ATA women’s forum is intended for, but not limited to, all తెలà±à°—à± (Telugu) women in this wonderful alien land. Whether you are a house wife - caring for your family and kids or you juggle your schedule with multiple responsibilities at work, home and family back home; you are a part of this committee and can easily connect with our forum and activities.
The goal of women’s forum is to educate and explore various opportunities for women to empower them to deal with their unique issues, questions and concerns. In addition, we also try to engage you in various fun activities and competitions to refine your skills to nurture your families and gratify your inborn motherly nature.
‘ATA 2012 ఆదరà±à°¶à°†à°¡à°ªà°¡à±à°šà±à°²à±’ (Ideal/star Women) Contest: As woman’s happiness is family’s happiness, it is our basic responsibility to acknowledge and reinforce women’s ideals. With this intention, we would like to conduct a star women competition exclusively for talented and successful ladies. For more details click here
In addition, there will be several exploratory and empowerment sessions. Below is the projected schedule for ATA 12th Annual Convention women’s forum. Come! Join us to make this exciting event a memorable one. The seating is limited for each session, so, please hurry up to register!
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Session Title |
Speakers/Guests
(Tentative) |
Facilitator/ Moderator |
Time & Place |
Introduction and
‘విదేశంలో దేశీమహిళ’ |
Chief Guest(s)
Smt. SabitaIndra Reddy
Smt. Jaya Sudha
Smt. DK Aruna
Smt. Padmavathi Appala
Dr.SeshuSarma
Smt.Sasikala Penumarthi
Ms.Iliana and others depending on availability |
Dr. Suneetha Manyam |
July 7
2 PM - 3.15PM |
’మహిళా సౌందరà±à°¯à°‚’
Beauty tips for both men and women |
Licensed Estheticans and Beauty Parlor owners from Atlanta/USA |
Smt. Maitreyi Gangaraju
Prizes by Chief Guest(s) |
July 7
4.30 PM - 5.30PM |
‘à°¸à±à°¤à±à°°à±€à°²à±- సిరà±à°²à±’
Women and finance management- Discussion on how to manage the family budget effectively to face current economic hardships. |
Financial advisors from different states of USA/India |
Smt. Janetha R Kancharla |
July 8
9.30 AM - 10.30AM |
‘పెళà±à°³à°¿à°³à±à°³à°ªà±ˆ à°…à°‚'తరాలà±'
This session is open to ALL Telugu people in the community. It focusses on the issues of immigrant women and men with special emphasis on Indian Marriages. This exclusive awareness session also discusses the common problems associated with recent NRI marriage problems, addresses concerns from parents, young brides and grooms. Session focuses on marriage laws and provides counseling related resources. |
Smt. Mano Naidu
Smt. LaxmiRao
Smt. Hyma Naidu
Ms. SreedeviDhaditota and some more to be confirmed.
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Dr. Suneetha Manyam
Dr. Surender Reddy
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July 8
10.45AM- 12.00PM
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‘ఇంటికి దీపం ఇలà±à°²à°¾à°²à±’
Panel discussion on parenting ABCD kids emphasizing teenage concerns, issues and activities. |
Counselors / Parents / School Teachers / College Professors et al.
(Coming Soon) |
Smt. Seeta Valluripalli |
July 8
2.00 PM-
3.00PM
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తేజసà±à°µà°¿à°¨à°¿
Role of 21st century women in different fields of today’s world - Forum on successful women practicing in different areas. |
Smt. Balabdrapathruniramani
Smt. Jyothi Reddy
Smt. PadmavathiAppala |
Smt. AparnaTuraga
Smt. RajiAkkineni
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July 8
3.15 PM-
4.15PM
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‘ATA 2012 ఆదరà±à°¶ ఆడపడà±à°šà±à°²à±
Women Idol competition-Exclusively for women to acknowledge and recognize their invaluable services to the family and community.
Exploratory session on various forms of Indian arts and dance and their impact on continuing traditions, values and spirituality among Indian Women and their ABCD kids |
Smt. MadhviKorrapati
Smt. Padmaja Reddy
Smt. Jaya Sudha
Smt. Roja
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Smt. Neelima Gaddamadugu
Dr. Suneetha Manyam
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July 8
4.30 PM - 5.30PM
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à°¶à±à°à°¾à°à°¿à°¨à°‚దనలతో
ATA 2012 Women's Forum Committee
ATA 2012 Women’s Forum Committee
Suneetha Manyam - Chair
MadhurikaGoli - Co-Chair
Janetha R Kancharla
AparnaTuraga
Maitreyi Gangaraj
Neelima Gaddamadugu
Raji Akkineni
Suchetha Kanchanpally