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CONVENTION UPDATES:  

$89.00 Avalon Inn Room Rate expires on Friday, Sept. 26th

Excursion to Pittsburgh, Itinerary and Reservation Form

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All dinner and Christodoulopoulos dance resevations must be in by Friday, October 3rd

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54th National Chian Convention

of the Chios Societies of the Americas & Canada

  

WARREN, OHIO, October 10-12, 2008

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The United Chios Society of Baltimore New MySpace page 

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1st Annual Young Adults Dance

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

 Hosted by:

The Young Adults of Kambia Chios of America

at the Chiotiko Spiti 

Cultural Center of the Chian Federation

44-01 Broadway

Astoria, NY 

MUSIC, FOOD, AND DANCE!  

11PM - ?????

Featuring: 

Yiannis Lignos (Clarinet), Vasilis Patrikis (Violin), Lefteris Tsilimos, George Rambos Details

 

On Saturday, September 27, 2008, the Educational and Cultural Committee of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Ascension, Fairview, NJ, in association with the Chians of their community, are presenting their Second Annual Cultural Event, dedicated to the historical island of Chios.  Details

 

Newsletters:  Chios News (Ciaka Nea): Panchiaki Korais Society - Chapter 1, Archived Adobe Acrobat Reader PDF files available for anyone to download 

 

Chios Societies Radio Program, streamed live every Monday Evening (9-10PM Eastern US time) Details

 

The 2008 spring Quarterly Meeting of the Chios Societies of the Americas & Canada was held at the Cultural Center of the Chian Federation on Saturday, April 5, 2008.  We thank them for their hospitality.  On Sunday, April 6, 2008, we participated in the Greek Independence Day Parade. Details

The United Chios Society of Baltimore invites everyone to their first meeting of 2008 at the Acropolis Restaurant on Sunday February 10, 2008 at 1:30p.m.  There will be appetizers and light refreshments provided. Go to details on News Page Click here for their MySpace page

The Panchiaki Korais Society - Chapter 1, will crown the next Miss Chios during their Annual Dinner Dance on March 1, 2008, at the Sand Castle, in Long Island, NY. For Miss Chios Application and details go to News Page 

CHIOS SOCIETY “AGIA MARKELLA” WARREN, OHIO, ANNUAL DANCE, ST. DEMETRIOS COMMUNITY CENTER, 3223 ATLANTIC ST. WARREN, OHIO, SATURDAY MARCH 8TH, 9:00PM-?????

MUSIC, FOOD, AND DANCE!  Featuring Lefteris Bournias (Clarinet), Vasilis Patrikis (Violin)

 ADULTS $15.00 , STUDENT $10.00, 12 AND UNDER FREE!!!  for more info:  warrenchiossociety @ gmail.com or xioti42 @ aol.com

  We Welcome Back to the CSAC, Chios Society "Proodos" of Greater Pittsburgh

The winter Quarterly Meeting was held in Pittsburgh, PA.  Following the meeting, His Grace Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh presided over Vesper Services, with a group of chanters for the Byzantine Choir.  The evening concluded with the Annual Vasilopita Event of the Chios Society of “Proodos,” at: Giorgio’s Restaurant, 310 Electric Ave, East Pittsburgh, PA.  Details

We send along best wishes for a Happy New Year

 Ευχόμαστε σε όλους στή Αμερική καί Καναδά, στή Μυροβόλο Χίο, καί ανά τον κόσμο, Χρόνια Πολλά - Ευτυχισμένος καί Δημιουργικός ο Καινούργιος Χρόνος

Μέ τήν ευλογία του Θεού όλοι μαζί ενωμένοι, σάν αδέλφια, με αγάπη και υπερηφάνεια γία τήν κληρονομιά μας να εργαστούμε γία τήν πρόοδο τού όμορφου νησιού μάς, καί τών κοινοτήτων μάς καί τήν Νεολαία μάς εδώ στήν Αμερική καί Καναδά 

With the grace of God, all together united as brothers, with love and pride for our heritage, we will continue to work for the progress of our beautiful island, and the success of our communities and our Youth here in North America

5th International  and 53rd National Chian Convention

of the Chios Societies of the Americas & Canada

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR MAKING THIS A SUCCESS!!!

The Chios Societies Next Generation at the Homeric Cultural Center in Chios with Fmr. Ambassador Patrick Theros & Fmr. Congressman Michael Bilirakis, August 3rd, 2007

 

CHIOS, GREECE

 

The Quarterly Meeting, before the summer break, was held in Toronto, Ontario in Canada, on June 2nd.  We thank them for their hospitality.  Details

Newsletter:  Chios Society - Cleveland - Chapter 7, Spring 2007 Issue

"Aegean Odyssey" Chian Descendant writes about Mikriasia (Smyrna) in Travel & Leisure Magazine click here

The 2007 spring Quarterly Meeting of the Chios Societies of the Americas & Canada was hosted by the Chian Federation with the Panchiaki "Korais" Society - Chap. 1 of NY, on Saturday, April 14, 2007.  The meeting and dinner following took place at the Cultural Center of the Chian Federation, in Astoria, NY.  We thank them for their hospitality, as always, on the weekend of the Greek Independence Day Parade.

+Αντώνης Τσόκας - Χιακός Συλλογός <<ΚΟΡΑΗΣ>> Philadelphia, PA Click here

The winter Quarterly Meeting was held in Atlantic City, NJ.  We thank the parish of St. Nicholas for their hospitality. 

Athena Dallas Damis (1923-2005), The CSA&C hosted her one year memorial service at Agia Eleni in Thymiana, Chios, on August 20, 2006.  Click here for her biography   

The United Chios & Ladies Panchian Societies of Baltimore celebrated the feast day of Agia Markella and awarded Scholarships on July 23rd Details

Congratulations to the Chios Society "Agia Markella" Warren, Ohio, for their successful 1st Golf Outing on July 16, 2006, preceding their Annual Picnic. 

Chian Federation eNewsletter is Back! April 2006 Issue

Enosis Omogenon Society, Summer Event in Chios, July 2006.
 
The 2006 spring Quarterly Meeting of the Chios Societies of the Americas & Canada was hosted by the Chian Federation with the Panchiaki "Korais" Society - Chap. 1 of NY, on Saturday, April 1, 2006.  The meeting and dinner following took place at the Cultural Center of the Chian Federation, in Astoria, NY.  We thank them for their hospitality, as always, on the weekend of the Greek Independence Day Parade. Details   
We thank the Panchiakon Society Pelineon of Chicago, for hosting the 51st National Chian Convention, during the weekend of October 28-30, 2005 in Las Vegas, at the Flamingo Hotel.   Click here for Details
 
The Quarterly Meeting, before the summer break, was held in Warren, Ohio, on June 11th.  We thank them for their hospitality.  Details 
 
The Supreme Lodge and the Board of Directors welcome the Chian Society of California, our newest member society.    Details
 
The Skylitsion Hospital of Chios has been rated No. 2 in Greece.  The fundraising for the Cardiology Clinic has been completed. Thank You!  Testimonials
 
The spring Quarterly Meeting of the Chios Societies of the Americas & Canada was hosted by the Chian Federation of NY, on Saturday, April 9, 2005.  The meeting and dinner took place at the Cultural Center of the Chian Federation, in Astoria, NY.  We thank them for their hospitality, as always, the weekend of the Greek Independence Day Parade. Details   

Thank you to the Panchiakon Society of Pelineon, Chicago, Illinois, for a wonderful Quarterly Meeting!  Details     

 

 

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