Kytherian Society of California
Money raised has been used to purchase needed furnishings and equipment for the Gerokomio (old folks home) in Potamos. In addition, numerous musical instruments have been donated to the Philharmonic Orchestra on the island. Most recently a generous sum was donated to the Kytherian Cultural Association for ongoing cultural activities. Part of the sum was used to purchase an up-to-date large-format color printer, which is being used to produce prints, advertising material and posters for the cultural association and other organizations on the island.
Another area of interest of the organization is the promotion of our Greek heritage and education. This year we are proud to be offering our first education scholarship; The Anastasia Conomos Condas Scholarship, which has been created for students of Kytherian descent.
Under the leadership of Elaine Moulos, we are moving into a future requiring significant changes for our organization. We endeavor to increase our membership and recruit younger members to ensure that our organization is sustained for future generations.
Membership in the Kytherian Society of California is $30 per year.
Download an application form here:
Kytherian Society Membership Application
For more information on the Kytherian Society of California,
email Elaine Moulos or Vikki Vrettos Fraioli
Kythera, the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, also known as Cerigo is an island located in Greece between the southern coast of Peloponnesos and Crete.
The population of the island is about 3000 inhabitants, but Kytherians in Australia, USA, and throughout the world, number in the thousands.
The Kytherian Society of California was founded in Oakland, California, on January 5, 1950. Its purpose was "to promote the interests of citizens and residents of the United States originating from the Island of Cythera." Our humble beginnings started with a small faithful community of Kytherians gathering once a year to socialize and celebrate the Panigyri of the Myrtidiotisa at an annual luncheon.
For many years, one of our long standing, beloved presidents, Anastasia Conomos Condas, championed many causes on the island as well as connected with many Greek organizations throughout the Bay Area: The Hellenic Heritage Institute & Museum, The Center for Modern Greek Studies in San Francisco, the Greek-American Oral History Archive at San Francisco State University, Hellenic Federation of Northern California (UHAS), and various other organizations.
From our earliest beginnings, the society was concerned with raising money for various charitable causes on the island.
