MATA 1st ever convention in New Jersey on April 13,14 of 2024

Mana American Telugu Association (MATA) hosted a board meeting on December 2nd in Philadelphia under the leadership of Founder & President Srinivas Ganagoni. MATA board members, RVPs, Standing Committee, and RCs from various chapters made the board meeting a resounding success.

The board convened at the Crowne Plaza, King of Prussia said that MATA membership is grew to around 3 thousand families across 25 cities in United States that counts to 7500 total membership till date. They have discussed MATA’s future plans and programs in detail.

MATA board made an unanimous decision to host the very first annual convention at the Royal Albert Palace in New Jersey on April 13 and 14, 2024. In support of this, the MATA board raised $225,000 in the board meeting through their board members successfully.

Additional kick-off events for first the annual convention are planned for December 9 in Chicago, December 16 in Seattle, and December 17 in the Bay Area. Everyone applauded the decision regarding annual convention and pace at which MATA is growing.

The executive team, including Praveen Guduru (General Secretary), Gangadhar Vuppala (Treasurer), Kiran Dubbagi (Executive Director), Tony Jannu (Joint Secretary), Venkat Sunkireddy (Joint Treasurer), Vijay Bhaskar Kalal (National Co-Ordinator) and other key members Raj Anandeshi (IVP), Sreedhar Gudala (IVP), Srinivas Tatipamula(IVP), Nagesh Chilakapati (Community Services Director) and Swathi Atluri (Programs/Events Director) played an integral role in shaping the future direction of MATA.

Advisory Council Members Jitender Reddy and Pradeep Samala pledged their support towards the board meeting. Honorary Advisors Dr. Hari Eppanapally, Prasad Kunisetti, Baburao Samala, Venkatesh Muthyala, attended the Board meeting and Jaideep Reddy provided valuable advice to the MATA Board Committee.

All the Board of Directors including Mallik Bolla, Mahender Naralala, Dr. Saraswathi, Krishnasree Gandham, Pavani Sanam, Ram Mohan Chinnala Pavani Sanam, Vijay Gaddam, Prashantsri Perumbudoor, Yadagiri Reddy across USA were present and supported annual convention decision.