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About Us ...
Who we are ?
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Maharashtra Mandal of Atlanta is a non profit organization established in 1986.
The charter of the organization is to provide a forum for people who claim 'Marathi'
as their mother tongue, however it is open to anyone who wants to join.
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The organization promotes cultural events through out the year. While the events may vary from year to year, 'Ganesh Pooja' is always performed. Other events are Makar Sankrant, Gudhi Padwa and Diwali. In addition a picnic may be arranged during the summer months and Dandiya during Dasara time. Organization also tries to promote 'Marathi Culture' by presenting Music Concerts and Drama performance by artists visiting from India.
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MMA 2008 Executive Committee ...
Following is the executive committee for year 2008:
| 2008 Executive Committee |
| Nishikant & Tanuja Kadam |
President |
770-623-9344 |
| Prajakta & Parag Kadam |
Vice President |
770-394-2411 |
| Jayashree & Dr. Atul Laddu |
Treasurer |
678-714-6745 |
| Neeta & Sudarshan Desai |
Secretary |
770-888-2340 |
| Pradnya & Anand Kale |
Officer |
770-565-1949 |
| Shruti & Prashant Pathak |
Officer |
864-650-6405 |
| Vrinda & Shailendra Pitre |
Officer |
678-947-6355 |
| Anupama & Hemanth Manglorkar |
Officer |
678-267-2937 |
| Swapna Puranik |
Officer |
678-957-9714 |
| Ninad Patil |
Officer |
678-762-1713 |
| 2008 MMA Trustee |
| Vinit Adi |
770-418-9761 |
| Suhas Juvekar |
770-569-0963 |
| Ravi Bhave |
678-566-2736 |
2008 Committee Goals...
The new committee for calendar year 2008, has set the following goals. Committee will track its performance based on these goals.
1. Successfully organize cultural events for the Maharashtrian Community
2. Increase current membership by 10% minimum
3. Increase Revenue through new members and Sponsorship
4. Increase Kids Participation in cultural programs
5. Conduct 1-2 additional programs for the year: e.g. Picnic/Special visits by key personalities
6. Improve website, provide credit card (CC) payment facility
7. Create opportunites to mix for new marathi families in the Atlanta metro area
8. Improve communication with members by providing event details and gathering feedback
9. Appreciate & recognize achievements within the community
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