A
new non-profit Hellenic-American organization was formally launched on
Monday, January 23, aiming to organize the joint efforts of all
Greek-Americans to promote Greek issues in the US.
The
“Hellenic American leadership Council” (HALC) will focus mainly on
grassroots outreach, citizen education, and extensive leadership
training, in order to build a national network of Greek American citizen
advocates from coast to coast.
HALC
will utilize a national network of Greek-American community leaders
who have distinguished themselves in American civic life to encourage
an active form of citizenship.
Through
its innovative leadership training curriculum, online advocacy tools,
and national network, HALC will band together American citizens that
are committed to the Hellenic and American ideals of democracy, rule of
law, and philanthropy.
HALC’s
Executive Director will be Endy D. Zemenides, from the government
practice of Chicago law firm Johnston & Greene and Board President
of HALC will be Alexis Giannoulias, former Illinois State Treasurer and
2010 U.S. Senate candidate, who expressed his excitement over being
part of such an innovative organization.
The
Hellenic American Leadership Council was established to chart a new
course for the Greek-American community; to ensure the continuity of a
distinct and distinguished Greek-American community; to promote a
renewed commitment to civic involvement, human rights and democratic
values in the United States and around the world; and to enhance the
historic relationship between the United States and worldwide Hellenism.
HALC’s
first initiative launched after its formal establishment concerns an
online petition calling for all occupying forces to withdraw
immediately from Cyprus. Backed up by a relative media campaign, HALC
aims to put the Cyprus Problem and the tragedies suffered by Cypriots at
the centre of international attention.
The petition can be found at www.hellenicleaders.com/freecyprus.
HALC’s website can be found at www.hellenicleaders.com.
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