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ATA committee and members held a successful fundraising events in New York and New Jersey to raise funds for the mega event, 10th ATA Conference and Youth Convention conducted by American Telugu Association (ATA) on July 3rd, 4th and 5th 2008 in Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey.
The events were a huge success with a large turnout of Telugu community from all over New York, New Jersey and near by states. Attendees showed lot of enthusiasm and interest for the ATA conference and the elaborate arrangements and activities showed a small glimpse of festivities at the main event to be held in Prudential Center, New Jersey.
Both the events were attended by prominent members and ATA leaders. ATA President Chandra Reddy Gavva, president elect Jithender Reddy, conference convener Balaram Pammi, National Coordinator Vijaypal Reddy, board member and big supporter of ATA Pailla Malla Reddy attended this function along with most of the board of trustees, standing committee and conference committee members. Several ATA trustees, past presidents and other ATA members traveled from different corners of the country to attend these events.
New York event was on March 7th in Marriott Hotel, Long Island and it was organized by ATA NY regional coordinator Chinnababu Reddy with advise and support from Pailla Malla Reddy. Balaram Pammi, Stanley Reddy, Pradeep Samala, Srinivas Reddy and several local ATA members helped in organizing this event.
Fundraised event was followed by ATA Board meeting on March 8 to discuss preparations for the ATA conference. Board of Trustees from all over the country arrived in New York for this event. ATA standing committee and board of trustees discussed overall ATA activities followed by meeting of chairs and co-chairs of all conference committees. All the teams showed lot of enthusiasm and preparedness for the 10th ATA Conference and Youth Convention.
New Jersey event was on March 8th in Royal Alberts Palace in Fords, New Jersey and it was organized by ATA NJ regional coordinator Mahender Musuku and conference coordinator Arjun Dyapa. Several prominent ATA leaders constantly worked for more than 4 weeks to make this event a big success and present as a showcase for the main conference. Fundraising event was conducted uniquely with a grand welcome to the attendees and nonstop entertainment by children from local dance schools, local artists with songs and skits. Many children specially prepared for performances during this event and mesmerized the audience with their talent and dedication.
Amar Reddy, Balwant Kommidi, Damodar Donur, Indrasen Reddy, Krishna Dyapa, Mohan Patalolla,Mohan Talamati, Paramesh Bheemreddy, Narayana Pirlamarla, Murali Chintalapani, Raj Seelam, Rajeshwar Reddy, Ram Reddy, Ramsurya Reddy, Ravi Patlola, Premendhar Nandyala, Sudhakar Perkari, Vinod Koduru, Suresh Reddy, Suresh Pannala, Ramesh Chandra, Laxma Reddy, Venkatrajam Chiluka, Damu Gedala and many others worked hard to make this event a big success.
Combined fundraising events in New York and New Jersey raised total funds of $600,000.00, which included generous contributions from Pailla Malla Reddy and other prominent members and supporters of Telugu community.
Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula and other local leaders, who attended the function, congratulated ATA team on the preparations and pledged full support for the ATA conference.
For details on American Telugu Association ( ATA ) and ATA conference, please visit the ATA official website http://www.ataworld.org or email [email protected]