ఎన్నికల వాక్'దానాలు'

We are publishing the manifestos from both the panels and also some individual promises which were taken from their emails sent out to the community.
Let us watch how many of them will be fulfilled or action will be taken. We will revisit these issues in about 3 months and give out a progress report at that time. As always, we welcome your valuable input.

Rachabanda....
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MANA TAMA 2010 Manifesto
• Protect the INTEGRITY of the TAMA constitution.
• Return TAMA to a Vibrant Cultural Organization.
• Pass on our Telugu Culture to the Future Generations.
• Focus inside TAMA - No External Political Affiliations.
• Bring every TAMA member closer with a United Front.
• Supporting Traditional Festival "Bathukamma".
• Open Communications - Publish minutes of all meetings on web site.
• TAMA Help Line for any member Emergencies, Accidents, Calamities, etc.
• Increase Cultural & Literary Activities at Major and Minor TAMA events.
• Changing TAMA membership from annual to Bi-Annual.
• Fully Accountable, Service Oriented Nominees with Clear Roles & Responsibilities and no Personal Agendas.
• Greater Transparency by Publishing Financials Quarterly on the TAMA web site; Tighter Financial Controls.
• Continuing support to Telugu at Emory program.
• Organize Palle-Ku-Podaam, Mana Badi and Maitri more effectively.
• Make TAMA the first reference stop for all information on Telugu people and culture in Atlanta.
• More Sub-Committees for greater member involvement & flexible implementation.
• New Activities for Infants, Children, Teenagers, etc.

Team TAMA 2010 Manifesto
• Initiate Emergency assistance team to address unforeseen situations encountered by Telugu families in metro Atlanta
• Scholarships – Increase the amount given to each meritorious student
• Career Counseling - For High School Seniors from qualified professionals
• Promote more youth oriented programs like bowling nite, camping etc.
• Arrange cruise exclusively for Telugu families
• Host at least one Kavi Sammelanam and Ashtavadhanam each in a year
• Focus on financial transparency and explore the possibility of auditing the accounts periodically
• Increase Life membership enrollment
• Health Fair - Extend it to include all demographics, uninsured etc.
• Boost Palleku Podam participation attracting all age groups
• Maitri – Increase the participation
• Mahila Sadassu - Focus on socio-economic & health issues with qualified professionals
• Sahiti Sadassu - Encourage local talent
• Facilitate Telugu wing in county libraries
• Support Telugu at Emory
• Re-energize TAMA Sankranthi, Ugadi and Diwali events
• Raise funds for TAMA Bhavan
• Expand TAMA's horizons by including additional co-coordinators for Youth, Women, Sports, Health Care and Overseas


Madhu Tata(President)
If elected I promise to uphold democratic values in TAMA and will uphold the dignity and name of TAMA to it's utmost. I will promise to bring dignity to the Executive Committee and shall show respect to each and every member of the Telugu Community. I promise to once again refocus TAMA on assisting the local Telugu Community first and foremost.

Venkat Veeraneni(Secretary)
If elected for the position of Secretary I promise to bring transparency and accountability to the Executive Committee of TAMA. I will strive to record and publish the minutes of meeting of the EC. I believe that this will bring about a cordial and professional environment in the EC.

Suresh Peddi(Media Coordinator)
If elected I would like to redefine the role of the Media Coordinator. I will do my best to bring TAMA to your doorstep and to the doorsteps of the many Telugu families through the effective use of Media. I will record and catalog important events in TAMA for our future generations.

Mahesh Pawar(Cultural Coordinator)
Here is how I would like to bring difference to our Community by Serving as Cultural Coordinator.
• Conduct TAMA Super Singer 2010, ATLANTA TELUGU IDOL 2010
• TAMA TV (Publish the video of Atlanta local talents on TAMA Website every month)
• Bring accomplished artists from Andhra Pradesh on to the TAMA stage
• Continue the current Cultural Activities with creative talents and programs
• Encourage Local Talent in different forms of the art
• Enhance the respect of TAMA stage