Our Mission
The association was established in 1944 and operates for the realization of philanthropic, patriotic, educational cultural goals, whose extent, definition & other details are described in its By-Laws. The Association shall not operate for profit and no profit incur to the benefit of any individual connected with the organization except in consideration for services rendered.
76 Years of Philanthropy in America & Greece
Announcements & Updates
Amid the Ongoing COVID-19 Global Pandemic:
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VELOUCHI 2020 NATIONAL CONVENTION IN KARPENISI, EVRYTANIA - GREECE HAS BEEN POSTPONED
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THE NEW DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING THE 2020 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS IS JULY 15, 2020
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STAY HEALTHY & SAFE - STAY HOME - SAVE LIVES
We will continue to keep you updated on the latest news
2020 ANNUAL
RAFFLE DRAWING
Please return your raffle ticket stubs with your donation in the self-addressed envelope you have received by mail last February. If you cannot purchase the ticket, please try to sell it to a relative or friend. If you need additional raffle tickets, please contact our Headquarters or your Chapter President and Representative to our National Board.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic,
the drawing set for July 24 in Karpenisi-Greece has been postponed. However, we will soon communicate to you this year’s new drawing date. Your contribution will greatly empower and support this summer’s Scholarships Recipients.
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National Raffle Committee 2020
Tommy Pappas, Chair (704-534-0048)
George Katergaris, Vice-Chair (704-846-1853)
James Kastriches, Treasurer (704-846-1853)
John Peslis (717-649-7616)
Tom Skenteris (910-494-5597)
Danny Ziozios (704-621-0620)
Jimmy Skenteris (910-494-5597)
All Chapter Presidents and Representatives
to the National Board
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
My Dear Fellow Evrytanians,
After much discussion and deliberation, I must regretfully announce that the Executive Board, in conjunction with the Convention Committee, has decided to cancel the 2020 Velouchi Convention in Karpenisi. Considering the current state of events concerning the coronavirus outbreak, we have decided that it would be unwise and irresponsible to further pursue holding the convention in Greece this year.
Humanitarian Relief & Children with Special Needs
Thank you for your past generous donations, we ask for your support to continue this outstanding program. We hope this year’s plea will...
Scholarships & Application
For students of Evrytanian extraction or children of members of the Association residing in the United States or Canada.
Recent Magazines
Find current and archived issues of Velouchi Magazine.
Visit our Magazine page HERE.
DVD & Achievements
Take a look at the official Velouchi DVD and the Achievements of this outstanding organization.
AWARDS
ACADEMY OF ATHENS * THE GREAT CROSS OF OUR SAVIOR * ST. PAUL’S MEDAL
SOCIAL WELLFARE * RECOGNITION OF VELOUCHI BULLETIN (ROME)
ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΑΚΑΔΗΜΙΑΣ ΑΘΗΝΩΝ * ΜΕΓΑΛΟΣΤΑΥΡΟΣ ΤΟΥ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ * ΜΕΤΑΛΛΙΟ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΠΑΥΛΟΥ
ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΚΗΣ ΠΡΟΝΟΙΑΣ * ΑΝΑΓΝΩΡΙΣΗ ΕΦΗΜΕΡΙΔΑΣ «ΤΟ ΒΕΛΟΥΧΙ»
