Pan Arcadian Federation of America Elects Evangelia Sourounis as President, Ushering in a New Era Focused on the Next Generation
Posted by estiator at 25 November, at 09 : 36 AM Print
Elmhurst, Illinois — The Pan Arcadian Federation of America (PFA) marked a historic moment at its 76th Annual National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, by recently electing Evangelia G. Sourounis, PharmD, as its new President—signaling a renewed focus on empowering the next generation of Arcadians.
The convention’s theme, “Nea Genia – The Next Generation,” captured the spirit of progress, unity, and youth engagement that defined the four-day November gathering of delegates, youth representatives, and community leaders from across the United States.
“This year’s convention theme, Nea Genia – The Next Generation, reflects our commitment to empowering youth and ensuring their voices shape the future of the Pan Arcadian Federation of America,” stated newly elected President Evangelia Sourounis.
“The 76th National Convention was a tremendous success, bringing together chapters from across the country. Building on this momentum, my vision is to strengthen our Federation, expand engagement, and create opportunities that inspire and connect the next generation of Arcadians,” she exclaimed.
Adamantia Siomos- PFA executive secretary
George K Sourounis -past PFA president and Chairman Board of Trustees
Evangelia G Sourounis – new PFA President
George Xerakias – 1st PFA Vice President
Newly Elected Pan Arcadian Leadership takes oath of office during conference.
Board of Directors
President: Evangelia G. Sourounis (IL)
1st Vice President: George Xerakias (NY)
2nd Vice President: James Rigopoulos (CA)
3rd Vice President: Dr. John Sarantopoulos (IL)
Secretary: John Bournazos (CA)
Treasurer: John Vemis (MA)
Legal Advisor: Ted Diamantopoulos, Esq (IL)
Youth Director: Nikitas Tampakis (PA)
District Governors
· Eastern District: Christos Vournas
· Midwest District: Konstantinos Labrakis
· Western District: Alexander Mallas
Board of Trustees
Chairman: George Sourounis (IL)
Members: Angeliki Vournas (NY, Outgoing President), Andreas Papantoniou (IL, Former President), Angelo Mitrousias (IL), Tasos Giannikopoulos (IL), Demetrios Filios (NY), Theofanis Mitsinikos (NY), Francine Matrangos (UT), Kostas Kapogiannis (CA)
Evangelos Potakis -Past PFA President
Amgeliki Vournas – Outgoing PFA President
Hospital Committee
· Chair: Demetrios Filios
· Members: George Anastasopoulos, John Hilaris, Panos Papandoniou
Auditing Committee
· Chair: Sotos Mareskes
· Members: Athena Lykouretzos, Andreas Syrengelas, Kiki Pilafas
Convention Highlights
Hosted by the Midwest District, the four-day early November convention featured sessions on youth mentorship, cultural preservation, and leadership development, culminating in the Grand Banquet at Fountain Blue in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Special Awards
Distinguished honorees included Past President Evangelos Potakis, who received the Theodoros Kolokotronis Award, and Mr. Emmanuel Koubarakis, Consul General of Greece in Chicago, honored with the Alexandros Papanastasiou Award for his contributions to the Greek-American community.
The Nea Genia theme resonated deeply with participants, highlighting the importance of uniting generations and inspiring young leaders to carry forward Arcadian and Hellenic traditions.
Looking Ahead: The Vision for a Stronger Federation
Under President Sourounis’s leadership, the Federation will focus on five key initiatives.
PFA Goals and Vision:
Expand membership through outreach and partnerships with Greek-American churches and organizations.
Modernize communications with an updated website, newsletters, and mobile platforms.
Empower youth through mentorship, cultural exchanges, and leadership programs.
Preserve Arcadian heritage through events, lectures, and digital archives.
Advance philanthropy by expanding scholarships and community programs.
“The Pan Arcadian Federation stands at a new chapter in its proud history,” Sourounis noted. “Our mission is to unite generations of Arcadians—honoring our past while innovating for the future.”
About the Pan Arcadian Federation of America
Founded in 1931 in New York, the Pan Arcadian Federation of America (PFA) is one of the oldest Hellenic-American organizations. Its mission is to preserve Arcadian heritage, foster educational and cultural exchange, and support philanthropic efforts in both the United States and Greece.
Website: www.panarcadian.us
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