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| Event: | Joint Professionals Career Discussion Panel | | Date: | 4/17/2008 | | Time: | 7:30 PM | | Location: | Hellenic Academy (1085 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL) | | Details: | COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION!! Join the HELLENIC PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF ILLINOIS and the GREEK WOMENS’ UNIVERSITY CLUB for a Professional Speaker's Panel.
Speakers from Medicine (Dean Karahalios, MD [Neurosurgeon]), Law, Education (Maria Kalant, Principal), Business/Marketing (Alex Siskos, Director Marketing Research at Walgreens) and Entrepreneurship (Kyriako Mellos, DailyFrappe.com) will be speaking to you!
Learn about career paths, insights, networking tips within your own industry or others while networking with premier Hellenic Professionals. Also a great opportunity to see and support the Hellenic Academy!
Call Jenny at 773.744.2010 or email arcadian1821@yahoo.com for additional details or to reserve your spot! | |
| Event: | Athinaiko Apokriatiko Glendi! | | Date: | 3/8/2008 | | Time: | 6:30 PM | | Location: | Chateau Ritz (9100 Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL) | | Details: | Adults $70/Chilren $30 (includes hors d'oevres, dinner, and open bar)
This year the Athenians will ignite the Apokriatiko season with a night of tasty hors d'oevres, a four course dinner, open bar, music, and carnival fanfare.
Dine on the tasty menu items and sip cocktails while watching samba dancers and live music. The evening is sure to be filled with good food, drinks, friends, dancing, and Mardis Gras surprises. And don't forget to get decked out in Mardi Gras attire-costumes, masks, headdresses, beads, wings, wigs. Do not miss this traditional apokriatiko glendi!
Buy your tickets early! Contact Liza Poulopoulos at 847 509 8050. | |
| Event: | Fourth Annual Pan-Hellenic Youth Ball | | Date: | 2/29/2008 | | Time: | 7 PM | | Location: | Empress Banquets (200 E Lake St, Addison, IL) | | Details: | Non-HPSI sponsored (but supported!) event
DePaul University, Loyola University Chicago, Northwestern University, and the University of Illinois at Chicago present The 4th Annual Pan-Hellenic Youth Ball on Friday, February 29, 2008. Cocktails at 7pm, Dinner at 8pm.
Location:
The Empress Banquets
200 East Lake Street
Addison, Illinois
Tickets: $50 Prepaid, $60 at the door
A portion of the proceeds to support the Hellenic Heart Program @ Children's Memorial Hospital. Formal Attire Required. 18 to Enter, 21 to Drink. Music Provided by DJ Y (Greektown Music)
For more info & tickets, please contact Vicki Arvanitis at 847.612.3907 or Christina Deveros at 773.391.6807 or email pan_hellenic_youth@yahoo.com. We look forward to seeing everyone there! | |
| Event: | St. Ds Gymnasium Reconstruction Benefit | | Date: | 2/20/2008 | | Time: | 6:30 PM | | Location: | Cubby Bear across from Wrigley Field | | Details: | (Non-HPSI, but supported event!) The gym at Saint Demetrios in Chicago was literally destroyed with last fall's flooding. There will be a fundraiser on Feb 20 to help generate funds to refurbish the facility. Sounds like a fun event! Stop by if you can!
$35 donation includes: food, live entertainment and two complimentary drinks.
All proceeds benefit the reconstruction of the gym and south wing at Saint Demetrios.
Entertainment is provided by the Northside Band, which features Chris Stamos, Bob Spilios and Louie Kritikos. | |
| Event: | Young Adult Ministries 25th Conference (Non-HPSI) | | Date: | 2/15/2008 | | Time: | 2/18/2008 | | Location: | Marriott O’Hare (Chicago, IL) | | Details: | The Young Adult Ministries is please to announce that their 25th annual ministry conference will be held the weekend of Friday, February 15th through Monday, February 18th at the Marriott O’Hare in Chicago, IL.
This annual Conference is held over Presidents Day Weekend. It brings together hundreds of Young Adults between the ages 18-35 from Chicago, through out the United States and Canada. The Young adults will experience a weekend filled with spiritual growth of their Orthodox Faith through Worship, Service, Witness and Fellowship.
For additional event information, to register for the conference and/or to join our list server, please visit the ministry web site at www.yalchicago.org. | |
| Event: | Feed The Hungry on Lower Wacker Drive | | Date: | 2/10/2008 | | Time: | 1:00PM | | Location: | St John The Baptist Church (2350 Dempster St., Des Plaines IL 60016) | | Details: | We will begin cooking at 1:00PM. Travel to Lower Wacker Drive at 3:00PM to feed people in need. Although providing food is helpful, long term help is better appreciated. Used coats, gloves, hats can be brought and handed out along with the food packages. In addition, new socks, underwear, gloves, shaving cream, razors, lotion, candy bars and other toiletries can be purchased at Walmart or the dollar store for very little cost. We can assemble these into a package and distribute them. Call 847-924-3505 with any questions or email arcadian1821@yahoo.com. | |
| Event: | Joint Professional Valentines Dance - Non-Dinner | | Date: | 2/9/2008 11:59:59 PM | | Time: | 10 pm | | Location: | Cafe la Cave (2777 S Mannheim Rd Des Plaines, IL 60018) | | Details: | On Saturday, February 9, 2008, you are cordially invited to attend the 27th Annual Joint Professional Society Valentines Dance, which will be held at Cafe la Cave, 2777 S Mannheim Rd Des Plaines, IL 60018. Enjoy drinks while mingling with Hellenic professionals from the Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois, the Hellenic Bar Association, the Hellenic Dental Society and the Greek Women's University Club. The night will include music and dancing.
The $20 ticket is for those wishing to not have dinner and arrive at 10pm or after. RSVP by Saturday, February 2, 2008.
To reserve your spot(s), pay online using the button below, send payment made out to HPSI to 2326 Indian Ridge Dr., Glenview, IL 60026, call Patti at 847.809.4566, or show-up at the door.
For more information, please contact George at arcadian1821@yahoo.com.
Checkout our Photo Gallery for past events, including last year's Valentine's Event! | |
| Event: | Joint Professional Valentines Dinner Dance | | Date: | 2/9/2008 | | Time: | 6:30 pm | | Location: | Cafe la Cave (2777 S Mannheim Rd Des Plaines, IL 60018) | | Details: | On Saturday, February 9, 2008, you are cordially invited to attend the 27th Annual Joint Professional Society Valentines Dance, which will be held at Cafe la Cave, 2777 S Mannheim Rd Des Plaines, IL 60018. Enjoy an elegant dinner buffet and drinks while mingling with Hellenic professionals from the Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois, the Hellenic Bar Association, the Hellenic Dental Society and the Greek Women's University Club. The night will include music and dancing. Cocktails 6:30pm. Dinner 7:30pm. RSVP by Saturday, February 2, 2008.
To reserve your spot(s), pay online using the button below, send payment made out to HPSI to 2326 Indian Ridge Dr., Glenview, IL 60026, call Patti at 847.809.4566, or show-up at the door.
For more information, please contact George at arcadian1821@yahoo.com.
Checkout our Photo Gallery for past events, including last year's Valentine's Event! | |
| Event: | HPSI and IOCC Wine Tasting and Glendi! | | Date: | 1/25/2008 | | Time: | 7p-12a | | Location: | Costas Restaurant (340 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL) | | Details: | The International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) and the Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois (HPSI) present an annual Wine tasting and Glendi event at 7:00 PM on Friday, January 25, 2008, at Costa's Restaurant, 340 South Halsted in Chicago's Greek Town area. Tasting will include a Greek buffet be followed by music and dancing by DJ Louie T!
Advance ticket prices for HPSI members are $40, and $45 for non-members. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for. All proceeds will go to fund philanthropic projects around the World. Membership forms may be found online.
For additional information, please contact Alex at 847-524-2919, or Jason at 847-308-1023 or javranas@yahoo.com.
Checkout our Photo Gallery for past events, including last year's Wine Tasting! | |
| Event: | HPSI Philanthropic Event: Christmas Kalanta Day! | | Date: | 12/9/2007 | | Time: | 2:30-4:30p | | Location: | Hellenic American Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | | Details: | Please join us for HPSI's Philanthropic Event at the Greek American Nursing Center. On Sunday, December 9, 2007 For Christmas Kalanta Day from 2:30-4:30pm.
There will be music, Christmas Caroling and pastries donated by Zorba's Pastry Shop.
We would love to see all of our members and their families for this wonderful event to touch the lives of elderly in the Greek community! All are welcome! Email Effie at effiemagas@yahoo.com for more details!!!
Greek American Nursing Center
(847) 459-8700
220 N. First Street
Wheeling, IL 60090
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| Event: | HPSI Christmas Party! | | Date: | 12/7/2007 | | Time: | 6:30p-12a | | Location: | The Tavern Club (333 N Michigan Ave) | | Details: | Come celebrate Christmas with fellow HPSI members, your friends and family at HPSI's Christmas Party where the festivities will be held at The Tavern Club in Chicago for some great networking opportunities and access to many of Chicago's premier Greek professionals. Enjoy good food, DJ, and dancing!
Dinner Buffet is included: Shrimp Skewers, Lamb Chops, Spanakopita, Mini Brie Puffs, Mediterranean buffet, tapas buffet, pasta station (veggies, chicken, scallops), desserts and discounted bar!
$35 Members/$45 Non-members
Discounted parking will be available with HPSI coupon. For more event information call Patricia at 847.529.2325 or George at 630.217.9266 or email hpsi@mail.hpsi.org
Checkout our Photo Gallery for past events! | |
| Event: | Networking Event w/AHEPA President Ike Gulas! | | Date: | 10/25/2007 | | Time: | 6:30-9 PM | | Location: | Brandos (343 S. Dearborn, Chicago, IL) | | Details: | HPSI cordially invites you to a professional networking event with keynote speaker and AHEPA President, Ike Gulas. Come out and join HPSI members at Brando's (a hip new place) in Chicago for some great networking opportunities and access to many of Chicago's premier Greek professionals. Buffet is included. Between 6:30-8:30, there will be $5 martinis and $3 mixers! For more event information call Patti at 847.809.4566 or Fotis at 847.372.5288.
Checkout our Photo Gallery for past events!
Price above is just for event. If you are not a member, sign-up for the event plus membership package for extra value in the alternate calendar listing! | |
| Event: | Networking Event w/AHEPA President + Membership | | Date: | 10/25/2007 | | Time: | 6:30-9 PM | | Location: | Brandos (343 S. Dearborn, Chicago, IL) | | Details: | Price above is for 2007-2008 HPSI membership + event. A $65 value for only $50!
HPSI cordially invites you to a professional networking event with keynote speaker and AHEPA President, Ike Gulas. Come out and join HPSI members at Brando's (a hip new place) in Chicago for some great networking opportunities and access to many of Chicago's premier Greek professionals. Buffet is included. Between 6:30-8:30, there will be $5 martinis and $3 mixers! For more event information call Patti at 847.809.4566 or Fotis at 847.372.5288.
Checkout our Photo Gallery for past events!
Note: if you would like to attend this event but do not wish to register as an HPSI member for 2007-2008 by paying this price, you may pay the $25 in the alternative listing in the calendar. | |
| Event: | HPSI 82nd Year Membership + Kickoff Party @ Amira! | | Date: | 9/29/2007 | | Time: | 8PM - 12AM | | Location: | Amira Lounge (455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL) | | Details: | Price above is for 2007-2008 HPSI membership + event. A $65 value for only $50!
HPSI cordially invites you to start off our new membership year at our 82nd YEAR KICK-OFF PARTY! Come out and join HPSI members at Amira Lounge in Chicago for some great food and dancing as we celebrate the start of our 82nd year. Buffet is included. As a special for our event a Santorini Sunset Martini will be available at a discounted price! For more event information call Dora at 414-915-1124 or Effie at 773-255-2189.
Checkout our Photo Gallery from past events!
Note: if you would like to attend this event but do not wish to register as an HPSI member for 2007-2008 by paying this price, you may pay the $25 in the alternative listing in the calendar. | |
| Event: | HPSI 82nd Year Kickoff Party @Amira! (non-members) | | Date: | 9/29/2007 | | Time: | 8PM - 12AM | | Location: | Amira Lounge (455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr, Chicago, IL) | | Details: | Price above is just for the event and does not include 2007-2008 membership.
HPSI cordially invites you to start off our new membership year at our 82nd YEAR KICK-OFF PARTY! Come out and join HPSI members at Amira Lounge in Chicago for some great food and dancing as we celebrate the start of our 82nd year. Buffet is included. As a special for our event a Santorini Sunset Martini will be available at a discounted price! For more event information call Dora at 414-915-1124 or Effie at 773-255-2189.
Checkout our Photo Gallery from past events!
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| Event: | RAVINIA: A Night in Vienna | | Date: | 7/28/2007 | | Time: | 7 PM | | Location: | 200 Ravinia Park Rd, Highland Park, IL | | Details: | Come join your friends and HPSI on a warm summer night for a musical performance by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Ravinia! We will find a nice, large section of lawn to have a small picnic and drinks (Bring blankets and picnic baskets-alcohol permitted)!
The show begins @ 7:30pm. We will meet @ 7:00pm at the Ravinia trolley tracks. (Call 414-581-5409 if you get lost or come after 7:30pm).
Purchase tickets online here or pay at the door before intermission (only $10)!
Ravinia is located at 200 Ravinia Park Rd. in Highland Park, IL. Visit www.ravinia.org for driving directions, map, and public transportation or Park n Ride options.
Questions??? – Call Ellen (773) 255-4109 or Demetra (414) 581-5409
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| Event: | HALC Greek Night at US Cellular Field! | | Date: | 7/2/2007 | | Time: | 7 PM | | Location: | US Cellular Field | | Details: | The Hellenic American Leadership Council invites you to gather your friends and family and come out to the first ever HALC sponsored Greek Night at US Cellular Field on July 2nd! The White Sox will be taking on the (Greek-American owned) Baltimore Orioles in what promises to be a great event for all those who attend. Alexi Giannoulias will be making the first pitch!
Money raised from this evening will benefit the Hellenic Museum and Cultural Center of Chicago. To RSVP for tickets please EMAIL HALCnews@gmail.com (website: http://www.hellenicleaders.com) and let them know how many tickets you would like them to hold for you. Ticket prices are $15 for lower reserved and $10 for upper box.
Note: this event is supported but not sponsored by HPSI | |
| Event: | HPSI Summer Social (Mpyrokypo!) | | Date: | 6/8/2007 | | Time: | 8-11 PM | | Location: | Zella (1983 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614) | | Details: | Join your friends and members of HPSI for this year's summer social at Zella! Hellenic professionals will have fun and network over cocktails and heavy appetizers in a special section of Zella's Beer Garden (Mpyrokypo).
A wristband for significantly discounted drinks will be provided. Prices are $15 and $20 for members and non-members.
Questions??? – Call Effie 773-255-2189 or Marina 312-493-6409 | |
| Event: | Professional Networking Event (Student Invite) | | Date: | 4/26/2007 6:00:00 PM | | Time: | 6-9pm | | Location: | Athena Restaurant Greektown (212 S Halsted St., Chicago, IL) | | Details: | You can only buy at this price if you are a student. School IDs will be checked at the door.
On April 26, 2007, the Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois will be hosting a professional networking event at Athena Restaurant in Greektown, Chicago. You are invited to join us for the opportunity to network and have fun with Hellenic professionals! Those attending will enjoy heavy appetizers, networking, a keynote speaker, and a unique opportunity to interact with professionals at separate tables from multiple industries (Finance, Auditing, Law, Tax, Medical, Business Consulting, and more).
The keynote speaker for the event will be Mr. Daniel Kuesis, President of SRI in Schaumburg, IL. SRI serves as a professional recruiting firm for multiple industries. As part of its recruiting network, SRI has relationships with VPs, CEOs, Directors and Managers across the several companies it recruits for.
Prices will be $10 for students and $20/25 for non-students. Sign up online or send your reservation request to your HSA president or request with payment to Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois, 333 W. North Avenue #106, Chicago, IL 60610. Payment is required to guarantee your reservation. | |
| Event: | Professional Networking Event | | Date: | 4/26/2007 | | Time: | 6-9pm | | Location: | Athena Restaurant Greektown (212 S Halsted St., Chicago, IL) | | Details: | On April 26, 2007, the Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois will be hosting a professional networking event at Athena Restaurant in Greektown, Chicago. You are invited to join us for the opportunity to network and have fun with Hellenic professionals! Those attending will enjoy heavy appetizers, networking, a keynote speaker, and a unique opportunity to interact with professionals at separate tables from multiple industries (Finance, Auditing, Law, Tax, Medical, Business Consulting, and more).
The keynote speaker for the event will be Mr. Daniel Kuesis, President of SRI in Schaumburg, IL. SRI serves as a professional recruiting firm for multiple industries. As part of its recruiting network, SRI has relationships with VPs, CEOs, Directors and Managers across the several companies it recruits for.
Prices will be $20 for members and $25 for non-members (prices increase by $5 after April 19). Sign up online or send your reservation request with payment to Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois, 333 W. North Avenue #106, Chicago, IL 60610. Payment is required to guarantee your reservation. | |
| Event: | Non-HPSI Event: Celebration of Greek Independence | | Date: | 3/18/2007 | | Time: | 3 PM | | Location: | Saint Johns Greek Orthodox Church | | Details: | On Sunday, March 18, 2007, at 3 PM, Hellenic Link-Midwest presents James Stoyanoff and the Orpheus Hellenic Folklore Society in a program entitled "Music and Dance Inspired by the Struggle for Freedom" at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint John the Baptist, 2350 East Dempster, Des Plaines, Illinois. Entrance fees are $10 per person. Children under 12 admitted free. | |
| Event: | Non-HPSI Event: Night of Rebetika | | Date: | 3/11/2007 | | Time: | 6 PM | | Location: | Parthenon Restaurant | | Details: | The Hellenic Link–Midwest invites the young professionals and university students of our community to a Night of Rebetika by Rebetoneira (Dreams of the Rebetika):
Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 6p.m.
Banquet Hall of Parthenon Restaurant
314 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL
Admission of $25.00 includes buffet dinner, wine and rebetika entertainment.
For more information and to RSVP contact:
Kostas Dalageorgas: (847) 729-4835 or at kdalageorgas@yahoo.com | |
| Event: | Joint Professional Valentines Dinner Dance | | Date: | 2/17/2007 | | Time: | 6:30 pm | | Location: | Crystal Palace Banquets | | Details: | On Saturday, February 17, 2007, you are cordially invited to attend the 26th Annual Joint Professional Society Valentines Dinner Dance, which will be held at the Crystal Palace Banquets, 2648 Dempster Street, Des Plaines, Illinois (847-297-3800). Enjoy appetizers and an elegant four-course dinner, open bar, music, and dancing. Cocktails 6:30pm. Dinner 7:30pm. Ticket price $75. RSVP by Friday, February 9, 2007.
All HPSI members will receive a formal invitation. If you are not on our mailing list, and would like to make a reservation, pay online, pay with check at the event, or send your reservation request with payment to Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois, 333 W. North Avenue #106, Chicago, Illinois 60610. Payment is required to guarantee your reservation. For more information please contact Marina 312-493-6409, or Effie 773-255-2189. | |
| Event: | Networking Event with The Executives Club | | Date: | 1/30/2007 | | Time: | 7 - 9:15 pm | | Location: | Mid-America Club | | Details: | HPSI and The Executives Club of Chicago will team up, along with corporate sponsors The Allstate Insurance Company, Chicago Sun-Times, Crains Chicago Business, and Nielsen Media Research, and will present Charting a New Course: Communicating in the Digital Age on Thursday, January 30, 2007. Registration, 7am. Seated Breakfast, 7:30am. Program (roundtable discussion), 8-9:15am. The event will be hosted at The Mid-America Club, 200 E. Randolph Drive, 80th Floor, Chicago, Illinois.
The member discount (for HPSI members) is $36.50. Non-member/guest tickets may be purchased at the non-member rate of $57.50. Tickets may be purchased online at www.executivesclub.org by selecting the co-sponsor ticket, or by printing and faxing in the registration form on the attached invitation. Call 312-263-3500 ext. 23 to speak to Cassie if you have any questions. | |
| Event: | HPSI and IOCC Wine Tasting and Glendi! | | Date: | 1/19/2007 | | Time: | 7 - 11pm | | Location: | Costas Restaurant (Greektown) | | Details: | The International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) and the Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois (HPSI) present an annual Wine tasting and Glendi event at 7:00 PM on Friday, January 19, 2007, at Costa's Restaurant, 340 South Halsted in Chicago's Greek Town area. Tasting will be followed by music and dancing.
Advance ticket prices for HPSI members are $35, and $40 for non-members. Tickets are also available at
www.iocc.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $45. All proceeds will go to fund philanthropic projects around the World. Membership forms may be found online.
For additional information, please contact Alex at 847-524-2919, or Jason at 847-308-1023. | |
| Event: | HPSI Philanthropic Event: Christmas Kalanta Day! | | Date: | 12/9/2006 | | Time: | 2-4:30p | | Location: | Hellenic American Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | | Details: | Please join us for HPSI’s Philanthropic Event at the Greek American Nursing Center (220 N. First Street, Wheeling, IL 60090) on Saturday, December 9, 2006 for Christmas Kalanta Day from 2-4:30pm! There will be music, Christmas Caroling and pastries donated by Zorba’s Pastry Shop. We would love to see all of our members and their families for this wonderful event to touch the lives of elderly in the Greek community! All are welcome! E-mail effiemagas@yahoo.com with any questions! | |
| Event: | HPSI 81st Yr Membership& Christmas Party Package | | Date: | 12/8/2006 | | Time: | 6:30 PM | | Location: | Union League Club of Chicago | | Details: | Price above is for 2006-2007 HPSI membership plus the event. NEW MEMBERS RECEIVE ONE FREE DRINK!
Come celebrate Christmas with fellow HPSI members, your friends and family at HPSI's Christmas Party where the festivities will be held at the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago (312.427.7800). Enjoy good food, DJ, and dancing. Register online or by sending a check payable to HPSI, 5315 North Delphia #115, Chicago, Illinois 60656. For questions & information: contact hpsi@mail.hpsi.org or call Paul (312) 255-0505 or George (847) 924-3505. | |
| Event: | HPSI Christmas Party | | Date: | 12/8/2006 | | Time: | 6:30 pm | | Location: | Union League Club of Chicago | | Details: | Come celebrate Christmas with fellow HPSI members, your friends and family at HPSI's Christmas Party where the festivities will be held at the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago (312.427.7800). Early Registration by Dec. 1st: Members $35, Non-Members $45 plus free drink ticket for all HPSI members and early registrations; after Dec. 1st: Members $40, Non-Members $50. Enjoy good food, DJ, and dancing.
Register online or by sending a check payable to HPSI, 5315 North Delphia #115, Chicago, Illinois 60656. For questions & information: contact hpsi@mail.hpsi.org or call Paul (312) 255-0505 or George (847) 924-3505. | |
| Event: | Outlining a Management Style That Works for You | | Date: | 11/28/2006 | | Time: | 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm | | Location: | 191 N. Wacker Drive - 37th Floor | | Details: | HPSI teams up once again with The Executives' Club of Chicago as it is co-sponsoring the Leadership Development Series. This event features John A. Edwardson, Chairman and CEO of CDW Corporation, James C. Tyree, Chairman and CEO of Mesirow Financial, and will be moderated by Charles A. Tribbett, III, Managing Director of Russell Reynolds Associates Inc.
Outlining a Management Style That Works for You will be held at Gardner Carton & Douglas. From 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm Information Networking & Cocktail Reception. From 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm Presentations and Q&A. From 7:15 to 7:30 pm Informal Networking. Seating is limited and the October event sold out. Register online at www.executivesclub.org no later than Monday, November 20, 2006. Registration is $26.00 for current HPSI members, a $10.50 savings. Call 312.263.3500 for more information.
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| Event: | HPSI at the Movies! | | Date: | 10/28/2006 | | Time: | 8:00 PM | | Location: | Pickwick Theatre (5 S Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068) | | Details: | HPSI and the Pickwick Theater are hosting Greek Night October 28th at 8:00 PM. Our featured film is “Buzz” a Documentary film about the life and times of a Greek movie writer working during the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Tickets are only $6. Everyone attending the movie is welcome to join HPSI members for drinks following the movie. Look for our next movie night when we will be featuring the movie “Brides”. | |
| Event: | HPSI 81st Year Kickoff Party @4-Taste(non-members) | | Date: | 9/24/2006 | | Time: | 6:30 PM to 12:00 AM | | Location: | 4-Taste, 100 E. Walton, Chicago, IL 60611 | | Details: | Price above is just for the event and does not include 2006-2007 membership.
HPSI cordially invites you to start off our new membership year at our 81st YEAR KICK-OFF PARTY! Come out and join HPSI members at 4-Taste in Chicago for some great food and dancing as we celebrate the start of our 81st year. Buffet is included. As a special for our event a Greek-tini Martini will be available for $5.00!! For more event information call Marina at 312-493-6409 or Effie at 773-255-2189 | |
| Event: | HPSI 81st Year Membership + Kickoff Party @4-Taste | | Date: | 9/24/2006 | | Time: | 6:30 PM to 12:00 AM | | Location: | 4-Taste, 100 E. Walton, Chicago, IL 60611 | | Details: | Price above is for 2006-2007 HPSI membership. If paid, event is free!
HPSI cordially invites you to start off our new membership year at our 81st YEAR KICK-OFF PARTY! Come out and join HPSI members at 4-Taste in Chicago for some great food and dancing as we celebrate the start of our 81st year. Buffet is included. As a special for our event a Greek-tini Martini will be available for $5.00!! For more event information call Marina at 312-493-6409 or Effie at 773-255-2189. Note: if you would like to attend this event but do not wish to register as an HPSI member for 2006-2007 by paying this $40 price, you may pay the $20 in the alternative listing in the calendar. | |
| Event: | 2nd Annual Hellenic Golf Outing | | Date: | 8/16/2006 | | Time: | 11:00 am | | Location: | Schaumburg Golf Club | | Details: | Join the Hellenic Bar Association, Hellenic American Dental Society, Hellenic Medical Society, and Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois at the 2nd Annual Hellenic Golf Outing. This event will be held at the Schaumburg Golf Club (401 N. Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL 847-885-9000) on Wednesday, August 16, 2006. Registration 10am. Shotgun start 11am. Cocktails 5pm. Dinner 7pm. Golf & Dinner $125. Dinner only $50. Hole sponsorship $200. Make check payable to Hellenic Bar Association Foundation and send to: A. Thomas Skallas, Arnstein & Lehr LLP, 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1200, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Call 312-876-6682 or send email to atskallas@arnstein.com for more information.
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| Event: | Chicago Cubs Outing | | Date: | 7/28/2006 | | Time: | 1:20 pm | | Location: | Wrigley Field | | Details: | Take the afternoon off and come out to Wrigley Field to enjoy watching the CUBS defeat the St. Louis Cardinals with your fellow HPSI members and friends. Tickets are $35 per person. Terrace Reserved Outfield. Limit of 4 tickets per order. Pre-Game (12:00 pm) and post meeting place is Cubby Bear. July 28, 2006 - 1:20 pm start time. Please make reservation by booking online or calling Constantina Papas (847) 942-4758 and then sending payment along with a self addressed stamped envelope to:
Constantina Papas
904 W. North Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044.
Pre-payment online or via mail is required to guarantee your reservation. Contact Constantina Papas at 847-942-4758 or dpapas99@yahoo.com for more information.
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| Event: | HPSI Annual Meeting/Elections | | Date: | 6/20/2006 | | Time: | 7:00 pm | | Location: | Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church | | Details: | The Annual meeting of the Society, followed by Elections of Officers and Directors for 2006 - 2007 will take place on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 7:00 pm at Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church. Ascension is located at 1207 Riverwoods Rd., Lincolnshire, IL 60069. Call 773-791-4672 or send email to tompetergregory@msn.com for more information. All members are invited to attend.
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| Event: | HPSI 80th Anniversary Gala | | Date: | 5/13/2006 | | Time: | 6:00 pm | | Location: | Westin O'Hare Hotel - Rosement, IL | | Details: | Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois Charitable Foundation presents An Evening of "Stars", Celebrating the "Members and Supporters" of HPSI. This Gala event includes an elegant four course dinner, open bar, music by "OPA" Entertainment, and dancing. Cocktails 6:00 pm. Dinner 7:00 pm. Black tie optional. The Westin O'Hare is located at 6100 River Road, Rosemont, Illinois 60018. Complimentary self-parking. For Reservations, send check payable to Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois Charitable Foundation, c/o Tom P. Gregory, 5315 N. Delphia #115, Chicago, IL 60656, or reserve online at www.hpsi.org. Ticket price for those wishing to attend after dinner, after 9:45 pm, is $40. For questions, call 773-791-4672. | |
| Event: | Philanthropic Event - Habitat for Humanity | | Date: | 4/8/2006 | | Time: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | | Location: | Waukegan, IL | | Details: | Philanthropy is an important part of being a well-rounded professional. Take some time to give back to the community and bond with your fellow professionals. Habitat for Humanity-Lake County Chapter (www.habitatlc.org) brings needy families and volunteers together to build decent, affordable housing. The chapter plans to build twenty three new homes in the Waukegan area. HPSI is looking for volunteers to spend Saturday, April 8th building one of these houses. No experience is needed to volunteer. It's a great opportunity to help build our local community and learn some new skills at the same time. Call Constantine at (773) 693-9120 or email at mixanikos@aol.com for more information on how you can volunteer. Spaces are limited and fill up quickly. | |
| Event: | Greek Independence Day Parade | | Date: | 4/2/2006 | | Time: | 2:00 pm | | Location: | Halsted Street - Chicago | | Details: | Celebrate Greek Independence Day at the annual Independence Day parade on Halsted Street. HPSI will be proudly marching, so come out and be a part of this annual event. Contact Athanasia Katris at 708-351-9503 or nasia_katris@sbcglobal.net for more information. | |
| Event: | Executives Club Evening Reception | | Date: | 3/9/2006 | | Time: | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | | Location: | 191 N. Wacker Drive - 37th Floor | | Details: | Keith Ferrazzi, New York Times bestselling author of "Never Eat Alone" will facilitate a highly interactive and fun evening focused on your personal life success plan and the relationships that will make it a reality. If paying by check for this event, please make check payable to: The Executives Club of Chicago, 8 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2500, Chicago, IL 60603. Phone: 312-263-3500. Please reply by March 3, 2006 if sending a check. Online registration available at www.executivesclub.org. | |
| Event: | Pan Hellenic Youth Ball | | Date: | 2/24/2006 | | Time: | 6:30 PM | | Location: | Empress Banquets, 200 E. Lake St, Addison IL | | Details: | The 2nd Annual Midwest Pan Hellenic Youth Ball is being presented by the youth of the local University Greek Clubs. The purpose of this event is to bring together Greek American youth for an opportunity to network and raise money for their organizations as well as the Hellenic American Academy. This event is not just for University students. If you are interested in attending to support either your alma mater or meet new friends please contact Effie Logothetis at grkastere1@aol.com. | |
| Event: | Valentines Event | | Date: | 2/11/2006 | | Time: | 6:30 pm | | Location: | Gibson's - Rosemont | | Details: | The Hellenic Dental Society, Greek Women's University Club, and the Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois invite you to a Valentine's Event at Gibson's Bar and Steak House in Rosemont on February 11, 2006. Contact Vianey c/o Dr. Peter Katris at 630-289-8899 or Dr. L. Karras at louendo@aol.com for further information. | |
| Event: | HPSI-CF - Feed the Hungry | | Date: | 1/22/2006 | | Time: | 1:00pm | | Location: | Marquard Center | | Details: | It is that time of year when the Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois - Charitable Foundation will take the opportunity to help others. Here is your chance to volunteer at the Franciscan Outreach, Marquard Center where everyday they feed an average of 160 homeless men, women and children. We will be cooking, serving dinner and cleaning up, 6-10 volunteers are needed. If you are interested in a volunteer opportunity or for more details, please contact Dina Papas at 847-942-4758 or dpapas99@yahoo.com. If you are unable to volunteer your time, please consider a food and/or monetary donation. The Marquard Center also accepts seasonal clothing. The Center is located at 1645 W. LeMoyne Street, Chicago, IL 60622. Come out and start the new year off on a positive note! See you at the Marquard Center!
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| Event: | Mario Frangoulis Benefit Concert | | Date: | 12/17/2005 | | Time: | 7:30 PM | | Location: | The Rialto Square Theatre, Joliet, IL | | Details: | International opera sensation, Mario Frangoulis, will be performing on December 17, 2005. This is a benefit concert for St. Demetrios Church of Waukegan which is raising funds to build a new church. Concert will be held at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet at 7:30 PM.
For tickets please contact The Rialto Square Theatre Box Office at (815) 726-6600, www.rialtosquare.com. For more information, call St. Demetrios Church at 847-623-0190. | |
| Event: | HPSI Christmas Party | | Date: | 12/9/2005 | | Time: | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am | | Location: | EXCALIBUR - Vision Underground Room | | Details: | Good friends, food and fun, it's that time of the year. Join HPSI, for some holiday cheer! At seven o'clock on the Ninth of December, you are invited to EXCALIBUR - Vision Underground Room, for a night to remember. 632 North Dearborn in Chicago is where we will be, so bring your holiday spirit and be ready to party! Registration by Dec. 3rd: Members $35, Non-Members $45; after Dec. 3rd: Members $40, Non-Members $50. Enjoy ample appetizers, musical entertainment, and special surprise giveaways. Register online or by sending a check payable to HPSI, 240 E Windsor, Wood Dale, IL 60191. For questions & information: hpsi@mail.hpsi.org or (630) 238-1749. | |
| Event: | HPSI Health Fair | | Date: | 10/22/2005 | | Time: | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | | Location: | Greek American Rehabilitation and Nursing Centre | | Details: | The Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois Charitable Foundation invites you to its Health Fair (a benefit for the Greek American Rehabilitation and Nursing Centre) on Saturday, October 22, 2005 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Greek American Rehabilitation and Nursing Centre (Activities Room, First Floor), 220 N. First Street, Wheeling, Illinois (847-459-8700).
The featured speakers for this event include:
Frank Antikidis, D.C., Chiropractic Physician, Elixir Chiropractic Care Centre
Christ Pavlatos, M.D., Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lake Forest Orthopaedics
Lena Nikolas, M.D., Southwest Obstetrics & Gynecology
Joanne Giannopoulos, Pharm D, RPh, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
Reserve today. Seating is limited. Admission $5. Refreshments served. For RSVP/Questions/Information call Effie Logothetis (847-254-4602) or Tom Gregory (773-791-4672).
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| Event: | The Apology of Socrates | | Date: | 10/16/2005 | | Time: | 3:30 PM | | Location: | St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church | | Details: | On Sunday, October 16, at 3:30 PM, Hellenic Link–Midwest presents the The Apology of Socrates a presentation by the performing arts organizations Theatro and Mythic Media based on Plato’s The Apology of Socrates. The event, featuring stage actor Yannis Simonides, will take place at the Community Hall of the St. John Greek Orthodox Church in Des Plaines, Illinois. Ticket: $20 for adults and $10 for students.
The event is co-sponsored by SAE.
This is not an HPSI event.
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| Event: | The 11th Day - Crete 1941 | | Date: | 9/29/2005 | | Time: | 7:30 PM | | Location: | Pickwick Theatre - 5 S. Prospect, Park Ridge, IL 60068 | | Details: | The 11th Day, a 90-minute documentary film produced by San Diego Chargers owner Alex G. Spanos, chronicles the story of the Cretan resistance movement as told first hand and on-location by over thirty of its members, including Cretan fighters, Allied soldiers, and British intelligence operatives. Website: www.crete1941.com | |
| Event: | Executives Club Evening Reception | | Date: | 9/29/2005 | | Time: | 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | | Location: | 191 N. Wacker Drive - 37th Floor | | Details: | HPSI is teaming up again this year with The Executives Club of Chicago, and together present Career Success Stories Evening Reception featuring Desiree Rogers, President, Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas. HPSI members enjoy discounted admission for this event to be held at Gardner Carton & Douglas. Online registration available at www.executivesclub.org. If paying by check, please make check payable to: The Executives Club of Chicago, 8 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2500, Chicago, Illinois 60603. Tickets will be mailed for paid reservations received prior to September 22, 2005. | |
| Event: | HPSI 80th Year Kick-Off Party | | Date: | 9/18/2005 | | Time: | 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM | | Location: | Privilege Cafe, 1000 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, IL | | Details: | HPSI cordially invites you to start off our new membership year at our 80th YEAR KICK-OFF PARTY! Come out and join your fellow HPSI members at Privilege Café in Schaumburg for some great food and dancing as we celebrate the start of our 80th year. Dinner buffet and DJ is included. Pre-Event member pricing of $25 has been extended for past members who plan on renewing their membership at the door. For more event information call Constantine at (773) 693-9120. | |
| Event: | HPSI Summer Social | | Date: | 7/8/2005 | | Time: | 5:00 | | Location: | St Andrews - 5649 N Sheridan Rd - Chicago | | Details: | Come Join HPSI at the St Andrews Greek Festival for a neighborhood beer garden. Come over early and check out two great local bands (B5 at 5:30 pm and Maggie Speaks at 7:30 pm). Look for the HPSI reserved tables and come over for drinks and laughs with all your friends & colleagues from HPSI! Feel free to contact Athanasia Katris at 708-351-9503 or email at nasiak@aol.com . | |
| Event: | Chicago Greek Film Festival | | Date: | 6/1/2005 | | Time: | | | Location: | Gene Siskel Film Center - 164 N State Street | | Details: | The Chicago Greek Film Festival's third annual festival, Greek Cinema Now 2005, opens on May 6, 2005. This year's eight-film lineup showcases the range and robustness of recent Greek cinema, with a wide variety of subjects including anti-bureaucratic satire (Kalabush), gritty realism (Delivery), historical romance (Playing Parts), mother-daughter reconciliation (A Song Is Not Enough), Altmanesque cityscape (Atlas), and offbeat road movie (Eyes Of Night). For more information visit the Festival's web site at www.greekfilmfestival.org, send an e-mail to info@greekfilmfestival.org, or call 773-490-3829. For more information about the Film Center please call 312-846-2800 or visit www.siskelfilmcenter.org. | |
| Event: | THE COMMEMORATION OF THE FALL OF CONSTANTINOPLE | | Date: | 5/31/2005 | | Time: | 7:00 PM | | Location: | St. Andrew Church, 5649 N. Sheridan Rd - Chicago, IL | | Details: | The 'Fall of Constantinople 2005' Commemoration will be held on Tuesday, May 31st, 2005 beginning promptly at 7:00PM at the S.J. Gregory Auditorium of the St. Andrew Church, 5649 N. Sheridan Road in Chicago, Illinois. As in previous years, it will be offered by: The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, The Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and the Hellenic Society of Constantinople. Refreshments will be served. This year's observance is entitled "THE FOURTH CRUSADE AND THE RETURN OF THE RELICS FROM ROME TO THE CHURCH OF CONSTANTINOPLE." It will feature a video presentation showcasing the return of the holy relics of Saints Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom which were taken from Constantinople during the 4th Crusade of 1204 and returned to the Church of Constantinople 800 years later in the year 2004. The faithful of all communities and their families will enjoy this unique opportunity for cultural and spiritual enrichment on the 31st of May. | |
| Event: | HPSI Outing - Greek Film Festival | | Date: | 5/20/2005 | | Time: | 8:00 PM | | Location: | Gene Siskel Film Center - 164 N State Street | | Details: | Come join HPSI in our latest social outing as we view "Dust" (I Skoni Pou Pefti) at the 2005 Greek Film Festival. This is not only a great opportunity to get a glimpse of the latest Greek cinema, but a chance to network with other Hellenic professionals! We will meet outside the Gene Siskel Theatre at 8:00 PM. After the movie, we will be heading to Kaz Bar in the House of Blues for some drinks!!! | |
| Event: | Annual Meeting of the General Membership | | Date: | 5/17/2005 | | Time: | 6:30 PM | | Location: | 1207 Riverwoods Rd, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 | | Details: | The Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois will be holding its annual meeting of the general memberhips on May 17, 2005, immediately preceeding the regularly scheduled monthly directors' meeting. Registration at 6:30pm. Meeting will commence at 7:00pm. Attendance is limited to all members in good standing. Please notify us of your intent to attend by calling Dimitra Dallas at (312) 498-1895 or by e-mailing us at hpsi@mail.hpsi.org. Members who have not already done so, must pay their dues prior to the meeting in order to be eligible to vote and/or run for office. Nominations will be taken from the floor, however it is strongly recommended that interested nominees contact Tom Gregory or a current member of the board prior to May 17.
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| Event: | Philanthropic Event - Habitat for Humanity | | Date: | 5/7/2005 | | Time: | 8:00AM - 4:00PM | | Location: | Waukegan, IL | | Details: | Philanthropy is an important part of being a well-rounded professional. Take some time to give back to the community and bond with your fellow professionals. Habitat for Humanity-Lake County Chapter (www.habitatlc.org) brings needy families and volunteers together to build decent, affordable housing. The chapter plans to build twenty three new homes in the Waukegan area. HPSI is looking for 12 volunteers to spend Saturday, May 7th building one of these houses. No experience is needed to volunteer. It's a great opportunity to help build our local community and learn some new skills at the same time. Call Constantine at (773) 693-9120 or email at mixanikos@aol.com for more information on how you can volunteer. Spaces are limited and fill up quickly. | |
| Event: | Chicago Young Adult League Conference | | Date: | 2/18/2005 | | Time: | 5:00 pm | | Location: | Westin O-Hare Hotel - Rosemont, IL | | Details: | The Chicago Metropolis YAL Conference will take place from February 18 - 21, 2005. The Conference organizers have planned a fine array of spiritual, educational, and social events and activities. Visit www.yalchicago.org/ for registration information. | |
| Event: | HPSI Valentine's Dinner Dance | | Date: | 2/12/2005 | | Time: | 6:30 pm | | Location: | Avalon Banquets | | Details: | HPSI is pleased to lead the 24th Annual Joint Professional Society Valentine's Dinner Dance. Cocktails 6:30 pm; Dinner 7:30 pm; Open Bar; Filet Mignon Dinner; Music by OPA; Call 847-942-4758 or 773-490-5569 for more information. Reduced ticket price of $75 until February 1, 2005. Thereafter, tickets $90. | |
| Event: | HPSI Christmas Party | | Date: | 12/3/2004 | | Time: | 7:00 pm - 12:00 am | | Location: | The Grotto on State | | Details: | Come celebrate the holidays with fellow members and friends at The Grotto on State. Appetizers will be provided from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm. | |
| Event: | Professional Networking Event - Harry Secaras | | Date: | 10/21/2004 | | Time: | 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm | | Location: | Greek Islands (200 S. Halsted) Chicago | | Details: | Featured Speaker: Mr. Harry Secaras - Partner - Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg. Mr. Secaras practices law in the Labor & Employment group of Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg. His practice involves representing and counseling employers throughout the country in all facets of labor and employment law and employment-related litigation before federal, state and local administrative agencies and federal and state courts.
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| Event: | Professional Networking Event - Jim Logothetis | | Date: | 9/29/2004 | | Time: | 6:30PM - 9:00PM | | Location: | Greek Islands, 200 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL. 60661 | | Details: | Join us at Greek Islands for the first event of the Membership Year! Our special guest, Jim Logothetis, Partner at Ernst and Young will be our featured speaker. There will be plenty of time to meet and mingle with Jim Logothetis as well as your fellow professionals.
Jim serves as coordinating partner for two Fortune 500 companies: Newell-Rubbermaid and Brunswick Corporation. Jim has previously served various public companies including: Harley Davidson and Whirlpool Corporation.
He is also active in the Chicago and U.S. Hellenic community, serving on Holy Trinity's Board and Leadership 1000, to name a few.
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| Event: | HPSI night at St Andrews | | Date: | 7/9/2004 | | Time: | | | Location: | St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church, Chicago | | Details: | St. Andrews Greek Orthodox Church will be hosting a special event for Hellenic Professionals on the first night of their annual food festival. Come meet your fellow Hellenic Professionals and support our churches! | |
| Event: | “HARD GOODBYES: MY FATHER” TO OPEN IN CHICAGO | | Date: | 6/18/2004 | | Time: | | | Location: | Loews Esquire, 58 East Oak St. | | Details: | ATLANTA – The critically-acclaimed and award-winning film from Greece, HARD GOODBYES: MY FATHER (DISKOLI APOCHERETISMI: O BABAS MOU), will open at the Loews Esquire, 58 East Oak St. on Friday June 18th, Father’s Day Weekend, for an exclusive Chicago-area engagement. For showtimes, check local listings, call the Loews Esquire at 312-280-0101 or log onto www.hardgoodbyes.com
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| Event: | Chicago Hellenic Bone Marrow Drive #3 | | Date: | 6/13/2004 | | Time: | 12:00PM - 3:00 PM | | Location: | St. John The Baptist, 2350 Dempster St., Des Plaines, IL | | Details: | A blood testing drive is being held in affiliation with the AHEPA Bone Marrow Donor Registry to search for compatible donors for local Greek cancer patients who need bone marrow transplants. Blood testing at the drive is FREE, but is limited to individuals in good health between the ages of 18 and 55. Greek cancer patients have a difficult time finding bone marrow matches because of their ethnic heritage. Please support our efforts to find matches for local leukemia patients and to boost the ethnic diversity of the bone marrow registries for those suffering around the world. For more information visit www.hellenicmarrow.com, contact hellenicmarrow@earthlink.net, or call: Kiki Michalakos 773.551.2860, Pauline Tingas 312.961.2695, St. John the Baptist Church 847.827.5510 | |
| Event: | HPSI 2004 Graduates Reception | | Date: | 6/6/2004 | | Time: | 5:30 PM | | Location: | Rosewood Restaurant, 9421 Higgins Road, Rosemont, IL 60018 | | Details: | HPSI takes great pleasure in inviting you to join in honoring the 2003-2004 University and College Graduates of Hellenic descent.
Our guest speaker will be Pamela Paziotopoulos, Former Supervisor of Cook County State's Attorney's Office / Consultant
Tickets will be $30 online or at the door. | |
| Event: | HPSI Annual Meeting and Elections | | Date: | 5/13/2004 | | Time: | 6:30pm | | Location: | Costa's Restaurant - 340 South Halsted | | Details: | The HPSI Annual meeting will be held in May to update our membership on the state of the organization in 2003 and to elect new officers and directors. If you are interested in taking a leadership role in your professional community, please contact us at hpsi@mail.hpsi.org. Thank you | |
| Event: | Chicago Hellenic Bone Marrow Blood Testing Drive 2 | | Date: | 4/25/2004 | | Time: | 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM | | Location: | Hellenic Museum & Cultural Center, 801 West Adams, in Greek Town | | Details: | "Three local Greek Leukemia patients are in need of a lifesaving bone marrow transplant. Please help!" Greek Blood Desperately Needed! Because of your Greek heritage you may be the only genetic match to save a life! A simple test of less than 2 tablespoons of blood will tell you if you can save a life by becoming a bone marrow donor. The greatest odds of finding an unrelated donor are from within one's ethnic group. Help increase our Greek donor pool and give Hellenic cancer patients worldwide a chance at life. Testing is free, refreshments will be served. Please come out and support this worthy cause. For more information please call Kiki Michalakos at 773-551-2860 or Pauline Tingas at 312-961-2695 or email at hellenicmarrow@earthlink.net | |
| Event: | Chicago Hellenic Bone Marrow Blood Testing Drive 1 | | Date: | 4/24/2004 | | Time: | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM | | Location: | Hellenic Museum & Cultural Center, 801 West Adams, in Greek Town | | Details: | "Three local Greek Leukemia patients are in need of a lifesaving bone marrow transplant. Please help!" Greek Blood Desperately Needed! Because of your Greek heritage you may be the only genetic match to save a life! A simple test of less than 2 tablespoons of blood will tell you if you can save a life by becoming a bone marrow donor. The greatest odds of finding an unrelated donor are from within one's ethnic group. Help increase our Greek donor pool and give Hellenic cancer patients worldwide a chance at life. Testing is free, refreshments will be served. Please come out and support this worthy cause. For more information please call Kiki Michalakos at 773-551-2860 or Pauline Tingas at 312-961-2695 or email at hellenicmarrow@earthlink.net | |
| Event: | Philanthropic Event - Habitat for Humanity | | Date: | 4/3/2004 | | Time: | 8:00AM - 4:00PM | | Location: | Waukegan, IL | | Details: | Philanthropy is an important part of being a well-rounded professional. Take some time to give back to the community and bond with your fellow professionals. Habitat for Humanity (www.habitat.org) brings needy families and volunteers together to build decent, affordable housing. The Lake County chapter plans to build twenty three new homes in the Waukegan area. HPSI is looking for 12 volunteers to spend Saturday, April 3rd building one of these houses. No experience is needed to volunteer. It's a great opportunity to help build our local community and learn some new skills at the same time. Call Constantine at (773) 693-9120 or email at constantine.kyriaz@ricardo.com for more information on how you can volunteer. Spaces are limited and fill up quickly. | |
| Event: | Greek Independence Day Parade | | Date: | 3/28/2004 | | Time: | 2:30 PM | | Location: | Halsted Street | | Details: | Support our Greek Community on March 28th as we celebrate Greek Independence. Since dying the river has already been done, Mayor Daley has agreed to help us celebrate by coloring Lake Michigan and the Chicago Skyline blue and white! | |
| Event: | March Networking Event - Anna Demacopoulos | | Date: | 3/23/2004 | | Time: | 6:30PM - 9:00PM | | Location: | Chicago Athletic Association | | Details: | Assistant States Attorney and Judicial Candidate for the Cook County Circuit Court ANNA DEMACOPOULOS will share her insights and experiences regarding running for public office while maintaining a balanced lifestyle. The Chicago Athletic Association is located at 12 South Michigan Avenue. Public Parking is available.
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| Event: | 23rd Annual Winter Ball | | Date: | 2/7/2004 | | Time: | 6:30PM | | Location: | Chateau Ritz - 9100 Milwaukee Avenue; Niles, IL | | Details: | Tickets may be purchased by sending a check for $65/ea ($80/ea after January 27) to Barbara Javaras at 7223 Oak St.; River Forest, IL 60305. For more information, call (708)209-1355 or e-mail us at hpsi@mail.hpsi.org ********TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE UNAVAILABLE ONLINE******** | |
| Event: | January Professional Networking Event | | Date: | 1/22/2004 | | Time: | 6:30pm - 9:00pm | | Location: | Chicago Athletic Association | | Details: | The Hellenic Professional Society invites you to attend a Professional Networking Event, featuring George Kalidonis, Coleman Clinical Professor of Management and Academic Director, Entrepreneurship MBA Program at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Reception 6:30 - 7:00;
Keynote address 7:00 - 7:30; Q&A and Networking 7:30 - 9:00.
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| Event: | HPSI 2003 Christmas Party | | Date: | 12/5/2003 | | Time: | 8 PM - 1 AM | | Location: | 410 Club (Wrigley Building), 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4213 | | Details: | HPSI 2003 Christmas Party! Network with top Hellenic business leaders!
Complimentary parking available at 430 N. Rush (corner of Rush and Hubbard Streets) for first 100 cars with ticket validation.A drink ticket and appetizers are included! Music by: DJ John Grammatis | |
| Event: | The Survival of Greek in Today's Pontos | | Date: | 11/23/2003 | | Time: | 3:00 PM | | Location: | Four Point Sheraton Hotel, 10255 West
Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL | | Details: | Hellenic Link-Midwest presents Pietro
Bortone, Assistant Professor of Modern Greek Studies at the University of
Illinois at Chicago, in a lecture titled: The Survival of Greek in Today's
Pontos. | |
| Event: | Minoans in Egypt | | Date: | 10/26/2003 | | Time: | 3:00 PM | | Location: | Four Point Sheraton Hotel, 10255 West
Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL | | Details: | Hellenic Link-Midwest presents professor
Nanno Marinatos, in a lecture titled: Minoans in Egypt: Paintings and Royal
Ideology. | |
| Event: | HPSI Networking Event - 2 | | Date: | 10/16/2003 | | Time: | 6:30 PM | | Location: | Mid Day Club - 10 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603-2397 | | Details: | Network with top Hellenic business leaders! This event will feature Faye Pantazelos, President & CEO, New Century Bank. Sign-up online or send a check payable to HPSI to ATTN: HPSI, 5315 N. Delphia #115, Chicago, IL 60656-2539. Contact Maria Loukaki at mloukaki@yahoo.com for details. Members can also check their email for details. | |
| Event: | Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of Bank One | | Date: | 10/1/2003 | | Time: | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | | Location: | The Executives’ Club of Chicago | | Details: | The Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois invites you to attend a co-sponsored event with The Executives’ Club of Chicago featuring Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bank One | |
| Event: | HPSI Networking Event - 1 | | Date: | 9/18/2003 | | Time: | 6:30 PM | | Location: | Chicago Athletic Association - 12 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603-3294 | | Details: | Network with top Hellenic business leaders! This event will feature Stan Greanias, former Vice President, Sara Lee / CEO Sara Lee Coffee & Tea. Sign-up online or send a check payable to HPSI to ATTN: HPSI, 5315 N. Delphia #115, Chicago, IL 60656-2539. Contact Maria Loukaki at mloukaki@yahoo.com for details. Members can also check their email for details. | |
| Event: | CUBS Outing | | Date: | 8/29/2003 | | Time: | 2:20 PM | | Location: | Wrigley Field - 1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60613-4397 | | Details: | HPSI will kick back and enjoy as the Chicago Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers! Contact Costantina Papas at 1-847-334-6084. | |
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