Dear New York Telugu Community,
Bathukamma and Dasara greetings to you all.
On behalf of NYTTA I would like to express my sincere thanks to you all for joining the grand launch of NYTTA on Oct 17. Your esteemed presence brought back the much missing festivities because of Covid.
Ever since the I went out to spread concept of NYTTA three months ago, leaders from different community orgs and professional backgrounds came together supporting this organization’s spirit. Many local and national organizations lent their logos and blessed the the Telangana Association in New York. Our untiring efforts created a full blown, fully functional local Telugu Association in New York Metro within few months.
I would like to recognize my founding team, Usha Mannem, Mallik Reddy Akkinapalli, Sahodar Peddireddy, Pavan Ravva and my Advisors Sarvasri Dr. Rajinder Jinna, Laxman Anugu, Pradeep Samala, Chinnababu, who stood by me since the day I conceived the idea and extended their full support.
I would like to thank the foundation committee members Sarvasri Yogi Vanama, Rama Vanama, Ashok Chintakunta, Krishnasri Gandham, Ranjeeth Kyatham, Linga Reddy garu who chipped in their thoughts, helped in coordinating to make today’s launch a reality.
I wish to express my deepest gratitude to the galaxy of National Telugu Leaders Sarvasri Dr. Pailla Mallareddy -Founder T.A.T.A, Dr. Vijaypal Reddy -Advisory Council Chair T.A.T.A, Dr. Haranath Policherla,Co-chair Advisory Council T.A.T.A, Mohan Patalolla -Advisory Council member T.A.T.A, Jay Talluri -President TANA, Parmesh Bheemreddy -PresideATA, Dr.Hari Eppanapally – Chairman Lead India USA, Rajeshwar Reddy Gangasani -NATA Past President, Nagendra Gupta -Past President TLCA, Tirumal Rao Tipirneni – Past President TLCA, for their esteemed presence.
I also thank Sarvasri Bharath Madadi-President T.A.T.A, Srinivasa Manapragada-Executive Director T.A.T.A, Venkat Aekka-National Executive Coordinator, Kavita Challa-President TDF, the overseas Telangana dignitaries Gongidi Sunitha Reddy -Chief Whip, Govt of Telangana, Rasamai Balakishan -MLA, Ande Sri -Poet, Vandematharam Srinivas -Singer/Music Director, Dr.Vaddepalli Krishna -Director/Lyricist, Madhu Anna, President GSKI, NJ, who were virtually there conveying best wishes.
Million thanks to the noted philanthropist Dr.Pailla Mallareddy garu, who generously sponsored the food and venue for the event, like he does for every organization across the country.
Thanks to our media partners TV Asia Telugu CEO Srinivas Ganagoni, TV5 & Mana TV CEO Sridhar Chillara and all other dignitaries who graced the event.
Thanks to the young entrepreneurs, Kumar Maruri and Trisha Guduru, for providing much needed Personal Protection Equipment as return gifts for the event.
We also thank the generous donors Hari Eppanapally, Sumanth Ramisetty, Raghuram Pannala and many more who pledged their support.
Our blessings to Keerthana who performed the dance, our local New York young talent Pranav. Thanks to Singers Adithi, Prasad for entertaining us. Bathukamma/Bonalu dance performers rocked the show. DJ Azi, Beenz and Pista house restaurants provided us with delicious food and the Radisson hotel staff offered courteous service.
Last but not the least I would like to thank you all the patrons who are watched this live. Sorry but COVID reasons we can’t invite everyone personally Thank you very much once again.
I believe we brought great diversity in forming the new team. A full-fledged team will be formed before this year end. I am sure they will take forward the spirit and ideology of NYTTA with which I founded the organization and will take it to greater heights. Good luck!
** Srini Guduru – Founder Chairman