The Pallaconian Brotherhood Leonidas of Melbourne hosted its annual Elliniko Glendi on Saturday 1 October 2016. The event occurred at the Pallaconian Brotherhood community hall in Brunswick.
The Leonidas Elliniko Glendi has fast become one of Melbourne’s Australian Hellenic great events which is a must attend by the ‘Who’s Who’ in the Australian Greek Community. Seats on the night were filled to capacity and many were turned away. The Youth Dancing group performed on a number of occasions followed by the guests. A wide range of raffle prizes were donated anonymously, accompanied by good food, wine, great company created the appropriate atmosphere.
The master of ceremonies was Mary Tsaganas the Pallaconian Brotherhood promotions officer, while the Pallaconian Brotherhood’s president Peter Adamis, awarded the 2016 VIP guests with honorary plaques for their contribution to Australian Hellenic community with emphasis on Melbourne Victoria.
A special plaque was presented to Kon Deves, the Neos Kosmos photo Journalist who has covered many of the Australian Hellenic Community events throughout his career. Mr Adamis said that he wanted the Pallaconian Brotherhood community to be the first of many to recognise Con Deves outstanding service.
“It was a magnificent night is all that I can say at the moment,” the president enthused, “We have tried to capture the atmosphere to a time period going back to the 1950 and 1960 where the Australian Hellenic Community was beginning to lay roots into the Australian society and thus strengthening the fabric of Australia. I would like to think that we Australians of Lakonian heritage have contributed to the longevity, economic security and institutions while calling Australia home”.
This was Mr Adamis’ last event as president and is stepping down after two years in the role, saying that “Two to three years is sufficient time to make an impact and leave behind a legacy of which others may emulate using different concepts and ideas that were in line with the spirit of the constitution.”
The 2014 – 2016 Committee of Management comprised of: Peter Adamis, Stavroula (Zouzoulas) Psarakis, Kon Glekas, John Panagiotakakos, Ken Tsirigotis, George Spanos, Mary Tsaganas, Perry Bakolias, John Karavitis, Peter Roumpos, Avgustina Torcello, Harry Spanos, Dimitra Roumeliotis, Sam Mihelakos, Steve Tsaganas, Jim Bakis, Petros Gouvousis and Stacey Kanellakos.