Dear Patrons, New Board of Directors TNF’s New Board includes representation from 14 different major metro areas in the U.S.  For a complete list: http://tnfusa.org/board-directors/ Volunteering in Tamil Nadu: About 40 of our children and youth have successfully completed the TNF Service and Education Internship this summer in Tamil Nadu. More than 150 youth have benefitted from this initiative since its inception in 2014. Learn more about how TNF is linking the next generation of American Tamils with their ancestral roots through service: http://tnfusa.org/internships/ TEXAS FLOODS The unprecedented rains and flood in Texas have devastated a vast region.  TNF USA Board has approved "Hurricane Harvey - Texas 2017" initiative. TNF's vibrant Houston Chapter, in partnership with sister organizations will identify and implement suitable project(s) benefiting the flood victims.  Your donation is fully tax deductible AND 100% of your donation will directly reach the flood victims.  Please donate generously by clicking on the link below and choose "Hurricane Harvey - Texas 2017" (under "Project/Chapter you are donating to" in the drop down arrow). http://tnfusa.org/donate/ Our Media Partner:  Flood Relief Report: Learn more about how 100 organizations across the U.S. partnered with TNF to have a positive impact on the lives of 60,000+ flood victims in Tamil Nadu by clicking on the flood report cover in the home page of TNF: http://tnfusa.org/ Chapter Events: Recent Chapter events include Memphis (August 19, see picture below), Chicago (August 26) and Michigan (September 10). We invite you to get involved with your local chapter:  http://tnfusa.org/chapter/ 2018 TNF Convention Save the Date: While the charity focused, cost effective and high quality TNF convention that was held in Columbus, Ohio, is fresh in our memory, the 2018 TNF convention committee under the leadership of Balaji Prakash Rao has started the work for TNF’s 44th National Convention in Trenton, NJ.  Save the dates (Memorial Day weekend – May 26-28, 2018) and stay tuned for another purpose oriented TNF convention. To get involved: tnfconvention@gmail.com Please LIKE TNF in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TamilNaduFoundationUsa/