VOLUME 31 • NUMBER 122 • WINTER 2008-09

ΟΡΓΑΝΟΝ ΤΩΝ ΑΠΑΝΤΑΧΟΥ ΙΚΑΡΙΩΝ OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA AND THE PAN-ICARIAN FOUNDATION OF AMERICA IIkkarianarian CCelebrelebraationstions Spanning the Globe New York Chapters across the world celebrate our culture, heritage and the holidays Toronto, CA

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Clearwater, FL Ikapia Magazine Page 1 IKARIA MAGAZINE IS A PUBLICATION OF THE PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA, “ICAROS” PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 721 8th Street, Oakmont , PA 15139 Telephone: (w) 412-828-9666, ext 33 (h) 412-828-4947 Email: [email protected] 2007-2008 SUPREME OFFICERS OF THE PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD

SUPREME PRESIDENT MIKE AIVALIOTIS 721 8th Street, Oakmont, PA 15139 Telephone: (w) 412-828-9666, ext 33 (h) 412-828-4947 Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

SUPREME VICE PRESIDENT, SONJA STEFANADIS 460 Palm Island SE, Clearwater, FL 33767 Telephone: 727-447-2715 Email: [email protected] SUPREME SECRETARY, 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 TREASURER /DATABASE MGR., GEORGE KOKLANARIS 22236 Harlan, Grosse Ile , MI 48138 Telephone: (w) 734-283-1277, (h) 734-676-9307 Email: [email protected] COUNSELOR, ATHINA SIRINGAS 1441 St. Antoine, 12th Floor, Detroit, MI 48226 Telephone: (w) 313 224-6642 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 (w) 313-965-3040, (h) 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 protected] DISTRICT 2- Governor Marino Moraitis, 3786 Riverwatch Lane, Columbus, OH 43221 Telephone (m) 614-778-8627 (h) 614-778-8627 [email protected] DISTRICT 3- Governor E. Terry Platis, 321 S. Sangamon, #808, Chicago , IL 60607 Telephone: (h) 312-563-0036 (m) 917-941-4233 (w) 312-861-2044 [email protected] or [email protected] DISTRICT 4- Governor Charlotte Pardos, 34 Acacia Street, Clearwater, FL 33767 Telephone: 727-447-4287 Email: [email protected] DISTRICT 5- Governor Steve Facaros, 2044 Santa Rosa Way Stockton, CA 95209 Telephone: 209-474-8531 DISTRICT 6- Governor Zacharias Lefas, 31 Place Donnacona Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Quebec H9B-2V1 Canada Telephone: 514-685-5440 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: Rose Tsamoudakis - Pandiki Chapter Page 2 Ikapia Magazine PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA “ICAROS” 721 8th Street, Oakmont, PA 15139 Headquarters of the Supreme Lodge January, 2009 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Fellow Pan Icarians,

I hope everyone had a happy and peaceful holiday All other aspects of your Brotherhood are fine and season. As we turn our attention to the upcoming we are growing. Again we need to help in insuring year we urge all chapters to extend a welcoming that we move ahead in that direction. hand to any new members that may be adrift in a world without the Brotherhood and make efforts to shore up the existing membership. I want to congratulate Governor George Parelemos and his wife Tina for the newest addition to our Brotherhood. We visited Detroit and the Spanos chapter for our first Lodge meeting. I want to thank everyone for making us feel at home, feeding us and allowing us Please contact me at [email protected] with any to participate in the subtle give and take of their questions or comments. friendly repartee.

Thank you all for your support. The hotel that has been chosen is wonderful and we know that Chapter Spanos will be working hard Sincerely, towards a successful and fun filled convention. Emanuel Aivaliotis

I would remind all that our annual Youth conference will be held in Cleveland this year from March 27- 29. Please make plans to have at least one represen- tative from your Chapter attend. Not only is it an informative experience but wonderful opportunities to have our future leaders discuss what they feel regarding the future of our Brotherhood.

As I have in the past, I ask all to help our Founda- tion. This past year our Foundation was not insulated to the economic forces that have wreaked havoc on many funds, suffering a monetary set back that could possibly affect our efforts to afford every Icarian applicant a scholarship. We need now more than ever before to make a financial commitment to the future of our children.

Ikapia Magazine Page 3 PAN ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA “ICAROS” DISTRICT 1 - GOVERNOR REPORT

On Saturday, November 1, 2008, I attended a fundraiser that was organized by President Dean Spanos of Chapter Nea Ikaria for a brother that has fallen ill and is in financial need. The fundraiser was well attend and over $3,500 was raised.

On Sunday, December 14, 2008, I visited Lefkas Chapter #16. During my visit the Chapter held their annual election meeting and Christmas Party. I had the privilege to address the members during the meeting and enjoy a delicious dinner at the Christmas Party. Their warm hospitality made me feel right at home!

On Saturday, November 8, 2008, Pandiki Chapter #5 held Submitted by District #1 Governor George Paralemos their annual Fall Dinner Dance. The dance was a success with many people, lots of food and plenty of dancing until the morning hours.

Page 4 Ikapia Magazine PAN ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA “ICAROS” SUPREME LODGE MINUTES – MEETING 2 NOVEMBER 15, 2008 DETROIT, MICHIGAN • SPANOS / ARETI CHAPTER NO. 9 LESKI President Mike Aivaliotis called the second meeting of ITEMS DISCUSSED: the 2008-2009 Supreme Lodge of the Pan Icarian Broth- · Welcome: erhood of America “Icaros” to order at approximately 1:40 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2008. President Mike Aivaliotis opened with welcoming remarks thanking the Spanos/ Areti Chapter for hosting ATTENDEES: the Supreme Lodge at their Leski. He thanked Chapter The following members were in attendance and a quorum President Nickolas G. Manolis and PSP Nina Tratras was reached: Contis for their efforts in preparing for the weekend’s events and thanked also the Chapter members for the Supreme President – Mike Aivaliotis wonderful luncheon and Loukoumades that were served Supreme Vice-President – Sonja Stefanadis; before the meeting. Supreme Secretary – Nikolaos J. Pasamihalis Supreme Treasurer – George Koklanaris · Introductions: District 2 Governor – Marino Moraitis The members of the Supreme Lodge each introduced District 3 Governor – E. Terry Platis themselves to the Chapter. District 4 Governor – Charlotte Pardos Counselor – Athena Siringas Spanos/ Areti Chapter Members and Guests Chapter Pres. Nickolas G. Manolis, Foundation Chair Socrates Koutsoutis, Chapter Sec. Kathy Mourselas, Foundation Vice-Chair Gus Yiakas, PSP Nick Tsalis, PSP Nina Tratras Contis, Director PSP John Lygizos, PSP George N. Contis, Director Kosta Mavrophilipos

Connie Manolis, Nota Harris, Harriett Patchakos, Argie Achidafty, Charikleia Platis, Jim Achidafty, Evangelos Siringas, Alexa Koklanaris, Caliope Siringas, Toula Koklanaris, Nick Siringas, John Manolis, Jackie Moraitis, · Meeting Minutes: Minutes of the last Supreme Helen Tyler, Betty Logothetis, Kay Batsakes Lodge meeting in Philadelphia, PA were distributed, accepted and approved. Correspondence: There was no correspondence to be read. · Treasurer’s Report: Supreme Treasurer George Koklanaris gave the Treasurer’s Report. As of 10/31/2008, the ending balance of the PNC Check- ing Account was $101,913.87. Two Certificates of Deposit have been opened: $35,000 with National City Bank $15,000 with Laselle Bank

Ikapia Magazine Page 5 Database update: Gary, Indiana Chapter would soon have elections and is looking forward to restarting their activities. The Treasurer requested that address changes be emailed to him to facilitate a quicker update of the database and District 4 - Governor Charlotte Pardos reported that she magazine mailing list. would soon be travelling to the Chapters in District 4. Membership Total: District 5 - Governor Steve Facaros could not attend the weekend. 1,787 total members as of the Philadelphia Convention with approx 30 more coming in afterwards. By compari- District 6 - Governor Zack Lefas could not attend the son, it was offered that in the year 2004 there were 2420 weekend. members in the Brotherhood. · Committee Reports President Mike Aivaliotis asked that additional efforts be PIB Conventions made by the District Governors to increase membership. He asked that the Yearly Membership Breakdown be o Pan-Icarian Convention 2008: Philadelphia distributed every few months to track each Chapters progress. Secretary Nikolaos J. Pasamihalis reported that Atheras Chapter was working on wrapping up the 2008 Conven- · Vice-President Report: tion. The Convention Chairs were currently in negotia- tions with the Loews Hotel to address issues regarding Supreme Vice-President Sonja Stefanadis addressed the Grand Banquet. meeting. She thanked the Host Chapter for all its efforts and for the delicious loukoumades. o Pan-Icarian Convention 2009: Cleveland The Vice-President gave praise to Nick Achidafty for his Preparations for the Cleveland Convention continue as past work on the Ikaria Magazine and passed around a committees are being formed. Interest is increasing as the get well card to him for everyone to sign. Convention dates approach. Membership Report: o Pan-Icarian Convention 2010: Detroit The Vice President ex- pressed her disappointment The Detroit Chapter outlined in the declining Membership the agenda for the visit to of the Brotherhood. She the Detroit Marriot Renais- urged all to help out wher- sance Center – site of the ever possible by not only 2010 Pan-Icarian Supreme reaching out to new mem- Convention. The Lodge bers but also helping to bring would be reviewing all the back disaffected past mem- hotel’s amenities including bers. meeting space, guest rooms, restaurants, local shopping and entertainment. After a The growth of the Brotherhood’s newest Chapters is brief tour, the group would be meeting for a question and continuing - Panagia (Buffalo, NY), Mesaria (Pacific answer session with the Marriot representative. Northwest) and the Norfolk, VA Chapter Several in attendance voiced the need for the Brother- hood to gather together comprehensive information from past Conventions as a way of tracking our efforts and · District Governors’ Reports: make planning future events easier. District 1 - Governor George Paralemos could not attend Constitution and By-Laws the weekend. E. Terry Platis, Athina Siringas District 2 - Governor Marino Moraitis reported that he - Terry still researching for missing Convention meeting would soon be travelling to the Chapters in District 2. minutes to update the Brotherhood’s Constitution. District 3 - Governor Terry Platis report on the Chicago Young Adults Chapter’s Brunch held on September 21 and its Hallow- 2009 Youth Conference to be held in Cleveland on March een Party held on November 1. She also reported that the 28, 2009.

Page 6 Ikapia Magazine Greek-American Relations PSP George Contis, Lonnie Papalas, Kostantinos Frangos - SAE’s next meeting to be held in 2010 - A regional meeting is to be held in Chicago the first week of December Pan-Icarian Foundation Foundation Chair Socrates Koutsoutis addressed the meeting on the following key points: o He reported that despite the market downturn, the PNC Trustee recom- mended that the Foundation make no move now – in effect staying the course with 62% invested in equities and 37% ·Meeting was closed and adjourned at approximately 3:10 in bonds. pm o The Chairman reported on Konstantinos Tsantiris The above represents, as written, the statements dis- who is with his family in London awaiting a liver donor cussed, and decisions reached during the meeting, and are match. From August through October $12,965 had been assumed to be a true and correct representation of those raised for his medical fund. items and issues. If there are additions or corrections, please notify the author. o The Chairman stressed the importance of the upcoming Pan-Icarian Foundation Fund Drive. In 2008, Respectfully Submitted, a total of 61 scholarships in the amount of $96,500 were Nikolaos J. Pasamihalis, Supreme Secretary awarded. He stated that current market conditions would Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America ‘Icaros’ severely limit the available monies for this year’s scholar- [email protected] ships applicants. The membership of the Brotherhood would have to step up its support if the challenge to satisfy all the scholarship applications is to be met. o The Foundation addressed the request for information on the 2008 scholarship awards saying that half had been sent out with the remainder going out shortly. Incomplete submissions of the Greek scholarships would be delayed until the Scholarship Chairman could review complete information on grades and universities. · New Business o The Lodge will work towards develop- ing a letter addressing the proper legal organi- zation of its member Chapters. o The President reiterated his call to help raise money for the Foundation’s scholarship and chari- table efforts.

Ikapia Magazine Page 7 IKARIAN YOUTH PAGE 5TH ANNUAL Youth Leadership Conference MARCH 27TH – 29TH

The youth of our Brotherhood will be meeting for the 5th annual Leadership Conference in Cleveland, Ohio. The conference will run in conjunction with Cleveland’s annual Independence Day Dance hosted by Chapter Pharos. This event will be held March 27th – 29th with the dance being on Saturday March 28th. Hotel and food costs are free for two youth members from each chapter. Any additional youth members who wish to attend the conference will be responsible for their own food and lodging. Local chapters are encouraged to support their youth members who wish to attend by assisting with airfare and any additional food and lodging costs. All youth delegates must be between the ages of 18 – 30. The host hotel is the Holiday Inn Independence ATTENTION CHAPTER PRESIDENTS (6001 Rockside Road, Independence, OH 44131). Reservations for all youth delegates will be made Encourage the youth of your chapter (18-30) to through Chapter Pharos president, Maria Tripodis. attend the Leadership Conference. Please let Maria Chapter Presidents should e-mail Maria at Tripodis know which 2 youth members will be [email protected] or call 216-741-4194 with attending by March 1. The youth is our future; a list of the two selected delegates from your chapter representation is requested from all of our chapters. by March 1, 2009. There will be four youth del- Contact Maria Tripodis for more information at egates per room. Any other youth members who [email protected]. wish to attend should contact the hotel directly at (216) 524-8050 or 1-800-HOLIDAY. Please men- tion the Pan Icarian Youth Conference for the group rate. Aside from the Independence Day dance, Chapter Pharos has a fun-filled weekend planned for the youth, including participation in Cleveland’s Greek Independence Day Parade. Our

Page 8 Ikapia Magazine Future PAN ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA “ICAROS” SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT

Dear Friends, The Foundation Board has shown tremendous commit- ment and resolve in supporting the Scholarship Program I hope this message finds all of you well in these chal- over recent years and I wish to commend and thank the lenging times. The extraordinary commitment and current and past board members in their efforts for all of generosity of members both current and past has allowed the work they do. us to achieve through the Pan Icarian Foundation and the The Supreme Lodge also deserves many thanks in the Brotherhood success in supporting numerous philan- success of our Scholarship Program as they have been no thropic causes. less supportive in these efforts. Once again this year brought us an impressive group of I would like to take this opportunity to say it is an honor to scholarship applicants who demonstrate the will and have had the good fortune to serve with the members both desire to pursue their dreams and see the promising current and past of the Foundation and Supreme Lodge in my futures before them become reality. time as the Scholarship Chairman. As an organization we are This year alone the Foundation was able to award over 60 fortunate that we have so many individuals as these who give undergraduate and graduate scholarships for students in so generously of their time and effort to help us all achieve the United States in addition to our considerable efforts greater things as a community. for students in Greece. It has been the goal of the Pan Icarian Brotherhood from the I wish to thank all of you who have supported the schol- time of its founding by a handful of humble people that no arship program; all of your gifts regardless of their size one should struggle alone; as someone once said never doubt are all greatly appreciated. As many of you know recent what a small group of committed people can accomplish. events in the financial markets have caused losses for In closing please remember this; in the end all you have many individuals and institutions. Unfortunately I’m are two things your good times and your good deeds; try sure that many of you have been affected by these events to have as many of the first as you can and do as many of personally as the Foundation has been as well. Please the second as is possible. remember that it is only with your generous support to the Brotherhood and the Foundation that makes endeav- Very truly yours, ors such as the Scholarship Program possible. Steve Stratakos, Scholarship Committee Chair

NAME SCHOOL CHAPTER TYPE

Zaharoula Katsikis UNC - Wilmington Therma Undergrad Merit 5913 Windjammer Dr Wilmington, NC 28409 Catherine Poulos UNC – Chapel Hill Therma Undergrad Merit 104 Mullington Ln Wilmington, NC 28409 Samantha Parrett Cape Fear CC Therma Undergrad Need 3850 Sylvan Dr Wilmington, NC 28403 Constantine Stefanadis Appalachian State Helios Undergrad Need 7119 Crescent Ridge Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Alyssa Stefanadis Shippensburg University Helios Undergrad Need 7119 Crescent Ridge Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Stephanie Feola University of Helios Undergrad Merit 8209 Galgano Ln South Florida Spring Hill, FL 34606 Dean Velasquez University of Helios Undergrad Merit 9123 Richwood Ln South Florida Port Richey, FL 34668

Ikapia Magazine Page 9 y, Aikaterini Pavlos McGill University Ikaros of Montreal Undergrad Merit 8929 Clark St Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2N-1R7 Andreana Rocha UC – Davis Lychnos Undergrad Merit 18363 Lodestone St Woodbridge, CA 95258 Nicole Saphos Temple University Oione Undergrad Merit 28831 Michelle Dr Agoura, CA 91301 Maria Kotzilelou Humber Institute Nissos Ikaria 4 Idehill Cr Toronto, Ontario, Canada M1S2W5 Konstantina Michalidis Humber Institute Nissos Ikaria Undergrad Need 76 Moraine Hill Dr Toronto, Ontario, Canada M1T2A2 Evangeline Kourtesiotis Centennial College Nissos Ikaria Undergrad Need 1109 Greenwood Ave Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4J4E5 George Papasimakis Fordham University Pandiki Undergrad Merit 40-26 205 Street Bayside, NY 11361 Xenophon Papasimakis SUNY Stony Brook Pandiki Undergrad Merit 40-26 205 Street Bayside, NY 11361 Peter Panagopoulos Manhattan College Pandiki Undergrad Merit 33-18 Murray Ln Flushing, NY 11354

Alexander Douris Binghamton University Pandiki Undergrad Merit 18 Park West New Hyde Park, NY 11040 Nicole Marcello Excelsior College Panagia Graduate Merit 231 Wallace Avenue Buffalo, NY 14216 Maria Skavdis Perdue – Calumet Foutrides Undergrad Need 3748 Grover Ave Hammond, IN 46327 Lambrini Karnavas Northeastern Illinois Foutrides Graduate Merit 7721 W 80th Place Bridgeview, IL 60455 Anthoula Vlachos UC – Santa Cruz Lychnos Undergrad Merit 471 Lovers Lane Ukiah, CA 95482 Ekaterini Mavrophilipos Community College of Lefkas Undergrad Merit 1206 Oak Croft Dr Baltimore County Lutherville, MD 21093 Hrisoula Mavrophilipos Community College of Lefkas Undergrad Merit 1206 Oak Croft Dr Baltimore County Lutherville, MD 21093 Vasilios Mavrophilipos Johns Hopkins Lefkas Undergrad Merit 2303 Springlake Dr University Timonium, MD 21093

Page 10 Ikapia Magazine , Joe LaRoca Ohio University V.I. Chebithes Undergrad Merit 3777 Falcon Chase ST NW Uniontown, OH 44685 Kyra Tabak University of Pittsburgh Pramne Undergrad Need 112 Circleview Ct New Middletown, OH 44442 Leah Pappas Duquesne University Doliche Graduate Merit 2939 Algonquin Dr Poland, OH 44514 Theodore Cherpas John Carroll University Pharos Undergrad Merit 9559 Hickory Hill Dr Twinsburg, OH 44087 James Cherpas University of Akron Pharos Undergrad Merit 9559 Hickory Hill Dr Twinsburg, OH 44087 Sarah Elias Youngstown State Pramne Graduate Merit 4069 Alvacardo Dr Canfield, OH 44406 Dana Elias Youngstown State Pramne Undergrad Need 4069 Alvacardo Dr Canfield, OH 44406 Joann Raptis Youngstown State Daedalos Undergrad Merit 1760 Windsor Trace Warren, OH 44484 George Raptis Ohio State University Daedalos Undergrad Merit 1760 Windsor Trace Warren, OH 44484 Steven Loizos Miami University Pharos Undergrad Merit 6504 Crabtree Ln Brecksville, OH 44141 Alexander Trassare Ohio State University Pharos Undergrad Merit 4520 Hialeah Dr Parma, OH 44134 George Vassilaros Miami University Icaros Undergrad Merit 3726 Tippecanoe Pl Canfield, OH 44406 Leah Dadas Cleveland State Pharos Graduate Merit 4046 Bushnell University University Heights, OH 44118 Amanda Tsermengas Univeristy of Michigan Spanos-Areti Graduate Merit 4349 9th Street Ecorse, MI 48229

Kalli Siringas Grand Valley State Spanos-Areti Undergrad Merit 4789 Pickering Rd University Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 Alaina Gemelas Purdue University N’Ikaria Graduate Merit 1236 Central Ave Indianapolis, IN 46202 Marianthi Dallis Purdue University N’ikaria Undergrad Merit 9913 Pike St Crown Point, IN 46307 Matthew Horiates Rowan University Atheras Undergrad Merit 133 Maple Terrace Merchantville, NJ 08109

Ikapia Magazine Page 11 , Simone Millaresis Rowan University Atheras Undergrad Merit 11 Point Rd Turnersville, NJ 08012 George Loizos University of Atheras Undergrad Merit 248 Plains Rd Connecticut Milford, CT 06461 Gina Horiates Camden County College Atheras Undergrad Merit 2615 Manall Ave Pennsauken, NJ 08109 Krisoula Horiates Rutgers University Atheras Undergrad Merit 1714 West River Dr Pennsauken, NJ 08110 Angelo Horiates Monmouth University Atheras Graduate Merit 349 Lincoln Ave Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Paul Saffos Drexel University Atheras Undergrad Merit 9 Berger Ct Middletown, DE 19709 Dessine Kaiser Wright State University Christ Aiviliotis Undergrad Merit 2093 Hilltop Road Xenia, OH 45385 Katherine Kefalos University of Pittsburgh Icaros Undergrad Merit 301 Chestnut Street Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Niki Contes University of Pittsburgh Icaros Undergrad Merit 1100 Woodmont Ave New Kensington, PA 15068 Matina Vassilaros University of Pittsburgh Icaros Undergrad Merit 3726 Tippecanoe Pl Canfield, OH 44406 Angela Apostolakis Robert Morris Icaros Undergrad Need 2 Pocono Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Sophia Lardas Boston University Icaros Graduate Merit 136 Hazel Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Callie Lardas University of Colorado Icaros Undergrad Merit 7342 Schoyer Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15218 Dimitri Facaros Thomas Cooley Icaros Graduate Merit 804 13th Street Law School Oakmont, PA 15139 Nicole Xenakis Slippery Rock Icaros Undergrad Merit 2707 Crosby Avenue University Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Raina Konakis Robert Morris University Icaros Undergrad Merit 978 Olga Street Ambridge, PA 15003 Sideris Facaros Allegheny College Icaros Undergrad Need 804 13th Street Oakmont, PA 15139 Stathi Mamatas Duquesne University Icaros Undergrad Merit 907 First Street Verona, PA 15147 Mike Passodelis Duquesne University Icaros Undergrad Merit 9243 Highmeadow Road Allison Park, PA 15101

Page 12 Ikapia Magazine Undergraduate Merit-Based Pan-Icarian Scholarship Application for 2009

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 the year 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

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

THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED

Ikapia Magazine Page 13 Name ______Date of Birth ______Last First Middle Month/Day/Year

Home Address ______

______

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 ______

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 Final 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, 2009 WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED

THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED

Page 14 Ikapia Magazine Undergraduate Need-Based Pan-Icarian Scholarship Application for 2009

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 the year 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 Need-Based Scholarship are ineligible to apply for Merit-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 president verifying that applicant (or at least one of applicant’s parents) meets the membership eligibility criterion and stating the reasons why applicant should be eligible for need-based scholarship 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 sources of financial aid, including your own contributions plus funding from parents, family members, and scholarships received or to be received, noting where applicable the amounts, dates, and duration of such funding (applicants will immensely aid the committee if they enclose copies of bills from the college/university for tuition, room and board, and other related expenses) x A description of their participation and involvement if any with their local chapter

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 15 Name ______Date of Birth ______Last First Middle Month/Day/Year

Home Address ______

______

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 ______

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 Final 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, 2009 WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED

THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED

Page 16 Ikapia Magazine Graduate Merit-Based Pan-Icarian Scholarship Application for 2009

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 year 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:

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

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

THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED

Ikapia Magazine Page 17 Name ______Date of Birth ______Last First Middle Month/Day/Year

Home Address ______

______

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 ______

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, 2009 WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED

THIS FORM MAY BE PHOTOCOPIED

Page 18 Ikapia Magazine Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “Icaros” 106th Supreme Convention Cleveland Chapter Pharos #3 Renaissance Cleveland Hotel Cleveland, Ohio September 4-7, 2009

Dear Icarian Friends: February 2009

Greetings from Cleveland. Your brothers and sisters of Pharos want to wish you ×ñüíéá ÐïëëÜ, and a safe, happy, New Year. We are honored to host the 106th Pan Icarian National Convention scheduled for Labor Day week- end, September 4, 2009 to September 7, 2009, at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel.

We have a great weekend planned, and look forward to sharing it with you. ÓÜò ÐåñéìÝíïìå!

Cleveland is a fantastic travel destination offering a wide range of activities for all interests. For the young-at- heart, there is a tropical rainforest, a live butterfly habitat, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and sandy beaches (that’s right, beaches) on the shores of Lake Erie. For sophisticates, Cleveland has escorted tours of the city, museums, botanical gardens, a science center, and its own Iron-Chef Restaurant. The Cleveland Indians will also be in town that weekend, playing the Minnesota Twins in what we hope, will be a competition for the Central Division Title. During your stay, you will have access to all of this, and more.

The Renaissance Hotel is Cleveland’s premiere convention facility. You may recall it from your visit in 1997. Rooms are large and clean, and service is impeccable. There are ample meeting rooms and a large ballroom, just perfect for our evening events. Restaurants and shopping are available in the hotel and within easy walking distance. The hotel’s spacious lobby is an ideal gathering place for friends and family.

It is not too early to start your travel plans. To book a room, we recommend you call the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel at (800) 468-3571. Be sure to mention convention code PANIC (no joke) to get the negotiated rate of $149 per night.marriott.com/hotels/travel/clebr-renaissance-cleveland-hotel/

Our convention information center, the Icarian Platea, will be available starting Friday, September 4th at 2:00 P.M. There you will find information on planned activities, coupons for local vendors and attractions, convention memorabilia, and souvenirs. Please see the enclosed schedule of events for specific dates and time.

In keeping with convention tradition, our grand banquet and ball are planned for Sunday evening. Cocktails begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by a scrumptious dinner, and an evening of music and dancing featuring the band Stigma, accompanied by Ðáíáãéüôçò ÊáñíáâÜò. To purchase tickets for an evening to remember, contact Kathryn Tripodis at [email protected] or (440) 843-7836 or return the enclosed reservation form.

Excited? We are too. We are now accepting Ad Contracts for the 106th Commemorative Album. Post your advertisement, commemorative item, or warm greeting to friends and family. All entries in good taste are welcome. To purchase ad space complete and return the enclosed Ad Contract. Be sure to reserve your spot early, while space remains available.

Coming soon, for the latest information on the 106th Supreme Convention, visit our website at pan-icarian.com/~pharos/. Convention details will be posted on March 1, 2009 and updated frequently thereafter.

ÓÜò ÐåñéìÝíïìå!

Sincerely, Gus Katsas Maria Tripodis John G. Papandreas - Esquire Convention Co-Chairman Convention Co-Chairman Honorary Co-Chairman President, Pharos Chapter #3

Ikapia Magazine Page 19 Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “Icaros” 106th Supreme Convention Cleveland Chapter Pharos #3 Renaissance Cleveland Hotel Cleveland, Ohio September 4-7, 2009

Schedule of Events

Friday, September 4, 2009 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM Icarian Platea (Registration, Information, Tickets, Memorabilia, Souvenirs) 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Business Meetings 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM East 4th Bar Crawl (Returning to the Welcome Glendi) 9:00 PM - Close Welcome Glendi (Music by D.J. and special guest musician) Cash Bar Saturday, September 5, 2009 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Icarian Platea (Registration, Information, Tickets, Memorabilia, Souvenirs) 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM President's Breakfast 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Business Meetings 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM Ohio Country Wine Tour (Includes tour, tasting, lunch & time to shop) 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Kid's Zone 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Lolly the Trolley Tours of Cleveland (Includes Rockefeller Greenhouse & International Cultural Gardens) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Icarian Jeopardy - Elimination Round 9:00 PM - Close Saturday Night Gala ($25 - Featuring Stigma, accompanied by Ðáíáãéüôçò ÊáñíáâÜò, Cash Bar - Grand Ballroom) Sunday, September 6, 2009 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Icarian Platea (Information, Tickets, Memorabilia, Souvenirs) 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Church/Pan-Icarian Memorial Services at The Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Lunch Cruise aboard the Majestic Yacht 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Business Meetings 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Kid's Zone 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Lolly the Trolley Tours of Cleveland (Includes Rockefeller Greenhouse & International Cultural Gardens) 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Icarian Jeopardy - Championship Finals 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Grand Banquet Cocktail Hour Reception - Grand Ballroom 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Grand Banquet Dinner ($85 - Grand Ballroom) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Youth Banquet 9:00 PM - Close Grand Ball ($25 - Featuring Stigma, accompanied by Ðáíáãéüôçò ÊáñíáâÜò, Cash Bar - Grand Ballroom) Monday, September 7, 2009 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Icarian Platea (Information, Memorabilia, Souvenirs) 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Business Meetings 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Checkout and Farewells

Page 20 Ikapia Magazine Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “Icaros” 106th Supreme Convention Cleveland Chapter Pharos #3 Renaissance Cleveland Hotel Cleveland, Ohio September 4-7, 2009

CONVENTION ALBUM AD CONTRACT For funds received, Pharos Chapter #3 agrees to enter the message of the purchaser in the 2009 Cleveland Convention Ad Book

Gold Page $250 Silver Page $225 White Page $200

Half Page $100 Quarter Page $80 Photo: $25 additional per photo

Place your message in this area, e-mail, or attach a “camera ready” copy. Advertisements accepted with payment only.

Purchaser:______Amount Paid:______Address:______City, State, Country, Zip:______Phone:______Email:______Fax:______Chapter #:______

Please make check payable to Pan-Icarian Brotherhood Chapter Pharos and mail with this contract to: Pharos Chapter #3 5007 Memphis Ave. x Cleveland, OH 44144

Contact Maria Tripodis at (216) 741-4194 or email to: [email protected]

ALL SALES FINAL-NO REFUNDS Contracts must be received by July 15, 2009

Please indicate: Will not attend the 2009 Convention, please send my Convention Album__ Will pick up my Convention Album__ Do not want my Convention Album__

Ikapia Magazine Page 21

Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “Icaros” 106th Supreme Convention Cleveland Chapter Pharos #3 Renaissance Cleveland Hotel Cleveland, OH September 4-7, 2009

GRAND BANQUET & BALL

Sunday September 6, 2009 at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel

Cocktails at 6:00 pm Dinner at 7:00 pm With music by 6TIGMA and Peter Karnavas on the violin

Please make reservations early, as space is limited. Please make check payable to Pan-Icarian Brotherhood Chapter Pharos and mail to: 5007 Memphis Ave. x Cleveland, OH 44144

Return this form by August 10, 2009 to ensure your reservation. Name(s)______Address:______City, State, Country, Zip:______Phone:______Email:______Fax:______Chapter #______

Number of Tickets:______at $85 each Total Amount Paid:______

Page 22 Ikapia Magazine V.I. Chebithes AKRON #2 Yasas kai Kali Hronia to all of our Ikarian families from We are looking The Akron chapter, V.I. Chembides. We have enjoyed fun forward to other and fellowship across all generations during this fall and engaging events winter season, beginning with participating in our na- and have plans to tional convention in Philadelphia. The annual reverse work with our raffle fundraiser in October was a success, thanks to our neighbors in hard working, dedicated officers and members. We Cleveland as they continually strive to improve this event in an effort to plan for their attract new supporters along with the faithful repeat convention. attendees. Submitted by Our activities moved forward with a meeting at the Akron Ikarians enjoying their Christmas party Argie Miner Steven & Patricia Parianos home, who also orchestrated a wine making project that was well received and hugely successful. In addition to learning about the at-home wine making process and producing and selling a number of bottles, a private “label” was designed for them by Paul Fresty, out resident designer! Look for the Wax and Feather label at the next Ikarian event in Akron!

Akron Chapter treasurer Steven Parianos and his family hosted our first annual wine making event in October 2008. Steven has been making wine with his family for many years, and shared his expertise with our chapter.

Members of the Akron chapter gathered at the home of Steven & Patricia Parianos for our fall meeting and wine making

Following the wine making, we enjoyed a lively and elegant family Christmas party at the home of Lee & MaryAnn Plakas, where Santa and his elf turned their attention to young and old alike and brought even more good cheer to all!

Ikapia Magazine Page 23 PHAROS CLEVELAND #3 Winter Greetings from the members of Chapter Pharos. The members of Chapter We hope your year is going well so far. Here in Cleve- Pharos, once again, land, we have been very busy preparing for the Pan- celebrated the New Year Icarian Convention to be held September 4th – 7th, 2009. with our annual New We have been holding monthly meetings, planning fun Year’s Eve party at our and exciting events for that weekend for our fellow club hall. We had a nice Icarians. “parea,” dancing, eating, Chapter Pharos is also honored to be hosting the 5th and cutting the annual Ikarian Youth Leadership conference this year. “vasilopita” made by The event will be held in conjunction with our annual Chapter member Areti Independence Day dance. This fun filled weekend is Krokos. Thanks to all Anna Safos cutting the vasilopita scheduled for March 27th – 29th, 2009. We are planning who attended. an eventful weekend. Friday night we will hold a wel- come get-together. Saturday we will be attending Cleveland’s Independence Day Parade and, of course, the dance in the evening. For more information, please contact Maria Tripodis at [email protected] or 216-741-4194. In December, Chapter Pharos celebrated Christmas with our children’s party. It was very Singing Agios well attended with Vasili at the New over 40 children, Year’s Eve party their parents, and grandparents. Santa came with gifts for all the children and we all had fun playing with our new toys and munching on goodies. Thank you to Matina Salamalekis for organizing this event and to Harry Dancing the Tango on Jordanidis for playing Santa. New Year's Eve

Pharos members enjoy the party Congratulations to Stamatios C. Tripodis on his recent graduation from Cleveland State University. Stamatios earned is Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Health Sci- ences. Stamatios is the son of Chris and Kathryn Santa with the future of Chapter Pharos Tripodis. “Kai sa notera” The members of Chapter Pharos look forward to seeing all of you at our Independence Day Dance. The dance is on Saturday, March 28th, 2009 at the Annunciation Party Center, 2187 West 14th Street. For more information, please call 216-741-4194.

Page 24 Ikapia Magazine PHAROS CLEVELAND #3 “Sas Perimenome” at the Pan-Icarian Pontikos. Haris was baptized at Convention, Labor Day weekend, 2009. St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Don’t forget. More information to follow. Church on November 15, 2008 with Nick and Kathy Tripodis as Submitted by Maria Tripodis Godparents. We witnessed Haris become a Christian in the Greek Proud parents Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Orthodox Church and celebrated Calypso Roditis would like to announce with dinner and dancing to the birth of their son Haris Stefanos follow. Haris’ Baba couldn’t Roditis. Haris was born on March 7, wait to dance the Ikariotiko with 2008. Proud yia-yia & papou, Harilaos his son in his arms! and Maria Roditis and yia-yia, Mary

PANDIKI NEW YORK #5 Greetings from New York. We kept our selves busy as We then held our annual Fall Dance on November 8th. usually with many fun and exciting events. The youth We danced the organized the first ever “Oktober Fest”. Our Leski was night away to turned into a German pub with youth serving their guests the sounds of ice cold beer, hot dogs, sausages and hot pretzels. It was Ikaros Enter- a great event which many of our members enjoyed. tainment. We also hosted a Halloween party for our little ones on October 26th. The children and adults enjoyed an afternoon of crafts, games and goodies which were provided by our members.

Shortly after our dance we began work on re-modeling our clubs kitchen from top to bottom. Many of our members donated their time and money to make this renovation possible. The youth and the women’s auxiliary also donated a large amount of money to help deter the

Ikapia Magazine Page 25 PANDIKI NEW YORK #5 We finally rang in the New Year with our annual New Year’s Eve Gala. It was a very successful event with our members dancing till 6 am in the morning. We hope 2009 is a prosperous year of all.

cost of this project. We are so grateful to these members for taking on this great feat. We will submit pictures of It is with our renovations in the next issue of the magazine. great Due to hard work and dedication of our members the sadness kitchen was completed in time for us to host a Christmas that we Party for our little inform ones on December you of the 21st. Santa Clause passing of made an appear- our ance and treated the beloved sister Mary kids to gifts. It was Paralemos, wife of a great event with Dimitri Paralemos on many of our November 23th. She members in atten- was a bright and dance. vivacious person who always brought fun and laughter where ever she went. She will be greatly missed. Submitted by Lefkie Fradelos We proudly introduce to you our new little boy, John George Paralemos. He was born on January 2, 2009 at 12:17am, weigh- ing 7 lbs. and 20” long. Parents are George & Tina Paralemos. Grandparents are John & Evanthia Paralemos and Gregory & Eleni Kassimis. Page 26 Ikapia Magazine Icaros PITTSBURGH #7 Happy New Year from the ‘Burgh’! Chapter Icaros continues to meet the first Sunday of each month. Our meeting discussions include event planning, hall maintenance and decisions on making charitable donations. Recent events include our annual Halloween Party/ OXI Day Celebration dinner on October 26 hosted by Maggie and Lee Mamatas; a dinner on November 23 hosted by the Chiotis family; and our annual Pizza with Keeping with an annual tradition, members of chapter Icaros met at Santa Party on Dec. 13. Jack’s on Christmas Day Upcoming events for In 2006, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh partnered 2009 include our annual Elf Michelle Kotsagrelos with Santa and twins Peter and Eleni Wyrick at with DUQ 90.5 FM to become the first library to host a Chapter Icaros Santa Party. StoryCorps Mobile Booth recording studio. The Super Bowl Party on February 1 StoryCorps oral history project allows everyday people to (Go Steelers!), dinners in March share and record their personal stories for posterity and is and April, and our annual Memo- the largest oral history project ever undertaken. Carnegie rial Weekend Mini Convention Library of Pittsburgh was the host location and received May 23-24. digital copies of these stories to share. These files are also Chapter Icaros elections were held archived at the Library of Congress. on January 4, 2009. Officers are: President Michelle Kotsagrelos ; Pan-Icarian Archivist Joanne Melacrinos is interviewed Vice President Joanne Melacrinos; by her daughter Alea Mavrogeorgis as part of StoryCorps. Treasurer Cathy Pandeladis; She shares some of the history of our Brotherhood. To Recording Secretary Koula hear the interview, go to: www.clpgh.org/research/ Elf Michelle Kotsagrelos Facaros; Corresponding Secretary pittsburgh/storycorps/index.cfm?page=3 and her cousin Adrianna Dorovenis. Anna Aivaliotis. Congratulations to: Stamatina Mousetis and Dimitrios Frangos, who were married in Ikaria on July 26, 2008. Maria Lardas and Jon Fabyonic who were married on November 1, 2008. Submitted by Corresponding Secretary Anna Aivaliotis

On February 1, 2009, the Pittsburgh Steelers won their 6th Super Bowl, making them the only NFL team in history to do so. Many Ikarians gathered in Tampa, FL to tailgate prior to the game. Bottom row left to right: Anna & Chris Tsambis, Sterg and Manny Kalogeris, Dimitri Facaros, back row: Gus and Nicolette Tsambis, Rena Faklis, Nick Plutis, Nick Koutoufaris, Dessi and Diana Plutis, Steve Kalogeris. Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Steelers and the entire Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl Steeler Nation - which extends well beyond Pittsburgh.

Ikapia Magazine Page 27 Icaros PITTSBURGH #7 Stamatina Mousetis Caliope “Barbouna” Gemelas, who made a surprise visit (daughter of George and with the bride’s Aunt Marsha Tsouris, cousin Leia Rhoda Mousetis of Tsouris, and Michelle Aivaliotis, all of Verona, Pennsyl- Xrysostomo, Ikaria) and vania. Many other family members and friends came Dimitrios G. Frangos (son from the U.S. for the festivities. It was an amazing time of George and Sofia and experience for the newlyweds, who now reside in Frangos of Pennsauken, Bellmawr, New Jersey. New Jersey ) were wed on Submitted by Marsha Tsouris the feast day of Agias Paraskevi on July 26, 2008. As if not fortunate enough to be able to spend her summers in Ikaria, last The happy couple, Stamatina and summer Stamatina found what Dimitrios Frangos. she was always looking for...a great Ikarian man. After spending a wonderful month together on the island, followed by a year-long courtship in the States, Stamatina and Dimitrios returned to where it all began to tie the knot! After a great pre-party at the Mousetis household in Valanidies, Ikaria, the bride was escorted by her friends and family to the church of Agios Ioannis o Xrysostomos in Xrysostomo for the ceremony. The reception followed Pictured left to right: Leia Tsouris, Caliope “Barbouna” Gemelas, in Perdiki. In attendance was the bride’s grandmother George Mousetis, Stamatina Mousetis Frangos, Rhoda Mousetis , and Marsha Tsouris

Join Pittsburgh’s Chapter Icaros for the 9th Annual Steve Manners Icarian Open! SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2009 For more information, contact Mike Aivaliotis at 412-828-4947

Join Pittsburgh’s Chapter Icaros for the 34th Annual Mini Convention Memorial Day Dance! SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2009 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 information, contact Michelle Kotsagrelos at 412-680-1416

Page 28 Ikapia Magazine sPANOS/aRETI DETROIT #9 The members of the Chapter George Spanos-Detroit wish The Marriot everyone a happy and prosperous New Year. Hotel is beauti- While looking forward to a great year we began by work- ful. The rooms ing on some much needed renovations for our hall. Sev- overlook the eral of our brothers and sisters worked very hard cleaning, Detroit River and painting and making needed repairs. We especially would Canada. It’s like to thank Brother Steve M. Papalas and the Papalas walking distance Company for donating the beautiful commercial grade from Greektown Alexandra & Sophia Manolis & friends zolotone paint that really improved and modernized the and the Casino. There are shops and restaurants adjacent appearance of the hall. Since the 1970s the hall in Lincoln to the hotel, along Park has provided us with a place to have meetings, and a with interesting place to celebrate baptisms, graduations, name days, displays of birthdays, weddings and holidays. We are very grateful to modern and all of the members who volunteered their time or made vintage cars. The donations so that we can continue to meet there. lobby has a brand On November 15th new lounge with we were happy to plenty of seating, host our 1st Supreme even for our Lodge in many Alexa Koklanaris, Eleni Tsapraillis, Eleni needs. We are Lygizos, Athina Siringas, Grace Patterson years. We met at the confident that we’ll be hall early Saturday able to plan a great afternoon first for a convention for everyone. luncheon prepared by Alexa Koklanaris, Kay Batsakes, Toula One major holiday Park Restaurant, and Koklanaris celebration that we have later the Lodge conducted its meeting with members of every year is a Christmas the Detroit chapter present. When the meeting was over party for our children. we all went over to the Marriot Hotel in Downtown Everyone had fun waiting Detroit where we are excited to be holding the Conven- for Santa, and the tion in 2010. Santa with Angelo Plakas Chapter members children really love along with being surprised the Supreme with gifts. After- Lodge took wards the Nicks a tour of the celebrated their facilities and name day. everyone was quite Katherine impressed. Members of the Supreme Lodge at the Marriot Hotel Mourselas The hotel management graciously treated us to drinks and appetizers. Later that evening we went to the busy Xronia Polla to Nick Siringas, Nick Fakaris, Nicky Koklanaris, Nick Pegasus Restaurant in Greektown for dinner. We really Tsalis, St. Nick, Nick Manolis, and Nick Koklanaris enjoyed having the members of the Supreme Lodge as our guests and we hope they had The as much fun as children of we did. the chapter enjoyed John Manolis, Connie Manolis, & Nick Tsalis at santa's the 2010 Convention site visit

Ikapia Magazine Page 29 THERMA WILMINGTON #10 Greetings from Chapter Therma and Happy New Year! This was a blessing for us all. In the month of October, we were blessed with a double New Years’ Eve saw the tradition return of our chapter christening celebration, as two cousins were baptized, hosting the New Years’ Eve dance. The dance was Michael Saffo, son of Tony and Jamie Saffo, and chaired by Marian Saffo and Kay Skandalakis. It was a Despina Brewer, daughter of Sophia and Nevin Brewer. sell-out crowd and a complete success! There was lots of Proud grandparents are Doky and Despina Saffo. The kefi as we all rang in 2009, Ikarian style. godparents are Dino and Renee Psilos and Bill Batouyis. Best wishes to all and especially to Chapter Helios on Na mas zison! your upcoming annual dance. Happy, healthy New Year November brought us our to all. newest member, Benjamin Submitted by Kay Skandalakis, Chapter Secretary James Saffo. He is the son of Billy and Jessie Saffo, of Charlotte, NC. Proud grandparents are Peter and Kim Saffo, and Great- grandmother Angeline Batouyis Saffo. During the holidays, our chapter sponsored 3 needy families with food and gifts to make their holidays brighter. Michael Anthony Saffo with his Godfather Bill Batuyios at his baptism on October 28 Despina Marie Brewer and Michael Anthony Saffo at their baptism with their grandparents atheras PHILADELPHIA #12 Xronia Polla! May the New Year bring health and Since September, the Convention Committee has been at happiness to all the members of the Pan-Icarian Brother- work settling our accounts and most importantly address- hood. Your brothers and sisters of ATHERAS Chapter ing issues with the Loews Hotel. Convention Chairs 12 wish everyone a joyous 2009! Nikolaos J. Pasamihalis, PSP George Horiates and Atheras hopes that you all enjoyed the recent Convention Nickolaos S. Pasamihalis met with senior staff at the here in Philadelphia as much as we did in hosting you. hotel to review the weekend’s events. Due largely to PSP With months of thoughtful planning, the 2008 Conven- George Horiates efforts, we were indeed able to get a tion Committee set out to provide innovative events that favorable outcome from the hotel. would provide a new level of fun for our guests. From Atheras is looking forward to presenting the Pan-Icarian the delighted smiles at the Ikarian Dating Game, to the Foundation with a sizeable check reflecting the positive thrilling competition of the Bouncy Box, to the children’s efforts of the Convention. Thank you all so much for the sense of wonder at the Live Philly Zoo Review, we know opportunity to server as your hosts. We look forward to a we hit our mark. Special thanks to Flight of Ikaros for far future weekend and a chance to do it again. providing the music that infused each night of dancing As we enter 2009, the Chapter returns to our successful with the spirit of a true Ikarian glendi. schedule of events. First up - our Annual Super Bowl Though the Convention Committee had a near nervous Hoagie Sale on February 1st. Everyone is ‘believing in breakdown at Sunday’s Grand Banquet with the micro- Green’ as the Philadelphia Eagles make it deep into the phone fiasco, all turned out for the best. The evening will play-offs and we’ll be watching with delicious hoagies certainly be remembered as one the most interesting in both in hands. Our second event – The Icarian Dance on recent memory. With a few well placed jokes and one Saturday, February 28, promises to bring some much liners, our Master of Ceremonies Basile made everyone needed celebration to the cold winter. If you’re in the quickly forget the false start to the night. A gracious thank Philadelphia area, come by and dance with us. you also to our guest speaker U.S. Congressman Zack Until we see you again, take care and enjoy the New Space whose inspiring address to the Brotherhood helped Year! rekindled the our Icarian spirits. Submitted by PIB Secretary Nikolaos J. Pasamihalis

Page 30 Ikapia Magazine atheras PHILADELPHIA #12 George and Sofia Frangos of Pennsauken , New Jersey are proud to announce the marriage of their son Dimitrios G. Frangos and Stamatina Mousetis (daughter of George and Rhoda Mousetis of Xrysostomo, Ikaria ). The wedding took place on July 26, 2008 in Ikaria . It was a very special day, with so many guests from the U.S. honoring the happy couple with their presence. Along with family and over 800 guests, Stamatina and Dimitrios danced the night away at Agia Matrona Church in Perdiki, Ikaria ! Submitted by George and Sofia Frangos

FRANGOS FAMILY Pictured left to right: Marco, Sophia and Lemonia DiBatista, Stamatina and Dimitrios Frangos, George and Sofia Frangos, Sophia, Deanna and Angelo Frangos oinoe SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA #14 KALH XRONIA 2009 to all of our Ikarian brothers and This past fall sisters from Chapter Oinoe in beautiful Southern Califor- we also held nia. We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are our 2009 ready for the New Year. elections and last meeting Our chapter was for the year on well represented at Saturday, the annual Oxi Day December 6, Celebration on 2008 at the Sunday, October 27, beautiful home 2008 at Saint of Treasurer- Sophia Cathedral by Bryan and Secretary Maria Gittings (above). We voted our Ikarian youths. for our 2009 officers at this meeting: Congratulations to Sophia Anna(7) Nicolas G. James-President, Demosthenes Yiakas-Vice and Alexander(5) President, Bryan Gittings-Treasurer and James James dazzled the Horaites-Secretary (pictured clockwise from top right). crowd with their After the meeting Greek poems and we held our annual songs commemorating the Greeks refusal to allow the Christmas Party. Italian troops to enter Greek territory and occupy strate- We feasted on a gic locations in Greece, marking Greece’s participation in fine Ikarian Dinner World War II. of turkey, Greek salad, squash, rice, spanakopita, tiropita, and a few other delicious delicacies pre- pared by Maria Gittings and her amazing mother Asimina Katsas. The party was well attended with over 50 mem- bers present. A very merry time was had by all who attended. Chapter Oinoe wishes you all a wonderful 2009 filled with good health and happiness. Sophia & Alexander with their Greek School classmates Submitted by Nicolas G. James-Chapter President Ikapia Magazine Page 31 oinoe SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA #14

2009 Chapter Officers getting sworn in by Nikitas Tripodes

Group Shot of Ikarian Women

Steve Koutis, Mary Tripodes, & Nickolaos Tripodis Chapter Oinoe Group Shot

Howard & Lynn Bloch

Sophia James, Helene Tripodis, Maria Gittings, Asimina Katsas, Debbie Stamoulos, Alexandria Katsas & Katerina Gittings

Ioannis, Helene, Chapter Oinoe’s First Family; Nikolas Jr., President-Nicolas G. James, Nikoloas, First Lady Hilda James, Stelanie, & Sophia Anna James & Stella Tripodis Alexander Joseph James

Page 32 Ikapia Magazine lefkas BALTIMORE #16 Greetings We would like to congratulate our new Chapter officers, from Chapter President- Demetra Karoutsos, Vice-President- Toula Lefkas. Manolis, Secretary- Katina Mavrophilipos, Treasurer- On Halloween Georgia Frangos (below). We would also like to Night, in the heart of Greek town our Leski was filled with goblins, witches, and Lefkas Halloween Ikariotakia spiders.

The Ikariotiko youth threw a Halloween party which turned out to be a huge success with lots of family and friends dancing the night away in there interesting costumes. There was a DJ and lots of live to give them kefi! We can not wait for our congratulate our scholarship winners Basilios next party. Mavrophilipos and Panayoti Karoutsos (below). We were honored to Our live musicians for the have District night...Papouli and soccer player (Vasili Mavrophilipos) Governor#1 George Paralemos attending our meeting in De- cember. We later enjoyed our successful Christ- mas Party that was held at Ikaros Restaurant. Submitted by Dancing at the Leski with live music! Toula Manolis

Katerina and Hrisoula Mavrophilipos dressed as a 1950's girl and Snow White

Ikapia Magazine Page 33 lefkas BALTIMORE #16 Dr. Dimitrios and Stella Mavrophilipos are the proud parents of their fourth child, Theodossios Dimitrios Mavrophilipos who was born on November 21, 2008. Proud brother and sisters are The Lefkas Christmas Party - held at Ikaros Restaurant Vasili, Lemonia, and Georgia Mavrophilipos. Proud grandparents are Vasilios and Lemonia Mavrophilipos and Theodossios and Georgia Kohilas.

Christ E. Aivaliotis COLUMBUS #17 Hello from Christ E. Aivaliotis Chapter #17. Jackie (Kefalos) Michaelides of Columbus, Ohio and the Zack Space, our U.S. Congressman of the 18th Congres- grandson of the late Zacharias Kefalos of Xsilosirti, sional District in Ohio, was re-elected for his second Ikaria and the late Angeliki (Loejos) Kefalos of Agios term. He is a member of the Chris Aivaliotis Chapter #17 Panteleimon, Ikaria. Christopher is a graduate student at in Columbus, Ohio. At the convention in Philadelphia, Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA., pursuing a PA, Mr. Space was Master’s Degree in Interaction Design. Alexandra is one of the keynote pursuing a Doctoral Degree in History from Loyola speakers. He is University in Chicago, IL. Upon graduation in May, pictured here with 2009, the couple will move to the San Francisco, CA area Jackie Moraitis, where Christopher has accepted a position with Apple Marino Moraitis, Computer in Cupertino, CA. and Elene Moraitis Angeliki (Loejos) Kefalos (1916- Page, delegates for 2008) of Agios Panteleimon, the Columbus, Ohio Ikaria, Greece passed away on Chapter. November 28th, 2008. She was preceded in death by her parents Marino Moraitis John and Lemonia Loejos, husband was elected Gover- Zacharias Kefalos, brothers nor of District Two, Nicholaos Loejos and Mihali which has eight Loejos, sister Mary (Loejos) Chapters. Marino is Mastros, brothers- in-law Peter with the Chris Kefalos and George (Stella) Aivaliotis Chapter Kefalos and sisters- in-law #17, he is pictured Katherine Pastis (Menelaos), Evangelia (John)Loezos, with Gus Stefanadis being sworn in at the Pan-Icarian in and Mary (James) Kontas. She is survived by her daugh- Philadelphia, PA. ter and son-in-law Jackie and Tom Michaelides, son and On December 27th, daughter-in-law James and Cathy Kefalos, two grandsons 2008, Christopher Christopher (Alexandra) Michaelides and Demetrios Michaelides was (Lindsey) Michaelides and many nieces, nephews, great married to nieces and great nephews. Angeliki was a longtime Alexandra resident of Silver Spring, Md. She moved to Columbus, DeMonte in East Ohio in 1996 to be near her daughter. Angeliki was a Peoria, Illinois. kind, generous and compassionate person who loved Christopher is the unconditionally. son of Tom and Submitted by Jackie Moraitis

Page 34 Ikapia Magazine Christ E. Aivaliotis COLUMBUS #17 Matthew and Jacqueline Kaiser happily announce the engagement of their daughter, Dessine, to Andrew Ziehler. Andrew and Dessine (Despina) are members of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Dayton, Ohio. The couple met when they were members of the “Ellas” Greek Dance Group. Andrew owns Ziehler Landscaping, and Dessine is an Accounting and Finance major at Wright State University. Their wedding will take place July 18, 2009. Dessine’s grandparents are Dessine and Albert Fricioni of Dayton, and great-grand- mother the late Zaharo (Dolly) Raptis Virtue of Cam- bridge, Ohio. Her great-great grandparents, Stamatios and Despina Raptis were from the Ikarian village of Karavostamon. Submitted by Dessine Fricioni helios CLEARWATER #19 Here’s the news from Helios # 19 of Clearwater. During In January, we held our Chapter elections. Our Chapter the fall and winter months, we continued our monthly President, Stanley Pardos, was re-elected. Other officers meetings. Often, the dinners that follow our meetings are include Vice Presidents Harry Batuyios and Chris prepared by our kitchen crew featuring Charlotte Pardos, Tsambis, Recording Secretary Anna Tripodis, Corresp. Gus Tsambis, Nick Vroutos, Nick Plutis, and others. Secretary Fran Glaros Sharp, and Treasurer Anne Sometimes, the members all contribute pot-luck style. Andreson. At each of our meetings, members are encouraged to bring in clothing or canned goods to be donated to local charities. In Decem- ber, Helios held its Christmas party. We were serenaded by a group of carolers from Holy Incoming and outgoing officers pose at the Chapter Helios Trinity January meeting Greek Orthodox Church of Clearwater and later Santa presented gifts to all of the children.

Mary Tsambis is all smiles at the January meeting

Thanks to newlywed Sophia (Tsantes) Brandon for hosting the meeting in January

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On January 24th, Helios held our 32nd Annual Dinner Dance Glendi. This year, we moved the dance to the beautiful Spanos-Pappas Community Center of Tarpon Springs. Nearly 400 persons enjoyed the delicious buffet dinner and danced to the music of Bobby Koulaxizis, with guest Leonidas Tsantiris on violi.

During the past year, Helios Chapter has tried to become involved in more philanthropic activities. In addition to supporting our Brotherhood’s Foundation, we have approved donations to support the Holy Trinity Greek School, the Orthodox Choir of Tampa Bay, as well as other local charities such as Helping Hands, and RCS. During the past few months, Helios Chapter was sad- dened by the loss of Vonda Tsarnas, wife of Nick, and the loss of Steve Binikos, brother of Supreme Vice President Sonja Stefanadis. Also, we lost Andreana Kopelakis, sister of Eva Rossi, and Alfredo Granaiola, son–in-law of Chrisoula Poulianos. May their memory be eternal. We were very happy however to congratulate Sophia Tsantes on her marriage to Rocky Brandon. Projects for the near future include possibly building a float to participate in the Annual Greek Independence Day Parade in Tarpon Springs in March. Wishing warm regards to all, Respectfully submitted, PSP Dr. Stan Tripodis

Page 36 Ikapia Magazine NISOS IKARIA TORONTO #21 Greetings from Toronto! Our new committee is President: George Touras, Vice President: Vassilis Fradelos, Secretary: Vicky Pori, Treasurer: Nick Karras, Officer Members: Zenovia Argyropoulos, Aspasia Kourtesiotis, Elias Pasvanis, Stavros Kotzilelos, Lefteris Lykos, Matheos Tsakalos & Angela Kourtesiotis. The Greek Community of Toronto held the “Oxi” National Parade in GreekTown along Danforth Ave, on Sunday October 26th, 2008.

Pictures are from our Geniki Synelefsi Ikarian members participated in the Polytechnic University celebration of Nov. 17th against the dictatorship. From the left: Lefteris Lykos, Vassilis Fradelos, Nick Poris, George Touras

In November members of the Toronto chapter participated in the celebration for the 1912 island liberation from the Turks.

The baptism of Panagiotis Pasvanis Karakousis with all the Toronto Pasvanis Family on Dec. 27, 2008

Ikapia Magazine Page 37 ikaros of montreal MONTREAL #22 Happy New Year to all fellow Ikarians from Chapter 22 ×ñüíéá ðïëëÜ óå of Montreal! May the year of 2009, bring you and your üëïõò áðü ôï loved ones health, prosperity and happiness. We began ôìÞìá 22 Ï Iêáñïò this year with our annual New Year’s dance which was ôïõ Ìüíôñåáë held on åõ÷üìáóôå ôï 2009 January 1st. íá óáò ãåìßóåé ìå All Ikarian õãåßá, åõôõ÷ßá êáé members ãáëçíÞ. participated ÎåêéíÞóáìå ôï in the êáéíïýñãéï Ýôïò ìå potluck by bringing ôçí åôÞóéá delicious Ðñùôï÷ñïíéÜôéêç home-made ãéïñôÞ ðïõ Ýãéíå óôçí 1 food, drinks Éáíïõáñßïõ. ÐïëëÜ áðü and desserts. ôá ìÝëç ìáò êáé ìÜò We then ôßìçóáí ìå ôçí ðáñïõóßá ôïõò êáé Ýôóé received a visit from ç ãéïñôÞ åß÷å ìåãÜëç Saint Basil who sur- åðéôõ÷ßá êáé üëïé ìå ôéò prised the kids by giving ïéêïãÝíåéåò ìáò êáé them gifts and treats. A basilopita was cut in ôïõò ößëïõò ìáò honour of Saint Basil ðåñÜóáìå ìéá and distributed to all èáõìÜóéá âñáäéÜ. guests to bring good ¼ðùò åßíáé luck, this year it was our êáèéåñùìÝíï üëá member Angelina Pavlos ôá ìÝëç Ýöåñáí who won the basilopita’s óðéôßóéåò ëé÷ïõäéÝò, lucky coin, congratula- ìåæåäÜêéá êáé ãëõêÜ. ÌåôÜ ìáò tions! The night continued åðéóêÝöôçêå êáé ï by singing to the festive áé Âáóßëçò êáé üëá Kalanda and dancing to the ôá íÝá Ikariotiko. We thank all of Éêáñéïôïðïõëá ÷áñÞêáí éäéáßôåñá üôáí ìïßñáóå ôá our members for supporting äþñá ôïõò. Êüøáìå êáé ìïéñÜóáìå ôçí êáèéåñùìÝíç our chapter and we hope âáóéëüðéôôá êáé öÝôïò ç ôõ÷åñÞ ôïõ öëïõñéïý Þôáí ç that we can look forward to Áíôæåëéíá Ðáýëïò, óõã÷áñçôÞñéá! ÃëåíôÞóáìå ôçí organizing many more õðüëïéðç âñáäéÜ ìå ìåãÜëç äéáóêÝäáóç ôñáãïõäþíôáò successful upcoming events ôá êÜëáíôá êáé ÷ïñåýïíôáò ôïí Éêáñéïôéêï. such as this one to ensure Eåõ÷áñéóôïýìå üëá ôá ìÝëç ìáò ðïõ õðïóôçñßæïõí ôï the continuity of our Ikarian ôìÞìá ìáò êáé ìå ôçí ðñþôç ìáò åêäÞëùóç ðïõ Ýãéíå chapter. ìå ôüóç åðéôõ÷ßá åßìáóôå óßãïõñïé üôé èá åîáêïëïõèÞóïõí êáé Üëëåò äéïñãáíþóåéò ðïõ Respect- åëðßæïõìå íá óáò ìåôáöÝñïõìå óôï åðüìåíï ôåý÷ïò ôïõ fully ðåñéïäéêïý. submitted, Må åêôßìçóç, Ëáìðñéíç ÊáññÜ - ÃñáììáôÝáò Lambrini Karras Secretary

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langada “spirit of ikaria” ATLANTA #23 Greetings from Atlanta and a happy and prosperous New spotted doing stop Year to you all. Langada Chapter 23 is gearing up for our and chats before next meeting to plan several outings. We are also in the they even checked process of planning our annual spring book and author into the hotel. Eve luncheon in Birmingham, Alabama. Lefes and her two Several of the Alabama Kariotes have had “parea” beautiful daughters recently. The Lukes family from Mobile and their daugh- Stephanie Lefes and ter Suzanne Erwin from Pensecola, Flordia, came to visit Chrissa Skeadas Ellie (Lardas) Zarna and son Matthew. Several other and artist Jack Langada members attended the informal meeting and Lardis from Con- talked about the great times they’ve shared through the necticut were on years. We send get well wishes to Ellie as she has been hand to enjoy the Saturday night glendi. very ill. Also dancing the night away was Zaharoula Katsikis, Congratulations to Langada member Chris Lafakis, who daughter of Basile and Koula Katsikis, from Wilmington, continues to work for Moody’s Economy. com and has North Carolina, picture below with cousins Chris Lafakis been promoted to the position of economist. He was and Langada Chapter member, Despina Vodantis of recently seen on NBC Nightly News giving a forecast on Alabama. Zaharoula is a recent high school graduate who oil prices and the economy in general. now attends the University of North Carolina in Our news would not Wilmington. be complete if we She is a didn’t mention the gifted artist wonderful time that and while in was had by one and high school all in Philadelphia at won a the convention. national art Several cousins were award for a

Ikapia Magazine Page 39 langada “spirit of ikaria” ATLANTA #23 graphic design also making people stop project she and notice his skills on submitted for the diamond. Pantellis judging. has been featured in local Zaharoula is a newspapers for his talent newcomer to the and it will be interesting art world but one to follow his career as he who will leave an continues playing sports. indelible mark on Thanks to all the Kariotes it. She is known for her creativity and vivid use of color. who worked on the Her cousin, Philadelphia Convention. Pantellis Poulos, As you can see by the photos, some of us Langada of Wilmington, members enjoyed dancing up a storm and renewing old has some talent friendships. We’re getting ready for more fun in Cleve- of his own. land. Pantellis is a young up and Submitted by Irene Lafakis coming baseball player, who is

DRAKANON PARMA #24 Greetings! Drakanon continues to be a strong club as Following illustrated in the following photos. Santa’s We held our normal meetings at the Cleveland Panera visit, we Bread. We have decided to meet in 2009 at various held a members homes to enhance the Ikarianism we all share. regular We find that when we are meeting at homes, the atmo- meeting sphere is more of friendship and less with outside noise. and then We continued to work on the planning for the December elected out Christmas party. We held our Christmas party on 2009-2010 December 21st at the Alfonzo’s officers. Italian Restaurant in Chris Middleburg Heights. The staff Parianos, son at Alfonzo’s provided us with of Petro & a great meal and very good Kostia service. After dinner, the Parianos, was members began to socialize elected and discuss future activities. President. We had about twelve children Icaros participate in the festivities Chacalos was that ended with a visit from elected to Santa Claus. Santa provided Vice-Presi- gifts to all those in attendance dent. Paul Manos was elected Treasurer. Mike Karniotis and left later following a picture shoot with the children. was elected as Secretary.

Page 40 Ikapia Magazine DRAKANON PARMA #24 Our New Years Eve trip to Colum- party was on a smaller bus this late scale this year. Due to Spring-09 to many members planning visit the to be out of town, Columbus members decided to just Zoo and other meet at a local restau- buildings. rant for dinner. We also plan We are planning our to meet with traditional Winter/ Chapter Officers of both Spring casino trip to chapters and hopefully build Detroit. This time, we an alliance for participation of hope to visit the West both clubs to working together Virginia Casinos to and sharing Ikarian friendship. leave our money in Past Presidents of our club are the machines and on developing a possible list of the various tables. joint activities that we can Our Activities share with both the Akron and Chairperson, Denise Columbus, OH chapters. Lefas, has put together some ideas Submitted by Mike Karniotis for this coming year. We are planning a

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Call to Artists A new Icaros: Ikaria Magazine is always in need of original art- A new image of Icaros is needed for the cover art of work, poetry, stories, interviews, photographs etc. Ikaria Magazine. Any interested artists should e- for publication. It is apparent that we have many mail me original artwork of Icaros and it will run on creative members in our Brotherhood. Feel free to the cover for the next year. What do you think Icaros display your talents proudly in the pages of Ikaria looked like? There is no limit, let your creative Magazine. Please send any and all submissions to juices flow! [email protected]. Submissions must be accepted by June 1, 2009 Please send to [email protected]. Page 42 Ikapia Magazine SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT LETTERS OF THANKS

Dear Pan-Icarian Foundation, Dear Mr. Koutsoutis I would like to thank you and everyone else responsible First and foremost, thank you for allowing me this for awarding me one of the Pan-Icarian Scholarships. The opportunity to further my education. By receiving this generous scholarship is a wonderful help in these times of scholarship, I am now more able to focus on my studies ever-rising tuition rates and insanely over-priced books. and less on my financial situation. I have put this scholar- Organizations such as your own allow for the continua- ship toward textbooks and gas money and have been able tion of higher education, which is incredibly important. to prepare myself for my academic challenges. Again, So again, thanks so much for granting me this amazing thank you for all you have done as I am truly apprecia- financial aid. Trust me, as any college student will tell tive. you, the help is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Dean Velasquez Óáò åõ÷áñéóôþ ðïëý! Matina Vassilaros Dear Members of the Pan-Icarian Scholarship Commit- tee: Greetings Pan-Icarian Brotherhood! Thank you for very much for offering me the opportunity to receive the 2008 Pan-Icarian Foundation Scholarship. I would like to thank you for your generous scholarship As I begin my second year at Allegheny College in to further my education. I am currently enrolled for a Meadville, Pa. where I am majoring in Biology, the Mechanical and Manufacturing double major at Miami scholarship will be a great help with the tuition expense. I University of Ohio, and this scholarship will certainly am very fortunate to have been born an Icarian and once I assist me. I feel truly honored and blessed to be given this begin my career will support the scholarship fund. The great award. I really appreciate what the brotherhood has Icarian youth have so much to be grateful for and are done for me and all the Icarians living in America. truly blessed with the Foundation’s support. Thanks again for your support, Warmest Regards, George Leonidas Vassilaros Sideris Facaros, Oakmont, Pa.

Dear Pan-Icarian Foundation, Dear Members of the Pan-Icarian Scholarship Commit- tee: I would like to express my outmost appreciation for receiving the Pan-Icarian scholarship this year. It is truly Thank you for very much for offering me the opportunity an honor to be a part of the brotherhood and be awarded to receive the 2008 Pan-Icarian Foundation Graduate funds for my educational endeavors. I will be studying Scholarship. As I begin my second year at the University abroad for a semester in Thessaloniki, Greece. This of Pittsburgh Law School, the scholarship will be a great money will be contributed towards my travels. Though it help with the tuition expense. Over the years, I have is no Ikaria, I am so excited to return to my Hellenic come to appreciate and understand the strength of being roots. I will continue to strive to make my family and the Icarian and am truly thankful for the award. Pan-Icarian Foundation proud of me. I hope that as I graduate college and become successful that I will be able Warmest Regards, to contribute and support the Pan-Icarian Foundation the Dimitri Facaros, Oakmont, Pa. same way that they have for me. Thank you again for everything. Sincerely, Simone Miliaresis

Ikapia Magazine Page 43 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT LETTERS OF THANKS

Dear Officers and Directors of the Pan-Icarian Founda- Dear Chairman Koutsoutis: tion, Thank you so very much for awarding me with the Louis It is with the greatest honour that we would like to take P. Tripodis & Jenny Tripodis Memorial Scholarship. I am this opportunity to express our warmest thanks and most honored that I was chosen to receive this scholarship. sincere appreciation to you for considering our applica- Pursuing my graduate degree was a personal and profes- tions for this year’s scholarship program. sional goal of mine. Like many women I have attempted These generous awards that have been very important to balance work, family, and completing graduate studies contributions to our tuition expenses, give us even greater all at the same time over the past several years. It was pride for being Icarians and belonging to an association not always easy and my entire family sacrificed their time that encourages higher standards in education. and supported me in this endeavor. It is a great validation On behalf of our families, and ourselves we would like to for me that the Pan-Icarian Foundation supports students extend our best wishes to you and all members of the with this wonderful financial award. Pan-Icarian Brotherhood for happiness, health and The scholarship assisted me with school fees as well as prosperity in the New Year. students loans. I am very happy to inform you that I We would also like to express our gratitude to all senior successfully completed my Master’s thesis examining Members of the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood, who dedicated current issues in Special Education. This fall I was themselves to the protection and promotion of the genu- awarded a Masters of Arts in Liberal Studies from ine Icarian spirit in North America. Excelsior College in Albany, NY. I believe I am the first person on my paternal side of the family to receive a Most Sincerely graduate degree. I am a Special Education Evaluator Maria Kotzelelou, Humber College Theatre Production; with a non-profit agency that supports developmentally Evangeline Kourtesiotis, Centennial College, School of disabled individuals. This is a very rewarding career and Communications Creative Advertising; one that I feel contributes to our community in a positive Constantina Michailidis, Humber College Bachelor manner. Degree of Music Keyboard Thank you once more and I wish you, the Foundation Chapter 21 “Nissos Ikaria” officers and directors all the best. Very truly yours, Dear Mr. Koutsoutis and all Pan-Icarian Members: Nicole Skaros Marcello Treasurer, Panagia Chapter #26 Thank you so much for choosing me to be one of the recipients of the Pan-Icarian Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship. It is an honor to have been selected and I Dear Pan-Icarian Foundation, am so proud to be a part of the Pan-Icarian community Thank you for granting me the Pan-Icarian scholarship. with an outstanding line of brotherly history. As we all know, getting an education can be expensive This scholarship eases my worries about funding my and every little bit helps. I am in my sophomore year at college education and allows me to focus more on my Ohio University. I’m pursuing a bachelor’s degree in studies. I can’t thank the Pan-Icarian community enough! business and declared a double major in Marketing and May the foundation experience continued success so that Management. I’m also going for a Sales Certificate as it may help many more brothers and sisters who are in well. Last year I studied hard and learned a lot, getting a need! 4.0 in the Fall and Winter Quarters. I also made Dean’s List each quarter I’ve been at Ohio University. I assure With the utmost appreciation, you that your scholarship will continue to go far towards Nikki Xenakis my education and my career. I thank you again for aiding my education and giving me a change to pursue these career opportunities. Sincerely, Joe LaRocca

Page 44 Ikapia Magazine ATTENTIONATTENTION COLLEGECOLLEGE STUDENTSSTUDENTS STUDY IN IKARIA THIS SUMMER AND EARN THREE CREDITS!

2009 SUMMER PROGRAMS IN GREECE Greek Language, Culture, History and Archaeology Details: Students will live at rental apartments in walking WHY STUDY IN GREECE? distance from the classrooms. Thessaloniki students take Greece is a land of contrasts; picturesque islands, rugged the afternoon and evening meals at school cafeteria. mountains, isolated rural villages and modern cities. Students in Dion, Rhodes and other regions of Greece Every aspect of this amazing country reveals the diver- take dinner at a restaurant 7 days a week. sity, complexity, enthusiasm and intensity with which life Eligibility: It is preferable that students have a grade is lived in Greece. With a single glance one can easily point average of 2.5 GPA. discern aspects of the ancient world, Byzantine culture and contemporary pragmatism. Here you can learn about Credits: 4 semester hours for Greek language courses classical civilization, walk through ancient streets, share and 3 semester hours for history, archaeology and other the passion of local politics, witness the legacies of courses. Alexander the Great, the Romans under Constantine the Cost: The program fee is $1,400 for one course. For two Great, the Byzantine Empire, etc. or more courses the cost is $1100.00 per course, which PAIDEIA 2009 Summer Programs are offered in includes tuition, housing, meals, orientation, cultural Thessaloniki, Dion, Kozani, Sparta, Ikaria, Mytilini, activities, local excursions and field trips. Part of this Delphi, and Rhodes in Classical @ Modern Greek, year program costs for each participant are defrayed Culture, History, Marine Sciences, Art, and Archaeology through Paideia's scholarship support. This scholarship is of Greece. reflected in the program fee. This does not include the International Student Identity Card, and a nonrefundable The programs include various summer concerts, visits to $420 fee for application and registration through the Archaeological sites and monuments of Greece depend- University of Connecticut. ing on student interest and courses offered. The programs include a number of excursions to museums, galleries, Additional estimated costs include $1,400 for round-trip churches and theaters. Some past destinations with airfare, $1200 for personal expenses and about $100 per guided field trips have included Kozani, Aiani, Pella, course for textbooks. Applications can be obtained at: Virgina, Meteora, Volos, Lamia, Delphi, Athens, Thermopylae, Orhomenos, Epidauros, Nafplion, Sparta, Study Abroad Programs Pellana, Olympia, Patra, Korinthos, Kos, Symi, Patmos, University of Connecticut Halki, and Karpathos. Tel. (860)486-5022 www.studyabroad.uconn.edu OR Center for Hellenic Studies Paideia Tel/fax: (860)429-8518 Email: [email protected] www.paideiaonline.org The course offered in Ikaria is The Language and Culture of Greece from June 28 to July 18. Any interested students must apply ASAP! Spend a summer in Ikaria... earn college credits... what could be better?

Ikapia Magazine Page 45 ==IN MEMORY OF In Memory of Anne Marie Douris Louis Zachary Fronista Beloved wife of Stanton, loving mother of Ourania, cherished daughter of May 11, 1931 to October 8, 2008 Nellie and Gust Politis, After a lengthy dear sister of Manuel illness. and Alexis Politis, Preceded in death loving aunt to by parents Zachary Constantine and and Angela Kassianne and precious (Glaros) Fronista. niece of Lottie Apostolos. She was He served in the the loving sister-in- US Navy on USS law of Peter and Susan Mt. McKinley and Douris, dear aunt to then joined his Christopher and brother Harry on Alexander and daugh- the hospital ship ter-in-law of Sylvia USS Consolation and the late Anthony during the Korean Douris of New York War. and sister-in-law of Maria and Haralamboro Lambrou of Greece and aunt to Antoni. Lou graduated Anne Marie of Maspeth, New York was born and raised from the University of Dayton in English and Journalism. in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. She received her college As a child, our brother would make up skits impromptu. degree form Youngstown State University, where she was He played all the roles complete with costume changes an English Education major with a second major in and different voices that fit the characters. He had us Corrections. Anne graduated from the Pittsburgh Police roaring with laughter. It was especially great to see our Academy and worked as a police officer until her correc- parents laugh during those tough depression days. Lou tions degree led her to Pittsburgh Job Corp where she was had great compassion for others, even when he was in in charge of discipline and had to go to Court many times such pain himself. He loved life and we all loved having on behalf of troubled students. She authored the disci- him in our lives. We love you Lou and miss you tremen- pline code, which is still followed at Job Corp throughout dously. the country. She traveled to the Job Corp sites around the country to train the staff and conduct seminars. Among those who miss him are Joy Fronista, daughters, In spite of all of her other achievements, Anne’s greatest Lisa (John) Edgar, Paula and Patrick Norris and grand- pride and joy was her daughter Rania. She strived to children. Siblings, Harry (Sylvia) Fronista, MD. George giver her talented and gifted child every opportunity (Irene) Fronista, MD, Flora “FiFi” (Jack) Schoener and possible such as the, Beacon School for gifted children, Argiro “Argie” (Curt) Williams. School of Dance, School of Music and Figure Skating lessons, where she won the gold medal at the New York State Competition. Unfortunately, God took Anne Marie suddenly and kept her from completing her job of raising and guiding her beloved child. Anne Marie was truly a beautiful and intelligent and friendly young woman who was much loved. She will be remembered for the generous, caring person she was. Her untimely sudden death on April 3rd, 2008 shocked and = saddened us all. She leaves and enormous void in the lives and hearts of her family and friends. May your memory be eternal, our dearest Annie. We will always love and miss you deeply. Submitted by Anne Marie’s Mother, Nellie Politis

Page 46 Ikapia Magazine NEWS FROM OUR AUSTRALIAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS The following pages highlight news and events from our Ikarian brothers and sisters living in Australia. Some of our members here in North America may not be aware of the impressive amount of activity that goes on down under. They have recently celebrated their 50th anniver- sary as a chapter! Monthly e-newsletters are distributed throughout their community. Any member who would like to be added to their e-newsletter list can contact Vice President, John Lesses at [email protected]

The following is an excerpt from the January newsletter regarding their 50th anniversary celebrations

IKARIAN ASSOCIATION OF May Day Picnic L-R Jim Tsantes, John Lesses, AUSTRALIA “IKAROS” INC. Leonidas Kalamboyias [Pres] & Elias Mavrogeorgis Ikaros House 22-24 Arthur Street UNLEY South Australia 5061 Telephone: 8272 2869 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ikaria.com.au President: Leonidas Kalamboyias Secretary: Chrisanthe [Voudandas] Koutsikas Treasurer: Elias Mavrogeorgis

Dear Members, Friends and Supporters, On behalf of the Administra- tive Council [AC] I thank Golden Jubilee Celebrations - The Sounds of Icaros you for your support and participation during our 2008 50th Golden Jubilee Celebra- tions. It was particularly pleasing to see many younger Leonidas Kalamboyias, members contributing their ideas, President accepting responsibility for their projects and delivering a very high quality performance outcome. We can truly say: “Always higher and all of us together”. ¼ëï êáé ðéü øçëÜ êáé ðÜíôá üõëéï ìáæß The satisfaction we have gained by working closely Golden Jubilee Celebrations - The Sounds of Icaros together for the Brotherhood serves to benefit the whole community. Our success is an example of unity in pur- pose and action. Congratulations one and all. I especially thank our valued Volunteers who over the past 50 years made our Brotherhood’s achievement possible. I take this opportunity to remind you of this year’s events and ask that you continue to participate and support our Brotherhood during 2009. The AC wishes everyone a safe and prosperous New Year and looks forward to working cooperatively with everyone in the future. Golden Jubilee Celebrations - Panegyri

Ikapia Magazine Page 47 NEWS FROM OUR AUSTRALIAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS Yassou Icariotes Greetings from the Pan Icarian Brotherhood of America, on behalf of all your American cousins, we congratulate our Australian Icarian Brothers and Sisters on their 50th anniversary. We in America are proud of the fact that, at 105 years young, we are the oldest Greek American organization and knowing that Icarians throughout the world understand the importance of our traditions and our heritage galvanizes Golden Jubilee Celebrations - Panegyri our commitment through the next century. In these uncertain times where many are searching for a feeling of belonging, it is our Brother- hoods that ground us and offer a safe and comforting haven, where we as a family can gather and find a connection, some- times hundreds of years old, with each other and our island. Thanks to the electronic age we can now work closer together in sharing our news and yes our gossip and make a greater effort in creating stronger ties between our two communities. Golden Jubilee Celebrations - Art Exhibition Again we offer our congratulations and hope that 50 years from now we will be celebrating your 100th year. God Bless Fraternally Emanuel Aivaliotis, National President Pan Icarian Brotherhood of America

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Page 48 Ikapia Magazine Ikapia Magazine Page 49 SEEKING IKARIAN HOME-STAY FAMILIES FOR NEW U.S. STUDENT PROGRAM LITERATURE

Global Learning Across Borders™ ELUSIVE DREAMS (Global LAB), a non-profit 501(c)(3) JOHN CHRYSOCHOOS, Ph.D. education organization based in New York, designs and manages cultural Jason, a young science immersion and study abroad pro- teacher, embarks toward a grams for students of ages 16-21 teaching career in an urban (especially attractive to “gap year” public high school filled students), educators, and adults. We with noble aspirations and currently offer spring and fall dreams. His contagious semester programs to China & Tibet, enthusiasm and relentless India , and Morocco , and plan to launch a Greece semester program in the fall of 2009. The pursuit of educational envisioned program will aim to immerse students in the excellence, a goal often “authentic/hidden Greece”, introducing them to Hellenic viewed unattainable, in- culture and heritage during the less-touristed spring and fall spires several of his col- seasons. The program will include the following components: leagues; at the same time, basic Greek language instruction, cultural lectures and encoun- Jason’s enthusiasm leads to ters, home-stays, community service, independent study projects sarcastic and unflattering (cooking, music, folklore, local spiritual traditions, archaeology comments by some of his are all possible topics), and trekking. Extended stays in Athens , peers, the school board, and the teachers union. The Peloponnese, Ikaria, and Macedonia are planned with a A few highly dedicated teachers establish a tight conclusion in Istanbul ; regional excursions from these points will expose students to Greece ’s geographic diversity and rich history. multiethnic and multiracial nucleus around Jason, sharing Because Ikaria remains somewhat “off-the-beaten-path” and his aspirations and dedication on education. Among them, because of its genuine character and hospitality, this island will the young and enthusiastic teacher of Spanish and be the setting for 1-2 weeks of this approximately 12 week Technology Education, Juanita, becomes romantically program. For this period, Global LAB is seeking willing and involved with Jason; after a couple of years they get welcoming Ikarian families who would house, feed, and engaged and married. interact with individual students to advance meaningful As a married couple, Jason and Juanita are confronted cultural exchange. Host families will be reasonably compen- with challenges they had never considered before. Their sated for food and lodging, should all derive from the same dreams are getting elusive; can they reach them? Only town or village, and should ideally have one member of the time will tell. household who is conversant in English. Global LAB student trips typically have 6-12 students along with 1-2 leaders. ABOUT THE AUTHOR I am the proud descendant of Ikarians (my father and his The author was born on the Greek island of Ikaria in the mid family are from Perdiki) and had the profound experience of thirties. He completed his elementary and secondary education escorting my yiayia back to her xoryio nearly 20 years ago. on the island, with a brief interruption while in Palestine as a Sharing some of this island’s goodness and magic to young war refugee; his higher education in chemistry was completed Americans eager to learn Greek culture is my motivation for at the University of Athens (1953-1957). Following his this particular endeavor. discharge from the Greek Royal Navy (1958-1960), he earned Please contact me, Alex Safos, at [email protected] if you his M.Sc. (1962) and Ph.D. (1964) in chemistry at UBC in wish to assume this invaluable role or if you know of Ikarian Vancouver, Canada. families or organizations that would sponsor such an experi- In 1964 he settled in the United States as an educator and ence. Further, if you have suggestions relative to other compo- researcher. He was associated with several universities in nents of our program (e.g. ideas for cultural lecturers, sugges- North America and Greece, namely, Harvard, I IT, the Univer- tions on relevant community service efforts which we should sity of Western Ontario, the University of Toledo, BGSU, and consider, possible “mentors” for some of the independent study the universities of Crete and Patras. He is currently professor project topics I noted), these would be most welcome too. emeritus of chemistry at the University of Toledo, Ohio. He More information on Global LAB can be found on our has published about one hundred and fifty scientific articles website: www.global-lab.org. Our mission is to educate and and conference abstracts. inspire new generations of young people and adults to become Dr. Chrysochoos is also the author of Beyond the Blue Ikarian responsible and committed global citizens in their local Sea, available online: RoseDogBooks.com; Amazon.com and communities and beyond. Thank you for considering Greece several other online site and chain bookstores. —and specifically, Ikaria —to be another unique and meaning- ISBN: 978-1-4349-9256-7 ROSEDOG BOOKS ful context to this end. 701 Smithfield St., 3rd FLOOR. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Page 50 Ikapia Magazine POETRY ÊÁÑÉÙÔÉÊÉÁ ËÁËÉÁ ÌáñéÜ! ÌáñéÜ ëÝù óïõ! Ðïõ íá äéáóå , ðïõ óôï êáëü óôïí ìåãÜëï ëïýñï. ÐÝò ôïõ Üí ëÜ÷åé êáé ôïí æáëåéò ïýëç ìÝñá; Éíôá ëïÜôï åßíáé ôïýôï; Åëá êåéíÜ áíôáìþóåéò íÜ ðÜåé ôïõò ïñïýò óôçí èÝóç ôïõò ãéáôß á åäÜ ðïõ öÝããåé íá äåßò éíôá Ü êÜïìåí. Å÷ïìåí ðÜñù ìùñÝ ôüí ôóåöôå êáé áêÜìù ó’áðÜíù êé Ýôóé êáé ìïõóáöéñÝïõò , Þñôáóçí ìáèüí ïé Êáñéþôåò íá ìáò ìðïõëåóôñÞóïõìå èÜ ìáò ðÜñåé ï äéÜïëïò êáé èÜ ìáò åýñïõí. Íá êÜïìåí Ýíá óïõáñÝ íá ãéïñôÜóïìåí ôïí óçêþóåé. Áï Íéêüëá, ìåÜëç ç ÷Üñç ôïõ. -ÊïõìðÜñå åëüãïõ óïõ ðþò ðÜò, ßíôá êÜíåé ç ËÝïõóéí ðùò èá ìáæåõôïõí ïýëïé ïé óõíôïðßôåò, íá êïõìðÜñá; ÄÝí ôçí Þöåñåò íá ôçí åéäïýìå. Óïõ ãßíïõìå ìéá êïõóôïäßá êáé á êÜìïìåí ôïõ óïìðñïý. êÜèåôå ìùñÝ êáìéÜ âïëÜ ; Çñôáí âñå óêßá êáé ôá èçñßá, ï ÔóÜêáëïò êé ï Ëýêïò. -Å! Áìá ëÜ÷åé êé Ýñôåé ñÜóôé ìáèþí ôçí öÝñíù âüëôá. Ìçí ôïõò âëÝðåôå ôþñá ðïõ ôïõò ðÝóáí ôÜ äüíôéá ÊáìéÜ âïëÜ ì’ áíôñáêïõñåýåôáé êáé ôóéëéâïõñäÜ., ìÜ ðñþôá äáãêüíáí. Çñôáí êé ï îÜäåëöïò ï ÓêáãéáííÝò, Üìá ôçí óôñþóù êáôÜæáêá ðÜò ôüí êáìðÜ, ÝêåÜ ìÜôéá ï êïõìðÜñïò ï Æáâïýôçò, ï óêåñâåëÝò êé ï ìïõ ôÜ äßíåé ïýëá. Êáñáíéêüëáò ìå ôçí êåñÜ ÊáëÞ êé ïé ÐáóâáíÝïé. Ìáôèáßï áðüøå èÝëù íÜ óðÜóïõí ôÜ ôÝëéá êé í’ áøåé ÌáñéÜ êïßôá íá öÝñåéò êÜôé ôßò íá ôïõò ôñáôÜñïõìå. ï ìðáãëáìáò! Ãéþñãï åëüãïõóå ßíôá êÜíåéò. ÅäÜ ÐéÜóå êÜíá êáöêé óýêá êáé êÜíá äõü áðéäüêïðá. ìáèþí ðïõ ÷áóåò êáêüìïéñå ôçí Áìáëßá êáé âëÝðù óå ÖÝñå êáé ôçí ìéóüìðïõôóá ôï ñáêß ðïõ íáé åêåÜ ðÜò âáëáíôïìÝíï. Çëååò ìáèþí êÜôé ðùò èá ìáò ìáæþîåéò ôï ðáôåñü. ÊÜå êé Ýíá êüðï áðïëéôáñÞóïõ éóáìå ìéáí ïýëïõò êáé èÜ óðÜîåéò ôÞí ãßäá íá ôï êåéíÜ ôÞí ðïñéÜ íá ðéÜóåéò äõü ôóÜëá÷á êé Ýíá ðáíçõñßóïìåí. êïõôïýêé, íÜøåéò ôï ôæÜêé íá ðõñïíÜìåóá. ÌðÝíåé Êé Ýíá åõ÷áñéóôù óôçí ÌáñéÜ ðïõ êáíå ïýëá ôïõôá ôá âñå óêßá øüöïò áö’ôüí áíáöÜíôç. Áøå êáß ôï äáäß ìåæåêëßêéá, íÜí êáëÜ! Óôüí Áï Íéêüëá èÜøù óôï íý÷é, íÜ âëÝðïõìå ôÞí ìïýñç ìáò. ÐÜñå êáß ôÞí ëáìðÜäá êáé ìéá ëõôñéá íá ìïõ ôçí Ý÷åé ðÜíôá êáëÜ. öñïêáëÝ íýøå ôçí áõëÞ ðïõ íáé ãåìÜôç öñüêáëá êáß Áò ðéïõìå êáé Ýíá óôçí õãåéÜ ïýëùí ôùí Éêáñéùôþí âåñâÝëá. üðïõ óôï êáëü áôïõÜ ðïý÷ïõìå ìðáæÜñåé êáß ìðëÜóåé Åëüïõ ìïõ èá óáñôÜñù ßóáìå ôï ìáíôñß, íÜ óðÜîù ìéÜí ó’ ïýëç ôçí ïéêïõìÝíç. ÍÜóôáé ïýëïé êáëÜ íÜ áßãá. Á øÞóïìå ôçí ôóáêíïâïëéÜ, ôï æéÝñé ìÝ ôïí ôñáãïõäÜôå ðïëý êáß íÜ ïñãßæåóôå ïëßãïí. Êé ï Áïò óðßããïõíá , á êÜïõìå êáß ôÞí ÷ïñäÞ. ÂÜëå êáé äýï Íéêüëáò íÜ ìáò âïõèÜ íá’ ÷ïõìå ðÜíôá ðñßìá ôüí ôóéöéÜ óôï ôçãÜíé, êÜå êáé êáìéÜ ôçãáíüðéôá. ×þóå áÝñá êé üñóá ôÜ ðáíéÜ íÜ ðéÜóïõìå ãõáëï íá êáíÜ äõü ðáôÜôåò óôÞí áíèåêïýöç, êÜå ìùñÝ êáé ìéÜ îáíïßîïìå ìùñÝ ôÞí ÍéêáñéÜ í’ áíáðáëéÜíåé ç øõ÷Þ ôáìðïõñïðáðÜñá íá êáöáñôßóïìåí ìáèþí. ìáò. Êáé ìÞ ëçóìïíÞôå ðïôÝ ôÞí ÍéêáñéÜ üðïõ ìáêñéÜ Á öÜìå âñå óêßá êáëÜ íÜ ãåìßóåé Þ ãïýëá, íá óößæåé ç êé Üí åßóôå åêåß ìÝò ô’ áêñïãõÜëéá ôçò êáé ôßò âñáêáöéëÝ, êé áðå´á ðéÜóïìåí ôï ðéèïóôÜóé èÜ âïõíïðëáãéÝò ôçò èÜ ÷åé êñáôçóåé ç èÞìçóç êÜôé áð’ îå÷ñßóïìå ôÞí êñáóïâéôßíá , á ðÜñïìå ôï óéöïýíé êáé ôßò ïìïñöéÝò ôçò. ô’ áãêéóôáýëé , á óéöïõíßæïìå êé á ðßíïìå, ìÝ ôï íåìðÝôé ìáò, üóá íá âãåß ô’áíáêëé ìáò êáé íá ðïèÜíåé ÍéêáñéÜ ìïõ ðáôñßäá åóý ðïõ ìïý ëá÷åò ï ÷Üñïò. Ôüí êüóìï üëï ðïõ ãýñéóá ÌáñéÜ Þñèå êé ï ðáëéüöéëïò ï ÖñáäÝëïò áðü ôï Ðéï üìïñöç Üëëç äÝí âñÞêá. ÊáñêéíÜãñé. Êáëþò ôïí ÂáóéëÜêç! Á öÜåé ç èÜëáóóá Êñáóïøõ÷éÜ áð’ ôï íÝêôáñ ôçò ôïí êüëï óïõ ðïõ íá äéÜóïõí; Çöçåò ìáèþí êé Êé áëìýñá áðü ôÞí ãÞ óïõ ÷ÜóáìÝ óå! Íáíïýñéóìá áð’ ôü êýìá óïõ ÌáñéÜ âÜëå ôïõ êÜôéôßò, íá íôáëåõôåß , êüøå êÜíá ÂÜëóáìï ôçò øõ÷Þò ìïõ. öåëß ðáóôñïõìÜ , ðéÜóå ôïõ êáé êáìéÜ ÷áøéÝ Ïíåéñá ðïõ ôÜ öýëáîá ôïõëïõìïôýñé. Åñ÷åôáé áð’áôïõÜ ðßóù ìáêñéÜ êáé Ðáôñßäá ìïõ ãéá óÝíá èá’íáé îåëáãêïõöéóìÝíïò. Èá ìáò ðåé ìáèþí êáé Åëðßäá ìÝò ôï óôÞèïò ìïõ êáìéÜ ñßâá. Áíôßäùñï áðï óÝíá. Ï Ëýêïò ßíôá ëÝåé; Ðùò ðÜíå ÜôïõÜ ðÜíù ïé Êáß ìÞí èñïõëßæåóôå ìáèüí ãéá ôá ðïëëÜ êáß ôÜ ÐáðéóôÜíïé , çêÜìáí ôá êñáóÜ ôïõò; Åßðáí ìïõ ìùñÝ ìåãÜëá ðùò åðÞå åêåßíïò ï áíôé÷ñéóôïò ï ÂïõäáíôÜò Ïýê Ýí ôù ðïëëþ ôü åý áëëÜ ôü åý åí ôù ðïëëþ êáêï÷ñÜ÷é êé Ýêáíå ôçí êáêÞ ôïõ ìÝñá. Åìåôáêßíçóå Êáß ï íïþí íïÞôù ôïõò ïñïýò. ÅêåÜ ðïõ ÷ù Ýíá óðïñï÷üñáöï áðÝóù Áðü ôüí ÊáíáäÜ ìÝ áãÜðç Íéêüò êáß Ìáñßá ÐïñÞ Êáß êáëÜ êñáóÜ 2008

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