A Sincere Thank You!

Mr. George Nassis
Chairman, "Taste of Greece"

Fall Glendi 2011

St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church

Elmhurst, IL

Dear George,

From the bottom of our hearts, we wish to thank you for the time, effort, and hard work you have demonstrated in successfully organizing and executing what was simply a brilliant event.  As chairman, you quickly assembled and arranged a wonderful group of people, adroitly delegated where necessary, and followed through in every department during the event.  So many people came up to us with effusive praise for our Parish and marveled at how a community can come together to show the love and devotion for their children.

We all must take a moment and truly consider what was accomplished this past weekend, not only for the worthy cause of creating awareness for childhood cancer, and, specifically, for Theofani, but also for the fact that, as a Parish, we can genuinely work together to carry out God's will and work together for each other as a family.  Not only was it one of the greatest events in our Parish's history, but we would offer that it was a time that will stand forever in our collective Greek Orthodox community in Chicago and nationwide.  All others, going forward, can recall your efforts and what was achieved as a shining example of all that is good and virtuous.  It is our hope that all will take this example and make it a precedent of future endeavors.

Our thanks also to Father Andrew and Presbytera who have tirelessly supported us through this and who worked so hard along with you to make this event successful.  Thank you also to the committee chairpeople and all the incredible volunteers for their time and devotion.  As we noted on stage Saturday evening, there are no better parishioners than ours at St. Demetrios, and it shone no brighter than at the Glendi.  We can't tell you how many visitors to our Parish felt and said the same thing.  Further, we would like to thank Dimitri Pagonis and the Parish Council for their leadership and Dominick Vassos, who co-chaired this event, for his help and hard work.

Our heartfelt thanks again to you, George, and to all who have helped our Theofanis and others fighting cancer, strenghtening their resolve.  Thank you also for strengthening our Parish and family of St. Demetrios and making it a wonderful example and shining beacon of unity and love for our entire Diocese.

Sincerely,

Kosta and Eleni Yianas