Annual James D. Tanos/Theophilos Constantinidis
Track and Field Committee

Dear Friend,

 AHEPA Thermopylae Chapter #445 have provided the Greek-American youth of the Delaware Valley with a unique opportunity for camaraderie and competition. At the James D. Tanos Pan-Hellenic Track and Field Meet, in honor of our beloved brother who started this beautiful and worthwhile event, our youth come together for a day of athletic games, refreshments and fun. They are encouraged to achieve their personal best, to compete with good-will and to represent their church or organization with team spirit and pride.

It takes a group of about 50 volunteers, many of whom work all year, to organize and run the event. Our participation has grown to over 300 young athletes representing Greek Orthodox churches, Schools and Associations of the Delaware Valley. The athletes range in age from age 7 to age 18. We also provide some special events for adults 19 to 99.

Held in the Stadium of Upper Darby High School, the event is free of charge to all athletic competitors and their spectators as well. We provide the equipment, the professional judges, the medals and trophies, and free refreshments for all athletes. We endeavor to make sure that every competitor goes home with a medal. Later in the year, we travel to the different churches and associations to present the trophies to the champions. Outstanding individual efforts are recognized in each age group. Money to support the event is raised through our Ad-book / Program of Events and through the generous donations of local business people and companies.

Please consider supporting our effort to provide this day of "good, clean fun" for our Hellenic youth. We believe that in this time in history when bad news is frequently associated with young people, activities like ours are a true gift to our children. The Track Meet is an example to them that the adults of the community care and support them. It also accentuates the Greek ideal of "a healthy mind in a healthy body."

The attached form outlines the levels of support by placing a full, half, quarter or eighth page ads. We truly appreciate all the support we have received in the past and hope that we can continue to provide an event of good quality in the years to come.

Sincerely yours,

Ad Book Chairmen

Past President Isaak Sotolidis accepting an award from the Supreme Lodge of AHEPA in recognition of the annual James D. Tanos Track Meet on behalf of the Thermopylae Chapter from the National Athletic Director, and Supreme President of AHEPA at the National Convention in Arizona, July of 2004
	A few scenes from last years' event. The athletes on parade at the opening ceremonies.

More youth have taken up the challenge, as the event has continued to grow.

...Not only are we seeing more new faces, we're seeing ever younger ones too!

Senior members share a moment of patriotism and respect with our youth.