6 0 th Chi os Co nv en t ion

60th Chios Convention
of the Chios Societies of the Americas & Canada
Organized By The Chian Federation & Panchiaki “Korais” Society
New
Organizing Committee
Anna Condoulis, Chair
George Almiroudis
Amalia Bournias
Stelios Gerazounis
Dimitris Gonias
Stavros Haviaras
Stella Kafkis
Koula Kalogera
Dimitris Kontolios
John Kontolios
Evangelia Venetis
Kouroupakis
Nikolas Kouroupakis
Mary Kojes
Simone Moraitis-Lago
George Malafis
Markos Marinakis
Stanley Neamonitis
Nikos Papagianakis
Peter Papagianakis
Finance Committee
Kostas Almiroudis
Armodios Papagianakis
Youth Committee
Angeliki Agas
Sophia Axiotis
Stavroula Kafkis
Event Coordinators
Victoria Dandaki
Elisavet Tzoumaka
York
City
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July
3
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July
6,
2014
Dear Fellow Chians and Friends,
It gives us great pleasure to invite you to join us for the Chios Societies of the
Americas and Canada 60th Convention organized by the Chian Federation and the
Panchiaki “Korais” Society, in New York. The Convention will begin on Thursday,
July 3, and will conclude on Sunday, July 6, 2014.
As the included schedule indicates, the organizing committee has planned activities
that will allow us to spend time with old friends, and make new ones; experience
some of the best New York City has to offer, including a guided tour of the Ground
Zero Memorial, a Mets baseball game in Citi Field, with fireworks celebrating the
4th of July Independence Day. Working directly with the Chios business community
and local government, the committee is also organizing a Chian Products and
Tourism Expo, an Expo that will allow us to promote Chian products and Chios to
the US market. This Expo will be held at the Hellenic American Cultural Center of
the Chian Federation (44-01 Broadway, Astoria). We will also enjoy video and
photo exhibits, a panel discussion where we will present our heritage and our future
as Chian-Americans; as well as a Saturday Gala at Terrace on the Park, overlooking
the Manhattan skyline. To allow Chians from around the globe to share their
favorite memories of time spent in our beloved Chios, we are launching the
Memories of Chios Photo Contest.
Our “Neolaia”, the young adults group of the Chian Federation, are participating on
the planning committee to ensure there are activities that are of interest to young
adults. They are also organizing a young adult Greek night at a local establishment
for Friday night. Check out their Facebook page and look for details on this event
(https://www.facebook.com/#!/nyacf).
Included in this package, you will find details for all events taking place during the
60th Convention of the Chios Societies of the Americas & Canada. We encourage
you to book early as ticketed events have limited availability.
For those needing to book hotel rooms, we have made accommodations at two
hotels by LaGuardia Airport: The New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott, 102-05
Ditmars Blvd, Flushing, NY 11369, (718) 565-8900; and the LaGuardia Plaza Hotel,
104-04 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, New York 11369, (718)457-6300.
For additional information and reservations call (718) 204-2550, or email
[email protected].
We look forward to seeing you, your families and friends in New York for a
memorable 4th of July weekend!
Sincerely,
The Organizing Committee
44-01 BROADWAY • ASTORIA NY 11103 • USA - Telephone: 718.204.2550 • Fax: 718.278.6199
Web: www.chianfed.org/2014convention • Email: [email protected]
60th Chios Convention
of the Chios Societies of the Americas & Canada
Organized By The Chian Federation & Panchiaki “Korais” Society
New
Organizing Committee
Anna Condoulis, Chair
George Almiroudis
Amalia Bournias
Stelios Gerazounis
Dimitris Gonias
Stavros Haviaras
Stella Kafkis
Koula Kalogera
Dimitris Kontolios
John Kontolios
Evangelia Venetis
Kouroupakis
Nikolas Kouroupakis
Mary Kojes
Simone Moraitis-Lago
George Malafis
Markos Marinakis
Stanley Neamonitis
Nikos Papagianakis
Peter Papagianakis
Finance Committee
Kostas Almiroudis
Armodios Papagianakis
Youth Committee
Angeliki Agas
Sophia Axiotis
Stavroula Kafkis
Event Coordinators
Victoria Dandaki
Elisavet Tzoumaka
York
City
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July
3
–
July
6,
2014
Αγαπητοί συμπατριώτες, αγαπητοί φίλοι,
Με μεγάλη χαρά σας προσκαλούμε να συμμετάσχετε στο 60ο Συνέδριο των Χιακών
Σωματείων Αμερικής και Καναδά το οποίο διοργανώνουν από κοινού η Χιακή Ομοσπονδία
και ο Παγχιακός Σύλλογος «Κοραής», στη Νέα Υόρκη από την Πέμπτη 3η Ιουλίου μέχρι την
Κυριακή 6η Ιουλίου 2014.
Όπως βλέπετε στο συνημμένο πρόγραμμα, η οργανωτική επιτροπή έχει προγραμματίσει
δραστηριότητες που θα επιτρέψουν στους συμμετέχοντες να περάσουν χρόνο με παλιούς
φίλους και συγγενείς από όλα τα σημεία της Αμερικής και Καναδά. Το Συνέδριο
διοργανώνεται την περίοδο των εορτών της Αμερικανικής Ανεξαρτησίας στη Νέα Υόρκη, για
να δοθεί η ευκαιρία στους Συνέδρους και τις οικογένειες τους να απολαύσουν ότι καλύτερο
έχει να προσφέρει η Μητρόπολη του κόσμου. Το πρόγραμμα περιλαμβάνει ξενάγηση του
Ground Zero Memorial, παιχνίδι μπέιζμπολ με την ομάδα Mets στο Citi Field το οποίο
συμπεριλαμβάνει πυροτεχνήματα για τον εορτασμό της Ημέρας της Ανεξαρτησίας. Η
διοργανωτική Επιτροπή συνεργάζεται με την επιχειρηματική κοινότητα της Χίου και την
τοπική αυτοδιοίκηση, για τη διοργάνωση έκθεσης Χιακών προϊόντων και Τουρισμού. Η
έκθεση θα μας επιτρέψει να προωθήσουμε τα προϊόντα και το αγαπημένο μας νησί, τη Χίο,
στην αγορά των ΗΠΑ. Η έκθεση θα πραγματοποιηθεί στο Ελληνοαμερικανικό Πολιτιστικό
Κέντρο της Χιακής Ομοσπονδίας, στην καρδιά της Ελληνικής Αστόριας. Επίσης,
διοργανώνουμε εκθέσεις με βίντεο και φωτογραφίες, συζήτηση στρογγυλής τραπέζης
σχετικά με την κληρονομιά μας ως μετανάστες και το μέλλον μας ως Χιωτοαμερικάνοι
καθώς και την καθιερωμένη μεγάλη χοροεσπερίδα στο Terrace on the Park, με θέα το
μαγευτικό Μανχάταν. Για να καταστεί δυνατή και η νοερή συμμετοχή Χιωτών από όλο τον
κόσμο στο Συνέδριο και να μοιραστούν αγαπημένες τους αναμνήσεις από διακοπές στην
αγαπημένη μας Χίο, διοργανώνουμε φωτογραφικό διαγωνισμό με θέμα, τη Χίο.
Η «Νεολαία», η ομάδα των νεαρών ενηλίκων της Χιακής Ομοσπονδίας , συμμετέχουν
ενεργά στη διοργάνωση προγραμματίζοντας δραστηριότητες ειδικά για τους νέους ενήλικες.
Για περισσότερες λεπτομέρειες σχετικά εκδηλώσεις για τη νεολαία μπορείτε να ενημερωθείτε
από τη σελίδα τους στο Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/#!/Nyacf).
Σε αυτό το πακέτο, θα βρείτε τις λεπτομέρειες για όλες τις εκδηλώσεις που θα λάβουν χώρα
κατά τη διάρκεια του 60ου Συνέδριου των Χιακών Σωματείων Αμερικής και Καναδά. Σας
ενθαρρύνουμε να κλείσετε νωρίς διότι τα εισιτήρια για τις διάφορες εκδηλώσεις είναι
περιορισμένα.
Για εκείνους που χρειάζονται να κλείσουν δωμάτια ξενοδοχείου, υπάρχουν ειδικές τιμές για
το Συνέδριο σε δύο ξενοδοχεία κοντά στο αεροδρόμιο LaGuardia: The New York LaGuardia
Airport Marriott, 102-05 Ditmars Blvd, Flushing, NY 11369, (718) 565-8900 και το
LaGuardia Plaza Hotel, 104-04 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, ΝY 11369, (718) 4576300.
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες και κρατήσεις για όλες τις εκδηλώσεις σας παρακαλούμε
τηλεφωνήστε
στο
(718)
204-2550,
ή
μέσω
ηλεκτρονικού
ταχυδρομείου
[email protected].
Ανυπομονούμε να σας δούμε με τις οικογένειες και τους φίλους σας στη Νέα Υόρκη για ένα
αξέχαστο Συνέδριο το Σαββατοκύριακο της 4ης Ιουλίου!
Με εκτίμηση,
Η Οργανωτική Επιτροπή
44-01 BROADWAY • ASTORIA NY 11103 • USA - Telephone: 718.204.2550 • Fax: 718.278.6199
Web: www.chianfed.org/2014convention • Email: [email protected]
60th Chios Convention
of the Chios Societies of the Americas & Canada
Organized By The Chian Federation & Panchiaki “Korais” Society
New
York
City
•
July
3
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July
6,
2014
ITINERARY
WEDNESDAY, July 2, 2014
Pre-Convention Chian Products & Tourism Expo
Chian Federation
4:00-8:00pm
THURSDAY, July 3, 2014
Chian Products Expo
Historical Multimedia Exhibit
Virtual Chios Photo Contest
Registration, Meet & Greet Reception
Chian Federation
Chian Federation
Chian Federation
Chian Federation
Noon to 9:00pm
All Day
All Day
7:00pm
FRIDAY, July 4th
Sightseeing excursion to Manhattan; guided visit to Ground Zero
9am to 4:00pm
Bus service to and from hotel …………………………………………………………………………….…….. Cost pp: $30.00
Mets Game at Citi Field; special seats reserved for the Convention group
6:00pm
Bus service to and from hotel …………………………………………………………………………………… Cost pp: $70.00
Youth Greek Night at local establishment
11:00pm
SATURDAY, July 5, 2014
Visit our exhibits and Chian Product and Tourism Expo
Chian Federation
All Day
Chian Societies of America and Canada delegates:
o Registration and Breakfast
Chian Federation
8:30am
o Meeting & Elections
Chian Federation
9:30am
o Delegates Luncheon
Chian Federation
12:00pm
Panel Discussion on our History as Greek-Americans
Chian Federation
2:30pm
Grand Banquet
Terrace on the Park
Cocktail reception at 8:30pm; Dinner at 9:30pm
Tickets: $100.00 per person; $75.00 for students; Free for children 4 and under
SUNDAY, July 6, 2014
Church Service
Lunch
Kimisis Theotokou
10:00am
224 18 Street, Brooklyn
After church service at local establishment
Cost: $30.00 per person
PACKAGE REGISTRATION:
Includes excursions to Manhattan and Ground Zero, Mets game ticket, Gala ticket and Sunday lunch: $200.00
CONTACT US:
For information and Reservations contact (718) 208-2550, or [email protected].
44-01 BROADWAY • ASTORIA NY 11103 • USA - Telephone: 718.204.2550 • Fax: 718.278.6199
Web: www.chianfed.org/2014convention • Email: [email protected]
60th Chios Convention
of the Chios Societies of the Americas & Canada
Organized By The Chian Federation & Panchiaki “Korais” Society
New
York
City
•
July
3
–
July
6,
2014
ACTIVITIES/OUTINGS DETAILS
Chios Product and Tourism Expo:
Our island is rich in culture and products, products that are unique the world over, as well as historical and
picturesque sites (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g189476-Chios_Northeast_Aegean_IslandsVacations.html). This convention presents an opportunity for us to showcase what our island has to offer. We
have invited business leaders, as well as tourism officials to join us. With this expo we hope to help our beloved
island by promoting their businesses and products to the New York and US market. The Expo will begin on
Wednesday, July 2nd and will conclude on Saturday, July 5th and the Expo will be held at the Hellenic American
Cultural Center of the Chian Federation (44-01 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11103.)
New York City Excursion and Guided Tour of Ground Zero (http://911memorialtour.com/):
Visit New York, the City that never sleeps, with its amazing skyline, wide avenues and parks. Enjoy Times Square,
and the shops on 5th Avenue. Join us for a visit to Ground Zero so that we can pay tribute to those who lost their
lives during the 9/11 attacks. An organized, guided tour of the grounds and museum has been arranged.
Cost per ticket (includes transportation to and from hotel): $30.00 per person
Mets Baseball Game at Citi Field (http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/nym/ballpark/citifield_overview.jsp):
The Convention organizers have secured tickets, (premium seats in section 109—between first base and right field!)
on July 4th, for a game in Citi Field. Be prepared to see our Convention and the island of Chios displayed on the
large screen. Show your Chios pride by wearing our Chios Convention T-shirts. Enjoy July 4th fireworks during the
7th inning stretch under the open-air ballpark connecting the Mets National League heritage to the future and to the
City through a number of unique design elements.
Tickets are $70.00 per person. Reserve now—seats are limited.
T-shirts will be on sale at the Convention Registration Table.
Grand Banquet:
Overseeing the Manhattan Skyline, in the grounds of the 1964 World’s Fair
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964_New_York_World's_Fair) —celebrating its 50th anniversary, rises Terrace on the
Park (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrace_on_the_Park). It is a symbol of exuberant 1960s optimism about a
space-age future. This is the venue the committee has chosen for our Saturday evening Gala. A wonderful
traditional Chian evening awaits you with food and drinks and excellent service. We will dance to the music of
Panagiotis Gianniris on clarinet, Mike Stoupakis on Bouzouki and Thomas Vrettos and Rena Tsapelas on vocals.
Cost is: $100.00 per person; $75.00 for students; $50.00 for children 4 to 12; Free for children 4 and under
New York City Attractions:
If you would like to extend your trip, check http://www.nycgo.com/ for everything the City has to offer.
44-01 BROADWAY • ASTORIA NY 11103 • USA - Telephone: 718.204.2550 • Fax: 718.278.6199
Web: www.chianfed.org/2014convention • Email: [email protected]
60th Chios Convention
of the Chios Societies of the Americas & Canada
Organized By The Chian Federation & Panchiaki “Korais” Society
New
York
City
•
July
3
–
July
6,
2014
Memories of Chios Photo Contest
Enter Our Online Contest Today!
Contest Website Opens May 5th
The mission of this photo contest is to allow Chians and friends of Chios from around the globe to share
their favorite memories of time spent in Chios.
Instructions:
 Submit photos which fall within the following categories:
o Chios Nature
o People of Chios
o Chios Culture
o Having Fun in Chios
 Each contestant can submit up to three (3) photos per category.
 The photos should clearly be about the topic. Judges will be asked to consider the relevance of the
topic when selecting winners.
 Minimum size: 1200 pixels on the shorter side – all entries must be in one of the following formats:
jpg, png, gif or bmp files.
 The contest is open to all; but the photos need to represent Chios.
 Entries can be submitted beginning Monday, May 5th.
 Entries can be submitted until Wednesday, July 2 nd 11:59pm EDT.
Awards and Selection Criteria:
 Popular Award: These winning photos (one per category) will be selected via the web, by popular
vote.
 Best of Show: A committee of experts will review submissions and choose the winning photos based
on technical quality, composition and relevance to each category. Prizes will be awarded. Prize list
will be posted on the Contest website once finalized.
To submit your photos or view and vote on entries, visit our Photo Contest website:
www.chianfed.org/2014convention/photocontest.php
44-01 BROADWAY • ASTORIA NY 11103 • USA - Telephone: 718.204.2550 • Fax: 718.278.6199
Web: www.chianfed.org/2014convention • Email: [email protected]
60th Chios Convention
of the Chios Societies of the Americas & Canada
Organized By The Chian Federation & Panchiaki “Korais” Society
New
York
City
•
July
3
–
July
6,
2014
REGISTRATION FORM
Name: _________________________________________________
Number of Guests: ______________________
Address: _______________________________________________
City: __________________________________
State: ____________________
Zip: ____________________
Phone: ________________________________
E-mail: ______________________________________________
Names: ___________________________________________ ______________________________________________
___________________________________________ ______________________________________________
___________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Registering for:
Manhattan/Ground Zero Visit:
Number of Tickets (@ $30 each):
______
Total $ __________
Mets Game:
Number of Tickets (@ $70 each):
______
Total $ __________
Gala:
Number of Tickets:
Adult @ $100 each:
Student @ $75 each:
Ages 5-12 @ $50 each:
______
______
______
Number of Tickets (@ $30 each):
______
Sunday Lunch:
Total $ __________
Total $ __________
PACKAGE REGISTRATION:
Includes excursions to Manhattan and Ground Zero, Mets game ticket, Gala ticket and Sunday lunch: $200.00 per person.
Total Enclosed: $_________
FOR GRAND GALA
Please select for dinner: Château Brian____, Filet Mignon ____, Tilapia____, Chicken Francoise ____, Veggie Lasagna ___
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Two hotels are holding rooms for our Convention guests:
1. New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott, 102-05 Ditmars Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11369, (718) 565-8900. Discounted rate:
159.00 USD per night (tax not included). Go to http://bit.ly/1iM1QNY to book your room. This rate is valid till June 5, 2014.
2.
LaGuardia Plaza Hotel, 104-04 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, New York 11369, (718)457-6300. Discounted room rate
including tax: $151.54. Use Event Number 11020 when booking rooms to receive this discounted rate. This rate is valid till
June 19, 2014.
NOTE: Bus transportation will be provided from the hotels to the various events and activities.
44-01 BROADWAY • ASTORIA NY 11103 • USA - Telephone: 718.204.2550 • Fax: 718.278.6199
Web: www.chianfed.org/2014convention • Email: [email protected]
60th Chios Convention
of the Chios Societies of the Americas & Canada
Organized By The Chian Federation & Panchiaki “Korais” Society
New
York
City
•
July
3
–
July
6,
2014
JOURNAL CONTRACT
The undersigned agrees to support the Chios Societies of the Americas and Canada 60th National Convention by
contributing the amount of $__________ for__________ page in the Souvenir Journal.
Submissions due by June 16, 2014
NAME: ____________________________
COMPANY: ___________________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________________
CITY: _____________________________
STATE: _______________
TELEPHONE: ________________________________
SIGNATURE: _______________________
ZIP: ________________
DATE: ____________________________
SOLICITED BY: ____________________________________________
PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX
 PLATINUM PAGE:
$2,500
 SILVER PAGE:
$500
 GOLD PAGE:
$1,000
 WHITE PAGE:
$250
 PAID CASH
 PAID BY CHECK
 HALF PAGE:
 NOT PAID
Please Type, Print Clearly or Attach Business Card
Make checks payable to:
Federation of Chians Cultural Educational Fund, Inc.
(Memo: “Chios Convention 2014”)
Mail to: The Chian Federation
44-01 Broadway, Astoria NY 11103
Tel: 718-204-2550 -- Fax: 718-278-6199
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.chianfed.org/2014convention
$150
Chios Societies of the Americas and Canada
75th Anniversary 1939-2014
Supreme Lodge
Dimitrios B. Kontolios
Supreme President
912 Linden Ave
Ridgefield, NJ 07657
201-960-9260
Stelios Tsagris
1st Supreme Vice President
1332 High St, Apt. D
Alameda, CA 94501
510-390-0727
Tom Lambros
2nd Supreme Vice President
9 Pine Hill Road
Closter, NJ 07654
201-913-2277
Antonia Fikaris
Supreme Secretary
15367 Elvina Drive
San Leandro, CA 94579
510-895-9877
Anna Condoulis
Assistant Supreme Secretary
332 Marine Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11209
917-363-7786
Stefanos Bouboulis
Supreme Treasurer
131 Johnson Road
Winchester, MA 01890
781-721-1267
John Vavilis
Assistant Supreme Treasurer
35 Oxford Drive
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
847-317-9248
Supreme Governors
CALIFORNIA
George Mihalas
415-410-6039
ILLINOIS
Elias Zografos
630-986-9580
LOUISIANA
Mark Kountouroudas
504-455-0063
MARYLAND-WASHINGTON D.C.
John Frangos
410-461-2100
NEW ENGLAND
Michael Bouboulis
781-721-1267
NEW JERSEY
Yiannis M. Kontolios
201-767-6267
NEW YORK
Amalia Bournias
917-545-7256
OHIO – W. VIRGINIA
George Parikakis
304-527-4578
PENNSYLVANIA
Isidoros Zannikos
215-464-2849
ONTARIO
Steve Vavoulas
416-498-5578
QUEBEC
Evangelos B. Mardas
514-839-2696
Board of Directors
John Papandreas
John Kellis
Markos Marinakis
John Frangos
Kostas Sevastos
Stefanos Bouboulis
Yiannis M. Kontolios
Dr. Constantine Stroumbakis
Dr. Argyro Stroumbakis-Elliker
Effie Sikoutris Tsengas
Legal Advisor
Steven S. Poulathas, Esq.
856-382-2255
This scholarship application must be received at the address below two weeks before the
Chian Convention.
APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP
PART I
Student: ______________________________________________________________
Applicant
Last Name
First Name
Middle
Address: ______________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
Date of Birth: _______________________ E-mail: ____________________________
Month/Day/Year
Name of present school: __________________________________________________
School Address: ________________________________________________________
( ) a. I have been accepted to…/already attend…
( ) b. I have applied to…
( ) c. I intend to apply… to the following colleges or universities:
1.______________________ 2. _______________________ 3. ___________________
I plan to pursue a course of study leading to a _______________ Degree in the field of:
______________________________________________________________________
I am the ( ) son ( ) daughter of Mr. & Mrs. ___________________________________
who is an active member of the Chapter of ____________________________________
in the Chios Societies of America and Canada.
PART II
At the 51st National Convention of the Chios Societies of America and Canada, the Delegates
unanimously agreed that our young adults are the future of the societies.
At the 52nd National Convention, streamlined requirements were drafted, by resolution, for
prospective applicants of the CSA&C Dimitrios Bouboulis Memorial Scholarship Awards.
The applicants (High School Seniors, College Undergraduate, or Graduate) must submit the
following:
• High School or College transcript with at least one year’s GPA;
• list of academic achievements;
• letter of recommendation from a teacher or a community leader/priest, etc;
• list of extra-curricular activities having to do with school, Chian society involvement,
church or Greek school;
• a 500 word essay that shall provide: a brief description about his/herself, a statement of
participation of extracurricular Chian or Greek-American activities, and an explanation of
how will the Award help the applicant achieve his/her goal.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
912 LINDEN AVE, RIDGEFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07657, TEL: 201-960-9260, E-MAIL: [email protected]
www.chiossocieties.org