A new executive committee for the North Texas Telugu Association (TANTEX) was officially established during a Governing Board meeting held on January 5 in Dallas, Texas. This prominent organization, dedicated to promoting Telugu language, literature, and cultural heritage, announced Chandrasekhar Reddy Pottipati as its president for the year 2025.
A Moment of Pride for the New Leadership
Expressing his gratitude, Chandrasekhar Reddy shared his enthusiasm for taking on the role of president. "I am honored to lead such a prestigious organization as TANTEX," he said. He extended his thanks to the outgoing board members and emphasized his commitment to enhancing the standards of TANTEX. "I look forward to the cooperation of the executive board and governing council to achieve our goals," he added.
The newly elected executive committee includes:
- President: Chandrasekhar Reddy Pottipati
- Vice Presidents: Madhavi Lokireddy, Uday Kiran Nidiganti
- Secretary: Deepthi Suryadevara
- Joint Secretary: Deepika Reddy
- Treasurer: Vijay Sunil Suraparaju
- Joint Treasurer: Lakshmi Narasimha Popuri
- Immediate Past President: Satish Bandaru
Executive Members: Lakshmi N Koya, Arpita Obula Reddy, Sravanthi Erramaneni, Raghunath Reddy Kummetha, RBS Reddy, Shivareddy Vallur, Ravi Kadiri, Veera Lenin Thullur, Anitha Muppidi, Chaitanya Reddy Gade, Partha Sarathi Gorla, Shanti Nooti, Raja Praveen Balireddy.
Governing Council Leadership
Chairperson: Dr. Konda Tirumala Reddy
President: Dayakar Mada
Members: Suresh Mandua, Dr. Srinath Vattam, Hari Singam, Srinath Palvala, Jyothi Vanam
Vision for 2025
- The newly appointed president pledged to introduce innovative programs that resonate with the Telugu community and inspire greater participation. Immediate past president Satish Bandaru assured full support for the initiatives spearheaded by the new leadership.
- Outgoing Governing Council President Suresh Mandua encouraged the organization to focus on events that engage the youth. Meanwhile, incoming chairperson Dr. Konda Tirumala Reddy affirmed that the council would collaborate with the executive team to ensure the success of all planned activities.
- The North Texas Telugu Association, under its new leadership, is poised to continue its mission of preserving and celebrating Telugu culture in North America.
