Ikarian Youth Ikaria Greece

Dendrological Methods Applied to the Rare Terrestrial Ecosystems of Ikaria Island, Greece

A one-week summer field course (04.08 - 10.08.2008 and 11.08 - 17.08.2008) combining fieldwork and lectures will be offered to participants. The course presents an integrated approach, covering dendrology, from the understanding of natural ecosystems to their conservation.

This field course aims to provide specialized knowledge of dendrological methods, focusing in particular on their application in Mediterranean terrestrial ecosystems and their characteristic tree-species.

Participants will acquire applied knowledge and a first-hand research experience in the ongoing conservation work of Archipelagos IMERAS.

For more information please visit our website: www.archipelago.gr or
contact: m.havaranis@archipelago.gr

Popularity: 100%

Let other Greek islands claim this god or that goddess. Ikaria is the mythical birthplace of wildman Dionysus, the god of wine, vegetation and pleasure. His divine touch is apparent everywhere, from the dazzling burst of wildflowers in the spring to the lush and mountainous terrain, mantled with cypress trees, pine forests, vineyards and fruit orchards. Dionysus would not be too astonished by the look of the island he left millennia ago, for tiny Ikaria remains one of the most unspoiled in the northeastern Aegean group.

Most of the island’s 8,500 residents live in the kind of sleepy stone villages where old men while away the afternoons playing dominoes in a shady square. Even the rugged coastline, which would be spackled with hotels on most Greek islands, has been left remarkably peaceful. Armenistis, on the northern shore, is the closest Ikaria comes to a resort and a magnet for sun-worshippers who oil up and grill on one of the town’s two long sandy beaches. Even more beautiful are the beaches at nearby Livadia and Mesahti, with their striking mountain backdrops. Extreme tanners can eliminate their bikini lines at the nearby nude beach of Nas. A more therapeutic experience is available at the hot springs of Therma and Lefkada on the southern coast, which have been providing soaks to the stressed since Homer’s day. Escaping other visitors is no problem in Ikaria. The coast is littered with idyllic coves, many of which are accessible only on foot. Should you feel inspired to do something more active than doze under the pine trees on a secluded beach, head inland for a refreshing country stroll or a more demanding mountain hike. It’s said that Icarus flew too high, melted his wings and dropped into the sea near Ikaria. Could he have been trying to get a better view of this magical island?

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A “Steven T. Mavronicolas Scholarship Fund” has been established at the Pan-Icarian Foundation. Any future donations in Steven’s memory should be specifically earmarked with the above caption.

Thank you

Popularity: 66%

For hotel reservations call the Loews Philadelphia Hotel directly at 1 (215) 627-1200 and
mention code: PAN-ICARIAN. Remember that the Convention room rate of $143 is available from three days before to three days after the Convention so bring your slippers for some exciting overnights. Please visit our site at www.pan-icarian.com/atheras/ for further updates.

Pan-Icarian Convention Schedule

THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 2008
6:00 pm to 2:00 am Casino Trip To Atlantic City – Midtown Area Outlets and Boardwalk
Caesar’s/Trump Plaza/Bally’s ($30)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29, 2008
7:30 am to 1:00 pm Icarian Golf Tournament and Luncheon ($85)
2:00 pm to 7:00 pm Ikarian Village: Delegate Registration / Activity Information / Souvenir
Sales / Pan-Icarian Memorabilia and Icarian Multi-Media Display
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Business Meeting Commonwealth Hall
3:00 pm to 7:00 pm (3) Seminar Rooms Available For Committee Meetings
9:30 pm to 1:00 am Welcome To Philadelphia “Icarian Bandstand Do-Wop” Reception
33rd fl Terrace (Free)
9:00 pm to ? Rocky’s Bar Run ($25)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2008
9:00 am to 7:00 pm Ikarian Village: Delegate Registration / Activity Information / Souvenir
Sales / Pan-Icarian Memorabilia and Icarian Multi-Media Display
9:00 am to 1:00 pm Business Meeting Commonwealth Hall
9:00 am to 7:00 pm (3) Seminar Rooms Available For Committee Meetings
10 am, 11 am, 12 pm Escorted Walking Tours of Philadelphia (Free)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Amazing ‘Ikarian’ Race (Free)
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Chapter Presidents’ Luncheon 33rd fl ($25) Lescaze Rm
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Business Meeting Commonwealth Hall
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm Ikarian Dating Game (Free)
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Young Icarian Magic Matinee (Approx. $5) Lescaze Rm
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Basil “Balboa” Katsikis (Approx. $20) Howe Rm
10:00 pm to 2:00 am Saturday Gala Dance / Monte Carlo Night ($25) Millenium Hall

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2008
9:30 am Bus Departure For Pan-Icarian Memorial Services -
St. Thomas Greek Orthodox Church
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Ikarian Village: Delegate Registration / Activity Information / Souvenir
Sales / Pan-Icarian Memorabilia and Icarian Multi-Media Display
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Business Meeting Commonwealth Hall
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Balboa Bouncey Boxing (Approx. $2) Millenium Hall
9:00 am to 5:00 pm (3) Seminar Rooms Available For Committee Meetings
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Cocktail Hour Reception Regency Ballroom Foyer
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Grand Banquet Dinner ($70) Regency Ballroom
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Youth Banquet Dinner Commonwealth Hall
9:00 pm to 2:00 am Grand Pan-Icarian Ball / Ikarian Viojam ($25) Regency Ballroom

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2008
9:00 am to 1:00 pm Ikarian Village: Souvenir Sales / Pan-Icarian Memorabilia and Icarian
Multi-Media Display / Farewells
9:00 am to 1:00 pm Business Meeting Commonwealth Hall

Popularity: 64%