On Monday, December 16, 2024, the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in the Metropolis of Chicago held their third annual Christmas party at the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago, where attendees enjoyed an evening of camaraderie and Christmas cheer. National Secretary and Regional Commander Gus M. Pablecas and Regional Commander John G. Manos updated Archons and guests on current initiatives, both locally and at the national level. Archon Yanni Sianis, spoke on behalf of the executive committee at the National Hellenic Museum and Archon Hon. Jeffery Chrones, Pilgrimage of Discovery Committee member, spoke about the POD initiative.