026 Vasilopita celebration.

On Sunday, December 14th, over 150 AHEPA family members & friends enjoyed a wonderful evening of dining, dancing & fellowship at the AHEPA Family of Clearwater’s annual Christmas Dinner/Dance at the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa, in Safety Harbor, FL. The AHEPA Steve Tsagaris Chapter 356 of Clearwater, FL helped to host the event, and proceeds went to the AHEPA Scholarship Fund. Congratulations on a successful event!