PanCretan Association of America

The purpose of the Association shall be: 1. To promote and develop social ethnic and cultural relationships and mutuality among all Cretans and their descendants residing in the United States and Canada. 2. To promote and develop education through scholarships and otherwise; to raise voluntary contribution and funds and to distribute such funds to legally recognized philanthropic institutions and educational, charitable, or cultural purposes. 3. To inspire and encourage loyalty and devotion to each member to his adopted country and its flag, obedience of its constitution and laws and to instruct and encourage non citizen members to become citizens of their respective countries. 4. To give such moral encouragement and assistance as necessary to the members and Chapters of the Association. 5. To promote throughout the world, and especially in the United States of America, a better and more comprehensive understanding of Crete and its history and culture.