On the first of January, 1916, the Ipirotes of Chicago took steps to form a benevolent association composed of the natives of Ipiros.

The meeting was held in the Knights of Pythias Hall at 92nd Street and Cottage Grove Avenue. It was decided that the club should be called the "St. Nicholas Club".

A committee was chosen to write a charter, enlist new members, and, in other words, undertake all the various duties necessary to form a new organization. The names of the men are.....

The names of the charter members are also listed below.....