Reading AHEPA Chapter Initiates 6 New Members

Prospective members receive instructions from Chapter President Dr. George Giovanis and Captain of the Guard Alex Simotas before taking the membership oath into the Order of AHEPA.

Six new members were initiated into the Order of AHEPA by the Gust C. Kraras Chapter No. 61 in Reading, Pa., on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Chapter President Dr. George Giovanis presided over the initiation ceremony at the Deluxe Restaurant.

Joining the Order of AHEPA are Ted Karahalias, Dennis Kasapi, Bryant Shunk, Matthew Patestas, Pete Patestas and Mark Westover.

After being sworn in, the six new Brothers were presented with their AHEPA membership pins.

The membership applications of two additional candidates - Yianni Patestas and Dr. Peter D. Nicholas -were also approved at the meeting, but the candidates were unable to attend. They will be initiated at a future date. 

Six new members of AHEPA Chapter No 61 take the membership oath during the May 19, 2025, ceremony at the Deluxe Restaurant. From left to right: Ted Karahalias, Dennis Kasapi, Mark Westover, Matthew Patestas (with hand on the Bible), Bryant Shunk and Pete Patestas.