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Volume 41 • Number 154 • Spring 2019
ΟΡΓΑΝΟΝ ΤΩΝ ΑΠΑΝΤΑΧΟΥ ΙΚΑΡΙΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΦΟΥΡΝΙΩΝ
OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA AND THE PAN-ICARIAN FOUNDATION
Ikapia Magazine Page 1 IKARIA MAGAZINE IS A PUBLICATION OF THE PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA, “ICAROS”
SUPREME PRESIDENT Damianos T. Skaros Telephone: 716.983.2024 [email protected] PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA 60 Glendale Terrace Orchard Park, NY 14127
2018-2020 SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS Supreme Vice-President Cathy Pandeladis 42 Timberline Court, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Telephone: 412.418.6954 Email: [email protected] Supreme Secretary Katerina Mavrophilipos 2 Southerly Court Unit 407, Towson, MD 21286 410.218.5191 Email: [email protected] Supreme Treasurer / Database Manager Evangelos J. Fragos 5312 Bellwood Court, Wilmington, NC 28412 Tel: 910.233.2572 Email: [email protected] LEGAL Counsel Maria Vardaros 12 Forest Avenue, Lake Grove, NY 11755 Tel: 917.613.0677 Email: [email protected] District 1 - Governor Chrissa Lefes, PO Box 788, Bedford, NY 10506 Tel: 914.582.9334 Email: [email protected] District 2- Governor Erica Aivaliotis 614 Armandale St. #5, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Tel: 412.736.0163 Email: [email protected] District 3- Governor Steve Stratakos 9305 85th Court, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Tel: 708.430.6439 Email: [email protected] District 4- Governor Stelios Alexander 810 Mill Pond Drive, Smyrna, GA 30082 Tel: 404.312.4002 Email: [email protected] District 5- Governor Alexandra Katsas 221 S. 5th Street, Alhambra, CA 91801 Tel: 626.234.7110 Email: [email protected] District 6- Governor Sissi Makris 122 Ellendale Dr., Toronto, Ontario, CAN M1P 1P1 Tel: 647.709.4371 Email: cc.makri@gmailcom District 7- Youth Governor Yianni Fragos 5312 Bellwood Court, Wilmington, NC 28412 Tel: 910.636.2817 Email: [email protected] Webmaster: Joanna Pantages, 1201 Riverview Dr., Verona, PA 15147 Tel: 323.605.5394 Email: [email protected] Ikaria Magazine Editor Mary A. Deschamps, PO Box 7520, Clearwater, FL 33758 [email protected]
2018-2019 FOUNDATION OFFICERS Chair PSP Ellene (Nina) Tratras Contis, 6763 Heatheridge Dr. Saline, MI 48176 734.276.0787 [email protected] Vice Chair PSP Dr. Stanton Tripodis, 3072 Woodson Lane, Clearwater, FL 33761 727.787.0045 [email protected] Director PSP George Koklanaris, 22236 Harlan, Grosse Ile, MI 48138 734.676.9307 [email protected] Director PSP E. Terry Platis 2745 N. Troy, Chicago, IL 60647 Tel: 917.941.4233 Email: [email protected] Director James G. Lakerdas 5300 South Shore Drive, #100, Chicago, IL 60615 773.485.1088 Secretary Christina Contes, P.O. Box 79037 Pittsburgh, PA 15216-0037 724.681.6727 [email protected] Scholarship Chair George Livanos, 5605 Brisbane Dr., Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Tel: 919.699.2071 Email:[email protected]
Donations to the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood must be sent directly to the Foundation: Pan-Icarian Foundation P.O. Box 79037 Pittsburgh, PA 15216-0037
Page 2 Ikapia Magazine PAN-ICARIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA “ICAROS” Headquarters of the Supreme Lodge Supreme President’s Message Spring 2019
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I’d like to once again thank you for your support and dedication to the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America. Our success is directly linked to the members of our great organization, and because of you I’m proud to say that the oldest Greek fraternal organization in North America is thriving.
The history of our organization is nothing less than remarkable. Originating from a small island in the Aegean, we have grown into an entity that not only works to preserve our strong Ikarian heritage but pursues philanthropic and educational endeavors both domestically and abroad. I hope you are as proud as I am to be associated with the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood, and work to enlighten others on who we are and what we stand for.
As we prepare for the summer months ahead and our upcoming Supreme National Convention, I ask that you remain actively involved in your Chapter and work to set goals for the future. Our intent should always be to promote participation among all of our members, as this is the key to our success and longevity as an organization.
I’d also like to thank those of you who have helped Ikaria Magazine grow over the years, by con- tributing to the content shared in the publication. For me, the Ikaria Magazine is a special part of the Brotherhood, as it connects us together and informs us of news and developments from across the nation and abroad. Please continue to support this publication and encourage others to submit content, we love to hear of the news that our Ikarian brothers and sisters have to share.
I look forward to seeing you at the National Convention in Detroit, Michigan later this summer!
Fraternally Yours,
Damianos T. Skaros Supreme President Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “Icaros”
Ikapia Magazine Page 3 Pan Icarian Brotherhood of America “Icaros” Spring 2019 Supreme President’s Message
Αγαπητά Αδέλφια,
Θα ήθελα για μία ακόμη φορά να σας ευχαριστήσω δια την στήριξη και αφοσίωση που προσφέρετε στην Πανικαριακή Αδελφότητα της Αμερικής. Η επιτυχία του μέγα αυτού οργανισμού συνδέεται άμεσα με τα μέλη της και είμαστε ιδιαίτερα υπερήφανοι καθώς είμαστε η παλαιότερη αδελφότητα της Βόρειας Αμερικής, η οποία συνεχίζει και ευημερεί.
Η ιστορική πορεία του οργανισμού μας είναι αξιοσημείωτη. Από μία σπίθα που γεννήθηκε από την αγάπη μας για ένα μικρό νησί του Αγαίου, έχουμε σήμερα εξελιχθεί σε μία σπουδαία ένωση η οποία όχι μόνο αγωνίζεται δια την διατήρηση της Ικαριώτικης κληρονομιάς αλλά προσφέρει φιλανθρωπισμό και εκπαιδευτικές υποτροφίες, εντός και εκτός Αμερικής. Είμαι βέβαιος ότι νιώθετε κι εσείς υπερήφανοι όπως κι εγώ, και σας παροτρύνω να μοιραστείτε με τον κόσμο την σπουδαία πορεία της Αδελφότητάς μας.
Καθώς ετοιμαζόμαστε να υποδεχθούμε το καλοκαίρι και το φετινό Διεθνές Συνέδριο, σας ζητώ να παραμείνετε ενεργοί με τον τοπικό συλλογό σας και να δουλέψετε συλλογικά προς την επίτευξη των στόχων σας. Το κλειδί της μακροζωίας του οργανισμού μας είναι η συμμετοχή όλων των μελών.
Θα ήθελα επίσης να ευχαριστήσω όλους εκείνους οι οποίοι έχουν βοηθήσει με τις καταχωρίσεις τους την εξέλιξη του περιοδικού Ικαρία. Κατά την άποψή μου, το περιοδικό αποτελεί σημαντικό και ιδιαίτερο κομμάτι της Αδελφότητας, καθώς μας συνδέει και μας ενημερώνει για όλα τα νέα και εξελίξεις από άκρη σε άκρη της Αμερικής. Σας παρακαλώ να συνεχίσετε να στηρίζεται την έκδοση και να ενθαρρύνετε όλους να συμμετέχουν με υλικό. Μας είναι ιδιαίτερα ευχάριστο να διαβάζουμε τα νέα των συμπατριωτών μας.
Ανυπομονώ να σας δω όλους τέλος του καλοκαιριού, στο Ετήσιο Συνέδριο που θα λάβει χώρο στο Ντητροϊτ του Μίσιγκαν!
Αδελφικά,
Δαμιανός Σκάρος Ανώτατος Πρόεδρος Πανικαριακής Αδελφότητας της Αμερικής «Ίκαρος»
2019 National Convention August 30 – September 2 The Detroit Westin Book Cadillac Hotel www.icarianconvention2019.com
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Icarian Day at the White House PSP George Horiates, Past AHEPA President Carl Hollister, Past Foundation Chair Gus Karras at the Greek Independence Day Celebration at the White House.
Greece Cadastral Survey
Every person or legal entity that has real property or a registrable right on real property in Greece, including Ikaria, is obligated to submit a declaration to the Cadastre. The Cadastre is a complete registration of all real properties and the (registrable) rights these bear across Greece. The aim of the Cadastre is to protect and consolidate these rights. The Cadastre does not involve any tax inspection sense. The deadline for submitting declarations for foreign residents expires on the 15th of July 2019. The registration procedures involve a series of steps and document submittals.
There is a registration fee. More information can be found at www.ktimatologio.gr It can be viewed in Greek or English. Although it is not required, you may want to consult a legal professional on this matter.
Ikapia Magazine Page 5 Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “Icaros” Supreme Lodge Meeting and Atheras Chapter 12 Dance March 2019
Published: ΕΘΝΙΚΟΣ ΚΗΡΥΞ ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΗ 15 ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ 2019 Κέφι και χορός στον ετήσιο χορό των Ικαριωτών της Φιλαδέλφειας
Ο ετήσιος χορός του συλλόγου των Ικαριωτών της Φιλαδέλφειας πραγματοποιήθηκε στην κοινοτική αίθουσα του Αγίου Θωμά στο Cherry Hill. Πάνω από 600 άτομα, μέλη του συλλόγου, της τοπικής κοινότητας και άλλων Ενώσεων της Ομοσπονδίας Ελληνικών Σωματείων της Φιλαδέλφειας έδωσαν το «παρών», ενώ υπήρχε πολύ κέφι και χορός. Εγινε ειδική αναφορά ως προς την παρουσία και τη στήριξη όλων προς την Παρέλαση της Ομογένειας της Φιλαδέλφειας, στις 7 Απριλίου, που θα είναι αφιερωμένη στη Μνήμη της Ποντιακής Γενοκτονίας. Αριστερά, διακρίνονται ο Υπατος Γραμματέας της AHEPA, Γιώργος Χωριάτης, ο Υπατος Πρόεδρος της Πανικαριακής, Δαμιανός Σκάρος, ο αντιπρόεδρος Τσαρλς Σανδήλος, ο οικοδεσπότης του χορού, Θεολόγος Χωριάτης, ο πρόεδρος του Chapter της Φιλαδέλφεια, Νικ Τζ. Πασαμιχάλης και ο π. Χριστόφορος. Δίπλα, στιγμιότυπο από τον χορό.
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Ikapia Magazine Page 7 Dear Ikarian Family and Friends,
Happy Spring!
As we continue to support philanthropy efforts for our Ikarian family and friends, let me share with you all our continuing Pan-Icarian Foundation successes.
Medical assistance: We are actively helping two families from Ikaria at this time. One family requires help in buying specialized equipment. A second family needs medical and a possible medical procedure here in the US.
US and Greek Scholarships: The Scholarship submission process is now open for 2019. Look or the application form in this issue of the Ikaria magazine and also online on our website. Date for submission of all materials is July 1, 2019.
It is with the help of our donors that we can fund so many of our deserving students as they pursue their academic careers! Thank you to our donors for coming forward and endowing scholarships for our students! We are grateful for your investment in our students’ futures.
Fundraising: In this issue, you will find a list of our donors and their contributions from 1/23/2019-5/1/2019 and total $6,284.00. Thank you all for continuing to donate to our Foundation.
Cultural Mini-Grant: The Supreme Lodge and Foundation have opened a call for proposals for the 2019 min-grant award. Information and application form can be found elsewhere in the Ikaria magazine as well as on the Pan-Icarian website. Total funding available is $3,000. Due date for applications is July 1.
Strategic planning: The Directors of the Foundation are continuing work on our strategic plan. We have finalized our vision and mission statements and are working to prioritize and work on goals. • Vision: The Pan-Icarian Foundation shall administer the philanthropic endeavors of the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of North and South America. • Mission: To provide medical, educational and cultural support for all peoples, regardless of creed, race or religion.
Goals and activities include transferring our forms and other paperwork to an electronic platform, setting up guide- lines for requests, scholarships and awards. Feel free to share your thoughts with us in this planning process.
Best wishes for a great spring and summer season, and especially for those who may travel to our “family home”, IKARIA.
Warm Regards,
PSP Ellene Tratras Contis Pan-Icarian Foundation Chair
Donations to the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood and Foundation can be sent by check directly to: Pan-Icarian Foundation PO Box 79037 Pittsburgh PA 15216-0037
Page 8 Ikapia Magazine Αγαπητοί Ικαριωτες και φίλοι της Ικαρίας,
Καλή άνοιξη!
Καθώς συνεχίζουμε να υποστηρίζουμε τις προσπάθειες φιλανθρωπίας για την οικογένεια και τους φίλους της Ικαρίας, επιτρέψτε μου να μοιραστώ μαζί σας όλες τις επιτυχίες του Ιδρύματος Παν-Ικαριακης.
Ιατρική Βοήθεια: Βοηθούμε ενεργά δύο οικογένειες από την Ικαρία αυτή τη στιγμή. Μια οικογένεια χρειάζεται βοήθεια για την αγορά εξειδικευμένου εξοπλισμού. Μια δεύτερη οικογένεια χρειάζεται ιατρική και πιθανή ιατρική διαδικασία εδώ στις ΗΠΑ.
Υποτροφίες ΗΠΑ και Ελλάδας: Η διαδικασία υποβολής υποτροφιών είναι ανοιχτή για το 2019. Δείτε ή το έντυπο αίτησης στο παρόν τεύχος του περιοδικού Ikaria και επίσης στο διαδίκτυο στην ιστοσελίδα μας. Η ημερομηνία υποβολής όλων των υλικών είναι η 1η Ιουλίου 2019.
Είναι με τη βοήθεια των δωρητών μας ότι μπορούμε να χρηματοδοτήσουμε τόσους πολλούς από τους σπουδαστές μας που αξίζουν, καθώς συνεχίζουν την ακαδημαϊκή σταδιοδρομία τους! Ευχαριστούμε τους δωρητές μας για την υποβολή υποτροφιών για τους φοιτητές μας! Είμαστε ευγνώμονες για την επένδυσή σας στο μέλλον των μαθητών μας.
Δωρεές: Σε αυτό το τεύχος, θα βρείτε μια λίστα με τους δωρητές μας και τις συνεισφορές τους από το 1/23 / 2019-5 / 1/2019 και συνολικά $ 6.284,00. Σας ευχαριστώ όλους για τη συνέχιση της δωρεάς στο Ίδρυμα μας.
Πολιτιστική Μίνι-Επιχορήγηση: Το συμβουλιο της Παν-Ικαριακης και του Ίδρυματος έχουν κανει πρόσκληση υποβολής προτάσεων για το βραβείο επιχορήγησης 2019. Πληροφορίες και έντυπο αίτησης μπορείτε να βρείτε και αλλού στο περιοδικό Ikaria καθώς και στην ιστοσελίδα Pan-Icarian. Η συνολική διαθέσιμη χρηματοδότηση είναι $ 3.000. Προθεσμία υποβολής αιτήσεων είναι η 1η Ιουλίου.
Στρατηγικό Σχεδιασμό: Οι Διευθυντές του Ιδρύματος συνεχίζουν τις εργασίες για το στρατηγικό μας σχέδιο. Έχουμε οριστικοποιήσει τις δηλώσεις και τις αποστολές μας και προσπαθούμε να δώσουμε προτεραιότητα και να εργαστούμε για στόχους. Όραμα: Το Ίδρυμα Pan-Icarian θα διαχειρίζεται τις φιλανθρωπικές προσπάθειες της Παν-Ικαριακης Αδελφότητας της Βόρειας και Νότιας Αμερικής. Αποστολή: Να παρέχει ιατρική, εκπαιδευτική και πολιτιστική υποστήριξη σε όλους τους λαούς, ανεξάρτητα από τη πίστη, τη φυλή ή τη θρησκεία.
Στόχοι και δραστηριότητες περιλαμβάνουν τη μεταφορά των εντύπων και των άλλων εγγράφων σε ηλεκτρονική πλατφόρμα, καθορίζοντας κατευθυντήριες γραμμές για αιτήσεις, υποτροφίες και βραβεία. Μη διστάσετε να μοιραστείτε μαζί μας τις σκέψεις σας σε αυτή τη διαδικασία σχεδιασμού.
Με τις καλύτερες ευχές για μια εξαιρετική ανοιξιάτικη και καλοκαιρινή περίοδο και ειδικά για εκείνους που μπορούν να ταξιδέψουν στο "οικογενειακό σπίτι" μας, ΙΚΑΡΙΑ.
Θερμές ευχαριστίες,
PSP Ellene Tratras Contis Πρόεδρος του Ιδρύματος της Παν-Ικαριακης
Ikapia Magazine Page 9 Application #______(for internal use) Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America
Grant Application for Cultural Enrichment DUE: 01 July 2019
Contact Information Name ______Street Address ______City ______State______Zip ______Phone ______Email Address / Website URL ______Membership / Chapter ______Previous Funding: Have you received funding for this or any other project from the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood? ___ No _____ Yes (describe below)
Description of Project Summarize your project and its relevance to the Ikarian diaspora and/or the island of Ikaria. (i.e. culture, history, art, science, etc.). Guidelines for project description (1,000 words maximum) must include, but not limited, to the following: - Background and need for proposed project - Description and type of deliverable. - Timeline for completion; start and end of proposed project (within one calendar year?) - Predicted outcome(s) - Predicted impact on our Ikarian diaspora - Other possible funding sources, if appropriate
Page 10 Ikapia Magazine Detail of funding use Summarize how the proposed funding would be used including amount requested, up to $3k. Include any online appearance your project has or will have. (300 words maximum)
Abstract of Project Write a short abstract to be used for publicity, newsletter and website purposes (250 words maximum)
Agreement and Signature By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. I understand that if I am selected to receive funds for this project from the Pan-Icarian Foundation, I will give credit to include that “This project was funded by the Pan-Icarian Foundation and add the logo to all written, published, visual, graphic, etc., materials). This is a one-time grant with no renewals or extensions. A final report (1000 words maximum) is to be submitted within one year of project completion, and in- clude, but not limited to the following: - Description of final product - Outcome(s) of the project and any future or next steps - Impact on the Ikarian diaspora and to the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood and its members - Detailed expense accounting of the funds spent.
Name: (printed) and signature ______Date: ______
Include your resume and/or qualifications of your most relevant work to this proposed project (2 pages maximum) with this application (either in Doc or PDF format) and email to [email protected]
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Sample size of a Quarter-Page SPONSOR IKARIA MAGAZINE! 1 Issue - $150 Published four times a year, Ikaria Magazine is a com- 2 Issues - $200 prehensive publication read by informed and involved members and Greek community leaders. It covers 3 Issues - $250 chapter news, cultural events, foundation business, 4 Issues - $300 and highlights Icarians from around the world on adventures and internships, serving their nation or The Pan-Icarian Brotherhood is a not for profit community, practicing a sport or hobby, visiting organization of Greek Americans who are descendants unique or historic places, dancing, playing music, or of the island of Icaria and Fournoi. The Pan-Icarian simply living life. Over 1,600 copies are mailed to Brotherhood is the oldest Hellenic organization in households and many others read the online edition. North America founded in 1903. The Brotherhood’s mission is to unite and cultivate Ikaria Magazine is supported by the Pan-Icarian closer relationships among all Icarian and Fournians Foundation and the Supreme Lodge of the Pan-Icarian and to render charitable aid and assistance in the Brotherhood, both of which are non-profit organiza education, civilization and spiritual needs of all peoples tions. A Sponsorship ad in Ikaria Magazine will help of human society, regardless of creed, race and religion. your organization gain brand recognition and visibility within the Greek Community at home and abroad. In 1965 a tax exempt “Pan-Icarian Foundation” was established to administer the philanthropic endeavors Choose from two sizes; half-page or quarter-page. of the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood. Since its inception the Ads may include seasonal greetings, a logo, tagline, Foundation has distributed hundreds of thousands of photo, and/or a general reference or branding repre dollars for medical aid, scholarships, disaster relief, senting an organization, and family tributes. and other charitable causes in North America and No sales of specific products or services, please. Greece. Your sponsorship is tax-deductible.
Sample size of a Half-Page 1 Issue - $200 2 Issues - $300 3 Issues - $400 4 Issues - $500
To Learn More and Sponsor IKARIA Magazine visit online at http://www.pan-icarian.com/magazine/ or email to [email protected]
All ads are subject to review and approval by the editor. The Pan-Icarian Brotherhood reserves the right to reject content or images that violate the organization’s editorial guidelines and will not display any logo, mark, banner, or other visual display, provided by or on behalf of Sponsor, that contains a comparative or qualitative description of Sponsor’s product or business, endorsements, price information or any other indications of savings or value about Sponsor’s product or business, any message that otherwise endorses Sponsor’s product or induces one to purchase or use Sponsor’s product, or any message that causes Sponsor’s payments to not be treated as “qualified sponsor- ship payments” as that term is defined in Section 513(i) of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations.
All ads subject to approval. All artwork must be received by the editor’s posted deadline.
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Scholarship Application Information
2019 marks a change in the application process as we will be going to an online scholar- ship application. We are asking and encouraging all scholarship applicants to go to the website, https://pan-icarian.com/scholarships/ and click on the link to the application for completion and submission by July 1st, 2019.
In addition: 1) Applicants are required to provide a letter from a Pan-Icarian Chapter Officer verifying that applicant (or one of applicant’s parents) meets the membership eligibility criterion. That letter is to be sent to George Livanos, Scholarship Chair, 5605 Brisbane Drive, Cha- pel Hill, NC 27514
2) An official, sealed copy of applicant’s most recent university transcript mailed directly from the school to George Livanos – Scholarship Chair, 5605 Brisbane Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 is required. In the case of incoming graduate students, an official, sealed copy of final undergraduate transcript mailed directly from the school to George Livanos, Scholarship Chair, 5605 Brisbane Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 is required.
3) In the case of incoming freshman, an official, sealed copy of final high school transcript mailed directly from the school to George Livanos – Scholarship Chair, 5605 Brisbane Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 is required.
4) In the case of incoming freshman only, a sealed & signed letter of recommendation from at least one teacher, and a copy of your letter of acceptance to an academically ac- credited college or university to George Livanos, Scholarship Chair, 5605 Brisbane Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 are required. Please know that you can reach out to us with questions at [email protected]
All our best wishes for success,
George Livanos Scholarship Chair
Ikapia Magazine Page 13 2018-2019 SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS Damianos T. Skaros - President 60 Glendale Terrace Orchard Park, NY 14127 Tel: 716-983-2024 Email: [email protected]
Cathy Pandeladis - Vice President 42 Timberline Court Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Tel: 412-418-6954 Email: [email protected]
Katerina Mavrophiliops - Secretary 2 Southerly Ct. Unit 407 Towson, MD 21286 Tel: 410-218-5191 Email: [email protected]
Evangelos J. Fragos - Treasurer Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “ICAROS” 5312 Bellwood Court Wilmington, NC 28418 Email: [email protected] 2019 LIST OF ELECTED DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES Maria Vardaros - Counselor 12 Forest Avenue Lake Grove, NY 11755 This is to certify that during a regular meeting of ______Chapter Tel: 917-613-0677 Email: [email protected] No. ___ held on ______, the following members in good standing
District Governors were elected Delegates to the Pan-Icarian Supreme Convention to be held in
Chrissa Lefes – District 1 Detroit, Michigan on August 30 - September 2, 2019. P.O. Box 788 Bedford, NY 10506 Tel: 914-582-9334 Email: [email protected] Signed by______Chapter Pres. and ______Chapter Secy.
Erica Aivaliotis - District 2 DELEGATES 614 Armandale St. #5 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Tel: 412-736-0163 Email: [email protected] Name Street City State Zip
Steve Stratakos- District 3 9305 S. 85th Court 1. ______Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Phone: 708-430-6439 Email: [email protected] 2. ______
Stelios Alexander - District 4 3. ______810 Mill Pond Drive Smyrna, GA 30082 Tel: 404-312-4002 4. ______Email: [email protected] 5. ______Alexandra Katsas - District 5 221 S. 5th Street Alhambra, CA 91801 6. ______Tel: 626-234-7110 Email: [email protected] 7. ______
Sissi Makris - District 6 122 Ellendale Dr. 8. ______Toronto, Ontario CAN M1P 1P1 Tel: 647-709-4371 9. ______Email: [email protected]
Yianni Fragos - Youth 5312 Bellwood Ct. ALTERNATES Wilmington, NC 28412 Tel: 910-636-2817 Email: [email protected] 1. ______
Pan-Icarian Foundation Officers 2. ______
PSP Ellene (Nina) Contis - Chairwoman 3. ______6763 Heatheridge Dr. Saline, MI 48176 Tel: 734-276-0787 Email: [email protected]
PSP Dr. Stanton Tripodis - Vice Chair 3072 Woodson Ln. PIB Per Capita No. of Convention Clearwater, FL 33761 Please mail this Delegate Form Membership Paid : Delegates: Tel: 727-787-0045 Email: [email protected] by August 1, 2019 to: Katerina Mavrophilipos, Supreme Secretary 8 - 25 2 PSP George Koklanaris - Director 26 - 35 3 PSP E. Terry Platis - Director 2 Southerly Ct. Unit 407, 36 - 50 4 James Lakerdas - Director 51 - 75 5 Christina Contes - Secretary Towson, MD 21286 Tel: 410-218-5191 76 - 100 6 Scholarships 101 - 150 7 Email: [email protected] 151 - 200 8 George Livanos - Scholarship Chair 201 - 250 9 5605 Brisbane Dr. Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Please mail PIB Per Capita ($20 per member) by Tel: 919-699-2071 August 1, 2019 to: Email: [email protected] Evangelos Fragos - Supreme Treasurer Ikaria Magazine 5312 Bellwood Court Wilmington, NC 28418 Mary Deschamps - Editor Tel: 910-233-2572 Email: [email protected]
Page 14 Ikapia Magazine 2018-2019 SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS Damianos T. Skaros - President 60 Glendale Terrace Orchard Park, NY 14127 Cell: 716-983-2024 Email: [email protected]
Cathy Pandeladis - Vice President 42 Timberline Court Pittsburgh, PA 15217 Cell: 412-418-6954 Email: [email protected]
Katerina Mavrophiliops - Secretary 2 Southerly Ct. Unit 407 Towson, MD 21286 Tel: 410-218-5191 Email: [email protected] pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America “ICAROS” Evangelos J. Fragos - Treasurer 5312 Bellwood Court Wilmington, NC 28418 2019 cHapter oFFicerS Form Tel: 910-233-2572
Maria Vardaros - Counselor 12 Forest Avenue Please submit this form to the Supreme Lodge by August 1, 2019. Thank you. Lake Grove, NY 11755 Tel: 917-613-0677 Email: [email protected] CHAPTER CHAPTER No. District Governors Date of Submission Chrissa Lefes – District 1 P.O. Box 788 Bedford, NY 10506 Tel: 914-582-9334 Email: [email protected] Chapter PRESIDENT Erica Aivaliotis - District 2 Address: 614 Armandale St. #5 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Tel: 412-736-0163 Email: [email protected] Tele: Cell:
Steve Stratakos- District 3 Fax: 9305 S. 85th Court Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Email: Phone: 708-430-6439 Email: [email protected] Chapter VICE - PRESIDENT Stelios Alexander - District 4 810 Mill Pond Drive Address: Smyrna, GA 30082 Tel: 404-312-4002 Email: [email protected] Tele: Cell: Alexandra Katsas - District 5 Fax: 221 S. 5th Street Alhambra, CA 91801 Email: Tel: 626-234-7110 Email: [email protected]
Sissi Makris - District 6 Chapter SECRETARY 122 Ellendale Dr. Toronto, Ontario CAN M1P 1P1 Address: Tel: 647-709-4371 Email: [email protected] Tele: Cell: Yianni Fragos - Youth 5312 Bellwood Ct. Fax: Wilmington, NC 28412 Tel: 910-636-2817 Email: Email: [email protected]
Pan-Icarian Foundation Officers Chapter TREASURER PSP Ellene (Nina) Contis - Chairwoman Address: 6763 Heatheridge Dr. Saline, MI 48176 Tel: 734-276-0787 Email: [email protected] Tele: Cell:
PSP Dr. Stanton Tripodis - Vice Chair Fax: 3072 Woodson Ln. Email: Clearwater, FL 33761 Tel: 727-787-0045 Email: [email protected]
PSP George Koklanaris - Director PSP E. Terry Platis - Director please mail or email chapter officers Form by august 1, 2019 to: James Lakerdas - Director Christina Contes - Secretary
Scholarships Katerina Mavrophilipos - Supreme Secretary
George Livanos - Scholarship Chair 2 Southerly Court, Unit 407 5605 Brisbane Dr. Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Towson, MD 21286 Tel: 919-699-2071 Email: [email protected] Tel: 410-218-5191 email: [email protected]
Ikaria Magazine
Mary Deschamps - Editor
Ikapia Magazine Page 15 Pan Icarian Brotherhood of America “Icaros” Ikarian Spotlight
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Many know of me as a sculptor, of which many large works and installations are in Universities and colleges as well as many corporations. Many do not know that I also paint. I do not profess to be a painter. To define my approach to painting, I paint as a sculptor interpreting what I see into form and space. During my career of exhibitions, I have sometimes included paintings, drawings and prints.
My return to painting was inspired upon my return to Karavostamo. We had a stone home built in 1913 and had fallen in total disrepair. Only the walls remained. In 2001 I began to restore the home, adding a second floor and beside it a garage with a second floor that serves as my art studio.
Evdilos at Night
Stairs in river Aires, Karavostamo
Soon, I furnished the home and prepared my studio for painting on the second floor of the garage. I also set up welding equipment to create steel sculptures in the garage. Many of these works were exhibited in Athens and purchased by patrons.
Arethousa
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One of my exhibits was brought to the attention of the United States Ambassador. He then invited and prepared a reception for me in summer of 2009, and exhibited some of my work in the foyer of his residence. It was a memorable evening with many international guests. I was honored. My thoughts were personal in that a village boy was being recognized in the American Embassy. I wish I could have shared that event with my parents.
Three Cyprus, Arethousa
Village Church
These paintings were completed between 2004 and 2018. I was inspired to be re-connected with my roots and to create these views of the areas of Karavostamo, Arethousa, and Evdilos. Several of the works were brought back to my home in Pittsburgh.
I will be returning again summer of 2019 to continue creating new paintings of the wonderful views of vil- lages, the Aegean Sea, and landscapes.
Peter Calaboyias Aegean Horizon
Ikapia Magazine Page 17 Pan-Icarian Foundation Scholarship Application 2019 - GREECE
Υποτροφια εκτος Ικαρια Του ΠΑΝ-ΙΚΑΡΙΑΚΟΥ Ίδρυματος Πaν-Ικαριακἠ Αδελφότης Αμερικής «Ίκαρος»
Αναγκαἰα Πιστοποιητικἀ: • Η αἰτησις αυτή είναι ειδικά, για ένα φοιτητἠ απὀ Ικαρἰα ἠ Φούρνοι, ὀ οποίος φοιτἀ σἐ Λύκειο (γυμνάσιο) ἐκτὀς Ικαρἰας ή Φούρνοι. • Η καταγωγἠ ἐνὀς ἀπὀ τοὐς γονεἰς πρέπει νἀ είναι από τἀ νησιά Ικαρία η Φούρνοι. • Αυτή η υποτροφία είναι αξιοκρατική, δηλαδή, με ένα ανὠτατον όρον βαθμολογίας. • Απόδειξη της Ικαριακης ή Φούρνιας καταγωγής, δηλαδή, από ποιὀ χωριό, Ικαριας / Φούρνοι εἰναι η καταγωγἠ τοὐ αἰτὠντος μαθητοὐ. • Ποιὀ εἰναι τὀ οἰκογενειακὀ ὀνομα τοὐ αἰτοὐντος φοιτητοὐ.
Αίτησις:
Οικογένειακο Όνομα: ______
Πρώτο Όνομα: ______
Οικογενειακο Ικαριακό/Φούρνοιο Επώνυμο: ______
Όνομα νησου και χωριου καταγωγης: ______
Έτος γέννησεως: ______
Τόπος γέννησεως: ______
Διεύθυνση κατοικοιας: ______
Πόλις : ______TX Κωδικός: ______Χώρα: ______
Τηλέφωνο (κωδικός χώρας + κωδικός περιοχής + αριθμός τηλεφώνου): ______
1) Όνομα (Λυκείου) Γυμνάσιο: ______
Έτος Αποφοίτησεως (ή αναμενόμενον): ______
Συνολικοs μεσος οροs βαθμολογίας: ______
Η αιτησις πρεπει να ακολουθητε με αντίγραφα, από το (Λυκειο) Γυμνάσιο σας.
Η αιτησις πρεπει να ακολουθητε και με Επιστολή σύστασεως από έναν καθηγητή.
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2) Όνομα του Πανεπιστήμιο ή ΤΕΙ το οποιον φοιτα η προκειτε να φοιτηση: ______
Η αιτησις πρεπει να ακολουθητε, με πιστοποιητικό (απόδειξη) φοιτησεως η αποδοχής, στο Πανεπιστημιο η ΤΕΙ.
3) Εξοσχολικες Δραστηριότητες: Σπορ, Εθελοντικές οργανώσεις, κοινοτικές, Εκκλησία, κ.λπ. ______
Αιτών Όνομα (Κεφαλαἰα): ______
Υπογραφή Αἰτοὐντος : ______
Ημερομηνία ὐποβολής τἠς αίτἠσεως: ______
Τραπεζα: ______
IBAN: ______
SWIFT/BIC: ______
Επιτροπή Υποτροφιών: Διευθυντές σχολείων: Αγίου Κηρύκου, Ευδἠλου, Ραχὡν, Φούρνοι
Διευθυντής Υποτροφίων: Ιωάννης Σ Τσάντες Άγιος Κήρυκος Ικαρία, Ελλάς
Για περισσοτερες πληροφορίες, επικοινωνήστε, Με τον Ιωάννη Τσάντε, στο τηλεφώνο στην Ικαρία στο + 30 22750 22450 η στο email [email protected]
Με τον Ζαχαριας Κεσσε, στο τηλεφώνο στην Αθνηα στο +30 210.8259320 -1, +30 6944.620198, ΦΑΞ: 210.8259320 η στο email στο [email protected]
Ταχυδρομἰστε τἠν Αἰτησιν ΟΧΙ ἀργὀτερα ἀπὀ τἰς 1 Ιουλίου 2019, στον
Ιωάννης Τσάντες 83300 Άγιος Κήρυκος Ικαρία Ελλάδα
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Foundation Donations recevied between 1/23/2019 to 5/1/2019
Chapter Oinoe Scholarship Fund Vodantis, Nicholas & Dana $130.00
Evangeline Lardas Scholarship Fund Lardas, Nick & Zoe In Memory of Argie Lardas 100.00 Lardas, Nick & Zoe In Memory of Despina Xenakis 100.00 $200.00
General Fund Aivaliotis, Anna In Memory of Despina Xenakis 50.00 Apostolos Politis, Nellie In Memory of Argie Lardas 50.00 Mr. Gary Skish and Ms. Roz Lambert 250.00 Chapter Icaros In Memory of Despina Xenakis 100.00 Chapter Icaros In Memory of Mary Tsounos 100.00 Chapter Icaros In Memory of Jack Karnavas 100.00 Chapter Icaros In Memory of Argie Lardas 100.00 Chapter Icaros In Memory of Kosta Barlamas 100.00 Contes, Michael & Judi In Memory of Despina Xenakis 30.00 Cope, Joanne 50.00 Facaros, John & Sophia In Memory of Despina Xenakis 100.00 Herouvis, Sophie & Olga In Memory of Argie Lardas 40.00 James, Elaine In Memory of Harry C. James 50.00 Jocuns, Frances & Julie In Memory of Argie Lardas 300.00 Kop-Coat Protection Products In Memory of Despina Xenakis 100.00 Kotsanis Ficka, Fotini In Memory of Harry C. James 50.00 Lardas, Kemon & Kalliope In Memory of Argie Lardas 100.00 Moraitis, Milton & Elizabeth In Memory of Argie Lardas 100.00 Pappas, Spiro & Georgia In Memory of Despina Xenakis 40.00 Staub, Raymond & Diane In Memory of Argie Lardas 25.00 The Benevity Community Impact Fund 68.00 Tripodis, Phokion & Joanne In Memory of Despina Xenakis 75.00 Vassilaros, George & Maria In Memory of Argie Lardas 50.00 Vassilaros, George & Maria In Memory of Despina Xenakis 50.00 Vassilaros, Leonidas & Maria In Memory of Argie Lardas 150.00 Vassilaros, Leonidas & Maria In Memory of Despina Xenakis 150.00 Viores, Lambros & Ria In Memory of Nick Chapler 100.00 Viores, Lambros & Ria In Memory of Constantine Barlamas 100.00 Voultepsis, Angela In Memory of Despina Xenakis 50.00 $2,628.00
Dear Pan-Icarian Foundation, Thank you so much for awarding me with the Undergraduate Scholarship for the last two years. I am currently in my second year at Illinois State University and I am majoring in Special Education. The scholarship money has helped with a lot of my tuition and expenses. I am truly grateful for this organization and hope to pay it forward through my membership and involvement with the brotherhood. Sincerely, Theodora Parianos
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Foundation Donations recevied between 1/23/2019 to 5/1/2019 - Continued
George Saffos Scholarship Fund Loizos, Athina In Memory of Despina Xenakis 100.00 Mamatas, Emanuel In Memory of Despina Xenakis 250.00 $350.00
George Spanos & Areti #9 Scholarship Fund AHEPA V.I Chebithes Chapter 391 In Memory of Gus Stone 100.00 Avalotis Corporation 200.00 Batsakes, Kay In Memory of Gus Stone 100.00 Manolis, John & Konstantina In Memory of Gus Stone 50.00 Mourselas, John & Katherine In Memory of Gus Stone 100.00 Papalas, John 200.00 $750.00
Ikaria Magazine Fund The Mavrogeorgis Family In Memory of Despina Xenakis 75.00 $75.00
Nick and Alexandra Koklanaris Scholarship Fund Koklanaris, Dr. Nikki 300.00 $300.00
Scholarship Fund Allison, John & Nancy In Memory of Despina Xenakis 100.00 Herouvis, Sophie & Olga In Memory of Despina Xenakis 50.00 Koutoufaris, Simon & Tina In Memory of Despina Xenakis 100.00 Lardas, Kleanthis & Victoria In Memory of Despina Xenakis 50.00 Pan Icarian Brotherhood 500.00 $800.00
Wildfire Relief Fund Fund Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America 1,051.00 $1,051.00
Grand Total: $6,284.00
To The Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America, I’d like to express my heartfelt thanks as a recipient of a Pan-Icarian Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship. With my freshman year coming to a near end, this scholarship was a great help in paying for my educational endeavors. My family takes great pride in maintaining our Icarian roots, and the Pandiki Chapter in New York was a major part of my growing up as an Icarian. I was fortunate to have been awarded this scholarship; thank you so much for your generosity and support! Best, Irene Tsahas
Dear Pan-Icarian Foundation, I would like to express my gratitude for receiving the Gus Stefanadis Memorial Scholarship Award. It means a lot to me and my family to be receiving this scholarship award. This scholarship will help me in my studies of obtaining a nursing degree at St. Petersburg college. Sincerely, Eleni Christopher
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Commemorative Album Contract All ads in COLOR and Very Reasonably Priced!
For the Funds Received, Pan Icarian Brotherhood of Detroit agrees to enter the message of the Purchaser in its 2019 Commemorative Album for the 2019 Pan Icarian Convention. All ad buyers will receive a complimentary copy of the Album at the Convention.
$300 Full Color Page $200 1/2 Color Page
Purchaser: ______Address: ______Phone: ______Email: ______Please specify full or half page: ______
Deadline for Submittal of all ads is July 28, 2019
Contracts, artwork and checks can be sent to George N. Koklanaris 22236 Harlan Dr. Grosse Ile, MI 48138 OR email to [email protected] For more information: George Koklanaris (313) 929-2023
Pan–Icarian Brotherhood of America Chapter #9 Spanos-Areti, Detroit, MI. We are a Tax Deductible Not for Profit Organization
www.icarianconvention2019.com
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2019 Detroit Convention Information It’s time to make your Convention Plans! Where: The Detroit Westin Book Cadillac Hotel Room rate $189.00 single or double occupancy When: Labor Day weekend (but you already knew that!) August 30th-September 2nd, 2019 How: Visit our web site @ icarianconvention2019.com Find us on Facebook @ 2019 Pan-Icarian Convention Contact the Hotel directly @ (888) 627-7150 and ask for group rate “PAR”
Why: Because we Love our fellow Ikariotes (and their friends!) Come to our town to dance, kiss your cousins, eat, drink, dance some more and see firsthand the comeback of a GREAT City. For more information on what to see and do in the “D” go to VisitDetroit.com If you need more information on booking or Convention events contact Convention Chair Nick Tsalis @ (734) 776-1027 Pan –Icarian Brotherhood of America Chapter #9 Spanos-Areti, Detroit, MI. We are a Tax Deductible Not for Profit Organization
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Article of Interest
Fascinating Facts About Greece Philip Chysopoulos Published in the Greek Reporter Contributed by George Paralemos
Everyone knows that Greece is the cradle of Western Civilization, the birthplace of democracy, that it has a stunningly beautiful coastline, and that our Independence Day is March 25th. However, there are some facts that very few people are aware of. There may be some things about Greece and its history that even many Greeks don’t know. Why not take this opportunity to brush up on some interesting facts and factoids about this most fascinating country before you travel there for an idyllic vacation this summer.
• There are about 2,000 islands and islets in Greece, but only 170 of them are inhabited. The largest, Crete, has an area of 8,260 square kilometers. • Greece is the number one country in the world in the natural sponge trade. • Athens had a population of about 7,000 only two centuries ago. Today the capital’s residents exceed 5 million, almost half of the country’s population. • Surrounded by the sea, there is no place in Greece that is more than 137 km (85 miles) away from the sea. Greece has the tenth-longest coastline in the world. • Greece’s merchant fleet accounts for 70 percent of all European ships. Domestic law requires 75 percent of a ship’s crew to have Greek citizenship. • Last year, Greece welcomed over 30 million visitors, almost three times its own population of 11 million. • Approximately 7 percent of all the marble quarried on the planet comes from Greece. • In the 1950s, only 30 percent of Greeks knew how to read and write. Today, the illiteracy rate is just 5 percent. • Greece ranks third in the world in olive oil production. The cultivation of olive trees in the country began in an- cient times. Indeed, some olive trees which are known to have been planted in the thirteenth century still produce fruit. • Even though Greece is surrounded by the sea, 80 percent of the country is mountainous. The country does not have even one navigable river because of its particular geomorphology. • Over twelve million people in the world speak Greek. There are ten million Greek residents, about one million Cypriots, and another million Diaspora Greeks, mainly in the US, Australia and in the countries of the EU. • The Greek language has been spoken for approximately 3,000 years, making it one of the oldest languages in the world. • Athens has been inhabited for 7,000 years, making it one of the oldest cities in Europe. • On average, Greeks enjoy 250 days of sunshine a year. This corresponds to 6,000 hours of sun per year. • Life expectancy in ancient Greece was only 36 years for women and 45 years for men. Of the children who were born in those times, only one half managed to survive infancy. Today, life expectancy has reached 77 years for men and 82 for Greek women. Greece ranks 26th in the world among countries with the highest life expectancy. • Greece has more archaeological museums than any other country in the world, which is only natural considering the age of its civilization. • About 100,000 birds from northern Europe and Asia spend the winter in Greece. • Slaves in ancient Greece accounted for 40-80 percent of the population of city-states. They were mainly prisoners of war, abandoned children or the children of slaves. • Wildlife in Greece includes 116 species of mammals, 18 amphibians, 59 species of reptiles, 240 species of birds and 107 species of fish. However, about half the mammalian species are now in danger of extinction. • Government corruption cost the country approximately 800 million euros in 2009 alone. • Eons ago in geological time, Greece was a rocky mass, covered completely by seawater. Its mountainous area was formed after the collision of its tectonic plate with Europe, and even today the earthquakes in the Aegean are related to the movements of its particular plate within the lithosphere.
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Greek Islands, where people live longer than just about anywhere else
Kenneth Dickerman and Lily Bungay Published in the Washington Post Contributed by George Paralemos
Legend has it that Icarus flew too close to the sun, ignoring the warnings of his father, Daedalus. As Icarus excitedly soared across the sky, his wings, which were made of feathers and wax, began to melt, and he tumbled into the sea and drowned. His body later washed up on an unnamed island. In honor of his fallen son, Daedalus named the island and its surrounding sea after Icarus. Many of us hope to live long, fruitful and healthy lives. And some of us, in the end, are more successful at that pursuit than others. But there are several regions around the world that have been found to foster those kinds of lives more than others. At least, that’s what New York Times best-selling author and National Geographic Fellow Dan Buettner determined after studying the work of two researchers. In a study published by the Journal of Experimental Gerontology, Gianni Pes and Michael Poulain identified Sardinia as the region with the highest concentration of male cente- narians. Buettner, along with a team of researchers and demographers, found other regions where they determined that people lived longer, including Oki- nawa, Japan; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Loma Linda, Calif.; and a small, out-of-the- way Greek island called Ikaria. Photographer Lily Bungay became intrigued by Ikaria and decided to see what life was like for its residents. What she found was an island where people enjoy activi- ties such as beekeeping and grow- ing their own vegetables. Bungay says that, “Ikarians are more likely to celebrate their 100th birthday with the whole village, than to be seg- regated from their community. Institutional care homes do not exist on the island, but instead, every individual home is cared for.” Bungay’s exploration of Ikaria was fueled by her interest in aging and “how we talk about (and don’t talk about) and visualize older people.” The result of her exploration came to fruition in a project she calls “a visual ode to the residents I met, their landscape, diet and the magical feeling that time is irrelevant on the island . . . Recurring shapes and whispers of Greek mythology are punctuated by the stories of characters found living in the mountains. This is not an attempt to uncover the secret to the islanders’ longevity, but rather, to trace the unhurried rhythms of a community where every person is valued and included, no matter their age.”
Ikapia Magazine Page 25 V.I.Chebithes Akron #2
Greetings to all from Akron, Ohio’s V.I. Chebithes #2! We started off the year by sending two official (and a few unofficial) delegates to the Youth Conference in Clear- water, FL. Thank you to Nick Parianos and Christopher Utrup, who represented Akron proudly! Both Nick and Christopher had a wonderful time and came back to our chapter with many new ideas and ways for the youth in our chapter to continue getting involved with the club. we spent the day At the end of Feb- in Cleveland ruary, we had our with a trip to the Annual Member Ap- famous West Side preciation Luncheon Market followed at Niko’s Sandwich by a tour, tast- Board. We had a great turn-out and spent the afternoon ing and lunch at catching-up after the long, cold Ohio winter. During the Market Garden meeting we elected new officers and started planning for Brewery. We the upcoming year. The 2019 chapter officers are: Katie Plakas, President; Nick Parianos, Vice President; Dona had a great time shopping, Cardone and Larry Miner, Treasurers; Andrea Utrup and visiting with one another Stacey Hackenberg, Secretaries. We would like to give and best of all, sipping on a special thanks to Lia Spithas Fresty, who served as our some local beers! chapter’s president for the past ten years! Our first spring activity was on Saturday, May 4th, when The next event we have planned is our Annual Lamb Roast on June 15th at the home of Argie Sptihas Miner and Larry Miner. We are looking forward to this, as it is something we do to we kick-off the sum- mer each year! For those of you who will be near Akron, we always love to see new faces at our events and would love for you to join!
We would like to take a minute to highlight some of the amazing youth in our chapter, of whom we are extremely proud.
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Christopher Utrup, son of Andrea (Parianos) and Dave Alessio Nikolas Plakas Wise, son of proud parents Alyssa Utrup, will be graduating from the Xavier University Plakas and Collin Wise and brother of Luca Evangelos, in May and will then be pursuing a Master’s Degree in was christened in Medical Physiology at Case Western University in the February at St. Hara- fall. lambos Greek Orthodox Church in Canton, Ohio. Michael Wells, son of Dr. Michael and Ann Maria Alessio was christened by (Kane) Wells, and Bernadette Fresty, daughter of Lia Nouna Katie Plakas. (Spithas) and Paul Fresty, are both graduating from high Να σας ζήσει! school this spring. Michael is graduating from Green High School and Bernadette is graduating from Rocky River High School. While in high school, Michael was a member of the marching band, where he was percussion section leader, jazz band, the Luca Plakas Wise greets his great great thea, school newspaper, National Sarah Kasapis, at little brother Alessio’s baptism. Honor Society and the Acad- emy of Scholars. He plans to attend Ohio University in the fall, studying Music Produc- tion and Recording Industry. Bernadette will be attending Kent State University to study Nursing. Ben Hackenberg, son of Dr. Doug and Stacey (Tsarnas) Hackenberg, who is currently a junior at Hudson High School, earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT and a near perfect score of 1580 on the SAT. Julia Tsarnas, daughter of Clarissa and Peter Tsarnas, who is currently a junior at Green High School, has been appointed as a U.S. Senate Page for Senator Rob Portman. Julia will have the opportunity to work in the Senate chamber and assist with day-to-day operations at the Capitol. Chapter Vice President, Nick Parianos, son of Marty and Jim Parianos, is going to spend a portion of the summer studying in the Modern Greek program at the University of Athens. Again, we are extremely proud of all the wonderful ac- complishment of our youth members and will to contin- Do you have photos from Ikaria that ue to support them as they keep paving the way for other you’d like to share in this magazine? young Ikarians in the community. They can be old or new, village or beach, panegyri or mountain hike, from the air, land or sea, people, churches, goats, olive trees, friends and family at home or a cafe; anything Ikarian. Please send them to [email protected]
Ikapia Magazine Page 27 Pharos Cleveland #3
Hello from the members of Cleveland Chapter Pharos. Hoping everyone had a good winter and you are all gearing up for the summer. Here in Cleveland, we’ve been pretty busy. In March we hosted a spaghetti dinner for one of our fellow Ikari- ans, Irene Gerakis Gemelas. Irene needed some help in purchasing special eyeglasses to help her with her vi- sion. Thanks to our members and friends we were able to raise a substantial amount. Irene was very moved and appreciative of the support. We also hosted our Independence Day Dance on March 30th. For the first time in many years, it was a dinner dance and very well attended. We danced well into the
night with the help of Teddy Poulos and Victoria Mavorgeor- gis on their violins. Earlier that day, many of our mem- bers also attended Cleveland’s Greek Independence Day Parade. Even though it was a little rainy that day, the sun came out for a little bit, while we marched.
We were saddened by the loss of several of our members in the past few months. Nicholas Chapler, John Papan- dreas, and Elpida Glaros. May their Memory be Eternal.
Our members are planning for our picnic to be held sometime in August, stay tuned for more details. Have a great summer, and see you all in Detroit Labor Day weekend.
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Congratulations to Pete Paul Jordanides, son of Vicki Congratulations toYianni Politis, son of Pete and Argy and Harry Jordanides for graduating Summa Cum Laude Politis; grandson of Yianni and Polyxeni Safos and Yianni from Jackson High School. Pete is the grandson of Van- and Sophia Politis. geli and Fani (Facarou) Konstas of Xilosirtis, Ikaria. Yianni is a graduating Pete was recently awarded the Franklin B. Walter All from Rocky River High Scholastic Award by Ohio Governor Mike Dewine, School. He has been an ac- which recognized Ohio’s top 2019 high school gradu- tive member of jazz band, ates. Pete earned a perfect 36 ACT score. He is a mem- wind ensemble, marching ber of his church’s Goya band, and pit band while team, the lead pianist maintaining a busy aca- in the Canton Advanced demic schedule of AP and Youth Symphony Orches- college classes throughout tra and sits on the board his four years. He is also a of directors as a student graduate of the St. Deme- representative for The Na- trios Balourdas Greek School. Yianni plans to attend tional Gallery of America’s Cleveland State University in the fall to pursue a degree Young Inventors. Pete is a in business. National AP Scholar and a National finalist for the US National Chemistry Gia Eleni Salamalekis graduated from Westlake High Olympiad. He founded School in Westlake, Ohio. She is the daughter of John his high school’s National Math Honors Society, is and Matina Salamalekis and granddaughter of Steve and Vice President of the school’s Science National Honor Helen Parianos of Clearwater, Florida (Helios Chapter). Society and Secretary of the school’s Spanish National Gia was a member Honor Society. He is a four-year member of his high of the National school’s speech and debate club and recently ranked Honors Society fourth in the state of Ohio in his category. Pete also is a (2 years); Student member of his high school’s golf team and a Delegate Council (3 years); for the American Legion Buckeye Boys State. Pete was Demonettes (4 one of 26 freshman selected for The Ohio State Medi- years); Westlake cal School’s Biomedical Science Program and will be High School Dance attending The Ohio State University this Fall. Team (Captain Congratulations Pete! 2017-19); High Submitted by his proud Aunt Effie Konstas Honor Roll; GOYA (Vice President 2018-19); The Dance Centre by Heidi Glynias (14 years), Film Club and Hammock Club. Congratulations to Polyxeni D.Poulos daughter of Gia will be attending Miami University to major in Edu- Demetrios and Diamanta Poulos. She is the grand- cation in the fall. daughter of Yianni and Polyxeni Safos of Cleve- land, and Theodoros and Eirini (deceased) Poulos, of New Jersey. Polyxeni will attend Baldwin Wallace University to study in the science/pre-med program. She plans to pursue a fu- ture in the medical field.
Ikapia Magazine Page 29 Pandiki New York #5
Meeting, March 2019.
March 23, 2019. We were happy to host a Loukoumades fundraiser. Proceeds will be donated to various nonprofit groups in need of funding. The fundraiser was very suc- cessful thanks to the generosity of all those who contrib- uted.
Page 30 Ikapia Magazine Pandiki New York #5
April 14, 2019 – Greek Independence Day Parade – We participated in the annual Greek Independence Day Parade on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. We had excellent participation and energy spearheaded by the float, which, featured Icarian music. All parade spectators were dancing the ikariotiko as our float was making its way up Fifth Avenue. We also had the honor of Supreme President Damianos Skaros joining us in the festivities.
Ikapia Magazine Page 31 Pandiki New York #5
On Sunday April 14th, the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of New York hosted a Post Greek Independence Day Parade Pasta Party . Among the attendees were Chapter President Basil Safos, Supreme President Damianos Skaros, Past Supreme President George Paralemos, and District 1 Governor Chrissa Lefes.
Lucas Alexander Douris was born on January 16 ,2019, 7 lbs. 8 oz., to Alexander and Lisa Douris. Proud grandparents are Peter and Susan Douris and great grandmother Sylvia Douris.
Page 32 Ikapia Magazine Doliche Steubenville #6
The Doliche Chapter had several things to celebrate. Congratulations to Paul, Anastasia and Sophia Mastros, children of Dr. Niko and Angela Mastros and grandchil- We welcomed two new mem- dren to Dr. Paul and Pana Mastros of Steubenville, Ohio. bers to our chapter, Michael and Their Ikarian roots trace back to their paternal great- Paula Riley (pictured with niece grandmother, Maria Loezos from Agios Panteleimon. Anastasia Mastros). Michael is the son of Robert Paul will graduate with honors and Louise (Mastros) Riley. from Steubenville High School and earn an Associate of Arts de- gree from Eastern Gateway Com- munity College. He is a member of the National Honor Society, 4 year MVP of the Varsity Golf Congratulations to Maria Team where he broke all school Mastros Matzorkis the new records, 4 year Academic Letter chapter treasurer. Winner, Officer of the Key Club and the Rotary Club as well as an officer of GOYA and Head Acolyte. Paul will pursue finance at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina.
Anastasia will graduate from the Linsly School and was honored to be inducted into the National Honor Society. Her freshman year, she was the President and Co-Founder Doliche Youth hosted a Baklava Sundae Social. of the Healing Hearts Club Proceeds go to our local scholarship fund. at Steubenville High School. While at Linsly, she was Doliche is proud to a Leader for the House of have 2 members to Birch and received the Coach’s Award on the Linsly receive the St. Photios Golf Team. She served as both President and Media Award. Consultant for GOYA. Anastasia will continue her stud- ies in Graphic Design and Scientific Illustration at the Don Kronstein, with Savannah College of Art and in-laws, Sarandos & Design in Savannah, Georgia. Stella Tsouris Sophia will graduate from the Lin- sly School where she enjoyed play- ing on the Varsity Volleyball team Dr. Paul Mastros and was named to the OVAC All- Star Team. Sophia participated in many groups at school and has served as an officer for GOYA. Sophia will be attending Baldwin Wallace University in Cleveland, Ohio, where she will be studying Congratulations to all! public health and pursuing a medi- Submitted by Stacey Kotsanis cal degree thereafter.
Ikapia Magazine Page 33 Icaros Pittsburgh #7
Chapter Icaros continues to meet the first Sunday of each Congratulations to Isabella Aivaliotis and Joti Kang, month. Our discussions include event planning, hall who were married in India on February 14, 2019. maintenance, and decisions on charitable donations. We were greatly saddened by the deaths of long-time Chapter Icaros members Jack Karnavas, Argie Lardas, Chapter Icaros elections were held on February 3, 2019. and Despina Xenakis. May their memory be eternal. Our current officers are: President Sophia Facaros; Vice President Joanne Melacrinos; Treasurer Niko Kouknas; Submitted by Chapter Icaros Corresponding Secretary and Secretary Anna Aivaliotis. A big thanks to outgoing Anna Aivaliotis President Georgia Barlamas and Recording Secretary Lisa Kefalos! Athena and Alexa Kalogeris (daughters of Frank and Angela Kalogeris) are happy to announce that they have Recent events include our Annual Super Bowl Party on graduated from college after 4 years of hard work, dedi- February 3, 2019, and a Bingo Night on March 23, 2019. cation, and determination. Athena Kalogeris graduated Chapter President from Washington School of Sophia Facroas and Nursing receiving her RN Amalia Insogna help licenses and will be work- out on Bingo Night ing in the OB Department at Washington Hospital! Alexa Kalogeris gradu- ated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania as a Summa Cum Laude (3.8-4.0) graduate receiving a Bachelor’s Degree of Sci- ence for Early Childhood (PK-4)/Special Education (K-4). She is currently search- We had a dinner on April 7, hosted by the Karakatsanis ing for a teaching job in the Pittsburgh Area! Frank and and Kouknas families. Angela are extremely proud of their twins and cannot wait to see them grow and succeed!
Congratulations to proud parents Zacharia and Rachel Facaros as they celebrated the baptism of their sweet Savvina Sophia Facaros at Holy Dormition of the Theotokos in Oakmont, PA! Proud grandparents are
Yianni and Sophia (Calaboyias) Facaros, and Nick and Connie Gerassimakis. Loving godparents are L to R: Mariseal Kouknas, Sophia Facaros, Niko Gerassimakis and Niko Kouknas, Titika Karakatsanis, Ioannis Kouknas Lenora Ciraldo. Na sas zisi! We look forward to sharing photos from our Annual Me- morial Weekend Mini Convention in the next issue.
Page 34 Ikapia Magazine Foutrides Chicago #8
Christ is Risen! Christos Anesti! Hope ev- eryone had a healthy and happy Pascha! We held a Membership Dues Drive and Bingo Night Fundraiser for the Ikarian Fire Brigade on April 12th, 2019. A big thank you to Milton Manolis, our chapter's very own endearing and personable Bingo emcee and expert! Thanks to Olga Manolis, Patti Manolis, and Toula Manolis Skavdis for their hard work behind the Bingo scenes, and thanks to Nicki Janis Vessol and Ro- zina Janis Karnavas for the snacks donation!
Thank you to all who participated with their bright and smiling faces! It was so much fun. Kai tou xronou!
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of longtime member Mark Frank Manta on March 27, 2019. Frank will always Thank you all for your presence, participation, and have a special place in our generosity! We were able to raise over a $1,000 for chapter, and our deepest the Ikarian Fire Brigade! We are so lucky and thank- sympathy to Frank's ful for our chapter and its heart! family and the Manta On May 5th, our chapter and Chapter #25 N'Ikaria Family. May his memory marched and had a float together in the annual be eternal. Greek Independence Day Parade in Chicago's Greektown. Mother Nature gifted us with a gor- geous day to celebrate our Greek heritage and beautiful island!
Ikapia Magazine Page 35 Spanos/Areti Detroit #9
Greetings from the Detroit Chapter George Spanos/Areti Every year thanks to these men and their families, we Chapter look forward to this lovely party and every year we are Spring is trying to make it’s appearance to Detroit but not disappointed. Great food and great parea. it’s been touch and go. Plans for the convention are tak- ing shape. Our chapter also has continued it’s traditions of the name day party in January and the Macaronada to celebrate the beginning of lent in March. After a bad winter storm we were able to have the name day party on January 26th. Celebrating this year were Nick Tsalis, Antonia Bittner, Nick Siringas, Nick Mano- lis, John Papalas, Steve A. Papalas, Steve M. Papalas, Gregory Balog, Nick Facaros, John Moraitis, Nick Koklanaris, John Moraitis, John Mourselas, John Mano- lis, and John Lygizos.
On March 23 we had our annual macaro- nada sponsored by the Siringas and Moraitis family in memory of Nicholas and Katina Moraitis, Ted Moraitis and Zacharias Mo- raitis. Eternal memory. The spaghetti was awesome and we had an amazing turnout.
Page 36 Ikapia Magazine Spanos/Areti Detroit #9
On April 14 a few of us participated in the Greek Sadly we lost one of long time and most beloved sisters Independence Day parade in downtown Detroit. The Olga Loizon in January. weather did not co-operate as it poured rain most of the Olga was one of the happiest and most positive mem- day. We were able to carry a few of the banners and join ber of our chapter. She always had a genuine smile our fellow Greeks who were brave enough to face the on her face. A well-known and celebrated successful weather. Maybe next year the sun will shine and we will businesswoman who started Olga’s Kitchen, she was be able to show off the beautiful Ikarian costumes we supportive of other women in business, it was obvi- have in storage. ous that she loved people, and was just so gracious to anyone who made an effort to speak to her. She lit up the room when she walked in, with her elegant style, her brilliant smile, and her charming and accessible personality. May her memory be eternal for she will truly be missed. Our condolences to her family, her husband John, children Bill, Emily (Mary Cate) and Ernie, along with her grandchildren.
Submitted by Katherine Mourselas
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Ikapia Magazine Page 37 Oinoe Southern California #14 Greetings brothers and sisters from sunny Southern Cali- We held our spring chapter meeting on April 7th, where fornia! We’ve had a busy few months with our chapter. we voted to further support the Firefighters in Ikaria with Our membership drive was very successful this year as an additional $1,000 on top of what we originally re- we are currently at 115 members! We also supported ceived from the taping. We were very excited to be able some Greek community events in our area, starting with to support this incredibly worthy cause. our Ikarian Brother Basile who performed in Ventura On April 28th we held our Easter Picnic at Tournament on January 31st. We also had some members attend a live Rembetiko per- formance at UCLA on March 9th. A couple of us also had the privilege of attending a Greek Women in Leader- ship event at the home of the Greek Consul General of Los Angeles. What a fantastic event where Greek women from all over Southern California gathered to network and support each other’s projects and organizations!
Park in Pasadena. Χριστός Ανέστη! It was a wonderful potluck where our members truly spoil each other with all of their fantastic food. There were about 45 people, but food for at least 150. Everyone had a great time and truly enjoy this event each spring!
On March 21st our chap- ter held a fun- draiser with the show, America’s Got Talent. Approxi- mately 30 in our chapter attended a tap- ing in Pasa- dena and were able to raise $560 for the Firefighters in Ikaria!
Page 38 Ikapia Magazine Oinoe Southern California #14 Our chapter was extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Debbie Stamoulos. She was a long time member and friend to all. For those of you who were lucky enough to have known her, you know that Debbie had a wonderful spirit and an amazing heart. She will be sorely missed. Our love and prayers go out to her husband Basilios and to the rest of her family. May her memory be eternal.
Group attending performance by Basile in Ventura, CA.
Congratulations to Mrs. and Mrs. Dimitris Horiatis (Elleni Vouthou- nis) on the birth of their son, Nikiforos William Horiatis on June 21, 2018. Dimitris is the son of Victor and Loula Horiatis who have also been long time mem- bers of Chapter Oinoe. Να σας ζήσει!
Congratulations to Sophia Anna James, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicolas George James, past president of Chapter Oinoe, on her debut at the Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Society 53rd Annual Debutante Presentation Ball on Sunday the 20th of January 2019, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. Sophia is a devoted member of Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Ca- thedral in Los Angeles. She is an active mem- ber of Chapter Oinoe, and many ministries of the church including Sunday School, Greek School, Greek Dance, and GOYA basketball, where she was awarded MVP for the past two years. Sophia is currently a senior at Crescen- ta Valley High School. She plays volleyball and basketball and got a CIF title her freshman year. Congratulations Sophia!
Ikapia Magazine Page 39 Nea Ikaria Port Jefferson #15
Nea Ikaria Chapter of Port Jefferson hosted a Lenten Meal on March 30th. Delicious food and great parea made for a wonderful evening.
Lefkas Washington DC-Baltimore #16
Χριστός Ανέστι! We hope everyone had a beautiful Easter and a wonderful beginning of springtime! We are putting the final touches on our newly renovated leski house. Thank you again to all the Chapter Lefkas mem- bers who volunteered many hours into this project.
Christ E. Aivaliotis Columbus #17
Sam Kaiser visited Ikaria and home village of Karavostamon for the first time. His grandmother, Dessine Fricioni, took a similar pose in front of a village road sign 30 years ago! How cool is that? Sam’s great great grandparents are Stamatis and Despina (Pavlos) Raptis, great grandmother zaharoula Raptis Virtue. His parents Matthew and Jacque- line Kaiser live in Dayton. Sam stayed with cousins Issideros and Marina Fouskas, who made sure he was well fed, danced the night away and watched many sunsets and sunrises.
Page 40 Ikapia Magazine Helios Clearwater #19
Helios Chapter would like to wish everyone a very Saturday Night we held our 42nd Annual Winter Glendi. Happy Easter! Χριστός Ανέστη! We had a record turnout of 460 people in attendance! Over President’s Day weekend of February 15th to The hall was nicely decorated by Desi Plutis and Lynne 17th we held our 42nd Annual Winter Glendi. During Stenger. Leonidas Tsantiris and the Aegean Breeze the weekend we hosted the annual Pan-Icarian Youth played all the best Conference that was organized by Youth Governor Icarian music. We gave Yianni Frangos. We also hosted the Pan-Icarian Broth- away donated door erhood Foundation Officer’s first meeting of 2019. We had many guests and dignitaries in attendance including Supreme President Damianos Skaros. On Friday eve- ning we had our Welcome Night at The Blind Goat Food and Drink Company in Tampa. There was a prizes and had a 50/50 raffle with DJ playing $1,000 in prize money. Greek and American Thank you to Dr. music as Stan well as the Tripodis for chair- fantastic ing the dance and Victoria to Kaliope Mavrogeor- Poulianos and gis on her Nick Caggia for violin! being our dance ticket chairper- sons! On Saturday morning we hosted the Youth Confer- ence at our Leski with a nice lunch. About 38 youth delegates from chapters across the country attended. Yianni had a full agenda and many exciting topics were discussed.
Immediately following the Youth Conference, the Pan- Icarian Foundation Board met and discussed the Foun- dation business for the upcoming year.
Ikapia Magazine Page 41 Helios Clearwater #19
On March 9th we had our Carnival Party Apokries at our Leski. This a traditional event in Greece held before the start of Lent where most dress up in costumes. A scrumptious dinner was prepared by Filio Moshova- kis, Lynne Stenger, Koula Plakas and Ria Viores. Leonidas Tsantiris enter- tained us with his music and we raffled off a few door prizes. Thanks to all We ended our Glendi Weekend with our George Aivali- the attended and we hope to otis Memorial Golf Tournament on Sunday February make this an annual event! 17th at the Clearwater Countryside Country Club. We had about 44 golfers compete for several tournament Harry Portellos with prizes. Afterwards we enjoyed a delicious meal and we daughters Theodora raffled off numerous door prizes and Katerina
Ted and Koula Plakas
Steve and Niki Rush
Kally Flytzanis, We would like to thank everyone who attended our Kara Fokianos, and events over the weekend. Hope to you see next year for Nick Fokianos our 43rd Annual Winter Glendi Weekend February 14 through 16, 2020!
Page 42 Ikapia Magazine Helios Clearwater #19
On March 31st we participated in the Greek Jim Mavres Independence Parade in Tarpon Springs. carries the We had a great turnout and it was a beautiful day! “Free State of Icaria” flag
Banner carriers Tom Tsakalos and Jimmy Batuyios
3 generations of the Stella (center), Batuyios granddaughter of family Nick & Desi Plutis
Sophia Tsasntes-Brandaon and Filio Moshovakis Perry Kratsas and PSP Nick Batuyios
Koula Plakas and Dora Soulios
Ikapia Magazine Page 43 Nisos Ikaria Toronto #21
In February, we had our traditional cutting of the New Πάτερ Χριστόφορος Κουλουλίας – Ο συμπατριώτης Year’s Vassilopita in combination with our AGM and a μας από το Φραντάτο. Ο Πάτερ Χριστόφορος, memorial service for fellow Ikarians that had recently γεννήθηκε στο Μοντρεάλ και είναι ο μικρότερος passed away. Father Christoforos Kouloulias and his par- από τα τρία παιδιά του Πάτερ Κωνσταντίνου ish Evangelismos Tis Theotokou hosted our event, where Κουλουλία και της Πρεσβυτέρας Ασιμήνας. our Ikarian brothers and sisters enjoyed their incredible Σε ηλικία 10 ετών ο Πάτερ Χριστόφορος και hospitality. η οικογένειά του επέστρεψαν στην αγαπημένη πατρίδα Ικαρία, για να ακολουθήσει ο Πάτερ Κωνσταντίνος την ιεροσύνη. Ο Πάτερ Χριστόφορος παρακολούθησε την Εκκλησιαστική Σχολή της Τίνου και αργότερα πέρασε στο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, όπου έλαβε πτυχίο Θεολογίας. Το έτος 2003, ο Πάτερ Χριστόφορος επέστρεψε στον Καναδά, όπου παντρεύτηκε την αγαπημένη του σύζυγο Κυριακή και απέκτησαν δύο παιδιά, την Ασημίνα Μαρία (2007) και τον Σωτήρη Ιωάννη (2009). Ο Πάτερ Χριστόφορος χειροτονήθηκε στις 8 Οκτωβρίου 2005.
Planning is full speed ahead! Τον Φεβρουάριο ήταν ένας σημαντικός μήνας για τον σύλλογο καθώς τιμήσαμε την μνήμη αποβιωσάντων Ικαριωτών με μνημόσυνη ακολουθία που πραγματοποιήθηκε στον Ι.Ν. Ευαγγελισμό της Θεοτόκου. Ο Πάτερ Χριστόφορος Κουλουλίας τέλεσε το μνημόσυνο και φιλοξένησε την Κοπή της Πρωτοχρονιάτικης Πίτας και ετήσια Γενική Συνέλευση του συλλόγου στην αίθουσα της εκκλησίας. Together with our chapter members we’re in the pro- Father Christoforos, Our fellow Ikarian from Fradato. cess of brainstorming, booking and planning for the Fr. Christoforos Kouloulias, born in Montreal, is the 2020 convention in Toronto youngest of three children, to Rev. Fr. Konstantine Kouloulias and Presvytera Asimina. When his father, Είμαστε σε πολύ καλό δρόμο! Konstantine, decided to Είμαστε σε διαδικασία σχεδιασμού, προγραμματισμού become a priest, his family re- και ανάθεσης εργασιών του Συνεδρίου που θα turned to their beloved Ikaria φιλοξενήσουμε το 2020! Σε πρόσφατη συνάντηση where Father Christoforos ενημερώσαμε σχετικά τα μέλη μας. lived from the age of 10. He enrolled in the Ecclesiasti- cal High School of Tinos, and later was accepted in the University of Athens, receiv- ing an Honours Bachelor of Theology. In 2003, Father Christoforos returned to Canada and met his loving wife, Kyriaki. They have two wonderful blessings: Asimina Maria (2007) and Sotiri Ioanni (2009). Father Christoforos entered the Holy Deaconate on October 8th, 2005.
Page 44 Ikapia Magazine Nisos Ikaria Toronto #21
March 28th Parade on the Greek Danforth. Supreme Lodge President Damianos Skaros joined us for the Greek Independence Parade. Thank you Damianos for coming all the way to Toronto!
Παρέλαση 28ης Μαρτίου στην Ελληνική Ντάνφορθ. Ο Δαμιανός Σκάρος, Πρόεδρος της Πανικαριακής Αδελφότητας, παρέλασε μαζί μας στους εορτασμούς της απελευθέρωσης της Ελλάς. Ευχαριστούμε Δαμιανέ που έκανες τον κόπο να έρθεις στο Τορόντο!
2019 National Convention August 30 – September 2 The Detroit Westin Book Cadillac Hotel Hosted by Spanos / Areti Chapter 9 www.icarianconvention2019.com
Ikapia Magazine Page 45 Drakanon Parma #24
Congratulations to Matthew Casey who will be graduating Summa Cum Laude on May 31st from North Royalton High School. Matthew completed his high school career as a member of the National Honor Society and 4-year Letterman in wres- tling and track. He served as president of the band and has dedicated many hours to playing saxophone in the marching band, concert band, jazz band, and as a soloist. In the fall, Matthew will be attending the University of Pittsburgh to study biology and pursue a career in medicine. We are so proud of you! Love you, Mom , Dad and Claire
Panagia Upstate New York #26
Pictures from Easter Pascha Meal at the Annuncia- tion Church in Buffalo NY. Panagia Chapter has been hosting the traditional meal of margaritsa soup, lamb, potatoes and salad to the parish for many years now.
This year nearly 100 parishioners enjoyed the delicious meal prepared by Theodore and Nick Skaros. Supreme President Damianos Skaros with cousin Nicole Skaros Marcello served the meal. Three generations of Ikari- ans participated as Nicole’s sons served food as well.
Page 46 Ikapia Magazine Eirini S.E. Virginia #28
Greetings from Southeastern, Virginia- Chapter Eirini! During Holy Week, Chapter Eirini held our 9th an- nual Holy Friday Illuminarios fundraiser in memory This spring, we have gathered together several times in of our beloved Annette Nickles Mavrophilipos. The fellowship and in service. In March, we enjoyed a lovely money raised goes to the Annette Nickles Mavro- luncheon after church at a local Greek-owned restaurant philipos Memorial Dance Scholarship. This scholar- and planned several upcoming events. ship is awarded to a graduating senior who has been an active member of the Greek Orthodox Annuncia- tion Cathedral Greek Dance Troupe. As we all know, Annette had a passion for teaching our younger members of the community how to dance the Ikario- tiko. We are happy to continue to honor her memory through this fundraiser and scholarship.
We continue to pray for member Nick Safos and his wife and children. Nick is c ourageously battling stage 4 Colorectal Cancer.
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Ikapia Magazine Page 47 in memory of
Olga Loizon
Olga Loizon, loving wife of 72 years of John W Loizon, Loizos, Architect of Birmingham, Michigan, passed away surrounded by her family on January 21, 2019. Olga was born in 1926 and raised in Detroit, daughter of Greek immigrant parents Anestis and Panayota Patrikis. Olga learned about taking risks at an early age from her father, a real estate speculator. At the age of 8, Olga first experienced the retail food business by helping her mother sell candied apples on the steps of local elementary schools. Olga's idea for her souvlaki concept was sparked while visiting Greece with her children in the 1960s. During a visit to the local market square, Olga and her children first tasted souv- laki, a traditional Greek sandwich of meat and vegetables wrapped in a baked pita bread. She and her kids were hooked…and Olga was inspired. While she and her three children would visit the souvlaki shop weekly for dinner, Olga's ideas were developing. In 1971, after being the first women to secure a business loan from her local bank, Olga opened her first restaurant in an 11 by 14 foot space in Birmingham's Continental Market. When she opened her first shop in 1971 the souvlaki would cost you 75 cents. The rent was $150 per month. First day sales were $13. . . Yes thirteen dollars. Unbelievably Olga was optimistic, telling her son and skeptical partner Bill “Thirteen dollars? That’s Great!" With the taste, quality and uniqueness of her food, she quickly outgrew this small location and took over the bakery across the hall. Within 5 years Olga would turn this single location into an opportunity for investors to create a small chain of restaurants throughout southeast Michigan. Today, Olga’s Kitchen is an iconic Detroit brand run by Team Schostak with 26 locations. Olga is a true pioneer not only in the restaurant business, but also as a Greek female entrepreneur. Her vision, tenacity and passion for great food has created a Detroit brand and fan base that spans generations.” Awarded the prestigious Esteemed Women of Michigan award in 2011, Olga herself was still an active and vital part of Olga’s Kitchen. In 2016 the Greektown Preservation Society recog- nized Olga for her contribution to Greek culture in Michigan. Her “Olga Visits” to the numerous restaurant locations have become immensely popular among guests. She loves to sit and hear the stories of her loyal fans of college kids heading right to Olga’s upon their return home, or out-of-towners insisting on stopping at Olga’s straight from the airport, and small chil- dren begging for Olga’s for their birthdays. It warmed her heart and justified her journey. Olga's parents would be proud. Olga's legacy will live on at the Olga’s Kitchen restaurants and through the Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation. The Olga Loizon Memorial Foundation was founded to provide financial support to local women pursuing their dreams and passions, paving the way for a long and successful career.
Page 48 Ikapia Magazine in memory of
Despina Xenakis
Despina (Gemelos) Xenakis passed on February 11, 2019 at the age of 86. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late An- thony Xenakis. Loving mother of Kathy (John Mantagos), Ergetti, Emanuel (Dee), Alexander, and Theodore Xenakis. Devoted grandmother of Paraskos (Emmanuela), Antoni, Kalliope (Sebastian), Shane, Teriann, Despina (Clint), Dede, Anthony, Angelo, Dessie Joy, Nikki and Alexa. Great-grandmother of Ion, Dioni, Luke, Emanuela, Aristides, Alexan- der, and Leonidas. Despina lived in Pittsburgh all of her life and worked with Pittsburgh Public Schools for 24 years. She was extremely proud of her Greek heritage. She was a member of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church since she was married and a member of Holy Cross Philoptochos Ladies since 1950. Despina was also a member of the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America since 1950 and served as secretary of the Foundation for 10 years. She also served as head of a Cub Scout group of St. Pius Church for 10 years. Together again with the love of her life Anthony Xenakis.
Tribute to our Loving Parents – Despina and Anthony Xenakis How blessed we were to have such loving parents that were so devoted to each other and to their children. The values they instilled in us; foremost faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, always love and support your family, and embrace your rich Icarian heritage. My parents’ home, which was the first Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, was truly blessed. Though the house was small, it was filled with love and welcomed all. My parents lived modestly, yet their table was always plentiful for all who came to visit. I remember as a young lady, Mom had issues with me staying out late. I would tell her, but I am with the children of your Icarian friends. She said that it was not acceptable for me to come home so late, and if I was hungry after a Greek dance or party to come home and eat. So that’s what I did, coming home at 3:00am with 20+ people, and Mom would wake up and start making breakfast for us all. My friends always commented on how much they appreciated her hospitality, which extended later on to their own children. Our door was always open and Mom and Dad were truly excited and glad for the visits. My Father’s customers would tell me how my Dad would walk in the restaurant with a big smile and a sincere greeting shout- ing “How is everybody today?!” They would tell me they could never imagine Daddy angry, he beamed with such happiness. When Daddy would come home from a long day’s work, he would
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Tribute to Despina and Anthony Xenakis - continued always shout for my Mom to give her a big kiss and then hug all us kids. Daddy enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, material things were not important to him; he was a true minimalist. Daddy would tell anyone who would listen, “I am married to this beautiful woman for 62 years and she blessed me with 5 healthy children and 12 grandchil- dren.” Daddy’s devotion to Mama was constant. When he looked at her it was as if he still saw the 18 year old beauty he married. Lastly Daddy’s dedication to his siblings and the love he held for them transcended through the genera- tions. Two generations later, my chil- dren, nieces, and nephews are as close with their cousins as Daddy was to his siblings. My Mom was the perfect example of unconditional love. No matter what life threw her way, she always stayed posi- tive. Though her body was sabotaging her, she never lost her zest for life; dancing while holding on to her walker. Her mind was as sharp as a tack, especially her strong Democrat opinions. She was so worried that our leaders have lost their humanity. As a daughter I could always count on Mom to cushion the blows of life. I was willing to take risks and pursue my dreams because I could count on Mom being my rock. We didn’t always agree, but no matter what the differences her love was constant. Mama was my best friend, my travel companion, my shopping buddy, my confidant; I miss her so.
Thank you Mom and Dad for being the best parents a child could ask for. Submitted by Ergetti Xenakis Faatuiese
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