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for BOARD OF DIRECTOR (2023-2027)

ఒక నమ్మకం.. ఒక మార్పు.. మీ శిరీష తూనుగుంట్లను బోర్డు ఆఫ్ డైరెక్టర్ గా గెలిపించండి. ఈసారి ఎన్నికలలో తానాలో క్రియా శీలక కార్యకర్త గా , వివిధ హోదాల్లో పనిచేసిన సుదీర్ఘ అనుభవంతో ఈ ఎన్నికల్లో “బోర్డు ఆఫ్ డైరెక్టర్” గా పోటీ చేస్తున్నాను . ఈ ఎన్నికల్లో నాకు విజయం చేకూర్చి మహిళల శక్తిసామర్థ్యాలను ప్రోత్సహిస్తారని ఆశిస్తాను. నేను నిర్వహించిన కార్యక్రమాలు, నా శక్తి సామర్ధ్యాలపై నమ్మకంతో నాకు ఓటు వేసి బోర్డు ఆఫ్ డైరెక్టర్”గా గెలిపించి తానా సంస్థలో సరికొత్త మహిళా అధ్యాయానికి శ్రీకారం చుడతారని అభ్యర్తిస్తున్నాను.

మీ,
శిరీష తూనుగుంట్ల
తానా “బోర్డు ఆఫ్ డైరెక్టర్” అభ్యర్థిని (2023-2027)

Positions Held in TANA

  • 2021-2023 TANA Cultural Service Coordinator
  • 2019-2021 TANA Women Service Coordinator
  • 2017-2019 TANA National Membership Services Chair
  • 2015-2017 TANA National Membership Services Co-Chair
  • 2011-2015 TANA New York City Coordinator, NY Dhim TANA Chair, NY Curie Competitions Chair

Positions Held in Other Non-Profit Organizations

  • 2014-2019 TLCA (Telugu Literary and Cultural Association) Executive Committee
  • 2011-2013 TLCA Volunteer Committee
  • 2009-2011 NYC Homeless Shelter Volunteer
  • 2006-2008 TAJA (Telugu Association of Jacksonville, Florida) Volunteer Committee: UNF (University of North Florida) Student Volunteer Server Chair

Cultural Coordinator - Key Initiatives

  • Promoting culture through monthly Telugu Samskrutika Sirulu.
  • Promoting the cultural spirit among children by conducting activities like Balotsavam.
  • Celebrating Bangaru Bathukamma at New York Time Square.
  • Conducting TANA My Voice Season 4 TV show.
  • Kavya Deepavali by Garikapati Narasimha Rao Garu.
  • Telugu Language Day worldwide virtual event.
  • Founder of first ever WTCF-World Telugu Cultural Festival with 20,000+ participants of 120 Telugu associations from 40+ countries.
  • TANA Sankeerthana Yoga Sessions by Dr. Shobha Raju Garu.
  • TANA Women Empowerment Seminars.
  • TANA 40th Anniversary Celebrations at New York.
  • Surabhi Dramas conducted for 8 weeks to help Surabhi artists and donated/Raised 8,00,000 rupees.
  • Telugu Shathaka Padhyapattanam for kids.
  • TANA Susapannotsav by Dr. Shobha Raju Garu.
  • NY Cruise Festival with Telugu Community.
  • Amma Neeku Vandanam to celebrate Mother's Day.
  • TANA World Environment Day celebrations with UND.
  • Telugu Bhasha Dinotsavam Celebrations.
  • Independence Day Amrutotsavam Celebrations.
  • Yoga sessions for 600 days with 600 people by Siva Guruji Garu.
  • Lucky Mahila Program on the day of women's day.
  • TANA Kuchipudi Seminar.
  • Produced Singer Mangli Bathukamma song by TANA.
  • Teachers Day Celebrations Reminiscing the "Aryckti Acharya Devo Bhava on the event of Sarvepalli Radha Krishna Jayanthi."

Women Coordinator

  • Supported and resolved 100 plus women domestic violence by working with USA, AP & Telangana governments.
  • Helped 40 women through domestic violence centers, and 23 women through Shelters, obtained 52 Protective orders, Extended Free legal assistance in 49 cases and provided Skill development to 30 women.
  • Published a book with all my experiences as women coordinator "Jaruguthunnakathalu" to enable self-motivation and confidence within women.

Covid Activities

  • Sri Bharateeyam Satyavani Garu and V.V Lakshmi Narayana Garu - Inspirational, Motivational, Moral Support Talk show during Covid pandemic.
  • Donated and Raised funds to distribute 20,000 medical kits, 650+ Oxygen concentrators, 220 Ventilators in both Telugu States Established and operationalized privately funded 24X7 call center to assist covid helpline.
  • Distributed 1 month groceries to 3000 families for needy people.
  • Distributed food/gloves/masks for front line workers in USA
  • Donated 2000 rupees for each artist family of 100 artists

Foundation Services

  • Chenetha Karmikulu Raised funds of and purchased ASU machines to weavers.
  • Conducted CPR, AED training camps and Eye camps in Rural Areas.
  • Adoption of school at Lingagudem.
  • Digitalization of schools in rural areas.
  • Raised funds and donated 2000 sarees for Rural Women.
  • Helped Team Square incidents in NY.
  • Raised funds during Bathukamma Event and donated to Cancer patients.
  • Raised funds through WTCF events and Donated to Artists during pandemic.
  • Benches donation to schools in Rural areas.
  • Backpacks distribution for needy school kids in USA.
  • TANA 5k run and Sports tournaments at NYC.
  • Giving Tuesday activities in NYC (Books/Toys donations, Food drive).
  • Raised/Donated funds to help Godavari flood victims Around Bhadrachalam.
  • Sanitary Napkins distribution to students and Migrant workers in Rural areas.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

  • Red cross meritorious GOLD medal from His Excellency Governor of Andhra Pradesh 2022.
  • Indian Book of Records for WTCF.
  • Telugu Book of Records for WTCF.
  • Citation from The Mayor of New York for Bathukamma Festival.

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