Greek Cypriots of NJ Held 2nd Annual Gala

The Greek Cypriots of New Jersey held a successful Cyprus Glendi on friday, March 3, 2023 at the Graycliff in New Jersey. The President, Despina Axiotakis along with Vice President Minas Antoniou, welcomed all the guests for joining them at their second annual glendi!  Mrs. Axiotakis gave a shout out and appreciation to all the young people from NEPOMAK and the CYP for taking part in this event. She also asked everyone to observe a moment of silence and prayer for the victims tragically killed at Tempe, Greece.

From left, Anastasia Lambrou, Anna Tannousis, Petroula Lambrou,, Councilman Stathis Theodoropoulos, Assemblyman Michael Tannousis, Pantelis Pantelides, Despina Axiotakis

Mr. Kyriacos Papastylianou, president of the Federation of Cypriot American Organizations congratulated the president, Despina Axiotakis and the board members for their commitment and dedication to promoting the Cyprus culture and wished everyone a wonderful time and asked everyone to continue to promote our customs and traditions.

The VIP/Board Members of the GCNY. From left: Andy Comodromos, Philip Christopher, John Papatheropontas (Board Member) Kyriacos Papastylianou (FCAO President) Consul General of Cyprus Michalis Firillas, Despina Axiotakis (president of Greek Cypriots of NJ) Board Members: Minas Antoniou, Georgia Constantinou, Rena Christie, Stelios Kyprianou

The Consul General of Cyprus Mr. Michalis Firillas addressed the guests and stated that he was glad to be with the Greek Cypriots of NJ for the first time and congratulated the president and board for a wonderful evening.  Mr. Firillas congratulated the new elected president of Cyprus Mr. Nicos Christodoulides.

Nicos Zittis, President of the Cyprus Children’s Fund, Eleni Pantelides, Anna Comodromos, Andy Comodromos, Maria Pappas George Alexandrou. Standing, Xenia Rakkou, Phytos Stratis

Mrs. Axiotakis and the Board express appreciation to the following for honoring us with their presence: PSEKA President, Mr. Philip Christopher, President of the Cyprus US Chamber of Commerce, Maria Pappas, President of Cyprus Children’s Fund, Nicos Zittis, Founding President  and President Emeritus of the Cyprus US Chamber of Commerce, Andy Comodromos,  Commissioner of Public Works of NJ Dr. Zenon Christodoulou, Assemblyman Michael Tannousis, Councilman Stathis Theodoropoulos,  President of Salamis, Mr. Stathis Zambas and all it’s members, many members of the FCAO and Nepomak (youth divisions of the fcao )and members of the Cyprus Young Professionals of the Cyprus US Chamber of Commerce.  Thank you one and all!

From left, Dr Zenon Christodoulou, Philip Christopher, Consul General Michael Firillas, despina Axiotakis, kyriacos Papastylianou, Tasos Zambas, Nicos Paphitis, Martinos Kyprianou

She also thanked Major Sponsors, Maria Pappas, Comodromos Associates, P.A., Spyros Kyprianou, FCAO, American Network Solutions, Savas Tsivicos, Loucas Restaurant, Matthews Colonial Diner, Georgia Constantinou, Gotham City Diner, Hibernia Diner, Lampousa Cypriot American Association, Pompton Queen Diner, Connie Manola of  M&T Bank, Pancyprians of Staten Island “Aphrodite”, Marc Demetriou And Alma Bank! Thank you all for your generous support.

Members of NEPOMAC

Gifts were provided  to the guests by Idalio Foods limited ad 776 Deluxe Foods. Mrs. Axiotakis thanked Harris Enotiades for his generous donations.