GAS end of year a great success as membership extends past 500

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The Greek-Australian Society (GAS) officially welcomed Member number 500 as part of End of Year  celebrations at the latest sold-out networking event at the Balmain Hotel in Sydney on Friday, December 6.  

GAS Members, friends and supporters from across the country and overseas gathered to connect in person for the final time in 2024, a year in which GAS has expanded its Mentoring Program to the biggest yet, formed the Pharos Alliance in NSW and elected its first President based in Queensland.  

GAS Board, John Georgaklis, George Mpliokas, Eleni Tatsis, Constance Piperides (L-R)
GAS Board, John Georgaklis, George Mpliokas, Eleni Tatsis, Constance Piperides (L-R)

GAS co-Founder and Secretary, George Mpliokas addressed attendees and thanked everyone for their  wonderful endorsement to a new community of Greek Australians, with young people, fresh ideas and a commitment to inclusion key to the GAS ethos. 

Consul-General of Greece in Sydney, Yannis Mallikourtis spoke about the need for young Greek Australians to embrace their culture and congratulated GAS on moving from strength to strength, setting  a new paradigm for Greek Australians to connect with their identity and with each other. 

Consul-General of Greece in Sydney, Yannis Mallikourtis
Consul-General of Greece in Sydney, Yannis Mallikourtis.

Prior to concluding the night’s formalities, the GAS team also welcomed and congratulated Johanna Volos  as Member 500, marking an historic milestone in Greek Australian community participation and signifying the deep resonance of GAS’ initiatives and ideals across the country. 

This event marked the final chapter in the 2024 calendar year, with GAS’ Annual General Meeting  scheduled to be held in January.

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