Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
– Philippians 4:8
For immediate release: October 19, 2020
New York, NY – His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, and Chairman of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society announced the appointment of Arlene Siavelis Kehl of Chicago as National Philoptochos President, as well the Executive Board Members for the 2020-2022 term via Zoom Video Conference.
On accepting the appointment and the charge of Archbishop Elpidophoros, President Kehl stated, “I promise to walk with you, our spiritual father and leader of the Holy Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, as a co-worker in Christ, and I offer you my deepest respect, love and support through my time, talents and treasures in fulfilling the philanthropic ministries of our Church. It is my fervent hope that love, grace, and truth will guide me and my Philoptochos sisters as we aid the less fortunate among us.”
The members of the new Executive Board are Jeannie Ranglas, First Vice President; Anita Kartalopoulos, Second Vice President; Stella Pantelidis, Third Vice President; Philippa Condakes, Secretary; Barbara Pasalis, Treasurer; Harriet Stoukas, Assistant Treasurer; and Maria Logus Past National President/ Advisor to to the Board. In advisory positions are Aphrodite Skeadas, Protocol Officer; Valine Georgeson, Parliamentarian; and Pamela Weinroth as Legal Advisor. Additionally, Metropolis Presidents, Jennifer Constantin, Direct Archdiocesan District President; Athena Kalyvas, Metropolis of Boston President; Stella Piches, Metropolis of Denver President; Irene Politis, Metropolis of Atlanta President; Theone Dickos, Metropolis of Detroit; Despina Sarantopoulou, Metropolis of Pittsburgh President; Jeannie Ranglas, Metropolis of San Francisco President; Eleni Constantinides, Metropolis of New Jersey President and Marilyn Tzakis, Metropolis of Chicago President.
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The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society is the philanthropic arm of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. Website: www.philoptochos.org
For more information contact: Amy Kalogeropoulos, Development & Information Officer
Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc.
212-977-7770 x213 | amyk@philoptochos.org