Dr. James Dimitriou, Ph.D.
Supreme Vice President
Order of Ahepa

Dear Sir:

It has been my pleasure to know and support your endeavors in AHEPA for approximately ten years, during which time it was my honor to sponsor your campaign for the Office of Supreme Secretary at the Las Vegas, Convention. Following which Brother Manesiotes and the AHEPA First Leadership elevated you to the Chair of the Cyprus-Hellenic Affairs Committee, where you served for ten years, as you were a member at that time of the AHEPA First Party.

In the following years, at Miami, Atlanta, San Diego, New Orleans, and Puerto Rico, I was again honored by your company and was privileged to observe Brother Manesiotes and the Leadership offer you places on the Supreme Lodge which would have also led to the Supreme Presidency. You refused to turn your back on the Reform Party Group, showing the level of honor and integrity you bring with yourself, as an example for all to follow.

As you know, Sayed Jemal Houssein-Afghani is a Stalwart member of the AHEPA First Party and devoted to the leadership of Nick Coffinas, Gus Cherevas, John Plumides, and Louis G. Manesiotes. In this capacity it will not be possible for me to endorse you POLITICALLY. Houssein has the same type of honor and will not vote against the endorsements and Nominees of his Party.

However, It is my distinct intention, to offer you my sincere congratulations on the Nomination for the Office of the Supreme Presidency by the Reform Wing of the AHEPA First Party, which One understands is allied with the New Horizons Group.

One is deeply impressed with your Knowledge, Vision, Strength of Character, Energetic efforts to discover Achievable Solutions, together with your incredible Resume.

I am certainly going to mention your name in my Caucus. But as you know I will have to obtain Party approval to endorse you. Best Warm wishes and don't forget, I am not alone in my good wishes for you.

"The Officers, Board, and Members of the Pan-Macedonian Chapter, "Emmanouel Pappas & Penelope Delta," of Los Angeles, California, enthusiastically support Dr. Dimitriou.

Dr. Dimitriou is a charter member of our chapter in 1984 and served continuously as a Board Member, providing us with valuable advice and his vast experience In all our ethnic Hellenic-Macedonian issues. He has contributed informative lectures during our major ceremonies of the "Demetria" either alone or with the Federation of Hellenic American Organizations. Also, he contributes to each of the celebrations of Greek Independence Day and the 1940 "Oxi" Day. He always exhibits basic intelligent knowledge while helping perpetuate our Hellenic Identity, our richness of Orthodox Faith and Hellenic Culture throughout the three millennia of Hellenic History. We owe a great debt to Dr. Dimitriou and therefore we implore all the Macedonian delegates in the Order of Ahepa Supreme Convention to consider casting a favorite son vote for Dr. Dimitriou a s the Order's Supreme President. We have read his 10 point strategic plan and wholeheartedly agree one hundred per cent."

"The Saint Gerassimos Benevolent Society of Kephalonia wish to support Dr. James F. Dimitriou in his quest for the office of Supreme President of Ahepa. Dr. Dimitriou assisted our organization for over 16 years, giving us advice, participating in our annual fund raiser, dinner dance while assisting us in our project to complete the building and Iconography of the St. Gerassimos Monastery in Cephalonia. We urge any delegate to the Supreme Convention of the Ahepa to vote for Dr. Dimitriou for Supreme President. We are certain in know the gentleman for many years, that based on his vast experience and service to the Ahepa and Hellenism, that he will lead the Organization in meeting the needs and demands of the 21st Century."

"The Hellenic Cultural Society wishes to express it's pride in supporting Dr. James F. Dimitriou's candidacy for Supreme President of the Order of Ahepa. Dr. Dimitriou helped establish our society in 1984 and has served as a Board member for 22 years in service of perpetuating our Hellenic identity, our Holy Orthodox faith and our culture.

Dr. Dimitriou's accomplishments make us very proud of his Hellenic heritage (both of his parents were born on the Island of Marmara of the Propontis, part of the Capital of our Great Empire of Byzantine Empire in Constantinople). In the memory of his parents, Dimitriou's pursuit of educational achievement include, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, receiving two Master's Degrees in Economics and Education and a Ph.D. in International Studies. Further, Dimitriou has served Hellenism in many organizations at all levels.

It is an honor for us to endorse Dimitriou as the most qualified candidate for the office of Supreme President of the Ahepa."

"Jim Dimitriou is an outstanding candidate for President. While serving as Supreme President of the Sons of Pericles, I had the opportunity to work with him and he always had fresh, and innovative ideas for membership, as well as programs that could benefit the Order. His wealth of knowledge of past events helped to give me clearer perspective on things. His drive and determination will make the AHEPA stronger."

"It is with great pride that I endorse Dr. James Dimitriou as a candidate for Supreme President.

For those who have crossed paths professionally and were lucky enough to work with Jim, you already know that you will never find a more dedicated, fair, altruistic person to the cause of Hellenism. Jim has devoted his entire life to bettering our ideals from the national level, down to the local community. I would encourage you to click into the biography section, which gives you a sense of the depth of this candidate --- the sort of depth and understanding that our community needs and wants.

Personally, I could not have asked for a better mentor and uncle. To forge my links to Greece and broaden my horizons, Jim encouraged my participation on his “European Odyssey” program at age 18. He helped make my dream of becoming a journalist a reality by guiding me through university and even secured my first media internship through an introduction to another member of our community.

This is a challenging time for us. We are at a generational crossroads. We all want to hold onto what our ancestors, our parents and grandparents tirelessly worked to create, but at the same time look forward with a vision.

Dr. James Dimitriou, without a doubt, is the ideal person to lead AHEPA, lead us into the future."

"AHEPA remains the most significant Greek-American organization. You have been part of it for many years and have served with distinction at all levels of our association. Your commitment to service in the Greek-American community and to the promotion of the study of Hellenism and Western Civilization in the public schools will be an important part of your legacy. Your work is even more important at a time of declining resources and a shift away from the study of the importance of Hellenic civilization and culture to our society, culture and institutions."

"Nouno Jim is what all of my family calls this special, loving and caring man named Dr. Jim Dimitiou. The reason is, because he is not only the perfect Godfather to my daugther, Alexandra, but because he has by his example, shown my family, the true spirit of being a Greek. Nouno Jim shares his devotion as a father, brother, godfather, friend and Greek Orthodox Christian with our family and all the Greek Community. His deep love for Hellenism and his hard work in preserving Hellenic values in the minds and hearts of all Greek and non-Greek alike is a torch of invaluable strength that my family has been blessed with. As a Greek Orthodox mother, I feel privileged to have Nouno Jim in our lives and glad that his passionate work extends to everyone who shares with me the privilege to know him."