Youth, equality and transparency: Focus of Greek Orthodox Community of SA’s new President

·

Following the results from the December 11 elections this year, the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia Inc. (GOCSA) has announced their Administrative Council and the appointment of two new positions on the Executive Committee.

The 15 newly elected members, along with members from the Electoral Committee, met on Tuesday, December 13 and Thursday, December 15 to announce the new Executive Committee for the 2023-2024 term.

Executive Committee:

  • President: Peter Gardiakos.
  • Vice President: Stephanie Skordas.
  • Vice President: Peter Gonis.
  • General Secretary: Smaro Skordas.
  • Assistant Secretary: Chloe-Roxanne Kourakis Germanos
  • Treasurer: Peter Psaroulis
  • Assistant Treasurer: George Vasilias.

Board Members:

  • Helen Chrisakis.
  • Philip Galantomos.
  • Hellas Lucas.
  • Anastasia Mavrides.
  • Eleni Mermingis.
  • John Ninos.
  • Sandra Sifis.
  • George Vlahos.

In a press release, GOCSA said the two newly created Vice-Presidency positions will allow the organisation to streamline and strengthen its approach to Public Relations, Community Engagement and Government Relations.

GOCSA President, Peter Gardiakos, said that the new Board Members will bring a wealth of experience and skills to the organisation during this time of much-needed transformative growth.

Front row L to R: Anastasia Mavrides, Chloe Germanos Kourakis, Helen Chrisakis, Smaro Skordas, Stephanie Skordas. Centre Row L to R: Philip Galantomos, Alexandra Scounos Sifis, George Vasilias, Eleni Mermingis, Hellas Lucas, John Ninos and Back Row L to R: Peter Psaroulis, Peter Gardiakos, George Vlahos, Peter Gonis.

“Our board’s focus will be to strengthen the foundations, bring back our youth, bring back equal agenda, bring back transparency and bring back open dialogue with our members,” Mr Gardiakos told The Greek Herald.

Vice President Peter Gonis added that GOCSA “want to create positive and strong relationships with our community and with other multicultural organisations.”

“Our 3rd and 4th generation Greeks today have more Australian values than ever before. We too need to adapt to that, but we need to do so in a respectful manner that preserves our history, our language, and our culture. The role our community plays is now more important than ever,” Mr Gonis said. 

“This Board is armed and ready to get on with the challenges ahead. We want to ensure our community is stronger and more vibrant than ever before.”

This sentiment was echoed by GOCSA’s other Vice President, Stephanie Skordas, who said the Community’s focus moving forward will be on how to improve community engagement and foster media engagement.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Madison Stefanis’ journey to building a multi-million dollar business

At just 23, Madison Stefanis has transformed her passion for vintage cameras into a thriving $4 million business.

Tahlia Kokkinis secures place in the Australian Open girls’ singles quarterfinals

Young tennis sensation Thalia Kokkinis has prevailed in the Australian Open girls' singles third round against the UK's Brooke Anna Black.

Greek Australians named among the most influential people of the past six decades

The Australian has named 60 individuals who have significantly shaped Australian life over the past six decades.

Evangelia Stivactas inspires young women to get fit with free group tennis sessions

Are you a young woman in Sydney who’s looking to make new friends, stay fit and get healthy mentally and physically?

New Greek restaurant Astoria Bar Kè Grill opens in South Yarra

South Yarra has welcomed a new addition with the opening of Astoria Bar Kè Grill, offering traditional dishes with a modern twist.

You May Also Like

Greece’s Deputy Tourism Minister: ‘Greece and Australia have strong ties thanks to the diaspora’

The Deputy Minister of Tourism in Greece, Sofia Zacharaki, expects a noticeably better tourist season in 2021, she reveals to The Greek Herald.

Greek bishop charged for public homophobic rant appeals conviction

In 2015, Bishop Amvrosios of Kalavryta posted a homophobic rant online, as Greece was debating a civil partnership bill that eventually passed on December 22 that year.  “Spit...

Postal voting takes spotlight in Greece’s New Year legislative agenda

Pavlos Marinakis unveiled the priority bills set to kick off the new legislative year, emphasising the introduction of a postal voting system.