Alumni Association Mission
"To promote communication and strengthen ties between its members,
as well as to promote a network of personal, moral and professional support.
To maintain a strong bond between alumni and the American Community
Schools of Athens, support the school and its mission through the organization
of social, cultural, educational, athletic and fundraising events."
The Alumni Association will continue to inform and involve the alumni community in both the schools and alumni events. We look forward to share new opportunities that are set throughout the school year.
ACS Athens Alumni Board
The ACS Alumni Office is happy to introduce the newly 2011-2013 elected Athenian Alumni Board Members:
- President: Jimmy Kiritsis '84
- Vice President: Raymond Srouji '83
- Secretary: Maria Kardamenis '87
- Treasurer: John Alexopoulos '73
- Member: Thelxi Trochalis '86
- Member: Alkisti Agiorgitis '86
- Member: Chris Moukas '72
The ACS Alumni Office is happy to introduce the newly 2007-2009 elected Athenian Alumni Board Members:
- President: Joanne Tzouanakos '79
- Vice President: Lydia Scampavia '93
- Treasurer: Miki Hatzulis '77
- Secretary: Vicky Nikolopoulou '97
- Executive Member: Ethan Alexandrou '97
- Member: Raymond Srouji
- Member: Nikiforos Scampavias
- Member: Pano Karamertzanis
- Stateside Representative: Ann-Lappas Stiles '66
History of the Alumni Association
- 1972-1988: Numerous attempts to form an Alumni Association were made
- 1989: Alumni Committee writes first constitution
- 1989: First Official Alumni Reunion
- 1995: Association founded and obtained legal status
- 1995: First Alumni board elections (Term 1995-1997)
President: Tom Mazarakis (class of '72)
Vice-President: Belina Korovessis (class of '78)
Secretary: Cynthia Goudis (class of '71)
Treasurer: Lia Sterghios (class of '73)
- 1997 Alumni Board Elections (Term 1997-1999)
President: Tom Mazarakis (class of '72)
Vice-President: Cynthia Goudis (class of '71)
Secretary: Eva Marie Hanson (class of '72)
Treasurer: Lia Sterghios (class of '73)
- 1997: First official Stateside Reunion
- 1998: Constitution revised to include general fundraising in addition to scholarships
- 1999: Alumni Board Elections (Term 1999-2002)
- President: Nick Mantarakis (class of '74)
- Vice President: George Dussias (class of '71)
- Treasurer: Annie Constantinides (class of ' 79)
- Secretary: Eva Marie Hanson (class of '72)
- Board Member: Mark Theodoridis (class of '72)
- 2002 Alumni Board Elections (Term 2002-2005)
- President: Paolo Bruno Katrantzos (class of '78)
- Vice President: Christos Mastoras (class of '96)
- Treasurer: Mikki Hatjulis (class of '77)
- Secretary: Lydia Eleni Scampavia (class of '93)
- Executive Board Member: Tony Kapsakis (class of '79)
- Board Members: Joanne Tzouanakos (class of '79)
- Andrea Petratou (class of '77)
- George Catsounis (class of '77)
- George Dussias (class of '71)
- Ethan Alexandrou (class of '97)
- 2005 Alumni Board Elections (Term 2005-2007)
- President: Joanne Tzouanakos (class of '79)
- Vice President: Ethan Alexandrou (class of '97)
- Treasurer: Mikki Hatjulis (class of '77)
- Secretary: Lydia Eleni Scampavia (class of '93)
- Executive Board Member: Peter Contogouris (class of ' )
- Board Members: George Koutsoukos (class of ' )
- Nikiforos Scampavias (class of '97)
- Raymond Srouji (class of '83)
- Pano Karamertzanis (class of '93)
- Honorary President: Nick Mantarakis (class of ' 74)
- Honorary President: Paola Bruno Katrantzos (class of '78)
Chapter Guidelines and By-Laws
ARTICLE I Purpose of an Alumni Chapter
The formation of an ACS alumni chapter demonstrates the commitment of the alumni of a particular area or region towards the future and growth of the Alumni Association. The alumni chapter is a vital link between the alumni and the school. The alumni association and its chapters can provide the crucial extra margin of support that will help ACS Athens meet its goal of excellence in education. The mission of the ACS Alumni Association is: "To promote communication and strengthen ties between its members as well as to provide a network for personal moral, and professional support.To maintain a strong bond between alumni and the American Community Schools of Athens, support the school and its mission through the organization of social, cultural, educational, athletic and fundraising events."
Alumni chapter officers will act liaisons between the local Alumni members and the Board. Officers and members will be expected to assume and maintain active roles in alumni relations, continuing education, student recruitment and dissemination of information about the school and the Association. An alumni chapter can serve the Association in the following ways:
- act as an effective source of constructive news and information about the school and alumni activities
- assist in the search for alumni
- help students with summer employment and job placement upon graduation
- welcome new alumni members to the community
- identify and recognize successful, distinguished and/or outstanding alumni
- channel concern, opinion and interest back to the school through the alumni association
- organize educational/cultural visits to Greece
- raise funds in support of the Associations goalsARTICLE II Governing Body of the Organization
The Alumni Association Board of Directors is the governing body of the organization including all its chapters. The Associations corporate powers are vested in and exercised by the Alumni Board. It has the power to: amend the bylaws, determine the dues and qualifications for membership, select officers and prescribe their duties, establish policy, goals and objectives of the Association, approve committees and their reports, recognize and approve alumni chapters.
ARTICLE III Chapter Organization
Alumni Association chapters are governed by an Executive Committee consisting of a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. The executive committee should prepare activity schedules on a yearly basis, appoint officers to fill temporary vacancies, appoint committee chairpersons and oversee all chapter functions.
Chapter officers shall be elected at the open membership meetings and should serve a minimum a two-year term.
Section 1. The President will serve as the primary liaison between chapter members and the Alumni Office, represent the chapter, the Alumni Association to the public, coordinate the work of other officers and committees, serve as an ex-officio member of all committees, and perform all other duties normally associated with the office of the president.
Section 2: The Vice-President shall act for the president in his or her absence and should perform all other duties assigned by the president.
Section 3: The Secretary shall maintain memberships, handle correspondence delegated by the president and keep minutes of all chapter meetings, including committee meetings.
Section 4: The Treasurer shall handle all receipts and payments, keep records thereof, and report regularly to the executive committee and the membership.ARTICLE IV Membership
Section 1: Regular Members include all graduates and former students who attended ACS Athens for a minimum of six months
Section 2: Honorary Members can be voted in at a general meeting held by the Association Board. Honorary members can be administrators, teachers and members of the community that have contributed to the goals of the association. Honorary members have a non-voting status.
Section 3: Associate Members (temporary) can serve on committees or join for a specific event upon approval of the Board. Associate members have a non-voting status.ARTICLE V Meetings
In order to accomplish the goals of the association, chapters are expected to hold a minimum of two annual general meetings.
ARTICLE VI Financial Issues
Chapters are expected to be financially autonomous and must maintain a clear budget indicating their income and expenses and provide an annual financial report to the Alumni Association in Athens.
Section 1: Membership Dues
Membership dues are established by the executive board of the alumni association. When dues are paid to the chapter the chapter keeps 50% for its own operating expenses and 50% is sent to Alumni Association in Athens.
Membership dues are the major source of income to the association in order to offset the cost of the following: mailings, printing, publications, help with operation expenses, provide yearly newsmagazine, opportunity to use online database, website, communications, directory, alumni villa office expenses.
Section 2: Fundraising Events
All alumni-initiated fundraising projects must support the goals of the school and the Alumni Association. All fundraising events must be approved by the Athens Alumni Association Board.
A written proposal must be prepared and submitted to the Alumni Association in Athens including a description of the project, detailing the budget, calendar of deadlines or events, and identification of those who are prepared to take area responsibilities.
Proceeds from fundraising events should be in support of the Alumni Endowment Fund.
Section 3: Alumni Contributions and Gifts
All individual donations in the form of gifts or contributions, should be forwarded to the Athens Alumni Association in a dollar check, made payable to the American Community Schools of Athens, Inc. The American Community Schools of Athens, Inc. is an organization described under IRS section 501© (3) USA Tax Code. Upon receipt of your contribution, ACS will provide you with the appropriate documentation for your tax records.ARTICLE VII Starting a New Chapter
Those who wish to start a local chapter must submit a formal letter of application to the Alumni Association Board in Athens outlining the chapter goals with a list of at least six founding members.
Unite the Alumni
Our Athens Association is here and alive and we want to welcome everyone in a joint effort to improve our community in every way possible.
Once in the ACS family there is no doubt the respect and appreciation that we have for each other will always prevail as we have been taught the real meaning of ethics and loyalty.
Furthermore, we cannot forget the founders of this association for their idea and promise to continue their vision in reaching out to all ACS alumni, and a special thanks to Ms. Belina Korovessis who kept the association going all these years.
Our recently elected board intends to continue in the steps of our predecessors, making the association stronger and expanding our networking to alumni all over the globe. We need to reach out to the entire ACS family in order to pursue harder goals and to strengthen the reputation of our community.
Together we will accomplish our goal to unite the alumni.
Joanne Tzouanakos-Class of '79
Alumni Board President
ACS Athens