Winter 2010 Magazine

VOLUME 32 • NUMBER 125 • WINTER 2009-2010

ΟΡΓΑΝΟΝ ΤΩΝ ΑΠΑΝΤΑΧΟΥ ΙΚΑΡΙΩΝ OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA AND THE PAN-ICARIAN FOUNDATION

THE PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD YOUTH THE 6TH ANNUAL YOUTH CONFERENCE LEADING THE WAY CLEARWATER, FL

Inside Features:

Youth Conference Recap p. 14

Scholarship Applications p. 21

Christopher Passodelis p. 61 April 1, 1932 - January 2, 2010

The Importance of 2012 p. 66 Ikapia Magazine Page 1 IKARIA MAGAZINE IS A PUBLICATION OF THE PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA, “ICAROS” PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 460 Palm Island SE, Clearwater, FL 33767 Telephone: 727-447-2715 Email: [email protected] 2009-2010 SUPREME OFFICERS OF THE PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD

SUPREME PRESIDENT SONJA STEFANADIS 460 Palm Island SE, Clearwater, FL 33767 Telephone: 727-447-2715 Email: [email protected]

SUPREME VICE PRESIDENT, NIKOLAOS J. PASAMIHALIS 1756 Gross Avenue, Pennsauken , NJ 08110 Telephone: (c) 609-502-0524, (h) 856-662-7426 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] SUPREME SECRETARY, GEORGE KOKLANARIS 22236 Harlan, Grosse Ile , MI 48138 Telephone: (w) 734-283-1277, (h) 734-676-9307 Email: [email protected] SUPREME TREASURER /DATABASE MGR., E. TERRY PLATIS 321 S. Sangamon, #808, Chicago , IL 60607 Telephone: (h) 312-563-0036 (m) 917-941-4233 (w) 312-861-2044 Email: [email protected] COUNSELOR, SOPHIA SAKOUTIS 1325 Inverness Lane, Schererville, IN 46375 Telephone: 219-864-4315 Email: [email protected]

2007-2008 FOUNDATION OFFICERS Pan-Icarian Foundation P.O. Box 79037 Pittsburgh, PA 15216-0037 Chairman Socrates Koutsoutis, 1757 Elton Road, Suite 210 Silver Spring, MD 20903 301-439-7788 [email protected] Vice Chairman C.D. “Gus” Yiakas, 1248 Via Coronel, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 310-378-3984 [email protected] Director Chris Aivaliotis, 222 Park Square Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 (w) 412-828-9666 (ext 30) [email protected] Director PNP John A. Lygizos, 1150 Griswold, Suite 2400 Detroit, MI 48226 313-921-7477 [email protected] Director Costa Mavrophilipos, 1206 Oakcroft Drive, Lutherville, MD 21093 410-321-0611 [email protected] Foundation Secretary Maria Vassilaros, P.O. Box 79037 Pittsburgh, PA 15216-0037 412-563-0547 [email protected]

DISTRICT 1- Governor George Paralemos, 58-03 202 Street, Bayside, NY 11364 Telephone: 718-781-1491 Email: [email protected] DISTRICT 2- Governor Michelle Kotsagrelos, 1083 Surrey Woods Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102 Telephone: 412-680-1416 Email: [email protected] DISTRICT 3- Governor Athena Siringas, 1441 St. Antoine, 12th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 Telephone: (w) 313-224-6642 Email: [email protected] DISTRICT 4- Governor Nicole Androutsopoulos, 1145 Sunhill Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Telephone: 770-339-4064 Email: [email protected] DISTRICT 5- Governor Athena Tsarnas Pugliese, 44 Broadway, Los Gatos, CA 95030 Telephone: 408-395-2923 Email: [email protected] DISTRICT 6- Governor Damianos Skaros, 941 North Blossom Road, Elma, NY 14059 Telephone: 716-668-4985 Email: [email protected]

Scholarship Chairman - Steve Stratakos, 9305 S. 85th Court, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 708-430-6439 [email protected] Web Manager - Dean S. Tripodes CEO, Baywalk Web Dev. 2400 N. Lincoln Ave. Altadena, CA 91001 800-927-8841 [email protected] Ikaria Magazine Editor - Niki Plutis Salame, 1770 Douglas Ave. Dunedin, FL 34698 727-733-8401 [email protected] Ikaros Cover: Artist Unkown "Icarus" Stone Carving Page 2 Ikapia Magazine PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA “ICAROS” 460 Palm Island SE, Clearwater, FL 33767 Headquarters of the Supreme Lodge January, 2010 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear Brothers and Sisters: In closing, as we commit to protect, preserve and promote our Icarian heritage, join us in helping our As we welcome 2010, we also welcome the newly organization grow. Should you have relatives or elected and re-elected chapter officers. It has been friends that qualify for membership, but may reside said that: in areas that we do not have established chapters, “Promises made today are commitments please feel free to forward me their names and for the future.” contact information.

As our officers take their oath of office, each prom- Best wishes for the New Year and thank you for ises to uphold the laws, rules and mandates of the your support, Pan Icarian Brotherhood making a commitment for Sonja B. Stefanadis, SP the future. However, officers alone cannot accom- plish our goals, we need the support of our members. Only by stressing the work of the Pan Icarian Broth- erhood and the Pan Icarian Foundation, will we be able to encourage our family and friends of Icarian heritage to sign up as members.

Since my last report in October, the Supreme Lodge held their meetings in Hollywood, California (Octo- ber 2009) and in Clearwater, Florida during the weekend of January 16, 2010. Included in the business agenda of our latest meeting was the im- provement of our pan-icarian.com website; the Icarian cookbook and the upcoming conventions in Detroit, 2010, and in California, 2011. Helios Chapter #19 also hosted the Icarian Youth Leader- ship Conference, which was well attended. The conference proved successful thanks to the co- chairs, Diana Plutis and Stephanie Tseperkas along with national youth leadership chair, Cathy Pandeladis.

By mid November, I was able to visit twenty (20) of our twenty-seven (27) chapters. The remaining seven (7) should be visited in the next several months. I ask that the chapters continue to work with their liaison officer of the Supreme Lodge in order to keep your members up to date with the latest Icarian news.

Ikapia Magazine Page 3 PAN ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA “ICAROS” PAN ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA “ICAROS” SUPREME SECRETARY REPORT FOR SUPREME LODGE DISTRICT 1 - GOVERNOR REPORT MEETING III - CLEARWATER B EACH, FLORIDA Happy New Year! I hope that you had a safe and happy holiday season and look forward to seeing and working with you throughout the coming year.

Brothers and Sisters, Chapter Pandiki I would like to first extend to the members of the Helios On Sunday, October 4, 2009, I attended a fundraiser that Chapter my thanks for once again hosting the Supreme was organized by members of Pandiki for a young Icarian Lodge, accommodating and inspiring our Youth by that has fallen ill and is in financial need. The fundraiser hosting the Youth Conference and putting on one of the was well attended and over $10,000 was raised. best Icarian dinner dances in the lower 48 states…. I hear On Saturday, October 10, 2009, Pandiki Chapter #5 held the members of our lost tribe in Alaska really put on a their annual show… but I digress. Fall Dinner CORRESPONDENCE AND MINUTES Dance. This year the dance The minutes of the Hollywood CA. were produced and was given in distributed electronically to the Lodge in November of honor of 09. S.P Stefanadis and Counselor Sakoutis suggested Brother corrections of both a substantive and grammatical nature. Kostantinos These corrections were made and are now available for (Gus) Safos review. for all his years On October 24th, 2009 official correspondence was sent to of service and PNC Bank regarding the additions and deletions of Lodge dedication to officers following our elections in September. our club. During the Additionally a letter was sent electronically in mid December of 09 by this office to our Chapter Presidents dinner aspect of reminding them of need for elections and their responsi- the event bility to report any changes to the Lodge. Brother Safos LIASON DUTIES was presented with an award Over Thanksgiving weekend I attended the Glendi by President sponsored by the Chicago Chapter at Niko’s Banquet Lefkie Fradelos- facility. I met with Chicago’s officers as well as those Hunt. from neighboring Indiana. On Saturday, Earlier in November my local chapter, George Spanos/ October 17, Areti Detroit had the privilege of hosting a luncheon for 2009, the Youth SL President Sonja Stefanadis. In addition we in Detroit Association hosted their annual Oktoberfest. The Leshi are meeting monthly to plan and prepare the upcoming was turned into a German pub, serving their guests ice Convention. cold beer, Sincerely, hot dogs, George N.Koklanaris, Supreme Secretary sausages and hot pretzels. On Friday, November 20, 2009, Chapter Pandiki held a one of its most important meetings in the Chapter’s history. During the meeting many issues were discussed. Page 4 Ikapia Magazine PAN ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF A MERICA “I CAROS” DISTRICT 1 - GOVERNOR REPORT

However, the important topic of discussion was Pandiki’s with recent transition to a 501 © 3 nonprofit organization. compli- Also preparations are being made to bring the convention mentary to New York in 2012. champagne. On Sunday, December 10, 2009, Chapter Pandiki hosted There was a delicious spaghetti “Makaronada” dinner and plenty of “Loukoumades”. As always these events provide an dancing opportunity for all the members to congregate and through the morning hours. socialize. Chapter Atheras On Wednesday, December 23, 2009, the Pandiki Youth Association hosted their first “School Is Out” party. As On Friday, October 30, 2009, Chapter Atheras held their always, the Youth turned out in large numbers. Keep up annual Halloween Party. Everyone showed up in their the good work costumes with the spirit of eating, drinking and dancing George Vatougios until the morning hours. A children’s Halloween Party, and Peter was held a few days later. Preparations are still being Panagopoulos! made for their upcoming Dinner Dance, which will be held on February 13, 2010. This Dinner Dance will mark On Sunday, Decem- the chapter’s 70 year anniversary. ber 27, 2009, Chap- ter Pandiki hosted a Chapter Nea Ikaria blood drive to help On Saturday, November 28, 2009, Chapter New Ikaria out our community held a Loukoumades fundraiser to help raise money to hospitals. More than 30 Icarian’s showed up to donate keep their club operating. As always many Icarians took blood. Every donation part at this important event. helps to save up to three lives. On Saturday, December 5, 2009, Chapter New Ikaria hosted a Giouvesti Dinner. It was an opportunity for all On Tuesday, December the members to congregate and socialize. 29, 2009, Santa made a special visit to bring On Thursday, December 31, 2009, Chapter Nea Ikaria presents to the children held a New Year’s Eve Dance at their local church of Pandiki and the community hall. Many Icarians and Greeks from the greater community. The community attended the dance. They had a great time children feasted on ringing in 2010, and dancing their way into the New Year. goodies and treats, and all went home with a Chapter Lefkas special Santa gift. On Saturday, November 21, 2009, Chapter Lefkas held On Thursday, December 31, 2009, Chapter Pandiki held their annual Dinner Dance at their local church commu- its annual New Year’s Eve Gala. Many Icarians chose to nity hall. The dance was well attended. It was an opportu- ring in nity to feel like you were at an Icarian Festival. the New Due to a sever snowstorm, Chapter Lefkas had to cancel Year with their annual election meeting and Christmas Party that friends was scheduled to take place on Sunday, December 20, and 2009. Hopefully, I will be able to join them when they family. A pick a new date. delicious dinner was Respectfully Submitted, served along George Paralemos District Governor #1

Ikapia Magazine Page 5 PAN ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA “ICAROS” PAN ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA “ICAROS” DISTRICT 2 - GOVERNOR REPORT DISTRICT 4 - GOVERNOR REPORT

Happy New Year! Dear Brothers and Sisters, My name is Michelle Marie Kotsagrelos and at the 106th District #4 wishes all a Happy New Year! Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America’s Supreme Conven- The South has been busy again! tion in Cleveland, Ohio, I was elected as District 2 Governor. Houston I am your liaison to the Supreme Lodge. My job is to help you strive to be the best you can be. The Supreme In October the chapter was visited by Supreme President Lodge’s goals this year are to have the chapters collect Sonja Stefanadis. The chapter hosted a luncheon on her and submit per capita in a timely manner and to have the behalf and the group enjoyed the “parea” that only chapters meet regularly and to communicate with the Ikarians can provide. The chapter also helped celebrate a Supreme Lodge. milestone with several members working tirelessly in hosting their church’s 43rd Annual Greek Festival. Even I am looking forward to visiting my liaison chapters the youngest members contributed to the cause when they (Pramne #1 (Youngtown, OH), V.I. Chembithes #2 made their debut as folk dancers for the occasion. In (Akron, OH), Daedalos #4 (Warren, OH), Doliche #6 November the group hosted another successful and (Steubenville, OH) Icaros #7 (Pittsburgh, PA), and profitable fundraiser with their annual bake sale. Appar- Christ E. Aivaliotis #17 (Columbus, OH)) this coming ently the entire Greek community looks forward to this year. Please include me in your mailings and/or e-mail particular sale as they get ready for the holidays. The year communications, so I know what your chapter is doing ended with members spending time with family and and I can come to visit during a meeting, as well as, a friends and the hope for a bright 2010. social activity. I am here to help. My contact information is as follows: Michelle Marie Kotsagrelos Atlanta 1083 Surrey Woods Road Bethel Park, PA 15102 Just like Houston, Atlanta members showed their hard 412-680-1416 (cell) work and dedication by working at their annual Greek 412-831-7285 (home) Festival. In November, Supreme President Sonja 412-350-3740 (work) Stefanadis brought her traveling show to town. Members [email protected] attended a dinner in her honor where the group was introduced to some of the new innovative ideas she is Please share what is happening with your chapter via the directing the Brotherhood toward. The New Year expects IKARIA MAGAZINE and your “free” website. to be bright with the election of new officers and promise of new members.

Sincerely, Michelle Marie Kotsagrelos Wilmington District 2 Governor Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America There are presently no comments to report.

Respectfully Submitted, Nicole T. Androutsopoulos District Governor #4

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President Sonja Stefanadis called the meeting to order at $50,000.00 invested in two CD’s. 9:05 a.m. The meeting began with prayer after which Vice President Pasamihalis reported that his home President Stefanadis thanked the host chapter, Oinoe for chapter, Atheras, had just finished completion of a its hospitality and for hosting the Supreme Lodge. website which would be linked and could be accessed on the National Brotherhood Website. Those in Attendance President Stefanadis Supreme Lodge: reported on attending the President Sonja Stefanadis, SAE meeting in Washington Vice President Nikolas D.C. on September 17th, Pasamihalis, Secretary George 2009. N. Koklanaris, Treasurer E. Terry Platis, Counselor Sophia Governors Reports: Sakoutis, District Gov. 3 Athina Siringas, District Gov.5 Gov. George Paralemos Athena Charnas Pugliese (not present) submitted a report to the Lodge which Host Chapter: was read into the record. See attached report. Gus Yiakas, Dr. Nikita Tripodes, Argyro Yiakas, Nicolas Gov. Michele Kotsagrelos (not present) submitted a James, Demosthenes Yiakas, report to the Lodge which Anthony Horaites, Costatino was read into the record. See Yiakas, Sophia Sakoutis, Jim attached report. Horaites, John Pamphilis Joyce Gov. Damianos Skaros (not Pamphilis, Steve Saphos, present) submitted a report Helene Tripodis, Georgia which was read into the Tripodis, Maria Katsas Gittings, record. See attached report. Fotis Karnavas Counselor Sophia Sakoutis Approval of Convention reported she would review the Minutes / Cleveland proposed contract for the A motion was made by Athina Hollywood convention upon Siringas to approve the minutes its submittal for approval by of the Cleveland, Supreme the Host chapter. Lodge Convention. (Minutes were prepared by PSP Dr. Stan Tripodis and distributed to Youth Leadership: the Lodge prior to the meeting in Hollywood for review.) Youth Chairs Cathy Pandeladis, Diana Plutis and Motion was 2nd by Terry Platis. Motion passed unani- Stephanie Tseperkas informed President Stefanadis that mously. the 2010 conference would be held in Clearwater Beach, Florida on January 16th at Shephard’s Resort. Approval of Supreme Lodge Meeting No 1. Sept 7, 2009 New Business: Upgrades to Brotherhood Website: Motion by Athina Siringas to approve minutes of the Supreme Lodge meeting No. 1 held the Monday follow- Following a presentation prepared by Dean Tripodis of ing the close of the Cleveland Convention. Motion was Baywalk Development, the Lodge unanimously agreed 2nd by Nikolas James. Motion passed unanimously. (Motion made by Gov. Athina Siringas, 2nd by VP Officer Reports: Secretary George N. Koklanaris reported Pasamihalis) to authorize the full upgrade of the Brother- that there was no correspondence received by the Lodge hood Website as set forth in the proposal prepared by to review. Baywalk Development (see attached proposal of October 9th 2009). Cost of the upgrade to the Brotherhood is Treasurer Platis reported that the Lodge currently had $3,995.00. some $45,000 in its checking account and another

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A second proposal to post obituaries via a 3rd party tion will be shared with the chapters as it becomes hosting site was tabled. available. Icarian Memorial Prayer: Hellenic Affairs: President Stefanadis reported that PSP John Sakoutis and Following discussion, the Lodge agreed to prepare a former magazine editor Stella Thomas are working on a Letter of Introduction for Hellenic Affairs Rep. Costas simple memorial Frangos. The letter prayer to be used would seek to during memorial identify Brother services for members Frangos as a duly of the Brotherhood. authorized represen- tative of the Brother- Icarian Cookbook: hood but would also Jackie Moraitis and preclude him from Tim Leakas of our forming binding Columbus chapter are agreements with out co-chairing the prepa- first receiving written ration of an Icarian authorization from Cookbook. Recipes the Lodge. will be solicited from the entire Brotherhood. Archives: Joanne Melacrinos, Constitution and Archivist for the Bylaws: Brotherhood, will be Vice President contacted to check on Pasamihalis reported the possibility of past records of the Lodge being housed that the updating of the Brotherhood Bylaws and Consti- at headquarters. tution, undertaken by then Gov., now Treasurer, Terry Platis has been completed and distributed to the lodge. Scholarships: Steve Stratakos, scholarship chair, has announced 41 Blue Zone CD’s: undergraduate and 11 graduate scholarships are to be Vice President Pasamihalis reported that the Lodge was awarded this year. given several promotional video discs (6 minutes in duration) by Dr. Archel Georgiou of the Blue Zones Foundation: Project. The cd’s are promotional pieces for the upcoming Foundation Vice-Chair Gus Yiakas reported that 2010 follow up on the Blue Zones which will be shown on scholarships would be half of those granted the previous Public Television. The lodge will distribute the cd’s to as year unless additional funding was received from the many chapters as possible. chapters. Brother Yiakas also indicated that the Founda- tion was preparing to hire specialized legal counsel to 2012 Celebration: help to advise the Foundation. He also indicated the fund There is nothing to report as of yet. Vice President raising efforts carried out by Foundation would continue. Pasamihalis recommended that the magazine should publish small articles on the upcoming celebration as a Next Meeting: means of developing support and interest for the occa- President Stefanadis informed the Lodge that the next sion. S.L. meeting would take place in Tarpon Springs, Fla. the 16th of January, 2010. Education/Study Abroad: President Stefanadis asked the Lodge to keep an open ear Meeting adjourned at 11:00a.m for existing programs involving study in Icaria. Informa- Minutes submitted by George N. Koklanaris Secretary of the Supreme Lodge

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President Sonja Stefanadis called the meeting to order at had indicated that she had reviewed the minutes of the 08 9:40 a.m. The meeting began with prayer after which convention and that reimbursement had been agreed upon President Stefanadis thanked the members of the Su- on the convention floor and that the budget committee preme Lodge and guest from the local chapter for there had authorized $750.00 for the N.Y. parade and $600 for attendance. SP also recognized and greeted PSP John the Chicago Parade. A motion for reimbursement of the Sakoutis . expenses was made by Athina Siringas and seconded by George Paralemos. Motion passed without opposition. Those in Attendance - Supreme Lodge: Pandiki will be reimbursed a total of $1,500 and Chicago President Sonja Stefanadis, Secretary George N. $600.00 Koklanaris, Treasurer E.Terry Platis, Counselor Sophia Sakoutis, District Gov.1 George Paralemos, District Governors Reports: Gov.2 Michelle Kotsagrelos, District Gov.3 Athina Gov. George Paralemos submitted a report to the Lodge Siringas, District Gov.4 Nicole Androutsopoulos, District which was read into the record. See enclosed report. Gov.5 Athena Charnas Pugliese, District Gov.6 Damianos Skaros, Magazine Editor Niki Salame Gov. Michele Kotsagrelos submitted a report to the Lodge which was read into the record. See enclosed Host Chapter and other guests: report. Cathy Pandeladis, PSP John Sakoutis, Steve Sakoutis, Bill Androutsopoulos, Dessi Plutis, Nick Siringas, Gov. Athina Siringas reported that she had contacted the Evangelos Siringas, Foundation Chairman Socrates chapters of Cleveland, Parma and Akron. She was unable Koutsoutis, Foundation Director Chris Aivalotis to make contact with the Drakanon chapter. She further indicated that she would attend function for her chapters Approval of Supreme Lodge Meeting Minutes No. 2 / in the spring. Hollywood CA. 10/10/09 Gov. Nicole Androutsopoulos submitted a report which A motion was made by Athina Siringas to approve the minutes of the Hollywood, was read into the record. See enclosed report. California meeting of Gov. Damianos Skaros October 10, 2009. Motion reported on the activities was 2nd by George of the Buffalo, Toronto Paralemos.. Motion passed and Montreal Chapters. unanimously. A written report is forthcoming. Officer Reports: Gov. Athena Charnas Secretary George N. Koklanaris submitted his Pugliese submitted a report which was read report. See enclosed into the record. report. Counselor’s Report Treasurer’s Report: Counselor Sophia Sakoutis that she had discussions with Treasurer Platis reported that the Lodge currently had one or more chapters regarding the formation of a 5013c $40,478.00 in its checking account not including CDs. entity. She also reported that she had discussions with To date expenses had totaled $8,292.00. Membership chapters regarding the minimum number of meetings that totals for 2009 have increased to 2007 members as a result of 287 additional per capita having been received are required by the local chapters. subsequent to the Cleveland Conv. 18 members have to President’s Report date paid for 2010. Supreme President Sonja Stefanadis reported that to date Treasurer Platis also indicated that she had received a she had visited 20 of the 27 chapters throughout the US request from the Pandiki chapter for reimbursement for and Canada. She has plans on visiting the remaining 7 the 2008 and 2009 Greek Parade Float. SP Stefanadis chapters during the spring months. She reported that

Ikapia Magazine Page 9 PAN ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF A MERICA “ICAROS” SUPREME LODGE M INUTES – MEETING 3 JANUARY 16, 2009 CLEARWATER, FL • SHEPHARD’S BEACH RESORT chapters which have regularly scheduled meeting appear various chapters were in attendance. The delegates were to be more active and that she would encourage all treated to a traditional Greek/Ikarian cooking demonstra- chapters to conduct regular business meeting on a timely tion hosted by Nick Plutis who along with Tom Tsakalos basis. prepared an Ikarian “Soufico” together with pastichio, a village salad and bread. Ms. Pandeladis reported that the President Stefanadis also reported that she had been in delegates were preparing to meet that afternoon to discuss contact with the Los Angeles Chapter regarding the 2011 plans to fundraise for additional funds to supplement convention. She was told that there has been a break- those already provided by the Foundation and the Lodge. down in the negotiations with the hotel that was visited by the Lodge in October of last year and that the chapter Gov. Damianos Skaros (also a member of the youth has begun negotiations with a new hotel nearby. With delegation) reported that he had this news in mind, President Stefanadis suggested to the researched creating an Ikarian Lodge that the idea of retaining a company to negotiate themed jigsaw puzzle which with Hotels should be revisited at the next meeting. could be sold to members of the Foundation Chair Socrates Koutsoutis reported that the Brotherhood as a potential fund company that the Baltimore Convention utilized in 2007 raiser. He presented plans for (IMN Solutions) did an excellent job at no cost to the the production of such a puzzle Brotherhood. by a Buffalo based company who could produce the puzzle President Stefanadis also reported that she had had at minimum expense. He then correspondence from George Kesses, the President of the requested that the lodge provide Ikaria based Krikos Chapter. Mr. Kesses requested that seed money for the production the Brotherhood send copies of the IKARIA Magazine to of approximately 40-50 puzzles the island. Magazine Editor Niki Salame indicated that to be sold at the upcoming we have in the past sent issues of the magazine to the Detroit Convention. island and that the cost of sending additional copies would not be prohibitive. Gov. Michelle Kotsagrelos motioned to provide $250 .00 in seed money to the Youth Committee per Brother President Stefanadis then welcomed to the meeting Host Skaros request. Gov. Athena Charnas Pugliese seconded Chapter President Dessi Plutis. Chapter President Plutis the motion. Motion passed unanimously. welcomed all those in attendance and asked that they attend the dinner Foundation Report dance to be held Foundation Chairman Socrates Koutsoutis reported that later that Scholarship checks evening. had been distrib- Lastly, President uted to the scholar- Stefanadis ship recipients encouraged all identified at the to visit the Cleveland Conven- newly improved tion. He indicated and upgraded his dissatisfaction Brotherhood with the untimely Website. She also asked that each chapter contribute to nature of the the site by designating a computer savvy individual to distribution and add content to the site regarding chapter activities and reported that he upcoming events. would make a concerted effort to see that the late issu- ance was not repeated. He indicated that PNC’s insis- Youth Leadership: tence that the checks be made payable to the respective Cathy Pandeladis reported that the Youth Conference was university of the applicant was being re-examined by the in full swing and that approximately 20 delegates from Foundation.

Page 10 Ikapia Magazine PAN ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF A MERICA “ICAROS” SUPREME LODGE M INUTES – MEETING 3 JANUARY 16, 2009 CLEARWATER, FL • SHEPHARD’S BEACH RESORT Comments were also taken from the floor including President Stefanadis is waiting for a schedule of Greek suggestions that the respective applicants be required to Parade dates to be announced. The New York parade is demonstrate involvement in their chapters for a period of scheduled for April 18th. She would like to attend if her time prior to making application for a scholarship. schedule permits. Brother Sakoutis reminded Archives: those present that any Joanne Melachrinos, Archivist recommendations for for the Brotherhood, reports change to the scholarship that she is looking for flag process must be done at the stands and the ability to scan Convention and on the large documents for preserva- convention floor. tion. Old Business: Icarian Memorial Prayer: Scholarships: PSP John Sakoutis reported Scholarship Chairman Steve that he and former maga- Stratakos submitted his report. zine editor Stella Thomas See enclosed. are close to completing a memorial prayer to be used during Next Meeting: memorial services President Stefanadis for members of the requested that pursu- Brotherhood. He ant to Article 17 of indicated that it our by-laws that the should be ready next meeting take for review by the place the Friday of next meeting. the Detroit Conven- Icarian Cookbook: tion prior to the start of Convention business. Rationale for this request is as Jackie Moraitis has requested $300.00 to cover the initial follows: the last two meetings involved significant travel cost of printing and postage. The committee is ready to for the lodge and as such have already depleted the travel begin soliciting recipes from the general membership. expenses for many of the officers; the lodge has been The committee has also requested that fund raised from communicating effectively via e-mail and should be able the sale of the cookbook be used to establish a culinary to continue to do so. No objections were voiced. scholarship. George Koklanaris motioned to supply the requested funding upon verification of receipts. Michelle Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. Kotsagrelos 2nd the motion. Motion carried. Minutes submitted by George N. Koklanaris 2012 Celebration: Secretary of the Supreme Lodge on 1/19/2010 No report given. Hellenic Affairs: No activity to report. Brother Gus Frangos reported to SL President Stefanadis that as a result of the ongoing economic crisis no money is currently available for any project. Ikapia Magazine Page 11 SUPREME OFFICER BIO’S

SONJA B. S TEFANADIS, SUPREME PRESIDENT of helping women continue their efforts for a higher education. Sonja B. Stefanadis was born the eldest of three Sonja has served the Brotherhood in all chapter offices of children to Nicholas and Helios #19. On the Supreme Lodge, she has served as Athena Lewis Binikos. A Governor, Treasurer, Secretary and Vice-President. She product of the Warren, Ohio was instrumental with the chartering of the latest three public school system, Sonja chapters—Panagia #26 in Buffalo; Mesaria #27 in the was the first of her family to Pacific Northwest and Eirini #28 in Norfolk. graduate from college, The Supreme President has chartered an active course to earning her BS in Education reach and visit each of the 27 chapters. She toured Cum laude from Young- Warren, Youngstown, Columbus, Steubenville and Akron stown State University. She on the return trip home from the Supreme Convention in married Gus D. Stefanadis Cleveland. The following week she visited Buffalo, two weeks following her Toronto, Montreal and her own chapter in Clearwater. graduation. Their marriage yielded three children, who blessed the family with seven grandchildren. Sonja later Her priorities are Faith, Family, Education and Service obtained her MA in Education from Montclair State and with the support of her Supreme Lodge and Family, University and an Education Specialist degree from the especially her husband, Gus, PSP, she is confident that University of South Florida, where she proudly walked she will be able to continue to follow the theme that across the stage with her youngest daughter, earning their threaded all aspects of her life to Lead by Example, she respective degrees together. did so by raising her family, serving the church and community, all while perpetuating her ethnic background Religion strongly influenced the Stefanadis Family. They so that all may recognize their significance in life. served as active members in the formation of the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Wyckoff, New Jersey. Following their move to Florida, they joined the Holy Trinity Greek Church in Clearwater, Florida and continue to enjoy active roles today. Sonja served as Philoptochos President and Sunday School Supervisor, fervently supporting both youth and families. MEET A F EW OF THE 2009-2010 Professionally, Sonja worked as a teacher in New Jersey, PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD and later Florida, while raising her children and finding time to assist her husband with the family business. OFFICERS OF THE SUPREME LODGE Enthusiastically, she joined the staff of Congressman Michael Bilirakis, (FL09) and then his son, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL09). Serving in many capacities, her special interest focused upon immigration cases. An awareness of her family and culture fostered empathy and a keen understanding of the needs of those who immi- grate and struggle to adjust to a new life in the United States. Proud of her culture, Sonja embraced the ideals of Hellenism and was elected as Grand President of the Daughters of Penelope (1981-1982). Later a dream was fulfilled with the formation of the Daughters of Penelope Foundation, also known as the Penelopean Foundation. Serving as the founding president, and later recognized as President Emerita, her sponsorship of the Sonja Stefanadis Graduate Scholarship fulfilled the dream

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GEORGE KOKLANARIS, SUPREME SECRETARY SOPHIA S AKOUTIS, COUNSELOR George is from Detroit, Michigan, a life long member of Sophia Sakoutis is the daughter of Harry Pamphilis the George Spanos/Areti Chapter. Brother George served (Ayios Kyrikos) and his local chapter for 20 Chrisse Aivaliotis years serving as Presi- (Chrysostomos), dent, Vice President and wife of Stelios Secretary. George (Glaredos) and joined the Supreme mother of Maria and lodge in 2003 where he Stamatis. Sophia is served as Counselor. also the grand- Since that time he has daughter and niece served as a Governor, of previous Su- Treasurer and Secretary. preme Lodge Presidents Christ E. George received his undergraduate degree from Wayne Aivaliotis and Mike State University in 1982 and his law degree from the C. Aivaliotis. Sophia earned her bachelor’s in Sociology, Detroit College of Law in 1985. He was employed with Master’s in Criminal Justice, Doctorate in Sociology all the law firm of Bell and Gardner PC as a senior associate from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and her J.D. from 1985 through 1992. In the spring of 1992 George from Loyola University of Chicago’s Law School. left the practice of law to serve as General Manager of Sophia has been a professor of undergraduate Sociology, Viking Aegean LTD. an industrial painting company Criminal Justice, Women’s Studies and legal studies founded by his late Uncle, Speros Mikrees. within the aforementioned schools of scholarship. The George has been married to his beautiful Ikarian wild- most reliable way to reach her for questions is through e- flower, Toula , for the last 20 years. They have two mail at [email protected]. children, Olivia and Nicholas, who following in the footsteps of their father, have attended all but one of the conventions since their births. The family has visited Ikaria many times and hopes to continue to do so in the future. George credits his involvement with the Brotherhood to his parents, Nick and Alexandra Koklanaris, who have always made service to the Pan Icarian Brotherhood a priority and made sure that George followed their example. To that end he claims to have attended 46 of the last 49 conventions! George also credits his chapter’s long tradition of providing leadership to the Lodge as an inspiration to his continued service. Past Supreme Presidents Nick Achidafty, John Lygizos, George and Nina Contis and Nicholas Tsalis all served as mentors to George. He hopes to continue in their able footsteps and more importantly serve as an example to his children who can help carry on the legacy of the Brotherhood.

Ikapia Magazine Page 13 IKARIAN YOUTH PAGES 6TH ANNUAL Youth LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

JANUARY 15 - 17, 2010

HOSTED BY

CHAPTER #19 HELIOS CLEARWATER, FLORIDA

PAN ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA “ICAROS” YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT The 6th annual youth leadership conference was held January 15-17th in Clearwater, Florida. The weekend was attended by youth from various chapters throughout the Brotherhood. I would like to thank Chapter Helios for their hospitality and especially Diana Plutis and Stephanie Tseperkas for planning the weekend. Among items discussed were developing and producing a puzzle of Ikaria to sell. Proceeds would be used to help fund the youth conference in the future. We hope to have this ready to go at the Detroit convention. We also discussed ways to increase communication and involvement and other fund raising ideas. Suggestions were made to not have the youth conference and convention in the same year in the same city, to have the chapter send different delegates each year and to have people adhere to the deadlines which will make it easier for the host chapter to plan the weekend. We are looking for a chapter to host next years event. If a chapter is interested please let us know at the convention. The weekend started off on Friday night with the delegate arrivals and a meet and greet at the Wave nightclub (picutred right). The next morning, we enjoyed an Ikarian cooking demonstration by Nick Plutis and Tom Tsakalos with help from Pete Gemelas followed by some lively rounds of Ikarian Jeopardy. We ended the weekend attending Chapter Helios' dinner dance where we danced to the violi of Peter Karnavas until 2 am. We will be meeting again in Detroit at the convention and all youth ages 18-30 are welcome to attend. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Pandeladis, Youth Chairperson All delegates were asked to write an written piece on the importance of the 2012 celebration. See pg 66 for some of the youth delegate submissions. Page 14 Ikapia Magazine IKARIAN YOUTH PAGES

IKARIAN COOKING

DEMONSTRATION

IKARIAN JEOPARDY

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CHAPTER HELIOS

WINTER GLENDI

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Ikapia Magazine Page 17 Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America Scholarship Committee Report for 2009

I would like to open my report by first thanking all those Ikarioti” and are applying for scholarships. It is always individuals past and present who have generously sup- appreciated by the committee when the letters from an ported the Pan Icarian Scholarship program and have individual’s local chapter to verify that they are members made this the largest and most successful program of its in good standing include a few sentences with regard to kind anywhere in the Greek community. the level of involvement of the individuals and or the It is gratifying to see the bright, talented and focused individual’s family in the chapter over the years. people that we have in our community who apply for Going forward, applicants are now required to include all these scholarships. The applicants cut a wide cross the elements of their submittal (application, sealed section in terms of their fields of study (medicine, law, transcript, sealed letter(s) of recommendation, letter of engineering, business, education, music, art), their ages good standing with your chapter, etc…) in a SINGLE and their personal economic situations. ENVELOPE THAT IS TO BE MAILED AND THUS In looking at our Supreme Lodge, District Governors and POSTMARKED. the boards of the individual chapters, we have a growing Fed Ex, UPS or any other similar type of shipper is also list of scholarship alumni who currently hold various acceptable as these services also provide tracking positions in the Pan Icarian Brotherhood. I would also whereby the date the submittal is sent can be verified. like to point out that I encounter no shortage of past Transcripts and letters of recommendation must be sealed scholarship recipients at the annual conventions; the and included in a student’s submittal; in other words e- majority of whom appear to have made the most of the mailed transcripts or letters of recommendation or those opportunity that access to higher education has given that are not in sealed envelopes are not acceptable and them. will invalidate an application. Factors taken into account in reviewing applicants Furthermore letters of recommendation must be written submittals are their GPA, what year they are currently by someone such as a professor, teacher, or guidance enrolled in (Freshman, Sophomore, etc...), the University counselor; in other words someone relevant to the / College they are attending, the type of program they are student’s current educational institution. In the past we in (Pre Med, Engineering, Business, etc…), if they have have received letters of recommendation from parish previously received a scholarship from the Foundation, priests, employers and other individuals not a part of an their letter(s) of recommendation and last but not least applicant’s educational institution; while these are all fine their level and length of involvement in the Pan Icarian people they are not considered material as far as attesting Brotherhood. to the applicant’s academic accomplishments or commit- It has become a concern of mine that suddenly people out ment with regard to their education. there have discovered or re-discovered their “Inner SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT LETTERS OF THANKS Dear Pan-Ikarian Foundation, Dear Mr. Stratakos and the Pan-Icarian Foundation, Thank you so much for the scholarship. Education has Thank you so much for the graduate scholarship I always been the top priority in our family and with your recently received. I am working on a master’s degree in gift I can continue on my way to becoming a genetic school administration at Ashland University, and this counselor. With grad school coming closer every semes- award is such a great help. This year it has significant ter, every contribution helps. I really appreciate the help importance to me, as my grandfather, Sam Saphos, passed and support of the Ikarian society. Thank you again! away in October. His wish was always that any memori- Andrea Mantakounis als made in his name after his passing should be given to our foundation. So it is with bittersweet honor that I Dear Mr. Stratakos, receive the award, and I thank so many who care about I would like to express my sincere thanks to you, and to helping and supporting young Icarians who pursue the the Foundation of the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood for award- dream of a college degree. ing me an undergraduate scholarship for 2009. The money Thank you again, Arianna DeGeorge - Akron, Ohio will be very helpful to me as I pursue my studies in Communication and Pre-Law at Florida State University. Sincerely, Kali Tripodis

Please e-mail your scholarship letter of thanks by the deadline date to [email protected] for publication in Ikaria Magazine.

Page 18 Ikapia Magazine At the 2009 Supreme Convention 41 Undergraduate Scholarships were awarded to the following individuals: Undergraduate Scholarship Recipients

Ikapia Magazine Page 19 At the 2009 Supreme Convention 11 Graduate Scholarships were awarded to the following individuals: Graduate Scholarship Recipients

Endowed Scholarships The scholarship committee would also like to recognize those who have generously endowed scholarships; the following is a current list of the endowed scholarships available:

Notes of Thanks The Chair of the Scholarship Committee would like to extend his thanks and appreciation to his colleagues on the committee, Dr. Louis Klarevas and Yiannis Tsantes, for their all their time, effort and input in making the scholarship process run smoothly. The Chair would like to also to thank Pan-Icarian Foun- dation Chairman Socrates Koutsoutis, Vice Chairman Gus Yiakas and Directors, John Lygizos, Costa Mavrophilipos and Chris Aivaliotis for their assistance and continued commitment to the scholarship program. Last but not least the committee would like to once again thank all of you out there who through your hard work and generosity have made the Pan Icarian Scholarship Program possible. Page 20 Ikapia Magazine Undergraduate Merit-Based Pan-Icarian Scholarship Application for 2010

The Undergraduate Merit-Based Pan-Icarian Scholarship, which is an award of $1,500, covers one academic year; eligible students may receive the scholarship no more than twice provided that they:

(1) Remain enrolled full-time, (2) Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, (3) Re-apply for subsequent annual scholarships and (4) Comply with all other scholarship rules.

Scholarship recipients that drop or withdraw from any courses, resulting in a matriculation status of less than full-time in any given academic period the award covers, will not be eligible to receive a scholarship for the following academic year. While the primary variable in determining whether or not to award this scholarship is merit, financial need is often considered as a secondary variable.

Eligibility: x Applicants must be of Icarian descent through at least one parent x Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an academically accredited college or university x Applicants (or at least one of their parents) must be members of the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood at time of application and for at minimum the two years immediately prior to application year x Applicants must not have received more than one previous Pan-Icarian scholarship x Applicants must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of not less than 3.0 (incoming freshmen must have a final cumulative high school GPA of not less than 3.0) x Applicants for Merit-Based Scholarship are ineligible to apply for Needs-Based Scholarship

Requirements: In addition to completing and mailing this application form, applicants must also provide in their completed packet: x An official, sealed copy of most recent college/university transcript (incoming freshmen should provide an official, sealed copy of high school transcript in lieu of college/university transcript) x A sealed and signed confidential letter of recommendation from at least one professor (incoming freshmen should provide a sealed and signed confidential letter of recommendation from at least one high school teacher in lieu of letter from professor) x Incoming freshmen must include a copy of their letter of acceptance to the accredited college or university x A letter from Pan-Icarian chapter officer verifying that applicant (or at least one of applicant’s parents) meets the membership eligibility criterion x A list of all relevant honors and awards x A list of all extra-curricular activities and employment positions held in last five years x A list of all other sources of financial aid (except your parents/legal guardians) and scholarships received (or to be received), including the amounts, dates, and duration of such funding x A description of their participation and involvement if any with their local chapter

PLEASE NOTE THIS APPLICATION, MOST RECENT SEALED TRANSCRIPT, YOUR SEALED LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION AND PROOF OF BEING A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING MUST NOW BE MAILED IN A SINGLE ENVELOPE TO THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE.

Certification:

I, ______, do hereby certify and attest that I meet the eligibility requirements stated above. Furthermore, I do hereby certify and attest that the information provided, in confidence, on the application forms is accurate, complete, and true. I also do hereby certify and attest that all required supplemental materials (i.e., transcripts, letters, and lists) are authentic, accurate, and true. I acknowledge that providing misleading or false information in this application automatically disqualifies my application and may prohibit me from applying for future Pan-Icarian scholarships.

Student’s Signature ______Date ______

Parent’s Signature ______Date ______Parent’s Signature Is Required of Any Applicant under the Age of 25.

Mail Completed Application Packets To: Steve Stratakos Chair, Pan-Icarian Scholarship Committee 9305 S 85th Court Hickory Hills, IL 60457

Ikapia Magazine Page 21 Name ______Date of Birth ______Last First Middle Month/Day/Year

Home Address ______

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Phone Number ______Email ______

Place of Birth ______

Hometown(s) in Icaria (optional) ______

Father’s Name ______

Father’s Place of Employment and Title/Position ______

Mother’s Name (including Maiden Name) ______

Mother’s Place of Employment and Title/Position ______

Parents’ Combined Annual Gross Income from All Sources Last Year $______

Number of Siblings under Age 25 ______Number of Siblings (and Parents) in College or University ______

Chapter Name and Location ______

Number of Years You (Your Family) Are a Member(s) in Good Standing in the PIB______

Have You Ever Applied for a Pan-Icarian Undergraduate Scholarship Before? Yes ______No ______

If Yes, What Year(s) Did You Apply? ______

Have You Ever Received a Pan-Icarian Undergraduate Scholarship Before? Yes ______No ______

If Yes, What Year(s) Did You Receive It? ______

College or University You Are Attending/Will Attend ______

Location of College or University ______

High School Attended ______Location ______

Student Status Next Semester: Freshman ______sophomore ______Junior ______Senior ______

Cumulative GPA So Far (Incoming Freshmen Provide High School GPA) ______

Student’s Signature ______Date ______

Parent’s Signature ______Date ______Parent’s Signature Is Required of Any Applicant under the Age of 25.

ANY ADDITIONAL INQUIRES SHOULD BE EMAILED TO: [email protected]

APPLICATIONS POSTMARKED LATER THAN JUNE 30, 2010 WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED FURTHERMORE ALL SUBMITTALS MUST BE MAILED AND POSTMARKED - IN OTHER WORDS YOU CANNOT PHYSICALLY DROP OFF YOUR SUBMITTAL AS IT MUST BE POSTMARKED

THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED

Page 22 Ikapia Magazine Undergraduate Need-Based Pan-Icarian Scholarship Application for 2010

The Undergraduate Need-Based Pan-Icarian Scholarship, which is an award of $1,500, covers one academic year; eligible students may receive the scholarship no more than twice provided that they:

(1)Remain enrolled full-time, (2) Maintain a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA, (3) Re-apply for subsequent annual scholarships and (4) Comply with all other scholarship rules.

Scholarship recipients that drop or withdraw from any courses, resulting in a matriculation status of less than full-time in any given academic period the award covers, will not be eligible to receive a scholarship for the following academic year. The primary variable in determining whether or not to award this scholarship is financial need however academic merit is often considered as a secondary variable.

Eligibility: x Applicants must be of Icarian descent through at least one parent x Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an academically accredited college or university x Applicants (or at least one of their parents) must be members of the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood at time of application and for at minimum the two years immediately prior to application year x Applicants must not have received more than one previous Pan-Icarian scholarship x Applicants must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of not less than 2.8 (incoming freshmen must have a final cumulative high school GPA of not less than 2.8) x Applicants for a Need-Based Scholarship are ineligible to apply for a Merit-Based Scholarship

Certification:

Student’s Signature ______Date ______

Parent’s Signature ______Date ______Parent’s Signature Is Required of Any Applicant under the Age of 25.

Mail Completed Application Packets To: Steve Stratakos Chair, Pan-Icarian Scholarship Committee 9305 S 85th Court Hickory Hills, IL 60457

Ikapia Magazine Page 23 Name ______Date of Birth ______Last First Middle Month/Day/Year

Home Address ______

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Phone Number ______Email ______

Place of Birth ______

Hometown(s) in Icaria (optional) ______

Father’s Name ______

Father’s Place of Employment and Title/Position ______

Mother’s Name (including Maiden Name) ______

Mother’s Place of Employment and Title/Position ______

Parents’ Combined Annual Gross Income from All Sources Last Year $______

Number of Siblings under Age 25 ______Number of Siblings (and Parents) in College or University ______

Chapter Name and Location ______

Number of Years You (Your Family) Are a Member(s) in Good Standing in the PIB______

Have You Ever Applied for a Pan-Icarian Undergraduate Scholarship Before? Yes ______No ______

If Yes, What Year(s) Did You Apply? ______

Have You Ever Received a Pan-Icarian Undergraduate Scholarship Before? Yes ______No ______

If Yes, What Year(s) Did You Receive It? ______

College or University You Are Attending/Will Attend ______

Location of College or University ______

High School Attended ______Location ______

Student Status Next Semester: Freshman ______sophomore ______Junior ______Senior ______

Cumulative GPA So Far (Incoming Freshmen Provide High School GPA) ______

Student’s Signature ______Date ______

Parent’s Signature ______Date ______Parent’s Signature Is Required of Any Applicant under the Age of 25.

ANY ADDITIONAL INQUIRES SHOULD BE EMAILED TO: [email protected]

THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED

Page 24 Ikapia Magazine Graduate Merit-Based Pan-Icarian Scholarship Application for 2010

The Graduate Merit-Based Pan-Icarian Scholarship, which is an award of $2,000, covers one academic year. Eligible students may receive the scholarship only once. The primary variable in determining whether or not to award this scholarship is merit however financial need is often considered as a secondary variable.

Eligibility:

x Applicants must be of Icarian descent through at least one parent x Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an academically accredited university graduate program (this includes law school, medical/dental school, and business school) x Applicants (or at least one of their parents) must be members of the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood at time of application and for the two years immediately prior to application year x Applicants must have a cumulative graduate GPA of not less than 3.0 (incoming graduate students must have a final undergraduate GPA of not less than 3.0)

Requirements:

In addition to completing and mailing this application form, applicants must also provide in their completed packet:

x An official, sealed copy of most recent college/university graduate transcript (incoming graduate students should provide an official, sealed copy of undergraduate transcript in lieu of a graduate transcript) x A sealed and signed confidential letter of recommendation from at least one professor x Incoming graduate students must include a copy of their letter of acceptance to the accredited graduate program x A letter from Pan-Icarian chapter officer verifying that applicant (or at least one of applicant’s parents) meets the membership eligibility criterion x A list of previous higher education schools attended, dates attended, major(s) of study, and degrees received x A list of all relevant honors and awards x A list of all extra-curricular activities and employment positions held in last five years x A list of all other sources of financial aid (except your parents/legal guardians) and scholarships received (or to be received), including the amounts, dates, and duration of such funding x A description of their participation and involvement if any with their local chapter

Certification:

Student’s Signature ______Date ______

Parent’s Signature ______Date ______Parent’s Signature Is Required of Any Applicant under the Age of 25.

Mail Completed Application Packets To: Steve Stratakos Chair, Pan-Icarian Scholarship Committee 9305 S 85th Court Hickory Hills, IL 60457

THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED

Ikapia Magazine Page 25 Name ______Date of Birth ______Last First Middle Month/Day/Year

Home Address ______

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Phone Number ______Email ______

Place of Birth ______

Hometown(s) in Icaria (optional) ______

Father’s Name ______

Father’s Place of Employment and Title/Position ______

Mother’s Name (including Maiden Name) ______

Mother’s Place of Employment and Title/Position ______

Parents’ Combined Annual Gross Income from All Sources Last Year $______

Number of Siblings under Age 25 ______Number of Siblings (and Parents) in College or University ______

Chapter Name and Location ______

Number of Years You (Your Family) Are a Member(s) in Good Standing in the PIB______

Have You Ever Applied for a Pan-Icarian Scholarship Before? Yes ______No ______

If Yes, What Year(s) Did You Apply? ______

Have You Ever Received a Pan-Icarian Scholarship Before? Yes ______No ______

If Yes, What Year(s) Did You Receive It? ______

Graduate Program You Are Attending/Will Attend ______

Location of Graduate Program ______

Field of Study ______

Undergraduate College/University Attended ______

Location of Undergraduate School ______

Final Cumulative Undergraduate GPA ______

Cumulative Graduate GPA So Far (Incoming Graduate Students Skip This Line) ______

Student’s Signature ______Date ______

Parent’s Signature ______Date ______Parent’s Signature Is Required of Any Applicant under the Age of 25.

APPLICATIONS POSTMARKED LATER THAN JUNE 30, 2010 WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE MAILED AND POSTMARKED THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED

Page 26 Ikapia Magazine 2010 CONVENTION INFORMATION

Dear Fellow Icarian Sisters, Brothers and Friends, Motown’s newest group, sang for our conventioneers. Who knows whom you may see in “The D” in 2010? Happy New Year and As you cruise the World Wide Web, look for us on KALH XRONIA! Facebook at Spanos Areti Chapter Detroit. In the future, The Spanos/Areti #9 we will be providing you with updated information on Chapter has revved up its convention happenings as well as linking you up - with engine and is going into sights and sounds – of our PARADOSIAKO PANYGIRI high gear in preparing in “The D”. and hosting this year’s You can make your reserva- 107th Pan-Icarian tions at the Detroit Marriot Brotherhood Convention Renaissance by simply cutting in Detroit. and pasting the link below. Plan to come on Thurs- You will be directed to the Detroit Marriott’s home page day, September 2, for the new Opening Ceremonies to the with the code already entered in the appropriate field. All Convention and stay with us through Monday, September you need to do is enter your arrival date to begin the 6 for the Closing Ceremonies and brunch. reservation process. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ Lots of things to do: dtwdt?groupCode=paipaia&app=resvlink&fromDate=9/ - Learn how to 2/10&toDate=9/6/10 o Play the Ikariotiko on the violin, To make reservations by phone, call Marriott reserva- o Dance the Ikariotiko tions: 1 888 236 2427. Use the reservation code o Cook Ikarian style “PAIPAIA”. - Enter the official Tavli tournament In addition, we are moving forward into the technological - Join us on the Ouzo Cruzo age with our communications. Your email addresses are - Dance the Ikariotiko outside until morning especially important to us. If we have your current email - Sailing on the Ikarian pelagos (on the Detroit address, you have recently received our convention- river) introduction mailer, SAVE THE DATE in 2010!” If not, - Casino night please send us an email update at the following email - Ford Rouge factory tour and Greenfield Village address: [email protected]. - New low registration for everyone So please put Labor Day Weekend -Thursday, Septem- - Meetings, meetings, meetings ber 2 through Monday, September 6- on your calendar. - And more… The Spanos/Areti chapter is looking forward to meeting Perhaps you may want to flavor your trip to Michigan with you all at the Detroit Marriot Renaissance! KALH with a little international flair by visiting Windsor, ANDAMOSI. Canada, just minutes away from our host hotel. If so, you will need to have a valid passport so be prepared for your international holiday! Or, if you are a classic-car Your Convention Steering Committee buff, you might want to cruise on in to Detroit early... to For more information or questions, please contact: showcase your ‘wheels’ at the 16th annual Woodward Dream Cruise happening on Saturday, Aug 21st. Nick Manolis, Spanos/Areti #9 Chapter President [email protected] Phone: 313 530 4567 And all that talk about Detroit closing its doors and going home? Don’t believe it for one minute...No matter what Ellene Tratras Contis, 2010 Convention Chair gossip the rumor vine may whisper in your ear, “The D” [email protected] Phone: 734 276 0787 is alive, well, and waiting to offer you a PARADOSIAKO PANYGIRI!! To add, our 107th Pan Icarian reunion will provide glendi for Icarians of all ages. Some of you may remember the 1969 Detroit convention: Its planners invited “The Jackson Five” to perform and then,

Ikapia Magazine Page 27 Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America "Icaros" th 107 Supreme Convention Spanos/Areti Chapter #9 Detroit Marriott Renaissance, Michigan Dt t September 2-6, 2010

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Page 28 Ikapia Magazine V.I. Chebithes AKRON #2 KALI HRONIA to our Ikarian family everywhere! Along The Akron with the Chapter holiday has revelry, enjoyed though, much came a sad good note of fortune in loss. 2009. Our Stelios calendar Manolis, of events born in began by Magganiti, treating Ikaria, Toni and Diane Carpas visit with almost 80 guests who the John Carpas, Michael Wells and Paul Fresty share food, passed attended our party this year! drink & laughter at the annual Christmas party! kali orexi! away on January 16th. He will be both missed and remem- membership to bered an apprecia- as an tion lunch and active ended with a and Christmas enthusi- party. This astic year’s host- member esses for our of our party were: chapter Georgia for Tsarnas, many Annette years.

Nick Rodites has been a good boy this year! Rizopoulos Santa knows what a great helper he was at the and Vicky Sophia Wells has a chance to sit on Santa's lap and tell Cleveland convention! Parianos. The him what is on her Christmas list! How about a trip to Parianos home was completely full with Ikarian families Ikaria? and good cheer, along with a visit from Santa and his elf. Finally, our officers for the coming year were elected in early January. They are: Their effort and commitment is so appreciated! Our reverse raffle in October was successful in terms of Venette LaRocca – President membership participation and financial outcome. We George Tonies – Vice President extend thanks to members of the Supreme Lodge and Lia Fresty – Secretary Alyssa Plakas – Secretary other out of town chapter members for supporting us with Steven Parianos - Treasurer ticket purchases!

PHAROS CLEVELAND #3 Happy New Year from the members of Chapter Pharos. Here in Cleveland we are still recovering from the convention and looking forward to 2010 in Detroit. Congratulations to the new officers elected in November. President: Zach Safos, Vice President: Constantine Glaros, Secretary: Koula Pipinias, and Treasurer: Maryann Poulos. “Kai s’anotera.”

Ikapia Magazine Page 29 PHAROS CLEVELAND #3 On December 12th we held our annual Christmas Party for the children of Chapter Pharos. Over 30 children attended with their parents and grandparents. Santa came to Singing the Kalanda entertain the children and find out what they wanted for Christmas. Thanks to Nick Papadorotheou for playing Santa and to Matina Salamalekis for organizing this event.

On New Year’s Eve, the members of Chapter Pharos Tending bar is a celebrated together. We had a light meal of “mezethakia” hard while we job...especially on New Years drank and danced the On March 20th Chapter Pharos will be hosting our annual night away. Independence Day Dance at the Annunciation Party At midnight Center, 2187 West 14th Street. All are invited to join in we sang the the fun. Hope to see you all there. traditional “kalanda” Mr. & Mrs. Steve and Calypso Roditis, along with big and cut the brother Haris are excited to announce the arrival of Niko “vasilopita” Stavros. Niko was born on November 23, 2009. Our (pictured precious son Niko weighed 8lbs. 5oz. and was 20 inches below). long. Proud grandparents are Harilios and Maria Roditis Thank you to & Mary Pontikos. Niko started the New Year by being Vangelis welcomed into the Greek Orthodox Church on January Konstas for 3rd, for his 40 day blessing at Saint Demetrios Greek cooking and Orthodox Church in Westlake, OH. to Areti Krokos for the delicious “vasilopita.”

Page 30 Ikapia Magazine PANDIKI NEW YORK #5 Greeting from chilly New York City! This past fall and December 27th 2009- On winter has been very busy and productive for the mem- this day we got in to the bers of Pandiki. Some of the memorable events over holiday spirit by giving the these last couple of months have been as follows; gift of life! Pandiki hosted a

th blood drive in conjunction October 10 2009- This was a very special day as we with Long Island Blood held an honorary dinner-dance for one of our longest Center. The blood drive was standing members’ Kostas open to the community Safos. (Hus- and proved to be a band of Mary wonderful day with many Safos and father coming out to donate for to Basil, Geor- this worthy cause. gia and Esmaragda Safos). This December 29th 2009- Due to a snowstorm our annual evening highlighted children’s Christmas Party had to be postponed till after Brother Safos’s Christmas. Never the less the mothers of Pandiki did a dedication to our wonderful job club for over 70 hosting a party years. He is a filled with fun, stellar example to excitement and joy. all of us and shows All our children us the true meaning feasted on tasty of being a member of treats, participated our outstanding in arts and crafts brotherhood. After we all dinned on a and received a delicious dinner special gift prepared by our from Santa. members the evening continued with music provided by Peter Karnavas and Sotiri Gemelas of Ikaros Entertainment. October 17th 2009- Our youth hosted our 3rd annual Oktober Fest, turning our leshi into a German Pub with all the fixings including sausages and ice-cold beer. It was a very successful event and we commend our youth leaders George Vatougious and Peter Panagopoulos for their hard work. November 21st 2009- Pandiki hosted their first ever “Rock Night”. This night showcased the many talented Kariotes in New York who play in bands. It was a great and unique evening, which we hope to expand on in the future.

Ikapia Magazine Page 31 PANDIKI NEW YORK #5 December 31st 2009- We ended the year with a bang Dimitra Melissions, with our annual New Years daughter of Niko and Eleni Eve Gala. As usual we our Melissions was married to members danced to the wee John Roufanis on Novem- hours of the morning. ber 7th, 2010 at St. Irene Chrysovalantou Greek We wish all our brothers Orthodox Monastery in and sisters and healthy and Astoria, New York. The happy New Year. ceremony was beautiful followed by a Greek style gelndi at Terrace on the Park. The newlyweds will be vacationing in Bora Bora. Na mas zisoune!

Mr. & Mrs. Gus and Maria Davetas proudly announce the birth of their first child, Angelina Panagiota Davetas. Angelina was born on August 7th, 2009 and weighed 7lbs 5.8 oz and 20 1/2 inches. This is the first grandchild for proud grandmother Angeliki Tripoulas and the 17th great grandchild of Argyro Tripoulas.

Mr. & Mrs. Alexander Vroulos welcomed with love, the birth of their son Evangelos Alexander Vroulos on December 17, 2009 at 9:22pm. Evangelos weighed in at 6 pounds 14 ounces and 20 3/ 4 inches. This is the fourth grandchild for proud grandparents Evangelos & Sophia Vroulos and the 19th great grandchild of Argyro Tripoulas.

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Doliche STEUBENVILLE #6 Greetings from Steubenville Doliche chapter. The Doliche Chapter held a holiday dinner meeting party. Members shared Icarian stories and door prizes were presented. Plans for future meetings and events were discussed. Submitted by Stacey Kotsanis, Chapter President

Ikapia Magazine Page 33 Icaros PITTSBURGH #7 Chapter Icaros continues to meet the first Sunday of each Congratulations to Aimee Kotsagrelos and Jason Walker, month. Our discussions include event planning, hall who were married on October 24, 2009. maintenance, and decisions on making charitable dona- We were greatly saddened by the deaths of Nicholas J. tions. Glaros, Richard Goedel (husband of Dorothea Manners Chapter Icaros elections were held on January 10, 2010. Goedel), Bessie Loizos, Athena Saphos, and Christopher Chapter Icaros Passodelis, who was key in the establishment of the Pan- officers for Icarian Foundation and served as its first chairman. May 2010 are: their memory be eternal. President Submitted by Chapter Icaros Corresponding Secretary Joanne Anna Aivaliotis Melacrinos; Vice President Members of Chapter Icaros played the 4th annual touch- Elaine football Christmas Eve Bowl over the winter holidays at Aivaliotis; Penn Hills High school. Treasurer Cathy Pandeladis; Recording Secretary Koula Facaros; and Corresponding Secretary Anna Aivaliotis. Recent Chapter Icaros events include a dinner on Novem- ber 1, 2009 hosted by the Chiotis family (Oxi Day, Halloween), our annual Pizza with Santa Party on December 5, 2009, and a New Year’s Eve Celebration on December 31, 2009.

Pictured left to right: Zacharia Facaros, Zachary Tsambis, Matthew Cope, Stathi Mamatas, Dimitri Facaros, George Ioannou, John Ioannou, Dimitri Tsambis, Theo Facaros, Sideris Facaros, Chris Ioannou (not pictured) Congratulations to Faith Pauline (Cal- liope) Whipple, daughter of Stacey (Kotsagrelos) and Scott Whipple, on her baptism December 27, 2009. Her Nouna is Upcoming events include our annual Super Bowl Party DG #2 Michelle Marie and dinners in March and April. We are planning our Kotsagrelos. annual Memorial Weekend Mini Convention May 29-30, 2010. We hope to see you Congratulations to there! Please see the “SAVE newlyweds, Emorfia THE DATE” page in this (Aimee) Kotsagrelos issue for more details. and Jason Walker! They were married on Congratulations to Stamatina October 24, 2009, at (Mousetis) and Dimitrios St. Nicholas Greek Frangos on the birth of their Orthodox Cathedral in son Georgios Dimitrios Pittsburgh, PA. Frangos, born October 17, Emorfia (Aimee) is the 2009. daughter of Tasso and Estair Kotsagrelos. Page 34 Ikapia Magazine Icaros PITTSBURGH #7

DATES! Join Pittsburgh’s Chapter Icaros for the 10th Annual Steve Manners Icarian Open! SAVE THE SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2010 For more info, contact PSP Mike Aivaliotis at 412-828-4947

Join Pittsburgh’s Chapter Icaros for the 35th Annual Mini Convention Memorial Day Dance! SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2010 Dormition of the Holy Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church Hall, Oakmont, PA Live Greek music by Ikaros, featuring Pete Karnavas on the violin! Ikaros contact: Sotiris Gemellas at 412-953-0659 or [email protected]

• Raffle Prizes / Chinese Raffle • Cash Bar / Mezethes For more info, contact Chapter Icaros President Joanne Melacrinos at 412-563-4609

Foutrides CHICAGO #8 KALH XRONIA! Happy 2010 to all from the Chicago Shizas for their hard chapter! Wishing everyone health and happiness always. work organizing the annual children’s We are very proud of our chapter for its active members Halloween Party this in the national Supreme Lodge: Congratulations to E past fall. Everything Terry Platis for being elected to Treasurer / Database was delightful, and the Manager, Sophia Sakoutis for her position as Counselor, party provided all the and to Steve Stratakos for staying on as Scholarship whimsical fun that Chairman! Bravo to you three for your hard work and Halloween entails. Our dedicated time to our brotherhood. chapter’s children Congratulations to George and paraded and showed off their creative costumes while Tammy Manta on the birth of their adults caught up with daughter, Sophia Faith Manta. one another. We also Sophia Faith was born January 5, had the pleasure of 2010, weighing in at 8lbs-3oz and our Supreme Presi- 21 inches! Extremely proud dent, Sonja grandparents are Leo and Sophie Stefanadis, presiding Manta. The chapter cannot wait to over the meeting. The meet the newest little Ikariotina future of the brother- and Manta family member! Na sas hood was discussed zhsei! and ways in which we can strengthen our A huge “thank you” to Maria Vatougios and Georgia ties with other

Ikapia Magazine Page 35 Foutrides CHICAGO #8 chapters and the Ikarian community. Thank you Sonja the new decade. A champagne toast followed by tradi- and an invitation is always extended to anyone who tional kalanta reaffirmed how spending the holiday would like to visit us in Chicago! season with family and dear friends is always so special and memorable. Much gratitude to Rozina Janis Karnavas and Ourania Koutsogiannis for planning the get-together and thanks to Nicki Janis Vessol for providing us with her festive décor. Also, much gratitude to all who brought their signature dishes and helped with the party. It truly takes an Ikarian village! Our deepest sympathy to Steve and Moshoula (Kouloulia) Stratakos and her family on the passing of her beloved father, Nikolaos Kouloulias of Karkinargi, Ikaria. May his memory be eternal. Submitted by Despina Karnavas-Spyridakis

Another huge “thank you” to Rozina Janis Karnavas for Lainie Frances Manta(kounis) got married last July 25, organizing and coordinating our Ikarian Panigiri this 2009, to Hercules George year at Niko’s Banquets (Thanksgiving weekend). A Bontzolakes, of New York. traditional Greek cuisine buffet was served to all and They planned a beach traditional wedding in Nassau, Baha- nisiotika featuring mas, followed by a church Ormi and violitzi, wedding at Annunciation Peter-John Greek Orthodox Church in Karnavas dazzled Nassau. The couple honey- us with music. mooned in Bora Bora and The chapter also Morea. They currently wants to express reside in Tuckahoe, NY, in Westchester County. Proud its appreciation Parents are Leo G. and to all who Sophia M. Manta of volunteered and Glenview, Illinois. helped make the panigiri happen. From the tickets Sophia Faith Manta was born to the Ikarian January 5th, 2010, weighing 8lbs- island themed 3oz, 21 inches long, at Prentice centerpieces, no detail went unnoticed. Bravo sas! Hospital in Chicago. Proud parents are George J. and Tammy Manta(kounis). Grandparents are Leo G. and Sophia M. Manta(kounis).

On December 31, 2009, our chapter gathered together to welcome in 2010. The New Year’s Eve Party was successful as families and friends came together to ring in

Page 36 Ikapia Magazine Foutrides CHICAGO #8 Vasilia (Kavouriaris) Roditis of Arethousa-Ikaria hear “Na ta ekatostiseis....” it’s really not enough for her.) celebrated her 90th Submitted lovingly by Valerie Fountis and Maria Poulos birthday on 10-10-09. Vasilia immigrated to Chicago with her beloved Antoni in 1966 and their three children Irene, Dora and Nick. They have raised and grown their families in Chicago ever since. Vasilia is constantly surrounded by her 7 loving grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. We are lucky to have a yiayia who can bake a serious pita and make a great kouverta all in the same day. Xponia Polla Yiayia- (she doesn’t ever want to

sPANOS/aRETI DETROIT #9 Greetings to everyone from the members of the Detroit chapter, We would like to wish all our Ikarian families a happy and prosperous New Year. The year 2010 is here, and we have been hard at work planning the convention. Just as we have left the “aughts” and have entered the teens, the convention will be here sooner than you might think. We can’t wait to see everyone during Labor Day weekend.

Our main event over the holidays was a party for the children with a surprise guest. He was dressed all in red

fur and the beard on his chin was as white as the snow. He had a nose like a cherry and a broad face that had an uncanny resemblance to John Manolis. He had some great gifts for the children who had a wonderful time. Thank you Maria Tsalis for all your hard work planning and executing this party year after year. You always do an amazing job.

Submitted by Kathy Mourselas

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Deborah Moraitis with Santa

Nick Koklanaris and Jack Tsalis with Santa

Dominic Concessi visits with Santa

Zachary Moraitis

Elena Tyler and guess who?

Nick Koklanaris and St. Nicholas

Katijane Blumberg with Santa

Santa has important words Katerina Tyler with Santa for Lea Tsalis

Page 38 Ikapia Magazine THERMA WILMINGTON #10 Greetings to the year 2010. A happy and healthy new year wedding bells will ring in October of 2010. We wish to us all. In November our chapter was honored that them Hora Kali. Supreme President Sonja Also, on a sad note, our chapter Stefanadis paid our chapter a lost Mrs. Koula Poulos Fragos visit with her husband, Gus. on December 23rd, 2009. Our We had a great meeting sympathy to her husband John, followed by a lovely South- and her children Argie Moe, ern style pig pickin’ dinner. Sophia Tracy, and Evangelos Also, our own Bill Saffo was Fragos and families on the loss re-elected as mayor of of their mother. May her Wilmington. We send memory be eternal. congratulations to Bill, his wife Renee, and his mother We closed out our year with and father Des and Doky our annual New Year’s Eve Saffo. We are so proud of all dance. We had a wonderful of Bill’s accomplishments! crowd and a great time. We rang in the New Year together. In December we had a wonderful holiday themed family dinner for all of our members and young children. Santa Our youth delegates to the January convention in Florida Claus made a surprise appearance and added holiday cheer will be Angelique Skandalakis and Gregory Steele. We to our wonderful dinner. A great time was had by all. look forward to hearing a report for them when they return from Florida. A warm, healthy, and happy 2010 to We want to send out our congratulations to Joshua Tracy, all from Chapter Therma! son of Sophia and Ernie Tracy, for his engagement. The Submitted by Kay Skandalakis

LYCHNOS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA #11 Salutations from all our members of the Lychnos chapter merriment, numerous out door activities for all ages, of Northern California! engaging conversations and of course practical business meetings as usual. Our chapter was honored to receive the annual visit from our respected Supreme President Sonja Stefanadis of Florida. Her charming personality as a pillar of our Supreme Lodge added strength and unity to our existing

chapter. We sincerely welcomed Sonja on a delightful autumn day in a lovely park setting in Castro Valley attract- ing many fellow Ikarians. In pure Ikarian style, there was a plethora of authentic island cuisine happily prepared by our fellow brothers and sisters. A predictable afternoon included

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Our next event was our annual dinner dance held in November. The beautiful Elk Horn Country Club setting was located in the impressive wine region of Stockton, California, an ideal location for the much-anticipated

dinner-dance. The evening unfolded with much laughter and high spirits. Many friends and families thoroughly enjoyed the endless tantalizing selection of hors d’oeuvres, full bar, followed by a delicious four course meal. Enter- tainment for the evening was provided by a fabulous local live band. Endless hours of dancing showcased our kefi. As I often observed, the regular toe tappers also enjoyed the traditional Greek music! The evening was further highlighted by the support from John & Argie Glaros from the Clearwater chapter Helios. We thank

Page 40 Ikapia Magazine LYCHNOS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA #11 Chrisoula and Despina Tsampis for their efforts in providing a memorable and delightful evening surrounded by family and friends.

Stellios Petsakos, Triantafilos Kochilas, Joanne Athena Kochilas, Lavendar Petsakos, Argie Kratsas and Angela Kratsas Glaros and John Glaros

Standing- Argie Glaros & Maria Facaros Steve & Maria Facaros Seated- Maria Gemellos & and Sara Glaros Joanne Petsakos

Denise Facaros, Maria Standing: Mel, Paul Katinos, Katinos and Argie Despina Vlachos Seated: Denise Mougianis Facaros, Maria Katinos, and George Despina Mougianis and Mougianis George Mougianis

Stellios Petsakos, Stephania Vlachos and Bob Bratsis

Stella, Bob and Pandelis Bratsis Costas Kochilas, John Kratsas and Pandelis Bratsis As we embark upon a new decade, we ask God to usher in continuous blessings of love, health and peace for all our beloved Ikarian families. We look forward to another impressive Pan-Ikarian convention in Detroit, hosted by the Spanos/Areti chapter. Respectfully submitted by Stella Bratsis, Chapter Zack & Lavendar Kratsas Alex Kouloulias & John Kratsas Lychnos Secretary

THE IKARIA MAGAZINE SPRING / SUMMER EDITION DEADLINE IS JUNE 1, 2010 PLEASE E-MAIL ALL PHOTOS AND SUBMISSIONS TO [email protected] OR MAIL TO 1770 DOUGLAS AVE. DUNEDIN, FL 34698. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO JUNE 1ST TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PLACEMENT. THANK YOU. Ikapia Magazine Page 41 Atheras PHILADELPHIA #12 Atheras Golf Outing 2009 Our annual Atheras Golf Outing held on October 26 of 2009 (Agiou Dimitriou) was a success. It was attended by many. The Ikarian gentlemen enjoyed a beautiful day of golf, with John Wilson, Kaliope great parea, food and Seindanis, John Tsahas, Zoe Wilson winning awards. Some of the award winners Jim Houtridis & Dimitrios Frangos included, George A Horiates for lowest score and president Jim Houtridis for highest score.

Kariotakia of Atheras Halloween 2009 John Karras, Angelo A Horiates, Chris Karras & George A Horiates Agia Marina Holiday Party Chapter Atheras Spooktacular Halloween Party IV The ladies of Agia Marina hosted a beautiful dinner on Atheras Spooktacular was a great time with special guest January 2, 2010. The club house was filled with little DJ Evan Funkee Frangos who was visiting from Austra- kariotakia and Santa was able to make one last appear- lia. Special ance before he went back to the North Pole. guest appear- ances were made by Kanye West, Lady Gaga and Teletubbies.

Kalliope Seindanis, Kaliope Kokolis, Kaleope Pasamixalis

Fani Seindanis, Matt Horiates, Andrew Horiates

Page 42 Ikapia Magazine Atheras PHILADELPHIA #12 Philadelphia Federation of Hellenic Societies Introducing Georgios Dimitrios Frangos, born on A dinner was hosted by the Philadelphia Federation of Saturday, October 17, 2009 at Hellenic Societies at our club house. They celebrated the 5:31 pm 9 lbs, 2 oz and 21 New Year by cutting a Vasilopita and had a delicious inches long. An early meal. Discussion point was the Greek Parade that will be Christmas gift, Georgios is held in Philadelphia on March 21 2010 and as always the son of Dimitrios and Chapter Atheras will be representing the Ikarian commu- Stamatina (Mousetis) nity strongly and proudly. Frangos. He is the grandson of George and Rhoda Upcoming Events Mousetis of Xrysostomo, On Sunday, February 7, 2010 we will be hosting a Super Ikaria and George and Sofia Bowl Party where delicious hoagies will be on sale. We are diligently preparing for our Annual Dinner Dance which will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2010. Hope to see you there! Submitted by Dimitrios Frangos, Chapter Atheras Secretary Dale Pappas, son of Stephan and Dori (Scaros) Pappas, a senior at Upper Darby High School, received Honorable Frangos of Pennsauken, New Mention, Best Social, Political or Cultural Paper in the Jersey. Even though Georgios 2008 Napoleon Series Writing Contest. His paper, has been to Greece already “Joachim Murat and the Kingdom of Naples: 1808- (while in his mama’s belly) he 1815” was published in the Napoleon Series Journal, is already planning for his big www.napoleon-series.org in July 2008. The Napoleon trip to Ikaria this upcoming Series is an international journal with over 1000 articles summer. submitted for publication. He has several other articles Submitted by Dimitrios published in this journal, including “The Impact of the Frangos, Atheras Secretary French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars on the Greek and proud Mbamba Independence Movement,” as well as one forthcoming in First Empire, a British publication entitled, “Napoleon’s Greek General: The Life of Nicolas Loverdo.” Con- gratulations on this great achievement! Submitted by Dori (Scaros) Pappas oinoe SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA #14 Chronia polla from Chapter Oinoe. We hope that all of our brothers and sisters across the country had a blessed Christmas and we wish you all the best in 2010. We were very happy to be visited by the Supreme Lodge on October 9th – 10th 2009. We met at the lobby of the Renaissance Hotel and Spa in Holly- wood and toured the hotel from 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. We had a meeting Supreme Lodge & Chapter Oinoe Members touring the hotel rooms from 5:00 P.M. – 6:30 Hollywood and Highland Complex and enjoyed a deli- P.M. where Dean S. cious meal and fine Icarian fellowship at The Grill Tripodes showed us some Restaurant. The next day we had another meeting at the new and interesting Hotel and then a taste testing lunch complements of the updates to our website. Renaissance Hotel and catered by Wolfgang Puck Cater- We later walked to the Dean S. Tripodes ing.

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Terry Platis, George Koklanaris & Constantinos Frangos

Nikolaos J. Pasamihalis, Steve Saphos, Nicolas James Athena Tsarnas Pugliese

Argyro, Costa & granddaughter Arianna Yiakas

Joyce & John Pamphilis That evening the party continued at St. Anthony’s Greek Icarian Orthodox Church Women Hall where many Our fall fundraiser Icarians gathered was once again held for the annual at the Santa Anita Halloween Party. Race Track in Young Icarians: Arcadia, CA on Sophia, Joyce, Saturday, October 24, Jacqueline, Alexander and Alex enjoying the 2009. President party! Nicolas James reserved the Santa Oxi! Day was celebrated at Saint Sophia Cathedral on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Young Chapter Oinoe Costaki and Efrosini Icarians Sophia Yiakas Anna and Anita Room. The Alexander James Chapter Members once again repre- and guests enjoyed a sented their buffet lunch and the chapter in the St. horse races. The Sophia Hellenic younger Icarians Academy’s Greek enjoyed the carnival School Program Jenny and Niko Yiakas after church. and rides which were Sophia Anna & set up inside the Alexander James center of the race track this year. A fun time was had by all.

Sophia Anna reciting her Jim & Tony Horaites poem Page 44 Ikapia Magazine oinoe SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA #14 Our last meeting of the year was held on Saturday, On Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the beautiful home of Ioannis and January 9, 2010 Helene Tripodis. It was a dark and rainy night but we still Chapter Oinoe managed to fill the home with Chapter Oinoe Members Treasurer and past anxious to taste some of Helen Tripodis delicious cooking president Bryan after the meeting. We discussed in depth the 2011 and Maria Gittings Conven- baptized their tion that second child chapter Dimitra Andreanna Oinoe will Tripodes Family be hosting Gittings at St. among Anthony’s other Greek Orthodox topics. Church in Pasadena. Maria’s sister Alexandria Katsas was the Godmother. It Tripodis Family was a beautiful ceremony and baby Dimitra was as quiet as an angel during the entire Ioannis, Helene, Stelanie & service. We Nikolas Tripodis celebrated long into the night Icarian Horaites & Tripodes Families style at the Pasadena Masonic Temple Na Zisi! Tony Horaites & Submitted by Nicolas G. James, Chapter Oinoe President Costa Yiakas

Chapter Oinoe Senior Bryan Gittings, Members Alexandria Katsas & Dimitra Gittings & Maria Gittings

Dinner is served! James Family

Ikapia Magazine Page 45 Christ E. Aivaliotis COLUMBUS #17 The Christ E. Aiviolitis Chapter #17 met on Nov. 22, Dessine Kaiser, daughter of Matthew and Jacqueline 2009 at 1 p.m. at Anna’s Greek Restaurant on Sawmill Kaiser, married Andrew Ziehler, on July 18, 2009, at the Road. We had a buffet meal that was outstanding. We Annunciation Greek discussed an upcoming golf outing and family picnic, and Orthodox Church, in the Detroit Pan-Icarian Convention for 2010. Jackie Dayton, Ohio. Dessine Moraitis reported that she and Tim Leakas will be co- and Andrew are chairing a nation-wide Ikarian Cookbook. They are lifelong members of looking for volunteers to serve on various committees, the parish, and are such as proofreading and testing. The book will contain active in YAL, the sections on the blue zone, herbs, teas and honey. They adult Greek dance are currently looking for sponsors to off set the start up group, and Catechism costs. School. She will graduate in June from Wright State Univer- sity with degrees in Finance and Account- ing. Andrew owns Ziehler Landscaping. Her grandparents are Dessine and Albert Fricioni; great-grandmother, the late Zaharo (Dolly) Raptis Virtue of Cambridge, Ohio.

It was a happy time in more ways than one!! Two days later, on July 20, wedding guests, Marty and Thalia Pictured in the first row from L to R, Frances Kalas, Jim Kalas, Tana (Kallipolitis) Haddox, gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Kougendakis, Lisa Houck, Nickie Mercier, Jackie Michaelides, Lou Evangelena. Her name honors Thalia’s mother, Pardos second row, Dessine Fricioni, Aris Hutras, Marino Moraitis, Nick Chibis, Jackie Moraitis, Albert Fricioni, Deme Pardos, Ruth Evangeline, Bingham third row, Tom Michaelides, Chris Pardos and her beloved aunt, Elias G. Pardos, born and raised in the village of Lena Tsouretho, has lived in Dayton, Ohio for the past 45 Tsamous. The years. On October 25, 2008 he was married in Manaqua, couple lives in Nicaraqua to Zanesville, Katiana Moraca Ohio, and in a civil cer- proud grand- emony with her parents are family in atten- Angelo and dance. On Evangeline October 25, 2009 Kallipolitis. they celebrated their first anniversary. We wish all the happiness in the world for Elias and his bride.

Page 46 Ikapia Magazine helios CLEARWATER #19 Greetings to the members of the Brotherhood. Here’s the news from sunny, warm Clearwater, Florida. We continue to hold our monthly dinner meetings on the fourth Sunday of the month. Currently, we are conducting our meetings at R.G.’s Restaurant, owned and operated by Bill and Argie Pastis. We are proud to be the home of Supreme President Sonja Stefanadis, and of IKARIA Magazine Editor, Niki Salame. We have a new line-up of Chapter officers that were Santa with the Parsonis children elected at our December 20th meeting: President- Dessi Plutis, Vice Presidents- Ann Andreson and Lynn We spent many (Milonas) Stenger, Rec. Secretary- Stanley Pardos, months prepar- Corresp. Secretary Fran Glaros Sharp, and Treasurer ing for the busy Mary (Achidafty) DesChamps. weekend of January 15th- 16th, 2010. That weekend, Helios Chapter hosted a golf outing, the Supreme Lodge meeting, and also hosted the Icarian Youth Leader- ship Confer- ence. Visitors stayed and meetings were held at We are continuing our efforts to rebuild our Chapter Shepard’s clubhouse after the tragic fire that occurred back in Hotel on February, 2009. Our architectural plans have been beautiful approved by the city, so we anticipate breaking ground Clearwater soon. Much thanks goes to Gus Tsambis for spearheading Beach. the rebuilding Information on those meetings will be reported sepa- effort. rately. On December 20th, we held our annual Christ- mas Party, complete with a visit from Santa Claus, who gave gifts to the children.

Santa surprises Helios members at the meeting and distributes presents to the kids

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Helios Chapter held its 33rd Annual Dinner Dance Glendi on Saturday, January 16th at the Spanos-Pappas Hall in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Over 400 guests attended, and enjoyed the buffet-style dinner before dancing to the music of Peter Lambropoulos and Peter Karnavas on violi. The Chapter expected to raise close to $4,000, with proceeds to go to the Chapter building fund, and to supporting our Foundation.

We were happy to hear about the births of Argyro Zacharoula Blatchly (granddaughter of Bill and Argie Pastis), and Christopher Christ (grandson of Ted and Recently, we were saddened by the loss of frequent Koula Plakas). visitor Fannie Dervich, Connie Andreson (mother in law of Ann Andreson), Larry Stenger, Bessie Manolis, and We wish a happy and healthy New Year to all. Athena Tsarnas. Respectfuly submitted, PSP Stan Tripodis

Page 48 Ikapia Magazine Kavo-Papas HOUSTON #20 In October ’09, the President of the Kavo Papas Chapter The first week of October was the 43rd Annual Greek 20, George Tratras, had the pleasure of meeting Supreme Festival which was held on the grounds of Annunciation President Sonja Stefanadis. Also joining George were Greek Orthodox Church near downtown Houston. An several of the abundance of food local members. was served and the Everyone men and women of enjoyed dining the church worked with Sonja at tirelessly in making “One’s A Meal” the traditional restaurant pastries. Cathedral located close to tours and Greek our Cathedral. Folk Dancing were some of the high- lights of the festivi- ties. Our youngest member, Nick Tratras (son of Chapter President, his wife Kim and grandson of Nick and Kiki Tratras) made his stage debut by participating in the traditional folk dance show. The Annual Festival is a very big hit for the people of Houston who always come out in droves, rain or shine, for almost 40 years! The club also had another successful and profitable fundraiser with our annual bake sale. Several members made an abundance of treats which were all quickly snatched up purchased by sweet loving patrons. Other club members made generous donations to ensure financial success. This Christmas Season our fellow Ikarians were able to enjoy time with family and friends. We have had a blessed 2009 and looking forward to a brighter 2010. Warmest regards, Kavo-Papas

NISOS IKARIA TORONTO #21

THE IKARIA MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER EDITION DEADLINE IS JUNE 1, 2010 PLEASE E-MAIL ALL PHOTOS AND SUBMISSIONS TO [email protected] OR MAIL TO: 1770 DOUGLAS AVE. DUNEDIN, FL 34698. Congratulations to ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO JUNE 1ST Vicky and Marc on their wedding! TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PLACEMENT. THANK YOU.

Ikapia Magazine Page 49 ikaros of montreal MONTREAL #22 Greetings from Ikaros of Montreal, Chapter 22! Èåñìïýò ÷áéñåôéóìïýò áðü ôï ôìÞìá 22 Ï ºêáñïò ôïõ We hope that you were all able to spend a memorable Ìüíôñåáë ! Christmas holiday celebrating with your families and Åëðßæïõìå íá ðåñÜóáôå üëïé èáõìÜóéá ôá öåôéíÜ loved ones and we truly wish that the New Year of 2010 ×ñéóôïýãåííá ãéïñôÜæïíôáò ìå ôéò ïéêïãÝíåéåò óáò êáé is filled with an abundance of peace, happiness, love and óáò åõ÷üìáóôå áðü ôá âÜèç ôçò êáñäéÜò ìáò ôï health for all of you. Although for this issue we did not êáéíïýñãéï Ýôïò 2010 íá åßíáé ãåìÜôï ãáëÞíç, åõôõ÷ßá, have much Chapter news to report we hope that in the áãÜðç êáé õãåßá ãéá üëïõò. Ôá íÝá ôïõ ôìÞìáôïò ìáò future months we will be able to update you on new and åßíáé ëßãá åí óõãêñßóåé ìå ôï ôåëåõôáßï ôåý÷ïò ðïõ upcoming Chapter events that we plan to organize. åêäüèçêå ôï öèéíüðùñï áëëÜ åëðßæïõìå íá Ý÷ïõìå ôçí On a very happy note we were ecstatic to celebrate on åõêáéñßá íá ïñãáíþóïõìå êáéíïýñãéåò åêäçëþóåéò êáé October the 10th, 2009 the holy matrimony of John íá óáò ìåôáöÝñïõìå ôá íÝá ìáò áðü êïíôÜ óôï Spiropoulos and sweet Nancy Antypas (loving daughter åðüìåíï ôåý÷ïò. of Miltiadis and Frosso Antypas). The beautiful Óáí ðéï åõ÷áñßóôá íÝá ìáò, óôçò 10 ôïõ Ïêôùâñßïõ bride as well as her ÷áñÞêáìå éäéáßôåñá ìå ôïí ãÜìïõ ôïõ ÉùÜííç handsome groom Óðõñüðïõëïõ êáé ôçò ãëõêéÜò ÍáõóéêÜò beamed with joy as their Áíôýðáò, áãáðçìÝíç êüñç ôïõ ÌéëôéÜäç êáé Öñüóù guests watched them Áíôýðá. Ç ðáíÝìïñöç íýöç êáé ï ãáìðñüò Ýëáìðáí exchange their sacred áðü ÷áñÜ êáé ç éåñÞ ôåëåôÞ üðùò êáé ç êáôáðëçêôéêÞ marriage vows, which äåîßùóç ãÜìïõ Ýêáíáí ôïõò êáëåóìÝíïõò íá ðåñÜóïõí was then followed by a ìéá áîÝ÷áóôç âñáäéÜ. Óõã÷áñçôÞñéá óôï êáéíïýñãéï sumptuous wedding æåýãïò êáé íá æÞóåôå! reception where an unforgettable time was Ãéá äõóÜñåóôï íÝï üìùò óôçò 23 Äåêåìâñßïõ 2009, had by all. Congratula- áðåâßùóå áðüôïìá Ýíá tions to the happy áãáðçìÝíï ìáò ìÝëïò ï Ê. couple and may your Íéêüëáïò ÌïõëÜò. Ï Íßêïò lives be blessed! Þôáí Ýíáò áðü ôïõò ðéï Unfortunately, on a more sombre note, we were deeply ðáëéïýò ìáò ìÝëïò ðïõ saddened by the sudden passing of Nikolaos Moulas on êáôÜãïíôáí áðü ôï Öñáíôáôï December 23rd, 2009. Niko who was one of the oldest Éêáñßáò. H õðïóôÞñéîç êáé ç members here in Montreal was extremely proud of his áãÜðç ðïõ åß÷å ï Íßêïò ãéá Ikarian heritage, his roots descending from the village of ôïí Óõëëïãï ôïõ, ðïõ èåùñþ Frantato. Niko’s constant support and his sincere love üôé ãéá áõôüí Þôáí óáí ìéá towards his “Sillogo” which was like his very own small ìéêñÞ ôïõ ïéêïãÝíåéá, Þôáí family, was truly endless and he touched many lives by ðñÜãìáôé áðÝñáíôç. Ðñïò his presence. In loving memory of his untimely passing, ôéìÞò ôçò ìíÞìçò ôïõ, our annual New Year’s event on January was postponed. áíáâëÞèçêå öÝôïò ç May your memory be eternal our dear friend. êáèéåñùìÝíç ãéïñôÞ ôçò 1 ôïõ Éáíïõáñßïõ. Áéùíßá ç These were our Chapter’s most current news. We hope ìíÞìç óïõ êáëÝ ìáò ößëå. that you all enjoy the rest of the winter season and we ÁõôÜ Þôáí ôá åëÜ÷éóôá íÝá åíçìÝñùóçò. Óáò shall reconnect once again at spring time. åõ÷üìáóôå íá ðåñíÜôå ðÜíôá êáëÜ êáé áíõðïìïíïýìå Respectfully submitted, íá ôá îáíáðïýìå áðü êïíôÜ ôçí ¢íïéîç. Êáëü ÷åéìþíá Chryssa Efstratoudakis óå üëïõò!

Ìå åêôßìçóç, ×ñýóá Åõóôñáôïõäáêç

Page 50 Ikapia Magazine langada “spirit of ikaria” ATLANTA #23 Greetings from Langada #23, “Spirit of Ikaria”. On Sunday, November 8, 2009, we were honored with a visit from our Supreme President, Sonja Stefanadis. Prior to our afternoon meeting, members of the chapter attended Divine Liturgy at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in Atlanta, Georgia. Later in the afternoon, members of Langada met at Athens Pizza in Youth Conference in in Clearwater Beach, Florida, the Decatur, Georgia upcoming National Conventions in Detroit, Michigan and for our winter Hollywood, California. meeting. The A District Governor’s Report was given by Nicole Tratras meeting was well Androutsopoulos as well as a Treasurer’s Report by our attended and chapter Treasurer, Demos Galaktiades. everyone enjoyed After our chapter business, Supreme President, Sonja a wonderful lunch prepared by Athens Pizza. Stefanadis spoke about the improvements to our National Prior to officially starting the meeting, we welcomed website, the newly formed Icarian Facebook page and new member Mrs. Mary Kelly to our chapter and collected e-mail addresses for our national database. She presented a check to our high school graduate, also re-capped the guest speaker at the National Conven- Constantine Alexander. The meeting agenda included tion regarding Ikaria being selected as a Blue Zone. minutes from our prior meeting and post National Convention Report from Cleveland. Other topics Respectfully submitted by Bill Androutsopoulos, Chapter included local and national membership, the January President

DRAKANON PARMA #24 Following all the excitement of attending the Pan- additions to the membership. Our past President Nicholas Icarian convention in Cleveland, and again what a Hazinakis Jr. an- convention, the chapter returned to hosting the October nounced his engage- get-together at the Panera Bread Company. ment and the wedding We began our plans for the upcoming fall events that is on! We met with Sonja on October 31st at the Pappou’s Greek restaurant in Parma, Ohio for an excellent lunch. Sonja laid out her observation of what she envisioned to be the future of the Pan-Icarian Brother- hood. Sonja shared many interesting ideas Petro Parianos accepting award for President Chris Parianos from Pres. Sonja included our meeting with the new Supreme President about the growth of the Sonja Stefanadis, our Halloween event, and the National Organization and what each chapter needs to do to Christmas Party. We shared information about our assist in this growth. Past Presidents Nicholas Hazinakis

Ikapia Magazine Page 51 DRAKANON PARMA #24 Sr. and Petro Parianos lead the question and answer session. Many excellent ideas were exchanged and a new hope emerged with every discussion. The members present asked Sonja about the future growth and learned all chapters need to encourage growth in the younger members of the community. Ideas were shared about how to attract new members. Once Sonja completed her presentation, the floor was opened to questions from the members. The meeting was social and pleasant. After finalizing her plans with the Drakanon Chapter #24, Sonja left in order to meet with the Pharos Chapter later that and receiving evening at their club their very house. special gift. Ms. Claus made On December 20th, some very the Drakanon special choices Chapter hosted their for our little Annual Christmas boys and girls. Party at the After they Stancatos Restau- opened their rant in Parma. We sat down to a very Kostia and Petro Parianos with their presents, Santa had to fine meal and social gathering. grandchildren leave so that the reindeer We have utilized the Catering of Stancatos previously for could rest for the special our New Years Eve night coming. The parties, but this was children continued to play our first time at the together and enjoyed the restaurant. Presi- sounds of Christmas dent Chris had music provided by Petro. chosen this location and what a good Cooper and Quincy Kowal with choice. We all had cousin Theo Thomas fun enjoying the smiles of our many Mike Karniotis & his daughter Stephanie Kowal children and grandchildren as they played together. It was so nice to see the smiles and hear the sounds of children having fun. Then, out of the quite came such a stir. Everyone looked Icaros & around and to their Nitsa surprise, stood a jolly Chacalos old man in a red suit. with their son and Yes, Santa Claus paid his wife, our chapter a very daughter Stella special visit. Each Chacalos child had a turn and her standing next to Santa friend Page 52 Ikapia Magazine DRAKANON PARMA #24 Before leaving the restaurant, we conducted one last measure of business. We elected our officers for the 2010 year. After some discussions, our President Chris agreed to lead the club another year. Chris has provided some excellent leadership to our club and we hope to utilize more of his ideas for 2010. Paul Manos was elected as From left Sophia Vice-President; Maria O’Connell was re-elected to the Gemelas, Peter Kowal, Cooper Treasurer position she held two years ago; and, Kowa, and Ron Constance Karniotis was elected Secretary. Past President Thomas and Secretary Mike Karniotis will continue as Chapter Newsletter Editor and Website facilitator for 2010.

New 2010 chapter officers from left Secretary Constance From left - Paul and Marina Casey and daughter, Maria and Tim Karniotis, President Chris Parianos, Treasurer Maria O’Connell, Jeannie and Chris Parianos O'Connell and Vice President Paul Manos

Stephanie Kowal and Nick Hazinakis Sr. Members of the Chacalos family and their children

From left Lynn Hazinakis and daughter Zafira with Connie Karniotis The Gemelas family

Many members gathered at homes of either family members or other members to celebrate the in-coming 2010. We hope for a more prosperous New Year and wish From left Paul all Icarians a very happy and healthy New Year. and Toula Manos, Kostia and Petro Parianos Respectively, Mike Karniotis, Past Secretary

Ikapia Magazine Page 53 Panagia BUFFALO #26 Panagia Chapter #26 would like to wish all of you a happy and healthy New Year. It has been a very cold, icy winter here in Buffalo, NY but we have stayed warm by celebrating the holidays with family and friends. Our Chapter is quite new to the Brotherhood but we continue to organize and grow. This year we even saw our own Damianos T. Skaros elected as District 6 Governor. The Cleveland convention was an incredible learning experience and we are already looking forward to Detroit. Xñüíéá ðïëëÜ.

Submitted by George N. Skaros, Chapter Secretary

The way it was

THE IKARIA MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER EDITION DEADLINE IS JUNE 1, 2010 PLEASE E-MAIL ALL PHOTOS AND SUBMISSIONS TO [email protected] OR MAIL TO: 1770 DOUGLAS AVE. DUNEDIN, FL 34698. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO JUNE 1ST TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PLACEMENT. THANK YOU.

Page 54 Ikapia Magazine MESARIA PACIFIC NORTHWEST #27 Greetings to all of our Brothers and Sisters from the far singled out, that off Pacific Northwest’s only Ikarian Chapter, Mesaria BASILE and his Chapter 27! We hope that everyone had a wonderful fall lovely wife and are surviving the cooler temperatures around the Koula are for country. We had a short cold snap followed by the usual real! fall/winter rain and snow in the mountains. We look The Fall Chapter forward to seeing the sun on July 5th! meeting was held Mesaria Chapter is continuing to work on increasing and on Saturday, maintaining membership across several states. We have November 14, eleven paid members and are working towards identify- 2009 in Portland, ing other Ikarians in the Pacific Northwest and encourag- Oregon. A late L to R, Supreme President Sonia Stefanadis, ing their participation. Since we are spread out between afternoon meeting Irini Karamilis-Kitchin, Charley Andrews several states we attempt to coordinate a time that is was followed by an outstanding dinner at Elenis convenient for all to meet, usually in Portland, Oregon. Philoxenia & Estiatorio. A wonderful evening was had We had a pleasant visit and meeting, which was a 1st by by all and we finally met some new faces (distant rela- our Supreme President, Sonia Stefanadis on Monday tives) and anticipate continued growth in our member- October 12, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. Some of our ship. Some new “faces” that we finally met were Greg activities during President Stefanadis’s short visit were a Lakides from Salem, OR, Andreas Horiates and his wife hilltop view of the “Rose City” and a visit to the Hel- Lorna from Medford, OR, Deborah Andreades from lenic-American Cultural Center & Museum at Holy Portland, and Lori Emmerton from Burien, WA. Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathe- dral. We also met with Father Paul Schroeder whose Parish Council is in the capable hands of fellow Ikarian and President Steve Phoutrides. A Greek lunch followed at one of L to R Debra Andreades, Irini & Bob Karamilis-Kitchin, Andreas & Lorna the many fine MacIver-Horiates, Greg Lackides, Lori Emmerton, Charley Andrews Greek establish- L to R, Irini Karamilis-Kitchin, Charley We have some future events planned, a Spring dinner in ments in Portland. Andrews, Supreme President Sonia either Seattle or Portland, and a Summer Ikarian Indepen- Stefanadis, Steve Phoutrides Several of us enjoyed dence Day celebration at Andreas Horiates’ home in an evening with BASILE, on Sunday, November 8, 2009 Medford, Oregon where his lovely wife Lorna plans to at St. Demetrious Greek Orthodox Church in Seattle. The COOK! audience of non-Ikarians were assured by those of us

Eirini SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA #28 Elections were held and our 2010 officers are Mosca Congratulations to Adam and Pari (Mavrophilipos) Smith Nickels, president; Stefanos G. Pedos, vice-president; on the birth and the baptism of their daughter Stella. Kosta Plakas and Pari (Mavrophilipos) Smith, secretaries; Congratulations to Andrew and Mosca (Mavrophiliopos) Anna Pedos and Kelly Pedos Bredologos, treasurers. Smith on the birth of their daughter. The next monthly meeting will include a fund-raising Congratulations to Stelianos Bredologos and Kelly Pedos dinner and a Kariotiko recipe exchange party hosted by Bredologos on the baptism of their daughter Evangelia Stefanos Pedos. Eirini. Leonidas Tsandiris entertained guests with the Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Christos Ikariotiko. Plakas and his family. Na mas zisoune. Our chapter is growing!

Ikapia Magazine Page 55 ==IN MEMORY OF Christopher Passodelis Founding Chair of Pan-Icarian Foundation April 1, 1932-January 2, 2010 At the 1988 Pan-Icarian Convention in Pittsburgh, PA, Christopher Passodelis’ efforts were formally recognized Pittsburgh, PA and he was decreed as an honorary Icarian by the Broth- Survived by loving erhood. wife Catherine Since its inception, the Pan-Icarian Foundation has (Vlahos) Passodelis, undertaken and spent hundreds of thousands of dollars for sons William, the following projects: schools, hospitals, scholarships, Michael, Christopher Icarian nursing home, road building, fire-fighting equip- and Constantine, and ment, medical assistance, humanitarian aid, academic their families. research, and support to the Pan-Icarian National Ar- The Icarians who chives. The Foundation has helped thousands of individu- came to the United als throughout the United States, Canada and Icaria. States, never forget- Christopher Passodelis’ dream and driving force in ting their beloved making our Foundation a reality is something we should island, always had in all take a moment to appreciate. May his memory be their thoughts, “how eternal. can we help those left behind?” Thus came the idea of creating a Foundation to act as the beneficial arm to the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood and its members. Christopher Passodelis took up the task of investigating how to create this entity. At the same time, he, along with PSP Christ Aivaliotis and PSP George L. Vassilaros, worked to convince the Brotherhood of the benefits of establishing a Foundation. In the summer of 1964, Christopher Passodelis, along = with a contingent from Pittsburgh, traveled to New York, which was the location of the Brotherhood’s national headquarters at the time, in order to finalize the creation of a Foundation. There was much resistance and contro- versy, but thanks to Christopher Passodelis’ power of persuasion, those in opposition were won over and the trip to New York proved successful in putting the finish- ing touches on establishing a Foundation. In September 1965, the Charter was signed by Christo- pher Passodelis, PSP Christ Aivaliotis, and PSP George L. Vassilaros, and the Pan-Icarian Foundation was formed. Christopher Passodelis served as the founding chair of the Pan-Icarian Foundation from 1965-1975. During that time, he and PSP Gus Cherouvis were personally involved in making arrangements with hospitals and doctors across the country for the care of patients that the Foundation brought to the United States for treatment. They worked diligently to bring these patients the best possible treatment available.

Page 56 Ikapia Magazine ==IN MEMORY OF George Evangelos Poulos, Sr

George Evangelos Poulos, Sr. of Davie, Florida died Returning to civilian life, George joined his family in November 25, 2009. He was 85. George was born on Washington, D.C. where he assisted in operating the June 30, 1924 in family Greek Restaurant, “The Parthenon.” It was at this New York, New time he met his future wife, Nina. They were married on York to Evangelos January 11, 1947 in Washington, D.C. and Eudoxia Plakas After the births of sons Evangelos and George, Jr., an Poulos, both from opportunity to work at the famous “Fontainebleau Hotel” Karkinagri, Ikaria. was offered him. George moved his family to South His elder brother, Florida in 1958, where for nearly 30 years, George James Evangelos managed some of the finest food service entities of the Poulos, is an active major hotels like The Fontainebleau, The Americana and member of the The Diplomat. Lefkas Chapter of the Pan-Icarian After 48 years of marriage, George’s wife Nina died in Brotherhood of 1995. George is survived by his second wife, Judy, and America. brothers James Evangelos Poulos of Washington, D.C., and John (Hilda) Poulos of Tucson, Arizona. Living in In 1924, George Davie, Florida are his sons Dr. Evangelos (Melinda) was baptized in Poulos and the Reverend George Evangelos (Virginia) New York, New York at the Poulos, Jr. He was the proud and loving grandfather to 9 Holy Trinity Greek Ortho- grandchildren and loving great-grandfather to 7 great- dox Church, which now is grandchildren. the Archdiocesan Cathe- dral. In his adult years, George was buried with full military honors at the Cedar George attended St. Mark’s Hill Cemetery, adjacent to S.E. Washington, D.C., Lutheran Church, Holly- (Suitland, Maryland) with first wife Nina and along side wood, Florida where his his mother and father. son, The Rev. George Evangelos Poulos, Jr., serves as the Senior Pastor. Inducted into the United States Army in February 1943, George served as a gunner in the Anti-Aircraft Artillery as an M1 Rifle Expert. He survived the initial crossing of the English Channel where eighty percent of the troops perished the first three days. George served in the military campaigns = of Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France, and the Rhineland. During his military career he was awarded the American Service Medal, the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. He was granted the Honorable Discharge from military service in December, 1945.

Ikapia Magazine Page 57 ==IN MEMORY OF

Tripodes, Mary April 17, 1915 – December 14, 2009 seventies and became an accomplished weaver with many Marika “Mary” Tripodes 94 of her handicrafts sold at various locations in the Pasa- gently passed away in the dena area as well as church festivals. In her eighties South Pasadena, California arthritis slowed her loom production so she helped the home she lived in for 60 church by preparing fig jam from fruit she picked in her years. own yard. Mary was born in the village In 2009 Mary was temporarily in a convalescent home of Arethousa, Icaria to recovering from a fractured arm during fig season. Her Niketas & Alexandra main concern was “Who would pick the figs?” “Who Tripodis. She emigrated to would make the jam for the church festival?” Her friends Chicago in 1930 at age 14 to came to the rescue this year and salvaged the crop and join her parents, and two made the jam. When she finally came home but still younger American born weakened from the fracture she volunteered to help fill sisters (Dorothy and the treat bags given to the children at the AHEPA’s annual Minerva) she saw for the first time. Her older sister Halloween party in October. This was a job she could do Kalliope lived in Cleveland. The entire family would not at home. be united until 1933 with the arrival of her brother Marino from Icaria. She found work at a furrier putting Mary’s hands were always busy doing for others. She her talented hands to work and gave most all her earnings never complained about the restrictions her aging body to her mother to help the family. In 1937 she met Jack and failing health imposed on her. She outlived all her Tripodes (from Kosikia) through her activities with other friends but made new ones. When her favorite activities Icarians. Jack and Mary were married in 1938 and settled were no longer possible she found new avenues of in Cleveland where Jack ran the Washington Restaurant service. She simply adapted and found other ways to be on Kinsman Ave. with his brothers. When the Tripodes active and help others. She often would comment “I brothers and their families moved to southern California don’t know why people are so nice to me” or “Why have from Cleveland in 1946 it started a mini flood of other I been so fortunate?” Icarian settlers to the suburbs east of Los Angeles. Her greatest joy was to be surrounded by family and While Mary was raising her young family, and working at friends usually at a lavish dinner she prepared at home- a the family business, Gus’s BBQ in South Pasadena, she practice she continued until the last year of her life. Her also found time along with other transplanted Greeks to ever smiling face and warm, generous heart will be establish organizations they had known in other parts of missed. the country. Mary was a founding member of the Oinoe For the first time in 94 years Mary’s busy, helping hands chapter of the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood in 1950, the are now still, but her fingerprints are everywhere. Daughters of Penelope in 1952, and local Philoptochos in 1953. Mary and husband Jack worked to start, maintain, She is survived by her children Virginia (Dino) Lappas, and expand these groups all of which lead to the forma- Peter Tripodes, Dr. Nikitas (Dena) Tripodes, grandchil- tion of St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church in Pasadena. dren Andrea & Vincent Lappas, Maria (Eli) Ibrahimzade, She helped organize the community’s first Greek school Zachary, Marika, & Georgia Tripodes, great-grandchil- program in 1952 and church festival in 1953. Mary and dren Max & Dina Ibrahimzade, brother Marino Tripodis husband Jack always worked tirelessly together in the of Chicago, and sisters Dorothy (George) Lardis of kitchen at countless church and community dinners and Warren, Ohio and Minerva Zerlentes of Chicago, as well fundraisers. They were an inseparable couple for 54 years as numerous, nieces, nephews, godchildren and cousins. until Jack’s passing in 1992. Donations in memory of Mary Tripodes can be made to When her cooking partner Jack passed away she helped the Pan-Icarian Foundation. the community by joining others in preparing the dolmathes, Greek pastries, and other foods for the annual church festival. She learned to operate a loom in her

Page 58 Ikapia Magazine ==IN MEMORY OF Ikarian Interests Koula Poulos Fragos

Koula Poulos Fragos fell asleep in the Lord on December In August of 2009 a sailboat competition took place for 23, 2009. She was born in Panagia, Ikaria on March 26, the first time in Ikaria. The competition started in Evdilos 1934 to George Peter Poulos and Argiro Papanicolaou then went to Samos, then to Lipsous. Poulos. Koula immigrated to America after WW II. She settled in Wilmington, North Carolina. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John Evangelos Fragos, her loving children, Argiro (David), Sophia (Ernest) and Evangelos (Olym- pia) and her brother Peter George Poulos (Phyllis) and Sister-in-law, Mrs. Theodore (Koula) Poulos. Koula’s favorite things in life were her grandchildren, Joshua John Tracy, Yianni, Koula, Eliana, George and Alexander Fragos. Her heart lit up when she was in their presence. She loved being their Yia Yia. She was also a loving thea to all of her nieces and nephews (12 from the Poulos side and 25 from the Frangos side). She had plenty of love to go around. The best words to describe her are passionate and free spirited. She had a strong minded personality. She had a way of making everyone around her feel at home. She was honest and to the point. She loved life, she loved fishing, picking her vegetables from her garden, and she enjoyed playing cards, watching the Greek channels. She loved going to Ikaria at every opportunity she got. Her biggest dedication was to her family. She was the “rock” of her family. She was very loved by her family, friends and customers of the Dixie Grill, which she ran for 25 years. She loved to pick-on her customers and they loved to pick-on her. She had a great sense of humor and was a nurturing Despina and John Kantounis, Koula and Georgia Batuyios at the friend. sailboat competition in Evdilos We were all so blessed to have her in our life. We will miss her deeply. Our strength and comfort is our memo- ries and our Greek Orthodox Religion. We know she is standing with her sister Emily Patelos and brother, Theodore Poulos who preceded her in death. She is free and watching over us. May her memory be eternal. Submitted by Her loving family

Ikapia Magazine Page 59 ATTENTIONATTENTION COLLEGECOLLEGE STUDENTSSTUDENTS STUDY IN IKARIA THIS SUMMER AND EARN THREE CREDITS!

2010 SUMMER PROGRAMS IN GREECE Eligibility: It is preferable that students have a grade Greek Language, Culture, History and Archaeology point average of 2.5 GPA. WHY STUDY IN GREECE? Credits: 4 semester hours for Greek language courses Greece is a land of contrasts; picturesque islands, rugged and 3 semester hours for history, archaeology and other mountains, isolated rural villages and modern cities. courses. Every aspect of this amazing country reveals the diver- Cost: The program fee is $1,400 for one course. For two sity, complexity, enthusiasm and intensity with which life or more the cost is $1,100 per course during the same is lived in Greece. With a single glance one can easily period, which includes orientation, tuition, housing, meal, discern aspects of the ancient world, Byzantine culture cultural activities, local excursions and field trips. For the and contemporary pragmatism. Here you can learn about class with a study tour around Greece the cost is $2,000. classical civilization, walk through ancient streets, share Part of this year program costs for each participant are the passion of local politics, witness the legacies of defrayed through Paideia’s scholarship support. This Alexander the Great, the Romans under Constantine the scholarship is reflected in the program fee. This does not Great, the Byzantine Empire, etc. include the International Student Identity Card, and a PAIDEIA 2010 summer programs are offered in nonrefundable fees for application and registration Thessaloniki, Dion, Kozani, Sparta, Ikaria, Mytilini, through the University of Connecticut or other Paideia Delphi, Karpenisi, Crete, and Rhodes in Classical & affiliated Universities.Additional estimated costs include Modern Greek, Culture, History, Archaeology and $1,400 for round-trip airfare, $40.00 study abroad Marine studies.The program includes various summer insurance coverage per month, $1,200 for personal concerts, visits to Archaeological sites and monuments of expenses and about $100 for textbooks. Greece depending on student interest and courses offered. Applications can be obtained at: The program includes a number of excursions to muse- ums, galleries, churches and theaters. Study Abroad Programs University of Connecticut Some past destinations with guided field trips have Tel. (860)486-5022 www.studyabroad.uconn.edu included Kozani, Aiani, Pella, Vergina, Meteora, Volos, OR Center for Hellenic Studies Paideia Lamia, Delphi, Athens, Thermopylai, Orhomenos, Tel/fax: (860)429-8518 Email: [email protected] Epidauros, Nafplion, Sparta, Olympia, Patra, Korinthos, www.paideiaonline.org Kos, Symi, Patmos. The course offered in Ikaria is The Language & Culture of Greece from June 27 - July 17 for 3 credits. Any interested students must apply ASAP! Details: Students will live at rental apartments in walking Spend a summer in Ikaria... distance from the classrooms. Thessaloniki students take the afternoon and evening meals at school cafeteria. earn college credits... Students in Dion, Rhodes and other regions of Greece take dinner at a restaurant 7 days a week. what could be better?

Page 60 Ikapia Magazine IKARIAN INDEPENDENCE 2012 CELEBRATION The Importance of the 2012 Celebration of Ikarian This poster so eloquently depicts how Icarians live their Independence lives. The poster did not shape the Icarians; however, the Icarians shaped the poster. The poster is just a mere For as long as I can remember, a poster depicting the reminder and a hint of how the people of this great island Icarian battle for procured longevity and established their egalitarian Independence hung beliefs. above the television in my family’s living In the corner of the poster, there is an Icarian lying dead. room. As a child, I The dead solider is George Spanos, who was from the never tried to figure out other side of the island (Raches/Evdilos), but was killed what the poster meant. in Chryssostomos. He seems to be, according to the It looked over my poster, the only Icarian killed; however, his legacy will family and me while last into the ages as if millions of Icarians died that day. we ate. It looked over The Icarians put the Ottoman soldiers onto a boat and my brothers and me as shipped them away. This act represents the fundamental we wrestled and did our beliefs of Icaria and Icarians everywhere. Be it for evil homework. Although I doers or for the common person, after years of oppres- never tried to figure out sion, the Icarians still respected their captors and, in what it meant when I doing so, life itself. was younger, this has changed since I began researching As I looked at the famous poster, I noticed a stamp with the story of Icarian independence. the picture of the actress, activist, and politician Melina When my family moved, the poster that once had hung Merkouri, taped to the outside of the frame. It was very above the television vanished. I madly looked for it. I fitting to see her picture. She not only joined the struggle went downstairs. I opened up the closet, which was full against the Greek Military Junta of 1967, but also in a of other posters and family relics. I blew the dust away way, showed the progress a country can make without the and kept searching. I was determined to find it. I rav- oppressive rule of another country. She played larger aged through my older brothers’ football cleats, baseball than life characters, both on and off the screen; however, bats, basketballs, and soccer balls. After searching for a she represented most what happens when a country is few minutes, I found the poster. There it was. I knew it given the chance to live the way a free democratic state from sight but never really understood the weight of it should with freedom for all. The marketplace of ideas until now. With a swipe of the hand, I could see the eyes will bring out the truth. Her contribution to the isolation of Lady Freedom staring back at me as they always had. and fall of the Junta was very much like Icaria’s contribution to Greece’s overall independence. Icaria was one of As I cleaned it up, the old poster did not miss a beat. Ms. the first Greek Islands, if not the first, to become free of Icaria was in the center as the Statue of Freedom. An the Ottoman Empire’s rule. The Icarians became free on angel like character was flying ever so gracefully over a Tuesday July 17, 1912. They did this themselves. battlefield. Her grace was contrasted with her fierce look of determination that, by the sight of it, makes you clench The Icarians gambled with their lives to gain indepen- your jaw. She was holding a torch and a sword. With the dence after years of oppression, which now makes all look of freedom in her eyes, the poster illustrates the seem possible – assuming you, like them, already have story of how our ancestors fought off their oppressors. In unheard of strength both mentally and physically. I have the background, there was what seems to be the future of asked people older than I what stories they heard when Icaria, a steamboat gun ship with the name Cleoprata – they were young about Icaria’s independence, and I maybe the ship that carried the Ottoman Empire soldiers learned a lot, nothing more fitting than how Icarians live back to where they came from. A flag on the ship read, than the story of the tax collector. “AYTONOMOE ICARIA.” And bringing the four The tax collector for the Ottoman Empire held some corners of the document together was the Icarian National Icarians as servants. These Icarians carried him around Anthem. the island. One day, however, the Icarians made a move

Ikapia Magazine Page 61 IKARIAN INDEPENDENCE 2012 CELEBRATION that still ripples down to my generation and no doubt will Icarian Independence send waves throughout the ages. As the Icarians carried On the island of Icaria, a very unique culture has formed him up one of the highest parts of the mountain, they from centuries of seclusion, oppression, and independence. threw him over the side. No one was ever prosecuted for The rich history of Icaria and its people is one that is the crime because when the Ottoman’s held a trial, it is celebrated and must be remembered, as it helps us all said that all the villagers took the blame. They screamed, realize why Icarians have a distinct sense of pride. “Oliemis afenti!” This was a vicious act but one that puts in perspective what Icarians, what our ancestors, under- Icaria, along with the rest of Greece, had endured Muslim went, and how they stuck together under extreme condi- control under the Ottoman Empire for several hundred years. tions. They suffered terribly in every sense of the word, Icaria was officially incorporated into the Ottoman Empire in and thinking about what they went through has been a 1521. Remaining relatively isolated for 300 years, Icaria was force in my life. A force that helps me live a better life. finally able to break away from the empire in 1827 during the Greek War for Independence. However, the island was As I go through school, I think of the stories I have heard. not initially made a member of the newly formed indepen- It is the story of the tax collector and others that keep my dent country of Greece. Icaria fell back into Turkish rule and life and the things I do in perspective. Nothing I have remained under their control until 1912. Finally, on July 17, done or will do can measure up to such a task as living 1912, Icarian revolutionaries expelled a Turkish garrison under such extreme conditions. stationed in Icaria, gaining their independence. In 2012, we will celebrate 100 years of Icarian indepen- Icaria remained an independent nation for five months. During dence from the Ottoman Empire. The significance of this this period, the country maintained their own armed forces, is beyond anything I can explain; however, I know and created a flag and stamps, and had its own anthem. However, understand that my family and I would not be here today this time also saw great hardship, as food and transportation without the heroic efforts and sacrifice Icarians showed in were hard to come by. Icaria finally became part of Greece in expelling their oppressors. That valor will never die November of 1912. Yet, this period of independence, although because it lives within the teachings of our youth. Even short-lived, had a great impact on the people of Icaria. My as generations go by, the core beliefs and values of the great grandmother Argiro Klicos Saffo, born 1901, recounted Greek culture, of Icarian culture, are instilled in our every stories of the days of independence and the nationalism and move because they make us who we are. Our blood does pride that were felt by all. Icaria, a lonely and forgotten island, not let us forget our roots, nor will our bodies, nor will had stood up for itself against the mighty forces of the Turks. our minds, nor will our souls. I will forever be indebted This achievement allowed Icarians to feel that their island to those who freed Icaria. I might never know every could endure any hardship. While, surviving the roughest story or learn every fact about all their suffering, but I can waters in the Aegean, treacherous mountains, and threats from try to use what I do know to celebrate their lives on a many other sources, Icarians used their experiences and daily basis. independent way of life to overcome. Dimitri Facaros I visited Greece for the first time in the summer of 2008. Touring many other towns and Greek islands before arriving in Icaria, it was very easy to see the independent spirit and differences found there. A care-free mentality, coupled with a ALL DELEGATES WERE ASKED TO SUBMIT A sense that all can be conquered, were very refreshing quali- ties. However, the unity that is felt on the island was the most WRITTEN PIECE ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE prevalent characteristic. After struggling through years of 2012 CELEBRATION. THESE ARE JUST SOME oppression, fighting for, and eventually winning their OF THE SUBMISSIONS. MORE WILL FOLLOW IN independence fostered a sense of unity and closeness between all who have ties to Icaria. This unity and sense of THE SPRING/SUMMER ISSUE OF IKARIA family is what is truly celebrated with its independence. MAGAINZE. STAY TUNED. After almost 100 years, Icaria maintains that culture of its own that makes it such a special place. As the anniversary nears, we must all remember what we have endured together, in order to realize how much more we can achieve together. Gregory Anthony Steele, Delegate - Chapter Therma Page 62 Ikapia Magazine IKARIAN INDEPENDENCE 2012 CELEBRATION Ikaria Independence Ottoman Empire, but was forced to accept Turkish rule a few years later, and remained part of the Ottoman Empire Greece is a beautiful country filled with ancient archi- until July 17, 1912 when it expelled a small Turkish tects, temples, a rich history, a beautiful culture and an garrison during the Ikarian Independence. Ikaria gained amazing story of how Greece fought for their indepen- their independence on July 17, 1912, however Ikaria was dence. Some parts of Greece got their independence on unable to join Greece until November of that year. The their own before they become a part of Greece. Ikaria is five months of independence were difficult years. The a prime example of how this amazing small island had to natives lacked food, were without regular transportation fight for their independence before they became a part of and postage service, and were on the verge of becoming Greece. part of the Italian Aegean Empire. On November 4, 1912 Here is a brief outlook on how Ikaria gained its indepen- Ikaria became an island of Greece. dence and became part of Greece. Ikaria has been Our ancestors in Ikaria took many sacrifices for their inhabited since at least 7000 B.C. when it was inhabited people to have the freedom, life and liberty their de- by the Neolithic pre-Hellenic people that Greeks called served. If it was not for them, we will not have the Pelasgians. Around 750 B.C. Greeks from Miletus opportunity to visit Ikaria and meet our family and colonized Ikaria establishing a settlement in the area of relatives. Yes, we all know Ikaria is a beautiful island present day Campos, which they called Oenoe for its with amazing beaches, gorgeous scenery, a laid back and wine. In the sixth century B.C. Ikaria was absorbed by care free life, however we will not be able to experience Samos and became part of Polycrates’ sea empire. At this any of this if it was not for our ancestors. I believe it is time the temple of Artemis at Nas, on the northeast corner important to give back and help out our island of Ikaria. of the island was built. Nas was a sacred spot to the pre- When the chapters in the U.S. donate money to Ikaria for Greek inhabitants of the Aegean, and an important port of schools or hospitals, or when they send money to families the island in antiquity, the last stop before testing the who have a sick family member; it makes me feel good dangerous seas around Ikaria. As my mother is from Nas, inside that we are giving back for all of that the people of I appreciate the sacrifices my ancestors made for Ikaria. Ikaria did for us. It was an appropriate place for sailors to make sacrifices I am very proud that I am Greek; however I am prouder to Artemis, who among other functions was a patron of to be an Ikarioti! This is because Ikarians are very seafarers. The temple stood in good repair until the humble people; they do not ask for much and appreciate middle of the 19th century when it was pillaged by the the little things they have. Sure Ikaria is not a rich island, villagers of Christos, Raches for marble for their local like Crete or Samos. That does not matter to us. The church. In 1939 it was excavated by the Greek archeolo- most important thing to the Ikarians is family, friends, gist Leon Politis. During the German and Italian occupa- and love, to enjoy yourself and to have a good time with tion of Ikaria in the Second World War many of the the people around you. Every time I go to Ikaria or to artifacts unearthed by Politis disappeared. Local custom conventions I think to myself how lucky I am to know has it that there are still marble statues embedded in the such great people and to share great times with them and sand off the coast. all of this happened because of how our ancestors fought By the end of the fifth century A.D. Ikaria fell into the for independence for them and the future generations of sphere of the Byzantine Empire. While Ikaria was under Ikaria. control under Samos; Samos and the government in As we celebrate the 100 years of Ikaria Independence in Constantinople, maintained a local fleet which offered 2012 we all have to think and reflect of all the sacrifices Ikaria some protection from pirates. In the 14th century our ancestors made for us to make it possible for our the Genoese took Chios, and Ikaria became part of a generation and many others to be a unified, strong, Genoese Aegean empire. When the Turks drove the dependent and a vital aspect of Greece. Genoese from the Aegean the Knights of St. John, who had their base in Rhodes, exerted some control over ZHTO IKARIA!!!!! Ikaria until 1521 when the Sultan incorporated Ikaria into George Karnavas his realm. The Ikarians killed the first Turkish tax collector, but somehow managed to escape punishment. After a long time, in 1827 Ikaria broke away from the

Ikapia Magazine Page 63 IKARIAN INDEPENDENCE 2012 CELEBRATION What if? Then you remember – your sister is off from school today – it’s Saturday! It’s June, 2010. “Can my sister come along?” you ask hopefully, knowing You live on a small island in the Eastern Aegean, west of what the answer will be. the Greek island of Samos and North of the Greek island Your mother frowns. of Patmos. “Absolutely not,” she says. “How is she supposed to But your island doesn’t have a historic name. Everyone swim? You know she has to keep her dress on at all times. simply calls it Turkey, because it’s a small part of the What kind of family do you think we are?” much larger, mostly Muslim country. “Sorry,” you respond. “I just forgot, I guess.” You’ve heard about a small, brave group of people that You and your friend, Mehmet, get to the beach. once called this island Ikaria. You think they were Greek, The only group of women on the beach are tourists, not Turkish, but you’re not positive. All you remember is probably from Greece. They are dark, pretty and talking that, eventually, the Turks put down an uprising in the extremely loudly – which draws stern looks of disap- year 1912 and wiped out most of them. proval from the other Muslim men next to you. Then slowly, all the people that spoke about them, wrote You kind of want to go over and say hi, but you hesitate. about them, or even remembered them, started to disap- That would be frowned upon. pear … until they were gone. It’s June, 2010. Where names such as Yannis, Yorgos, and Sideris were You sit up in bed. common, Mehmet, Moustafa, and Celal are now the “Whoa,” you think. “That was a crazy dream.” norm. Minarets flank mosques that had once been You quickly run downstairs, kiss your Mom on the cheek churches and calls to prayer echo through the narrow and bolt out the door on the way to your friend Spiro’s streets of towns that were once called Agios Kirikos and house. You can’t wait to tell him about the insane dream Evdilos. During World Wars I and II the residents of the you just had. island used their caiques to assist the Germans and their The two of you then walk over to the local zaharoplasteio allies. Now the island has listening posts to monitor the for good, old fashioned Greek tiropites. activity in the Aegean and to support the Turkish fighter Then you head down to the beach to enjoy the sunshine, jets that criss cross the sky. sea and, of course, all the pretty Ikarian girls. Today you get up out of bed and go down to breakfast, wondering if there’s any Turkish yogurt left in the fridge. Submitted by Pete N. Zervakis You’re pretty fond of that stuff, and it goes really well A.Foutrides Chapter with honey and nuts. But as you get down to the kitchen and open the refrigerator door, your Mom slaps you on the arm. “No eating before you’re daily prayer!” she says. “Sorry, I forgot,” you respond. You then run up to your room to get your daily prayer rug. Boy is it a pain lugging that thing around all day! But you have to carry it with you at all times because, as a devoted Muslim, you are expected to pray five times each day. You eventually get back downstairs and put your rug on the floor before kneeling down to say your first prayer of the day while the huge poster of the Prime Minister Erdogan stares solemnly down at you from the wall to your left. Once you’re done, your Mom asks, “So what are you going to do all day?” “No idea,” you answer. “Probably go to the beach.” “Sounds like fun,” your Mom says. “Be careful.”

Page 64 Ikapia Magazine IKARIAN INDEPENDENCE 2012 CELEBRATION 2012. To the rest of the world, it is just another year. But to Ikarian Independence 2012 us, it is something more significant than that. 2012 is the 100th year of Ikarian independence. To fully appreciate the importance of this landmark you must think back to 1912. Ikarian independence is a century of freedom, but it You must think back to all of the events that have occurred means more than just the Ottomans being overthrown. since. Our island, like many, was not given its freedom. It It means reaching 100 years of protecting our home, was earned after hundreds of years of hardships. After and the ending of slavery and persecution. hundreds of years of Ottoman oppression, we earned our right to call ourselves free. But gaining that freedom was It means Ikarians united by pride for their island, not the end of the hardships, but was just the tip of the with the grand mountains, good food and blue ocean. iceberg. Maintaining it proved to be a challenge in itself. Not many years passed before we had to defend ourselves It means 100 years of dancing under the stars on our free during the Great War. Although we were still very young, land, and the simple pleasures of swimming in the we managed to stave off invasion and maintain the freedom Aegean. that we worked so hard for. Hard times and depressions It means following traditions passed down through ensued, but weak and weary, we pushed forward, we generations, and remembering our ancestors and our maintained, and grew as a free people. Our small island founder, Ikaros. only enjoyed a few years of peace before we were invaded once again. Some fled, some stayed, some fought, but all It means 100 years working together to protect families, sacrificed. They sacrificed what was theirs so that they and watching the locals and island as it grows. could give for the future. Though Italians and Germans marched across our island, we once again managed to drive We continue to make friends when fellow Ikariotes are them off and stay strong. Though the second Great War had near, and enjoy relaxing together when we are all fed. ended, a new conflict brewed in our motherland. A civil And as Ikarian independence approaches 100 years, war. Through Ottomans, Fascists, Nazis, and Communists, will we be ready for what lies ahead? our island managed to stay strong. We were just a tiny ship in the turbulent and stormy seas……yet we stayed afloat through one storm after another. It is almost as if god Hrisoula Mavrophilipos himself was testing us to see if we were worthy of the gift we had been given. I like to think that we passed with flying colors. Our island, bruised and battered from the years, still bears the scars of Italian occupation and Com- munist influence. But what has not killed us has only made us stronger. We are the children and the grandchildren of those great souls who fought so that we could have a place to call home. They gave up everything so that we can have something. As a testament to their sacrifices and hardships we remain to carry on their traditions that they carried with them. The same traditions that they held under Turkish rule. The same traditions that they carried across battlefields in war. The same traditions that were carried while taking refuge in Africa. The same traditions that we carried across the seas to America. Those same traditions that we enjoy today. 2012 is a celebration of our hard earned freedom. To many, freedom is a concept but to us, freedom is a tangible thing. This rock we call Ikaria, is our freedom. It is our home. It is a symbol of what our ancestors went through. Out of respect to them, I raise my glass in 2012 and I toast to the one and the only Ikaria. 100 years may seem like a long time, but to me, it is a hell of a good start. Once and Always Ikarian, Fanourios Seindanis

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