It is with great pride and immense satisfaction that TAGDV announces a historic achievement for our organization: the successful passage of our bylaw amendment. This milestone represents a significant step forward in strengthening the governance and foundation of our association and Tamil community.

Overwhelming General Body Participation

We are deeply encouraged by the exceptional level of member engagement in this process. The voting results demonstrate our community’s commitment to TAGDV’s future:

  • Total eligible voters: 1,318 adult members
  • Total votes cast: 507 members (unprecedented participation!)
  • “Yes” votes: 378 members (74.56% approval)

This enthusiastic response from our membership has enabled us to successfully pass the bylaw amendment with a clear and decisive majority, well exceeding the required two-thirds approval threshold.

A Transparent and Compliant Bylaw Amendment Process

TAGDV is pleased to report that all existing bylaw requirements were meticulously followed throughout this process:

  • Advance notice: Final amendment document was sent to members at least 14 days prior
  • Quorum requirements: More than one-third of the active members participated
  • Approval threshold: The necessary two-thirds approval votes was achieved

The process began with the first bylaw draft presentation to general body members on December 7, 2024. Since then, the amendment has undergone thorough review with General Body members across multiple sessions, ensuring comprehensive discussions and thoughtful refinements.

After the mandatory 14-day review period, the amendment was submitted to the General Body for final voting, resulting in today’s successful outcome. Please click here for the voting results.

TAGDV extends heartfelt appreciation to the Bylaw Committee for their tireless dedication and meticulous work throughout this important process. We also thank all General Body members for providing valuable feedback which helped refine and shape the amendment, and for their active participation in the voting process. Your collective engagement has strengthened our organization’s foundation of transparency, accountability, and strong leadership. This successful amendment process demonstrates what we can achieve when we work together toward our shared vision.

Next Steps

The newly amended Bylaws have been published on the TAGDV website for all members to access. Additionally, a copy of the amended bylaws will be submitted to the IRS as required.

Welcome to the home page of Tamil Association of Greater Delaware Valley (TAGDV), one of the oldest Tamil organizations in USA. TAGDV was founded in 1970 by Indian expatriates from Tamil Nadu, India and serves the geographical tri-state area around Philadelphia includes the South East PA, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

The Tamil Association of Greater Delaware Valley (TAGDV) is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and/or scientific purposes under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Membership Count as of May 2025

Life Members – 364
Annual Members – 954
Total members – 1318

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Welcome to the home page of Tamil Association of Greater Delaware Valley (TAGDV), one of the oldest Tamil organizations in USA. TAGDV was founded in 1970 by Indian expatriates from Tamil Nadu, India and serves the geographical tri-state area around Philadelphia includes the South East PA, Southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

The Tamil Association of Greater Delaware Valley (TAGDV) is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and/or scientific purposes under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.


TAGDV Emergency Support

We have launched TAGDV Emergency Support” to provide support and guidance to our members and the Tamil community in the tri-state area, in case of emergency.

We provide advice and guidance on handling an emergency situation (free of cost). We also connect you to a TAGDV volunteer who is specialized to help address your situation.

Visit TAGDV Emergency Support for more details and to reach out to us in case of emergency.

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