International Women's Day celebration hosted by Telugu Association of Greater Chicago
The Telugu Association of Greater Chicago was overwhelmed by the success of this year's International Women's Day celebrations held on March 12 at Atlantis Banquets, 1273 N. Rand Road in Arlington Heights.
International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8 since 1913. The association celebrates women's day with great dignity and pride to honor women's rights and celebrate the accomplishments of women in geo, political, economic and social sectors as well as great enthusiasm to showcase the achievements and issues facing women of their respective cultures and to come up with better solutions for a better tomorrow.
More than 250 women from all over the greater Chicago area participated in the Women's Day event. This event had great participation of successful women from all walks of life, all ages, professions, entrepreneurs and mentors, etc. This event also covered the economic, political and social achievements made by women. The event focused on wellness, education, empowerment of women, social responsibility and several fun-filled events.
The event started with prayer song by singer Madhavi Latha garu and lighting the inauguration lamp by Smt. Shireesha Ade, Smt. Mamatha Lankala, Smt. Vani Yetrintala and Smt. Haripriya.
Keynote speakers provided very valuable information and great insight on each of these women's related topics.
Smt. Haripriya Medikundam educated women on "Estate and Incapacity Planning, Estate Administration."
Dr. Smitha Suravaram shared her knowledge on topic "How to read Nutrition Labels and Lead a Healthy Lifestyle."
Dr. Vinitha Kunchala shared her knowledge on topic "Importance of Calcium & Vitamin D for Women."
TAGC donated part of participation fee and donated money at the event to Desire Society, which cares for children infected and affected with HIV/AIDS. The mission of DESIRE Society is to improve the lives of children struggling with the impact of HIV/AIDS by providing shelter, nutritious diet, health care, education and psychosocial support.
Several fun-filled activities were meticulously planned and executed to create joyful atmosphere in the event that were thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The winners from the activities were awarded by Shireesha Ade exciting gifts (thread bangles) from India.
The members enjoyed the sumptuous snacks and dinner sponsored by the renowned restaurant, Cool Mirchi Roselle.
TAGC Women's Day committee chair Vani Yetrintala and her team Archana Podduturi, Manasa Lattupalli and Mamatha Lankala worked hard for several weeks in event planning and execution. On behalf TAGC president, board and executive committee, Women's Day committee chair Vani thanked registration committee chair Mamatha Lankala and her team: treasurer Venkat Gunuganti for flawless registration and smooth check-in of guests and welcoming guest with help of youth volunteers; decoration committee chair Swetha and her team Bindhu, Pradeep and Deepthi for beautiful front entrance and stage decoration; special thanks to Cool Mirchi owner Aruna Gudur for sponsoring the food for the event and food committee chair Uma Avadutha, Vijay Bheeram for coordinating with banquet hall management and Cool Mirchi restaurant; Manasa Lattupally and her team for coordinating and conducting the games as well as coordinating with Desire Society, game winners were awarded with beautiful thread bangles specially brought it from India for the event; Vandana Reddy for getting support from DJ Sahil and coordinating. Special thanks to youth committee member Smrithi Bheeram who helped at the event.
TAGC president Ramachandra R Ade thanked all involved board members and volunteers to make the Women's Day event grand success and all the donors who gave the donations for a great cause, Desire Society, and all media partners.