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Chapter 519 is a member of AHEPA District One. Every year District One issues scholarships to deserving students across the Southeast. Students are permitted to apply to the AHEPA Chapter #1 Mother Lodge Educational Fund scholarships and these scholarships. The application window is closing soon. If you have a family member or know someone who… Continue reading AHEPA District One Scholarships

It seems like only yesterday that we were all gathered for a night of food, gaming, prizes and fellowship at the 10th Annual AHEPA Chapter 519 Scholarship Game Night on February 25, 2023. Some highlights: We raised approximately $4,000 to help provide scholarships to deserving students in the Atlanta Area. Over 65 people enjoyed beef… Continue reading 10th Annual Scholarship Game Night a Big Success!!

On February 11, five brothers gathered to clean up Trickum Road before our Scholarship Game Night. You can see from the photo below that there was no shortage of trash generated over the last three months. The group went to breakfast at IHOP afterwards for a wonderful meal. Thanks to brothers Harry, Mike, Alex, Peter… Continue reading Another great Adopt-A-Highway Morning in February

February 25th at 6:00 pm marks the arrival of Scholarship Game Night in 2023. The event continues to grow and has raised over $40,000 in the last ten years. Have you saved the date for a night out? Are you ready to win some great prizes (Braves tickets, a 4K TV, Atlanta United tickets, etc.)?… Continue reading NEXT SATURDAY is the 10th Annual Scholarship Game Night……

Chapter 519 once again helped many children have a great Christmas. Thanks to the leadership of Basil Karamplas, we were able to donate over 200 toys to the US Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. There were so many toys that it took 5 boxes, 2 bags and two drop off visits to deliver them… Continue reading Toys for Tots a great Success!

We had a great Holiday celebration at the Kollias' home on Sundary December 11. Over 35 people (20 brothers and their spouses) attended the event. Great food and laugher were shared by all. Please see below for several great photos from the event. As is our tradition, we also concluded our Toys for Tots drive… Continue reading Merry Christmas Chapter 519!

After a three-year hiatus, Cabin Fever was back after the challenging Covid years. A great weekend had by all at the Kollias Lodge in Mineral Bluff, GA. Seven brothers (Zack, Ron, Harry, Stevie, Dennis K, Mike J and Mike C) all spent time in the beautiful North GA mountains from November 5-7. The group enjoyed… Continue reading Cabin Fever is Back

Another great night of food, drinks, brotherhood and fund raising. The Chapter #1 Mother Lodge in Atlanta hosted its annual Fellowship Dinner on November 3. One-hundred and three brothers contributed to the event with over 70 in attendance. Chapter 519 was represented by Zack Kollias, Ron Sprouse, Paul Markley, Steve Tingas, Harry Kipreos, Steve Kipreos,… Continue reading 2022 Mother Lodge Fellowship Dinner

As we do each quarter, a few brothers gathered on the morning of October 29 to clean Trickum Road. Always amazing how much trash accumulates in 10 weeks, with 5 full bags gathered. A worn carpet welcome mat was probably the most interesting this time. After completing our civic duty, the group gathered at the… Continue reading Q4 2022 Adopt A Highway

The 2022 Pancake Breakfast was an overwhelming success. Profits and attendance set records for the event. Approximately 150 adults and children attended the breakfast to help support Chapter 519's scholarship efforts. Enough profits were raised to almost completely fund one of our 2023 student scholarships. Over 20 brothers supported the effort in setting up, cooking,… Continue reading 2022 Scholarship Pancake Breakfast