2011 DAD Symposium Proceedings

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Project Generation
Youth Environmental Symposium
Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection
Feb 5, 2011
Project Generation Proceedings
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DEDICATION
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SPECIAL THANKS
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FOREWORD
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BACKGROUND OF PROJECT GENERATION
NOTE ON THESE PROCEEDINGS
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AGENDA
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PARTICIPANTS
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PHOTO GALLERY
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PRESENTATIONS
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ARCTIC RSE SYMPOSIUM
POOR, POOR POLAR BEARS
RECYCLING AT RESURRECTION
THEY PUT UP A PARKING LOT
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APPENDICES
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INTRODUCTORY LETTER
KOINONIA ARTICLES
JUNE, 2010: INTRODUCING PROJECT GENERATION
AUGUST, 2010: PROJECT GENERATION PREPARES FOR SYMPOSIUM IN FEBRUARY
DECEMBER, 2010: PROJECT GENERATION UPDATE
FEBRUARY, 2011: PROJECT GENERATION SYMPOSIUM – THE WAY FORWARD
ROAD SHOW (POWERPOINT SLIDES)
FLIERS
PROJECT GENERATION ON FACEBOOK
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
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Dedication
Happy Birthday
Your All Holiness
Patriarch Bartholomew
With All of Our Love and Our Thanks For Your Inspirational Leadership
From your Spiritual Children at Project Generation
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Special Thanks
Special thanks to
• Bishop Savas of Troas for his support and advice that helped to shape Project Generation, and for his
thoughtful and dynamic leadership of the symposium which provided inspiration to all of its participants.
• Deacon Evagoras Constantinidis for providing his personal support and the resources of the Direct Archdiocesan
District Youth Office to Project Generation.
• Fr. John Vlahos, our parish priest, for his love and leadership of the youth of our parish, and his constant
encouragement for Project Generation.
• Fr. Demetrios Recachinas, Viola Skenderis, Eva Vaniotis and the parents and youth of Holy Trinity Bridgeport
for their overwhelming support of the project, and their participation via teleconference due to inclement
weather.
• Laurence Manos, for his inspirational iconography, Peter J. Pappas, Jr. for allowing us to borrow the icon, and
Island Photography, for transforming it into a beautiful birthday card.
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Foreword
Background of Project Generation
A series of articles, originally published in Koinonia, the parish newsletter of the Church of the Holy Resurrection
during 2010, provide a background on Project Generation. These articles can be found in their entirety in the
Appendix.
Note on These Proceedings
On February 5, 2010, the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection in Brookville, NY hosted the inaugural
Project Generation Environment Symposium for Youth. This volume, together with the DVD’s that accompany it,
provide a glimpse into the content of the day, along with the preparation. The focal point of the day was a discussion
on environment and our religion by all participants, moderated by Bishop Savas of Troas. The discussion is not
captured within the written proceedings, but is contained on Disc 2 of the DVD set.
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Agenda
2011 Project Generation Symposium
Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Resurrection
“There is no doubt in our mind that the only way forward is through the concerted effort of our younger generations.
Ultimately it is you that need to address this issue”- Patriarch Bartholomew
Agenda
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Session
Speaker / Facilitator
Registration
11:00 am – 11:15 am
Bishop Savas of Troas
Opening Prayer
Assisted by Fr. John Vlahos
11:15 am – 11:30 am
Fr. John Vlahos
Welcoming Remarks
11:30 am – 11:40 am
11:40 am – 11:50 am
The Green Patriarch – Part 1
Chris Gabriel
Introduction
Valerie Sakellaridis
The Green Patriarch – Part 2
11:50 am – 12:00 pm
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Jim Gabriel
Presentations
1.
RSE – Arctic Ocean
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Recycling at Resurrection
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“Black Muddy River”
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“They Put Up a Parking Lot”
L u n c h
12:45 pm – 1:30 pm
Potential topics
Can We Afford to Wait? Even if we assume there’s only a 30%
chance that Global Warming is real, should we be taking
steps to address it now?
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Group Discussion
Led by Bishop Savas
Is It a Sin? The first Patmos Proposal states: “To pollute the
environment or not to take care of it should be seen as sin.“
Do you agree? How does this change your view of pollution?
The Chevy Volt is energizing the car buyers’ market. But is it
helping us to conserve energy? Discuss the benefits and
drawbacks of electric cars
We Can Work It Out (but how?) How can religion inspire
humanity towards an ecological ethos?
Keeping the Faith: Does His Holiness’ leadership in the
conservation of our Earth help make the Church more
relevant to us as teens?
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm
Remarks
2:45 pm – 2:50 pm
Closing Prayer
Bishop Savas
Assisted by Fr. John Vlahos
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Participants
Name
Fr. John Vlahos
Parish / School
Director – Office of Church and Society
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Church of the Holy Resurrection; Brookville, NY
Christopher Gabriel (Co-chair)
Valerie Sakellaridis (Co-chair)
Patrick Bellidoro
Yanna Bellidoro
Christina Billias
Dionysia Caviris
Callie Catacosinos
Jamie Leigh Catacosinos
Emily Colon
Alexa Hallas
Darius Homayuni
Lia Homayuni
Alexia Ipiotis
Pericles Ipiotis
Margarita Kolitsas
Joe LaCorte
Vanessa Markou
Goegiana Mingos
Nicole Pettas
Lauren Sabatino
Anna Sakellaridis
Joseph Signorile
Demetra Skenderis
Alexandra Walsh
Evan Yiannoulis
Holy Trinity Church; Hicksville, NY
Locust Valley High School; Locust Valley, NY
Holy Trinity, Bridgeport, CT
Archangel Michael Church; Port Washington, NY
Oyster Bay High School; Oyster Bay, NY
Holy Trinity Church; Hicksville, NY
Locust Valley High School; Locust Valley, NY
Holy Trinity; Bridgeport, CT
St. George; Hartford, CT
Holy Trinity; Bridgeport, CT
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Photo Gallery
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Presentations
Participants were encouraged to prepare and deliver presentation on topics of interest. Recommendations
were provided for topics, including:
• One Particular Harbor
o Choose a body of water from the RSE Symposia
o Research its environmental issues, recent progress or problems
o Highlight what we can do
• Black Muddy River
o Discuss the case of GE’s pollution of the Hudson River
o Does the Hudson river have a chance vs. corporate America?
• Poor, Poor Polar Bears
o Research the impact of glacial melting on Polar Bears
o (Feel free to include seals too)
• They Put Up a Parking Lot
o How many acres of natural habitat are destroyed by construction annually? What is the
impact on our communities and on other living animals?
Four presentations were delivered, and are included here.
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Arctic RSE Symposium
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Poor, Poor Polar Bears
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Recycling at Resurrection
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They Put Up a Parking Lot
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Appendices
Introductory Letter
May 15, 2010
Reverend Father,
I am writing to inform you about Project Generation, an initiative that I am organizing for the teenagers of our
district. Project Generation allows the youth of our district to respond to the call of His All Holiness Patriarch
Bartholomew by taking immediate action regarding our Environment.
The idea first took shape last summer at Brown University in Providence, RI, where I participated the
Leadership Institute, a program for teens. My course was called Leadership and Global Engagement, and
focused on global issues, ranging from the economy to the environment. At the end of the course we were
asked to create an action plan that we would implement and lead when we returned home.
After learning about His All Holiness’ environmental work, I was inspired to advance his mission. It amazes me
that so few of my peers understand who His All Holiness is and what he is about, particularly in light of his
recent visit to our country. This is part of the reason I want to do this, so that Patriarch Bartholomew’s
message can make the impact that it so richly deserves on the families of our church.
This is the basis for Project Generation: in this project, we shall organize our own environmental symposium.
Teams from across the Direct Archdiocesan District will perform research on environment topics, such as the
Patriarch’s eight symposia, and then come together to present their results to their friends, family and
communities. I am attaching a summary of the project phases, along with a proposed timeline that gives us a
few months to recruit participants, a few months for the teams to perform their research, and concluding with
the symposium. In recognition of His All Holiness, the timeline calls for a kickoff event roughly coinciding with
his day for the Protection of the Enviornment, and a symposium roughly coinciding with his birthday.
I would like to appeal to you to form a team of GOYA-aged youth from your parish to participate in Project
Generation. I look forward to hearing from you in the meantime. You can reach me at chris@thegabriels.net,
by phone at 631-754-1016, or through my home parish, the Church of the Holy Resurrection in Brookville, NY.
In His Service,
Chris Gabriel
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Koinonia Articles
June, 2010: Introducing Project Generation
Last November His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew visited the United States to lead a RSE (Religion Science
and the Environment) symposium on the Mississippi River. Since his departure, his message about the
environment is in danger of being forgotten. It needs to be revived, along with a reminder of our responsibility
as good Christians to protect the earth that God has created.
The goal of Project Generation is to allow the youth of our district to respond to the call of His All Holiness
Patriarch Bartholomew by taking immediate action regarding our Environment. If we can engage the next
generation in matters involving religion and the environment, then we can continue the goals of His All
Holiness.
The fundamental objective of this project is to plan to organize our own environmental symposium. Our parish
will host the symposium, and coordinate the overall project. Parishes from the entire Direct Archdiocesan
District will be invited to participate.
Teams from all invited parishes will perform research on environment topics, such as the Patriarch’s eight
symposia or environmental bible passages/psalms, and then come together to present their results to their
friends, family and communities. A list of suggested topics has been prepared as part of an FAQ distributed
with the invitations.
In recognition of His All Holiness, the current timeline calls for a kickoff event roughly coinciding with his day
for the Protection of the Environment (sometime in September), and a symposium roughly coinciding with his
birthday (late February to early March).
In order to encourage communication between all teams, we have set up a web site
(www.projectgeneration.net), Facebook group and Facebook page (both called Project Generation). We
welcome all readers to visit these sites and to contact us with questions via e-mail
(info@projectgeneration.net) or via Facebook. You can also contact Chris Gabriel or Valerie Sakellarides at
church.
August, 2010: Project Generation Prepares for Symposium in February
It has been almost a year since the idea of Project Generation was born; now this idea has become a reality.
In the past ten months we have held numerous organizational meetings, set up a website
(www.projectgeneration.net) along with a group and page on Facebook, and most importantly we have begun
reaching out to all of the other parishes within the Archdiocesan District in order to maximize participation.
We have already received positive responses from priests, advisors and teens in a number of parishes and look
forward to finalizing a list of teams within the coming months.
Our initial idea of a kickoff event in the fall has been replaced by an extended period of parish visitations in
order to allow for more time for personal contact as part of the recruiting effort. We expect this to
strengthen the showing at the symposium in February. We plan to continue this recruiting process through the
fall, leaving two to three months for the teams to prepare their topics in advance of the symposium.
While the symposium is still months away, our next major effort will be to advertise it in order to maximize
attendance. We hope that the vast knowledge that the teams will present will enlighten not only our youth
but also all adults who attend the event to His All Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew’s deep passion for protecting
the environment
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After the symposium we plan to publish the proceedings of symposium. This will not only enable the
participants to look back upon their findings but also will leave a permanent record so that anyone who does
not attend the event can be aware of the message set by this symposium and by His All Holiness.
If you want more information about Project Generation you can either e-mail us at info@projectgeneration.net
or go to projectgeneration.net
December, 2010: Project Generation Update
In our last few issues, you have read articles by two of our teens, Chris Gabriel and Valerie Sakellaridis, about
Project Generation. In this issue, you will receive a brief update from their advisor’s perspective.
Project Generation is an extremely worthwhile project, focused on raising the awareness of our kids and their
families (that’s us) about the efforts of our Ecumenical Patriarch regarding the environment.
His All Holiness, also known as the Green Patriarch, has been recognized as one of the world’s leaders on the
environment. More importantly, he has shown all of us that the stewardship of God’s earth is not merely a
secular issue. Given the amount of time that our kids spend in their school’s environment clubs and recycling
projects, it is important that they recognize the relevance of their church in an issue they read or hear about
almost daily.
His All Holiness said it the best, when he addressed the following statement to our young adults: There is no
doubt in our mind that the only way forward is through the concerted effort of our younger generations. ...
ultimately, it is you that will oblige us to assume responsibility for the way we treat the earth and its
resources.
We are now in the home stretch, with the symposium scheduled for February 5th. Our current list of
participants represents five parishes from across the Direct Archdiocesan District, and continues to grow.
We have now introduced two new ways to participate, in order to encourage participation for those youth who
may be too busy to prepare a presentation. Each individual may now select one of three options:
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Research and present a relative topic on the environment
Engage in a debate with their peers
Participate in a round table discussion
We've added some suggested topics (details on the web site) with titles such as:
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One Particular Harbor
Black Muddy River
Poor, Poor Polar Bears
Pollution For Sale
Keeping the Faith
Please encourage your kids to participate. Please plan to attend the symposium.
A strong showing on February 5th will send a very clear, positive message to our Archdiocese and to His All
Holiness. We have a great opportunity to highlight the leadership of Patriarch Bartholomew on environmental
issues to our youth and their families.
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February, 2011: Project Generation Symposium – The Way Forward
“There is no doubt in our mind that the only way forward is through the concerted effort of our younger
generations. Ultimately it is you that need to address this issue; ultimately, it is you that will be faced with
the consequences of this crisis; and, ultimately, it is you that will oblige us to assume responsibility for the
way we treat the earth and its resources, encouraging us to do so in a manner that dignifies both creation and
our Creator.”
- Patriarch Bartholomew
On Saturday, February 5th, youth from across the Direct Archdiocesan District joined together for the inaugural
Project Generation environmental symposium.
His All Holiness, also known as the Green Patriarch, has been recognized as one of the world’s leaders on the
environment. More importantly, he has shown all of us that the stewardship of God’s earth is not merely a
secular issue. Given the amount of time that our kids spend in their school’s environment clubs and recycling
projects, it is important that they recognize the relevance of their church in an issue they read or hear about
almost daily.
Project co-chairs, Chris Gabriel and Valerie Sakellaridis, spent the latter half of 2010 and early 2011 spreading
the word about the project. This was done via social media such as Facebook, by visiting area parishes for
Liturgy and GOYA meetings, and by networking with their peers at GOYA events.
The Direct Archdiocese Youth office also provided a great deal of assistance with publicity. Deacon Evagoras
Constantinides, the district youth director, provided significant guidance and promoted the event on the
district web site and with his e-mail list. Our own Fr. John Vlahos did the same throughout Nassau and Suffolk
counties.
At the same time, the agenda for the symposia took shape. Thanks to significant guidance from His Grace
Bishop Savas of Troas, the agenda developed from one resembling a science fair, to a multi-faceted program
including a round table discussion about religion and the environment, moderated by His Grace.
By the day of the event, we had participation from six parishes, as far away as Hartford, Connecticut. Due to
inclement weather, the five participants from Holy Trinity, Bridgeport, participated via video link lending a
“high tech” look and feel to the event.
Opening remarks, combined with excerpts from “The Green Patriarch” DVD, provided attendees with a
background of Project Generation.
Through four presentations prepared by six of the participants, attendees learned about the plight of the polar
bear, the impact of deforestation, the benefits and complexities of instituting a parish recycling program, and
the highlights of His All Holiness’s RSE Symposium on the Arctic.
Following lunch, Bishop Savas introduced a round table discussion by providing his own insights into the
theological principles associated with Patriarch Bartholomew’s environmental initiatives. The teens of the
symposium then engaged in debate and discussion around a number of issues, with the parents in attendance
also chiming in with questions and observations.
With His All Holiness’ birthday approaching at the end of the month, all present signed a birthday card that will
be sent to Patriarch Bartholomew along with proceedings of the symposium, Project Generation water bottles,
and a contribution towards the environmental center being built at the site of the orphanage recently returned
by the Turkish government.
All in all, it was a very stimulating event, one that has great potential to grow into an annual event and to
spread beyond the Direct Archdiocesan District. In the meantime, project leaders hope to continue promoting
dialogue on His All Holiness’ efforts among their peers.
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Road Show (Powerpoint Slides)
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Fliers
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Project Generation
Youth Environmental Symposium
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Featuring
as moderator of our discussions
Saturday, February 5, 2011
11 AM – 3PM
Church of the Holy Resurrection
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400 Cedar Swamp Road; Brookville, NY 11545
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Research Projects ! Environmental Debate ! Panel Discussion
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Families, Friends and Interested Spectators Welcome!!
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Gifts for attendees - Lunch will be served
To register as a participant, or for more information:
Contact info@projectgeneration.net or visit
“Project Generation” on Facebook
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“There is no doubt in our mind that the only way forward is through the
!concerted effort of our younger generations. Ultimately it is you that need to
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address this issue; ultimately, it is you that will be faced with the consequences
of this crisis; and, ultimately, it is you that will oblige us to assume responsibility
!for the way we treat the earth and its resources, encouraging us to do so in a
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manner that dignifies both creation and our Creator.”
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-Patriarch Bartholomew
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Project Generation on Facebook
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Certificate of Participation
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2011 DAD Symposium Proceedings

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