Information Packet. August 2015

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1 Information Packet August 2015 The National Hellenic Student Association (NHSA) of North America, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit umbrella for university Hellenic student organizations throughout the United States and Canada. Why Attend an NHSA Convention? NHSA is the largest umbrella student organization in North America which promotes Hellenism, education, and unity. NHSA conventions are educational, professional, and social in nature. Participants have the opportunity to learn from numerous speakers presenting on a variety of topics as well as network with professionals. During the convention, students are brought together from across North America and have the opportunity to expand their personal network and friendships. Within this packet: Press Release for the NHSA Fall 2015 Chicago Convention; convention highlights; NHSA mission and initiatives; past speakers, donors, and supporters; sponsorship levels and donation form. [email protected] 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

2 For Immediate Release: NHSA Announces Fall 2015 Convention Question everything. Learn something. Answer nothing. -Euripides Chicago, Illinois - August 4, 2015 The National Hellenic Student Association (NHSA) of North America, Inc. has just announced the launching of their next semi-annual convention, which will take place October 23-25, 2015 in Chicago, IL. NHSA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serves as the umbrella organization for a network of collegiate Hellenic associations throughout North America. NHSA is committed to uniting students of the diaspora by incorporating education, professionalism and diaskedasi within one memorable weekend, while also providing scholarship opportunities for committed attendees and those travelling from afar. Their conventions boast academic workshops with guest speakers as well as networking and social events where students can learn, forge new connections with professionals, and create longlasting friendships across the continent. NHSA is excited to host their fall 2015 convention in collaboration with the Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC). Centered in Chicago, IL, HALC advocates for Hellenic and American ideals of democracy, rule of law, and philanthropy through civic leadership. The beautiful city of Chicago has been home to many Hellenes ever since their arrival in the 1840s. As official co-host, the DePaul University HSA as well as neighboring universities look forward to welcoming students and professionals alike, this October, for an eventful weekend celebrating Hellenism. More information regarding tickets, locations, agendas, hotel, sponsorship opportunities, etc. will be available shortly on the NHSA Facebook page and website: Please feel free to contact NHSA at [email protected] with any questions. ### 2

3 Fall 2015 Chicago Convention Highlights Weekend getaway in Chicago, America s 3 rd largest city, with many great attractions to see! Learn through educational workshops and panel discussions Network with professionals in various fields at our mentorship lunch as well as our NEW networking receptions and speed networking event Meet students from across North America Have fun with new and old friends Greek nights throughout Chicago. All events are 18+ to enter Scholarships available for those who qualify Chicago Convention Partners Hellenic American Leadership Council Convention Website More information on our convention including, but not limited to, itineraries, speakers, sponsors/ sponsorship opportunities, and scholarships can be found on our convention website below! Mission The National Hellenic Student Association ( NHSA ) of North America, Inc. serves as an umbrella for Hellenic student organizations of universities throughout the United States and Canada. NHSA promotes Hellenism, culture, education, mentorship, and overall unity of the Hellenic community. NHSA has provided guidance, career advice, mentorship, and life-long opportunities, in tandem with local Hellenic Student Associations, to North American citizens of Hellenic descent for over ten years. NHSA was founded in 2004 and was revitalized in Since its inception, NHSA has come to represent over 50 universities across North America, launch numerous educational and public service initiatives, and hosts many tremendously successful conventions in cities across the United States and Canada. Initiatives On top of the semi-annual conventions, NHSA has created other initiatives including a foreign exchange/study abroad program, a professor network, and information sessions on North American universities in Greece. NHSA has worked with The Hellenic Initiative, The Hellenic Hope, and Repo(we)r Greece to create a student dialogue on how the student diaspora can help Greece in their time of crisis. More information and a complete/updated list of initiatives can be found on our website. Conventions General Information The National Hellenic Student Association of North America s semi-annual conventions are educational, professional, and social in nature that attracts approximately 100 students and about 20 mentors/speakers. These conferences serve to unite the Hellenic student population, but also unite the Hellenic community as a whole. By providing various workshops, we hope to educate students and participants on topics from 3

4 the economic crisis to foreign affairs to science/medicine to journalism to culture and identify and much more. Educational workshops coupled with networking events as well as social activities provide students with the opportunity to make new friendships, develop a different perspective on a variety of topics, and leave with professionals as mentors. Past NHSA Convention Sponsors PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation; American Hellenic Institute; National Hellenic Society; Hellenic Society Prometheas; The Next Generation Initiative (Hellenext); Libra; Federation of Hellenic American Societies of Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley; Fulbright; The American College of Greece; Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York; Hellenic Federation of New Jersey; SigmaPharms Laboratories; Philo4Thought; Hellenic American National Council; (not all past convention sponsors listed) Past NHSA Convention Speakers Ambassador Gianna Angelopoulou; H.E. Eletherios Anghelopoulos, Ambassador of Greece to Canada; Honorable Thanos Kafopoulos, Consul General of Greece in Montreal; George Tsetsekos, Dean Emeritus of LeBow College of Business, Drexel University; Nick Larigakis, President & COO, American Hellenic Institute; Dr. Maria Hnaraki, Director of Greek Studies, Drexel University; Nick Spanos, Founder of the Bitcoin Center in New York City; Dr. Cary J. Limberakis, Philadelphia Regional Commander, Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate; Nicholas H.E. Mezitis, MD, President of the Hellenic Medical Society of New York; Honorable Georgios Iliopoulos, Consul General of Greece in New York; Congressman John Sarbanes, Maryland s Third Congressional District; Art Dimopoulos, Executive Director, National Hellenic Society; Ambassador Patrick Theros, Former Ambassador of the U.S. to Qatar and President of the U.S.-Qatar Business Council; Paul Kotrotsios, President Hellenic American National Council; (not all past convention speakers listed) Past NHSA Convention Supporters His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in America; American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA); H.E. Christos P. Panagopoulos, Ambassador of Greece to the U.S.; H.E. George Chacalli, Ambassador of Cyprus to the U.S.; DCGreeks.com; Hellenic Student Association of Philadelphia; (not all past convention supporters listed) NHSA in the News NHSA has been in the news and covered by New Greek TV, The National Herald, Hellenic News of America, CosmosPhilly, Greek Circles, Portes Magazine Previous Host Cities The National Hellenic Student Association has held their semi-annual conventions at different universities and in cities throughout the United States and Canada including Atlantic City, NJ; Columbus, OH; Chicago, IL (2x); Boston, MA; Toronto, Ontario; Philadelphia, PA (2x); Montreal, Quebec; New York, NY; Washington, D.C. Nonprofit Status NHSA is recognized as a 501(c)(3) by the IRS and a not-for-profit in the state of New York. 4

5 NHSA Board of Directors President: Konstantina Panagiotopoulos, DePaul University (Undergraduate) Vice President of Internal Affairs: Steve Crombie, York University (Undergraduate) Vice President of External Affairs: Despina Miller, Hunter University (Undergraduate) Treasurer: Vasilis Psomas, Drexel University (Undergraduate) Programs Director: George Kafkas, McGill University (Alumni) Academic Director: Paris Gyparakis, Hofstra University (Graduate) Communications Director: Christiana Metaxas, Binghamton University (Undergraduate) Fundraising Director: Alexander Thomoulos, University of Maryland-College Park (Alumni) Regional Director: Antonios Koumpias, Georgia State University (PhD) Regional Director: Eleni Ramphos, University of California-San Francisco (Graduate) Past President: Konstantine Ouranitsas, Drexel University (Alumni) Advisory Council Konstantine Ouranitsas (Chairman), LBC Credit Partners Jesus Kalergis, Upsteam Kostas Katsanevas, Prolepsis Taso Pardalis, Law Offices of Pardalis & Nohavicka, LLP Endy Zemenides, American Hellenic Leadership Council Support from the Community NHSA values the Hellenic community and the support they provide. In order to keep the costs low and attractive for students, we attempt to reduce the registration fee as much as possible. Donations are used to fund convention expenses including, but not limited to, venues, speaker accommodations, food, and printing. Remaining funds after the convention are split between NHSA general treasury and a charitable donation. To further assist students, attendance scholarships are granted to those who qualify. NHSA also looks to the community for speakers, mentors, and supporters for our convention. 5

6 Sponsorship Levels Amount Description $3,000+ Platinum level plus Premium Upgrade to a two-page advertisement in the Convention booklet Logo will be included on a banner with sponsors of the same level or banners provided by the donor can be placed at the Convention (size, space, and venue permitted) $1,000 Gold level plus Platinum Upgrade to full-page advertisement in the Convention booklet Sponsors logo will be included on the NHSA website and announced on social media $750 Silver level plus Gold Upgrade to Half-page advertisement in the Convention booklet Sponsor s logo will appear on the Convention t-shirt given to participants $500 Bronze level plus Silver Quarter-page advertisement will appear in the Convention booklet $250 Inclusion on the sponsorship list that will be placed in the Convention Bronze booklets given to participants Benefits of each sponsorship level are optional & sponsors may retain anonymity if so desired. The value of all gift-in-kind donations, including food donations, will receive the sponsorship level equivalent to the value of their donation. Please see below for a copy of the donation form. 6

7 National Hellenic Student Association (NHSA) of North America, Inc. 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Donation Form Please print this page and send with your donation Name as you would like it to appear in the Convention booklet, website, etc. (if applicable) Name other than that provided above Full address Phone number $ Donation amount Type of Donation Check List (if applicable) Pledged donation Monetary Advertisement + Donation* Gift-in-Kind Logo + *Check enclosed with donation form + Please send advertisements and logos, if applicable, by October 4th, 2015 to be included in our convention booklets. All logos and advertisements should be provided in high resolution JPEG or similar format. Please [email protected]. Checks can be made payable to the National Hellenic Student Association and mailed to National Hellenic Student Association, c/o Konstantine Ouranitsas, 99 Battery Place, Ste. 8D, New York, NY All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donation receipts will be provided post-convention. Signature Date NHSA thanks you for your generous donation and support! 7