Kastellorizo Kastellorizo is the smallest inhabited Greek Island in the Dodecanese group, less than 5 km off the south coast of Turkey, about 100 km east of Rhodes. There are however many smaller islets in the area. Kastellorizo has been called different names in its history including, Castelrosso (the French called it Chateau-Roux), Castello Rosso or Castel Rosso, and Castel Ruggio. Its name was given by the medieval Knights of Rhodes and was inspired by its towering red cliffs rising from the sea which appear to be a medieval castle from a distance. Its ancient name is Meyisti or Megiste. Travel The Travel section was initially intended to assist with travel to our island. It will continue to be updated with exciting and interesting  information about how to travel to the island and what to expect when you get there. You can also contact our own correspondent in Louise Katris, who resides on the island. Your Kazzie news and recipes All contributors are welcome and encouraged to email their news, information, recipes etc to info@kastellorizo.com.au or post to:  Kastellorizian Association of  Vic 250 Dorcas Street South Melbourne VIC 3205 Lost and Found This section has been operating now for several months and, after initially receiving a considerable number of emails, the activity has dropped off.  We would like to encourage you tocontact us, from any country, to obtain assistance with locating family members and/or descendants.  Please visit this section and advise if you can assist or enlighten. We are certain that this section will be interesting reading and we will be including this a section in our periodical Newsletter on a permanent basis.  Want to trace your family descendents? Go to the GENEALOGY SECTION  We have joined forces with Allan Cresswell in Western Australia who has been maintaining a database of Kastellorian family trees for more than 20 years. Details of access is available at the Genealogy section or by emailing info@kastellorizo.com.au

2025 - Future Directions Summit   We have organised a Youth Forum on the 31st August to initiate the commencement of this program. More details are included in the July 08 Newsletter. NEW MEMBERSHIP /SUBSCRIPTION FORM As per the changes to our Association's Rules there are new rates effective as at the 1st July 08. Subscriptions are now due and payable. Note: You must be a financial member to be entitled to vote at the AGM etc. Any queries please contact us otherwise you will find the new form at the Forms section of this website. Latest Newsletter - July 2008 Edition will be available shortly It's a very comprehensive and informative edition which is a direct result of the huge input from our members and non-members. It also reflects the increased awareness by the Kazzie community and also an incredible response from the worldwide community. The latter is illustrated by statistics provided in the July Newsletter. Kazzies are everywhere it seems!  Your Assistance required If you can assist us with production of the Newsletter and Kazzie Communications then we urgently need your help. The publications are becoming quite large and therefore we need to re-design and revise the manner in which we produce these well-received publications. Your publishing skills would be most welcome. Interested parties should email to info@kastellorizo.com.au    Important news item    - Exchange Program -  The Oakleigh Greek Orthodox College of Sts. Anargiri has agreed to host two (2) Kastellorizian boys for four (4) days as part of their student exchange program. The plan is for the boys (Panayiotis and Alexandros) to leave Greece in the week of 4th August and fly to Perth, Melbourne, Sydney then Canberra. It is envisiged that they will be in Melbourne on the 11th August 2008 for the duration of one week. Whilst the school will host the boys you will be please to know that a family has offered to assist with accomodation and transport. Working Party needed for - 'Future Directions Project'. In relation to the future directions of the club we are calling for interested and keen persons to form a new working party to discuss options etc and report back to the committee.  Enquiries to Michael Spartels, President.  SWITZERLAND We know you are very active and are big visitors to our website. We would be most grateful if you coud email us so we can find out who you are? your interests? origins etc. This month we are receiving more hits from Europe than in previous months - usually Northern America tops the list with Asia, Africa and South America following. Email us at info@kastellorizo.com.au Also, we will be maintaining an international register for all interested parties from which we can maintain contact and send information on our activities and learn more about you. Chat with you soon!!

John Mangos - 2008 Kazzie of the Year Since 1993 the Kastellorizian Association of Victoria has awarded a member of the Kastellorizian community with the Kastellorizian of the Year Award. The award acknowledges the contribution that the recipient has made to the local, Australian and/or international community in the areas such as academic, business, social, community or cultural development. It is with great pleasure that Kastellorizian Association of Victoria announces that this year's recipient of the Kastellorizian of the Year Award is John Mangos. John will receive the award at the annual Sts Constantine and Helen's Day celebrations that will be held on the 25th of May, 2008. St Martins Theatre - "Thrills and spills and curtain calls" A new and interesting afternoon event - see 2008 Events section for more information. Sarah Austin (Verginis), Artistic Director at St Martins Youth Arts Centre presented an interactive lecture exploring the creative aspects of making theatre by and for young people and how young people can get involved in performance. The function was held on Sunday 15th June (2 to 5 pm) at the Kazzie Clubrooms and refreshments were provided. The afternoon was an outstanding success and please refer to the July 08 Newsletter for a Report.   General Events in 2008 Some events have been planned for this year and others will be added as we go.  Please refer to the EVENTS section for all detals. There are also fixed events such as the Kassie of the Year, St. Konstantine & Helen's Day, the Pan Dodacanese Association's picnic and Ball plus the very popular Megiste Tea Club afternoons and the Christmas Party.   ADVERTISERS & SPONSORS NEEDED We can provide considerable exposure for your organisation at low rates. This will also assist us with our fundraising and philanthropic activites. Our April 2008 Newsletter contains advertising/sponsorship rates for the Kazzie Newsletters and the Kazzie website. These introductory rates are very reasonable and we look forward to discussing how we can assist your business campaign or activity.  Note: the website is an effective means of reaching an interstate and international audience. Please contact us at info@kastellorizo.com.au for more information or contact John directly on 0412 662 079.