About Convention

About Vokkaligara Parishat of America

  • Vokkaliga community members are those who can trace their ancestry to people engaged in the farming occupation
  • VPA is a cultural & charitable organization which promotes Vokkaliga community in USA and Canada
  • In existence since 1992.
  • Is a non-profit organization with Tax ID: 31-1529941
  • Has a 501 (c) 3 status which provides exempt status, for Federal income tax purposes.
  • Is an umbrella organization for 4 VPA Chapters representing 3,000 families across USA and Canada
  • Is involved in many charitable works. VPA has raised money for many hospitals in Karnataka.
  • Organizes conferences once in 2 years and has organized 13 VPA conferences so far

About upcoming 14th VPA Convention in Sacramento

  • 14th VPA convention will be held during July 2nd to July 4th at Doubletree Hilton, Sacramento, CA
  • More than 800 people are expected to attend.
  • Attendees will include affluent professionals like Doctors, Engineers, IT field professionals and
    Business people.
  • A number of dignitaries from US and India will attend the Conference