Standing Committees NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY STANDING COMMITTEES

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1 Standing Committees NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY STANDING COMMITTEES AUDIT Ourania Soumas Maria Drakotos Pat Galanis Diane Saphos Marilyn Tzakis The Internal Audit Committee is charged to meet at least once annually to conduct an audit of the Society s books and records and to receive the audit and recommendations of the Certified Public Accountant FAMILY & SOCIETY/INTERFAITH Theone Dickos Diane Saphos Josephine Avaneas Agatha Felactu Dora Hart FINANCE Chairs: Ex-Officio: Joanne Kakoyiannis Martha Stefanidakis Pat Gogos Haeda Milhaltses Diane Tseckares Georgia Vlitas Aphrodite Skeadas Arlene Siavelis The mission of the Finance/Administration Committee is to plan and monitor all financial transactions relating to the disbursement of all Philoptochos funds. In fulfilling our paramount priority, assistance to persons in need, the mandates of the Finance Committee shall be executed in an ethical and judicious manner, adhering to the principles of fiscal responsibility and full accountability.

2 HISTORY/ARCHIVES Co-Chair Christine Karavites Helen Kocolatos Demos MEMBERSHIP Co- Dee Nicolaou Joanne Stavrakas Direct Archdiocesan District and Metropolis Presidents Maria Skiadas (DAD) Irene Arsoniadis (Chicago) Philippa Condakes (Boston) Marian Catechis (Denver) Laura Nixon (Atlanta) Margaret Yates (Detroit) Rosemary Nikas (Pittsburgh) Jeannie Ranglas (San Francisco) Anastasia Michals (New Jersey) Eleni Constantinides Kathy Gabriel Pat Sourlis Diane Tseckares The Membership Committee of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society seeks to educate all persons of all ages of its philanthropic work, in order to engage all Orthodox Christian women in membership and participation in the Society. The Committee shall promote awareness, productivity, teamwork, good will, harmony and friendship of Greek Orthodox faithful of all ages, for the betterment of the Philoptochos Society and the Greek Orthodox community, with the ultimate goal being the membership and participation of all Orthodox Christian women in the Society.

3 NATIONAL MINISTRY COMMITMENTS Co- Pam Argyris Martha Stefanidakis Direct Archdiocesan District and Metropolis Presidents Maria Skiadas (DAD) Irene Arsoniadis (Chicago) Philippa Condakes (Boston) Marian Catechis (Denver) Laura Nixon (Atlanta) Margaret Yates (Detroit) Rosemary Nikas (Pittsburgh) Jeannie Ranglas (San Francisco) Anastasia Michals (New Jersey Dee Nicolaou The purpose of the National Commitments committee is to educate the chapters about fulfilling their monetary obligations to our National Commitments and Programs in order that we may accomplish our goals as a philanthropic entity. SOCIAL SERVICES/PHILANTHROPY Efthalia Katos Stella Fiorentino Aspasia Melis Regional Representatives: Atlanta: Evan Mekras Scurtis Boston: Georgia Lagadinos Chicago: Kathy Siavelis Detroit: Theone Dickos Denver: Cindy Demeris Direct Archdiocesan District: Nellie Logothetides New Jersey: Alexis Limberakis Pittsburgh: Mary Doreza San Francisco: Marina Kookootsedes The mission of the Social Services Committee shall be the improvement of the quality of life for those in need of assistance within the Greek Orthodox community, provided in a way that maintains the dignity and selfdetermination of the individual. Assistance to individuals will be provided through short term intervention, motivational support, and referral to other appropriate local and civic resources. To achieve this goal, the Committee shall organize and sponsor outreach programs, designed to educate and inform the community, and shall regularly review all pertinent protocols and procedures.

4 Aging: Co-Chairs Celeste Moschos Carol Stamas Marty Driscoll Katherine Kotsis Angeliki Pitsis The Committee on Aging shall serve as a forum for educating the Greek Orthodox community concerning the needs of older adults and the aging community, in order to secure the community s support and understanding. The areas of concern include, but are not limited to: Economics/Income Security Housing and Assisted Living Physical and Mental Health Transportation Long Term Care, including home care and care-giver support Socialization The Committee shall also provide information on local resources. Aids: Elaine Cladis Helen Malachias Demetra Safiol Billie Zumo The mission is one of education and awareness on the AIDS epidemic by reporting on current developments in research, prevention, treatment and support of the global community to combat the disease. Most importantly, the goal of this committee is to encourage understanding and compassion for those suffering with the disease. Autism: Barbara Vittas Anne Feles Barbara Orlando Kathy Siavelis Our mission is to heighten awareness of autism and to provide assistance and support to persons within the autism spectrum.

5 Cancer: Co-Chairs Martha Driscoll Crystal Thomas Eleni Constantinides Marilynn Jemas The mission of the National Philoptochos Cancer Fund is to offer financial support, assistance and treatment to children and families with cancer, and to educate and promote awareness to the community at large.