TANA (Telugu Association of North America), the pioneer organization providing service to the Telugu Community is conducting organizational elections for the 2021-2023 Executive Committee, 2021-2025 term Board of Directors elections are being held in May 2021. Numerous positions are being closed unanimously, and winners are declared for few more positions where nominations are being rejected. Here is the list of candidates who are elected unanimously

Click here for : TANA 2021 Elections: List of Contesting Candidates

TANA (Telugu Association of North America), the pioneerorganization providing service to the Telugu Community is conducting organizational elections for the 2021-2023 Executive Committee, 2021-2025 term Board of Directors elections are being held in May 2021. Numerous positions are being closed unanimously, and winners are declared for few more positions where nominations are being rejected. Here is the list of final candidates that goes on ballot, and the respective positions they’re contesting

Click here for : TANA 2021 Elections: List of Unanimously Elected Candidates

Dear Friends and valuable members or Tana:

TANA and its member have a storied long legacy of promoting, representing and advocating for the Telugu speaking community around the globe.

We are happy to inform you that Mr. Niranjan Srungavarapu, the current Chairman of TANA Board, has announced his candidacy for the TANA Executive Vice President position. If you had the pleasure to meet or work with Niranjan, his dedication to the organization and utmost professionalism are something you would already know.

At this crucial moment of time, both for TANA and the world, there is no person better suited or qualified than Niranjan to lead TANA while upholding the highest ideals of its founders and members.

Niranjan’s vision is to set and achieve new goals to better address issues of the Telugu speaking world. Niranjan wants to expand current programs but also wants to expand TANA’s focus to include providing legal aid to Telugu people in the United States and across the globe. Niranjan brings a strong record of integrity and will approach this mission with dedication and determination for service.

His perseverance, strong decision-making, impartial and judicious mind set uniquely positions him to achieve these targets. Niranjan will work for a TANA for all Telugu people irrespective of their caste, creed or political affiliation, and will work tirelessly to promote Telugu language and culture around the world and serve TANA and members.

Niranjan has already demonstrated outstanding leadership including supporting under-privileged, homeless shelters, and nursing homes with daily necessities in Andhra and Telangana using his own money. He has undertaken causes such as the distribution of essential commodities such as grocery kits, masks, etc. during this pandemic.

As TANA member, Trustee, and Foundation Chairman, Niranjan has done commendable work in the fields of Art, Culture, and Social Services raising over $500,000 for TANA foundation projects run under leadership such as TANA’s 50 Cities/5K Run, Telugu Language Promotion (Paatasala), Varadhi Program, TANA Library, TANA Telugu Font, TANA Chyutha Scholarship Program, Aadarana Program, over 500 CPR Camps, 10+ Cancer Camps, 15+ Eye Camps, providing ASU Disability Machines, Students Orientational Workshops on improving language and writing skills, plus many more (www.TanaNiranjan.com).

Niranjan has rendered relentless services through TANA Foundation and as its Chairman has demonstrated his leadership abilities expanding TANA’s services to remote tribal areas in Andhra.

He understands the need for, Convergence, Convincing and Coordination required for an organization to be successful and intends to lead TANA with a focus to achieve them.

If Niranjan’s is elected as TANA President, he revealed his lofty ideal of making TANA as a global platform for Telugu people living not only in North America, and two Telugu States, but all around the world. Niranjan is sincerely committed to revitalize TANA as a symbol and icon of long cherished language, culture, and history of Telugu people.

Niranjan states in his own language, “Electing a right person as TANA President is its members responsibility, extending great services as a matter of right is his responsibility.” Please visit www.tananiranjan.com for more information.

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TANA (Telugu Association of North America), conducted a Free Seminar on ‘Tax Filings/Tax Savings & Insurance Planning’ on Sunday January 28th in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania.

With the start of new Tax season, TANA conducted Free Tax Seminar to provide information on new tax bill and Tax Filing and Tax Savings. The event started with welcome note by TANA Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator Mr. Nagaraju Nalajula. Later TANA Treasurer Mr. Ravi Potluri briefed the various service activities initiated by TANA.

Mr. Manish Jani – ABC Accounting & Tax services gave a lengthy presentation on various Tax related topics – New Tax Brackets, Tax Returns Filing & Tax Saving Tips, Personal and Business Taxation, Itemized Taxes, 401k, IRA Accounts, Flexible Spending Account, Health Saving Account, Child Care Expenses etc.

Q & A session followed and attendees asked several questions related to Tax Filing and savings on Taxes.

Apart from Tax topics, a lengthy session pertaining to various topics in ‘Financial Planning, Money Saving and Investment Ideas also was covered in this Seminar by Mrs. Lakhsmi Moparthi – New York Life Insurance, who spoke at length regarding various financial topics – Financial Planning and Money Saving Goals, Children Education and Estate Planning (Writing Wills and Trusts), Insurance (Health, Life and Disability), Retirement Planning.

Q & A session followed and attendees asked several questions related to various topics on ‘Financial Planning’.

TANA Board of Director Mr. Harish Koya and committee chair Mr. Venu Sangani felicitated Mr. Manish Jani and Mrs Lakshmi Moparthi for their support time to the event. Young and talented Aparna Vagvala anchored the event. TANA Foundation Trustee Mr. Ravi Mandalapu proposed vote of thanks. Also, the following TANA Philadelphia team – Sai Jarugula, Sunil Koganti, Gopi Vagvala, Rama Muddana, Phani, Chalam, Aditya, Vamsi, Sudhakar etc were part of the event. Several Prominent People like Mr.Ravi Mayreddy (Philadelphia Telangana Association), Mr. Sambaiah Kotapati (TAGDV Vice President),Mr. Suresh Reddy (TATA), Mr. Sreedhar Gudala (VTA) etc attended the event. Even though this event was planned and organized in less time, several people enthusiastically participated in the event and appreciated TANA for this initiative.

TANA (Telugu Association of North America) organized Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference on October 13th and 14th at the North Penn High School, Lansdale, Pennsylvania amidst a lot of pomp and gaiety with more than 3000 people in attendance. The mood was ecstatic as the rigorous effort put on the by the TANA Leadership and Mid-Atlantic TANA team for a month unfolded as a vibrant and vivid display for two days and was nothing short of phenomenal. A Banquet Dinner was conducted on October 13th evening at Blue Bell Country Club to honor and felicitate TANA Leadership, stalwarts and donors that have made impactful contributions to the society. There were 500 people from all over the Unites States in attendance. Legendary Singer Smt. Chithra was the Chief Guest and Sri Payyavula Keshav MLC, Sri Dhulipalla Narendra MLA, Sri Komati Jayaram Andhra Pradesh Govt Special Representative of North America were the guest of honor. TANA President Mr. Satish Vemana and Treasurer Ravi Potluri, TV5 USA CEO Mr. Sridhar Chillara, Board of Director Harish Koya and Foundation Trustee Ravi Mandalapu released the special Souvenir “Telugu Paluku” on the occasion of TANA Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference.

TANA President Mr. Satish Vemana honored the sponsors and community leaders with applause from the audience. This was followed by a mellifluous musical concert by singers Adarsh, Aditi Bhavaraju, Neha Anumolu, Sindhu & Bhaskari Budhavarapu which captivated the audience. Prominent stage drama artist Sri Aradhyula Kotewara Rao enthralled the audience with his Ekapathrabhinayam.

The main event on Oct 14th in North Penn High School started with the prayer song followed by lamp lighting ceremony by TANA Leadership. Inaugural dance “Telugu Pandugalu” performed by very talented local children from Guru Sridevi Mungara dance school received thunderous applause from the audience. The cultural programs by local talent were also conducted on the main stage throughout the afternoon upholding the tradition of TANA as longtime supporters of dance, drama and stage plays. Kudos to the cultural committee chiar Smt. Saroja Sagaram and Team for all the hard work and commitment. In the evening organizing committee – Mr. Ravi Potluri (TANA Treasurer), Mr. Harish Koya TANA Board of Director, Mr. Ravi Mandalapu TANA Foundation Trustee and Mr. Nagaraju Nalajula TANA Mid-Atlantic Regional Representative distributed the prizes to the winners of sports competitions.

Prime time started at 4PM, with a heart touching program Mommy & Me a program by Moms, Grand Moms and children made the evening very emotional followed by Bhakta Prahladha and Bhuvana Vijayam dramas followed by a dance medley choreographed by Mrs. Shaila Mandala received thunderous applause from the audience. The main highlight of the evening was the dance ballet “Telugu Sambaralu” choreographed by Guru Smt. Swathi Gundapuneedi was a glorious sight to watch the 45 minutes non-stop performance by more than 80+ talented dancers and a proud moment for the parents of participants which received standing ovation from the audience. TANA richly felicitated Smt. Swathi Gundapuneedi for her contribution to Telugu Culture. Another highlight of the evening was fashion show with live performances by a local dance academy mesmerized the audience.

TANA President Mr. Satish Vemana gave an inspirational speech explaining the history and contributions of the elders over the past forty years highlighting the services and contributions of TANA to the Telugu community. The Event coordinator Ravi Potluri thanked the Executive Committee and volunteers and the donors. Mr. Satish Vemana along with TANA Women Services Coordinator Mrs. Laxmi Devineni launched TANA Mahila Raksha – new initiative of TANA for the needs Telugu origin women living in North America. Mr. Satish Vemana explained the need of TANA Mahila Raksha and he also mentioned TANA will start statewide Mahila Raksha chapters and appreciated the efforts of Mrs. Laxmi Devineni for the initiative.

TANA leadership felicitated Mr. Payyavula Keshav MLC, Mr. Dhulipalla Narendra Kumar MLA, Mr. Raghunandan Rao (Telangana BJP Official Spokes person) and Mr. Komati Jayaram for tireless efforts in serving the Telugu Community. This regional conference will go down in the annals of history as the first time a small region organized regional conference on par with national conventions.Mr. Satish Vemana felicitated Grand Donors of the event. The Guest of Honor and Hero of the evening was Mr. Ian Grillot, who was wounded while trying to stop a gunman in Kansas City received thunderous applause and standing ovation from the audience. TANA founding member Dr Guttikonda Ravindranath attended the event along with Past President Gangadhar Nadella. It was an emotional moment with a standing ovation when Sri Guttikonda Ravindranath was invited on to the stage and felicitated for his life-long community service.

This was followed by the grand finale event of the night, an out of the world musical concert by Smt.Chithra and her troupe – Sri Krishna, Hemachandra, Geetha Madhuri, Sameera Bharadwaj and Prudhvi Chandra. The choice of songs, the live orchestra and the rendition of the singers coupled with Smt. Chithra actively facilitating on the stage was a feast to the eyes and the ears. The concert enthralled the audience for about 3 hours & went on to till 1AM and was very well received by the satisfied audience. More than 1500+ audience were present at 1AM in the auditorium which showcased the magic of Chithramma.

TANA Leadership attended the event are – Board Chairman Chalapathi Kondrakunta, Exec Vice President Jay Talluri, Foundation Chairman Niranjan Srungavarapu, TANA Secretary Anjaiah Chowdary, Board Secretary Jagadish Prabhala, Foundation Secretary Srinivas Lavu, Foundation Treasurer Ramakanth Koya, Community Services Coordinator Sateesh Vemuri, EC Members – Vidyadhar Garapati, Malli Vemana, Sunil Pantra, Raghu Meka, Viswanath Nayunipati,Bharath Maddineni and Board of Directors Dr. Nagendra Srinivas Kodal etc attended the event.The TANA Leadership and Mid-Atlantic team would like to thank the local community for its support, and the sponsors for their gracious contributions and the vendors for their support and the volunteers for their service and the media, Sri Sreedhar Chillara,(TV5), Srikanth & Eshwar Banda (V6), Mr. Dan Nandan (eBox TV), Gokul Krishna (TNILIVE) and Anand for their media & photo/video coverage and Mr. Ujwal Kasthala for artist coordination of the event.

Banquet photos Oct 13th 2017

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Main Event Photos Oct 14th 2017

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