The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA) appointed its new Board of Directors on Tuesday, 14 January 2025, during a meeting held at the Community’s offices. The event was attended by the 15 newly elected candidates, as well as the Electoral and Supervisory Committees, marking the beginning of a new leadership chapter for the Community.
The newly appointed Board members for the 2025-26 term are:
- President: Peter Ppiros (Παναγιώτης Ππύρος)
- Vice President: Stan Salagaras (Σταν Σαλαγάρας)
- General Secretary: Sylvia Casoudakis (Αργυρώ Κασουδάκη)
- Assistant Secretary: Sophie Diamandi (Σοφία Διαμαντή)
- Treasurer: Emanuel Frossinakis (Εμμανουήλ Φροσσινάκης)
- Assistant Treasurer: Argiro Terzakis (Αργυρώ Τεριζάκη)
- Members: Penny Anagnostou (Πέννυ Αναγνώστου), Nickolas “Nick” Psarianos (Νικόλαος Ψαριανός), Athanasios Koutelas (Κουτελάς Αθανάσιος), Arthas Flabouris (Άθας Φλαμπούρης), Arthur Galantomos (Αθανάσιος Γαλαντόμος), Peter Gonis (Παναγιώτης Γκόνης), Eleni Mermingis (Ελένη Μερμίγκη), Vasilios “Bill” Pantelis (Βασίλειος Παντέλης), Nicholas Glaros (Νικόλαος Γλάρος).
In a statement following the election, President Peter Ppiros congratulated the candidates for their active participation in the electoral process and expressed his commitment to the challenges ahead. “I congratulate all candidates for their participation in the electoral process, and I wish all those elected strength and success in the difficult task we have undertaken,” President Ppiros said.
He further emphasized the key priorities of the new Board, which will focus on rebuilding unity within the community, safeguarding the financial health of GOCSA, ensuring the smooth operation of the community’s churches, and upholding the democratic values and property of the organization in alignment with its constitution. “It will take a lot of hard voluntary work from all of us,” he remarked, acknowledging the work ahead.
In addition to addressing the immediate goals of the Board, President Ppiros assured members that ecclesiastical issues would be approached transparently and with thorough consultation with the community members. He stressed the importance of open dialogue and shared decision-making.
The President also announced a significant initiative aimed at preserving the Greek language and culture within the community. He confirmed that all meetings of the new Administrative Council would adopt a bilingual format, incorporating both English and Greek. This step reflects the Board’s commitment to keeping the Greek language alive and fostering a deeper connection to the community’s cultural heritage.
With these priorities in place, the new Board of Directors is ready to lead GOCSA into the future, fostering a united and prosperous community for the years to come.
