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ATA Roju, Fundraising in Los Angeles, California

02.23.2008

American Telugu Association(ATA), a leading association of non-resident Indians in the US, celebrated ATA ROJU in Los Angeles on Saturday,23.February.2008 to raise funds and membership for ATA and also an announcement for the upcoming 10th ATA conference & Youth Convention that is being held on July 3rd, 4rd & 5th 2008 at Prudential Center, Newark,New Jersey. Several Prominent members in Los Angeles & American Telugu Association leaders attended this function. Philanthropist Dr. Prem Sagar Reddy , ATA Former President Dr.Mohan Mallam, ATA 2006 conference convener Dr. Dharma Reddy, ATA president-elect Jithender Reddy, Dr.Sanjeev Reddy, International Coordinator Raising Telugu Star Dr. Haranath Policherla of ATA attended this function along with several other board of trustees, standing committee and conference committee members.

The event was a huge success with a large turn around of telugu community from all over the region. The event was well organized by ATA West coast wing, currently being headed by Mr.Nataraj Madireddy (local coordinator for California, Arizona & Hawaii region). The program raised a total funds of about $127k, which included generous contributions from Dr. Prem Sagar Reddy and other promiment members. Not only was this event financially successful but also emphasized the importance of ATA raising and distributing funds for various charitable activities and providing financial aid to the victims of natural and other emergencies. The event was held to create awareness of ATA's objectives & goals and also an overall effort to create awareness of the membership privileges and benefits.

During the event, various cultural programs were performed by children from local dance schools.The programs also included very entertaining and hilariously dealt Mimicry, classical dances, folk dances & film songs. The program was enjoyed to the fullest by audience right from the start to the end.

Mr. Nataraj Madireddy,during his speech welcomed the gathering and thanked all the members for their generous support and contributions to ATA. He requested every one to be part of ATA family by taking Membership. Mr. Nataraj Madireddy thanked ATA team Buchi Reddy,Lakshman Koka,Vikram Varma,Suneel Ralangi,Sujit Vadi,Ravi Kumar Boddu, Venkat Eerammala,Narasimha Reddy,YSR,KVN,Ramesh Gattu,Gautham Reddy,Vikram Bojjam,Vijaypal Kesireddy,Kiran Juvadi, Harsha Atmakur, Nandu,Pradeep Varma,Amar, Suri, Ranga Thakkalapally, Shiva, Hemanth kothanda, Satish, Usha Gorti, Kishore Mamillapalli, Shivaram, Veerababu, Dr. Sindhuri, Silpa mamidi, Rachana mamidi, and all others who were instrumental in making this event a great success.