New York, October 30, 2026: The Telangana American Telugu Association (TTA) held its Board Meeting at the Radisson Hotel in New York, bringing together approximately 150 participants, including the members of the Board of Directors, Advisory Council, and regional leadership from across the United States.
The meeting took place under the guidance of TTA Founder Dr. Malla Reddy Pailla, Advisory Council Chair Dr. Vijayapal Reddy, and Advisory Council Co-Chair Dr. Mohan Reddy Patalolla.
Participants reviewed the organization’s accomplishments during 2025–2026 and discussed priorities for its continued service to the Telugu community.
Dr. Malla Reddy Pailla congratulated the Charlotte Convention Team and committee members from across the United States who worked tirelessly to make the convention a resounding success.
He expressed special appreciation to Dr. Vijayapal Reddy for spearheading the convention through meticulous planning, coordination, and overall execution.
He also extended his heartfelt appreciation to President Naveen Reddy Mallipeddi; Convention Convener Praveen Chintha; Coordinators Naren Deverapalli and Shekhar Reddy; and Sahodar Peddireddy, Shiva Reddy, and Narsimha Peruka for their extraordinary contributions, dedication, and commitment to making the convention a grand success.
TTA President Naveen Reddy Mallipeddi highlighted the successful execution of major initiatives, including Seva Days, TTA’s 10th Anniversary celebrations in India, and the 2026 TTA Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.
He reflected on the collective effort and community support that contributed to these achievements. He also Thanked the Board meeting Sponsors Dr. Malla Reddy Pailla, TTA Advisory Committee and Praveen Chintha.
The President and TTA leadership extended heartfelt appreciation to the Charlotte Convention Team, Seva Days Team, 10th Anniversary Team, generous donors, and the entire 2025–2026 team for their dedication, commitment, and valuable contributions.
Dr. Vijayapal Reddy presented proposed amendments to the organization’s bylaws to address evolving needs and changing times. The amendments were unanimously approved.
Advisory Council Co-Chair Dr. Mohan Reddy Patalolla and Advisory Council Members Bharath Reddy Madadi and Vamshi Reddy Kancharakuntla also addressed the gathering.
The meeting also included discussions and reviews of the 2026 convention budget/expenditure. New members were added to the membership and were approved. These approvals were considered as part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to strengthen TTA and expand its reach within the Telugu community.
The participants also discussed the proposed next meeting details, tentatively planned for the last week of January 2027. The meeting is expected to take place with the newly constituted Board of Directors and Executive Body to discuss future plans, organizational priorities, and upcoming initiatives.
Everyone congratulated the TTA NY Team Sahodar Peddireddy, Usha Reddy Mannem, Ranjeeth Kyatham, Srinivas Guduru, Jayaprakash Enjapuri, Mallik Reddy Akkinapalli, Rama Kumari Vanama, Satya N Reddy Gagganapally, Sunil Reddy Gaddam, Vani Singirikonda, Hari Charan Bobbili, Sowmay Sri Chittari, Vijendher Basa, and Bharath Vummannagari for their dedication, teamwork, and tireless efforts in the Board meeting arrangements and making it a great success.
Looking ahead, the leadership discussed challenges facing the Telugu community in the United States, services TTA could provide, and future social and community initiatives. Participants reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to strengthening its nationwide presence and bringing Telugu people around the world together on a shared platform of culture, service, and community engagement.
The meeting concluded with renewed enthusiasm to build on the achievements of 2025–2026 and advance TTA’s mission through collective leadership and service.
