TASA Vaartha - Telugu Association of San Antonio

Non-Profit
Tax ID# 36-4528443
January 2010
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Report on Flood Relief Fund Raising Music Program for
Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Telugu Association of San Antonio (TASA) and Kuvempu Kannada Sangha,
San Antonio, successfully organized a music program on November 14,
2009 to raise funds for reconstruction projects in flood-affected areas of
Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. This program was co-sponsored by India
Association of San Antonio (IASA) and Hindu Temple of San Antonio
(HTSA).
The highlight of this program was the rendering of memorable songs in
Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi languages from old and new
movies. Smt. RajaRajeswari Kalaga from Vagdevi School of Music, Houston, coordinated the music program. Saji Pullad, who also came from
Houston, sang songs in Tamil and Malayalam. The upcoming young Telugu
pop music singer, Raghuram entertained one and all, especially the youth
with well-known hit songs from his album “Raghuram”. Veena Prasad from
San Antonio delighted the audience with few old Kannada songs. Old
Hindi song lovers in the audience enjoyed the sweet melodies of yesteryears presented by Sujata Venkateswar and Bhavesh Shah.
Mr. Madhav Rao Govindaraju, President of TASA, stressed the critical
need for funds to carry out the reconstruction projects both in Andhra
Pradesh and Karnataka. Mr. Govindaraju outlined TASA’s continued efforts in finding suitable non-government agencies (NGOs) for teaming up
in utilizing the funds judiciously. Appreciation plaques were presented to
all artists. The program ended with a vote of thanks from K.V. Prasad,
Secretary of TASA. A total of $7,000 was raised during the program.
TASA informed the audience that on-line donations would be accepted
until the end of December, 2009.
TASA gratefully acknowledges and thanks the support
of Rajani and Srinivas Reddy Karla, sponsors of this
issue of TASA Newsletter.
Smt RajaRajeswari Kalaga with Saji Pullad
Smt. RajaRajeswari Kalaga, Saji Pullad, Raghuram with SriHarish Kalaga
TASA requests all current members to renew their membership during the membership drive at Sankranthi Program. TASA
members as on January 14, 2010 are: 101 Annual Members and
36 Life members.
We request all Telugu community members to become TASA
members and support us in providing you with programs that
showcase our Telugu language, arts, culture, and heritage.
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President
Madhavarao Govindaraju
(210)690-3826
Vice President
Murthy Patamalla
(210)497-1333
Secretary
Prasad V. Kintada (KV)
(210)442-9496
TASA Vaartha
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TASA DASARA REPORT
Telugu Association of San Antonio (TASA), Texas, U.S.A. successfully organized Dasara cultural program
on October 3, 2009 at the Maha Lakshmi Hall, Hindu Temple of San Antonio. In spite of heavy rains, the
event was attended by an estimated number of 250 people. The program started with sumptuous dinner
followed by the cultural program which included songs, dance items from movies, and classical Bharatanatyam dances by students from Kaveri Natya Yoga School and Aarthi School of Indian Dance. During the
program, TASA felicitated Dr. Pemmaraju Narasimha Rao (Dr. P.N. Rao) with the first “TASA Lifetime
Achievement” Award for his outstanding scientific contributions and services to San Antonio telugu and
Indian communities. Dr. Rao was recently honored by his employer SFBR for completing a record 50
years of service. During the General Body Meeting, a resolution was passed expressing condolences on
the untimely demise of Sri Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Members observed
one minute of silence as a mark of respect for the departed leader. Dr. Madhav Rao Govindaraju, president, highlighted the achievements of TASA during the 2009 year. Dr. Rao appealed for donations to help
the flood victims of Andhra Pradesh. A highlight of the cultural program for the evening was a light music
concert by Sri G.V. Prabhakar, director S.S. Music Academy, Hyderabad. Sri Prabhakar kept the audience
mesmerized with his melodious rendering of late Ghantasala’s memorable songs. The program concluded
with a vote of thanks by K.V. Prasad, Secretary. Smt. Shantisri Vutukuru and Smt. Anasuya Surampudi
were the masters of ceremony.
Joint Secretary
Bapiraju Surampudi
(210)696-4120
Treasurer
Phani Atluri
(210)497-2573
EC Members
Sreeram Padala
(210)479-1655
Chandrasekar Reddy Meka
(210)273-1982
Panduranga Reddy Kadire
TASA Children presenting a classical Bharatanaytam dance
(210)-757-0297
Vaidehi Surya
(210)-497-5142
Usha Avula
(210)-490-8742
Working Group Members
Venkat Kodati
(210)787-3640
Suresh Modugu
(719) 650-5941
Editor: Bapiraju Surampudi
Batukamma Dance
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TASA Vaartha
TASA LIFE MEMBERS
Venkatesh
Bhaktavatsalam
Phani
Adivi
Athreya
Atluri
Rajendra
Ravi
Greg
Seshagiri Rao
Mahesh
Sudhir
Srinivasa Reddy
Venkateswar (Raj)
Madhavrao
S Surya
Vijay
Narasimha Rao
Srinivas Reddy
Suresh
Tataiah
Ashok
Bhujanga Rao (Baabu)
KrishnaMohan
C.S.Reddy
Srinivas
Prakash
Aditya
Murthy
Seetharamulu
Narasimha Rao
Jagadeeswaran
Vijaya Kishore
Rajeshwar Rao
Praveen
Bal Reddy
Ratna K
L Prasad
Udayabhaskara Rao
Boppana
Botla
Boys
Devaguptapu
Gampala
Gogu
Gosala
Goud
Govindaraju
Gundlapalli
Gunuganti
Kamma
Karla
Koneru
Koneru
Kumar
Lankipalli
Mantravadi
Meka
Mulamreddy
Nancherla
Panwar
Patamalla
Peddaiahgari
Pemmaraju
Pudur
Rasamallu
Tekmal
Thangada
Tummeti
Vadlamudi
Vemulapalli
Yakkala
TASA wants to thank Dr. Surya Gundlapalli and
Vaidehi Surya for their generous contributions towards the Telugu Badi School Bags.
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TASA congratulates Dr. Ravindranath Duggirala for receiving the “Hind Rattan
Award” for the year 2010. The prestigious Hind Rattan Award, which is
awarded yearly to about 30 members of the worldwide Indian Diaspora (i.e.,
Non Indian Residents [NRI] and Persons of Indian Origin [PIO]) who make
significant contributions in their respective fields and keep the flag of India high
by the NRI Welfare Society of India, was presented on January 25th (the eve of
the Indian Republic Day) at the 29th International Congress of NRIs, being held
from January 24th-29th, New Delhi, India.
Dr. Duggirala is a scientist working at Southwest Foundation for Biomedical
Research. His primary research involves understanding the genetic basis of common complex diseases and their related quantitative traits. His group has identified susceptibility genes for complex diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity,
insulin resistance, etc. Dr. Duggirala completed his B.Sc. From Andhra Christian College, Guntur, M.Sc. From Andhra University, Waltair, and M.A. and
Ph.D. in Biological Anthropology from the University of Kansas, Lawrence,
Kansas.
Krishna Kolaparthi has won first place in spelling bee contest at his school, Carl
Wanke Elementary School and qualified to participate in the Annual Regional Spelling Bee contest sponsored by the San Antonio Express News.
TASA and Spandana Foundation are planning to provide matching grants to build 11
houses in Narsepalli village, located in Uyyalawada Narsepalli Mandal in Kurnool district. These houses will be built by the Andhra Pradesh Housing Corporation. Paper
work is under progress to start the construction of these houses as soon as possible.
We will update you with the progress of the house construction in our next newsletter. Please visit www.spandana,org and www.tasatexas.org for more details about this
flood relief work.
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As you all know, ALAMO ANALYTICAL LABORATORIES was hosting Telugu Badi for
the last four years, but the time has come to move the venue to a new location to meet
the needs of our students and teachers. The new location is: LITTLE CHERUB CHILDCARE, 12415 BANDERA ROAD, HELOTES, TX – 78023 PH: (210) 638-9275. TASA
wants to sincerely thank Vijaya and Dr. Srinivas Reddy Gosala, Alamo Analytical Labs for hosting
the Telugu badi at their location for the past few years and their support to Telugu Badi and
looking forward for their continuing support TASA in the coming years. We also want to thank
Usha Kolli and Family for providing us the new facility for conducting Telugu Badi classes.
Telugu Badi Spring Semester, 2010
Schedule
JANUARY 10
JANUARY 24
FEBRUARY 7
FEBRUARY 21
MARCH 7
MARCH 21
APRIL 4
APRIL 18, 20
MAY 2
MAY 16
TASA gratefully acknowledges sponsorship by GVG Foundation (Venkateshwar (Raj) Goud and
Geetha Goud) for one annual scholarship to students taking Telugu classes at UT, Austin.
Telugu Badi students receiving the special
bags.
Sankranthi Celebrations
on January 30, 2010 (Saturday)
at Mahalakshmi Hall, Hindu Temple of San Antonio
18518 Bandera Road (Highway 16 N), San Antonio, TX 78023
Time: 5.30 – 9.30 PM
Delicious Dinner will be served between 6.00 – 7.00 PM
THIS PROGAM IS FREE WITH YOUR TASA MEMBERSHIP/ RENEWAL
TASA Life Membership: $300.00
TASA Annual membership: $30
TASA Individual membership: $15
PROGRAM AND DINNER ONLY: $10 per person; $ 5 for Students
Free for children below 12 years of age
For details please visit: www.tasatexas.org or send an email to: info@tasatexas.org
TASA
P.O.Box:781852
San Antonio, TX 78278