The KAV is delighted to name Perth-based Marilyn Tsolakis as the 2023 Kastellorizian of the Year. Marilyn Tsolakis has made an exceptional contribution to Kastellorizian communities both in …
G’Day Sailor, Goodnight Sailor – Anzac Day 2023
By Florence Livery My father had a tortuous World War II experience. Whilst serving in the Royal Australian Navy, Able Seaman Panos Livery, was on this merry-go-round, going …
About Nik Spartels
Nik Spartels is a luxury residential and commercial builder (director of West Point Properties) who has been coming to the club since he was a young boy. He …
About Marcia Xenitelis
Marcia Xenitelis works in the field of organisational transformation and overcoming resistance to change. The author of several manuals on this topic that have sold in more than …
About Justin Mastores
Justin Mastores has been Managing Partner of Melbourne based financial advisory firm Rees Group for 17 years. He brings a broad financial and commercial experience to our committee, …
2022 Kastellorizian of the Year, Lilliane Gomatos
The KAV is thrilled to announce that Lilliane Gomatos has been awarded Kastellorizian of the Year for 2022. We look forward to celebrating her achievements with our Kazzie …
About Peter Andrinopoulos
Professionally Peter Andrinopoulos has been working for almost 30 years to support the Greek Community. He has worked for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, the National Centre for Hellenic Studies …
How To Use Zoom for Kazzie Connect events
For those not up to computer Zoom technology, please ask someone you know to assist. Most mobiles, tablets and computers can be set up quickly to connect with …
About Phillippa Adgemis
Phillippa works in Education and in the past has dabbled in Music and Theatre. She has co-authored a series of children’s picture storybooks with her cousin Michele Kiosoglous, …
About Lena Coates
Lena is the current Vice-President of the Kastellorizian Association, the previous Company Secretary, a long-standing Committee member, and has 30 years of involvement as an active member. Lena …
About Christine Mastores
Christine Mastores (nee Karpouzis aka Karis) has a long association with the KAV serving on many committees, commencing with the Castellorizian Ladies Society in 1969, and then Assistant Secretary …
About Freda Miriklis
Freda is a proven leader, with 25 years of international development experience. She is a recognised strategist delivering effective business coalitions focused on women’s economic empowerment and provides …
Letter of Thanks from the Principal of the Santrapeia School on Kastellorizo (English)
“We would like to thank you very much for your support in order to implement the program “The Tipping Point” during the current school year. The program will …
Press Release
The Kastellorizian Association of Victoria is to be congratulated for funding the Santrapeia School on Kastellorizo to become the 14th school to participate in the Tipping Point online education program supported …
About George Kailis
George Kailis is a distinguished businessman and philanthropist who has resided in Melbourne for the last 30 years. He was born in Perth in 1957 and regularly visits …
Phil Kafcaloudes
Dr Phil Kafcaloudes is an author and broadcast journalist who presented the breakfast program on the ABC’s Radio Australia for nine years, broadcasting across the Pacific and Asia. …
Andrew Liveris AO – KOY 2021
Global business leader, entrepreneur and philanthropist Mr Andrew N Liveris, a well-known businessman, entrepreneur and philanthropist on a global scale, has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to the international …
St Constantine and St Helen Day 2021
The annual Sts Constantine and Helen Celebration was held at Lemnos Tavern on Sunday 23rd May. Guest of honour was Mr Emmanuel Kakavelakis, the Consul General for Greece …
Seniors Mothers’ Day Luncheon 2021
The Seniors held their annual Mother’s Day luncheon at the Emerald Hotel in South Melbourne on Wednesday 5th May. The event was beautifully organised by the Seniors President …
Remembering the Disko
by Connie Gregory The custom of greeting guests with Kerasma (welcoming treats) is a Greek tradition, which more often than not these days might be cake and tea/coffee, …
kastellorizo – poem by Komninos Zervos
my family came, my family came, from kastellorizobeen living in the land of oz, for eighty years or sothey called them refs they called them wogs, they called …
Eulogy – Peter Augustes
6/07/1931 – 25/09/2020 Eulogy Today the eight grandchildren of Emmanuel Augustes and Flora Georgiou would like to pay their respects to our beloved Uncle Peter who died peacefully …
Eulogy – Andrew Xenitelis
28.02.1929 (Akrasi, Lesvos – 27.09.2020 Andrew was born in Akrasi, Lesvos in 1929. He completed High school in Plomari and soon after arrived in Australia by plane aged …
Eulogy – Christina Pavlou (nee Papacotis)
PAVLOU Christina (nee Papacotis)26.10.1935 – 02.10.2020 EULOGY Christina Papacotis was born in Sydney NSW on 26th October 1935. She was the third child of Jim and Nina Papacotis. …
A Tribute To Vera Gillard – 1/11/1920 – 13/02/2020
Click here to read a eulogy by her son Alistair.
KOY Dinner 2019
The annual Kastellorizian of the Year dinner honouring Freda Miriklis, Kastellorizian of the Year 2019 was held at the clubrooms on 12 October. Again it was a glittering …
KOY 2019 – Freda Miriklis
Freda Miriklis is a high-level advocate, strategist and humanitarian with 25 years of international development experience. The depth and breadth of Freda’s achievements is extraordinary and covers a …
St Constantine & Helen’s Day May 2019 – at the Club
The Kazzie Club held a luncheon to celebrate the feast day of our Patron saints, Constantine and Helen, on 26 May 2019 at the clubrooms. It was an …
The Origins of the Kastellorizian Costume (Talk by Geoffrey Conaghan)
Full information on the event is available at this link.
KOY 2018 event a huge success: “Night on Kastellorizo” captures hearts and minds
An event with “body and soul”: One of several life-size images projected throughout the evening on the building walls, giving the feeling of sitting harbour-side and enjoying a …
Support from young people
The club has appointed three Youth Representatives who are keen to work on initiatives for our young people. A European correspondent has also been appointed. Details in our e-bulletin EB33 …
KOY 2018 – Basil Zempilas
Perth media identity named Kastellorizian of the Year 2018 High-profile Perth based Australian television and radio presenter and sports commentator Basil Zempilas has been named Kastellorizian of the …
Bursting at the seams!
KAV St Constantine and St Helen’s feast day at the Kazzie Club 2018 inspires all. Report from Dr George Stabelos Please visit our gallery here for a …
Saints Constantine & Helen Day at the Club, May, 2018 and VCE & KYA Awards
The Kazzie Club celebrated the feast day of our Patron Saints, Constantine and Helen, on 27 May at the Clubrooms. VCE recognition awards were presented to Sophia Alexandra …
KAV Luncheon at Philhellene, February 2018
The first KAV function for 2018 was a grand day, with excellent Cretan style food, drinks, and great atmosphere. Nikos and Andonis Xylouris (members of the world-famous Xylouris …
Repairs to Club Building
Over the Christmas/New Year period 2017/2018 urgent repairs to the section of the KAV building, which is currently leased to Persian Carpet Warehouse, were completed. A tremendous effort …
KOY Dinner 2017
The annual KOY Dinner honouring Kastellorizian of the Year 2017, Christine Dimer, was held at the KAV clubrooms. It was a glittering occasion. Details of the event in …
2017 Christine Dimer
President of the Kastellorizian Seniors Citizens Club for the past decade, Christine Dimer is well-known to the Kastellerizian community for her work. “Christine Dimer embodies ‘philotimo’ as evidenced …
Fundraiser for Kastellorizo, July 2017
On 28th July the Rotary Club of Kew in association with the Rotary Club of Rhodes, and our Club, held a Greek Tavern Night fundraising dinner at …
VCE & KYA Awards, 2017
On 28th May 2017, at the clubrooms, VCE and Kazzie Young Achiever Awards were presented to: VCE Award Jack Bisas Kazzie Young Achiever Awards Dr Nicholas Paltoglou Adriana …
Art Preview April 2017
Four Greek-Australian Artists invited our members to an exclusive preview of their exhibition at Steps Gallery in Carlton, in April. The exhibiting artists were Frixos Ioannides, Mary Raphael, …
Cooking Class April 2017
The first cooking class for Kazzies and friends was held at the George Calombaris Restaurant “Hellenic Republic” in Kew. In a word the event was “fantastic” with lots …
Events planned for 2017
Dates have been set for the following events in 2017. Please mark your calendars. 3 February at 8.00 pm Book launch of the first in a series of …
Seniors Christmas Lunch 2016
On the 7th December, 2016, the Seniors held a very successful Christmas function at Mesh, Crown Promenade. Attendance was very good and the food was delicious and plentiful.
Christmas Party for Kids 2016
The Children’s Christmas Party was held at Phoenix Park in East Malvern on Sunday 4 December on a hot day – a wonderful venue with airconditioning, and a …
Eulogy for Peggy Zervos
We join together today to celebrate the life of a truly beautiful and loving lady, Peggy Zervos who passed away on Monday 24 October 2016. Peggy was born …
Seniors Lunch, July 2016
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KOY 2004 – Dr. Nick Lolatgis
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KOY Dinner Dance 2016
KOY DINNER AT YIANNI’S 2016 Kastellorizian of the Year 2016 an inspirational role model (For Allan Cresswell’s background see this article.) The Kastellorizian of the Year (KOY), Perth genealogist, …
KOY 2016 – Mr Allan (Agapitos) Creswell
Perth Genealogist is Kastellorizian of the Year 2016 Visit our Gallery for photographs from the award presentation dinner at Yianni’s Tavern, Kew, on 8th October 2016. (Coming soon). …
AGM Minutes – 2015
KASTELLORIZIAN ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA MINUTES OF 90th AGM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sunday 6 November 2015 Meeting open 2:30 p.m. Committee members present President Nick Lolatgis Treasurer Christine …
Eulogy for Nina Kyriakos
Nina (nee Koutsoukis) Kyriakos Born: 21st May 1924 Fremantle, Western Australia Died: 6th September 2015 Age: 91 years THE LADY Today we would like to honour the …
Art and Greek Wine – 7 August 2016
Michael Piperoglou of Cosmic Wines (left) and President Dr Nick Lolatgis at the Greek Wine and Art event. The Kazzie Club organised a very pleasant afternoon of Art and …
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