LIST OF CONVENTION COMMITTEES

CORE COMMITTEE

NAME
Dr. Amarnath Gowda, MI
Varchasvi Shankar, MI
Dayashankar Adappa, MI
Ramesh Gowda, MI
Raghava Gowda, MI
Surendra Puttamadaiah, MI
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assures to conduct the Conference along the lines of VPA objectives.
  • Advice on the dignitaries, keynote speaker, etc.
  • Provide guidance for suggestions for the Convention activities.
  • Help in fundraising activities.
  • Work with the Coordination Committee to get an update on the Convention Progress

COORDINATION COMMITTEE

NAME PHONE EMAIL
Ramesh Gowda, MI (248) 396-0776 President@myvpa.org
Raghava Gowda, MI (309) 310-5331 secretary@myvpa.org
Surendra Puttamadaiah, MI (330) 207-7014 Treasurer@myvpa.org
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assures to conduct the Conference along the lines of VPA objectives and VPA Convention Guidelines.
  • Finalize the Convention Logo & the Theme/Tag line for the Convention.
  • Establish Convention bank account.
  • Meet Convention Committees on a regular basis and provide directions and resources.
  • Provide Convention progress to the Core Committee on a regular basis.
  • Finalize the artists, dignitaries keynote speaker, etc.
  • Finalize the vendors such as audio/video, food, etc.
  • Resolve any conflicts arise within the Convention Committees
  • Communicate with the Board of Trustees (BOT) on a regular basis with the progress of the convention activities.
  • Present Convention final summary report including lessons learnt, recommendations and audited financial report to the BOT.
  • Close the Convention bank account.

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

NAME
Varchasvi Shankar, MI
Dr. Amarnath Gowda, MI
Dayashankar Adappa, MI
Yashasvi Shankar, MI
Ramesh Gowda, MI
Raghava Gowda, MI
Surendra, Puttamadaiah, MI
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with the Coordination Committee to set the fundraising target amount.
  • Develop a plan of action for fund mobilization.
  • Identify potential Donors/Sponsors and follow-up.
  • Develop Family & Business Sponsorship levels and what each level is entitled to
  • Coordinate with Publicity, Registration, Hospitality, Souvenir Committees to make sure all Donors/Sponsors receive the promised benefits (e.g. Registration package, Hotel room, Souvenir ads, Stage recognition, e-mail campaign, etc.)
  • Coordinate with A/V and MCs so donors/sponsors are recognized, and their ads are displayed as promised.

REGISTRATION COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Nandini Varchasvi, MI Chairperson
Reshma Gowda, MI Member
Dr. Vijayalaksmi Ranganath Member
Rashmi Dayashankar, MI Member
Aarthi Rajanna, MI Member
Dr. Viji Shridhar, MI Member
Roopa Gowda, MI Member
Yogitha Krishnamurthy, MI Member
Sandhya Gowda, MI Member
Raghu Hethur, MI Member
Harish Chandregowda, MI Member
Manjula Padmanabh, MI Member
Sabhya Jayanth, MI Member
Ashwini Sreenivas, MI Member
Suchetha Dayanand, MI Member
Savitha Yashasvi, MI Member
Reena Muddappa, MI Member
Smitha Harish, MI Member
Meena Raghava, MI Member
Dr. Nagashree Chandrashekar, MI Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prior to Convention:
    • Coordinate with Core Committee to establish registration fees for adults, children, early bird & late registration fee, cancellation policy, etc.
    • Develop Registration & Sponsorship forms.
    • Coordinate with Website committee to set up online registration & sponsorship forms.
    • Develop FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) pertaining to registrations, cancellations, etc. to be published on the web
    • Coordinate with Publicity Committee in e-mailing Registration campaigns, periodically.
    • Provide registration analytics to the Coordination Committee on a regular basis.
    • Coordinate with Publicity and Website committees in sending formal and e-mail invitations to the registrants.
    • Develop workflow for guest check-in & distribute the registration Packages.
    • Prepare Name Badges for the Registrants, Volunteers and Committee members.
    • Prepare registration Packages containing Name badge, Inserts, Program Booklet, goodies, etc.
  • Day before the day of the Convention:
    • Coordinate with Decoration Committee to decorate the Registration Booths
  • On the day of the Convention:
    • Check-in the Registrants (multiple stations, scan QR Code)
    • Distribute the Registration Packages
    • Direct them to Hospitality area for further information including room check-in.
  • After the Convention:
    • Provide Core Committee & Convention Committee the final report on the Registrations and Sponsorships.

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Vrinda Narayan, MI Chairperson
Sandhya Narayanappa, IL Member
Nagashree Chandrashekar, MI Member
Dr. Viji Shridhar, MI Member
Shreyas Gowda, MI Member
Shamanth Kumar, MI Member
Thanmay Davaraj, MI Member
Shashi Gowda, MI Member
Manjula Gowda, MI Member
Priya Bachegowda, MI Member
Arun Kumar, MI Member
Lakshmi Venkatesh Thimmappa, MI Member
Chandru Alaiah, MI Member
Mandakini Gowda, MI Member
Latha Gowda, MI Member
Smitha Gowda, MI Member
Madhukanth Gowda, MI Member
Pramod Lakshmegowda, MI Member
Srinivas Narayanappa, MI Member
Sandeep Narayanappa, MI Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prior to Convention:
    • Work with the Website Committee in providing information about sightseeing places and nearby attractions, transportation options from various airports.
    • 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 the Coordination Committee to handle communications aspects.
    • Prepare a welcome goodie bag to be placed in every room.
    • Prepare an e-mail content to be sent to all the registrants before the Convention with helpful information.
  • On the day of the Convention:
    • Assist guests in checking into the rooms, parking, etc.
    • If required, arrange transportation services to the Venue, especially for invited dignitaries & artists.
    • Accommodation and transportation arrangements for the dignitaries, artists and guests.
    • Work with Registration Committee to generate a list of Donors/Sponsors who are entitled free room and work with the Hotel front desk to allocate rooms.
    • Make a flyer (to be distributed at the time of check-in) with relevant & critical information the guests need to have to make their stay comfortable.
    • Make arrangements at the entrance of the Convention Venue to greet all attendees.
    • Provide directions for the Convention areas such as main hall, breakout rooms, food hall, etc.) in the form Easels.
    • Prepare a list of VIPs and see that they are received and taken to the right places at the Convention Hall.
    • Assist handicapped visitors to reach their destination comfortably. Provide wheelchairs if required.

MERAVANIGE COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Ashwini Sreenivas, MI Chairperson
Savithri Amarnath, MI Member
Kalavathy Kempaiah, MI Member
Shobha Gowda, MI Member
Rathna Tharanath, MI Member
Dr. Vijayalaksmi Ranganath, MI Member
Roopa Gowda, MI Member
Dr. Reshma Gowda, MI Member
Reena Muddappa, MI Member
Sandya Jaygowda, MI Member
Latha Gowda, MI Member
Smitha Srinivas, MI Member
Sabhya Jayanth, MI Member
Nandini Varchasvi, MI Member
Madhushree Varshik, MI Member
Manjula Gowda, MI Member
Jayabharathi Gowda, MI Member
Yogitha Krishnamurthy, MI Member
Dr. Viji Shridhar, MI Member
Meenakshi Raghava, MI Member
Rashmi Dayashankar Member
Sreekanth Chandru, MI Member
Geetha Mundodi, MI Member
Dr. Sai Gowda, NJ Member
Pruthvi Gowda, PA Member
Sandeep Narayanappa, MI Member
Munish Manjunath, MI Member
Rohini Anand, TX Member
Mamatha Jagadish, NJ Member
Manjunath Ramachandraiah, CA Member
Anjana Parthasarathy, TX Member
Sandhya Narayanappa, IL Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop a theme and songs for the Meravanige.
  • Select the Meravanige Route and get the required permit/approvals.
  • Contact VPA Chapters and assign them their dress code/theme for participation.
  • Coordinate with the Coordination Committee work with guest artists to participate in the Meravanige.
  • Arrange for audio/video for the Meravanige.

FOOD COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Yogesh Thimmegowda, MI Chairperson
Ajay Jayadeva, MI Member
Latha Gowda, MI Member
Shobha Ravishankar, MI Member
Nanditha Kanchanahalli, MI Member
Lakshmivenkatesh Thimmappa, MI Member
Madhu Rangaiah, NJ Member
Savitha Hosalli, MI Member
Meenakshi Raghava, MI Member
Swathi Gowda, MI Member
Dhananjaya Kengaiah, CA Member
Venkatesh Shivalingaiah, NJ Member
Sheshadri D, CA Member
Sharath Varadappa, MI Member
Manjula Padmanabh, MI Member
Madhukanth Gowda, MI Member
Kalavathy Kempaiah, MI Member
Kavitha Ramanna, TX Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Prior to Convention:
    • Develop menu for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, snacks for the Convention.
    • Submit budget plan to the Coordination Committee
    • Get quotes from at least 2 different caterers for the selected menu
    • Arrange pre-convention sample taste with the actual preparation of the menu selected.
    • Coordinate with the Hotel Kitchen staff to meet chef’s requirements.
    • Identify and follow any regulatory compliance requirements with the hotel and the state government.
    • Recruit volunteers to help during food serving.
    • Work with Website Committee to publish the final food menu and serving timings for each day.
    • Provide plan & schedule for volunteers who will be helping during food serving.
  • During Convention:
    • Ensure serving dishes, plates, spoons, cups and napkins are available during breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks.
    • Work with Hospitality Committee to arrange food for dignitaries, artists.
    • Work with the Food vendor & Hotel facility ins setting up the snacks, water & coffee stations in the main hall as well as in breakout rooms and hallways.

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Jaya Gowda, MI Chairperson
Ashwini Srinivas, MI Member
Shreyas Gowda, MI Member
Shamanth Kumar, MI Member
Shambhavi Sriharsha, MI Member
Vani Manjunath, MI Member
Swathi Gowda, MI Member
Manjula Gowda, MI Member
Mani Sreenivas, VA Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with the Coordination Committee in finalizing the invited artists and budget for the entertainment programs for the Convention.
  • Work with the Coordination Committee to finalize the well-balanced programs from Chapters, youth, adults, dance, drama, music, etc.
  • Work with the Coordination Committee in developing the Program Schedule & publish a Program Booklet.
  • Work with Website Committee to publish the detailed Program Guide on the website.
  • Coordinate with Stage Management Committee to allocate the time slots for all the programs.
  • Work with Audio/Video Committee to meet the A/V needs for the programs.
  • Allocate room & A/V logistics for the Forums and VPA General Body Meeting.
  • Develop Program entry form, rules, guidelines, and deadline for submitting programs.
  • Contact VPA chapters soliciting programs

STAGE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Jay Gowda, MI Chairperson
Jaya Gowda, MI Member
Shambhavi Sriharsha, MI Member
Mani Sreenivas, VA Member
Vani Manjunath, MI Member
Manjula Gowda, MI Member
Ajay Reddy, MI Member
Lavanya Thanmay, MI Member
Swathi Gowda, MI Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate with Program Committee to allocate time slots for the invited artists.
  • Manage program duration, schedule, and sequence for each program.
  • Get requirements of the selected programs for any special resources required such as lighting, background scene, music, etc.
  • Obtain needed materials (CDs, DVD’s, USBs, etc) from the program participants.
  • Coordinate with MC committee for introduction, announcements, and any special resources required for the programs.
  • Coordinate with Audio/Video Committee in meeting A/V (microphones, background lighting, etc.) requirements.

PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Shambhavi Sriharsha, MI Chairperson
Jaya Gowda, MI Member
Subhashini Madhu, NJ Member
Nanditha Kanchanahalli, MI Member
Smitha Kumaraswamy, MI Member
Vani Manjunath, MI Member
Shamanth Kumar, MI Member
Latha Gowda, M Member
Srinivas Narayanappa, MI Member
Sandeep Narayanappa, MI Member
Kokila Gangappa, MI Member
Roopa Gowda, MI Member
Ajay Prasad, MI Member
Poornima Venkatesh, MI Member
Chandrashekar Alaiah, MI Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Make a phone call to VPA Chapter Members to invite them to the Convention if not already registered.
  • Develop contents and publicity materials (flyers, banners, etc)
  • Coordinate with various Convention Committees to develop publicity materials (flyers, banners, etc) to promote their Committee activities.
  • Communicate VPA Community on a regular basis with the various Committees’ announcements.
  • Coordinate with VPA Regional chapter presidents in publicizing the Convention.
  • Coordinate with Website committee for posting publicity contents in a timely manner.
  • Prepare Convention press release to Local & Indian news media.

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Sridhar Rangaswamy, MI Chairperson
Arun Gowda, MI Member
Pranavi Gowda, MI Member
Manya Gowda, MI Member
Avani Srinivas, MI Member
Sanju Swamy, MI Member
Yeshas Raghugowda, MI Member
Thanmay Devaraj, MI Member
Shashi Gowda, MI Member
Bhuvan Gowda, MI Member
Amaresh Gowda, MI Member
Madhukanth Gowda, MI Member
Ramesh Kallenhalli, MI Member
Pramod Lakshme Gowda, MI Member
Jayanth Siddappa, MI Member
Nagaraj Siddegowda, MI Member
Sudhakar Haraga, MI Member
Srinivas Narayanappa, MI Member
Abhilash Patel, MI Member
Ravi Hosahlli, MI Member
Dayanand Narasimaiah, MI Member
Nagaraj Mariyappa, MI Member
Arun Kumar, MI Member
Kiran Gowda, MI Member
Sharath Varadappa, MI Member
Murali Chandrashekar, MI Member
Srinivas Rajanna, MI Member
Deepak Shivanna, MI Member
Shashi Gowda, MI Member
Arun Maddur, MI Member
Taranath Ramachandraiah, MI Member
Sadananda Gowda, MI Member
Chandrashekar Alaiah, MI Member
Harish Chandregowda, MI Member
Shahshi Mandya, FL Member
Tulasi Ramachandra Gowda, MI Member
Naveen Gowda, MI Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Get volunteer requirements from various Convention Committees
  • Recruit volunteers
  • Communicate and coordinate with volunteers during:
    • Registration process
    • Hotel Check-in
    • Food serving
    • Transportation to & from the Venue
    • Breakout sessions

DECORATION COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Deepthi Sreekanth, MI Chairperson
Swathi Gowda, MI Member
Nanditha Kanchanahalli, MI Member
Sreekanth Chandru, MI Member
Archana Gowda, GA Member
Arun Gowda, MI Member
Priya Bachegowda, MI Member
Sandhya Gowda, MI Member
Asha Nagaraj, MI Member
Meenakshi Raghava, MI Member
Savitha Hosalli, MI Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop a theme for the Convention Decoration in working with the Coordination Committee.
  • Develop a budget for the decorations.
  • Decorate the Reception Area, Main Hall, Stage area, Breakout rooms, Dining hall.
  • Recruit volunteers for decoration.
  • Ensure decoration items are torn down after the Convention and any items rented are returned.
  • Design & Display VPA Convention Banners through the facility including Convention logo
  • Coordinate with A/V and lighting committee to set up the stage ambience.
  • Prepare a list of decorations items to be brought from India, well in advance due to shipping time involved.
  • Arrange flowers, plants, ornaments, and other Paraphernalia to decorate following areas:
  • Stage
  • Registration desk, Reception area
  • Hall entrance, Breakout rooms
  • Dining table

SPORTS COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Swamy Krishna, MI Chairperson
Arun Gowda, MI Member
Avaneeth Gowda, MI Member
Yuktha Gowda, MI Member
Ravi Hosalli, MI Member
Ravi Kollegala, FL Member
Sreekanth Sennappa, GA Member
Ramesh Kallenahalli, MI Member
Asha Nagaraj, MI Member
Shobha Kiran, MI Member
Yashavi Shankar, MI Member
Shantharaj Gowda, VA Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Organize Golf Tournament
  • Organize Rummy Tournament
  • Explore other sports activities at the Convention
  • Plan for Trophies
  • Help in fund raising for the sports activities

MASTER of CEREMONY (MC) COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Jay Gowda, MI Chairperson
Vrinda Narayana, MI Member
Nagamani Vishwanath, MI Member
Shubha Channappa, MI Member
Latha Gowda Member
Madesh Basavaraj, VA Member
Raghu Halur, CA Member
Pranavi Gowda, MI Member
Eesha Varchasvi, MI Member
Prutha Ragahva, MI Member
Amogh Gowda, MI Member
Ankith Varchasvi, MI Member
Arthi Rajanna, MI Member
Saanvi Yashasvi, MI Member
Srishti Gowda, MI Member
Sanju Swamy, MI Member
Varsha Kumar, MI Member
Dhravid Kumar, MI Member
Manya Gowda, MI Member
Adhitya Yogesh, MI Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate with the Stage MANAGEMENT Committee 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 Stage Management Committee in managing the time during program execution.
  • Develop a standard dialogue for program transitions.
  • All MC scripts must be typed to avoid impromptu speeches by the MCs.

WOMEN & HEALTH FORUM COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Lalitha Rudraiah MD, MI Chairperson
Savithri Amarnath, MI Member
Kavitha Gowda, NJ Member
Vijayalakshmi Ranganath MD, MI Member
Latha Manmohan MD, MI Member
Nagashree Chandrashekar MD, MI Member
Reshma Gowda DDS, MI Member
Neethi Gowda MD, MI Member
Viji Shridhar MBBS, MI Member
Archana Gowda, GA Member
Asha Mahadevappa, MI Member
Ashwini Gowda, MI Member
Bharathi Ramesh, MI Member
Jaya Gowda, MI Member
Meena Raghava, MI Member
Nandini Varchasvi, MI Member
Roopa Gowda, MI Member
Sandhya Thimmaiah, MI Member
Shambhavi Sriharsha, MI Member
Smitha Gowda, MI Member
Swaroopa Gowda, MI Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop a theme for the Women & Health Forum
  • Make a list of potential speakers
  • Develop Audio & Video requirements and Coordinate with Audio-Video-Lighting-Stage Committee

BUSINESS FORUM COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Varchasvi Shankar, MI Chairperson
Dayashankar Adappa, MI Member
Ankith Varchasvi, MI Member
Esha Varchasvi, MI Member
Prutha Raghava, MI Member
Sanju Swamy, MI Member
Nihal Gowda, MI Member
Chirag Adappa, MI Member
Arya Gowda, MI Member
Dinesh Gowda, TX Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop a theme & discussion topic for the Business Forum
  • Develop a format for 2-3 hours breakout session
  • Invite speakers for the Business Forum
  • Facilitate networking for VPA entrepreneurs attending the Convention

YOUTH FORUM COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Tanisha Shridhar, MI Chairperson
Yashas Gowda, MI Member
Pranavi Gowda, MI Member
Manya Gowda, MI Member
Avani Srinivas, MI Member
Yuktha Gowda, MI Member
Avaneeth Gowda, MI Member
Viren Gowda, MI Member
Shiven Gowda, MI Member
Sudeep Gowda, MI Member
Kavitha Gowda, MI Member
Tara Gowda, MI Member
Shreyan Muddappa, MI Member
Neeyam Muddappa, MI Member
Ankitha Taranath, MI Member
Niveditha Nagaraj, MI Member
Ankith Varchasvi, MI Member
Eesha Varchasvi, MI Member
Prathik Hosalli, MI Member
Rithik Hosalli, MI Member
Kunal Shridhar, MI Member
Shashank Nagaraj, MI Member
Shishir Nagaraj, MI Member
Reema Gowda, MI Member
Nehal Gowda, MI Member
Prutha Raghava, MI Member
Thejas Gowda, MI Member
Chirag Adappa, MI Member
Rohun Gowda, MI Member
Rishi Gowda, MI Member
Arya Gowda, MI Member
Manya Gowda, MI Member
Shreya Raj, VA Member
Arya Gowda, MI Member
Amith Dayanand, MI Member
Ronith Murali, MI Member
Tarun Murali, MI Member
Gowri Madhu, NJ Member
Namitha Srinivas, MI Member
Karthik Madhu, NJ Member
Amulya Basavaraj, NJ Member
Vibhu Sreekanth, GA Member
Nishanth Lokesh, GA Member
Lakshmi Lokesh, GA Member
Sihi Vishnu, NC Member
Avani Srinivas, MI Member
Suraj Kollegala, FL Member
Anup Manjunath, CAN Member
Jaya Manjunath, CAN Member
Varsha Kumar, MI Member
Dhravid Kumar, MI Member
Saanvi Yashasvi, MI Member
Sanjana Dayanand, MI Member
Gowri Chandru, MI Member
Pooja Chandru, MI Member
Sanju Swamy, MI Member
Samantha Swamy, MI Member
Anagha Sreenivas, VA Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • TBD

SINGLES MEET COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Jaya Gowda, MI Chairperson
Dr. Viji Shridhar, MI Member
Sandhya Narayanappa, IL Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • TBD

WEBSITE COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Kiran Manchegowda, MI Chairperson
Ramesh Gowda, MI Member
Ashray Dravidian, MI Member
Murali Chandrashekar, MI Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Set up online Registration & Sponsorship
  • Coordinate with the Publicity committee in developing web graphics to promote or announce Convention updates.
  • Work with various Convention Committees to get the contents and forms specific to their Committee.
  • Create official e-mail accounts for the purpose of the Convention using myvpa.org domain as required.
  • Provide registration & Sponsorship report to the Registration Committee on a regular basis.
  • Post pictures, videos from the Convention on the website.

SOUVENIR COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Kiran Gowda, MI Member
Ashray Dravidian, MI Member
Yogesh Thimmegowda, MI Member
Swathi Gowda, MI Member
Jaya Gowda, MI Member
Shubha Nagaraj, MI Member
Jagadeesh Rangaswamy, IND Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with the Coordination Committee in developing a theme & budget for the Souvenir.
  • Design cover graphics for the Souvenir
  • Obtain messages (VPA President, Swamiji, Local Dignitaries (Governor, Mayor, Senator/Congressmen…) & International Dignitaries, etc.
  • Solicit articles, poems, etc for the Souvenir.
  • Coordinate with the Fundraising Committee in obtaining Sponsors/Donors Family photos/Advertisements.
  • Arrange a photo session for the Convention Committees group pictures to be printed in Souvenir.
  • Obtain photos of the National VPA Office Bearers, BOTs, 4 Chapters’ Office Bearers
  • Obtain Summary of Activities from of 4 Chapters
  • Work with the Coordination Committee to identify printer & shipping logistics.
  • Coordinate logistics for mailing the Souvenirs.

AUDIO-VIDEO-LIGHTING-STAGE COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Jay Gowda, MI Chairperson
Sreekanth Chandru, MI Member
Ashray Dravidian, MI Member
Sreenivas Rajanna, MI Member
Raju Muthu, NJ Member
Shridhar Rangaswamy, MI Member
Apurva Muddappa, MI Member
Govardhan, TX Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinate with the Program Committee, Stage Management Committee and the MC committee to develop requirements for the A/V, Lighting & Stage.
  • Obtain at least 2 quotes.
  • Work the Decoration Committee to background screen display.
  • Arrange still & video photography.

FASHION SHOW COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Munsih Manjunath, MI Chairperson
Kiran Gowda, WA Member
Pooja Vishnu, NC Member
Savitha Yashasvi, MI Member
Anitha Muthaiah, FL Member
Nandini Varchasvi, MI Member
Madhukanth Gowda, MI Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • TBD

AWARD & RECOGNITION COMMITTEE

NAME ROLE
Dr. Viji Shridhar, MI Chairperson
Ramesh Gowda, MI Member
Veena Chandregowda, MI Member
Kavya Tejus Gowda, MI Member
Manjula Sadananda, MI Member
Sreekanth Chandru, MI Member
Shridhar Rangaswamy, MI Member
Vani Manjunath, MI Member
Smitha Srinivas, MI Member
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work with the Coordination Committee in identifying the individuals for recognition.
  • Work with the Coordination Committee to design the award plaque.
  • Work with the Fundraising Committee to make sure that the Sponsors are recognized.

INDIA COORDINATOR

NAME
Jagadeesh Rangaswamy
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Identify vendors to procure the items (e.g. decoration, goodies, snacks/deserts, Registration related) required from various Convention
  • Work on shipping logistics of items from India to USA
  • Work with Travel agency to coordinate air tickets for the artists
  • Coordinate marketing & graphics work for flyers and website
  • Coordinate Printing & Shipping of Vishwamanava Souvenir Publication