Metropolis Of Boston Philoptochos Officers Workshop Saturday, November 23, 2013
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Chapter Officers Workshop Saturday, November 23, 2013 Metropolis Center, Brookline, Massachusetts 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon AGENDA 9:00 – 9:30 Registration & Refreshments 9:30 – 9:45 Opening Prayer His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios Welcome Frances Levas President, Metropolis Philoptochos Introduction of National and Metropolis Board 9:45 – 11:00 National Ministry Commitments Frances Levas, President Metropolis Projects Georgia Lagadinos, First Vice President Eleni Stamboulidis, Second Vice President Membership Per Capita/Stewardship Diane Stamatopulos, Corresponding Secretary Elections & Ratifications Procedures Duties of Chapter Officers Philippa Condakes Advisor Breakout sessions for Officers 11:00 – 11:30 General Information Website- Philoptochos Center of Philanthropy National Convention, July 6-10, 2014, Philadelphia Christine Karavites, National Board Membership- Marianne Phelan, Assistant Treasurer 11:30 – 12:00 Discussion/Questions Closing Prayer
COMMITMENTS National and Metropolis • Honoring Commitments brings a sense of accomplishment to the chapter • It is important for a chapter to embrace each commitment to the best of the chapter’s ability • The effort should be made to include a donation of some amount to all commitments • 100% commitment participation should be the goal of all chapters
METROPOLIS OF BOSTON PHILOPTOCHOS MINISTRIES/PROJECTS Philoxenia House (May) The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos has designated May as Philoxenia month to support the centerpiece of the Metropolis of Boston Ministries. Philoxenia House became a reality in 1986 when our spiritual leader, metropolitan Methodios, secured the donation of a four bedroom home located on the grounds of Hellenic College and Holy Cross School of Theology in Brookline, MA, located just minutes from Boston’s medical community and only steps from the Chapel of the Holy Cross. The ministry was an immediate success, with generous volunteers donating friendship, time and money. Since 1986 the residence has been expanded three times and today consists of 11 bedrooms, two large living rooms, a large dining room, a large kitchen, a pantry and seven and a half bathrooms. Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage Center (November) His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios’ vision to find a site suitable for year round programs for children and adults that would more effectively minister to the spiritual needs of the people was realized in 1998 with the purchase of the 200 acre property in Contoocook, NH which is now the permanent home of the Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage Center. In 1999 the Metropolis faithful, and especially the Philoptochos chapters, responded to Metropolitan Methodios’ vision to initiate the upgrading of the facilities and to construct a beautiful chapel. The Center is home to the Metropolis Summer and Winter Camp Programs. On September 26, 2009, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios and His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios presided over the Door Opening for the new Retreat House on the grounds of the Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage Center. This new facility will be a gathering place for the entire Metropolis to hold retreats and meetings to further “connect with our Orthodox faith and Hellenic Culture.” This lodge has 40 double-rooms, conference rooms, audio visual rooms, a library and Great room. The library will be dedicated in honor of His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios and the tenth anniversary of his enthronement. The Chapters in the Metropolis have been dedicated to help make this vision of a retreat house a reality. The month of November is set aside annually for Philoptochos chapters to offer a special commitment for the Center. Throughout the year Philoptochos chapters generously provide camperships and respond to the needs of this ministry in numerous other ways. Please note that any Camperships provided by your chapter are SEPARATE from your chapter’s annual obligation to this Metropolis Philoptochos Fund Drive.
METROPOLIS MINISTRIES
The Philoptochos chapters that comprise the Metropolis of Boston contribute to National, Metropolis and local philanthropic projects. METROPOLIS OF BOSTON PHILANTHROPIC MINISTRIES Philoxenia House Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage Center FOS - Fellowship of Orthodox Stewards Hellenic College – Holy Cross School of Theology National Children’s Medical Fund Social Services Hellenic Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Pine Street Inn/hopeFound Project Bread Operation Housewarming -Homeless Veterans Operation Lace up St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival Saint Andrew Vesper Reception Saint Methodios Vesper Reception NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS PHILANTHROPIC MINISTRIES Saint Basil Academy , Vasilopita & Sisterhood Social Services Cancer Fund Autism Assistance Fund Saint Photios Shrine Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC) Support A Mission Priest Hellenic College – Holy Cross, Lenten Event & Scholarship Fund International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) 75 th Anniversary Founders Fund Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF) Retired Clergy and Widowed Presbyteres Benevolent Fund (RCP) National Sisterhood of Presbyteres Benevolent Fund (NSP) National Philoptochos Emergency Fund United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) General Medical Fund
SOCIAL SERVICES FUND GUIDELINES The Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos has established a Social Services Fund to serve the needs of Greek Orthodox adults. SUBMISSION PROCEDURE All applications for funding (see attached) are to be submitted to the Parish Priest or President of the Philoptochos Chapter within the community to which the applicant belongs. The privacy of the applicant(s) is to be respected. Grant applications that meet the criteria should then be forwarded to the President of the Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos. All applications must include the signatures of the Parish Priest (required) and the Philoptochos Chapter President (optional). APPLICANT REFERRALS Applicants are to be referred to/sought out by the local Parish Priest or Philoptochos Chapter for grant consideration. The application will then be forwarded to the Metropolis President. Applicants may be referred through a variety of sources including: • Self • Family/Friends • His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios • Clergy • Philoptochos Chapter or member ELIGIBLE SERVICES Grant requests should be for services not funded through any other available source Maximum amount per request: $500. Any requests received above $500 shall be reviewed on an individual basis. Types of eligible services: • Medication • Medical Equipment/Supplies • Transportation • Temporary Housing • Short Term Counseling • Utility • Food • Clothing • Minor Repairs • Heavy Duty Cleaning • Other (Based on the discretion of the Metropolis President and Social Services Committee) Any questions or concerns should be directed to the Metropolis President.
MEMBERSHIP PER CAPITA
MEMBERSHIP/PER CAPITA • Membership Drive begins January 1 st • Per Capita should be submitted to both National and Metropolis by April 30 th • National Per Capita: $15/member (as adopted at the 2010 Convention) • Make check payable to “National Philoptochos Per Capita” and mail with per capita remittance form National Philoptochos Office, 126 East 37 th Street, New York, NY 10016. Membership lists should be completed on the Excel worksheet template that is available on the National Philoptochos Website: www.philoptochos.org and should be submitted electronically to the National Office. An example is attached. Please include email addresses for all members. • Metropolis Per Capita: $5/member (as adopted at the 2005 Biennial Conference) • Make check payable to “Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos” (note per capita in the memo) and mail with a copy of National Per Capita Remittance Form (including a list of members) to Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos, 162 Goddard Avenue, Brookline, MA 02445. Metropolis forms are available on our website: www.boston.goarch.org/philoptochos/forms. Coupons are sent to chapter presidents.
NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS E-mail to: 2013 Membership Per Capita Information membership@philoptochos.org Please list the information requested below, for each member who has paid their per capita dues for the year. Include association members at the end (including men) who have paid their dues. Make sure to include e-mails of all members who have them, to aid in our efforts to communicate and keep you up to date. E-mail form to: membership@philoptochos.org Parish Name Chapter No. Address Check No. Amount $ Number of Members Title Chapter or mark as Last Name First Name E - Mail Address City State Zip Phone Number member or associate
ELECTIONS RATIFICATION PROCEDURES DUTIES OF CHAPTER OFFICERS
Recommend
More recommend
