The membership is open to any person of Telugu origin or endorses Telugu culture and supports CTS objectives irrespective of age, color, creed, nationality or sex.
CTS Pledge
Do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the cause of Telugu community and development of Telugu culture irrespective of caste and creed; that I will support and abide by California Telugu Samithi team rules.
Members should be interested in
Preserving our traditions and values
Encouraging our cultural traditions
Socializing and volunteering
Exhibiting your latent and inherent skills
Providing services to the motherland
CTS objectives
Preserve and promote Telugu Language
Promote educational, social and cultural interests of Telugu community
Create fraternity among Telugu people
Provide services to the motherland
Membership shall remain in effect as long as the member abides by the Constitution of the association (By-Laws).