Statutes of the Gortynian Association

Summary

The statute of the Gortynian Association establishes in Piraeus an organization for the union and cooperation of Gortynians living in Piraeus and elsewhere. Its purposes are practical, cultural, and historical: communication and assistance among members, support for public-benefit works in the province of Gortynia, collection and dissemination of folk songs, dances, and proverbs, research on Gortynian history, and publication of a special periodical. The statute regulates regular and honorary members, dues, the administrative board, elections, meetings, resources, donations, accountability, and the duties of officers. It also provides for an emblem, flag, annual ceremony and meal, a ban on political involvement, revision procedures, and asset distribution. If the association dissolves, its property is to support dowries for poor daughters of Gortynians.

Key Points

• Establishes a Gortynian association based in Piraeus.
• Aims at union, cooperation, communication, and aid.
• Supports public-benefit works in Gortynia.
• Promotes songs, dances, proverbs, and historical research.
• Regulates members, governance, funds, elections, and reporting.
• On dissolution, assets support poor Gortynian daughters.