Peter Gardiakos, President of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA), has announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming Administrative Council elections for 2025/2026.
In a statement shared on Facebook, Mr Gardiakos reflected on his eight years of service, which included four years as Treasurer and the last two as President.
“Thank you to all of you for your unwavering support during this time. It is this very support that has allowed me to foster a culture of collaboration and assemble a dedicated team that has become the driving force of our historic organisation,” he wrote.
Gardiakos shared that his decision came after careful consideration during the Christmas and New Year break.
“I believe now is the right time for me to take a step aside and hand over to the next generation, to build upon the strong foundation we have established,” he said.
Gardiakos further expressed gratitude to the community, volunteers, sponsors, and staff for their support, and conveyed his confidence in the organisation’s future.
“I am confident that the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia is in a strong position, and I look forward to supporting the next generation of community leaders as they steer our Community into the future,” he concluded.
The GOCSA Electoral Committee has announced that elections to appoint the new Administrative Council will take place on Saturday, January 11, at the Olympic Hall, 288 Franklin Street, Adelaide. The polling station will be open from 9am to 6pm.
Eligibility criteria require candidates to be financial members of the association for at least six months prior to the election call and to have their 2025 membership fees paid.
The current Vice President of GOCSA Peter Gonis is expected to lead a new ticket, which will be announced shortly.
