NATA Executive Committee for 2019-20

Atlantic City (NJ): North American Telugu Association (NATA) has elected its new executive committee for 2019-20 at the annual board meeting held at Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ. NATA has decided to have its Biannual convention at Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City (NJ) in 2020. The outgoing president Rajeshwar Reddy Gangasani passed the gavel to new president Dr. Raghava Reddy Ghosala. After taking the oath, new board has unanimously elected the following executive committee.

Executive Committee:

Dr. Raghava Reddy Ghosala (President), Dr. Sridhar Reddy Korsapati (President-Elect), Bala Reddy Indurti (Executive Vice President), Alla Rami Reddy (Secretary), Narayana Reddy Gandra (Treasurer), Srinivasa Reddy Somavarapu (Jt. Secretary), Shiva Meka (Jt. Treasurer), Rajeshwar Reddy Gangasani (Past President), Srinivasa Reddy Kotluru (Executive Director), Uday Kiran Basireddy (Intl. Vice-President), Koti Reddy Burla (Intl. Vice-President), Srinivas Reddy Kanuganti (Intl. Vice-President), Raman Reddy Kristapati (Intl. Vice-President), Srikanth Penumada (National Convention Adviser).

Advisory Council:

Dr. Prem Reddy (Advisory Council Chairman Emeritus), Dr. Mohan Mallam (AC - Chair), AVN Reddy (AC) ,Stanley Reddy (AC), Sanjeeva Reddy Tanguturi (AC), Adisesha Reddy (AC)

NATA Convention 2020:

Hari Velkur (Convener), Sarath Mandapati (Coordinator), Anna Reddy (Convention National Coordinator).

India Coordinators:

Dr. Dwarakanatha Reddy (India Coordinator), Rama Devi (Telangana), Raghunatha Reddy Gajjala (Andhra Pradesh), M. Dayasagar Reddy (Karnataka), DV Koti Reddy (Media & PR)

Board of Directors for 2019-2020:

Anjan Karnati, Anji Reddy Sagamreddy, Anna Reddy, Babu Rao Samala, Bala Indurti, Chinna Babu Reddy, Dwarak Varanasi, Girish Ramireddy, Hari Velkur, Janardhan Reddy Boyella, Jayachandra Reddy, Kiran Gunnam, Madhu Gonipati, Mallik Banda, Mallikharjun Jerripothula, Mohan Kaladi, Mohan Talamati, Nanda Gopinath Reddy, Narayana Reddy Gandra, Pratap Bhimireddy, Radha Krishna Kaluvai, Raghurami Reddy Etukuru, Rama Surya Reddy, Ramana Putlur, Rami Alla Reddy, Rami Reddy Buchipudi, Ravi Kandimalla, Saitsh Narala, Sarath Mandapati, Sekhar Konala, Shiva Meka, Sreenivasulu Reddy Somavarapu, Sridhar Korsapati, Srini Reddy Vangimalla, Sudha Rani Kondapu, Venkat Sunkireddy, Venkata Reddy Lingareddygari, Venkataramana Reddy Murari, Venu Pasula, Vinod Reddy Dega, Vishnu Battula.

Board meeting has brought lot of enthusiasm and motivation under the leadership of Dr. Raghava Reddy Ghosala. Raghava Reddy mentioned that the main focus is to reach every corner of the country and help the Telugu community in USA as well as in India. Past President Rajeshwar Reddy thanked all the past committee members for all their help and support. Sridhar Korsapati thanked all the RVPs for their help in organizing events and help with fundraising. Srikanth Penumada has thanked each BOD for their cooperation in conducting all the board proceedings. Chinnababu Reddy thanked all the donors and NATA leadership.

NATA Advisory Council Chair Dr. Prem Reddy has assumed a new role as Chair Emeritus of NATA. Dr. Prem Reddy garu got a standing ovation from the NATA leadership. NATA Leaders have praised Dr. Prem Reddy's leadership, inspiration, financial help and visionary guidance. Dr. Mohan Mallam garu has taken oath as new NATA Advisory Council Chair.

President Dr. Raghava Reddy Ghosala has reiterated the NATA motto 'Samskruthika Vikasame NATA Maata -Samaja Sevaye NATA Bata'. As part of the cultural celebrations, NATA will focus on Women's Day, NATA Idol and Cultural activities in multiple cities in coming months. NATA will focus on several charitable activities including supporting Telugu families in Emergency situations, orphanages, water plants, solar lamps, health camps and rural development projects in India. To support this cause, NATA has raised funds in this Board meeting. Over three hundred NATA members from all over USA came to Atlantic City to show their support to NATA. Thanks to Obili Ramachandra Reddy garu for sponsoring 10 lakh rupees to support for this cause.

Thanks to NATA Chairman Emeritus Dr. Prem Reddy, SriCity MD Ravi Sannareddy, Diageo Americas & Mahesh Lekkala for their valuable sponsorship.