This weekend I was honoured to attend the 16th annual event held by the Hellenic Engineers Society at the glamorous Dorchester Hotel in London. The Society was originally formed in 1995 with an aim to nurture and promote professional and social contact amongst its members. Not only this, but the Society is a continual and ever present tribute to the Hellenic heritage of shipping that dates back 4,000 years.
With over 400 people in attendance (over 20 nationalities were present), it is indicative that Greek shipping in 2011 is a thriving, multicultural trade at the heart of Hellenic society. Representatives from across the industry including engineers, naval architects, owners, brokers, lawyers and -of course- philanthropists bore witness to a night of speeches, fine cuisine, dancing and of course a lavish raffle with prizes including city breaks to Vegas, an iPad and vintage Dom Perignon.
President Dimitris Monioudis opened the night with an excellent speech and we at the Chios Association wish him and the Society all the successes it deserves. We look forward to attending next year and welcome the Hellenic Engineers to our next event.
God speed,
Anna Dontas Frangeskides
Founder
Chios Association UK
Have a look at Chris Renton's photographs from the weekend and see what you are missing! Reception Dinner Dancing
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