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On November 16th, 1929 Alexandra Apostolides Sonenfeld with the encouragement of her husband Dr. Emanuel Apostolides, a devoted Ahepan, formed the Women's Auxiliary of the Order of AHEPA.
The first 25 charter members were the wives of Ahepa members.
Mrs. Apostolides envisioned a new beginning for the first generation Greek-American women. She drafted the basic principles of the organization which were an inspiration to all women. She undertook to write the Constitution and By-Laws of the Daughters of Penelope as we know it today.
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The 2008 Salute to Women Honoree - Her Excellency Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, Former Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus
 The Daughters of Penelope 2008 Salute to Women was held in a very elegant setting at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., on March 8, 2008. This event honours an outstanding woman for her achievements.
This year's honouree was Her Excellency Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus.
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2007/2008 National Project:
Daughters of Penelope Greek Fire Compassion Campaign
I wish to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your continuing support to represent you for a second year as your Canadian President.
Being Canadian President this past year has been exciting, gratifying and an extreme honour. We have continued to endorse our ideals through the hard work of all our Sisters across Canada. We are a fabulous organization doing great things and we share fellowship and a sense of accomplishment when our work is done.
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