Ikarian Alzheimer’s Project
Earlier this year the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood partnered with Maria Shriver and NBC to work on an Alzheimer’s project together. We want to thank all of you who responded to our data call and shared your family’s information and personal stories.
AIRING TIME HAS BEEN BEEN MOVED: From Friday, November 2nd 2018 to Monday, November 5th at 8am.The Today Show which will discuss the study. The special will feature one of our very own Icarian families from Cleveland, Ohio along with other incredible information about Ikaria. Please tune in, you won’t want to miss it!
Fraternally Yours,
Damianos T. Skaros
Supreme President
Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America
Ikarian Alzheimer’s Project
As many of you know, the Today Show airing of the Maria Shriver and NBC Alzheimer’s study was rescheduled, and aired earlier this week (Ikarian time). If you missed the segment, you can view it through the links below.
Link to The Today Show Ikarian Alzheimer’s Segment Video: “Reducing your risk of Alzheimer’s: what one Greek island shows us” https://www.today.com/video/reducing-your-risk-of-alzheimer-s-what-one-greek-island-shows-us-1364059203820
Link to the Today Show article: “How to prevent Alzheimer’s: Disease is rare on Greek island Ikaria”
https://www.today.com/health/how-prevent-alzheimer-s-disease-rare-greek-island-ikaria-t140992
Earlier this year the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood partnered with Maria Shriver and NBC to work on an Alzheimer’s project together. The special features one of our very own Icarian families from Cleveland, Ohio along with other incredible information about Ikaria. Please tune in, you won’t want to miss it!
Fraternally Yours,
Damianos T. Skaros
Supreme President
Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving! The holiday season is always a special time of year as we reflect on our many blessings and surround ourselves with family and friends. I am personally thankful for our great organization, the strong history and culture that we all share, and your constant support and dedication to the Brotherhood. These are all reason why the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America has not only remained active since its creation but excelled throughout the years.
Supreme Lodge Meeting
Since I last wrote you, the Supreme Lodge held its first meeting in Toronto, Canada. I would like to thank the Toronto Chapter members for hosting us and commend them for their preparations for the 2020 Supreme National Convention. I am happy to report that the hotel and numerous activities scheduled will be thoroughly enjoyed by all. Minutes from the Supreme Lodge meeting will be available on our website once finalized by our Supreme Secretary Katerina Mavrophilipos.
Youth Leadership Conference
The 2019 Youth Conference will be held in Clearwater, Florida on February 15th–17th . I would like to thank Chapter Helios for hosting the event in conjunction with their 42nd Annual Icarian Winter Glendi. The combination of both events will make for a fun and productive conference. More information on the conference will be provided by our Youth Governor Yianni Fragos, but we encourage individuals interested in becoming a youth delegate to contact their local chapter for details.
The annual Youth Conference has been a driving force in not only educating the youth on the origins and philanthropic achievements of the Brotherhood but has also invigorated them to take on more leadership roles within their perspective chapters. Many of our current lodge members have served as youth delegates, so I encourage chapters to promote and send delegates to this great event. It truly is a way of investing in the future of the Brotherhood!
Yiayia-Papou Series
The Yiayia-Papou Series is still looking for members to submit their interview videos. This effort is a creative and innovative way for us to capture the rich history and experiences of our grandparents and great-grandparents, and preserve them for future generations.
We ask that the interview questions and videos be performed in a specific format, in order to ensure all submittals are consistent. Once complete, we can incorporate the video logs into an interactive experience where they can be viewed and enjoyed for generations to come.
The Yiayia-Papou series can be found on the Pan-Icarian YouthWebsite here: https://pan-icarian.net/yiayia-pappou-series/
“How to” details can be found here: https://pan-icarian.net/video-instructions/ Please be a part of this great and innovative effort.
In closing, with the holiday season upon us, I would like to wish you and your family a safe and healthy holiday season and thank you for your continued support and dedication to the Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America. I’d also ask that you keep me and the rest of the Supreme Lodge officers aware of any upcoming meetings, gatherings, or events that you and your Chapter will be hosting in the coming months, as we are always wanting to visit you.
Fraternally Yours,
Damianos T. Skaros
Supreme President
Pan-Icarian Brotherhood of America