Greater Richmond Telugu Association

05/21/2026

GRTA Camping Registration Form: https://forms.gle/Vfng5jczSJysxeaC6?mc_cid=d98dcadf81&mc_eid=UNIQID

05/08/2026

We are thrilled to announce our first major event of the year: సరదా సాయంకాలం! Please join us for an evening of culture, community, and celebration.

Event Details
Date: May 31st

Time: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Venue: Deep Run High School

Showcase Your Talent!
We invite you and your family to take the stage and be a part of our cultural program. Whether it is a traditional dance, musical performance, or a skit, we would love to have you participate!

👉 Link: Register for Cultural Performances Here: https://forms.gle/RHK1LdKu3rb6WEaN7

Sponsorship & Stall Opportunities
Are you looking to promote your business or showcase your products? We have sponsorship and stall opportunities available for this event. If you are interested, please reach out to us directly for more details.

Let’s come together to make this సరదా సాయంకాలం a grand success. We can’t wait to celebrate our traditions with all of you.

Let’s celebrate and join us!

03/27/2026

🚨 GRTA Badminton Championship Update! 🚨
The much-awaited GRTA Badminton Championship is just around the corner, happening from April 3rd to April 5th (4/3 - 4/5)!

Based on overwhelming requests from our community, we are excited to announce that we have added Men's Singles and Women's Singles categories, along with Doubles!

Registrations are closing very soon! * We encourage all sports enthusiasts to register at the earliest.

Come forward, showcase your talent, and let's have some great fun together!

👉 Don't miss out! Register your spot today:

స్వాగతం! Please complete this form to register for the Greater Richmond Telugu Association's Badminton Championship Tournament 2026 (indoor). 📅 Date: 3rd, 4th and 5th April 2026. 📝 Last Date for Registration: 31st March 2026 🏸 Location: 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23...

03/27/2026

03/17/2026

Dear GRTA Members,

We’ve seen an incredible response since our first announcement, and spots are filling up very fast! If you haven’t yet registered your child for the GRTA & Tutoring Club Creative Writing Competition, now is the time. We want to ensure every young storyteller in our community has a chance to shine, but please keep in mind that capacity is limited, once the remaining spots are gone, they’re gone.

As a reminder, this is a fantastic opportunity for students in Grades 3 through 12 to sharpen their writing skills and compete for prizes that will be officially awarded during our GRTA Ugadi Celebrations!

Event Quick Facts:

When: Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Where: Tutoring Club (11219-A Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, VA)

Who: Exclusively for GRTA Members (Grades 3-12)

Ready to secure a spot? Don’t let your budding novelist miss this chance to express their ideas and have some fun with their peers. Click the link below to register before we hit our limit:

👉 Registration Form: https://forms.gle/eKoSka1Lc6pyEmcGA

We are so excited to see the creativity and imagination our youth will bring to the table this Saturday!

03/11/2026

Dear GRTA Family,

It’s time for our young storytellers to shine! The Greater Richmond Telugu Association (GRTA), in association with the Tutoring Club, is thrilled to announce a Creative Writing Competition designed to inspire and challenge our youth.

This is a free event exclusively for GRTA members. It’s a fantastic opportunity for kids to sharpen their writing skills, express their unique ideas, and engage in a fun learning activity with their peers.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Location: Tutoring Club

(11219-A Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059)

Eligibility: Grades 3 through 12 (GRTA Members Only)

Cost: Free

Why Participate?
This competition is a wonderful platform for students to showcase their imagination. We will be awarding prizes for each student category, and all winners will be officially recognized and celebrated during our upcoming GRTA Ugadi Celebrations!

Register Today
Spots are limited, so please secure your child's place by clicking the link below:

👉 Registration Form:https://forms.gle/eKoSka1Lc6pyEmcGA

We encourage all parents to have their kids participate and let their creativity flow. We look forward to seeing the incredible work our community's children produce!

03/06/2026

🏸 GRTA Badminton Championship 2026 🏸
The Greater Richmond Telugu Association (GRTA) invites you to smash, drop, and dive at our upcoming Indoor Badminton Tournament!

⚠️ Limited spots only! Register now to secure your place in the bracket.

📅 When: April 3rd, 4th, & 5th
📍 Where: 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059
📝 Last Date: April 1st, 2026 (or until spots fill up)

This year’s championship will focus on team spirit with two main categories:
Men’s Doubles
Women’s Doubles

Ready to take the court? 🏆
🔗 Register Here: https://forms.gle/AH5UgzkkqsviYoXi9

Don’t wait—once the spots are gone, they’re gone! 🏃‍♂️💨

03/03/2026

ఈ రంగుల పండుగ మీ జీవితంలో సరికొత్త వెలుగులు నింపాలని కోరుకుంటూ...

01/04/2026

I am pleased to introduce the newly constituted Governing Board of GRTA, formed in accordance with the recent bylaws amendments approved by the General Body.
Mr.Ganesh Kandula
Mr.Vijay Vemuri
Mr.Sankar Makineni
I also take this opportunity to congratulate and warmly welcome the newly elected Executive Committee for the year 2026. I wish them great success and look forward to their leadership in serving our community and taking GRTA forward.

President: Jayapal Kasarla
Vice President: Eswar Sompalli (Latheswara Rao Sompalli)
General Secretary: Vinod Kumar Ravuru
Treasurer: Nagendra Kumar Nallam
Cultural Secretary: Anitha Bodduna
Sports Secretary: Kiran Kyatamwar (Snehit)
Community (Social) Outreach Secretary: Sripal Reddy Adamala

గ్రేటర్ రిచ్మండ్ తెలుగు అసోసియేషన్ ©2026 All rights reserved

12/31/2025

Greetings to GRTA Family & Friends,
As We Welcome the New Year 2026, I extend my sincere best wishes to every member of the Greater Richmond Telugu Association for a year filled with good health, happiness, and prosperity. This moment also offers an opportunity to reflect with deep gratitude on my time serving this remarkable community.

It has been a true honor and privilege to serve as President of GRTA in 2025. Collaborating with our dedicated Executive Committee members, volunteers, choreographers, sponsors, and community leaders has been an immensely rewarding experience. Together, we strengthened our cultural heritage, expanded community programs, and advanced GRTA’s mission of service, unity, and inclusiveness.

I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our community members for your trust, encouragement, and active participation, which continue to be the foundation of GRTA’s success. My sincere thanks also go to our volunteers and choreographers, whose passion and commitment played a vital role in enriching our cultural initiatives.

I am deeply grateful to our Sponsors and Donors for their continued generosity and support. Your contributions enabled GRTA to grow, reach more families, and make a meaningful impact both within and beyond our community.

I would like to extend special thanks to all our past Presidents for their continued support and guidance. Your wisdom, encouragement, and willingness to stand with me throughout the year meant more than words can express.

To my fellow Executive Committee members, thank you for your dedication and countless hours of selfless service. It has truly been a privilege to serve alongside you. I would also like to express special gratitude to our Vice President, Mr. Rajendra Prasad Konduru, for his unwavering support and partnership throughout the year. His commitment was instrumental to our collective success.

As I conclude my term as President, I do so with immense pride in what we have accomplished together and with great confidence in the leadership ahead. I look forward to continuing my association with GRTA as an active member and well-wisher, and I am confident the organization will continue to reach greater heights in 2026 and beyond. I wish the incoming leadership team and all GRTA members continued success.

As we move into 2026, I encourage everyone to stay connected, participate in upcoming GRTA events, and continue supporting the initiatives that bring our community together. Your involvement is what keeps GRTA vibrant and growing.

With warm regards and Best Wishes for a Wonderful New Year!
-Byra