Dear Brothers, Sisters, Friends, and Honored Guests,

On behalf of the Board of Directors of AHEPA Chapter 26, Hercules Spartan of Greater Philadelphia, I extend my deepest and most heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who made our 100th Anniversary Celebration such a remarkable success.

Celebrating one hundred years of uninterrupted service, faith, brotherhood, and philanthropy in the birthplace of American democracy was not simply an event, it was a defining moment in the history of our Chapter. The evening at the Arts Ballroom in Philadelphia was a powerful reminder of what organized Hellenism can accomplish when guided by unity, purpose, and devotion to our shared ideals.

I would like to express our sincere appreciation to our distinguished dignitaries whose presence elevated this historic occasion:

His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos of New Jersey;
Chris Kaitson, Supreme President of AHEPA;
Mike Driscoll, Councilman of the City of Philadelphia;
Zenon Christodoulou, Supreme Vice President;
T. Frangos, Supreme Secretary;
Tim Vlassopoulos, District Governor;
Our keynote speaker, Brother Elias Katsos PDG D6NY;

and all the members from Districts 4 and 5 who joined us.

Thank you for honoring us with your presence and for standing with Chapter 26 as we marked this extraordinary milestone.

To our committee members, volunteers, sponsors, neighboring chapters, past presidents, families of our founding members, and every Brother who contributed time, effort, and dedication, this celebration was possible because of you. Months of planning, coordination, and teamwork culminated in an evening that reflected the strength, dignity, and enduring spirit of our Chapter.

For one hundred years, Chapter 26 has upheld the principles of Hellenism, philanthropy, education, civic responsibility, and faith. As we look toward the next century, we do so with renewed commitment to our mission: to preserve our heritage while strengthening our communities and embracing the American ideals that define this great nation.

May we continue to build upon the foundation laid by those who came before us, ensuring that AHEPA Chapter 26 remains a beacon of leadership, unity, and service for generations to come.

With sincere appreciation and brotherly love,

Paul Kotrotsios
President
AHEPA Chapter 26
Hercules Spartan
Greater Philadelphia