About Chapter 517

Leadership, brotherhood, and service

Meet the brothers currently serving Garden State Chapter 517.

Chapter Leadership

2026–2027 Executive Board Installation

AHEPA Garden State Chapter 517 executive board and installing officers — Garden State Chapter 517 officers following their installation, joined by the brothers who administered the oath of office.

Current Board

Chapter Officers

Steve Anastasatos

Presidentpresident@ahepa517.org

Kostas Koufidis

Vice Presidentvicepresident@ahepa517.org

Paul Belitsis

Treasurertreasurer@ahepa517.org

George M. Lambrinos

Secretarysecretary@ahepa517.org

James Tupino

Assistant Treasurerassttreasurer@ahepa517.org

Chris Petrou

Assistant Secretaryasstsecretary@ahepa517.org

Contact the entire boardcontact@ahepa517.org

Our Story

Chapter History

Explore the chapter's roots, community service, scholarship tradition, and presidents through the years.

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Education

Scholarship Program

Learn about the Greg Ploussas Scholarship Award and additional AHEPA scholarship opportunities.

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Chapter Honors

AHEPAN of the Year

Celebrate the brothers recognized for their service and dedication to Garden State Chapter 517.

Meet our honorees →

What is AHEPA?

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), commonly known as the Order of AHEPA, is a fraternal organization founded in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1922.

AHEPA was established to promote civil rights and help Greek Americans respond to discrimination and bigotry. Today, it is the largest and oldest grassroots association of Americans of Greek heritage and Philhellenes, with chapters throughout the United States and internationally.

AHEPA’s mission is to promote the Hellenic ideals of education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, family, and individual excellence through community service, volunteerism, fellowship, and cultural engagement.