Past Convention Coordinators

FeTNA's Past Convention Coordinators have played an instrumental role in the success and growth of FeTNA’s annual conventions over the years. Through their dedication, leadership, and tireless volunteer efforts, they have transformed each convention into a vibrant celebration of Tamil language, culture, heritage, and community spirit. Working closely with local Tamil Sangams, sponsors, volunteers, and community leaders, these coordinators have successfully organized large-scale events that brought together thousands of attendees from across North America and around the world.Their commitment to excellence has helped create memorable experiences through cultural programs, literary forums, youth initiatives, entrepreneurship conferences, sports events, and community engagement activities. The contributions of past convention coordinators have not only strengthened FeTNA’s reputation as the premier Tamil organization in North America but have also established a legacy of collaboration, innovation, and service that continues to inspire future convention organizers.

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Mr. Sasikumar Ranganathan

2026 - Edison, New Jersey (NJ)

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Mrs. Meena Ilancheyan & Mrs. Bharathi Murugesan

2025 - Raleigh, North Carolina (NC)

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Mr. Selvagiri Arunagiri

2024 - San Antonio, Texas (TX)

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Mr. John Britto

2023 - Sacramento, California (CA)

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Mr. Ranganathan Purushothaman

2022 - New York, New York (NY)

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Mr. Ezhilan Ramarajan

2021 - Atlanta, Gerogia (GA) - ONLINE EVENT (COVID)

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2020 - ONLINE EVENT

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Mr. Veera Venugopal

2019 - Chicago, Illinois (IL)

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Mr. Caldwell Velnambi

2018 - Frisco, Texas (TX)

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Mr. Sivanandham Mariyappan

2017 - Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN)

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Dr. Palanisamy Sundaram

2016 - Trenton, New Jersey (NJ)

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Mr. Thillai Kumaran

2015 - San Jose, California (CA)

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Mr. Kumaravadivelu

2014 - St. Louis, Missouri (MO)

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Mr. Piragal Thiru

2013 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Mr. Balagan Arumugaswamy

2012 - Baltimore, Maryland (MD)

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Dr. Dhandapani Kuppuswamy

2011 - Charleston, South Carolina (SC)

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Dr. Pazhani Sundaram

2010 - Waterbury, Connecticut (CT)

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Mr. Anand Thangamani

2009 - Atlanta, Georgia (GA)

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Mr. Krish Subramaniam

2008 - Orlando, Florida (FL)

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Dr. Thanikumar Cheran

2007 - Raleigh, North Carolina (NC)

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Mr. Natarajan Rathnam

2006 - New York, New York (NY)

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Mr. Paul Pandian

2005 - Dallas, Texas (TX)

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Mr. S. Krishnan

2004 - Baltimore, Maryland (MD)

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Mr. Karuppiah Sivaraman

2003 - Trenton, New Jersey (NJ)

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Thiru V.J. Babu

2002 - University Park, Illinois (IL)

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2001 - Southfield, Michigan (MI)

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Dr. G. Rajasekaran

2000 - Tampa, Florida (FL)

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1999 - Atlantic City, New Jersey (NJ)

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Dr. Arasu Chelliah

1998 - Edwardsville, Illinois (IL)

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Dr. S. Palanisamy

1997 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA)

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Mr. Socrates Nachimuthu

1996 - Stamford, Connecticut (CT)

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Mr. Manickam

1995 - Toledo, Ohio (OH)

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Dr. Azhagu Ganesan

1994 - Somerset, New Jersey (NJ)

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Dr. C. Manoharan

1993 - Kenosha, Wisconsin (WI)

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Dr. G. Gurusamy

1992 - College Park, Maryland (MD)

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Dr. Soma Ilangovan

1991 - Hoffman Estates, Illinois (IL)

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Mr. Thayanithi

1990 - Staten Island, New York (NY)

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Mr. Vignaraja

1989 - Washington, Washington DC (DC)

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Mr. Mutharasan

1988 - Broomall, Pennsylvania (PA)

YearCityStateConvention Coordinators
1988BroomallPennsylvania (PA)Mr. Mutharasan
1989WashingtonWashington DC (DC)Mr. Vignaraja
1990Staten IslandNew York (NY)Mr. Thayanithi
1991Hoffman EstatesIllinois (IL)Dr. Soma Ilangovan
1992College ParkMaryland (MD)Dr. G. Gurusamy
1993KenoshaWisconsin (WI)Dr. C. Manoharan
1994SomersetNew Jersey (NJ)Dr. Azhagu Ganesan
1995ToledoOhio (OH)Mr. Manickam
1996StamfordConnecticut (CT)Mr. Socrates Nachimuthu
1997PittsburghPennsylvania (PA)Dr. S. Palanisamy
1998EdwardsvilleIllinois (IL)Dr. Arasu Chelliah
1999Atlantic CityNew Jersey (NJ)Dr. A.M. Rajendran - Joint Convention with TNF
2000TampaFlorida (FL)Dr. G. Rajasekaran
2001SouthfieldMichigan (MI)Coordianted by TNF - Thiru Ganesan
2002University ParkIllinois (IL)Mr. V.J. Babu
2003TrentonNew Jersey (NJ)Mr. Karuppiah Sivaraman
2004BaltimoreMaryland (MD)Mr. S. Krishnan
2005DallasTexas (TX)Mr. Paul Pandian
2006New YorkNew York (NY)Mr. Natarajan Rathnam
2007RaleighNorth Carolina (NC)Dr. Thanikumar Cheran
2008OrlandoFlorida (FL)Mr. Krish Subramaniam
2009AtlantaGeorgia (GA)Mr. Anand Thangamani
2010WaterburyConnecticut (CT)Dr. Pazhani Sundaram
2011CharlestonSouth Carolina (SC)Dr. Dhandapani Kuppuswamy
2012BaltimoreMaryland (MD)Mr. Balagan Arumugaswamy
2013TorontoOntario, CanadaMr. Piragal Thiru
2014St LouisMissouri (MO)Mr. Kumaravadivelu
2015San JoseCalifornia (CA)Mr. Thillai Kumaran
2016TrentonNew Jersey (NJ)Dr. Palanisamy Sundaram
2017MinneapolisMinnesota (MN)Mr. Sivanandham Mariyappan
2018FriscoTexas (TX)Mr. Caldwell Velnambi
2019ChicagoIllinois (IL)Mr. Veera Venugopal
2020OnlineOnline (Covid Year)Online
2021Online (Atlanta)Online (Covid Year)Mr. Ezhilan Ramarajan
2022New YorkNew York (NY)Mr. Ranganathan Purushothaman
2023SacramentoCalifornia (CA)Mr. John Britto
2024San AntonioTexas (TX)Mr. Selvagiri Arunagiri
2025RaleighNorth Carolina (NC)Ms. Meena Ilancheyan & Ms. Bharathi Murugesan
2026EdisonNew Jersey (NJ)Mr. Sasikumar Ranganathan

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