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Welcome to the second edition of the AtheNEA for the 2022-2023 year! Please follow us on social media and subscribe to our email list to continue receiving all MOA updates. Enjoy!

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Epiphany #111 hosted Grand President Maria Ana and Grand Secretary Ally for their Epiphany weekend. The Maids helped assemble 200 coloring packs for the local CMN Hospital at the District 2 Mid-Winter Conference in Tarpon Springs, FL.

Greeks in Miami

Join us for a co-ed beach volleyball tournament! We are incredibly excited to bring you this event with the Sons of Pericles.

Whether you gather a team, participate as a free agent, or just come to enjoy the sun and Greek Night, this weekend is sure to be a blast! Check out our website for more information and registration.

REGISTER HERE!

Flat Athena

My New Year's Resolution is to travel and see as many sisters as possible! I loved the delicious food at Palermo, but I loved the company I had more! Thank you to the Bayside sisters for a great night out.

I also attended one of the most anticipated events of the year: Epiphany in Tarpon Springs! It was a nonstop three-day event where she made an appearance at the AHEPA banquet, Epiphany, and helped host a D2 workshop with the local MOA Epiphany chapter.

 

Please email Grand Governor Markella at moagrandgovernor@gmail.com if your chapter would like to request Flat Athena! 

 

Add her on Instagram @flatathena to see all of her travels!

Fundraising and Philanthropy

This year the Maids of Athena and Sons of Pericles are teaming up to support the Children's Miracle Network which provides the best care for kids in children’s hospitals. They rely on donations and community support for the nonprofit’s mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible.

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​Please help us in supporting this fantastic organization by purchasing our $20.00 raffle tickets. Raffle will be drawn at our 2023 National Convention in Las Vegas, NV. The Grand Prize is $1,500 and Second Prize is $500. 

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Contact moagrandlodge@gmail.com for more details. 

Sister, Self-Care!

 

 

 New year, means new year's resolutions! With new goals, can come some stress. It's important that we watch out for signs of stress and encourage our sisters to use some much needed relaxation and coping skills. Chronic stress can impact your physical health as much as your mental health. Take the time to check on your sisters and maybe incorporate a skill or two into your next meeting!

 
Stress Coping Skills HERE

President's Project

This year's President's Project is The Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation which envisions a future in which all children have the opportunity to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others. They encourage more than 100,000 children and young adults each year to undertake good deeds founded upon the principles of  — pride in self, pride in family, pride in community, and doing the right thing.

 

To fundraise for this project, the Grand Lodge has released a long sleeve shirt with the proceeds benefiting President's Project. Additionally, Chapters are encouraged to fundraise on their own!

 

Visit our online store to order!

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If you have any questions about our President's Project please contact moagrandpresident@gmail.com for more details. 

Sister Spotlight 

We love to highlight individuals that are exemplifying the ideals of our Sisterhood for our Sister Spotlight. If you have any sister spotlight nominations, please email Grand Secretary Ally at moagrandsecretary@gmail.com. In this edition of the AtheNEA, we would like to acknowledge Vanessa Demos from Electra #52 in Montreal!

 

 

Sister Vanessa has been a Maid in Electra #52 since September 2017 and over the years she has taken part in many initiatives. She was the former treasurer of Maids of Athena. She organized, along with her fellow Maids, the Women in Leadership conference last year which has become an annual event organized by Maids of Athena, as well as, projects where the proceeds went to the Shield of Athena. She is looking forward to taking part in the next events organized by the Maids of Athena in the new year.

 

 

MOA Horoscope

Aries

This year, you’re learning how to stand out—you’re ambitious! You’re creative! You deserve to be recognized! Prepare for some major life events (in a good way) to occur sometime around the eclipse in your sign on April 20 as well as the eclipse in your opposite sign, Libra, on October 14. And trust that people are watching while you shine bright like the star you are.

 

Taurus

The people you surround yourself with—good and bad—say a lot about you, Taurus. Starting this March, it’s time to get rid of crappy colleagues and toxic friends. Which, yes, means you’ll lose some members of your crew this year, but try not to feel bad about it. You’re just freeing up space for all the new, better friends who’ll come around in October.


Gemini

You’re stepping into 2023 fully loaded and ready for action. And that’s very good news, because you’ll be getting lots and lots of your favorite thing this year: attention. But it’s not gonna be all awards and TikTok followers—you’ll also be asked to get to work. Some of this may not be fun or easy, but you’ll be rewarded for your efforts starting in July.


Cancer

Okay, so. Things this year are looking a little...rocky. Problems in your relationships—both romantic and platonic—are popping up in January and then again at the end of the year in December. This doesn’t mean you’re doomed to break up or be alone, but it does mean you’ll need to deeply consider the way you connect with others. Pick your friends carefully and your partner doubly so.


Leo

You’ve spent a long time thinking about the value of partnerships, and now this year, you’re ready to commit. Whatever that specifically looks like for you, you’re yearning for deep, meaningful connections. And you’re going to get them, by, say, falling for a new cutie or getting even closer with your current S.O. Springtime will be especially lucky for your love life.


Virgo

Deep breaths, Virgo, because this year likely won’t be one for the highlights reel. That doesn’t mean it’s terrible—just that it’s about slow change and personal growth. Past friends and exes will reappear, you’ll be cutting some shitty relationships loose, and July may be especially lonely. But all of it means you’ll have a very clean slate for 2024.


Libra

Although you’re all about balance (being the sign of the scales and all), your relationships—both romantic and platonic—are anything but, and you’ll spend most of the spring and summer fixing the drama. The best way to get through it is to let go of your ego and consider the other people’s needs, and by the end of the year, your ’ships will be unsinkable.


Scorpio

This is it, Scorpy—the year your on-again, off-again situationship needs to be over (for real). Because while fooling around may be a lot of fun, it’s time for something that matters. Cut them loose and look for a real connection. If you’re already coupled up, concentrate on making sure you’re aligned on the important stuff. Start the hard work early and your love life can thrive.

 

Sagittarius

Prepare for flashbacks, because this year is all about the past. You’re spending time with family, the people you have history with (your oldest friends and maybe an ex or two), and, most importantly, yourself. Aka you’re sorting out how your past has impacted the person you are today. Your most reflective and reminiscent month will be March.

 

Capricorn

Sure, your entire vibe is calm, cool, and collected, but right now, you’re so unwilling to be vulnerable that you’re closing yourself off from loving others. And you’re blocking others from truly getting to know you. This year is the time to change all that. May’s astro is attracting tons of love your way—start practicing opening up early so that you can be ready when it arrives.

 

Aquarius

You’ve always been the smarty-pants of the zodiac, but your words and actions carry extra weight once Pluto enters your sign in March. You’ll have a drive like you’ve never felt before, and you’re ready to get whatever you want. But a word of warning: It’s easy to become demanding or downright ruthless as you chase your goals, so try to avoid stepping on others’ toes.

 

Pisces

Honestly, there’s just nobody like you, Pisces. And this year’s astrology is teaching you to double down on that without holding back. March may be a tough month, and same for October. But stick to your values, honor your emotions, and don’t be afraid to express yourself and all of your many feelings (yes, all of them). It’s time for people to get to know the real you.

Governor's Project 

This year, the Maids of Athena Grand Lodge have taken on a special project focusing on supporting the AHEPA Service Dogs of Warriors program. We are encouraging our chapters to support this project at a local level, educate themselves and raise awareness about this issue, share resources online, and purchase our stationary book and pen bundle.

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If you have any questions, please reach out to Grand Governor Markella at moagrandgovernor@gmail.com

Maid to Lead

The sixth annual Maid to Lead Program has begun! Our Wellness, Scholarship & Leadership, Events & Fundraising, and Marketing & Public Relations committees are starting their meeting to come up with some great ideas to foster positive growth in our Order. 

 

We look forward to sharing more updates from our Maid to Lead program! For more information, please click the link below!

Maid to Lead Information HERE!

MOA Book Club

Have you joined the MOA Book Club yet? It is never too late! They will be reading "I'm Glad My Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy for the next few months. Fell free to join individually or with one of your sisters by reaching out to Grand Vice President Rigo at moagrandvicepresident@gmail.com. 

Advisor's Corner

I would like to wish you all a fun and productive year 2023.  Your Grand Lodge is working hard to make sure 2023 is a memorable year for the Maids of Athena!  

I wanted to leave you with a little something...

 

In case no one told you lately

I am proud you

I am proud of you for pushing through everything that you are going through, 

You are so much stronger than you give yourself credit for 

and you are capable of doing anything in this world.

I believe in YOU! 

-alicianebel


Effie Kirkiles, 

Grand Advisor to the Maids of Athena

moagrandadvisor@gmail.com

Future Events

February 24-26th, 2023 - Greeks in Miami
March 31st - April 2nd, 2023 - Greeks in Atlanta

June 9-11th, 2023 - Greeks in NYC

July 23rd - 29th, 2023 - AHEPA National Convention in Las Vegas, NV

This year, as always, our Grand Lodge wants to visit as many of our chapters as possible. If you haven't already, please contact your Grand Lodge Liaison to plan an in-person or virtual visitation or workshop.

 

In Pi Alpha,

Maids of Athena Grand Lodge

 

Presence.

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