About Us

The Daughters of Penelope is a non-profit organization open to all Christian women of good moral character. The organization is an independent non-profit entity, although we are a family member of the cornerstone organization known as the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA). There are over 350 chapters throughout the United States, Canada, The Bahamas, Australia and Greece. The Chapter, District and National Officers are elected annually. Programs are approved for the coming year at the annual conventions.

The objectives of the Daughters are to promote the social, ethical, and intellectual interests of its members; to cultivate good citizenship and patriotism for the United States of America and the other countries in which chapters exist; and to promote the dissemination of Hellenic culture and ideals. The betterment of humanity is a unifying theme of the Daughters, and members are encouraged to participate in worthwhile projects both nationally and in their respective communities.

The Daughters of Penelope was founded in 1929 through the effort of Ahepan Emmanuel Apostolides, who formed "EOS" Chapter #1 in San Francisco, California, with 25 charter members; Alexandra Apostolides Sonenfeld became the first Grand President of the Daughters of Penelope in 1931.

The head of Penelope in ancient headdress symbolizing friendship and womanhood, which is the foundation of life, home and country, identifies the Order. Encircling Penelope's head is an olive wreath, the prize awarded victors of the ancient Olympic games. The cross on the Daughters' emblem symbolizes Greece, and the crossed sabers are the shield of Greece. The eagle symbolizes the United States. The letters Theta Pi stand for Daughters of Penelope. The Daughters are affiliated with the General Federation of Women's Clubs.

 Officers

Vera Manolakas- President

Matina Trivett - Vice-President

Elaine Snyder - Recording Secretary

Eva Gikas- Correspondence Secretary

Melody Dargis - Treasurer

Upcoming Events

Name

Date

Description

Wine Tasting

October 3, 2009

A fun event of wine and food.  Taste great wines and partake of our fabulous gourmet appetizers.    Truly a feast for all your senses!   Bid on wines and other items at our Wine Related Auction.

Baklava Sale by the pan

October 1, 2009

Get some delicious baklava for your family Thanksgiving and Christmas reunion.  Order by Ocober 1 and receive a 5% discount or, even better, order AND pay by October 1 and receive a 10% discount.   We sell by the pan and by order only which means SAVINGS for you! 

Cooking Class

March 13, 2010

Come and learn how to make Greek appetizers and a regional dessert the authentic way.  Class is only $40 in advance and will be from 9:00 A. M. to 12:00 P. M.  Call Eva 859-282-7390; Helen 513-697-0583; Vera 513-247-0011.

Tsourekia Sale

March 28, 2010

Traditional Greek Easter bread will be sold at $5.00 per loaf.  Place your order with any Daughter by March 19, 2010.

Mothers' Day Artoklasia

May 9, 2010

Remember or honor your mother or other female family member on Mothers' Day by submitting her name for the artoklasia.  Only $5.00 donation per name.

Fathers' Day Artoklasia

June 20, 2010

 Remember or honor your father or other male family member on Fathers' Day by submitting his name for the Fathers' Day artoklasia.

Sponsored Charities

Penelope House for Abused Women in Alabama, the first such home in the state.  Bethany House in Cincinnati.  St. Basil's Childrens Orphanage.   Cooley's Anemia Foundation.  Touching Little Lives.  Ronald McDonald House.  Buckeye Scholarship Foundation.  University Childrens Hospital Cincinnati.    G.O.Y.A.  Holy-Trinity St. Nicholas Church.  Cystic Fibrosis.  NAMI.  Sylvester Cancer Center.  Ovarian Cancer.  Numerous scholarships are awarded each year to graduating seniors and Daughters returning to school.