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Greetings!

On behalf of the India Association of San Antonio’s (IASA) Executive Committee for 2023, I wish you and your family a Happy, Prosperous and successful year ahead!

I am delighted and excited to take on the role of the President of IASA for 2023. I was fortunate to have the right mentors who helped me through my years of service; by training and mentoring me in the ways of IASA, helping me organize blissful events and most-importantly they were always physically there, whenever I needed them. With a rich 45-year history and tremendous achievements from past IASA presidents and community leaders, these are some big shoes to fill. Does that make me nervous? Of course, it does! I understand that being the president is not just about taking a role, it’s about owning the responsibilities that come with it. And there are a lot of responsibilities. However, I am blessed with an incredible team of current and future leaders that serve in my Executive Committee, augmented by the unconditional support from the Honorary Committee and countless volunteers that have dedicated their valuable time towards the community and our organization. I sincerely thank my team for their trust in me and for electing me to walk with them. I am humbled to take on this prestigious role with my team and I could not have asked for more! I thank all the elected Indian Regional organizational leaders, to be willing to be my partners, and to cooperate and collaborate with us in collectively achieving some of our commonly aligned goals and vision. I am counting on each one of you to help and support me, as without your support and participation, there is no IASA. Maybe with your partnership and support, I don’t need to be nervous after all.

India Association of San Antonio is the single largest India-based cultural organization in the city and serves as an umbrella organization with the support of various sister organizations. Our vision is to Educate, Celebrate and Collaborate. My goal for this year is to stick to our vision statement and possibly enhance some of the activities and take them through unseen heights. Our team strives to provide various types of educational activities to our community members. From educating the next generation Indian-Origin Americans about patriotic leaders, cultural education through dance, art, public speaking, writing etc; to educating adults with Immigration issues, Tax counseling, Consular processing, leadership skills, CPR training and many more. Celebration is one of the easiest ways to bring a community together, all under one roof, and to mutually share the joy. We have organized delightful events that are meticulously planned by our team members and with support from various donors and sponsors, we have proven to put forth some of the best and cost-effective events the City has ever seen, and I would love to keep that up. I would like to continue our tradition to celebrate our unique culture and glorious heritage through events like Color FEST and Texas India FEST. In the past years, local/regional Indian-based organizations have collaborated with us on some of our flagship events such as the Health Fair, Consular Camp, Children’s Day, Women’s Empowerment Symposium, Kitchen-Khiladi and Milaap – A Day dedicated to senior citizens from India. Collaborating through these events, I hope we foster new friendships, new relationships, new partnerships that lay the foundation to new-beginnings. Come, let’s join hands together with a shared dream to take IASA to the next level. Please join me to Educate, Celebrate and collaborate and follow the footsteps of one of the greatest people to ever walk this earth: Mahatma Gandhi to “Be the change you want to see in the world”.

Jai Hind

Vamshi Konduru
President, 2023
210-910-4421

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