Chios Society of Greater Washington D.C. — Past Events

The Chios Society of Greater Washington D.C. area held a General Assembly and movie night on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Hellenic Center located in Bethesda, Maryland

Board members, Anthie Zairis, reviewed our excellent financial situation, Angela Costalas gave an update about the Chios scholarship applications due on June 25, 2025, and Bela Feketekuty presented the visitors’ usage numbers for our local Chios website. Maria Stefanias and John Costalas set up the agenda and coordinated the meeting.

Afterward, the Chios members watched the movie, ΚΑΖΑΝΤΖΑΚΗΣ (2017), with popcorn, soda, and pizza. They also reconnected with each other.

See the flyer for the General Assembly and Movie Night

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Chios DC members attended the Greek Independence Day celebration at Saint George in Bethesda, Maryland, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, organized by the Hellenic Prometheas society. The Chios DC chapter co-sponsored this event.

See the flyer for the Greek Independence Day celebration at Saint George

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Many Chios members and officers attended the Greek Independence Day celebration at the Hellenic Center on March 25, 2025.

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The Chios Society of Greater Washington, DC area attended the Greek Independence Day Parade in Baltimore, Maryland on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Many members marched in the parade.

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More information on Facebook about the parade in Baltimore

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The 2024 Vasilopita Luncheon was held at Wildfire in McLean, VA on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

See the flyer for the Vasilopita Luncheon

Speech Part 1 by Maria Stefanias, President of the Chios Society of Greater Washington DC area

Speech Part 2 by Maria Stefanias, President of the Chios Society of Greater Washington DC area

Speech about Chios Scholarship by Demitra Marafatsos, board member

Speech by Vasilios Skordalos
First supreme vice president of the Chios societies of America and Canada Inc.

Speech by Sofia Xouri from the Baltimore Chios delegation

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Another memorable evening! Such an honor to be part of the team presenting Senator Ben Cardin with the Chian Lifetime Achievement Award. He and his team were so hospitable and welcoming. We thank him for his many years of service to our country and wish him all the best!

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It was such an honor to meet with Congressman Sarbanes on 11/18/2024 to personally award him the Chian Lifetime Achievement Award, and to be the last Greek American women (Chians and Peloponnesians) to visit with him in his office before he vacates! We wish him luck in his new endeavors and will miss him. Thank you, Congressman, for supporting our community all these years.

Sincerely,
Maria Kaniou-Stefanias
Chios Society of Greater Washington, DC Area, President
67TH National Chian Convention, Chair
Chios Societies of the Americas and Canada, Inc. Social Media Advisor

The Chios Society of Greater Washington, DC Area celebrated the 112th Anniversary of the Liberation of Chios at Saint Theodore Greek Orthodox Church on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024.

The Chios Society of Greater Washington, DC area donated $5,000 to the Saint Theodore Greek Orthodox Church. See the photo below.

Flyer

Speech by Maria Stefanias, President of the Chios Society of Greater Washington DC area

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Online Article about the 67th National Chian Convention held in Washington D.C. in October, 2024

Another online Article in the National Herald

Message from Maria Kaniou-Stefanias, 67th National Chian Convention, Chair.
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Please note that George Psillos was the President of our local Chios chapter for ten years.