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!



Past OSA Conventions

Convention Guidelines


OSA Vice President is one of the co-conveners. Convention pictures of various years are available from Dr Babru Samal's collection page.



 

Past OSA Conventions 

 

 

Year

Place of Convention

2011 Dallas, Texas
2010 Redwood City, CA

2009

Trenton, New Jersey

2008

Toronto, ONT

2007

Detroit, MI

2006

Columbia, MD

2005

Newport Beach, CA

2004

Dallas, TX

2003

Princeton, NJ

2002

Greenbelt, MD

2001

Chicago, IL

1999

Toronto, Canada

1998

Monterey, CA

1997

Houston, TX

1996

Washington, DC

1995

Minneapolis, MN

1994

Pomona, NJ

1993

Troy, MI

1992

Atlanta, GA

1991

Chicago, IL

1990

Washington, DC

1989

Nashville, TN

1988

Saginaw, MI

1987

Stanford, CA

1986

Toronto, Canada

1985

Kent, OH

1984

Glassboro, NJ

1983

Bowie, MD

1982

Minneapolis, MN

1981

Chicago, IL

1980

Detroit, MI

1979

New Brunswick, NJ

1978

Wheaton, MD

1977

Riverdale, NJ

1976

Toronto, Canada

1975

Riverdale, NJ

1974

College Park, MD

1973

Riverdale, NJ

1972

Riverdale, NJ

1971

Hartford, CT

1970

Hartford, CT

 

 

 

 

Annual Convention