George Demeter

George Demeter (/dɪˈmiːtər/; 1896–1983) was a Greek American politician, professor of law, and parliamentarian.

[5][6] Demeter became involved with the national Greek-American service organization AHEPA soon after it was founded on July 26, 1922.

[5][8][9] While serving as Supreme President he contributed an editorial to the 1924 convention edition of "The Ahepa" entitled "Why Greek Organizations Fail!

[11] At the 27th Supreme Convention in 1949, AHEPA adopted Demeter's Manual of Parliamentary Law and Procedure for its own use.

[13] Demeter was involved in the decision to include the Greek traditions of a laurel wreath and bronze medal in the Boston Marathon.