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VTS Detroit - Troy IAE VTS 2025-2026 Club Events Blog

During the 2025-2026 school year, the IAE VT Seva Club has continued its mission of service by organizing and completing 10+ meaningful events that brought students together to serve our community and make a positive change. The IAE VT Seva Club began in 2022, and since then it has been a place for IAE students to come together to give back to our community. As we look back on another successful year, we are proud of the growth of the IAE VT Seva Club and grateful to everyone who contributed to making this year meaningful. Here’s a look back at the memorable activities and accomplishments from the 2025-2026 school year!


Events:

  • Welcome Card for Freshman

  • Appreciation Cards for Support Staff

  • HOCO Decorating

  • Play-Place (autism and special needs center)

  • Turkey Craft Kits

  • Braille Playing Cards 

  • Snowman Craft Making Kits

  • Shamrock Shakedown 

  • Math Kangaroo

  • DAV Flowers

  • Mother’s Day Cards

  • Friendship Bracelets


August 29, 2025 - Welcome Card for Freshman:

VTS IAE board members created special welcome cards for the incoming freshmen! Each card was designed to share encouragement and positivity as they begin their journey at IAE.During seminar, board members personally passed out the cards, helping the new students feel supported and celebrated as part of the community. The freshmen expressed that they felt welcomed and happy to be part of such a warm and encouraging environment. Our board led this thoughtful initiative to spread kindness and make the first days of high school a little brighter.



September 8, 2025 - Appreciation Cards for Support Staff:

VTS IAE board members took time to appreciate the incredible support staff at our school! From custodians and hall monitors to the lunch staff, these individuals work hard every day to keep our school running smoothly. To show our gratitude, board members created thoughtful cards and paired them with chocolates as a small gesture of appreciation. This event was a reminder of how much the support staff does for our school every single day, and we’re so thankful for their dedication and hard work.



September 23, 2025 - HOCO Decorating:

IAE VTS members helped the student council in our school with the preparations for homecoming! Members helped make paper chains, posters, and other decorations! 



October 28, 2025 - Play-Place (autism and special needs center):


Members from the IAE VTS club helped out at Play-Place, which is an autism and special needs center. Volunteers helped decorate around the building by making simple crafts, such as a tree, to brighten up the place. Volunteers also helped organize and make Hearts and Stars plaques to honor the sponsors of the Play-Place. Our club led this thoughtful initiative to spread kindness in our community and create a warm and welcoming space for the kids at the Play Place!



November 27, 2025 - Turkey Craft Kits:

Members of the IAE VTS Club came together to make 45 turkey craft kits for the Children’s hospital! Volunteers assembled kits with paper feathers, glue sticks, and turkey handprints to give to children for thanksgiving. This thoughtful initiative is all about spreading joy and kindness during the holiday season. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen and brought a little extra cheer to the hospital!



December 7, 2025 - Braille Playing Cards:

Members from the IAE VTS Club made Braille Playing Cards, led by Aaroosh Guduguntla for his Boy Scouts. The cards went to the Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Volunteers printed out designs, cut them out, laminated them, cut them out from the lamination, and then braille was hand pressed onto the cards using a braille slate and stylus. A total of 5 decks were made! We’re so proud to have been able to contribute to this amazing cause and a huge thank you to all the volunteers who dedicated their time and effort to make this project a success!



January 27, 2026 - Snowman Craft Kits:

Members of the IAE VTS Club came together to create snowman craft kits for the Children’s Hospital, hoping to bring a little joy to young patients during their stay. Each kit included paper cutouts and glue sticks, allowing kids build their own snowman and enjoy a moment of fun. In total, 50 kits were made! Thank you so much to the volunteers who helped make the kits! We’re incredibly proud to be able to make a meaningful and positive impact in our community.



March 3, 2026 - Shamrock Shakedown:

On March 3rd, our school community came together to spread some luck and encouragement for the Shamrock Shakedown. We created more than 67 heartfelt cards for the four teams, including the Troy Center for Transition students, playing in the basketball tournament! Each card carried more than just words; it carried support, pride, and the reminder that an entire community is cheering them on. Sometimes a small message can make a big difference, and we hope these cards brought smiles, confidence, and a little extra motivation to every player. Thank you to everyone who took the time to write, create, and share kindness. Because of you, we helped make a player’s day a little brighter and reminded them they are supported every step of the way.



March 19, 2026 - Math Kangaroo:

Members from the IAE VTS Club came together and helped run a Math Kangaroo Competition at the Sri Balaji Temple with around 85 kids competing! Volunteers helped run the event in various ways such as helping at the registration tables, proctoring the exam, and helping the kids if they have any questions during the test. We’re so proud to have been able to contribute and help run this event smoothly, and thank you so much to all the volunteers who took their time to make this competition a success!



April 21, 2026 - DAV Flowers:

Members from the IAE VTS Club came together to make DAV Flowers to support veterans. These flowers are a symbol of remembrance and support towards veterans suffering from disabilities. IAE VTS members attached paper forget-me-nots to notecards and in total we were able to make around 1,000 flowers in total! We’re so proud to have been able to contribute to this good cause, and thank you so much to all the volunteers who helped!!



May 9, 2026 - Mother’s Day Cards:

Members from the IAE VTS Club came together to make Mother’s Day Cards! These cards were sent to residents at the American House Somerset Senior Living Home. It was a great opportunity to spread kindness and celebrate the mothers in our community. In total, we were able to make 60 cards! We’re so proud to have been able to brighten someone’s day with thoughtful messages and handmade cards. Thank you so much to everyone who participated!



May 18, 2026 - Friendship Bracelets:

Members from the IAE VTS Club came together to make friendship bracelets! These friendship bracelets will be sent to the kids in the Nethra Vidyalaya school in India! Each bracelet is a small symbol of friendship, kindness, and the reminder that someone, even from across the world, is thinking of them. In total, we were able to make 81 bracelets! We’re so proud to have been able to brighten the students’ day with something handmade and heartfelt. Thank you so much to all the volunteers who participated!




We’re so grateful to have been able to serve our community and help make a positive change this past year. We’re also grateful for the growth that we saw in our club this past year, and we’re looking forward to welcoming many new members for this upcoming school year!!


Previous Year Blogs:

2024-2025 Blog Link: 



Previous Year Board Members:


2025-2026 Board Members:

ADVISORY BOARD 

  • Arya Patel 

  • Jennah Najor 

  • Sreenika Perumalla 

PRESIDENT - Deekshi Chittala 

VICE PRESIDENT - Himanish Pasula 

SECRETARY - Jewel Najor 

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR - Akshita Sakthi 

COMMUNICATION LEAD - Riya Kurhade 

COMMUNICATION LEAD - Sreeja Padmala


2024-2025 Board Members:

ADVISORY BOARD

  • Abhiram Mudeganti

  • Anvika Perumalla

PRESIDENT - Sreenika Perumalla

VICE PRESIDENT - Deekshi Chittala

SECRETARY - Jennah Najor

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR - Arya Patel

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR - Himanish Pasula 

COMMUNICATION LEAD - Sreeja Padmala


2023-2024 Board Members:

PRESIDENT - Anvika Perumalla

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR - Shivam Shah

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR - Ishan Iyer

COMMUNICATION LEAD - Abhiram Mudeganti 

SECRETARY - Varnika Jakka 


2022-2023 Board Members:

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT - Anvika Perumalla

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR - Shivam Shah

ACTIVITY DIRECTOR - Ishan Iyer

COMMUNICATION LEAD - Abhiram Mudeganti

SECRETARY - Varnika Jakka 





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