PYA - Pancretan Association of America

Our Purpose

The Pancretan Youth of America (PYA) exists to support and unite young Cretans across the U.S. & Canada. Our mission is rooted in heritage, community, and service.

To promote and develop social and cultural relationships among Cretans and their descendants in the United States and Canada.
To promote and develop education through scholarships and other education initiatives.
To inspire philanthropic endeavors, including raising voluntary contributions and funds to distribute to recognized philanthropic institutions in the United States, Canada, and Crete.
To encourage patriotism among its members, including obedience to each member’s respective constitution and laws. The PYA also aims to instruct and encourage members that are not citizens to become citizens of their respective country.
To offer moral encouragement and legal assistance for the welfare of PYA members in need.
To cooperate with the PAA by promoting its activities and programs.
To encourage individuals who no longer qualify for membership to the PYA to become members of the PAA

President’s Message | Past PYA Presidents

PYA Spring Conference 2026 — Austin, Texas

Hosted by the PYA National Board

May 28–31, 2026

Registration

Early Bird (until April 15, 2026):
PYA Members: $130 | Non-Members: $150

Regular Prices (after April 15th, 2026):
PYA Members: $160 | Non-Members: $200

Register Here

Hotel Information

Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District
301 W 17th St, Austin, TX 78701

Book Your Room Here

Airport & Shuttle

Shuttles available from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
If you'd like a shuttle pickup, submit your arrival time through the form below.

Arrival Time Form

Musicians

Featuring:

Vaggelis Gkosmanis - Lyra Nikos Kroustalakis - Laouto Giorgos Mavrogiannakis - Guitar

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, May 28

Welcome Club Night from 9:00-10:30 @ Swift Fit Events - Theme: Mediterranean/Ibiza Club (blues, whites, patterns, etc) PM

Friday, May 29

Cretan Picnic (στο Τεχασ) @ The High Road at Dawson from 12:30-3:30 - Texas style BBQ
Afternoon activity at the river (optional)
Free-Night on the town

Saturday, May 30

PYA Meeting @ Hotel – 11:00 AM
Traditional Glendi @ Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Austin – 7:00 PM

Sunday, May 31

Breakfast and Goodbyes until Chicago!

Pancretan Youth Board (2025–2027)

Kostas Kambouris
President

Demetri Skoumbakis
VP East Coast

John Nikols
VP West Coast

Maria Gonedes
Treasurer

Antoni Kalogridis
General Secretary

Dimitri Karandrikas
Fundraising Chair

Maria Klostrakis
PR Chair

Anthony Katsanevas & Vasiliki Rousakis Cultural Co‑Chairs

Themis Kambouris & George Kouretas IT Co‑Chairs

George Tzitzikas
KRI‑KRI Editor

Yanni & Apostoli Hillas
Philanthropy

Olga Markogiannakis & Tasia Manassakis Youth Advisors

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Contact

For membership or event questions, contact PYA President Kostas Kambouris at:
kkambouris@pancretan.org