Our beginning

Our Organization

Our beginning

Chandana Kannada Sangha (formerly Kannada Association Of Kansas City) was formed in 1993. As Ugadhi marks the beginning of a new year and a good occasion for starting new organizations, the sangha started by organizing a cultural meet on Ugadhi day in 1993. There were 30 Kannada families in 1993, when the sangha started it's activities. A news letter was written and circulated every quarter and the sangha held 3 events in a year. These were on the occasion of Ugadhi, Kannada Rajyotsava/Deepavali and an annual picnic.

Today, Chandana Kannada Sangha has evolved to represent about 100 families in the Greater Kansas City area. The sangha formulated an official executive committee in 2005 and Board of Trustees in 2007. Together the executive committee and the Board of Trustees along with active participation of the members, manage, coordinate and work for the growth and development of the sangha.

Our Vision

Chandana Kannada Sangha shall be the foremost non-profit socio-cultural organization to foster the culture of the people of Karnataka, India, in the states of Kansas and Missouri.

Our Aims and Objectives

Foster the culture of Karnataka and that of Kannadigas in the Kansas and Missouri states

Promote the spirit of friendship and co-operation among the people interested in the culture of Karnataka

Collaborate with other associations in North America or elsewhere in matters of common interest

Present performing artists, movies, sports activities, other cultural programs, cultural and business delegations, and visiting dignitaries, with a view to promote and propagate the culture of Karnataka

Keep members informed by effective means of communication

Encourage youth of Karnataka origin to develop, preserve and propagate cultural identity

Assist newcomers to integrate into the Kannada society in the Kansas and Missouri area

Encourage the social, cultural, educational, recreational and welfare interests of members of the Organization and act as a primary forum to showcase the talents of the same

Identify and showcase talent in the Kannada Community in Kansas and Missouri

Influence/support community service and charitable causes in North America and India