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About the Foundation
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OVERVIEW and PURPOSE: At the 1982 Atlanta Supreme Convention, outgoing
Grand President Sonja Stefanadis recommended that a committee be formed to
establish a Daughters of Penelope Foundation. Thus at the Chicago 1983 Supreme
Convention the delegation adopted the by-laws of the Daughters of Penelope
Foundation, Inc. The Foundation was mandated to promote the social, ethical,
philanthropic, cultural, education and intellectual interests of its members while
preserving and promoting the ideals and traditions of Hellenism and supporting
the programs and goals of the Daughters of Penelope. The Daughters of Penelope
Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable public foundation, governed by their own
by-laws and Board of Directors.
The Foundation has a fiduciary responsibility to raise and maintain funds to ensure
that funds will be available to provide for these special programs now and in the
future. All of this is achieved through the generous support of the Chapters,
Districts, individual members, private and public donors as well as the fundraising
efforts of the Foundation. The members of the Foundation are all voluntaries and
are not compensated; as a matter of fact many donate out of their pockets to
offset operational costs and diligently work to raise funds.
Programs & Projects
PROGRAMS
• Scholarships
• Bridges Incentive Grant
Program-Building Community
Bonds
• Endowment Gifts
• Memorial & Tribute
Gifts
• Biennial Symposium
• District Governor’s
Seminar
PROJECTS
• Literacy Project
• Foundation Book Club
• Fundraisers
– Children’s Book Sales
– Multi-chain link gold
Bracelet Watch
– Penelope-ism Luggage Tags
– iGive.com
Scholarships
One of the core programs of the Foundation is the Scholarship
Program. Under the direction of the Daughters of Penelope
Foundation, Inc. to date the Daughters of Penelope has granted
over $350,000 in scholarship awards to women involved and/or
related to the AHEPA Family and graduates of St. Basil Academy.
The Daughters of Penelope Foundation, Inc. has been mandated
with the responsibility to:
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Promote the Scholarship Program
Acquire Funds for New Scholarships
Steward Scholarship Funds
Maintain Historical Information Relating to Scholarships
Enhance the Scholarship Program
In 2012, the number of scholarship awards available were twenty-three,
with fifteen being perpetual scholarship awards and eight being annual
scholarship awards.
In 2013, due to the generosity of donations we were able to increase our
scholarship awards to twenty-four as well as increase some of the
monetary values, with fifteen being Perpetual Scholarships and nine
Annual Scholarships.
In 2014, an additional perpetual scholarship award will be available and
the Foundation is currently working towards four more perpetual awards,
with one being an Alumni Scholarship. Information will be forthcoming.
Our goal and purpose is to increase scholarship awards so that hopefully,
someday we will have enough scholarships to give to each young lady who
applies for a scholarship award. Further, it is our duty to insure that there
are funds available for the scholarships for future generations.
Underwriting a Scholarship:
Individuals, Chapters and Districts can underwrite a scholarship in honor or memory
of their name choice. There are two types of scholarships, an Annual Award and a
Perpetual Award.
Annual Scholarships are established on a yearly basis and can be renewed. Unlike a
Perpetual Scholarship, an Annual Scholarship is not a permanent fund. The life span
of this scholarship fund will be determined by the amount of the initial gift,
subsequent donations, interest, and by the frequency and amount of the award. The
minimum gift is $1,000.
Perpetual Scholarships are established by a donation which guarantees that a
contribution will live on in perpetuity because the sum is protected and only the
interest is used to fund yearly scholarships. A minimum gift of $30,000 establishes a
Perpetual Scholarship it may be paid in one lump sum or paid over time.
What is the Bridges Incentive Grant Program?
This new program was established in 2013 to recognize and
support local and district incentives that would build a bridge
between the Daughters of Penelope and the communities we live
in, while promoting the ideals of the Daughters of Penelope
through community service and family excellence
The Foundation will recognize a select number of exemplary
programs/projects that benefit a local qualified 501(c)3
organization within your chapter or district area. The chapters and
districts selected as grant recipients will have a matching grant
donation up to $250 donated by the Foundation in their name to
their qualified 501(c)3 organization. All applicants not selected are
encouraged to reapply for the awards in the next call for proposals.
What are the Program’s Goals?
 To strengthen our bonds in our local communities bridging the gap between
the Daughters of Penelope and the communities we live in
 To reward and encourage creativity and innovation in the
Daughters of Penelope
 To perpetuate the works of our Order at the grass roots level
 To promote volunteering, charitable giving and family excellence
 To motivate and inspire membership participation
 To stimulate the development of new ideas
What Kind of Projects will the Foundation Support?
The Foundation will support unique civic, cultural, educational or charitable
programs that benefit a qualified 501(c)3 organization within the local chapter or
district area. The projects selected must be implemented and completed by the
deadline of each year and have the potential to radiate excellence. By this, we
mean that the project should lend itself to serving as a model for other chapters
or districts to adapt, modify, or replicate, thereby strengthening the entire
organization. The selected 501(c)3 organization should be in existence for a
minimum of 5 years.
Endowment, Memorial and Tribute Gifts
Endowment Gifts
Memorial and Tribute Gifts
• The Foundation gratefully
accepts all endowments
gifts. The principal of these
gifts will be preserved.
Endowment gifts are
invested and the income
earned helps support the
Foundation’s services and
programs.
• A monetary gift to the
Foundation can be made in
memory of or in honor of a
special person, family or
group. Your gift will be tax
deductable to the full
extent permitted by
applicable law and you will
receive the proper
documentation for tax
purposes.
Biennial
Symposium
A series of lectures are
offered during the Supreme
Convention enlisting the
service of prominent authors,
sociologists, musicians,
historians, young scientists
and law enforcement officers,
exploring the subjects of
contemporary interest. It is
open to members of the
AHEPA family and the general
public.
District Governor’s Seminar
District Governor’s Seminar 2012
The Foundation assists the Grand President and her
lodge by underwriting for a guest speaker to address the
new District Governors at the annual District Governor’s
Seminar.
Literacy Projects
Our Mission:
• To promote reading for young and old alike
• To promote education through literature
• To build community relations
• To contribute books to local libraries, schools,
hospitals and shelters
• To celebrate authors of Hellenic Descent
BOOK CLUB
To Love, Life and Laughter!
Each month, The Daughters of Penelope Foundation Book Club
offers a Main Selection, a Greek Selection, and a Just For
Fun/Gift Selection to our members…and anyone interested in books!
Selections include fiction, mystery, memoirs and history in addition to
some very special cookbooks, gardening guides, great beach reads ( or
something to curl up by the fire with), and humor, too.
You don’t have to be a member of a local club to take advantage of
these offerings…but think how much more enjoyment you would get
from talking over a great book you’ve just read with a friend or three.
The following month, after you’ve had time to read and think about the story, the
DOP Foundation website will offer a list of questions about the previous month’s
selections, to get your Book Club’s discussions started.
HOW TO JOIN IN?
Simple! Just go to www.dopfoundationinc.com
There you’ll find fields to enter your name and email address. Every month you
can check the website for recommended books, discussion questions, and a corner
where you can send us your comments
And here’s the best part….you can order books, right from the website, using the
links provided. No running to the store. The Foundation has an arrangement with
Amazon and Barnes and Noble whereby a portion of the price of each book
ordered comes back to the Scholarship Fund which should make you feel especially
warm and fuzzy. Two birds with one….er, order!
If you have an iPad, Kindle or Nook, or any other e-reader, you can download
directly to your device.
How easy is that?
HOW TO START A BOOK CLUB
Starting a book club can take some time and effort, but if you are patient and persistent, it can be a wonderful
experience. Book clubs afford you the opportunity to make new friends and engage in thought-provoking
conversation; it’s also a great way to discover new books that you have not yet read.
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Set guidelines. The first thing you will need to do is decide how your club will operate. Pick a day and
time to meet each month, and decide where your club will meet.
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Get the word out. Ask close friends to join, and see if some of your co-workers are interested. Ask
people at your gym or at church. Try not to get discouraged if it takes a little longer than you thought to
form a steady membership.
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Hold meetings. Even if you don’t get a good turnout at first, keep having meetings as planned. Don’t try
to reorganize meetings around any one member’s schedule, as this will ultimately cause conflict.
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Keep an open mind and listen to all new ideas. Don’t dominate the conversation. Allow a different
member to lead the discussion each month.
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Continue to invite new members to join the club. You should always encourage its growth. Ask members
to bring along a friend, just for the evening; that friend may end up becoming a loyal member.
REMEMBER-Have Fun!!!!
The point is to meet people, discover – or rediscover – the joys of reading and
participate in discussion that includes a range of opinions and insights.
If you have non-members of The Daughters who want to join as well, the Book Club may prove to be a fine
tool to attract new membership in your Daughters of Penelope Chapter..
BOOK CLUB
For further information or assistance
please contact, Lia Fabro
By phone 561-967-0251
Or by email [email protected]
A room without books is like a body
without a soul.
- Cicero
Fundraisers
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Children’s Book Sales
Multi-chain Link Bracelet Watch
Penelope-ism Luggage Tags
A Daughter’ Prayer Note Cards
iGive.com
Order forms may be found on our
website @ www.dopfoundationinc.com
Children’s Book Sales
This project promotes
education through reading;
reading to children and
reading by children.
From time to time the
Foundation sells children’s
books; some are even by
Greek-American authors
who offer the Foundation a
donation on every book
sold by the foundation.
In addition to The Lucky
Cake Book author, Anna
Prokos has two new books,
The Lucky Egg and Baboula
Baby.
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The Lucky Cake Book comes in an English
version and a Greek version.
Purchase them for your Children and
Grandchildren. As a chapter why not
purchase the Greek version and donate
it to your local Greek School or purchase
the English version and donate it to your
local elementary school were you can
help spread the name of the Daughters
of Penelope and teach about our Greek
traditions to others. And don’t forget to
give these books as a baby shower gift!!!
Multi-chain Link Bracelet Watch
This elegant gold watch is being sold by the
Daughters of Penelope Foundation, Inc.
If you are interested in ordering a watch for yourself or as
a gift for a friend, please fill out the order form and we will
mail your watch to you as soon as we receive your order!
Price: $25.00 includes shipping
Order Forms can be found on our website
www.dopfoundationinc.com
Penelope-ism Luggage Tags
What is a Penelope-ism?
Well it’s everything Penelope really wanted to say to Odysseus
and others but didn’t. It took Odysseus 20 years to return to
Penelope from the Trojan War. In that time he traveled the
world, saw foreign lands, met new people and had one
adventure after another!! Well, it’s time for Penelope to go off
on her own adventure. There are 8 different luggage tags to
choose from, each with its own Penelope-ism and a space for
you to write your contact information with a permanent marker.
Price: $5.00 each
Name: _______________________
Address: _____________________
____________________________
Phone: ______________________
Odysseus,
didn’t you think to
ask for directions?
A Daughter’s Prayer Note Cards
6 note cards for $5.00.
iGive.com
The Daughters of Penelope Foundation, Inc. was
established as an official beneficiary of iGive.com
in 2008. iGive.com was established in 1997. It is
an Internet company that through online sales
allocates donations from their online vendors to
donate to your chosen “cause”. Hundreds of
thousands of iGive.com shoppers have raised over
$6,000,000 for their favorite causes- all at no cost
to you.
The online mall features over 1,000 of the web’s
best stores, including Amazon, Pottery Barn, Best
Buys, Staples, PETCO, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Bed
Bath Beyond, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Kmart
and Hotels. From gifts to groceries, special
occasions to everyday necessities, every purchase
can help the Daughters of Penelope Foundation,
Inc.
As well, just for searching on IGive.com the
Foundation will earn 1¢ for each new search.
Further they offer all kinds of coupons from free
shipping to a percentage off your purchases.
Use iGive to shop online to purchase bridal and baby
registry gifts. Great for Christmas shopping and so
much more!!
The Daughters of Penelope Foundation’s goal this
year is to sign up at least 200 new users. If all 200
new users make a purchase within their 45-day grace
period the Foundation will have the opportunity to
receive $1,000.
PLEASE HELP US ACHIEVE OUR GOAL
At your next meeting , workshop or
conference if you have Internet access help
sisters by signing them up for iGive and don’t
forget to sign up for the Daughters of
Penelope Foundation, Inc. Enewsletter.
You can do all of this from the Foundation’s
website at dopfoundationinc.com or go to
www.igive.com
Join
It is free and easy to sign up as a
registered user, vendors will
donate a portion of your purchase
to the Daughters of Penelope
Foundation, Inc. all at no cost to
you.
3 Easy Steps to signing up:
1. Join iGive.com for free
2. List the Daughters of
Penelope Foundation,
Inc. as your cause.
3. Start shopping and
searching
Install the iGive Button and you will never have to worry if the Foundation
received your donation.
1. The iGive Button
This tiny addition to your browser
automatically tells stores that you
want your shopping to support
your favorite cause or charity.
2. Positive Confirmation
Feel good knowing that you’re
helping by seeing “iGive On” at
participating sites.
3. YOU
The iGive Button never forgets
you want to help. You can expect
to raise over $30 each year for
Daughters of Penelope
Foundation, Inc.
4. It Adds Up Quickly
iGive members have donated
over $600,000 to their favorite
causes.
The Board of Directors of the Daughters of Penelope Foundation, Inc. is here
to serve the membership of the Daughters of Penelope. We will extend
ourselves to help any member, chapter or district in promoting education and
any other projects that are undertaken by our Sisterhood.
The Daughters of Penelope Foundation, Inc. would
like to thank you for your continuous support.
Website:www.dopfoundationinc.com