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5th District Lodge 2011 ~ 2012

District Governor

Karen Marousis

District Lt. Governor

Eleni Parlapindes

District Secretary

Marcella Calagias

District Treasurer

Isa Velez, Md

District Marshall

Anna Zavros

District Advisor

Martina Harris, PDG

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Chapter Presidents

2010 – 2011

ICARIUS #48 Jersey City Evelyn Vardakis, PDG

XANTHUS # 149 Wilmington Robin Hayes

ALTES # 163 Trenton Dina Fanikos

CADMUS # 165 PARAMUS Rita Pavlos

AMPHITRYON #

173 Newark Irene Wilcox

KRONOS #188 Clifton Athens Zambalis

AULIS # 195 Asbury Park Effie Psoomas

TETHYS # 229 New Brunswick Katina Kehayas

NIKE #230 Cherry Hill Carol Pappas

ALEXANDER # 250 Randolph Anna Zavros

ZEPHYR # 295 Orange Ida Stathakis

AGAPE # 336 Wyckoff Angela Hajiyerou

APHRODITE #374 Toms River Penny Capetan, PDG

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1948-Past District Governors-2012

The History of the

Daughters of Penelope

District #5 spans a period of

more than 60 years. Its

leadership includes the

following list of capable

women who served in the

position of District

Governor. Their love for

the Sisterhood is to be

commended, their devotion

admired and their visions and

dreams are our goals for

tomorrow.

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Past District Governors

(* )Denotes Deceased Sister (**) Denotes 2 Terms 1948-50 **Julia Caravoulias Icarius #48, Jersey City

1950-51 Helen Millas Altes #163, Trenton

1951-52 Maria Tsucalas Icarius #48, Jersey City

1952-53 Mary Diamond Janis* Kronos #188, Clifton

1953-54 Irene Kyriakakis* Kronos #188, Clifton

1954-55 Lillian Manetas* Altes #163, Trenton

1955-56 Kiki Sareotes* Aulis #195, Asbury Park

1956-57 Helen Heleotis Murphy Aulis #195, Asbury Park

1957-58 Joanne Nicas Georgeson Ogygia #207, Perth Amboy

1958-59 Helen Gianakopoulos Altes #163, Trenton

1959-60 Pauline Zavakos* Nike #230, Camden

1960-61 Elizabeth Saridakis Cleo #240, Atlantic City

1961-62 Betty Colonias Diamond Ion #286, Elizabeth

1962-64 **Francis Yack Ion #286, Elizabeth

1964-65 Mary Dertouzos Altes #163, Trenton

1965-66 Julia Sapounakis* Nike #230, Camden

1966-68 ** Kiki Lampros Amphitryon #173, Newark

1968-69 Nora Lemperes Nike #230, Cherry Hill

1969 Annette Pantel Cadmus #165, Paterson

1969-72 **Eva Jean Fomalont

(3terms)

Aulis #195, Asbury Park

1972-74 Betty Haralambidis Cadmus #165, Paterson

1974-75 Despina Veloudos Cadmus #165, Paterson

1975-76 Barbara Petridis* Kronos #188, Clifton

1976-78 Irene Wilcox Amphitryon #173, Newark

1978-79 Angelina Flamos* Amphitryon #173, Newark

1979-80 Lillian Demitry Altes #163, Trenton

1980-81 Penelope Capetan Tethys #229, New Brunswick

1981-82 Elpis Hope Demitry Altes #163, Trenton

1982-83 Helen G. Mougakos Nemesis #307, Vineland

1983-84 Lillian Boyadjis Alexander #250, Dover

1984 Agnes Brougas Kronos #188, Clifton

1984-85 Mary Boyadjis Alexander #250, Dover

1985-87 ** Marion Economo Alexander #250 Dover

1987-88 Evelyn Vardakis Icarius #48, Jersey City

1988-89 Freda Sakas Alexander #250, Dover

1989-90 Mary Boyadjis Alexander #250, Dover

1990-91 Evellyn Tsiadis Tethys #229, New Brunswick

1991-92 Helen Mitsakos Eleni #308, Fort Lee

1992-93 Theognosia Michaels Eleni #308, Fort Lee

1993-94 Vera Andresakes Zephyr #259, Orange

1994-95 Johanna Lioumis Aphrodite #374, Toms River

1995-96 Georgette Boulegeris Tethys #229, New Brunswick

1996-97 Sophia Fotakos Xanthus #149, Wilmington

1997-98 Cathy N. Politis Spina Icarius #48, Jersey City

1998-99 Anamaria Anagnostou Xanthus #149, Wilmington

1999-2000 Martina Harris Nike #230, Cherry Hill

2000-2001 Karen Pascal Aulis #195, Asbury Park

2001-2002 Stathia Marousis Aphrodite #374, Toms River

2002-2003 Pauline Ploussiou Tethys #229, New Brunswick

2003-2004 Joyce Allen Altes #163, Trenton

2004-2005 Patricia Vlahos Aulis #195, Asbury Park

2005-2007 **Antoinette Marousis Aphrodite #374, Toms River

2007-2009 ** Demi Thomas Agape #336, Wyckoff

2009-2010 Robin Pappagiannas Aulis #195, Asbury Park

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District Penelope of the Year Recipients 1964

1965

1966

1967

1968

1969

1970

1971

1972

1973

1974

1975

1976

1977

1978

1979

1980

1981

1982

1983

1984

1985

1986

1987

1988

1989

1990

1991

1992

1993

1994

1995

1996

1997

1998

1999

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

mary jahos*

julia sapounakis*

saudra tashik

jane notos

mary troise

mary troise

kiki lampros

sonja stefanides

kiki sareotes*

eva jean rigby fomalont

lillian demitry

jane allen

angelina flamos

Betty Haralambidis

Despina Veloudos

Sophia Anest

E. Hope Demitry

Sophie Nestor

Lillian Boyadjis

Elaine Mastrodimos

Diane Vlahakis

Margaret Scandalios

Beatrice Minassion

Antonia Giallourakis

Evangeline Kosaitis

Dorothy Solomos

Bertha Manos*

Vera Andresakes

Despina Aletras*

Evellyn Tsiadis

Penelope Capetan

Georgette Boulegeris

Alice Kartikis

Valeria Vittas

Irene Wilcox

Martina Harris

Marion Economo

Cathy N. Politis Spina

Pauline Ploussiou

Christina Polychronis

Stathia Marousis

Antoinette Marousis

Penelope Gabriel

Patty Vlahos

Alice Kartikas

Eleni Parlapanides

Anna Manioudakis

Georgette Boulegeris

altes #163, trenton

nike #230, camden

cadmus #165, paterson

nike #230, camden



amphitryon #173, newark


aulis #195, asbury park


altes #163, trenton

altes #163, trenton

amphitryon #173, newark

Cadmus #165, Paterson

Cadmus #165, Paterson


Altes #163, Trenton

Cleo #240, Atlantic City

Alexander #250, Dover

Alexander #250, Dover

Nike #230, Camden


Altes #163, Trenton



Tethys #229, New Brunswick

Aphrodite #374, Toms River

Zephyr #259, Orange

Nike #230, Camden





Agape #336, Wyckoff

Amphitryon #173, Newark

Nike #230, Cherry Hill

Alexander #250, Randolph

Icarius #48, Jersey City


Icarius #48, Jersey City









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National Penelope of the Year

1978 Despina Veloudos Cadmus #165 Paterson

Sisterhood Memorial 2011 - 2012

Let us pause, to honor the memories of the Sisters who passed

away this past year; to remember their contributions to their

communities, families, and to our Sisterhood, the Daughters of

Penelope.

In Memoriam

Mary Padakis Amphitryon #173, Newark

Olga Marcis Amphitryon #173, Newark

Pearl Livanis Altes #163, Trenton

Marika Shissias Nike #230, Cherry Hill

Diane Vlahakis Nike #230, Cherry Hill

Helen Rafalindes Icarius # 48, Jersey City

Dorotha Polychronis Icarius # 48, Jersey City

Grace Kartanos

Florence pascal

Kronos #188, Clifton

Aulis # 195, Asbury park

Christina C. Harris Nike @230, Cherry Hill

May Their Memory Be Eternal

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History of the 5th District Scholarship Recipients 1976 Maria Sarran Paterson

1977 Brian Bonanni Trenton

1978 Gerasimos Pandelides Vineland

Commencing with 1979, two scholarships were given in the amounts of $350

and $150

1980 Theodora Ballas

Evelyn Frangakis

$350

$150

New Brunswick

Vineland

1979 George Tsougarakis

Athena Marinis

$350

$150

Asbury Park

Wilmington, DE

Effective in 1981, $500 and $300 awards will be given if there are six or

more applicants. If there are less than six applicants, only one $500 award

will be given

1981 Kathy Panos $500 Fort Lee

1982 Georgia Theocharides $500 Dover

Effective in 1983, a $500 award will be given to a high school graduate

going on to college. A $300 award will be given to a college student

continuing his/her college education. A minimum of three applicants must

be submitted in these categories

1983 Irene Pappas $500 Orange

1984 Stamie Giallourakis $500 Asbury Park

1985 Alexia Karaefthemoglou $500 Dover

Georgia Theocharides $500 Dover

1986 John Gregory Pappas $500 Orange

1987 Florence Laura Antonacos $500 Orange

Effective in 1988, a $600 award will be given to a high school graduate

going on to college. A $400 award will be given to a college student

continuing his/her education

1988 Cosmas C. Giallourakis $600 Asbury Park

1988 Alexandra A. Papazoglou $400 New Brunswick

1989 Michael A. Papazoglou $600 New Brunswick

1990 Anna Karion $600 New Brunswick

1990 Katherine Karion $400 New Brunswick

1991 Patricia Kamarinas $600 Orange

1991 Chrysoula Athansoulas $400 Elizabeth

Effective in 1992, a $400 award will be given to any Daughter of

Penelope in good standing who is going back to school. A $750

award will be given to a high school graduate going on to college. A

$500 award will be given to a college student continuing his/her

education:

1992 Anastasia C. Mellides $750 Wyckoff

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Scholarship Recipients Continued

Anna Karion $500 New Brunswick

1993 Christina Giallourakis $750 Asbury Park

Faith Cousoulis $500 New Brunswick

1994 Bonnie Catherine

Microutsicos

$750 Trenton

1995 Amy Marose $750 Wyckoff

1996 Alexia Michell $750 Wilmington, DE

Sophia Koliopoulos $500 Clifton

Irene Keheyas $400 New Brunswick

1997 Ellie Patounas $750 Trenton

1998 Alex Kaminaris $750 Trenton

1999 Georgette Boulegeris $400 New Brunswick

2000 Katherine Theoharous $750

Leah Emmanouilidis $500 Toms River

2001 Cara Marie McCarthy $750 Toms River

Effective in 2002, a $1,000 award will be given to a high school

graduate going on to college. A $500 award will be given to a

college student continuing his/her education:

2002 Achilles Patounas $1,000 Trenton

2003 Elena Petrides $1,000 Dover

2003 Joseph Megariotis $500 Wyckoff

2003 Antoinette Marousis $400 Toms River

2004 Joanna Petrides $1,000

2004 Christopher Donnelly $500

2004 Rula Thasites $400 Wyckoff

2005 Christie Parlamas $1,000 Asbury Park

2006 Alexis Umowski $1,000 Paramus

2007 Justin Miko $1,000 New Brunswick

2007 John Petrou $1,000 Dover

2007 Alexis Umowski $500 Paramus

2008 Hannah Ringheim $1,000 New Brunswick

2008 Irene Michailides $1,000 Trenton

2009 Joanna Papadopoulos Trenton

2009 Antonia Papadopoulos Trenton

2010 Theofiles

Christosdoulou

$1,000 Cherry Hill

2010 Markos Kantilierakis $500

2011 Ariana Tsapralis $1000 Cherry Hill

2011 Lynn Kostas $500 Wilmington

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Special Reports

Daughters of Penelope Fifth District Education

Foundation

The 5th District Education Foundation Report will be presented

at the convention by the Chairperson, Paula Gatos.

Officers 2012

Chairperson ~ Paula Gatos

Secretary ~Jackie Morfesis

Treasurer ~ Penny Capetan, PDG

Board of Trustees

Karen Knicos

Karen Marousis, DG

Report of the Fifth District Cancer Foundation

*Note- A report has not been submitted for publication as per the 5th District

Daughters of Penelope By-Laws, Special Projects 5, WHEREAS the daughters

of penelope supports the 5th district cancer research foundation, BE IT

RESOLVED that the foundation will submit an annual report for publication

in our yearbook. (1998)

Report of the Fifth District 2011 Salute to Women

Co-Chairs

Kathy Savidis President Agape #336,

Angela Hajiyerou, Vice-President Agape #336

March is Women’s Month and what better way to recognize the accomplishments of

women then with the Sixth Biennial Fifth District Salute to Women. The Salute to

Women luncheon was held on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the Crow’s Nest in

Hackensack, New Jersey. Four nominee applications were submitted to our District

Lodge. Our District Lodge reviewed all applications and voted on this year’s

honoree, Marina Alexander.

Marina Alexander founded the Arcadian Chorale in NJ in 1992, the ensemble has

distinguished itself for the excellence of it musicianship. Ms. Alexander was named

Music Director of the Richmond Choral Society of Staten Island in 1995, and has

conducted the Metropolitan Greek Chorale in Manhattan for the past six years. Ms.

Alexander has been an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the College of Staten Island-

CUNY for twelve years, teaching Conducting and Music History and leading the CSI

Chorus. She teaches conducting privately, and often appears as a clinician at choral

workshops and music festivals, including those of the Federation of Greek Orthodox

Musicians.

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As guests arrived, they were greeted by the 2011 Salute to Women Committee from

the Wyckoff Chapter – Agape #336, Co-Chair – Kathy Savidis, President, Co-Chair-

Angela Hajiyerou, Vice-President, Chrissie Toskos, Melissa Gasparis, and Roseanne

Psomas

The speaking program included a welcome by Co-Chair, Kathy Savidis, followed by

the introduction of dignitaries by Co-Chair, Angela Hajiyerou. Our District Lt.

Governor Rula Thasitis led the Pledge of Allegiance and Prayer. The Arcadian

Chorale sang America the Beautiful. The program continued with remarks from our

district Governor Karen Marousis followed by Salute to Women 2001 Recipient the

Honorable Marina Corodemus and 2003 recipient Debra Poulos Donnelly. The

Honoree was presented with the 2011 Salute to Women Award. Past Honorees

Honorable Marina Corodemus and 2003 and Debra Poulos Donnelly, Esq joined us

in honoring Marina Alexander.

We had 79 people in attendance Crow’s Nest charged for 77, donating two lunches.

Agape Sisters generously donated; postage, printing, paper, flowers, favors.

The income from 77 reservations totaled $2,765. Benefactor Checks were received

for $667.70. The expenses were $2,695 for the Crow’s Nest. The Honoree Award

$117.70 was donated this year.

A check for $620.00 will be presented to the Fifth District Education Foundation

during the District Convention. It is our vision that these efforts will assist in

cultivating a future honoree. Thank you to the Brothers and Sisters of the Fifth

District who supported this year’s Salute to Women.

Respectfully submitted,

Kathy Savidis, President Agape #336,

Angela Hajiyerou, Vice-President Agape #336

Co-Chairs 2011 District #5 Salute to Women

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District Convention Agenda 2011

1. Opening: Host chapter Aulis #195, President, Effie

Psoomas

2. Official Opening: Karen Marousis, District Governor

3. Opening Remarks: Karen Marousis, District Governor

4. Opening Prayer: Eleni Parlapanides, District Lt.

Governor

5. Pledge of Allegiance: Salute to the flag.

6. Prayer for Departed Sister: Marcella Calagias, District

Secretary

7. Introduction of Past District Governors: Karen

Marousis, District Governor

8. Roll Call of Delegates / Alternates: Marcella Calagias,

District Secretary

9. Convention Officers:

Teller #1 Pauline Ploussiou, PDG, Tethys #229, New Brunswick

Teller#2 Katina Exadaktilos, Nike #230, Cherry Hill

Convention Chairman: Katina Kehayes, Tethys #229, New Brunswick

Convention Vice-Chairman: E. Hope Demitry, DG, PGG, Altes #163,

Trenton

Convention Secretary: #1 Marcella Calagias, District Secretary

Convention Secretary: #2 Joan Ramoundos, Nike #230, Cherry Hill

10. Minutes of the 2011 District Convention

11. District Lodge Officers Reports

12. Convention Committee Meetings

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13. Committee Reports:

budget isa velez, dt

scholarship paula gatos

growth and expansion eleni parlapanides, lt. gov

legislation marcella calagias, ds

maids of Athena

Penelope of the year no candidates

projects:

1. district project

2. 5th district cancer foundation

3. education

1. evelyn vardakis, pdg, icarius, jersey city

2. valerie vittas, agape #336, wyckoff

3. paula gatos, xanthus #149, wilm, de

salute to women kathy savidis, agape #336, wyckoff

convention maria carros, aulis #195, Asbury park

14. New Business

15. Election of District Lodge Officers 2012 - 2013:

District Governor, Eleni Parlapanides, Tethys #229, New

Brunswick

District Lt. Governor, marcella calagias, Altes #163, Trenton

District Secretary, Anna Zavros, Alexander # 250, Randolph

District Treasurer, Karen Knicos, Altes #163, Trenton

District Marshal, Katina Kehayes, Tethys #229, New Brunswick

District Advisor MOA _____________________________________

District Advisor, Karen Marousis Aphrodite #374

16. Announcements and Good of the Order

a. Grand Lodge Officer remarks

b. Outgoing District Lodge

c. Newly Elected District Lodge

17. Installation of District Lodge Officers

18. Closing Prayer: outgoing Lt. Governor

19. Adjournment

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Congratulations

Awards

2011 ~ 2012

Outstanding Chapters

Small chapter

ICARIUS #48, JERSEY CITY

Large chapter

Nike #230, CHERRY HILL

Most Initiates

Nike #230, CHERRY HILL

Penelope of the Year

2011- 2012- No Nominations

Activity Award

Nike #230 CHERRY HILL

Scholarship Recipients

2011 Ariana Tsapralis $1000.00 Cherry Hill, NJ

2011 Lynn Kostas $500.00 Wilmington, DE

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Daughters of Penelope A Message from the Grand President

This year passed by way too fast, I can still remember everything from the beginning of the year like it was just yesterday! It has been an exciting and enjoyable year for me and the Daughters of Penelope. The last nine months my travels took me to numerous districts where I witnessed many worthy chapter and district projects that promoted the Daughters of Penelope. Many new people came to my life and I would like to tell them how much they mean to me! Each and every one of you, the Heartbeats of the Daughters of Penelope, made my life richer, and I want to thank you. I stated last July that we are going “Green”. Therefore, to keep with that promise, this last issue of the Grand President’s Bulletin will also be distributed through email to all members and will be posted on our website. Starting with the Annual District Governor’s Conference held in Washington, D.C., my sincere thanks to all the District Governors who attended and all the Grand Lodge and other officers who made presentations. It was an informative day but also gave us the chance to get together and renew or make new friendships. Among other travels, I had the opportunity to attend Founder’s Day hosted by Eos #1 in San Francisco. I continued my travels across the US and Canada attending the outstanding events held by our chapters, in order to donate to their charitable causes. I wish you all continued success with these projects as they help promote our good name throughout the community. I congratulate you all on your support and dedication. My participation in the AHEPA Family excursion to Greece, Cyprus, Jerusalem and Constantinople provided me with an enormous wealth of information, though our meetings with political and religious leaders, our trip to Thessaloniki and tour of the AHEPA Hospital, and Evagelismos Children’s Wing in Athens, both of which carry the Daughters of Penelope name on their plaques, once in a life time experiences, and appreciation of our AHEPA Family. We spent time in Jerusalem during Holy Week, and Easter in Constantinople. We attended Holy Week services including Holy Thursday and preparation of the Holy Mirth, Good Friday and Holy Saturday liturgies. We had an audience with His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Communication this year has been fantastic and I want to thank all the chapter presidents and secretaries who sent me their newsletters, bulletins and announcements each month. The Chapter receiving the Best Communications Award will be announced at the National Convention in Las Vegas. The Penelope Scroll had two very successful issues that the chapters supported with numerous articles, and the e-newsletters kept everyone informed of different activities through the Grand President’s travels. Besides our support of the National Projects, Daughters of Penelope Foundation, Inc., Penelope House Family Violence Center, UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Penelope’s Place Domestic Family Violence Center, Penelopean Day Care and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, this year we also are donating to the Emergency Relief Fund to Aid Greece. Through our civic responsibility program, we had chapters and chapter members responsible for representatives joining the caucus against domestic violence/violence against women. We have made great strides in the area of communicating and developing relationships with Congress. The newly formed Congressional Children’s Caucus has 25 members. The DOP’s interest in issues pertaining to education and health of children was conveyed to them. STEM Education (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math) seems to be an initial topic on the minds of the caucus. The caucus is more focused on education and awareness of children’s issues and desires to ensure children have a voice in a non-partisan fashion. Capitol Hill was very successful through Andrew Kaffes’ diligent efforts. I had the opportunity to personally visit with

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my Congressman Bill Young and provide information about the DOP and our efforts against domestic violence/violence against women. We had Media Coverage of the DOP Statement on Senate Passage of VAWA, Voice of America Greek Service, Greek News, The Greek Star and The National Herald. I urge you to increase and continue your efforts in this area. As you prepare for your district conventions, I wish you harmonious and productive deliberations in the spirit of Sisterhood. Thank you for giving the honor to serve you as your Grand President this year. Thank you all for your hospitality and the courtesies extended to me during my visits, your love, friendship and support. I look forward to seeing everyone at our Annual Supreme Convention in Las Vegas, NV during the week of July 22-27, 2012. Thank you for all you do for the Daughters of Penelope. Nicky Stamoulis, Grand President ~ “You are the Heartbeat of the Daughters of Penelope”

Cleo Rumpakis Liaison

To My Sisters of District #5, In September, I asked you to start to write your Chapter History.

Your District Governor, Karen Marousis, created a guideline of questions

on the Internet to help assemble the information.

My greatest joy will be to have this project completed and placed

in archival institutions throughout your states. The Daughters of

Penelope have a rich and admirable history. Let’s tell others what you

have done. Leave a legacy to those who will follow you.

“We do not imitate but are a model to others,” Pericles

Yours in Theta Pi,

Cleo Rumpakis

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Daughters of Penelope Annual Report of the District Governor 2011-2012

To the Delegates, Alternates, Visitors and Honored Guests of the Garden Fifth District

Daughters of Penelope, I welcome you to the Annual 5th District AHEPA Family

Convention.

Dear Sisters,

Serving as your District Governor has been a wonderful experience. Like years before

it is always a pleasure to visit with my Sisters of the 5th District. Traveling

throughout New Jersey and Delaware this past year to meet with wonderful Sisters of

District 5 is always a pleasure. Again, you have graciously opened your chapter doors

and welcomed the lodge and myself whether it was a visitation or a special event.

I cannot part without recognizing my Lodge. We had met several times throughout

the year and we kept our lines of communication open in this ever-fast paced world of

technology. Within minutes, we could communicate. No busy signal would keep us

from not communicating. No mail carrier could delivery faster then the world of

email or texting.

I especially want to thank Sisters Eleni and Marcella for always being there these

past few years. We could laugh together, cry together, and even speak silly Greek

together. It has been a privilege and an honor to work side by side with a great two

great Sisters. I am positive that they will fulfill their positions on the lodge with the

same tenacity as they have the last few years.

Sisters Isa and Anna came to us new this past year and quickly learned to pick up

the pace and putting up with me! You have done a great job.

Sister Martina, a wealth of information, but more importantly your demeanor

balanced out my patience, tolerance, or intolerance! I was hoping to have all in place

days before the convention. It is now the 12th hour and I am here at my computer and

sadden as I write my final report that you will not be with us at the convention. Know

that you are in my thoughts and prayers on the passing of your mother. May her

memory be eternal.

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To all the Sisters of the 5th District I thank you for all your hard work and support.

As we lose Sisters along the way for whatever reasons, we are always able to help one

another get back on our feet. It was this year that one of our chapters has had a rebirth.

I wish our Sisters of Cadmus # 163 continued success. Again, to my entire 5th

District Sisters you are a group of dynamic and talented women whose acts of

kindness and unfaltering devotion are the “Heartbeat of the Daughters of Penelope”.

To my Committee Chairs, your energy, intelligence, talent and commitment is

fantastic. I only had to beg once. Dina Fanikos, I believe you will have a permanent

position as the WEB MASTER! You are all perfect and beautiful. Paula Gatos, you

need to go to sleep a little earlier in the morning! Thank you for doing such a

fantastic job with the Scholarships.

The Past District Governors, I cannot thank you enough for all of your help,

knowledge, and enthusiasm of what ever I asked of you. You are all an inspiration.

Where East meets West~ Sister Cleo our liaison, you are energy! It has been

wonderful to have you as our (my) Liaison. Without hesitation, you always were

right there and I may not share the candy!

Recommendations:

The chapters shall have the option to use during meeting cell phones for

telecommunicating for members who are unable to attend.

The hosting convention chapter shall be in communication with the District Governor

for the convention planning.

Yours in Theta Pi,

Karen Alexis Marousis, District Governor, 2012

District Governor’s Calendar 2011-2012

4-Jun-11 District #5 DOP Convention Mapleshade, NJ

18-Jun-11 District #5 Education Foundation - Day at the Races Ocean Port, NJ

28-Jun-11 District #5 Lodge Mtg # 1 Moorsetown, NJ

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18-23-Jul-11 DOP National Convention Miami, FL

18-Sep-11 District #5 Lodge Meeting #2 Edison, NJ

19-Sep-11 Altes #163 Visitation Trenton, NJ

20-Sep-11 Xanthus #149 Visitation Wilm, DE

3-Oct-11 District #5 Cancer Foundation Board Mtg Edison, NJ

15-Oct-11 DOP District #5 Workshop Jersey City, NJ

20-Oct-11 Icarius #48 Visitation Jersey City, NJ

24-Oct-11 District #5 Cancer Foundation Mtg Edison, NJ

26-Oct-11 District #5 District Treasury Audit Parsipany, NJ

27-Oct-11 Altes #163 Visitation Trenton, NJ

29-Oct-11 Xanthus #149 Fashion Show Wilm. DE

5-Nov-11 Kronos #188 Visitation Clifton, NJ

5-Nov-11 District #5 Cancer Foundation Gala Edison, NJ

12-Nov-11 Icarius #48 REED Fundraiser Moonachie, NJ

13-Nov-11 Alexander #250 Visitation Randolph, NJ

14-Nov-11 Aulis #195 Visitation Asbury Park, NJ

15-Nov-11 Nike #230 Visitation - Founders Day Cherry Hill, NJ

17-Nov-11 Agape #336 Visitation Wyckoff, NJ

20-Nov-11 Amphitryon #173 Visitation Roseland, NJ

Zephyr #259 Visitation W. Orange, NJ

22-Nov-11 Paramus #168 /Re-Activate Gathering Moonachie, NJ

3-Dec-11 District #5 Education Foundation Mtg Trenton, NJ

8-Dec-11 Altes #163- Presidents Testimonial Trenton, NJ

9-Dec-11 Icarius #48 Christmas Party Jersey City, NJ

10-Dec-11 Peddlers Village DG X-mas Lahoska, PA

16-Dec-11 Christmas District Lodge Dinner DG Home

22-Jan-12 Cadmus # 165 Reactivation Mtg. Paramus, NJ

31-Jan-12 Aphrodite #374 Visitation Toms River, NJ

4-Feb-12 District #5 Education Foundation Board Mtg Ortley, NJ

19-Feb-12 PDG Ahepa Testimonial Dinner, G. Horiates Deptford, NJ

22-Feb-12 Tethys #229 Visitation New Brunswick, NJ

11-Mar-12 Combined DOP/AHEPA District Lodge Mtg Asbury Park, NJ

21-Apr-12 Aphrodite #374 Gift Auction Toms River, NJ

28-Apr-12 District #5 DOP Annual Spring Luncheon Edison, NJ

6-May-12 District #5 Lodge Meeting #4 DG Home

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Annual Report of the District Lt. Governor 2011-2012

Dear Sisters,

It has been an honor and a pleasure to serve this year to District 5, as

a Lieutenant Governor.

I would like especially to thank the delegates at the District

Convention in Maple Shade, New Jersey, in June for electing me to

this office.

It was a wonderful and busy year, traveling to Washington, DC,

Delaware, South and North Jersey.

To my Liaison Chapters and their members and to ALL the Chapters

that I visited THANK YOU for your hospitality.

To my Lodge Sisters, THANK YOU for a great year and all your

support.

I wish you all continued success.

To the District Governor, Karen Marousis, it has been an honor to

serve under your leadership, for two years.

May you continue to support our sisterhood with suggestions and

guidance.

GREAT JOB!

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District Lt. Governor’s Calendar 2011-2012






3-Oct-11 District #5 Cancer Foundation Board Mtg Edison, NJ

15-Oct-11 DOP District #5 Workshop Jersey City

20-Oct-11 Icarius #48 Visitation Jersey City

24-Oct-11 District #5 Cancer Foundation Mtg Edison, NJ





19-Feb-12 PDG Ahepa Testomonial Dinner, G. Horiates Deptford, NJ

22-Feb-12 Tethys #229 Visitation New Brunswick


21-Apr-12 Aphrodite #374 Gift Auction Toms River, NJ


6-May-12 District #5 Lodge Meeting #4 DG Home

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Annual Report of the District Secretary 2011-2012

Dear Sisters,

Thank you for another great year on the District Lodge. It’s

always such a pleasure visiting all the chapters and learning

about all the various activities and accomplishments.

Congratulations and I wish you all continued success.

My fellow Lodge Sisters, thank you for all your guidance and

making this year another memorable one. You are truly

amazing women and I am proud to be part of such a great

sisterhood. I’m looking forward to another fun filled year.

Have a great Convention!

Yours in Theta Pi,

Marcella Calagias

District Secretary

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District Secretary’s Calendar 2011-2012






15-Oct-11 DOP District #5 Workshop Jersey City

26-Oct-11 District #5 District Treasury Audit Parsipany, NJ

27-Oct-11 Altes #163 Visitation Trenton, NJ

29-Oct-11 Xanthus #149 Fashion Show Wilm. DE


15-Nov-11 Nike #230 Visitation - Founders Day Cherry Hill, NJ


3-Dec-11 District #5 Education Foundation Mtg Trenton, NJ

8-Dec-11 Altes #163- Presidents Testimonial Trenton, NJ

10-Dec-11 Peddlers Village DG X-mas Lahoska, PA

16-Dec-11 Christmas District Lodge Dinner Brick, NJ







6-May-12 District #5 Lodge Meeting #4 Brick, NJ

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Annual Report of the District Treasurer 2011-2012

Dear sisters at the Lodge, to those attending this Convention and to all

the Chapters:

It has been a great pleasure and an honor to have entered into the

domain of the DISTRICT.

I have expanded my family and have gained many more sisters. I am

thrill to have been given the opportunity to meet some of you, during

gatherings, meetings or socially. I gained a better prospectivein life, the

habits and nesting of the Penguin, the history of teas, learned excel and

the hard work of keeping our Chapters alive and growing. I do look

forward to continuing to work at the District level and I whole

heartedly commit to working harder towards our mission and goals.

Best Wishes for a successful 2012 Convention.

Yours in Theta Pi,

Isa Velez, M.D.

5th District Treasurer

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District Treasurer’s Calendar 2011-2012


18-Jun-11 District #5 Education Foundation - Day at the Races Ocean Port, NJ


18-23-Jul-11 DOP National Convention Miami, FL

19-Sep-11 Altes #163 Visitation Trenton


14-Nov-11 Aulis #195 Visitation Asbury Park

15-Nov-11 Nike #230 Visitation - Founders Day Cherry Hill

17-Nov-11 Agape #336 Visitation Wyckoff

20-Nov-11 Amphitryon #173 Visitation Roseland, NJ

Zephyr #259 Visitation W. Orange, NJ


16-Dec-11 Christmas District Lodge Dinner DG Home






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Annual Report of the District Marshall 2011-2012

Dear Sisters,

It was a pleasure to be your District Marshall this year. This experience allowed me to

make new friendships and be more involved in my commitment as a Daughter of

Penelope.

I am very proud of my liaison chapters, Icarius #48, Jersey City, Agape #336, Wyckoff,

and Kronos #188, Clifton. It has been a pleasure to visit with you as your liaison. The

presidents of each of these chapters are very dynamic and are true examples of the ideals

of the Daughters of Penelope. Congratulations to each one of you on having such a

successful year! It was truly an honor to be a part of the Lodge visitations. May you

always have continued success.

To my sisters on the Lodge: your love and commitment to this great organization is

inspiring. I will savor fond memories of all my experiences on the lodge this year.

It was an honor to serve under our District Governor, Karen Marousis. Her creative ideas

made our Spring Luncheons fun and her drive and determination to increase our

membership and her enthusiasm are unmatched. Outstanding job!!

Yours in Theta Pi,

Anna Zavros, District Marshall

DATE EVENT PLACE

18-Sep-11 Lodge Meeting #2 Edison, NJ

19-Sep-11 Altes Visitation #163 Trenton, NJ

15-Oct-11 Workshop Jersey City, NJ

20-Oct-11 Icarius Visitation #48 Jersey City, NJ

5-Nov-11 Kronos Visitation #188 Clifton, NJ

12-Nov-11 Icarius #48 REED Fundraiser Moonachie, NJ

13-Nov-11 Alexander Visitation #250 Randolph, NJ

13-Nov-11 Lodge Mtg # 3 Randolph, NJ

17-Nov-11 Agape Visitation # 336 Wyckoff, NJ


22-Feb-12 Tethys Visitation #229 New Brunswick, NJ

28-Apr-12 Spring Luncheon- Pines Manor Edison, NJ

6-May-12 District Lodge Mtg #4 Brick, NJ

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