March 5, 2023

The 2023 Western District scholarship application forms can be downloaded here. Note that the completed application forms must be submitted and postmarked by Monday, May 22, 2023.

If you have any questions please contact Scholarship Chair Karen Anastasopoulos, 801-913-2414, [email protected]

November 22, 2022

To WD PFA Chapter Presidents & Secretaries,

Please share our wish with members of your chapter. 

PFA WD Lodge Officers,

Joanne

Alexander

Christopher

Nick

Karen

Bill

George 

To Joanne Saltas Governor of PFA WD

On behalf of the PFA Officers, we wish you, the Officers, and members of PFA WD a HAPPY THANKSGIVING

ΧΑΡΟΥΜΕΝΗ ΗΜΕΡΑ ΤΩΝ ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΙΩΝ

Αngeliki Vournas, President

John Sarantopoulos, Secretary

Please extend our wishes to the Officers and members. 

ARTEMIS TSIRONIS

San Diego Chapter

Member of Tagea #101

Major: Political Science

Goal: Lawyer

Miracosta College/University of California, San Diego

PANAYIOTIS SALTARIS

Salt Lake City Chapter

Son of Fotis and Georgia Saltaris

Major: Business

University of Utah

ANDRE ALBERT

Salt Lake City Chapter

Son of Nickie Mihos Albert

Major: Kinesiolgy, Health, Wellness

Goal: Medical Doctor

University of Utah

April 9, 2022

Chapter Presidents and Secretaries,

The Pan Arcadian Federation of America will be holding an in person National Convention June 9-12, 2022 in Chicago. Click on the image to the right to download important information about the convention, including hotel accommodations, registration and sponsorship forms, and a preliminary program. Please share this with the chapter members. Forms have been mailed, as well.

Delegates must be elected according to PFA Constitution. ARTICLE XII outlines ALL requirements.

(Each chapter shall be represented at the National Convention as follows:

• 15 to 25 members one (1)Delegate
• 26 to 50 members two (2) Delegates
• 51 to 75 members three (3) Delegates
• 76 to 100 members four (4) Delegates
• 101 to 125 members five (5) Delegates

For every additional 25 members there shall be one additional delegate. Each delegate shall only be allowed to cast one vote. The number of delegates for each chapter shall be determined by the average number of members submitted to PFA Headquarters for the last two years.

Please encourage attendance and sponsorship from your members.

Thank you.

PFAWDG Joanne Saltas

February 4, 2022

Dear Chapter Presidents,

The PFA Western District is implementing a LIASON program. Each chapter will have a District Executive Board Member serving in this position.

This will allow for one-on one communication and a personal District Officer to serve each chapter. An exchange of information, answering questions, providing guidance and help are main aspects of this program.

Your chapter Liaison will be contacting you soon.

• Joanne Saltas, DGov: Oakland Skopi #85
• Alexander Mallas, Lt. Gov.: Los Angeles Nea Matineia #102
  
• Christopher Katis, Secretary: San Francisco United Arcadian#35
  
• Nick Tsolis, Treasurer: Salt Lake City Theodoros Kolokotronis #90
  
• Bill Bournazos, Youth Rep.: San Jose Theodoros Kolokotronis #103
• Karen Anastasopoulos, Scholarship Chair: Las Vegas Alea #115 & San Diego Tegea #101
  
• George Booras, Web Admin.: Denver Arcadians of Denver #106

Thanks for all you do. Looking forward to a great year.

Joanne, PFA WDGovernor

“LIAISON: a person who acts as a link to assist communication or cooperation between groups or entities. A go-between”.

January 20, 2022

Dear Presidents and Secretaries,

We hope this finds you healthy and staying safe. It's time for chapters to submit per capita member lists and payments.

Please send 2021 Western District dues by February 15, 2022

• $12 per member ($7 membership + $5 scholarship)

Please provide current member roster

• Include member address and email

Make checks payable to Pan Arcadian Western District

Send to:

      Nick Tsolis

      2186 Westmoreland Drive

      San Jose, CA. 95124

Find the form at the https://panarcadianwest.org/downloads

Thank you,

The Western District Officers

December 19, 2021

SEASON’S GREETINGS

ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΠΟΛΛΑ

Greek history generally, and Peloponnese writings specifically, has inspired us to act with hope and not fear. The last two years have been challenging. Proceeding with gratitude and caution is now upon us.

Regardless of the method used, the PFA Western District Chapters remained committed. Communication with members was available and accomplishments were achieved. Please continue to keep in touch with each other. Positive thoughts or actions are always welcome.

A very successful ZOOM PFA Western District Convention was held. The participants were active, engaged and excited to share time together. Minutes and reports from this Convention will be shared with chapters in the near future. The newly elected District Executive Board Officers are:

       Joanne Saltas, Governor

       Alex Mallas, Lt. Governor

       Christopher Katis, Secretary

       Nick Tsolis, Treasurer

       Karen Anastasopoulos, Scholarship Chair

       Bill Bournazos, Youth Representative

       George Booras, Web Administrator

Visit panarcadianewest.org for the latest news, updates, and information.

Election of chapter officers should be completed before the end of the year. Flexibility for the procedure and process will be considered. If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected]

Chapter financial and administrative obligations will be requested January 2022.

Looking forward to a dynamic year.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022

ΚΑΛΑ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΥΓΕΝΝΑ

ΕΥΤΥΧΙΣΜΕΝΟ ΤΟ ΝΕΟ ΕΤΟΣ 2022

Joanne, Alex, Christopher, Nick, Karen, Bill, and George

November 20, 2021

Sending good wishes to you this Thanksgiving!

PFA Western District Officers,

Joanne, Alex, Christopher, Nick, Karen, Bill, George

     Joanne Saltas – District Governor

     Alex Mallas – Lt Governor

     Chris Katis – Secretary

     Nick Tsolis – Treasurer

     Karen Anastasopoulos – Scholarship Chair

     Bill Bournazos – Youth Representative

     George Booras - Web Admin

Congratulations to all the new officers, and thanks to all of the delegates who attended the very successful Zoom Convention!

NICOLETTA FILIOS

Las Vegas Chapter

Daughter of Eleni D. Filios and granddaughter of George & Nitsa Filios

Major: Marketing

Chapman University

ELENA APOSTOLOPOULOS

Oakland Chapter

Granddaughter of Nick & Eleni Apostolopoulos

Major: Psychology/Criminology

Cal State Fullerton/Cal Poly Pomona

ANGELIQUE ALLAN

Salt Lake City Chapter

Daughter of Victoria Mihos Horsey

Major: Multi-disciplinary Studies

University of Utah

March 22, 2021

The Pan Arcadian Federation of America (PFA) is organizing a virtual event to commemorate the 200 Anniversary of the Greek War for Independence of 1821.

This event, “200 Anniversary of the Greek War for Independence of 1821 – A Virtual Celebration” is to be held in cooperation with:

• The Greek Orthodox Archdioceses of America - Department of Greek Education
• The East Mediterranean Business and Culture Alliance
• The Hellenic Cultural Center of the SW & the World Hellenic Diaspora
• The Hellenic Congress of America

The Greek War for Independence of 1821 was a pivotal event not only for Greece but for the entire region of the Balkans and South-Eastern Europe and the beginning of the end of the Ottoman Turkish Empire.

Defying the odds and the adverse geopolitical conditions, the revolutionaries managed to become the first national movement that successfully established an independent country.

This year the Hellenes around the world commemorate the 200 Anniversary of the Hellenic Revolution of 1821 with a series of events, mostly online due to the restrictions of the pandemic crisis.

The current virtual celebration of March 27, 2021, includes keynote speeches by Dr. Maria Efthymiou of the University of Athens, who is going to speak on “ The Peloponnesus as the Anchor of the 1821 Revolution“ and Dr. Alexander Kitroeff, of the University of Haverford in Pennsylvania, who will speak on “ The Role of the American Philhellenes in the Greek War for Independence “.

The other panelists are:

Lou Katsos, President of the EMBCA

Prof. Manos Papadakis of the University of Houston, Vice President of HCC-SW"

Dr. Anastasios Koularmanis, Hellenic Education Director, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

Evangelia Sourounis, 3rd Vice President Pan Arcadian Federation of America

Dr. Anastasia Giannakidou, Chancellor of University of Chicago

Athena Cromida chairman of the Archdiocesan Higher Council of Hellenic Education

Demetris Filios, Journalist & Past President of Pan Arcadian Federation will act as Master of Ceremony

The event is going to take place on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at 2:30 pm EDT (11:30 am PDT, 12:30 pm MDT, and 1:30 pm CDT). 

Additional information and registration information can be obtained at the following link:

https://www.hcc-sw.org/events/timeline/hcc-events/169-200-anniversary-of-the-greek-war-for-independence-of-1821-a-virtual-celebration

February 10, 2021

Chapter Presidents and Secretaries,

Happy February!

This is the 3rd in a series of announcements you will be receiving from the PFA Western District. It has information about the Pan Arcadian Federation of America WESTERN DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS that we are happy to announce will be awarded this year (2021). It is important to distribute this information to qualified applicants. Please share this with your chapter members. It asks for action, so please take appropriate steps.

Karen Anastasopoulos chairs the scholarship committee. Attached is the scholarship application as well as information about the WD Scholarship. If you have questions she can be reached at: [email protected]

Please submit news of your chapter to DG [email protected] Events and updates will be posted on WD Website. http://www.panarcadianwest.org

You are being encouraged to stay in touch with chapter members by the method that is most efficient and convenient to you.

Contact us at the District with questions, or suggestions. Thanks for all you do for the continuing success of the Pan Arcadian Federation.

Stay safe

Thanks

Joanne, Nick L, Kathy, Nick T, Jan, Karen, George

Click here to download a copy of the

WD Scholarship Application

January 13, 2021

Chapter Presidents and Secretaries,

Happy New Year 2021

Please click on the image to the right to download this announcement regarding PFA WD District Elections. This is the 2nd in a series of announcements you will be receiving from the PFA Western District. Please share them with your chapter members. If it asks for action, please take appropriate steps.

The first was the announcement on procedure for chapters to fulfill the financial obligations to District. Hopefully, you are able to get this submitted.

Announcements will be ONE-TOPIC focused and sent out as needed. You will also be getting other information of interest. Everything will be posted on WD Website.

Please submit news of your chapter to DG [email protected] Events and updates will be posted on WD Website.

You are being encouraged to stay in touch with chapter members by the method that is most efficient and convenient to you.

Contact us at the District with questions, or suggestions. Thanks for all you do for the continuing success of the Pan Arcadian Federation.

Stay safe

Thanks

Joanne, Nick L, Kathy, Nick T, Jan, Karen, George

January 8, 2021

Dear Chapter Presidents and Secretaries,

December 27, 2020

PFA 1st Vice President George Anastosopoulos (Salt Lake City Chapter-Theodoros Kolokotronis #90) was on Hellenic Public Radio Cosmos FM on Sunday, December 27th. He offered Holiday Wishes to all from the National PFA. He also gave an update of the support given to the Arcadian Hospital in Tripolis, Greece from the PFA.

You can click on the link below to hear a recording of the broadcast:

https://soundcloud.com/cosmos-fm-new-york/live-sunday-12-27-20-kyriakatiki-ekdosi

At the 2:00:53 mark of the recording, George is introduced by Demetrios Filios.

At the 2:02:27 mark of the recording, George delivers his message.

PFA WD Officers

Joanne, Nick L, Kathy, Nick T, Jan, Karen, George

December 17, 2020

The Supreme Lodge has produced a Fall/Winter Newsletter which you may have received by e-mail or mail, but if not, it can be viewed on their website or by clicking on the image to the right.

November 22, 2020

Thanksgiving will look and feel a little different for us all but hopefully you find a SAFE way to celebrate and are surrounded by good vibes.

Happy Thanksgiving

PFA Western District Officers

Joanne, Nick L, Nick T, Kathy, Jan, Karen, George

July 19, 2020

Hello Western District PFA Members,

A check in the amount of $10,550 has been sent to Pan Arcadian Federation of America National Headquarters. This Is money the PFA Western District collected from the chapters and will be used toward the purchase of much needed medical equipment for the Pan Arcadian Hospital in Tripolis, Greece.

HISTORY: The WD had requested each chapter to give a donation toward the Food Bank in Tripolis, Greece. When it was discovered that there was not an organized food bank to give this money to, the delegates decided to re-allocate this money and give it to the hospital in Tripolis.

The Hospital is an ongoing project of the PFA and money is always needed. Donations from chapters, individuals, church, and community groups are essential. A current National Fundraising letter has been sent to all chapter Presidents and Secretaries to share with members.

Thank you for your support and commitment to the Hospital and the PFA.

Hopefully you are all doing well.

Take care.

Stay safe.

Joanne Saltas, PFA WDGovernor

Click on the above image to read the Pan Arcadian

Hospital donation thank you letter from PFA headquarters

May 27, 2020

The 75th PFA National Convention had been planned for Chicago on October 15-18, 2020. However, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors and Trustee Officers have decided to postpone the 75th National Convention until the summer of 2021.

Please download the letter to the right for additional details.

April 5, 2020

Fellow Arcadians,

I hope that you and your loved ones are doing well during these very difficult times.

First, we must have the discipline to follow the recommendations of the "health experts" for taking the right precautions so we can stay healthy.

Second, we must have the strength to fight this pandemic and take the time to appreciate and value our families and friends. We are fortunate that our Arcadian ancestors organized the Pan-Arcadian Federation of America (PFA) and gave us this opportunity to continue our cultural connections across the globe. One such connection is the talented young lady of Arcadian descent, Mezzo-soprano Christina Alexopoulos, who is the daughter of Dr. Nicolaos and Susie Alexopoulos, residing in Southern California. Many of you have met Dr. Alexopoulos at the last Alosis tis Tripoleos (September 2019) at Saint John's in Anaheim, CA where he was our keynote speaker.

The site below takes you to a youtube video where, Mezzo-soprano Christina Alexopoulos, accompanied by pianist Cheryl Lin Fielding, performs Maurice Ravel’s “Five Greek Folk Songs” (Cinq mélodies populaires grecques) at St. James‘ concert of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 on Oct. 27, 2019 in Newport Beach, CA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTnMwLXIw-w&list=RDCTnMwLXIw-w&start_radio=1

I hope you take the time to enjoy this beautiful performance by Christina Alexopoulos and pass it to your friends as well.

With American-Arcadian pride and best wishes for staying healthy,

Konstantinos V. Kapogianis

Past PFA President (2014-2016)

(714)726-7383

Note that 2020 scholarships were not awarded due to the COVID-19

pandemic

February 19, 2020

The 2020 Western District scholarship application forms can be downloaded here. Note that the completed application forms must be submitted and postmarked by Monday, April 13, 2020.

If you have any questions please contact Scholarship Chair Karen

Anastasopoulos, 801-913-2414, [email protected]

December 19, 2019

Our Western District Scholarship Chair, Karen Anastasopoulos was recently featured in the University of Utah College of Humanities official magazine called Perspectives. You can read the article by clicking on the link below:

Karen Saltas Anastasopoulos, BA 1970, English

October 17, 2019

This year the Western District PFA Scholarship Committee received applications from seven outstanding students by the May 15, 2019 deadline. These were reviewed and ranked by a panel of three professional non-Arcadians. After careful review, the Scholarship Committee has decided to award a $2,000 scholarship to each of the following top three applicants:

Maritza Helena Kelesis - will continue her graduate studies at the University of Nevada School of Medicine—Las Vegas; Las Vegas Chapter

Vickie Konstantinos Louras - will continue her undergraduate studies at the University of Utah majoring in Psychology; Salt Lake City Chapter

George Gregory Papadeas - will begin his undergraduate studies at Butler University in Indianapolis majoring in either Biology or Business; Denver Chapter

You can read the complete 2019 report of WD Scholarship Chairman Karen Anastasopoulos here. You can also read the complete 2018 WD Scholarship report here.

Thanks again to all of the WD Chapters for their support of our scholarship program, and for helping to get the word out to so many well qualified applicants.