ANDROS SOCIETY OF NEW YORK

ANDROS SOCIETY OF NEW YORK, Inc

FORMATION AND PURPOSES

The society was chartered on October 22nd, 1997 and incorporated under the Laws of the State of New York with Head Office in New York City.
It was established by those originating from Andros Society, Inc., which was chartered on February 3rd, 1930.

PURPOSES

To create, form, establish and maintain an organization to promote and cultivate free intercourse and fellowship among the citizens of the United States who originate from the island of Andros; to provide for the mutual assistance, enjoyment, entertainment and improvement of its members both socially and physically; to unite all Americans of Andros descent through the practice of Hellenic traditions; to encourage and promote the migration of the inhabitants of the island of Andros to the United States; to solicit, collect and otherwise raise funds to improve the living standards of the inhabitants of the island of Andros; to hold, conduct and organize meetings, discussions and forums on relevant contemporary issues affecting the island of Andros and its people; to aid, assist, cooperate, co-sponsor and otherwise engage in concerted action with private and governmental agencies and organizations on cultural, charitable and other programs to benefit inhabitants of the island of Andros; to assist and promote the Americans of
Andros descent understanding of their citizenship and community obligations in America; to improve and enrich the standard of living of recent immigrants from the island of Andros; to maintain, preserve and improve cultural ties with people from island of Andros; to promote the celebration of Greek holidays, events and traditional festivities; to stimulate and promote public interest in Greek music, history and culture; to solicit, collect and otherwise raise money for the above charitable and cultural purposes and to expend such monies in furtherance thereof and generally to advance and foster the health and welfare of the inhabitants of the island of Andros by all available means and methods.

MEMBERS

Eligible for membership in the Society may be all of Andros origin in America, who enjoy good health at the time of their admission and are over 18 years of age.
Husbands, wives and children to whom parents originate from Andros approved by a Committee consisting of three members appointed by the President.
Members who do not originate from Andros have the privilege to elect but can not however be elected, the may however serve as members in various committees.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Going back 70 years, pioneer Andriotes living in America, with great longing for their homeland established a Society to help the families they left behind.
Andros Society then grew to become the largest and one of the richest of that time. Their contributions were in the form of financial support towards construction of new schools, churches, and roads, as well as aid to war-torn
families and orphans.
With members today who believe in the same principles as their forefathers, Andros Society heads into the year 2000 dedicated to preserving unity among Andriotes with greater strength, love, and hope for our younger generations to come. I invite and encourage this young crowd with their sharp intuition, educated minds, bright new ideas and energy to step forward and give us new light, and ensure us that we will not be the last in this long history of Andros Society.
The Greek heritage and mostly its inheritance is often a heavy load that is carried by our Greek American Sons and Daughters, for it is taught to them in their homes, schools and Greek schools. Most of what they know is beyond
what our forefathers knew about Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, etc.
So as President, I wait for your participation and undertaking of your role in your Greek/Andriotiko heritage. That's an order.
I welcome all to our 70th Anniversary and thank all of you for your participation and help. I thank all members, past Presidents and Officers. I especially thank and welcome the Ladies of Andros. Together and side by side we are going tou conquer the future.

I thank all for our Journal and Raffle.

Thank you all,

GEORGE J. VLAHAKIS
President
Andros Society of USA, Inc.