NATA DAY Atlanta – Fundraiser Grand Success – Raised $434,000

        




NATA DAY Atlanta – Fundraiser Grand Success – Raised $434,000

North American Telugu Association  (NATA) celebrated its inaugural  fundraiser event, NATA 

Day, in the  2014 Convention  host  city Atlanta, GA with  pomp  and  grandeur  on  Saturday  Feb 

22  evening  at  the  sprawling  venue  of  Lanier  conference  hall.  A  record  amount  of  $434,000 

was  raised, which created a new record  for contribution  from  single city in one day in the 30 

year  history  of  non-profit  organizations.  NATA  2014  Convener,  Bala  Indurti,  attributed  this 

unprecedented  success  to  the  Telugu  community  of  Atlanta.  He  also  expressed  his  gratitude 

to the local  Telugu  associations  TAMA  and  GATA,  for their  complete  support in  helping the 

Atlanta team  achieve this  spectacular  accomplishment to  support the  NATA  2014  convention. 

He  thanked  all  participants  from  national  and  local  organizations  TANA,  NATS,  TCI, 

AmrutaVarshini, Vibha, Maitri, Isha Yoga, ArtOfLiving, Hindu Temple of Atlanta, Sai Temple 

of Atlanta. He further added that the NATA Atlanta team is eternally grateful to work under the 

able leadership of President Dr. Sanjeeva Reddy and carry out his initiatives flawlessly.

The  biennial NATA  convention,  held  once in  2  years, is  going to  be  a mega  event  of its  kind 

where  over  10,000  people  of  Telugu  origin  are  expected  at  the  GWCC  Convention  center  in 

Atlanta downtown  for the three  day  period  of July 4th

be  transmitted  LIVE  through  many  leading  TV  channels  to  millions  across  US,  Canada  and 

India. All arrangements are in full swing to make the 3 day fun festival surpass all expectations 

and  provide  maximum  value to  all the  people in  attendance. With the  blessings  and  guidance 

of NATA leaders Dr. Prem Reddy and Dr. Malla Reddy, President Dr. Sanjeeva Reddy and the 

NATA Atlanta convention team are working tirelessly to ensure that the 2014 convention meets 

the immense expectations of the guests.

The  delightful  evening  saw  a  packed  audience  of  more  than  600,  who  enjoyed  a  sensational 

array  of  cultural  programs.  The  program  started  off  with  a  traditional  “జ్యోతి  ప్రజ్వలన" 

Jyothi  Prajwalana.  Venkat Chennubhotla  provided  audio  support  and  energetically  emceed the 

cultural  extravaganza  that  included  superlative  songs,  melodious  music,  dazzling  dances  in  a 

fantastic  atmosphere  of  goodwill  and  entertainment.  Star  attraction,  Sudhamayi,  supported  by 

local  talent  from  Atlanta  that  included  Ram  Durvasula  and  Venkat,  enthralled  the  audience 

with their  haunting melodies. Atlanta’s  Shiva Turlapati wowed the  audience with  breathtaking 

dance  sequences  from  his  school  of  dancing  with  performers  from  tender  ages.  Smt  Neelima 

Gaddamanugu  presented  exquisite  cultural  dance  performances  with  her  young  and  talented 

students.  The  audience  also  appreciated  an  inspiring  speech  from  the  special  guest,  Telugu 

film actress Laya, who encouraged all lovers of Telugu culture to step  forward and support all 

activities leading to the NATA 2014 convention.


 Atlanta  based  global  software  solutions  provider Paramount Software  pledged  $50,000  as  a 

Corporate Grand Sponsor for the 2014 Convention. This act in itself is unparalleled and deserves 

a  special  recognition  and  our  big  thanks  to  Pramod  Sajja,  CEO  of  Paramount.  Grand  donors 

with pledges of $25,000 and above include Srini Vangimalla & Dilip Tunki (Serenity Infotech), 

Srinivas Nimmagadda (VenSai Technologies), and Prashant Kollipara (Bytegraph Productions). 

Other  prominent  donors  with  $10,000  and  above  are  Bala  &  Madhavi  Indurti,  Ravi  &  Hema 

Kandimalla,  Goutham  &  Jyoti  Goli,  Dr.  Adishesha  Reddy,  Kiran  &  Sridevi  Kandula,  Dr.
Mahender Reddy,  Vishwanath  Dasari,  Upender Reddy  Kadire, Bindu Reddy,  Phani &  Aparna 

Paladugu, Arun Katpalli, Srinivas Lavu, and Sunil Shavale. There were 15 donors with $5000, 

27 donors with $2500 and 36 donors with $1000 pledges.

NATA  President  Dr.  Sanjeeva Reddy lauded Convener Bala  Indurti’s leadership  and  zeal  and 

commended  Coordinator  Srini  Vangimalla,  Co-convener  Dr.  T.Satyanarayana  Reddy,  Core 

Committee members Ramesh Chaparala & Goutham Goli, RVP Ravi Kandimalla and other local 

leaders for their superlative efforts. Special thanks are also due to Dr, Harnath Policharla EVP, 

Mahender Musuku, ED, Ramesh Appareddy, Ex.BOD, Dr. Vijaya Appreddy, Core Committee 

member  and  Prasad  Reddy  Mallu,  Overseas  Coordinator for  their  energizing  presence  and 

leadership.  Shri  Srinivas  Nimmagadda  deserves  a  special  mention  for  his  yeoman  efforts  in 

arranging Georgia Governor Nathan Deal as the chief guest  for the convention. Kiran Kandula 

took  care  of  publicity  and  Venkat  Mondeddu  actively  coordinated  media  efforts.  Registration 

chair Gireesh Reddy Meka diligently managed registration arrangements. Production chair Satya 

Karnati  and  AV/Infratructure  chair  Jagadeesh  Cheemarla  deserves  praise  for  their  hard  work 

and support. Dr. G.V.Rao and Sridhar Vakiti helped tremendously in capturing all the wonderful 

moments through their skillful photography.  Food coordination by Goutham Goli and Ramana 

Reddy Doddla and transportation coordination by Raghu Goverdhana. Web and online media by 

Siva Gaddamanugu, Prameela Gopu, and Lively Ads Nagaraj.  The NATA Atlanta team, in turn, 

is grateful to Dr. Sanjeeva Reddy and Sreedevi garu for their encouragement and guidance on all 

aspects by taking the time to be with the team in Atlanta through all major events. A special note 

of thanks goes to Atlanta Mayuri restaurant for their delicious food and excellent service, which 

was not compromised in any form or fashion in spite of the record turnout of 600+ guests, which 

was much more than the anticipated 400.

The NATA culture of positive thinking and cordiality was evident in the informal and warm 

way the leaders greeted all of the attendees in a fun filled atmosphere with respect towards 

all. The cordial camaraderie and the strong rapport between the various teams, the dynamic 

activities of these members, the resplendent positive energy that effuses from this charged 

atmosphere together leave no doubt that NATA 2014 convention will surpass all expectations for 

all attendees and set a new mark for entertainment and progress.

Many thanks are due to our media partners 6TV, TV5, TV9, Sakshi TV, YuppTV, Great Andhra, 

Khabar, NRI Pulse, India Tribune, and Idle Brain. 








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