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2011 VPA Convention Committees |
For phone number information, please send an e-mail with your phone
number to
info@myvpa.org
or contact the respective Committee
Chair
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2011 VPA Convention Core Committee |
| Title |
Name |
Email |
Roles & Responsibilities |
| Chair |
Dr. M. Anjanappa - MD |
410-750-3162
manjanappa.vpa@gmail.com |
- Assures to conduct the conference along the lines of VPA objectives and VPA Convention Guidelines
- Meet convention committees on a regular basis and provide directions and resources
- Work with the VPA President to resolve any issues or conflicts before, during and after the conference
- Communicate with the VPA Executive Committee (EC) and Board of Trustees (BOT) on a regular basis with the progress of the convention activities
- Work with the VPA President, EC, BOT to finalize the convention committees
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| Co-Chair |
Dr. Gayathri Prabhakar - MD |
410-750-0997
gayathrivpa@gmail.com |
| Treasurer |
Mr. Nagaraj Reddi - MD |
410-531-2467
nmreddi@msn.com |
| National President |
Dr. Anasuya Swamy - MD |
410-581-9161
vpap.anasuyas@gmail.com |
| National Vice President |
Mr. Ramesh Gowda - MI |
248-377-2727
gowda@smgi.net |
| National Secretary |
Mr. Srinivas Gowda - MD |
301-694-0758
sgowda99@yahoo.com |
| East Chapter President |
Dr. Channe Gowda - MD |
240-506-4098(c)
chnngowda@gmail.com |
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| Continuing Medical Education |
| Title | Name | Email | Roles & Responsibilities |
| Chair |
Dr. Anuradha Reddy - MD |
410-461-2239
anured2005@yahoo.com |
- Identify topics for the CME program
- Line up speakers for CME sessions
- Interface with pharmaceuticals to sponsor CME activity
- Coordinate with Publicity committee to get the list of VPA Physicians for communicating CME activities
- Publish a brochure describing CME program
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| Member | Dr. VijayaLakshmi Reddy | 410-461-7039
rdsriram2000@yahoo.com
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| Member | Dr. Suresh Bangalore | 757-464-3711
cubbonpet@aol.com
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| Member | Dr. Shantharam Rangappa | 804-370-0052
srangappa@deloitte.com
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| Member | Dr. Y. K. Ramaiah | 410-252-3723
ykramaiah@aol.com
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| Member | Dr. Surendra Marur |
313-402-4827
smarur@yahoo.com |
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| Facilities |
| Title | Name | Email | Roles & Responsibilities |
| Chair |
Mr. Ramesh Reddy - MD |
443-414-7599
rameshvreddy@yahoo.com |
Stage subcommittee
- Coordinate with the Program committee in developing requirements for the stage size
- Coordinate with the Program committee and the MC committee on ensuring no delays between the programs
- Coordinate with the Program committee in developing requirements for the stage size
- Design & Display VPA Convention Banners through the facility
- Work with the Venue vendors to set up the stage
- Coordinate with A/V and lighting committee to set up the stage ambience
- Arrange flowers, plants, ornaments, and other Paraphernalia to decorate following areas:
- Stage
- Registration desk, Reception area
- Hall entrance, Breakout rooms
- Dining table
Audio, video, and lighting subcommittee
- Coordinate with the Program and the MC committee to identify the A/V & Lighting equipments required
- Develop budget for the A/V and Lighting equipments
- Coordinate with the A/V vendor to procure the needed equipments
- Set up A/V & Lighting equipments
- Arrange still & video photography
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| Co-Chair | Mr. Sandesh Shinivas - MD | 202-256-0846
sandesh.@gmail.com |
| Member | Mr. Krishna Reddy - MD | 443-615-2458(c)/
410-436-5972
krishna.reddy@us.army.mil |
| Member | Mr. Prabhu Gowda - MD | 240-687-0176
prabhugowda@yahoo.com |
| Member | Mr. Ravindra Bangalore | 410-531-8063
nandaravi@comcast.net |
| Member | Mr. Ravi Boregowda - VA |
brk_ravi@yahoo.com |
| Member | Mr. Sreeranga Shivaiah - MD | 301-996-6099
sreeranga@gmail.com |
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| Finance |
| Title | Name | Email | Roles & Responsibilities |
| Chair |
Dr. Gopala Krishna - MD |
410-988-5241
gopala56@gmail.com |
- Develop & oversee the budget for the conference
- Lead fundraising activities
- Solicit advertisements for the conference souvenir.
- Solicit sponsorships for programs, food, atrtists, etc.
- Establish Checking account for the conference with Non-profit status
- Deposit checks into conference checking account
- Keep track of accounts receivables & accounts payables
- Document all expense receipts
- Prepare accounts for auditing at the end of the conference
- Present Financial statement at the conference and to the VPA Board
- Appropriate funds left over adhering to VPA guidelines.Close the conference checking account
- Regional coordinatotrs are responsible for fund raising activities in their respective regions
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| Member | Mr. Ben Chikkswamy - MD | 301-977-3274
kswamy@hns.com |
| Member | Mr. Krishna Reddy - MD | 443-615-2458(c)/
410-436-5972
krishna.reddy@us.army.mil |
| Member | Mr. Muddappa Rangappa - VA | 804-748-8765
mrangappa@vsu.edu |
| Member | Mr. Nagaraj Reddi - MD | 443-745-172(c)/
410-531-2467
nmreddi@msn.com |
| Member | Mr. Prashanth Reddy - MD | 443-895-2772(c)/
410-853-7587
preddytu@gmail.com |
| Member | Mr. Ram Gowda - VA | 757-348-7867
Metrotec_assoc@msn.com |
| Member | Mr. Suri Marur - MD | 313-402-4827
smarur@yahoo.com |
| Member | Ravi Shankar. B | 650-996-7180(c)
ravishankar_b@yahoo.com |
| Member | Dhananjaya Kengaiah | 408-757-4126
k_dhananjaya@hotmail.com |
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| Food |
| Title | Name | Email | Roles & Responsibilities |
| Chair |
Mr. Prabhu Gowda - MD |
240-687-0176
prabhugowda@yahoo.com |
Prior to Conference
- Develop food budget
- Selecting menu for BBQ, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Get quotes from at least 2 different chefs for the selected menu
- Select chefs
- Arranging pre-conference sample taste with the actual preparation of the menu selected
- Coordinate with the Hotel Kitchen staff to meet chef’s requirements
- Identify and follow of any regulatory compliance requirements with the hotel and the state government
During Conference
- Recruit volunteers for food serving
- Escort tables in an orderly fashion to the buffet area
- Make sure all food items are available during serving
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| Co-Chair | Mr. Raghu Ramappa - MD | 410-710-8449
raghu_ramappa@hotmail.com |
| Member | Ms. Asha Reddy - MD | 410-465-0153
ravifsa@hotmail.com |
| Member | Ms. Bhagya Rangappa - VA | 804-748-8765
mrangappa@vsu.edu |
| Member | Mr. B. Chandraiah - MD | 240-786-5422
vchandraiah@hotmail.com |
| Member | Mr. Deepak Gowda - NY | 732-666-4270
deepakgh@gmail.com |
| Member | Mr. Girish Vasudeva - VA | 571-484-3507
giriv@hotmail.com |
| Member | Ms. Kalpana Gowda - MD | 301-610-6490
klpngowda@gmail.com |
| Member | Ms. Leela Gopalakrishna - MD | 410-988-5241
leekrisus@yahoo.com |
| Member | Ms. Nalini Anjanappa - MD | 410-750-3162
nnanjanappa@gmail.com |
| Member | Ms. Padmini Reddy - MD | 410-692-0646
krishna.reddy@us.army.mil |
| Member | Mr. Raghunath Krishnappa - MD | 571-212-4823
raghunath.krishnappa@gmail.com |
| Member | Ms. Sujatha Gowda | 301-694-0758
sgowda99@hotmail.com |
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| Hospitality |
| Title | Name | Email | Roles & Responsibilities |
| Chair |
Mr. Muddappa Rangappa - VA |
804-748-8765
mrangapp@vsu.edu |
Prior to Conference
- Setting up Information / first aid kits at the venue and provide information on closest hospital and ER facilities
- Provide information on road/freeway constructions, provide alternative route to the venue
- In case of natural disaster, work with Registration Committee to handle communications aspects
- Provide assistance in checking into the rooms, parking information, etc
- Provide information about sight seeing places and nearby attractions
- Make a flyer (to be distributed at the time of check-in) with relevant & crtical information the guests need to have to make their visit comfortable
Hotel Liaison subcommittee
- Liaison with Hotel Management
- If necessary, arrange transportation services from the Venue-Hotel-Venue. Must do it for high level Dignitaries
- Accommodation and transportation arrangements for the dignitaries and guests - may have to reserve rooms or suites for the dignitaries under VPA name
- Work with Registration Committee to generate a list of Sponsors (free room for VIP & Platinum sponsors)
- Allocate rooms (reserved under VPA) for sponsors
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| Member | Ms. Baghya Prashanth | 443-895-2771(c)
bhagyakaiwara@yahoo.com |
| Member | Mr. Prashanth Reddy - MD | 443-895-2772(c)
410-853-7587
preddytu@gmail.com |
| Member | Dr. P. S. Murthy - VA | 757-464-0625
vijayam98@yahoo.com |
| Member | Mr. N. Nasjundaram - VA | 804-364-4410
vnanju@yahoo.com |
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| Program |
| Title | Name | Email | Roles & Responsibilities |
| Chair |
Dr. M. Seetharam Gowda - MD |
410-465-4927
vpa2011program@gmail.com |
- Develop Program registration form, rules, guidelines, and deadline for submitting programs
- Contact VPA regional chapters soliciting programs
- Select well-balanced programs for the conference representing kids, adults, dance, drama, music, etc.
- Set program duration, schedule, and sequence for each program
- Create final program schedule chart to be printed in the "Program Book"
- Inform program participants about their performance day & time slot
- Get requirements of the selected programs for any special resources required such as lighting, background
scene, music, etc.
- Obtain needed materials (CDs, Cassette Tapes, DVD’s, etc) from the program participants - Edit, Compile &
Burn CDs
- Coordinate with MC committee for introduction, announcements, and any special resources required for the
programs
- Develop Audio/video requirements for the programs
- Coordinate with Audio/Video Committee in meeting A/V (microphones, lighting, etc.)requirements
- Select background music during procession, lunch, dinner, breaks, etc.
- Manage time during program execution
- Prepare a list of all the participants and work with Recognition & Awards committee in rocuring the awards &
certificates for the program participants
- Program must include a VPA General body meeting on Sunday afternoon
- Select DJ and music for dance - Complile & Burn CDs
MC Subcommittee:
- Coordinate with the Program and A/V committee to arrange required microphones (wired & wireless)
- Coordinate with the Program Committee in developing the script for announcement for each program
- Develop MCs schedule with equal participation of MCs
- Coordinate with the program committee in managing the time during program execution
- Develop a standard dialogues for program transitions
- All MC scripts must be typed to avoid impromptu speeches by the MCs
Fashion Show subcommittee:
- Develop fashion show theme and segments (youth, western, Indian, etc)
- Choreograph the Fashion show
- Work with Registration committee to seek the participants for Fashion show
- Solicit sponsorships from Indian Boutiques to provide dress for the fashion show participants
- Select appropriate music for the various fashion show segments
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| Member | Ms. Bharathi Ramakrishnaiah - VA | 703-815-0635
mramakrishnaiah@hotmail.com |
| Member | Ms. Hamsa Arun - NJ | 732-940-4370
hamsa_jee@yahoo.com |
| Member | Ms. Manjula Kuppalli - MD | 410-931-6787
mkuppalli@gmail.com |
| Member | Mr. Prakash Bhadraiah - MD | 301-596-9669
prakash_bhadraiah@yahoo.com |
| Member | Mr. Ramesh Kundur - VA | 804-530-8609
rkundur@hotmail.com |
| Cultural Coordinator | Ms. Swarup Gowda - MD | 410-465-4927
vpa2011program@gmail.com |
| Cultural Coordinator - South | Ms. Yamuna Srinidhi - TX | 281-277-1055
yamunasrinidhi@yahoo.com |
| Cultural Coordinator - West | Vijay Lakshman - CA | 408-802-8013
vijayel@yahoo.com |
| Cultural Coordinator - East | Sushma Vasanth - MD |
drsushmamb@yahoo.com |
| Cultural Coordinator - Mid-West | Tribhuvana Murthy - IL | 630-851-7190
tanmayi_99@yahoo.com |
| Member | Ms. Geetha Ravindra - VA | 804-527-8373
geetha.ravindra@yahoo.com |
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| Publicity |
| Title | Name | Email | Roles & Responsibilities |
| Chair |
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- Develop contents and publicity materials (logos, banners, etc)
- Coordinate with all VPA regional Chapters to get the current address list
- Print publicity materials, stationeries (envelopes, letterheads, business cards, etc.)
- Mail all conference materials including registration forms, program forms, etc
- Coordinate with VPA Regional chapter presidents in publicizing the conference
- Coordinate with Website committee for posting contents in a timely manner and e-mail communication
- Mail formal invitation to the registrants
- Send e-mail reminder to all the registrants before the conference with helpful information
- Send thank you e-mail to all the registrants after the conference
- Send e-mail to entire VPA community about the success of the conference
- Post conference press release to Local & Indian news media
Website subcommittee:
- Develop web graphics
- Coordinate with the Publicity committee in posting conference related materials on myvpa.org website on a
regular basis
- Set up online registration process
- Coordinate with the Registration committee consolidating e-mails of the registrants
- Coordinate with the Publicity committee in sending e-mail reminders to VPA community on a regular basis
regarding the progress of the conference
- Post pictures from the conference on the web
Karnataka Liaison Subcommittee:
- Coordinate invitations to key note speakers and guests from India
Overseas Liaison Subcommittee:
- Coordinate invitations to key note speakers and guests from outside of North America
- Focus countries include Australia, UK, New Zealand, etc.
Government and PR subcommittee:
- Generate a list of potential state and federal government/civic leaders to invite for convention
- Work within Publicity Committee and convention committee to short list
- Prepare Invitation, followup, and arrange for their visit
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Co-Chair
(Govt Liaison) | Ms. Anu Rangappa - VA | 202-276-9345(c)/
202-496-1546
arangappa@deweysquare.com |
Co-Chair
(Overseas Liaison) | Mr. Babu Prabhakar - MD | 410-750-0997
babuprabhakar@gmail.com |
Co-Chair
(Publication/Publicity) | Mr. Harish kumar - NJ | 732-259-2085
harishkmr@gmail.com |
Co-Chair
(Karnataka Liaison) | Ms. Yamuna Srinidhi - TX | 281-277-1055
yamunasrinidhi@yahoo.com |
Co-Chair
(Website) | Mr. Sreeranga Shivaiah - MD | 301-996-6099
sreeranga@gmail.com |
| Member | Mr. Prabhu Gowda - MD | 240-687-0176
prabhugowda@yahoo.com |
| Member | Mr. Ravishankar Byrappa Gowda - CA | 650-996-7180
ravishankar_b@yahoo.com |
| Member | Sahana Kumar - NJ | 609-750-1947
sahanakumar@hotmail.com |
| Member | Savitha Yashasvi - MI | 248-462-3188
savmys@yahoo.com |
| Member | Sharath Bhandary - NY | 917-604-6460
sharathSB@yahoo.com |
| Member | Ms. Leela Gopalakrishna - MD | 410-750-3162
leekrisus@yahoo.com |
| Member | Ms. Nalini Anjanappa - MD | 410-750-3162
nnanjanappa@gmail.com |
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| Registration & Reception |
| Title | Name | Email | Roles & Responsibilities |
| Chair |
Ms. Sujatha Gowda - MD |
301-694-0758
sgowda99@hotmail.com
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Prior to Conference
- Coordinate with Finance Committee to establish registration fees for adult, children, late registration fee, cancellation fee, etc
- Develop registration form including option to subscribe VPA membership, CME enrollment
- Coordinate with Website committee to set up online registration
- Coordinate with Publicity Committee in mailing out the Registration form
- Maintain database of the registrants by mail, fax, and online
- Coordinate with Publicity and Website committees in sending formal and e-mail invitation to the registrants
- Develop FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) pertaining to registrations, cancellations, etc. to be published on the web
- Prepare Name Badges for the Registrants, Volunteers and Committee members
- Prepare registration Packages containing Name badge, Souvenir, goodies, etc
- Develop a theme for the Registration committee members (common dress - same color saree, kurha, etc.)
On the day of the Conference
- Coordinate with Stage & Decor Committee to decorate the Registration Booths
- Check in the Registrants and distribute the registration Packages
- Direct them to Hospitality area for further information
Reception subcommittee
- Coordinate and develop a theme for receiving convention attendees and guests
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| Co-Chair | | |
| Member | Ms. Brundha Budhaguppe - NJ | 973-333-4361
brunda68@gmail.com |
| Member | Ms. Kalpana Gowda - MD | 301-610-6490
klpngowda@gmail.com |
| Member | Ms. Parvathi Shanker - MD | 301-916-8911
prabhugowda@yahoo.com |
| Member | Ms. Leela Srinivas - MD | 301-299-3937
vmail9000@yahoo.com |
| Member | Ms. Namitha Venkatesh - DE | 302-584-3892
namithapunith@gmail.com |
| Member | Ms. Nanda Ravindra - MD | 410-531-8063
nandaravi@comcast.net |
| Member | Mr. Prakash Doddabele | 408-364-6365
Prakash.daddabele@gmail.com |
| Member | Ms. Punitha Venkatesh - DE | 302-584-3892
vpunith@gmail.com |
| Member | Mr. Ragu Mandya - NJ | 714-851-5664
mandyaraghu@yahoo.com |
| Member | Ms. Suja Hiriyanna - MD | 301-528-5989
avisupri@yahoo.com |
| Member | Ms. Sunitha Mandya - NJ | 714-851-5664
sunita.gowda@gmail.com |
| Member | Ms. Vijaya Gowda - MD | 301-663-6761
luckyshiva250@yahoo.com |
| Member | Ms. Chandine Gowda | 203-918-0942
chandinigowda@yahoo.com |
| Member | Ms. Krishna Mohan | 203-918-0942
krishmo@yahoo.com |
| Member | Ms. Harish Kumar | 732-259-2085
harishkmr@gmail.com |
| Member | Ms. Sushma Kumar | 732-259-2085
sushma.harish@gmail.com |
| Youth Member | Apeksha Shanker | 301-916-3886 |
| Youth Member | Avinash Hiriyanna | 301-528-5989 |
| Youth Member | Crystal Gowda | 301-694-0758
crystalgowda@yahoo.com |
| Youth Member | Hamsa Gowda | 410-465-4927
hgowda2@umbc.edu |
| Youth Member | Hema Ramakrishniah | 703-815-0635 |
| Youth Member | Priya Hiriyanna | 301-528-5989 |
| Youth Member | Sandesh Srinivas | 301-299-3937 |
| Youth Member | Seema Kuppali | 410-931-6787 |
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| Women's Forum |
| Title | Name | Email | Roles & Responsibilities |
| Chair |
Ms. Meena Gowda |
301-598-5354
gowdameena@yahoo.com |
- Develop a theme for the Women’s forum
- Publish a directory Who-is-who of all VPA in business / Cultural/ NGO arena with their brief profile for publication
- Arrange half day Women’s Forum on Friday/Saturday in consultation with the program committee
- Work with conveners to invite eminent Women for these Forums
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| Member | Ms. Hema Preetham - NJ | 732-438-6716
pbilumane@hotmail.com |
| Member | Ms. Jayanthi Mittur - IL | 630-497-8872
lmittur@gmail.com |
| Member | Ms. Pavithra Kenjige - VA | 703-815-1629
pavithra_kenjige@yahoo.com |
| Member | Ms. Roopashree Gowda - TX | 972-724-2343
rgowda05@yahoo.com |
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| Young Professionals Socializing |
| Title | Name | Email | Roles & Responsibilities |
| Chair |
Ms. Namratha Swamy |
410-581-9161 |
- Provide networking, mentoring, and socializing opportunities
- Organize and promote activities for the benefit of the youth
- Focus on connecting through civic outreach and social events
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