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THE BIG BROTHERS

Founded in 1951, Big Brothers is a fraternal organization. John Morgan, Sr. has been president for the past 20 years. Vice President is Tom Kanatas; Secretary is Angelo Gesouras; and Treasurer is Mike Kanatas. For several years Big Brothers has awarded annual college scholarships to young applicants in our church. The money for these scholarships was raised at one time through bingo games. It is now raised from profits made at their big New Year's Dinner-Dance. Around 1965 Big Brothers began having Christmas dinners. These dinners started a tradition that brought people back year after year. It was the Kanatas brothers' hilopites (thick, buttery noodles). Mike and Tom have polished their recipe to perfection.

Seated L. to R.: Pete Chakeres, John Morgan, George Psyhogios, Evangelos Gesouras, Seraphim Michaelides, Dimitrios Michaelides
Standing L. to R.: Gus Tsitouris, George Brown, George Stagakes, Mike Kanatas, John Stevens, Byron Solomonides, Kosmas (Mikis) Synadinos, Takis Strangas, John Morgan, Jr., Chris Bouzounis

The Big Brothers raised money often by catering weddings at the church

Preparing lamb for a dinner are L. to R.: George Stagakes, George Psyhogios, Takis Strangas

This year's $400 scholarships were awarded before the General Assembly meeting in November. The recipients were
George Tsitouris, Peter Kourlas, and Elizabeth Fulakis. Over the years the Big Brothers have awarded over 60 scholarships. On the
right is John Morgan, President, who presented
the scholarships.
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