MISS CHIOS 2008 PAGEANT

January 15, 2008

TO ALL THE GIRLS OF CHIAN ANCESTRY:

It is my distinct honor to welcome all the young ladies to the Miss Chios 2008 Pageant. As we all know, the MISS CHIOS Pageant is the most special event hosted by Panchiaki “Korais” Society for over thirty years now. For the fourth year in a row, it will be held at the SAND CASTLE of Long Island, on Saturday, March 1^st 2008. On this special night a lucky, as well as beautiful and intelligent young Chian lady will be selected to win the title of Miss Chios 2008.

The winner of the pageant will receive a roundtrip ticket to Chios, Greece, compliments of the Korais Society and a one week stay at the fabulous newly renovated CHANDRIS HOTEL over-looking the majestic Chios Harbor and coastline, compliments of the hotel owners. There will also be an honorary dinner at the hotel for Miss Chios during her stay!

The aim of the pageant is to have as many Chian girls as possible visiting the land of their ancestors and I believe this is a small step towards that direction. Unfortunately, because of the society’s philanthropic obligations, it is not possible for them to offer the same happiness to all contestants. As a small token of the society’s appreciation however, all participating contestants will receive a full refund of the dance’s admission by mail.

I guarantee you all, that the judges will be impartial, non-chians and will be selected on the night of the pageant amongst the people in the ballroom. They don’t have to be artists, or in high positions, but rather individuals with common sense, who probably have children of their own. The criterion for the pageant is not only based on physical beauty. The judges will decide upon the girls’ education, charm, goals and personality, which will reflect our rich Greek heritage.

I urge you to take a few minutes of your time to fill out the application attached to this letter and mail it to the Panchiaki “Korais” Society, Inc. at: 43-15 202^nd Street, Bayside, NY 11361. You may also bring the application with you the night of the pageant, but I strongly suggest that you mail it in advance. You never know, you might be the lucky girl of the night. If you have any questions, please fell free to call me at (631) 662-1142 or Mrs. Elisavet Tzoumaka at (917) 209-3330.

Thank you and good luck to all!

Sincerely,

Soultana Vavilis

Miss Chios 2007