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The primary objectives and purposes of the Institute
are to explore the principles and ideals of Hellenism, and to promote
and preserve the Hellenistic Culture and heritage, past, present
and future, including but not limited to the following: arts, letters,
history, medicine, geography, archeology, religions, physical and
social sciences, and other subjects of cultural and/or historical
interest. To achieve this purpose, the Institute strives to encourage
strong Hellenic-American relations, and promote cultural and educational
activities between the Hellenic-American community and the public
at large.
Mailing Address:
HELLENIC CULTURAL INSTITUTE CALIFORNIA CENTRAL
COAST
P.M. BOX 184
484B Washington St.
MONTEREY, CA 93940-3052
E-mail:
President: Nick Papadakis, npapadakis@ambag.org
Webmaster: Fotis Papoulias, papoulias@comcast.net
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| Message
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| Dear Friend,
As citizens of our community we have the luxury
of living in one of the most beautiful areas of the world. However,
we have the responsibility to contribute to our community and society
our best practices in life, for the future generations. All for
the development of a better society, and for maintaining our country
in a leading position in the world.
For centuries, the spirit of Homer, Socrates, and
Plato have guided the path of our society in values, morals, ethics,
respect of human life, and the joy of the Knowledge of Oneself.
Over the last decade, our local public school system has been challenged
by the reduction of resources, and thereby has been forced to eliminate
many valuable programs including The Arts. These reductions are
limiting the intellectual growth of the future generations.
As active citizens, we accept the responsibility
of assisting our community by establishing the Hellenic Cultural
Institute - California Central Coast with the purpose of promoting
and preserving the Hellenic Spirit, Culture and Heritage, past and
present. This includes, but not limited to, the Arts, History, Geography
and Archeology, Physical and Social Sciences, and providing Scholarships
for students that choose Classic Greek Studies.
The Hellenic Cultural Institute is not a Greek-American
Club. It is the voice of local Americans who care about the quality
of life and future of our society, and future generations.
You are invited to contribute
to the enrichment of our local culture by becoming a member of the
Hellenic Institute.
Sincerely,
Aris Zavitsanos
Founder and First President [bio],
Hellenic Institute
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| Board
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Nick Papadakis [bio],
President
Mary Kanalakis [bio], 1st Vice-President
Fotis Papoulias [bio], 2nd Vice-President
Gus Scourkes [bio], Treasurer
Carla Pickerill [bio], Secretary
Kyle Antonelis [bio], Member
Mary Alice Cerrito Fettis [bio],
Member
Victoria Hoularis-Buksa [bio],
Member
Phillip Nicholas [bio], Member
Dennis Osmer [bio], Member
James Petroutsas [bio], Member
Maureen Richards [bio], Member
Anthony Zavitsanos [bio], Member
Eleni Adamis, Legal Counsel
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For general inquiries and membership information
please direct your questions to Mr. Nick Papadakis, President, Hellenic
Institute, P.O. BOX 184, 484B Washington St., Monterey, CA 939403052.
E-mail npapadakis@ambag.org
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