The Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia stressed unity and collaboration in their general meeting last week.
Outgoing president Nikolaos Chrissostomidis took the time to introduce the new president, Panayioti (Peter) Stefanidis to members and mentioned how important the passing of the recognition of the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides in the NSW parliament was in his time as president.
Mr Stefanidis took the time to honour the outgoing president but also stressed the importance of reunifying the Federation’s executive committee and begin strengthening ties between all associations Australia wide.
The Pontic Foundation of Australia “Panayia Soumela” president Mr Onoufrios Gorozidis committed to bridging the gap between the Federation and the Foundation during the meeting.
Newly elected executive committee members include vice president, Peter Papoulidis, Leon Tsongas as the new secretary and Athina Lazaridou as the new treasurer.