Accomplishment
timeline of the CSA&C from the last 20 years:
In 1985, the
Supreme Lodge of the CSA&C received the request and guaranteed the cost of
the repairs of the Mihalion Orphanage in Chios, to become the Main building of the
University of the Aegean.
In 1986, the
CSA&C assisted with the procurement of the computers for a full classroom
in the University of the Aegean and named it the “DR. JAMES KELLIS ROOM” (with
the assistance of our compatriot the late Dr. George Livanos).
In 1988, the
CSA&C assisted with the procurement of a Microfiche (electronic machine)
for the Korais Library, which was installed the same year.
Also in 1988, with
the donation of $6,000.00 from Mr. Nikolas K. Marinakis, Mr. Dimitrios M.
Bouboulis, Mr. Stefanos M. Bouboulis, and Mr. Markos K. Marinakis (all who were
members of the Supreme Lodge), the CSA&C procured the first computers for
the offices of the Prefecture of Chios.
In 1991, at the 1st
International Chian Convention in Chios, the Greek Government honored US Army
General Vassilios (William) Gus Pagonis, a Persian Gulf War Veteran. Also during that convention, the Chian
Federation of New York gave the Homeric Award to the President of Greece, the
late Constantine Karamanlis and to Chian Philanthropist Stamatia Michael Xylas.
In 1992, state of
the art instruments (laser) were procured and installed at the ophthalmologic
clinic of the Skilitsion Hospital of Chios.
In 1995, at the
2nd International Convention in Chios, all Chians around the world were called
on to participate. Chians from
Australia, Egypt, the USA,
Canada, Holland,
England, Athens, Piraeus, Rhodes,
Syros, and Thessaloniki, for the first time ever, attended and exchanged views
on how to help Chios. Two specialists
were commissioned to carry out a study of the Skylitsion Hospital to address
its needs and priorities. Fundraising
commenced throughout North America for Catscan, Mammogram, and Sonogram
equipment. The CSA&C organized the
procurement of the equipment, which were installed at the hospital, to
everyone’s satisfaction and relief for the accomplishment.
In 2003, at the 4th
International Convention in Chios, a motion was carried and approved
unanimously to raise $50000.00 in order to contribute for further improvement of
the Cardiology Clinic of the Skylitsion Hospital. The CSA&C also committed to annually provide financial
support to maintain the office hours of the Enosis Omogenon
Chios Society. The office assists
Chians abroad with information and support to help manage their Greek affairs.
In 2004, the first
$10,300 for the Cardiology Clinic was donated to the CSA&C, by the
Association of Kambiousion of America (the net proceeds from the 50th
National Chian Convention), and presented to the administrator of the hospital,
in Chios, for the procurement of Esophageal cardio-diagnostic equipment. The Panchiakon Society of Chicago, “Pelineon,”
followed the example and pledged their net proceeds of the 51st
National Chian Convention for the Cardiology Clinic, as well. The CSA&C plans to complete the remaining
commitment to the hospital in the spring of 2006.
In 2005, during the
51st National Chian Convention, the first “Dimitrios Bouboulis
Memorial Scholarship Awards” totaling $4000.00 were
awarded to six recipients of Chian descent for their college education. The CSA&C is gearing up to increase the
amount of scholarship fundraising to award additional recipients during future
conventions.