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The annual convention of The Orissa Society of the Americas takes place during the July 4th weekend every year. The main responsibility of hosting the convention rests with the local chapters of OSA. At times when local chapters do not bid for the convention, Oriya communities under the leadership of an OSA life member and with 15 or more OSA members do take charge of organizing the convention. The convention serves to bring together people with roots in Orissa to share the pride in Oriya culture and heritage and pass it on to the next generation. Convention is the centerpiece of OSA's activities.
Convention is truly a time to celebrate, enjoy some good food and special entertainment. There is no specific dress code for the convention, but if you enjoy dressing up, this is THE time to dress up at the convention.
OSA
2012 Convention in Seattle
- Please plan to attend!
OSA Vice President is one of the co-conveners. Convention pictures of various years are available from Dr Babru Samal's collection page.
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Year |
Place of Convention |
| 2011 | Dallas, Texas |
| 2010 | Redwood City, CA |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2005 |
Newport Beach, CA |
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2004 |
Dallas, TX |
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2003 |
Princeton, NJ |
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2002 |
Greenbelt, MD |
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2001 |
Chicago, IL |
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1999 |
Toronto, Canada |
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1998 |
Monterey, CA |
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1997 |
Houston, TX |
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1996 |
Washington, DC |
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1995 |
Minneapolis, MN |
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1994 |
Pomona, NJ |
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1993 |
Troy, MI |
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1992 |
Atlanta, GA |
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1991 |
Chicago, IL |
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1990 |
Washington, DC |
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1989 |
Nashville, TN |
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1988 |
Saginaw, MI |
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1987 |
Stanford, CA |
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1986 |
Toronto, Canada |
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1985 |
Kent, OH |
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1984 |
Glassboro, NJ |
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1983 |
Bowie, MD |
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1982 |
Minneapolis, MN |
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1981 |
Chicago, IL |
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1980 |
Detroit, MI |
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1979 |
New Brunswick, NJ |
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1978 |
Wheaton, MD |
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1977 |
Riverdale, NJ |
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1976 |
Toronto, Canada |
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1975 |
Riverdale, NJ |
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1974 |
College Park, MD |
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1973 |
Riverdale, NJ |
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1972 |
Riverdale, NJ |
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1971 |
Hartford, CT |
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1970 |
Hartford, CT |
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