Transcript 2005 VPA Convention Presentation

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Vokkaligas Background:
• Vokkaliga community members are those who can trace their
ancestry to people engaged in the farming occupation.
• Gangadicara Vokkaligas
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Morasu Vokkaligas
Reddy Vokkaligas
Kunchitiga Vokkaligas
Hallikaru Vokkaligas
Bunts
• Some of the most famous Vokkaligas
• Kempe Gowda
• K.V. Puttappa (Kuvempu)
• Kengal Hunumanthiah
• K.H. Ramaiah
• B.S. Puttaiah
• B. Saroja Devi
• H.D. Devegowda
• and many others…
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About VPA Organization:
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Vokkaligara Parishat of America (VPA) is a non-profit organization
(Tax ID: 31-1529941) was formed in 1991.
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VPA is registered in the State of Illinois as a non-profit organization. VPA's
central office is in Illinois and it is managed by the President of Midwest
Chapter.
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VPA is dedicated to Unite Vokkaligas and promote literacy, cultural,
educational, social, economic, health of the people of the Vokkaliga
community of North America.
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VPA has formed following four regional Chapters:
VPA-East , VPA-Midwest , VPA-South , VPA-West
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There are about 800 Vokkaliga families in North America as part of VPA
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VPA has 15 Board of Trustees including 6 office bearers.
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VPA Mission & Objectives:
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To maintain, preserve and perpetuate the heritage amongst Vokkaligas
To assist and promote literary, cultural, educational, social, economic, health
and community activities of the people of the Vokkaliga community of North
America.
To promote exchange programs for students, scientists and professionals of
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Vokkaliga community
To invite distinguished Vokkaliga scholars, artists, artisans and statesmen
to USA
To solicit, raise and disburse funds for charitable purposes
To create a network of VPA members
To organize literary, educational, youth and cultural conferences
To channel the resources of the Vokkaligas in the US to assist rural
communities
of Karnataka
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VPA Conventions Held:
•VPA has organized following 9 Conventions so far:
• 2005 – Detroit
• 2002 – Virginia
• 2000 – Chicago
• 1998 – Los Angeles
• 1996 – New Jersey
• 1994 – Maryland
• 1993 – Chicago
• 1992 – Detroit
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VPA Supported Charitable Work:
• Dining Hall in the K.H. Ramaiah Hostel
• Tunga Vidya Vardaka Sangha,Thirthahalli, Shimoga District
• Devangi Manappa Rangamandira Samithi, Devangi, Shimoga District
• K.H. Ramaiah Hostel, Mysore
• MSG - Memorial Family Planning Hospital, Mulbagal
• Krushik Sarvodaya Foundation, Bangalore
• Prathidhwani - Centre for Community Development, Hassan
• Karuna Trust
• Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust
• Sakleshpur Vokkaligara Sangha
• Rays of Hope Foundation
• Red Cross Katrina
• March of Dimes
• Apana Ghar
• KRS Foundation
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For more information on VPA, visit
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or send an e-mail to
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