Anthony Koutoufides visits the Greek Centre ahead of upcoming mayoral challenge
Source: NEOS KOSMOS
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) played host to former AFL star Anthony Koutoufides, giving him a tour of the Greek Centre ahead of his challenge in Melbourne’s upcoming mayoral race.
Koutoufides was warmly welcomed by the GCM President, Bill Papastergiadis OAM, with the Director of the Greek Centre, Jorge Menidis, and the Greek Centre’s Venue and Event Manager, Antonia Tsamis, also present at the meeting.
The former Carlton player, who is running as an independent candidate, was given a tour of the Greek Centre and received an overview of the GCM’s cultural and educational activities.
The GCM President elaborated on the various events they organise (hosting over 100 annually) as part of their aim to preserve and celebrate Hellenism within the diaspora.
He remarked on their pleasure in hosting the mayoral candidate at the Greek Centre.
“We are excited to discuss his initiatives. We also shared our thoughts on how we can improve the city, particularly in recognising the relevance and importance of the Greek Community in this vibrant, cosmopolitan, multicultural city,” Papastergiadis said.
“Key matters identified included maintaining city street events, supporting precinct programs, and cutting red tape for events and businesses.”
Koutoufides expressed his joy in meeting with the organisation, saying:
“What they’ve achieved with the Greek Community is unbelievable, especially maintaining the presence on Lonsdale Street, which means so much to us, including my Greek heritage.”
This organisation is producing so many great and important events, and we need to support them as much as possible…Thank you so much for what you’ve done for the community, and I look forward to our future relationship—once I become Lord Mayor.”
The former Carlton footballer was presented with a book detailing the history of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria, from its foundation up to 1972.
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