GYA General Assembly Meeting

Τhe Greek Yachting Association (GYA) held its annual General Assembly Meeting (GAM) for 2015 on Thursday January 14th, 2016 at the Yacht Club of Greece in Mikrolimano Piraeus.

GAM 2015 began with opening and welcoming remarks of GYA Board President, Mr. Michael Skoulikidis. He concluded his remarks by reading names of MEDYS corporate sponsors in 2015 and thanking GYA Members and Sponsors for their support and financial contributions.

He presented GYA'S Annual Report and reviewed the achievements, activities and events of the Association from 2014 to the end of 2015.

Following GYA President's report, Mrs.Amelie Panagakos Τreasurer of the Greek Yachting Association presented the Treasurer’s Report which reflected GYA's growth and financial activity of the year.

Finally, the Secretary General, Mr. Ioannis Kourounis, presented the draft of the revised articles of the Association's Statute, which was approved by the members.

In closing the General Assembly President Mr. Michael Skoulikidis warmly thanked Mr.Marios Korkolis from Elinoil S.A, for their continued support over the years and officially announced Elinoil’s Golden Sponsorship at MEDYS 2016.

As for the Greek New Year’s tradition, the Association proceeded on serving the Vasilopita cake, which contains a hidden coin or trinket which gives good luck to the receiver.

Subsequently the closure of the General Assembly Meeting the Greek Yachting Association hosted a seminar of <<Requirements for chartering in the Mediterranean: Spain, France & Monaco, Italy, Croatia, Montenegro and Turkey>>presided over by Mr. Yannis Sideris of the law firm Yannis Markogiannis and Associates.

The General Assembly provided the opportunity to promote and enhance collegial and professional relationships among members of the Association and to build confidence in members’ knowledge and abilities. Founded in 2013, GYA is the premier National Association representing the yacht charter profession, ensuring that the industry’s views are effectively communicated to key audiences, and authorities at regional, national, and international level. Beginning with 22 original members, GYA has grown to 44 members from countries around the world. The continued support of our members has been and will continue to be pivotal in our success. Many thanks to all our members who have attended the 2015 General Assembly Meeting and best wishes for a Happy 2016!