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Volume 40 • Number 151 • Summer 2018
ΟΡΓΑΝΟΝ ΤΩΝ ΑΠΑΝΤΑΧΟΥ ΙΚΑΡΙΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΦΟΥΡΝΙΩΝ
OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA AND THE PAN-ICARIAN FOUNDATION
Ikapia Magazine Page 1 IKARIA MAGAZINE IS A PUBLICATION OF THE PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA, “ICAROS”
SUPREME PRESIDENT George Paralemos Telephone: 718.781.1491 [email protected] PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA 51 Meadow Lane Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
2016-2018 SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS Supreme Vice-President Damianos T. Skaros 60 Glendale Terrace, Orchard Park, NY 14127 Telephone: 716.983.2024 Email: [email protected] Supreme Secretary Cathy Pandeladis 42 Timberline Court, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Telephone: 412.418.6954 Email: [email protected] Supreme Treasurer / Database Manager KATERINA MAVROPHILIPOS 2 Southerly Court Unit 407, Towson, MD 21286 410.218.5191 Email: [email protected] Counselor Maria Vardaros 12 Forest Avenue, Lake Grove, NY 11755 Telephone: 917.613.0677 Email: [email protected] District 1- Governor Chrissa Lefes, PO Box 788, Bedford, NY 10506 Telephone: 914.582.9334 Email: [email protected] District 2- Governor George Karnavas, 4427 Selhurst Road, North Olmstead,OH 44070 Telephone: 440.391.8164 Email: [email protected] District 3- Governor Steve Stratakos, 9305 85th Court, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Telephone: 708.430.6439 Email: [email protected] District 4- Governor Evangelos J. Fragos, 5312 Bellwood Court, Wilmington, NC 28412 Telephone: 910.452.3452 Email: [email protected] District 5- Governor Alexandra Katsas, 221 S. th Street, Alhambra, CA 91801 Telephone: 626.234.7110 Email: [email protected] District 6- Governor Nick Skaros, 5 Pauline Court, Lancster, NY 14086 716-681-4876 [email protected] District 7- Youth Governor Erica Aivaliotis, 614 Armandale St. #5, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 telephone: 412.736.0163 Email: [email protected] Web Manager - Dean S. Tripodes, Baywalk Marketing, P.O. Box 486 Sierra Madre CA 91025 800.927.8841 [email protected] Ikaria Magazine Editor Mary A. Deschamps, PO Box 7520, Clearwater, FL 33758 [email protected]
2016-2018 FOUNDATION OFFICERS Chairman George Horiates, 600 E. Camden Ave., Moorestown, NJ 08057 856.722.1933 [email protected] Vice Chair PSP Ellene (Nina) Tratras Contis, 6763 Heatheridge Dr. Saline, MI 48176 734.276.0787 [email protected] Director PSP George Koklanaris, 22236 Harlan, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 734.676.9307 [email protected] Director PSP Sonja Stefanadis 460 Palm Island SE, Clearwater, FL 33767 727.447.2715 [email protected] Director PSP Dr. Stanton Tripodis, 3072 Woodson Lane, Clearwater, FL 33761 727.787.0045 [email protected] Secretary, Christina Contes, P.O. Box 79037 Pittsburgh, PA 15216-0037 724.681.6727 [email protected] Scholarship Chair James G. Lakerdas 5300 South Shore Drive, #100, Chicago, IL 60615 773.485.1088 [email protected]
Donations to the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood must be sent directly to the Foundation: Pan-Icarian Foundation P.O. Box 79037 Pittsburgh, PA 15216-0037
Page 2 Ikapia Magazine PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA “ICAROS” Headquarters of the Supreme Lodge Supreme President’s Message Spring 2018
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Greetings from the Big Apple! I hope you are enjoying your summer. With the 2018 Supreme Convention quickly approaching, I want to make sure I provide you with some important updates/reminders.
Membership
It’s time to pay your 2018 membership dues! Please submit your dues to your local chapter as soon as possible. Membership dues help keep our organization up and running by allowing for better communication and enabling us to offer activities and fellowship. Your support is vital. Please consider paying for yourself and other family mem- bers. It’s a small price to pay to be part of a family that cares for each other and the community.
As a reminder to the chapters, instead of submitting paper receipts please email your membership info in an Excel file to Supreme Treasurer, Katerina Mavrophilipos at [email protected]. Please include emails in the spread- sheet! Per capita checks ($20 per member), and paper receipts should be mailed to: Katerina Mavrophilipos, 2 Southerly Ct., Unit 407, Towson, MD 21286
Convention Delegate and Chapter Officer Forms
The Supreme Lodge emailed and mailed the Convention Delegate and Chapter Officer forms to each of the Chapter Presidents. Please complete the forms for your Chapter, and return them to our National Secretary, Cathy Pande- ladis. It is important to return these forms as soon as possible, to ensure that all necessary Chapter and Delegate information is available by the start of the convention.
Washington D.C. Convention
I want to extend a big congratulation to the Lefkas Chapter for their diligent work on organizing what is sure to be a great convention. Please note that the convention hotel is currently sold out. Rooms are at a premium, so if you have a room on hold but do not plan on using it, please contact Chairman George Moratis so that he can transfer those reservations over to fellow Ikarians who are looking to attend.
Lastly, while I know Washington D.C. will offer many venues for you to explore, if you are a delegate please make sure to attend some of the meetings. Participating as a delegate allows you to chime in on whatever topic you deem important and to have a voice in key decisions of the Brotherhood, including planning and initiatives for the upcom- ing year. And chapters, please make sure you submit your per capita before the convention officially begins.
Cultural Enrichment Program
Great news! To help preserve our Icarian culture, up to $3,000 has been budgeted by the Pan-Icarian Foundation for 2018 to fund one or several mini grants relating to the Icarian diaspora or the island of Ikaria (i.e. the culture, history, art etc.). An application form can be found online and in this issue. For those that are interested, it should be filled out and returned by September 1, 2018 to our mini-grant chair Ellene Tratras Contis at [email protected]
Ikapia Magazine Page 3 Pan Icarian Brotherhood of America “Icaros” Spring 2018 Supreme President’s Message (continued)
2018 Membership Drive Winner
I want to thank all the Chapters that participated in our first Membership Drive.Your commitment and spirit were outstanding. This was the first time in many years that we were able to get more than 1,000 dues submitted so early in the year. Once again, thank you. That said, I’m happy to announce that the winner of the Membership Drive Con- test is…Toronto Chapter Nisos Ikaria #21! Congratulations for submitting the greatest percentage of dues based on last year’s membership numbers. Job well done. For all the other Chapters that didn’t win, please do not feel discouraged. Next year, you will have another chance to win.
Pan-Icarian Volunteer Project
A big thank you to everyone, especially our Youth, who participated in our second Pan-Icarian volunteer campaign in the month of June. We are lucky to have individuals such as yourselves who are willing to give their time, skill set and talents for a great cause. Together we helped make a big difference to individuals and the communities we live in. I want you to know just how much we appreciate all the work you all did to make good things happen.
Goodbye but not Farewell
This is my last presidential newsletter, and I want you to know that all our success this year as a Brotherhood has been a true team effort. There are many people that I would like to thank.
First, I want to recognize my fellow Supreme Lodge members for all their hard work and dedication: Supreme Vice President Damianos Skaros, Supreme Secretary Cathy Pandeladis, Supreme Treasurer Katerina Mavrophilipos, Supreme Counselor Maria Vardaros. I would also like to thank our District Governors: Chrissa Lefes, George Karnavas, Steve Stratakos, Evangelos Fragos, Alexandra Katsas, Nick Skaros, and our Youth Governor Erica Aivaliotis. I also want to thank the Foundation Board for working closely with the Lodge this past year for the common good of our Brotherhood. I also want to recognize Ikaria Magzine editor Mary Achedaftey Deschamps, Scholarship Chairman James Lakerdas and Webmaster Dean Tripodes.
Lastly, I want to thank all the Chapter officers and members of the Brotherhood for all their hard work and dedica- tion throughout the year. The effort and commitment that you provide is exactly why our great organization contin- ues to thrive!
It has been a true honor and pleasure to serve you these past two years. You placed a great deal of trust in me by electing me to be your Supreme President, and for that I am forever grateful.
Thank you for your time. I look forward to seeing you soon at the Convention!
Fraternally yours,
George Paralemos Supreme President Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America
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Ikarian Alzheimer’s Project Maria Shriver in partnership with NBC has asked the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America to be part of an amazing Alzheimer’s Project that will focus on Ikarians and their families after immigrating to the USA.
We need your help to collect some data!
Please contact us if anyone from your family who is of Ikarian descent has been or had been diagnosed with any form of Alzheimer’s Disease while living in America.
• Anyone in your family from any generation • Either born here or Ikaria • Living in America while diagnosed • Recently diagnosed or further progressed • Alive or no longer with us
Please contact Katerina Mavrophilipos at [email protected] or (410) 218-5191
We know this is a sensitive and personal subject for many families, but we appreciate any way you can help us in furthering the research on this devastating disease.
Thank you in advance!
Ikapia Magazine Page 5 Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “Icaros” PAN-ICARIAN FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
Foundation Donations recevied between 4/16/2018 to 7/6/2018 Bettina Katsaros Medical Fund N'Ikaria Chapter 25 600.00
Evangeline Lardas Scholarship Fund Lardas, Nick & Zoe In Memory of Apostolos "Paul" Kouknas 50.00
General Fund Bargas, Demetra In Memory of Mary K. Mamatas 50.00 Batsakes, Kay In Memory of Apostolos "Paul" Kouknas 100.00 Chapter Icaros In Memory of Kathleen Kefalos 100.00 Chapter Icaros In Memory of Apostolos "Paul" Kouknas 100.00 Contis, George & Ellene Tratras In Memory of George N. and Calliope Tratras 50.00 Contis, George & Ellene Tratras In Memory of Efthimios N. & Mary B. Tratras 100.00 Hedrick, S. Ray & Barbara In Memory of Giangos D. Mavrophilipos 50.00 Karras, John In Memory of Giangos Mavrophilipos 50.00 Karras, John In Memory of Vasiliki "Bessie" Frangos 50.00 Katsaros, Constantine & Sharon In Memory of Niketas Katsaros 200.00 Kostopoulos, Andreas & Anna In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 50.00 Kotsogiannis, Nikolas & Dianne 50.00 Lefas, Nikiforos & Mrs. In Memory of Giangos Mavrophilipos 50.00 Mamatas, Kostantinos In Memory of Apostolos "Paul" Kouknas 50.00 Thomas, Mike & Sandy Tratras In Memory of George N. and Calliope Tratras 50.00 Thomas, Mike & Sandy Tratras In Memory of Efthimios N. & Mary B. Tratras 50.00 Wells, Michael & Ann Maria In Memory of Alice Chibis 50.00 $1,200.00 George Spanos & Areti #9 Scholarship Fund Vision IT 200.00 Batsakes, Kay In Memory of Helen Fakaros Tyler 200.00 Batsakes Blumberg, Alayne In Memory of Helen Fakaros Tyler 100.00 Charnas, Cosmos & Georgia In Memory of Helen Fakaros Tyler 100.00 Contis, George & Ellene In Memory of Helen Fakaros Tyler 50.00 Employees of Roundtable6 In Memory of Helen Fakaros Tyler 100.00 Herrmann, Allen & Anna In Memory of Helen Fakaros Tyler 200.00 Hodgson, Jeff & Dena In Memory of Helen Fakaros Tyler 200.00 Kandrevas, James & Pat In Memory of Helen Fakaros Tyler 100.00 Kean's Detroit Yacht Harbor In Memory of Helen Fakaros Tyler 100.00 Krebs, Gary & Mary In Memory of Helen Fakaros Tyler 30.00 Kyrlangitses, Jim & Elizabeth In Memory of Helen Fakaros Tyler 100.00 Lakerdas, James 100.00 Leith, Jean In Memory of Helen Fakaros Tyler 50.00 Loufman, James & Maryann In Memory of Helen Fakaros Tyler 100.00 Mikrees, Panagiotis & Vasilea In Memory of Helen Fakaros Tyler 200.00 Rageas PC, Peter In Memory of Helen Fakaros Tyler 100.00 Tsouris, Sarandos 200.00 $2,230.00
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Foundation Donations recevied between 4/16/2018 to 7/6/2018 - continued James H. & Frances F. Batuyios Scholarship Batuyios, Louis In Memory of James H. & Frances F. Batuyios 9,000.00 Batuyios, William In Memory of James H. & Frances F. Batuyios 16,000.00 $25,000.00 Nick & Alexandra Koklanaris Scholarship Fund Koklanaris, Dr. Nikki $150.00
Nicko Pandeladis Scholarship Fund The Pandeladis Family In Memory of Kathleen Kefalos $50.00
Nikitas Tripodes Scholarship Fund Oinoe Chapter 14 In Memory of Nikitas Tripodes 6,000.00 Tripodes, Peter J. In Memory of Nikitas Tripodes 5,000.00 $11,000.00
Scholarship Fund Androutsopoulos, Rev. John & Ethel In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 50.00 Androutsopoulos, Bill & Nicole In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 250.00 Bournias, Alexander & Karen In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 50.00 Caprio, P.F. & M.M. In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 50.00 Chilivetis, Mary In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 50.00 Contis, George & Ellene Tratras In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 500.00 Galie, Mark & Katina In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 100.00 Hewett, James & Marilyn In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 100.00 Anonymous In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 100.00 Katz, Alan & Christina In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 25.00 Kavo-Papas Chapter In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 100.00 Kite, Peggy In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 25.00 Kotsagrelos, Anest & Estair In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 100.00 Magee, Mark & Amelia In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 25.00 Mingoia, Robert & Darcy In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 50.00 Pandeladis, Georgia In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 50.00 Papalas, Carol In Memory of Louis Chibis 50.00 Papathanasis, Katherine In Memory of Gus A. Glaros 500.00 Papathanasis, Katherine In Memory of Morphea Triggas 100.00 Rose, William & Belinda In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 100.00 Roux, Normand & Marilyn In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 100.00 Saphos and Family, Maria In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 100.00 Stefanadis, Sonja In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 200.00 Thomas, Mike & Sandy Tratras In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 100.00 Tsarnas, George & Georgia In Memory of Louis Chibis 100.00 Verizon, c/o Aimee Miotke In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 100.00 Wells, Michael & Ann Maria In Memory of Louis Chibis 50.00 Zaborski, Robert In Memory of Nicholas G. Tratras 25.00 $3,150.00
Grand Total: $43,430.00
Ikapia Magazine Page 7 Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “Icaros”
Sample size of a Quarter-Page SPONSOR IKARIA MAGAZINE! 1 Issue - $150 Published four times a year, Ikaria Magazine is a com- 2 Issues - $200 prehensive publication read by informed and involved members and Greek community leaders. It covers 3 Issues - $250 chapter news, cultural events, foundation business, 4 Issues - $300 and highlights Icarians from around the world on adventures and internships, serving their nation or The Pan-Icarian Brotherhood is a not for profit community, practicing a sport or hobby, visiting organization of Greek Americans who are descendants unique or historic places, dancing, playing music, or of the island of Icaria and Fournoi. The Pan-Icarian simply living life. Over 1,600 copies are mailed to Brotherhood is the oldest Hellenic organization in households and many others read the online edition. North America founded in 1903. The Brotherhood’s mission is to unite and cultivate Ikaria Magazine is supported by the Pan-Icarian closer relationships among all Icarian and Fournians Foundation and the Supreme Lodge of the Pan-Icarian and to render charitable aid and assistance in the Brotherhood, both of which are non-profit organiza education, civilization and spiritual needs of all peoples tions. A Sponsorship ad in Ikaria Magazine will help of human society, regardless of creed, race and religion. your organization gain brand recognition and visibility within the Greek Community at home and abroad. In 1965 a tax exempt “Pan-Icarian Foundation” was established to administer the philanthropic endeavors Choose from two sizes; half-page or quarter-page. of the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood. Since its inception the Ads may include seasonal greetings, a logo, tagline, Foundation has distributed hundreds of thousands of photo, and/or a general reference or branding repre dollars for medical aid, scholarships, disaster relief, senting an organization, and family tributes. and other charitable causes in North America and No sales of specific products or services, please. Greece. Your sponsorship is tax-deductible.
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All ads are subject to review and approval by the editor. The Pan-Icarian Brotherhood reserves the right to reject content or images that violate the organization’s editorial guidelines and will not display any logo, mark, banner, or other visual display, provided by or on behalf of Sponsor, that contains a comparative or qualitative description of Sponsor’s product or business, endorsements, price information or any other indications of savings or value about Sponsor’s product or business, any message that otherwise endorses Sponsor’s product or induces one to purchase or use Sponsor’s product, or any message that causes Sponsor’s payments to not be treated as “qualified sponsor- ship payments” as that term is defined in Section 513(i) of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations.
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Pan Icarian Brotherhood’s Cultural Enrichment Program
Helping to preserve our culture…
▪ To help preserve our strong Ikarian culture, the Pan- Icarian Foundation has been budgeted $3,000 to support cultural projects related to the Icarian diaspora or the Island of Ikaria! (culture, history, art, etc…)
▪ Funds will be allocated in the form of one or several mini-grant opportunities.
▪ Applicants should complete the attached application form and return it, by September 1st 2018, to our mini-grant chairwoman by Ellene Tratras Contis : [email protected]
Ikapia Magazine Page 9 You may copy this application for mailing or go online to www.Pan-Icrian.com Applications are due September 1, 2018
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Page 10 Ikapia Magazine Cultural Enrichment Porgram application continued You may copy this application for mailing or go online to www.Pan-Icrian.com Applications are due September 1, 2018
Ikapia Magazine Page 11 Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “Icaros”
2017-2018 SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS
George Paralemos - President 51 Meadow Lane Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 Cell: 718-781-1491 Email: [email protected]
Damianos T. Skaros - Vice President 60 Glendale Terrace Orchard Park, NY 14127 Cell: 716-983-2024 Email: [email protected]
Cathy Pandeladis - Secretary 42 Timberline Court Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Cell: 412-418-6954 Email: [email protected] Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “ICAROS”
Katerina Mavrophiliops - Treasurer 2 Southerly Ct. Unit 407 2018 LIST OF ELECTED DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES Towson, MD 21286 Tel: 410-218-5191 Email: [email protected] This is to certify that during a regular meeting of ______Chapter Maria Vardaros - Counselor 12 Forest Avenue No. ___ held on ______, the following members in good standing Lake Grove, NY 11755 Tel: 917-613-0677 were elected Delegates to the Pan-Icarian Supreme Convention to be held in Email: [email protected] Washington, D.C. on August 31 - September 3, 2018.
GOVERNORS Signed by______Chapter Pres. and Chapter Secy. Chrissa Lefes – District 1 Gov. ______P.O. Box 788 Bedford, NY 10506 DELEGATES Tel: 914-582-9334 Email: [email protected]
George Karnavas - District 2 Gov. 4427 Selhurst Road Name Street City State Zip North Olmsted, OH 44070 Tel: 440-391-8164 Email:[email protected] 1. ______Steve Stratakos- District 3 Gov. 9305 S. 85th Court 2. ______Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Phone: 708-430-6439 3. ______Email: [email protected] Evangelos Frangos - District 4 Gov. 4. ______5312 Bellwood Court Willmington, NC 28412 Phone: 910-452-3452 Email: 5. [email protected]
Alexandra Katsas - District 5 Gov. 6. ______221 S. 5th Street Alhambra CA 91801 ______Tel: 626-234-7110 7. Email: [email protected] Nikolaos G. Skaros - District 6 Gov. 8. ______5 Pauline Court, Lancaster, NY 14086 Phone: 716-681-4876 9. ______Email: [email protected] Erica Aivaliotis – Youth Gov. 614 Armandale St, Apt.5 ALTERNATES Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Phone: 412-736-0163 Email: [email protected] 1. ______2. ______PAN-ICARIAN FOUNDATION OFFICERS 3. ______PSP George G. Horiates - Chairman 600 E. Camden Avenue Moorestown, NJ 08057 Phone: 856-986-8972 Email: [email protected]
PSP Ellene (Nina) Tratras Contis - Vice PIB Per Capita No. of Convention Chairwoman Please mail this Delegate Form Membership Paid : Delegates: 6763 Heatheridge Dr. by August 1, 2018 to: Saline, MI 48176 8 - 25 2 Tel: 734-276-0787 Cathy Pandeladis, Supreme Secretary Email: [email protected] 26 - 35 3 42 Timberline Court, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 36 - 50 4 PSP Dr. Stanton Tripodes - Director Email: [email protected] 51 - 75 5 PSP George Koklanaris - Director 76 - 100 6 PSP Sonja Stefanadis - Director Christina Contes - Foundation Secretary Please mail PIB Per Capita ($20 per member) by 101 - 150 7 August 1, 2018 151 - 200 8 James G. Lakerdas - Scholarship Chair 201 - 250 9 5300 South Shore Drive, Suite 100 Katerina Mavrophilipos - Supreme Treasurer Chicago, IL 60615 Tel: 773-485-1088 2 Southerly Ct. Unit 407 Email: [email protected] Towson, MD 21286 Mary Deschamps - Editor IKARIA Magazine Email: [email protected]
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2017-2018 SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS
George Paralemos - President 51 Meadow Lane Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 Cell: 718-781-1491 Email: [email protected]
Damianos T. Skaros - Vice President 60 Glendale Terrace Orchard Park, NY 14127 Cell: 716-983-2024 Email: [email protected]
Cathy Pandeladis - Secretary 42 Timberline Court Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Cell: 412-418-6954 Email: [email protected] pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “ICAROS”
Katerina Mavrophiliops - Treasurer 2 Southerly Ct. Unit 407 Towson, MD 21286 2018 chapter oFFicerS Form Tel: 410-218-5191 Email: [email protected] Please submit this form to the Supreme Lodge by August 1, 2018. Thank you. Maria Vardaros - Counselor 12 Forest Avenue Lake Grove, NY 11755 Tel: 917-613-0677 Email: [email protected] CHAPTER CHAPTER No. Date of Submission GOVERNORS
Chrissa Lefes – District 1 Gov. P.O. Box 788 Bedford, NY 10506 Chapter PRESIDENT Tel: 914-582-9334 Email: [email protected] Address:
George Karnavas - District 2 Gov. 4427 Selhurst Road North Olmsted, OH 44070 Tele: Cell: Tel: 440-391-8164 Email:[email protected] Fax: Email: Steve Stratakos- District 3 Gov. 9305 S. 85th Court Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Phone: 708-430-6439 Chapter VICE - PRESIDENT Email: [email protected] Address: Evangelos Frangos - District 4 Gov. 5312 Bellwood Court Willmington, NC 28412 Phone: 910-452-3452 Email: Tele: Cell: [email protected] Fax: Alexandra Katsas - District 5 Gov. Email: 221 S. 5th Street Alhambra, CA 91801 Tel: 626-234-7110 Email: [email protected] Chapter SECRETARY Address: Nikolaos G. Skaros - District 6 Gov. 5 Pauline Court, Lancaster, NY 14086 Phone: 716-681-4876 Email: [email protected] Tele: Cell:
Erica Aivaliotis – Youth Gov. Fax: 614 Armandale St, Apt.5 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Email: Phone: 412-736-0163 Email: [email protected] Chapter TREASURER PAN-ICARIAN FOUNDATION OFFICERS Address: PSP George G. Horiates - Chairman 600 E. Camden Avenue Moorestown, New Jersey 08057 Phone: 856-986-8972 Tele: Cell: Email: [email protected] Fax:
PSP Ellene (Nina) Tratras Contis - Email: Vice Chairwoman 6763 Heatheridge Drive Saline, MI 48176 Tel: 734-276-0787 Email: [email protected] please mail or email chapter officers Form by august 1, 2018 to: PSP Dr. Stanton Tripodes - Director PSP George Koklanaris - Director PSP Sonja Stefanadis - Director Christina Contes - Foundation Secretary cathy pandeladis - Supreme Secretary
James G. Lakerdas - Scholarship Chair 42 timberline court 5300 South Shore Drive, Suite 100 Chicago, IL 60615 pittsburgh, pa 15217 Tel: 773-485-1088 Email: [email protected] email: [email protected]
Mary Deschamps - Editor IKARIA Magazine
Ikapia Magazine Page 13 August 31 - September 3 LEFKAS CHAPTER 16 WASHINGTON - BALTIMORE G R A N D H Y A T T 1 0 0 0 H S T R E E T N W W A S H I N G T O N , D C 2 0 0 0 1
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 WASHINGTON NATIONALS vs. MILWAUKEE BREWERS 7:05pm Reserve seats for costs $25 at pan-icariandc2018.com. Group depart hotel lobby at 6:15pm. WELCOME RECEPTION in Hotel Join us in Constitution CDE to welcome your fellow Kariotes. Cash Bar + Light H'ordurves Bar Crawl - 21 and over Meet Hotel Lobby at 9:00pm and walk to nearby bars. Cost $15 gets you Specials. GREEK NIGHT - 18 AND OVER Night Club is just two blocks away from the hotel. 18 to Dance and 21 to Drink with Proper Id. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 U.S. CAPITOL TOUR Tours begin at 2:00 and another at 2:15. Tickets Required but at no cost. Sign up Online. Poetry Reading 3:30pm - 4:30pm Roosevelt Room BASILE Comedy Show 7:30pm and cost $25 Saturday Night Glendi at 930pm Live Music with Melodia and Nikos Fakaros from Ikaria on the Violin. Tickets Cost $30. 12 and Under are Free. Sunday, September 2 Church Service - St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral Depatures to Divine Liturgy begins at 9am. Complimentary transportation will be provided by Chapter 16. Trip to National Zoo Hop on the Metro to DC National Zoo. Meet in hotel Lobby at 1:30pm. Free Admission for all. Youth Banquet Entertainment for Children 12 and under. Supervised and Fed. Cost TBD. Must be Potty Trained. Grand banquet First hour begins with cocktails, followed by a few speakers and a lovely dinner. Dinner Tickets cost $125 and begins at 6:30pm. Admission to Dance to follow is Included. Sunday Glendi Live Music with Melodia and Nikos Fakaros from Ikaria on the Violin. Tickets Cost $30. 12 and Under are Free. Begins 9:30. The Grand Hyatt Washington is located across from CityCenterDC with shops and dining. Steps away is the Metro Center train station that connects you to all of DC's hotspots. Reagan National Airport is 4.2 miles away. Whether you fly in or drive to DC your days will be filled memorable explorations and your nights filled with Glendi! www.pan-icariandc2018.com [email protected]. PO BOX 11638 Burke, VA 22009
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3 0 31 54 41 34 23 18 10 73 20 36 86 27 35 76 55 74 37 43 24 166 156 156 242 119 133 106 1878 2011 "ICAROS" 34 50 47 34 23 19 20 12 53 10 18 34 85 25 22 54 60 86 49 35 23 161 145 163 244 118 144 121 1889 2010 MEMBERSHIP as of JULY 1, 2018 1, JULY of as MEMBERSHIP 0 54 55 43 32 47 16 12 74 11 18 33 58 20 27 73 37 73 41 50 28 82 156 207 189 261 115 139 1951 2009 8 55 55 43 29 22 16 67 18 32 79 15 40 60 62 62 35 51 34 159 155 167 104 256 146 139 1909 2008 N/A N/A PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA BROTHERHOOD PAN-ICARIAN 56 57 61 28 41 13 52 18 32 79 15 41 83 86 56 46 99 56 25 186 153 137 113 239 139 1911 2007 N/A N/A N/A 0 51 53 58 33 44 19 65 37 20 37 87 87 76 55 59 29 207 174 153 100 132 255 121 139 2091 2006 N/A N/A N/A 0 50 55 55 26 49 15 54 46 16 30 87 80 92 43 59 36 205 162 154 104 140 250 128 143 2079 2005 N/A N/A N/A 0 50 43 46 21 37 31 58 42 22 21 82 92 96 41 78 64 36 209 150 144 197 257 155 148 2120 2004 N/A N/A N/A AGIOS KIRIKOS MESARIA PANAGIA CHAPTER NAME CHAPTER PRAMNE V.I.CHEBITHES PHAROS DAEDALOS PANDIKI DOLICHE ICAROS FOUTRIDES SPANOS/ARETI THERMA LYCHNOS ATHERAS OINOE IKARIA NEA LEFKAS CHRIS AIVALIOTIS KOUSAROS HELIOS PAPAS KAVO NISSOS IKARIA MONTREAL OF ICAROS LANGADA DRAKANON N'IKARIA EIRINI 5 4 3 2 1 7 8 9 6 24 23 22 21 20 19 28 29 18 27 26 17 25 15 16 10 11 12 14 No.
Ikapia Magazine Page 15 Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “Icaros”
Supreme Lodge visit to Chapter Oinoe
A big thank you to President Maria Katsas and the entire Oinoe Chapter for hosting our final Supreme Lodge meeting on Saturday, May 5th in Los Angeles, CA.
The Chapter arranged a great brunch for the visiting Supreme Lodge. We had a productive meeting and had the opportunity to meet with many members of the Chapter.
President Katsas and the other chapter officers should be commended for the wonderful job they are doing.They have tremendously increased their membership numbers this year and have many events planned until the end of the year. Once again, thank you Oinoe Chapter for hosting us!
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Ikapia Magazine Page 17 Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “Icaros” Ikaria Magazine Sponsors
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Happy 60th anniversary to Gus and Argiro (Koklanaris) Xilas Married June 8, 1958.
Life is a journey...... and love is what makes that journey worthwhile!
Submitted by their loving children and grandchildren
Do you have photos from Ikaria that you would like to share in this magazine? They can be old or new, village or beach, panegyri or mountain hike, from the air, land or sea, people, churches, goats, olive trees, friends and family at home or a cafe; anything Ikarian. Please send them to the Editor at [email protected]
Ikapia Magazine Page 19 Other News
NASA - Icarus star
Hubble Uncovers the Farthest Star Ever Seen More than halfway across the universe, an enormous blue star nicknamed Icarus is the farthest individual star ever seen. Normally, it would be much too faint to view, even with the world’s largest telescopes. But through a quirk of nature that tremendously amplifies the star’s feeble glow, astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope were able to pinpoint this faraway star and set a new distance record. They also used Icarus to test one theory of dark mat- ter, and to probe the make-up of a foreground galaxy cluster.
The star, harbored in a very distant spiral galaxy, is so far away that its light has taken 9 billion years to reach Earth. It appears to us as it did when the universe was about 30 percent of its current age.
Icarus, whose official name is MACS J1149+2223 Lensed Star 1, is the farthest individual star ever seen. It is only visible because it is being magnified by the gravity of a massive galaxy cluster, located about 5 billion light-years from Earth. Credits: NASA, ESA, and P. Kelly (University of Minnesota)
Contributed by Geroge Paralemos
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AHEPA visit to Ikaria From The National Herald May 4, 2018 (Reprinted with permission)
2018 AHEPA Family Leadership Excursion Visits Ikaria IKARIA, Greece – The AHEPA Family Leadership Excur- sion delegation arrived at Ikaria, the ancestral home of Supreme President Carl Hollister, on May 3 via Chinook helicopter, courtesy of the Greek government. On Ikaria, the delegation met with the head administrators of Ikaria Prefectural General Hospital, located in Agios Kirikos, to learn more about the hospital’s needs to serve the community, AHEPA posted on Facebook. Through AHEPA’s public health assistance to Greece campaign, AHEPA has been able to team-up with partners to provide a significant amount of aid to help address the medical supply shortage in Greece. After receiving a presentation from the director of the hospital, Supreme President Hollister and Supreme Trea- surer George Horiates pledged to assist the hospital through AHEPA’s public health assistance program. Also while in Ikaria, Supreme President Hollister hopes to have a foundation in place to start an AHEPA chapter on the island. The delegation also met with local community leaders and exchanged gifts of appreciation.
Where in Ikaria is this?
Taken July 1, 2018 George Livanos Chapter Therma
Ikapia Magazine Page 21 Youth Nationwide
Chapter Icaros hosted this year’s Youth Leadership Conference over the Memorial Day Weekend in conjunction with their annual Mini Convention. Chapter President Georgia Barlamas and the numerous volunteers from the chapter did an outstanding job, and we thank them for an unforgettable weekend. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the 13 chapters who sent delegates and helped them with the cost of travel arrangements and other expenses. This year we had 23 delegates and approximately 35 Youth who participated in the weekend’s events.
On Saturday night the Barlamas family and Chapter Icaros hosted a welcome dinner at their Leski for the delegates, chapter members, and members of the Supreme Lodge. Aftewards, the delegates were invited to tour the National Archives and received a warm welcome from Archivist Joanne Melacrinos. She spoke passionately about the feats our families had overcome and the im- portance of staying active in the Brotherhood. The Youth were encouraged to look through various literatures that documented their families’ ancestry. Once the tour was complete, the Youth either went out for drinks with Chap- ter Icaros locals or spent the night bowling.
Sunday started out with an exciting game of Wiffle-Ball as is the annual tradition for the Ikariotes from Pittsburgh. After a few innings and some lunch, the Youth went sightseeing on Mount Washington for a beautiful view of the city. Shortly after, the delegates and other attendees met at Chapter Icaros’ Leski in Verona for dinner, presentations, and a meeting.
The meeting started with introductions from Supreme President, George Paralemos, Chapter President, Georgia Barlamas, and myself. We reviewed old business, which included an overview of the 2017 Service Projects, a follow up from the Merchandise Committee, recognition for the 2017 Youth Liaisons and Social Media Committee, and a recap of the different Youth-hosted events and accomplish- ments from the previous year. Attendees were also asked to sign up for the Brotherhood’s Mentor / Internship Program.
At that time, we asked for new volunteers to serve as Liaisons and had a response from five individuals; Tommy and George Malahias from Chap- ter Therma, Ionna Manolis from Lefkas, Peter Panagopoulos from Pandiki, and Victoria Mavrogeorgis from Icaros. Additionally, Phaedra Manikas from Lefkas, Theodora Parianos from Foutrides, and Victoria Mavrogeorgis agreed to help with merchandise for the Youth and National Convention. Plans for the 2018 Service Project were discussed, and we look forward to seeing updates as Chapters com- plete their initiatives. Additionally, the Youth plans to partner with the Mayor’s Office in Ikaria on a project this summer, and we eagerly await the results. The Youth were encouraged to stay involved with their chapter, and our Social Media Committee requested the Youth send frequent photos and updates. It was empha- sized that the success of the organization is in the hands of the Youth.
Page 22 Ikapia Magazine Youth Nationwide Members of the Youth became more vocal when it came to New Business, and Theodore Poulos from Chapter Pharos suggested that chapters might want to send more than two delegates and proposed a waiting list. All agreed that this is a good idea, and it will be addressed with the Lodge. Yianni Frangos from Therma acknowledged the new calendar feature on the website and encouraged attendees to send chapter event updates. Hrisoula Mavrophilipos suggested a Chapter Challenge started by Chapter Therma. They agreed to kick-start the project by taking a picture from a meeting, posting it to social media and challenging another chapter to do the same. We are very excited about this initiative and look forward to seeing all of your pictures! We hope this will help to increase meeting participation. Finally, Peter Panagopou- los empha- sized the importance of preserving our Ikarian traditions by put- ting together and sharing a “Panagiri Playlist”, suggested books about the Island, a list of hiking trails, etc. on the Youth Website. This suggestion and the others were embraced with much enthusi- asm from the meeting attendees and Lodge Members alike. As our speaker prepared for her presentation, the Youth were honored to hear from members of the Foundation and past Lodge Members – PSP George Horiates, Foundation Chairman; PSP George Koklinaris, Foundation Director; PSP Dr. Stanton Tri- podis, Foundation Director; PSP Nicholas Tsalis; and PSP John Lygizos. They shared their enthusiasm for the Brotherhood with the Youth, thanked them for their interest, and challenged them to step up and take on more responsibility within the organization. Their presence was a very welcome surprise. Finally, Dessa Stone gave an emotional presentation about the refugee crisis on the Greek Islands. She talked about leadership and humanitarianism, and how Ikarians naturally excel in both. She spoke to the pride and emotion we feel as we dance the Ikariotiko because it is a representation of our ancestor’s strug- gles, triumphs and unceasing love of life. Dessa also provided numerous examples of how far passion, fearless- ness, and kindness can travel. She asked the Youth to embrace these qualities, as they are in- nate to all Ikarians. While the presentation could have left the Youth feeling somber, they were reminded that they are the hope and the future. They were challenged to carry on the legacy and traditions of the Ikarians before them through their dancing, kefi, and their activity with the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood. It was an honor to serve as Youth Governor for another successful Youth Leadership Conference, one that saw many new faces. I look forward to working with those in attendance on the Supreme Lodge, Foundation, at Conventions, and at the Chapter Level. I am as confident as ever that the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood is in good hands.
Ikapia Magazine Page 23 Pramne Youngstown #1 Pramne #1 Youngstown held its annual picnic in June at the Elias home. It was an enjoyable evening of fellowship, food, and Greek music! Meetings will resume in the fall. Julie Christine Rice, daughter of Paul and Diane (Liadis) Rice, twin sister of Allison Marie and grand- daughter of Peter and Mary (Mou- gianis) Liadis, recently received her PhD from Clemson University in
food technology. Her dissertation was: A Practi- cal Guide to Eye Tracking using Quantitative and Qualitative Means. Julie has published eight ar- ticles. She has accepted a position at the Packaging School in Greenville, SC, where she is the academic director for the team. Julie is involved in True Daughters where middle school aged girls are taught to lead a Christ-like life. She also is involved in the Big Sister/Big Brother program. Julie was the recipient of Icarian under- graduate and graduate scholarships. She is a mem- ber of St. John Greek Orthodox Church in Youngstown. Congratulations Dr. Rice! Submitted by Jaclyn Sarah Senich, Pramne chapter treasurer
Pharos Cleveland #3
Hello from Cleveland, Chapter Pharos. We’ve kept Christina is the daughter of John and Anna Maria (Con- busy here by doing some more maintenance to our club tes) Stepanovich, and hall. Thank you to Pittsburgh, Chapter Icaros for host- Stamati is the son of ing their annual golf outing and dance. Our boys had a John Tripodis and Maria great time, and always look forward to this event. (Collaros) Tripodis. Congratulations to our recent graduates here in Cleve- Stamati and Christina land, Angeliki Cintron, Lea Cowin, Sophia Gemelas, will be living in Virginia Katarina Roditis, and Ben Safos. “Kai s’anotera” Beach. They met at an Icarian Convention and We were saddened by the loss of one of our fellow Icar- the rest is history… ians, Ethel Achedafty, wife of Past Supreme President, George Achedafty. May her memory be eternal. Chapter Pharos will be hosting our Panigiri Congratulations to Christina Stepanovich and Stamatis style picnic August 18. Tripodis who were married at Annunciation Greek Or- thodox Cathedral in Norfolk, Virginia on June 23rd. We look forward to seeing you all in DC.
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Bill and Kim Kontoveros and George and Katerina Congratulations to Sophia Alexis Gemelas on her 2018 Karnavas are happy to announce the marriage of their graduation from Bruns- children, Kalli and George. George is the Pan-Ikarian wick High School. Alexis Brotherhood graduated eighth in her District 2 class, Summa Cum Laude Governor, with honors and a mem- grandson ber of NHS in which of the late she was the Community George and Service Representative Eirini senior year. She was Karoutsou extensively involved with and Dorothea The B.E.A.T. (a back- and the late pack video journalism Foti Karnavas. extracurricular program) Kalli is the since sixth grade, Video granddaughter Editing Manager eighth of Vivian and grade, fours years as Journalism Manager, and video- the late James taped BHS varsity football home games. Alexis was an Herouvis; the original members of BHS’s GSA (Gender & Sexuality/ late Dimitri Gay-Straight Alliance) club and Board Member since and Anna Kontoveros; and the great-granddaughter of 2015; participated in Jr. Leadership Medina County ju- the late Past Supreme President Gust Herouvis and nior year; and was a BHS LINK Crew member junior & Bessie, and the late John and Kalliopi Tripodes. senior years. She will attend the University of Cincinnati The wedding took place April 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. this fall entering their Medical Sciences Program. Sophia May they be blessed with a lifetime of health and happi- Alexis is the daughter of Gus & Debbie Gemelas and ness. granddaughter of Sophia (Gerakis) & the late George D. Gemelas of Chapter Drakanon. Και σε ανοτερα!
Pandiki New York #5
On Thursday, May 24, 2018, our District 1 Governor Chrissa Lefes, attended an Awards Ceremony and Dinner at The Center for Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies at Queens College located in Flushing, New York.
Chrissa presented a scholarship award on behalf of the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of New York to a deserving recipient.
Our own PIB President George Paralemos was a graduate of Queens College and in fact was honored as Alumni of the Year at this very event 2 years ago.
Ikapia Magazine Page 25 Pandiki New York #5
On Saturday, May 12, 2018 we had the pleasure of Pandiki Chapter also listening to live American and Greek Blues music at our collected non-perishable Icarian Hall. The American Blues performance was by food items for a local food pantry in conjunction with the Father’s Day event.
Tony Santos and the Blues Conspiracy featuring our very own Basil Safos on the harmonica. A special perfor- mance by Basil’s enormously gifted son Simon followed. The evening was topped off by authentic Rembetika (Greek Blues) played by Dervisi. Food and drinks were included and a good time was had by all.
June 2018, Father’s Day BBQ. In appreciation of all the fathers we hosted a Father’s Day BBQ to bring yet again our members and their families together to enjoy a fun filled afternoon. Stephen and Brenda Lukes are proud to announce the graduation of their son, Theo Lukes form Maspeth High School on June 22, 2018. He is the grandson of Kaliope Lukes and the late Theofanis Lukes of Astoria. At Maspeth he participated in Classic Club, Green Club and Art Club. He received a community service en- dorsement and completed the NYS Advance Regent Diploma with Art Endorse- ment. His family wishes him the best at Queens College. Bravo!!
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Chapter Icaros continues to meet the first Sunday of At the Memorial each month. Our discussions include event planning, Weekend Mini hall maintenance, and decisions on charitable dona- Convention Dance tions. on Sunday, May 27, 2018, Chapter Icaros Recent events include our annual Memorial Weekend honored Despina Mini Convention and a ‘pitarakia cooking demonstra- Xenakis for her many tion’ with Maggie Mamatas on June 3, 2018. years of service and We are happy to report that Victoria Mavrogeorgis has dedication to the volunteered to head this year’s Youth Service Project Pan-Icarian on behalf of Chapter Icaros. Brotherhood. She is an inspiration Congratulations go out to: to us all! Michael Conaboy, 2018 graduate of Bethel Park High School. Jacob Kefalos, 2018 graduate of Woodland Hills High School. Amalia Lardas, 2018 graduate of Pittsburgh Creative and Performing Arts School. Konstantina Lardas, 2018 graduate of Florida Interna- tional University, Cum Laude, College of Education. Jonah Moore, 2018 graduate of Canon McMillan High School. Despina accepting her award with four of her five Eleni Fotini Skezas, 2018 graduate of Duquesne Uni- children, from left, Alex, Mike, Ergetti, and Ted versity School of Law. Christian Tsounos, 2018 graduate of Vincentian Acad- emy High School. Rachel and Zacharia Facaros on the birth of their daughter Savvina Sophia, born June 1, 2018. Captain Dimitri Facaros and Stefania Mavrogeorgi on the birth of their daughter Spyridoula, born June 6, 2018 in Vicenza, Italy. Maria Aivaliotis and Ismael Machado on the birth of their son Justin, born July 8, 2018.
We were greatly saddened by the deaths of Kathleen Kefalos and Mary Mamatas. May their memory be eternal.
We look forward to seeing you all at the PIB Conven- (L-R) Foundation Chair and PSP George Horiates, tion in DC! PSP Mike Aivaliotis, PSP Nick Tsalis, PSP George Koklanaris, Submitted by Chapter Icaros Corresponding Secretary Foundation Director and PSP Stanton Tripodis Anna Aivaliotis enjoy the annual Manners Golf Outing
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Foundation meeting held on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Chapter Icaros’ clubhouse
Emanuel Lardas, Maria Vassilaros, PSP George Koklanaris, and Foundation Director/PSP Stanton Tripodis
Nick Tripodis and Mike Adamos of Cleveland
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Andrew Tsounos, Denny Tsounos, Christine (Lardas) Hudale and past Ikaria Magazine Editor and Barbara “Bunny” Manners Stella Tsounos (Thomas) The Beer Cart Ladies
Supreme Vice President Damianos Skaros, Supreme Secretary Cathy Pandeladis, Antonio Fevola, Supreme President George Paralemos, and Chapter Oinoe 14 Vice President Helene Tripodis Foundation Chair and PSP George Horiates and PSP George Koklanaris
Koula and Theologos Facaros, and Antonio Fevola
Ikapia Magazine Page 29 Icaros Pittsburgh #7
Demetri Xenakis, Mike Xenakis, and Ronnie (Xenakis) Stambolis Yianni Frangos, Hrisoula Mavrophilipos, Captain Dimitri Facaros and Stefania Mavrogeorgi Sarandos Tripoulas (back), Fani Seindanis (front), announce the birth of their daughter Spyridoula, born and Christian Kratsas June 6, 2018 in Vicenza, Italy, where Dimitri is Jonah Constantine Moore graduated with distinguished serving in the JAG Corp honors from Canon McMillan High School in Canons- at Caserma Americana burg, PA on June 8, 2018. Jonah is the son of Frank and Ederle. Monica (Katsaros) Moore, and grandson of Dr. Constan- Proud Grandparents are tine and Sharon Katsaros of Steubenville, Ohio. He was Sophia (Calaboyias) and a member of the National Honor Society, Math Club, John Facaros of Teen Outreach, and Varsity soccer Oakmont, PA, and team. Jonah is a member of Holy Spyridoula Pori and Cross Greek Orthodox Church in Yiannis Mavrogeorgi of Mt. Lebanon, PA where he active- Ikaria, Greece. ly participated in GOYA. A four year starter of his high school soccer team, he was honored as a Christian Tsounos graduated from Vincentian Academy, a PA All-State soccer team member Roman Catholic college preparatory school in Pittsburgh, in his junior and senior year. He PA. Christian was on the honor was also a Region I ODP soccer roll and earned varsity letters in team member during his junior soccer, football, and la crosse. year where he competed in Italy. Jonah will be attending He was also known for enter- the University of Chicago where he will study biochemis- taining his teachers and class- try and be a member of the soccer team. mates with magic. He helped children with special needs learn to play soccer through Eleni Fotini Skezas gradu- the Watson Institute. Christian ated from the Duquesne will be attending Saint Francis University School of Law University in Loretto, PA where this past May. he plans to major in Engineer- Eleni is the daughter of ing. He will also be playing Jacob and Rula Skezas soccer for the Red Flash team. and the granddaughter of Christian is the son of Julie and Fifi and the late Nicholas Andrew Tsounos, and the grand- J. Skezas and Helen and son of Mary (Saphos) and the the late Anthony Stratigos. late George Tsounos.
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Congradulations to Mihalena and Argyroula Kohilas. Daughters of Raquel and Antonios Kohilas, Mihalena was captain of the Grandaughters of Argyroula and Mixalis Kohilas of girls soccer team for 3 years. Magganitis. They graduated from Stagg High School in She will attend Moraine Valley May 2018. College, where she will coin- tinue to compete in soccer, with Both played on the goal to finish with a dental the girls soc- education. cer team, which advanced to The State Finals Tournament in Illinois. Argyroula will also attend Mihalena’s varsity team won Moraine Valley College the Chicago Windy City Ram with the goal of an Classic and were Illinois High education in School Association Regional wine production. Chapions. Mihalena was awarded a scholarship from the 13th district of AHEPA as a 2018 Outstanding Athlete.
PAN-ICARIAN FOUNDATION OF AMERICA Scholarship Recipient Letter of Appreciation
I am writing to express my sincere thanks to the Pan-Icarian Foundation for its generous award in support of furthering my graduate studies. The scholarship contributes to my dissertation research activities in Greece and Cyprus. I wish to communicate my dedication to the Foundation’s mission and in particular its educational initiatives in North America and Greece.
My thanks again for the honor of receiving this generous scholarship.
Best, Dale Pappas Ph.D. Candidate in Modern European History, University of Miami
Ikapia Magazine Page 31 Spanos/Areti Detroit #9 Greetings from Detroit, Spanos/Areti Jason and Anthea (Mourselas) Paul Summer is finally here and we are enjoying the beautiful are elated over the birth of their weather. beautiful daughter On June 23, Alex Tzelepis and Steve Papalas roasted a Katerina Roma Paul in goat for a paneriti at the Ikarian hall. People, the food Las Vegas, NV at 11:59 PM.
Both babies and their mothers are doing great. One day these cousins may celebrate their birth- days together.
On June 30th Nadia Harris, the daughter was great, the parea was amazing and at the end of the of Harry and Christine evening we drew tickets and gave away some awesome Harris, was married gift baskets donated by members. Prizes included wine, to Nikolas Chatzidaki coffee, beer, beach supplies, and fresh roasted nuts and of Greece. They will dried cherries. make their home in Grosse Pointe.
Mr. and Mrs. Nikoals Chatzidaki
Beautiful bride Nadia Harris Chatzidakis
This issue we have a lot of happy news to report.
Cousins Marilyn (Papalas) Balog and Kathy (Papalas) Mourselas are celebrating the birth of their grandchildren, both born on July 5th.
Joe and Elaine (Balog) We are very sad to announce the passing of Leonidas Morsello are the proud Kiliaris. He is survived by his wife Stella, his sons Chris parents of adorable Dean and Tony, and their wives and children. May his memory Gregory Morsello born at be eternal. 11:25 PM in Royal Oak, MI. Whether you are going to Ikaria or staying close to home, have a wonderful, safe summer. Submitted by Katherine Mourselas
Page 32 Ikapia Magazine Atheras Philadelphia #12 Chapter Atheras was busy despite the winter storms in our area. We hosted our Annual Super Bowl Hoagie Niko Gasparinatos sale. GO EAGLES! The club house was packed with proudly Philadelphia Eagle Fans! It was a beautiful experience holds our banner to celebrate the Eagles victory with all our Atheras brothers and sisters. We had strong participation on March 25th for the Parade in Philadelphia. We hosted a Palm Sunday Fish Luncheon. It was a fulilling way to start of our Holy Week. We recently hosted our Annual Father's Day Picnic. It's always nice to share a burger with our fellow members and a great start to summer. Kalo Kalokairi! See everyone in Washington!
Chapter Atheras had a strong representation at the March 25th Greek Independence Day Parade
George Horiates, Marina Horiates, Waiting for the parade to start: Nicholas Kokolis, Androniki PSP George G. Horiates, and Timothy G. Horiates Horiates, Nicholas Kokolis
Chapter President and his wife, Ourania Pasamihalis, Lisa Horiates, Kaliope Kokolis, Nick and Denise Gasparinatos Kaliope Karapalides, John Pylaras
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Probably our youngest Philadelphia Eagles Fan in attendance at our annual Super Bowl Hoagie Sale! Stavroula Pasamihalis with her parents Ioanna Manolis, Andreana Karapalides, Nick S. and Ourania Pasamihalis Vasilia Kokolis, Argyro Pylaras, Alex Pylaras, Nicholas Kokolis, Kosta Manolis, John Vlastakis, Stella Vlastakis, Aleko Manolis, Mathew Manolis, Vangeli Karapalides, Manoli Vlastakis, Antonia Pylaras, Kyriaki Pylaras Philadelphia Eagle fans Cathy Horiates and Kaliope Kokolis
Father’s Day Picnic
Nickolaos and Denise Gasparinatos are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter, Christina, from Pennsauken High School. Christina plans on Easter Sunday Chapter Atheras youth attending Camden County College to major in Forensic Chemistry.
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A small but mighty and energetic group of Ikarians Summer events included celebrated Earth Day at the LA County Arboretum and Dodgers Baseball and 4th of Gardens where they enjoyed a guided tour of various July at the Hollywood Bowl landscapes, including those reminiscent of our beautiful with the Go-Go’s and LA island. Philharmonic.
Sophia, Peter and Alexander James
On May 5th, we hosted the Supreme Lodge for their last meeting of the 2017-18 season. Members enjoyed brunch while meeting the officers and hearing about the many endeavors the Brotherhood has undertaken and the plans it has for the future. On that note, we are very happy to report that our membership more than doubled in 2018 and we would like to thank all of our existing Helene and and new members for joining us. The future is bright John Tripodis with their support! June was an exciting month for our chapter as we were proud to support the Los Angeles Greek Film Festival as a Community Affiliate. Our membership was invited to all screenings and two lucky members were winners of an All-Access pass that allowed additional access to the star-studded opening and closing events. Our donation supported Ikarian filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, and actors whose films were chosen as official selec-
tions to the festival. This year we presented JAMAICA (TZAMAÏKA) by Ikarian director Andreas Morfonios (pictured with our group and artistic director, Aris Kato- podis). Also, filmmaker Geor- gios Fourtounis was awarded a scholarship for his screenplay PROMETHEUS to help fund his project. Also, making his 3rd appearance on screen at LAGFF was Ilias Moulas in this year’s OURANIA.
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Lastly, we extend our condolences to the families of Our delegates to the youth convention, Erini Katopodis Themistokles Katsaros and Peter G. Tripodes who both and Stelanie Tripodis, held over Memorial Day weekend, passed away in June. May their memories be eternal. would like to share the following about their experience in Pittsburgh. I had only been to one Youth Convention before this one, when I was 19, in Cleveland, Ohio. I remember it being a wonderful, enriching experience back then, but also that Congratulations are in order for Nikolas Tripodis there weren’t too many people in my age range. When I (Ioannis and Helene (Santos/Skavdis) Tripodis) who returned this year I was pleasantly surprised at how many graduated from young Ikarians arrived to participate. It was great see- South Pasadena High School. ing that they were passionate about connecting to their He has excelled academically, culture and keeping the spirit of the Brotherhood going. musically, and in sports. I met up with cousins I didn’t get to see often, but also made friendships with Ikarians I had never met before, In the fall, Niko will attend and bonded with over similar upbringings and heritage. Belmont University in My favorite part of the trip was probably seeing the Nashville, Tennessee, archive. Dozens of us searching through old photos for a majoring in familiar last name or face felt humbling and gave gravity Commercial Music. to how old this organization is and how much history it holds. I was also very inspired by the charity/humani- tarian projects I heard about in different chapters. I felt proud that we use our traditions to not only to celebrate ourselves, but to pass our natural filoxenia on to others. Niko also received his ~Erini Katopodis Eagle Scout Award on This was my first youth convention that I had attended Sept. 19, 2017 at the and I went as a delegate for my chapter. It was much Greater Los Angeles Area smaller which made it a lot easier to meet new people Council. and connect with other delegates from around the States. My favorite part of the trip was probably spending time with my cousins from different parts of the country that I only normally get to see in Greece or at the bigger con- ventions. Overall, I loved seeing the passion that all the youth delegates had for being Icarian and their drive to keep the culture and traditions alive. ~Stelanie Tripodis Page 36 Ikapia Magazine Lefkas Washington DC-Baltimore #16
Hello Brothers and Sisters! Lefkas is busy preparing for the 2018 Washington DC Convention at the Washington Grand Hyatt!! Please book your rooms now for Labor Day weekend 2018 at www.Pan-icariandc2018.com
The Convention planning committee hard at work.
Konstantinos D. Manolis graduated from Fallston High Phaedra Tsantes Manikas graduated from Stone Ridge School in Fallston, MD, in June. He is the son of School of the Sacred in Demetrios and Toula Manolis, and grandson of Ioanna Bethesda, Maryland in and the late Konstantinos Manolis and Alexandros and June. She is the daughter Argero Pylaras. of Demetra S. Tsantes He participated in the and Karolos S Manikas, Spring Track and Cross and the granddaughter of Country club. He re- Mary Tsarna Tsantes and ceived an honors cord the late Stelios J Tsantes for Maryland scholar. and Chryssa He will be attending (Zachariou) and the late Harford Community Spiros Manikas. College in the Fall. She will be attending Virginia Tech in the Fall.
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It was a special day when Georgia Eleni was baptized Pictured left to right is Tia Politis, Rodopi Chasoulidi, on June 2, 2018, at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Elena Kaiser and Morgan Kaiser. Church, in Dayton, Ohio. Her godmothers are sisters, Elea and Tia Karras.
During the youth conference in Pittsburgh, the girls were able to meet Icarian brothers and sisters from all across the United States. They had the opportunity to learn more about their ancestors while visiting the Archives and involve themselves within this great community. From exploring the city of Pittsburgh with new friends to danc- ing all night, it was a weekend to remember. This silly picture captures the day of joy for the family. Georgia is the daughter of Dessine and Andrew Ziehler and baby sister to Matthew and Zaharoula. Her grandparents are Matthew and Jacqueline Kaiser, and great-grandmother, Dessine Fricioni. A century ago Georgia's ancestors came to America from the village of Karavostamon, Ikaria
Pictured left to right are Ioanna Monalis, Tia Politis, Elena Kaiser, Morgan Kaiser, Rodopi Chasoulidi. Friends having a great time during the youth conference.
Page 38 Ikapia Magazine Helios Clearwater #19
Greetings from Helios Chapter!
At our April meeting we were entertained by Cole Kountoupis, son of Sarantos and Vicky Kountoupis, as he played his favorite songs on the violin and treated us to his special rendition of the Ikariotiko! We look forward to hearing more beau- tiful melodies from this very talented young man!
Christos Davis, Froso Pastis, Nickie Mercier, Argie Sourvanos
We are all greatly saddened by the passing of long time Helios member Helen Contogianes. May her memory be eternal.
We wish everyone a great summer and Good Luck to our Brothers and Sisters of Lefkas Chapter of Baltimore, MD on the Washington D.C Convention!
Daniel and Clara Kaster with Tony and Eleni Andrews
Despina and John Kantounis with Carole Foundoulis and son Bill Foundoulis
Helios Chapter is hosting the 42nd Annual Glendi Weekend and Golf Tournament, on President’s Day Weekend, February 16-18, 2019, in beautiful Clearwater, Florida. Hope to see you all then!
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An educational dance conference that takes place every two years, KLIRONOMIA provides a venue for Greek folkloric culture to be studied, developed, and practiced. This year’s participants, consisting of dance groups from all over U.S. and Canada, had this seminar sold out in no time! With over 300 dancers, ages 14-35, and the traditional music group XOROSTALITES, directly from Greece. The energy was high and the kefi unreal at the University of Toronto! Chapter president Renos Manolis, Ilias Mavrikis, Vassilis Messaritakis
Traditional IKARIAN dances and music were explored and taught during the conference’s opening day, by Vassilis Messaritakiswho teaches at Greece’s Syllogos Artemis Tavropoleos. Toronto also had the pleasure of welcoming laouto player and fellow Ikarian Ilias Mavrikis. Ilias is a member of XOROSTALITES.
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Greetings from Indiana!
We hope that everyone is enjoying their summer and look forward to see everyone at the upcoming convention in Washington!
Chapter N'ikaria was happy to march alongside Chicago's Chapter Foutrides in the annual Greek Independence Day Parade in Chicago.
On June 3rd our chapter hosted a picnic in Munster, Indiana. Many members from Indiana and Chi- cago attended. It was a beautiful day where we gathered, ate, and played softball. Our chapter is pleased to announce graduations of our younger members. We wish them all the best of luck on their future endeavors.
John Pantelis Dalis Georgeos graduated graduated from Purdue from University Purdue where he University majored in with a Business. degree in Mechanical Engineering.
George Skavdis graduated from On May 12, Symone Tripodis, Whiting High School and will be daughter of Dino and Connie Tripodis, attending Ivy Technical School. married Ian Sherwood, son of Craig and Deborah Sherwood. The ceremony took place at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Chicago with a reception following at The Drake Hotel. Symone is the granddaughter of Dennis Tripodis and the late Stella Tripodis.
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Chapter Panagia - Buffalo, New York has had a busy We look forward to seeing our Ikarian Brothers and Spring and Summer Sisters at the upcoming National Convention! while enjoying the weather along the Great Lakes. Our members have gathered for many family parties and barbeques where we discussed the
Brotherhood events and efforts achieved throughout the year.
Many of our members attended the Pittsburgh mini-convention and Youth Conference which was held on Memorial Day weekend. It was a great event that we enjoyed very much!
Nicholas Marcello, 11 yrs old, competed in the NYS Babe Ruth Tournament with his travel baseball team from North Buffalo. “Nick” had a great tournament and ended the tournament with a batting average of .700! Philip Marcello was busy this spring volunteering at our Buffalo Hellenic Orthodox Church of An- nunciation as an altar boy and at the annual Greek Festival. Philip also had a great baseball season, pitching a no hitter for his Olmsted High School Var- sity team! We are very proud of both Philip and Nick’s accomplishments and look forward to their upcoming seasons!
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Greetings from Southeastern Virginia! We hope everyone has had a wonderful summer!
Our chapter held our annual fundraiser of selling illuminarios for the procession of Holy and Great Friday at the Annunciation Cathe- dral in Norfolk, VA. Proceeds were awarded to two seniors from our community’s dance troupe for the Annette Mavrophilipos Memorial Dance scholarship. Annette was a beloved dance teacher in our community and a beloved founding member of our chapter.
We are excited in seeing and dancing with ev- eryone in Washington DC for the convention!
Sharing our Ikarian love, the Smith, Mavrophilipos and (Pedos) Bredologos families
(Photo at right) Erini, Alexander and Evangelia (Pedos) Bredologos, and Stella and Penelope (Mavrophilipos) Smith
Ikapia Magazine Page 43 in memory of
Nicholas G. Tratas
Our beloved Nick Tratras passed away peacefully on his own law firm with two friends. Nick’s successful law May 22, 2018. He was a loving husband, father and career lasted over 51 years where he primarily concen- grandfather to his family and devoted friend and mentor trated on corporate and contract law. During this time, to those who knew he served as treasurer for many years for the Northwest him best. Houston Bar Association. Nick was born on Besides practicing law, Nick was an active member of the November 4, 1935 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Houston and in Warren, Ohio, to very involved George and Calliope member of the Tratras and grew up Pan-Icarian in Verona, Brotherhood of Pennsylvania. After America. graduating from He was a Verona High School founding mem- in 1954, he enlisted ber of the chap- in the US Navy and ter in Houston, spent the next four Texas, years serving as an Aviation Electronics Technician and Kavo Papas, Greek translator for the US Navy for the Suez Canal having served Peace Treaty talks. as chapter After proudly serving his country, Nick returned to president for the United States where he attended Youngstown State several years. University and received his B.S in Economics. In 1962, He also dedi- while still attending Youngstown, Nick married fellow cated time on a Ikarian Kiki Kotsagrelos, from Pittsburgh, PA. In 1963, national level as Legal Counsel for the Supreme Lodge, the couple made the decision to move to the “isolated Convention Chairman and the Pan-Icarian Foundation for outpost” of Houston, Texas ,where Nick worked as an many years. adjuster for Allstate Insurance while attending the Uni- Besides his family, Nick’s passion was golf. Over the versity of Houston Law School. He graduated from law years, he made four holes in one. school in 1966 and ultimately made the decision to open Nick is survived by his wife of 56 years, Kiki; his daughter Nicole and son-in-law Bill Androutsopoulos of Lawrenceville, Georgia, and son George and daughter-in- law Kim Tratras of Houston Texas. He also was a loving Papou to grandson Nicholas Geno Tratras.
The family would like to express gratitude for everyone’s love and support during this time of loss. May his memory be eternal.
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Helen (Eleni) Fakaros Tyler Helen Georgiopoulos Contogianes
In the early morning on April 23rd 2018, we lost Helen Georgiopoulos our family’s Matriarch, Helen (Eleni) Fakaros Tyler. Contogianes (87) was born Helen was a very special and unique person. She was in Jackson Heights, NY on a Mom, a Yia Yia, a Sister, a Nouna and even a Thea May 31, 1931. She passed Nouna and from our American side – Auntie. Her peacefully on July 5, 2018 nickname from the Detroit Ikarians was the "Sunshine at Sabal Palms Health Care Lady" as she was the only member of the sunshine Center. She grew up in committee. Helen was the one who would send get Queens with her two sis- well cards, flowers, and of course make all the phone ters, Lillian and Dorothy. calls to those in need. The family remained close Helen was the one who on any visit made sure you together all their lives. were well fed even if you weren't hungry, the perfect When Dorothy's family left example of Ikarian Queens and moved to Port hospitality. At family Jefferson, NY, the others gatherings and parties followed, including she was the one you Yia-ya and ProYia-ya. wanted to be close to Mom and dad then moved so you could enjoy her to Clearwater, FL in 1979 to join her sisters who had great stories, her beauti- already relocated. ful personality and in- My mother loved to travel and play golf with my dad. fectious laugh. Though They had many, many happy and healthy years together. Helen became very She is preceded in death by her husband, Nick. and son, limited in her mobility John. She is survived by her daughter, Irene, as well as and not able to get out many cousins, nephews, nieces, great-nieces and great- as much, she had a very nephews. active social life. The telephone never stopped May her memory be eternal ringing! Her phone was literally the doorway to ev- Submitted lovingly by her daughter Irene Contogianes eryone near and far. She always had time for you and was always interested in your news. Never a birthday, name-day or anniversary forgotten. Our Mom was the one WE all went to for advice, comfort, street smarts, her wonderful humor and southern slang. With no for- mal education, she unknowingly became a psycholo- gist, therapist and doctor to many. Helen was born on July 14th 1936 in Detroit to Mi- chael Fakaros and Stamatoula Kouvdou who had left Rahes Ikaria to make their lives in the United States as many Ikarians did. She was very involved in the Ikari- an community and her Church. Helen is survived by Michael, Debbie, Elena and Katerina Tyler of Michi- gan; Thea, Ilias, Lefteris and Giannis Parikos of Nas, Ikaria, brother Nicholas Fakaros, her nieces, nephews and goddaughter, and all of you who she considered dear friends and loved ones. She will be missed. Να ειμαστε καλα να την θυμομαστε!
Ikapia Magazine Page 45 in memory of
Nicholas G. Lardas
Nicholas G. Lardas, age 93 of Ann Arbor, passed away on June 2, 2018. Nick was born on June 10, 1924 to parents George and Kyriakoula (Lillian) Lardas in Breckenridge, Pennsylvania. He spent his childhood surrounded by his siblings Anna, Elizabeth, and Jack in East Chicago, Indiana. When Nick was eight years old his father sent Lillian with the four siblings to Ikaria, the ancestral home, during the Great Depression years where it was more economical. After four years the family moved back to America. Shortly after Nick graduated from high school in Indiana, he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served during World War II. Once he was discharged from the service, Nick moved to Ann Arbor, Michigan and enrolled as a student at the University of Michigan where he would graduate with a degree in architecture and design. He met Betty Perros who became his wife in 1951. Together they raised three children George, Mark, and Peter. Nick worked as an Architect and builder in the Ann Arbor area for many years. After retirement his wife, Nick with his wall of family and friends Betty, encouraged Nick to take a writing course at the Washtenaw Community College. Nick used this new skill to write a book of short stories and poems entitled "Ikaria Remembered" and dedicated it to Betty. His brother, Jack Lardis, did the artwork for the book. Nick is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Betty Lardas; his children Fr. George (Ann) Lardas, Mark Lardas, and Peter (Christala) Lardas; his grandchildren Xenia, Nicholas (Khadijah), James (Karen), John, Nicholas (Pilar), William, Benjamin, and Catherine (Michael); his great-grandchildren Eiliyah Lardas and Helena Sotiropou- los ; his brother Jack (Shirley) Lardis; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. His sisters Anna Alice and Elizabeth Zarna; and his daughter-in-law Janet Lardas preceded Nicholas in death. Memorial donations can be made in Nick's honor to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Iconography Fund.
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