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S c h o lars h ips ? ?? ? ???? ? ? PAA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS I Maria Exarchakis Ganakis-Vidalakis/ Arthur Platsis Despina Hatzis Rev & Prev Kostakis/ Christopher Chryssis Katerina Linz Nicholas G. Varouh Nikolaos Makridakis Hedwig B. Varouh/ AKN Chapter Peter Makris George Pologeorge / Michael Svourakis Dionysis Protopapadakis Hedwig B. Varouh 22 Message from the New Venizelion Scholarship Chair KPHTH | SEPTEMBER 2013 It is with great honor that I take on the responsibility as the new scholarship chairman for the Pancretan Association of America. My family and I are actively involved in the organization. I have been involved in the PAA and the PYA for Mia Boutzoukas more than 34 years and have Venizelion Scholarship Chair served on both the local and [email protected] district board. My husband, James, is the District 7 Governor and my three children—Maria, Joanna and Manoli—are all members of the PYA. Most recently I was heavily involved in organizing the 42nd National PAA Convention with my husband in Clearwater, Fla. This gave me the opportunity to connect with many members from all over the United States. Being new to this position means that I will need some time to understand the current guidelines, but it also allows me the opportunity to introduce some fresh ideas to the scholarship committee. I am working on plans that would help increase donations and the types of scholarships awarded. I look forward to working closely with our youth and the PAA board to get their input in order to get some new programs in place during my term. Please feel free to contact me anytime with your positive thoughts and suggestions. United, we can continue to build the PAA to new levels. K Ioannis Migias Nicholas G. Varouh Erene Semanderes Hedwig B. Varouh Michael Sofianos Joanne Ahladiotes Sofia Sofianos Markos & Mary Psihountas/ Michael Svourakis