2. www.myvpa.org Vokkaligas Background:
Vokkaliga community members are those who can trace their ancestry to people engaged in the farming occupation.
Gangadicara Vokkaligas
Morasu Vokkaligas
Reddy Vokkaligas
Kunchitiga Vokkaligas
Hallikaru Vokkaligas
Bunts
Some of the most famous Vokkaligas
Kempe Gowda
K.V. Puttappa (Kuvempu)
Kengal Hunumanthiah
K.H. Ramaiah
B.S. Puttaiah
B. Saroja Devi
H.D. Devegowda
and many others…

3. www.myvpa.org About VPA Organization:
Vokkaligara Parishat of America (VPA) is a non-profit organization (Tax ID: ) was formed in 1991.
VPA is registered in the State of Illinois as a non-profit organization. VPA's central office is in Illinois and it is managed by the President of Midwest Chapter.
VPA is dedicated to Unite Vokkaligas and promote literacy, cultural, educational, social, economic, health of the people of the Vokkaliga community of North America.
VPA has formed following four regional Chapters:
VPA-East , VPA-Midwest , VPA-South , VPA-West
There are about 800 Vokkaliga families in North America as part of VPA
VPA has 15 Board of Trustees including 6 office bearers.

4. www.myvpa.org VPA Mission & Objectives:
To maintain, preserve and perpetuate the heritage amongst Vokkaligas
To assist and promote literary, cultural, educational, social, economic, health and community activities of the people of the Vokkaliga community of North America.
To promote exchange programs for students, scientists and professionals of the Vokkaliga community
To invite distinguished Vokkaliga scholars, artists, artisans and statesmen to USA
To solicit, raise and disburse funds for charitable purposes
To create a network of VPA members
To organize literary, educational, youth and cultural conferences
To channel the resources of the Vokkaligas in the US to assist rural communities of Karnataka

5. www.myvpa.org VPA Conventions Held:
VPA has organized following 9 Conventions so far:
2005 – Detroit
2002 – Virginia
2000 – Chicago
1998 – Los Angeles
1996 – New Jersey
1994 – Maryland
1993 – Chicago
1992 – Detroit

6. www.myvpa.org VPA Supported Charitable Work:
Dining Hall in the K.H. Ramaiah Hostel
Tunga Vidya Vardaka Sangha,Thirthahalli, Shimoga District
Devangi Manappa Rangamandira Samithi, Devangi, Shimoga District
K.H. Ramaiah Hostel, Mysore
MSG - Memorial Family Planning Hospital, Mulbagal
Krushik Sarvodaya Foundation, Bangalore
Prathidhwani - Centre for Community Development, Hassan
Karuna Trust
Sri Adichunchanagiri Shikshana Trust
Sakleshpur Vokkaligara Sangha
Rays of Hope Foundation
Red Cross Katrina
March of Dimes
Apana Ghar
KRS Foundation

7. For more information on VPA, visit www.myvpa.org or send an e-mail to