During the past year however we have been successful in generating some enthusiasm and support for our almamater.Since the last TANA meeting in San Jose we have been successful in raising nearly $75,000 (although $55,000 came from a single donor – Drs. Jogi & Annapurna Pattisapu of Orlando FL).

During my trip to AMC we pledged to maintain and enlarge the Electronic Access library in the AMC library building. Dr. Peda Veerraju, professor of medicine and head of Gastroenterology and his associate Dr. Muralikrishna have been instrumental in establishing and equipping the computer access room.

During Sonty Sriram’s trip, last December he was able to enlist support from more senior staff and officers of KGH trust to help further our mission. He was also present during the rededication of AMCANA supported library which received a funding boost from the Pattisapu family.

As I return to AMC in December- 2005 (During the NEUROCON – ’05) and several alumni gatherings I hope to establish a long term project involving the following:

1. Air conditioning the Library Building securing backup generator, maintenance contract for the same.
2. Expanding Electronic Access to at least 15 work stations, scanner, printer, color printer facilities.
3. Audiovisual Equipment, Laptops for Power Point presentation, LCD projectors.
4. Beautification / Landscaping of the area around the library, planting of some evergreens and shade trees.
5. Building a Scooter / Motorcycle shed with permanent roof, immediately in front of the library building.
6. Establishing secure reserve funding for maintaining minimum of 15 Indian and 15 foreign journals, at least for the next four years.
7. Stocking a minimum of 200 current text books (latest editions).

The approximate budget for this 5 year projection is $150,000. It leaves us with a goal of raising an additional $75,000 before my term as president expires. I will be calling each one of you directly to solicit your generous support. At the TANA meeting in Detroit we will have a separate meeting to discuss the scope of this effort and seek additional suggestions /recommendations. I also look forward to any advice on how to meet this goal of additional funds before the end of 2005.

Thank you,

Look forward to seeing you in Detroit. Please give me a call (914-738-6236) or drop me a note at Rkairam@gmail.com.

AMCANA Meetings News - 2003 & 2004

Andhra Medical College Alumni met in July 2003 at the XIVth TANA Convention. The Following Alumni Members were present : Sriram Sonty MD, Ramamohana Rao Kairam MD, Uma Pushpavalli Penugonda MD, Mallik Kalepu MD, Raj Gopal Nandyal MD, Krishna Kocherlakota MD, Dasaratharama Reddy Gaddam MD, Vijaya Lingareddy MD, Divakar Krishnareddy MD, Subbarao Nagubadi MD, Prabhakar Kollipara MD, Gopala Rao Nemana MD, Ram Nemani MD, Kameswara Rao Tatineni MD, R Muralikrishna MD, Anu Chirala MD, R Prasada Rao MD, Venkata Rao Emandi MD, Chigurupati Vijayalakshmi MD, Tummala Madhusudhana Rao MD, Jyoti Tripuraneni MD, Leelamani Kaza MD, Saroja Yalamanchili MD, Satyaprasada Rao Irrinki MD, Venkata Rao Emani MD,P.Syamasundar Rao MD, Dr R.Prasada Rao MD, and Bhaskara Rao Nalam MD. Dr Vidyasagar Chintapalli UK was invited Guest.

After Welcome and Introductions , Sriram Sonty MD, President updated the Alumni about the July2, 2002, September 1,2002, January 11,2003 and May 18,2003, meetings deliberations and minutes. Dr Sonty reported on the Not for profit Status, which got known as 501(C) 4 Corporation which entails tax exemption to the Corporation income but not Donors as in 501 (C) 3 Corporation. The IRS is approached for revision of the status now since November 2004. In May 2004 Dr KV Rao gave to Dr Sonty the original approval letter and the process for conversion to 501 (C) 3 is ongoing. Website www.amcana.org is functioning marginally. President also eluded to his visits to AMC/KGH campuses and meetings with AMC Faculty, KGH Medical Staff and Dr K.Anjireddy Director General Health Services Andhra Pradesh and updated the requests from these institutions and Dr Anjireddy’s directives. The Treasurer report included:

2002 Income : $ 28,800.00 Expenses : $ 25,847.71 with Donations AMC/KGH Healthcare Trust $ 5004, Regional Eye Center $ 20,000 & other Expenses : $839.71. We had 14 New Life Members and 5 Annual Members. Major Donors : Krishna Rao Rednam MD $ 20,000, Drs VK Raju, Sandhya Donepudi, Saroja Yalamanchili, Viswanadham Susarla & Uma and Bapanaiah Penugonda( Together) $ 1,000 each.

New projects with the AMC/KGH were discussed. Mostly Electronic Library, AMCOSA Collaboration, AMCANA Membership Directory.

New Executive Committee was elected for 2003 -2005 , Ramamohan Rao Kairam MD- President, Sudhakara Babu Bangaru MD- President Elect, Rajagopal R. Nandyal MD- Secretary, Sriram Sonty MD- Treasurer, Umapushpavalli Penugonda MD, Mallik Kalepu MD, Divakar Krishnareddy MD, Saroja Yalamanchili MD, Jyoti Tripuraneni MD, Ramalakshmi Yerramilli MD,- Members at Large. Dr E. Peda Veerraju -Liason in India.

The New President Dr Ramamohan Rao Kairam expressed his vision and mission for his term asking to raise Life Membership to $ 500 and improving the Electronic Library. The Following donations were received : $ 1,200 from Dr Padmavathi Yerramilli, $ 1,000 from Drs Gaddam D.Reddy, Kameswara Rao Tatineni, Mallik Kalepu The New Life Members were Drs Althuru S. Reddy & Leelamani Kaza. Annual Member Dr Mandava V Rao. The Following made pledges of $ 5,000 each Drs. Ramamohan Rao Kairam, Divakar Krishnareddy & Rajagopal R. Nandyal. Dr Vidyasagar Chintapalli UK invited all AMCANA Alumni to AMGR Meeting in May 2004. The Future meetings were ATA Chicago Meeting in 2004 and GMC/RMC/AMC Meeting in Los Angeles 2004. There were other meetings in January 2003, May 2003 with Dr Peda Veerraju in New York and later May 2004 with Dr Pedaveerraju again in New York and Chicago.

AMCANA Alumni Meeting in New York - Chicago May 2004

On the occasion of the USA visit of Dr E.Peda Veerraju, Professor of Medicine , Chief of Gastroenterology, Andhra Medical College AMCANA alumni meetings were held in New York and Chicago. The following Alumni were present :Drs Ramamohan Rao Kairam, Sriram Sonty, Sudhakara Babu Bangaru, Indira Kairam, Mallik Kalepu, Satyanarayana Gavarasana, Anil Mistry, Luke Manohar, Suresh Kota, Rajyalakshmi Yalla, Shoukat Khan, Manikyam Mutyala, Indumathi Bendi, Meduru, Aruna Gupta, Chakradhar Desaraju and KV Rao at New York, Drs Viswanadham Susarla, Sriram Sonty, Suresh Anne, Seshagiri Rao Donthamsetti at Chicago.

On the occasion of the USA visit of Dr E.Peda Veerraju, Professor of Medicine , Chief of Gastroenterology, Andhra Medical College AMCANA alumni meetings were held in New York and Chicago. The following Alumni were present :Drs Ramamohan Rao Kairam, Sriram Sonty, Sudhakara Babu Bangaru, Indira Kairam, Mallik Kalepu, Satyanarayana Gavarasana, Anil Mistry, Luke Manohar, Suresh Kota, Rajyalakshmi Yalla, Shoukat Khan, Manikyam Mutyala, Indumathi Bendi, Meduru, Aruna Gupta, Chakradhar Desaraju and KV Rao at New York, Drs Viswanadham Susarla, Sriram Sonty, Suresh Anne, Seshagiri Rao Donthamsetti at Chicago.

Dr Peda Veerraju presented with enthusiasm the Future of New Visakhapatnam Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS) like NIMS in Hyderabad and the AMC Library Electronic Access acquisitions and issues. Many alumni discussed their issues and possibilities in the past .

AMCANA Alumni Meeting at ATA – Chicago Convention July 2004

The AMCANA General Body meeting was held at Chicago during the ATA 2004 convention. The following Alumni were present : Drs.Sriram Sonty, JVS Subba Rao, Mangaraju Kolluru, Venkata S. Satti, Aruna R.Kode, Ramalakshmi Yerramilli, Bala Ravi, Ram Saladi, Sitaramaraju Chintapati, Eswarachandra V.Botta, Sudhir Reddy, Vidyasagar Tumuluri, Sujatha Kailas, Subrahmanya Sarma Yellayi, Subrahmanyam Behara, Gaddam D.Reddy, Venkata Rao Emandi, Krishna Rao Rednam, Viswanadham Lammata, PJ Reddy, Lakshmi S.Boddapati, P.Ravi Sarma, SubbaRao Nagubadi, Himagiri Ravi, Ramasubbamma Kaliki, Jaisree R.Chitluri, SK Talluri, and APJP Reddy from Hyderabad.

The AMCANA General Body meeting was held at Chicago during the ATA 2004 convention. The following Alumni were present : Drs.Sriram Sonty, JVS Subba Rao, Mangaraju Kolluru, Venkata S. Satti, Aruna R.Kode, Ramalakshmi Yerramilli, Bala Ravi, Ram Saladi, Sitaramaraju Chintapati, Eswarachandra V.Botta, Sudhir Reddy, Vidyasagar Tumuluri, Sujatha Kailas, Subrahmanya Sarma Yellayi, Subrahmanyam Behara, Gaddam D.Reddy, Venkata Rao Emandi, Krishna Rao Rednam, Viswanadham Lammata, PJ Reddy, Lakshmi S.Boddapati, P.Ravi Sarma, SubbaRao Nagubadi, Himagiri Ravi, Ramasubbamma Kaliki, Jaisree R.Chitluri, SK Talluri, and APJP Reddy from Hyderabad.

Dr Sriram Sonty updated the alumni about the previous meetings of AMCANA Alumni in San Jose, New York and Chicago. The Tax Exempt status was explained. The Update on the Electronic Library with Four Computers was elaborated. The contributions of Drs Rednam , Susarla, Kairam, VK Raju, Gaddam, Yerramillis, Tatineni, Kalepu , Penugonda & Yalamanchilis were appreciated and applauded. New donations $ 5,000 Drs Ramamohan Rao & Indira Kairam, $1,500 Dr Yerramilli Ramalakshmi, $ 1,000 from Drs KV Rao, Venkata Subbireddy Satti, Venkateswara Rao Kode and Varanasi Irrevocable Trust.

Drs Annapurna & Jogi Pattisapu Donate $ 55,000 to AMC & KGH

Traditionally AMCANA attempted to gather AMC Alumni during the TANA meetings. Although the attendance was not high, the meeting served at least as a social gathering and allowing alumni to catch up. This meeting has not been successful as a fund raising event for AMCANA activities, generally.

During the past year however we have been successful in generating some enthusiasm and support for our almamater.Since the last TANA meeting in San Jose we have been successful in raising nearly $75,000 (although $55,000 came from a single donor - Drs. Jogi & Annapurna Pattisapu of Orlando FL).

Alumni meeting to be held in Detroit December 2005.

The approximate budget for this 5 year projection is $150,000. It leaves us with a goal of raising an additional $75,000 before my term as president expires. I will be calling each one of you directly to solicit your generous support. At the TANA meeting in Detroit we will have a separate meeting to discuss the scope of this effort and seek additional suggestions / recommendations. We will also be looking forward to any advice on how to meet this goal of additional funds before the end of 2005.

New projects discussions with the AMC/KGH include Electronic Library, AMCOSA Collaboration, AMCANA Membership Directory.