SANTA MONICA, CA – The 10th-weekend conference of the National Hellenic Society (NHS) continued the organization’s string of successes when it convened from October 10 to 13 at the Fairmont Hotel in Santa Monica, CA, near Los Angeles, with many young people in attendance.
Also present, representing Prime Minister of Greece Kyriakos Mitsotakis, was Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Greeks Abroad Antonis Diamataris.
NHS is a prominent association of Greek-American leaders, visionaries, and philanthropists who strive to perpetuate and celebrate the Greek-American community’s rich heritage. NHS was established to create a lasting network of Greek-Americans to preserve their heritage through the sponsorship and initiation of programs that support Hellenic culture, benefit community members and their families, and honor their ancestors. NHS members represent accomplished men and women in the Greek American community, and membership is solely by invitation. As is its tradition, fellowship and enrichment are a prominent part of this society.
It was established by prominent businessman and philanthropist George M. Marcus who is today Chairman Emeritus. Marcus is Chairman of Marcus & Millichap and of Essex Property Trust.
NHS’s current chairman is Drake Behrakis, President of Marwick Associates.
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