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well as Fourth of July “red-white-blue” desserts and
cakes. Vrasto and Pilafi were served after midnight.
Once again, the Akron dance group entertained the
guests, followed by music and dancing that continued past midnight, marking the conclusion of a most
memorable 2013 PAA convention in Akron.
Be sure to order your commemorative album for
more details on the convention. The album will include exclusive interviews with the Archbishop of
Crete and dignitaries in attendance. You can view
photographs at 2013 PAA National Convention Photo Page. Visit http://jaywise.zenfolio.com/paa-2013
The password is “akron.”
On behalf of the members of the Akron Cretan Association, thank you for supporting our efforts to
host the 43rd Biennial National Convention. K
Sincerely,
Noula Kountis, Convention Chairperson; Mike E.
Detorakis, Convention Co-Chairperson; Demetri
Kountis, Akron Cretan Association President
Special Re
around the world this year, 100 dancers joined to dance
the “sygano” and in “spirit” Eleftherios Venizelos, as
portrayed by Dr. John Nathenas of New York, led the
line of dancers. President John Manos expressed his
gratitude to the Akron Cretan Association for hosting
the convention. Together with his wife Elena, President Manos thanked his board for their service during
his presidency. He also recognized all current and new
Great Benefactors of the PAA and presented special
outstanding achievement awards to selected members
of his board. The PYA Dance Group from San Francisco performed and then music and dancing continued
throughout the evening.
The PAA business meetings of the convention concluded Thursday afternoon. On this day, the PAA voted on bylaws and resolutions. Cretan hospitality continued during Farewell Night. The traditional “glendi,”
along with the swearing-in ceremony of the new PAA
and PYA Boards, was held at the Greek Community
Center. His Eminence Archbishop Eirineos, on behalf of the Archdiocese of Crete, offered as a gift to
the PAA a bible translated into Modern Greek, which
was (and will be going forward) used to administer
the oath of office. Newly elected PAA President John
Sargetis, thanked all who volunteered, supported
and attended the 43rd Biennial Convention. Newly
elected PYA President Katerina Makridakis thanked
the outgoing PYA President Christos Marangoudakis
and introduced the new PYA board. Newly elected
Women’s Executive Director Zaharoula Marmatakis
congratulated the organizing committees, the Akron chapter, all the volunteers and everyone who attended the convention. Noula Kountis thanked the
Akron Executive Committee members, the members
of the Akron Cretan Association, sponsors, former
District 3 Governor Stelios Vitakis, and newly elected
District 3 Governor Maria Vamvakis. Special thanks
were extended to the George Varouh Cretan Club of
Cleveland, the Knossos Chapter of Canton, Ohio, the
Evangelos Peroulakis/Mikis Theodorakis Association
of Youngstown-Warren Chapter, and the Pittsburgh
Arkadi-Maleme Chapter for the pastries and baked
goods provided each morning for the business meetings and delegates. Special recognition was given to
John Feotis, Steve Saviolis, Lee Kipper, Liberty Spataro and Kostas Stamatakis who, as young children,
attended the 1938 Sixth National Convention hosted
in Akron, Ohio. PAA members and friends enjoyed
Cretan delicacies, loukoumades and lixnarakia, as
Convention Executive Committee Members
Toula Elefter, Secretary
Jerry Livadas, Treasurer/Finance
Tony Tsarouhas, Sponsorships/Finance
Steve Elefter, Album/Raffle
Kalliope Kamvouris, Registration
Jason and Patty Nicolacakis, Website/Facebook/Advertising
John Poleondakis, Transportation
John E. Manos, Security
Cleo Manos, Koula Detorakis, Chrysoula
Catsoulakis, Pastries
Mike E. Detorakis and George J. Detorakis,
Entertainment/Audio
Event Chairpersons
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