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Becas Proves Do-Gooders DO Have More Fun
Having fun
while doing good, a fantastic combination that was afforded to
the three hundred
glamorous and generous Vallartenses who attended the March 6,
2008 Becas Ball. The scene was straight out of Hollywood - a sea
of elegantly appointed tables grouped around a large, lighted
dance floor and a view of the waters of the Bay of Banderas
gently lapping the shore.
The Who's Who of the area mingled to the music of Vallarta's own
Los Bambinos during the opening cocktail hour, compliments of
the Westin Resort and Spa, where the prevailing mood reflected
happiness, generosity, friendship, magnanimity, joy and, yes,
magic.
As the guests moved from the cocktail venue to our reserved
places at the unique square tables set for twelve, I was
impressed with the incredible members and supporters of the
America-Mexico Foundation/Becas Vallarta who since the early
sixties have been giving of themselves, in time and treasure, to
lend a hand to the young people of Puerto Vallarta.
 How
thrilled Bernice Starr, our founder and mentor to hundreds of
Becados, would have been to hear the announcements made by our
Presidents Mariel and Carlos Fregoso! They introduced Erika
Ibarra and María Beatriz Peña Mariscal, happy recent graduates
from CUC, Vallarta's branch of the University of Guadalajara,
who were able to reach that educational goal through Becas
Vallarta.
She then accepted a check for almost $7000 Pesos from Los
Bambinos, who for the fourth year donated 10% of the yearly
proceeds from the sale of their CDs. Los Bambinos have also
performed, taking no fee, at this ball and the last three balls.
These brothers along with their cousin, are not only fabulous
musicians striving for big time success, but fine young men who
are determined to finish their educations while never forgetting
to help those less fortunate.
 Presidents
Mariel and Carlos Fregoso recognized our first "Becas Compadre,"
(donor of $5000 USD or more) Mr. David Berry who was represented
by his beautiful daughter, Patricia and her husband, as well as
his Associate, Pablo Aleman. And when they introduced our very
first "Becas Comadre," María Elena Ramon Castillón, my heart
filled as I know Bernice's would have.
Maria was the Administrator of Condominium La Palapa where
Husband and I have lived for almost twenty years. And what an
administrator she was - efficient, caring, trustworthy,
hardworking, and everything one could want in an administrator
and a friend.
Not ever compromising her position, she was able to become a
real friend to many of us owners, one of whom was Gary Jones.
Gary depended on María for many things. Though he was a young
man (compared to Husband and me everyone is young) he became ill
and sadly did not survive.
But he is surviving through what took place at this Becas Ball.
Gary's will proved his love for Vallarta
and the people here. His wish was to help economically
challenged girls and boys of Vallarta get an education. He
entrusted María to sell his condominium, invest the proceeds and
use the earnings for his cause.
María, being a conscientious person, investigated all avenues of
helping young people with their schooling. She came to the
conclusion that there was no better way to help the kids than to
affiliate this bequest with Becas Vallarta.
So María, Administrator of the estate, proudly presented a check
for $80,000 pesos from the "Daniel Jack McGregory Scholarship,"
funded by the estate of Gary Jones, making her our very first
"Becas Comadre." Well done Gary and María!
After the presentations a gourmet three course meal was
beautifully served by the great waiters of the Westin.
Accompanying this meal was complimentary white and red wine and,
of course, cocktails could be ordered. Then the fun really
began! A huge stage, built high so that everyone had a good
view, exploded with the incredible Grupo Odisea Show from Ciudad
Guzman, Jalisco.
 The
sea-scented venue was aggrandized by glamorous gals and guys
singing and dancing backed by musicians who one of the guests
said were as good if not better than anything she had seen in
Vegas.
The lighted dance floor soon filled with swaying bodies to the
oldies and gyrating ones to the new. No matter old or new, that
unique Latin beat had us all moving our hips in ways we never
thought possible.
Interrupting the dancing for just a short while, MC/Auctioneer
Nathan Clakley from Walnut Creek, California and Puerto
Vallarta, took over the dance floor to tell everyone how much he
values what Becas Vallarta does for the community and showed his
devotion to the cause by conducting a spirited and lucrative
live auction.
There was energetic bidding on a 5-day stay in the Boston's
famous Lenox Hotel, including airfare, as well as on the 2
Puerto Vallarta items: Dinner for 6 under the stars at the
luxurious Villa Verano donated by long time Becas supporters
Burt Hixson and Gerry Battle and a 2 night stay with dinner for
2 at the unique and fashionable Hacienda San Angel.
And bids came fast and furiously for 3 nights for 4 people in
the Grand Sala Suite at La Casa
Encantada in the famous Mexican pueblo Patzcuaro, Michoacan and
2 nights at the exclusive El Careyes Resort in Barra de Navidad,
Jalisco. A huge thank you to all who donated these prizes and
those who bought them!
After the Live Auction, guests were told to check under their
chair cushions (yes, the chairs had cushions) to see which
person had a surprise gift envelope. Squeals of delight (and a
few groans from those of us not sitting in the lucky seats,)
ensued.
The gifts, all donated by our loyal business supporters,
included lunch for 2 at The Beach House, a facial from
Salon Diva,
dinner for 2 at Polo's, Dinner for 2 at Archie's Wok, dinner for
2 at
Kaiser Maximilian,
Dinner for 2 at La Petite, dinner for 2 at Tony's Please, a
facial at Xihuitl, dinner for 2 at Hola Hotel, dinner for 4 at
Barcelona Tapas, dinner for 4 at Agave Grill, a hair cut,
manicure and pedicure at Elle Salon, dinner for 2 and wine at
Thierry's Prime Steak House, dinner for 2 with wine at Café des
Artistes, dinner for 2 at Angelo's Italian Cuisine, a flower
arrangement from Flowers to Go, dinner for 2 at
Vista Grill,
dinner for 2 at Tikul, 2 weeks at Curves, Dinner for 2 at
Trattoria Michel, lunch for 2 at The Vallarta Botanical Garden,
2 tickets to "Dolly Would - If Kenny Could" at the Santa Barbara
Theater, breakfast, lunch or dinner for 2 at Epoca, 2 hand
decorated pillows from Villa María Decoration, color, cut, blow
dry by Len and facial by Sara from
Blu by Len.
Thanks to all of the donors and congrats to all of the winners.
 After
the surprise gifts, the Silent Auction closed and guests could
find out whether they had the highest bid for 2 rounds of golf
for 2 at the exclusive Four Seasons Golf Club donated by Lynne
Bairstow of the Grupo Dine, 2 nights at La Casa de Espiritu
Alegre in Guanajuato, 2 nights at Villa del Ensueno in
Tlaquepaque, Chef's Table for Six at Teatro Limon in Puerto
Vallarta, 2 nights at Harrah's Paris Hotel and Casino in Las
Vegas and 2 nights in the Miami, Florida Four Season's Hotel and
Golf Club.
Another thank
you to the donors and the high bidders. The people who donate
and who buy at these events support a cause that I believe is
the most noble of causes - helping a Juan or a Juanita get the
education he or she couldn't get without a little boost from
those of us who have been fortunate enough to have something,
time or money, that we can share.
No one wanted the evening to end, except perhaps the tired
scholarship students who helped with everything under the care
of Becas member Mercedez de Martinez, Juana Mariana Malpica,
Celia Astorga, Jesús Marcial Rubio, Leonardo Daniel García,
Amanda Paola Cruz García, Angelina Jeguelez Laguna, Omar Reynoso,
Moisés Juárez Sánchez, Yolanda Sandoval and Vanesa Janet
Gambete.
But after a dramatic fire dance performed by Ensamble Jaguar
under director Oliver Fernandez and a surprise change of costume
and style by Grupo Odisea, the white clad Mariachis brought the
fabulous evening to an end!
Where to begin to thank everyone for such a memorable and
important evening? I'll start with the management and staff of
the Westin Resort and Spa for their generosity and their
excellence.
Then, of course, a gigantic thank you to the Co-Chairwomen, Buri
Gray, Elinor Prawer and Pat Bendix! They have worked for months
to make this the best ball ever and in my opinion, they reached
their goal!
  
They will tell you they could not have done it with the tireless
and selfless work of Vallarta Wedds Planners, Paula Arredondo,
Johanna Otero & Estrella Rodriguez, who took no fee, worked for
months making the contacts, persuading the vendors and
entertainers to cut their prices to the bone, setting up the
magnificent venue and seeing to every detail until the last sign
of the event faded into the night.
Those gals sure do know how to throw a party! They arranged for
everything from the publicity donated by La Explosiva 590 radio
and the spectacular sign outside Sam's donated by Grand Display,
to the unique square tables and cushioned chairs by Karla
Rangel's Trendy Mob, to the exquisite flowers on those tables
from Vodax Detalle de Lujo, to the lighted dance floor by
Winners, to that fabulous Grupo Odisea who reduced their price
to less than half their usual fee, to the
 fireworks
by Guadalupe Rodriguez and the Fire Show by Ensamble Jaguar.
Thank you all!
Another huge thank you to our Presidents Mariel de Fregoso and
Carlos Fregoso. Their dedication to this cause is truly
incredible. And for sure a big thank you to our Treasurer who
has stayed with us for many years, keeping our finances straight
and in the black, our beautiful Cuca de Niño. Also thank you to
Margaret Tolton who struggled to place you at the table of your
choice and to Joan Cannon who kept track of all the donations of
the fabulous prizes.
Can't stop without thanking all the members who sold tickets to
the Ball, who solicited the auction items and the surprise gifts
and who always come through when called upon. And of course
thank you to all who bought tickets and came to the dance and to
all who bought tickets and didn't come but donated the tickets
so others could attend. You all are the best.
¿Qué Tal, Compadre?
Our friend Melchor always greets his
brother Gaspar with ¿Que tal, Compadre? (What's Up?) I
asked why he would refer to his brother with a title, not a
name. Even though I had been at the christening of his first
child, Martha Yesenia and knew that Gaspar had been her
Padrino (Godfather) which in turn made him Melchor's
Compadre, I really didn't understand the deep significance
of the term.
 Melchor,
in his best teacher's voice, explained that to be one's Compadre
in this culture is the ultimate status. A Compadre is a person
to whom one has entrusted the welfare of his precious child in a
ceremony that, while performed in a church, really transcends
organized religion, and signifies a relationship between two
people on a higher plane than even a blood relationship. WOW!
At a recent Becas Vallarta meeting we discussed our need to
generate more funds to sustain and expand our scholarship
program for the large number of Puerto Vallarta girls and boys
with great scholastic ability and small economic resources.
 It
was suggested that we try to tap into a viable source here in
our town: the banks, automobile dealerships, large companies
that are bringing in their wares and developers who are building
the condos to house the people who will keep those businesses
going. After all, who will benefit more from an educated Puerto
Vallarta populace than those enterprises?
Our brainstorming ended with a consensus that we should initiate
a program where a donation of at least $5000 USD would make the
donor a "Compadre of Becas," a person to whom we would entrust
the welfare of our precious children now and in the future.
The dynamic duo Mary Megin de
Franco and Alfredo Franco, long time Becas members and recent
purchasers of one of the condos at the luxurious Molino de Agua,
suggested we ask the developer of that complex to be our first "Compadre."
 I
wrote the solicitation letter, Linda Wirth created a Power Point
presentation on CD, Mary and Alfredo made the arrangements with
Carl Timothy, of TimothyFuller, the Real Estate Company handling
the sale of the condos, to hand deliver the materials to the
developer Mr. Berry in Madera, California.
 In
a matter of days, Mr. Berry responded with a resounding YES to
our invitation to become our first Compadre. He made the $5000
donation through another of his favorite charities, the Madera
Rotary Club, Madera, California.
This week, his associate Pablo Aleman, President and
Administrador de Hoteles, presented the generous check to Becas
Vallarta, A.C. President Mariel de Fregoso and America-Mexico
Foundation, Inc. President, Carlos Fregoso.
 Mary
and Alfredo, Carl Timothy, Mario Preciado and I were delighted
to witness this happy event and I am delighted to say, "Thank
You Mr. Berry and Señor Aleman for your faith in our
organizations and your agreement with us that education is the
key to open many doors for the residents of our paradise by the
sea."
Now I'd like to say a word to all the other developers and
businesses in Puerto Vallarta. If you are readers of my columns
you already know that the America-Mexico Foundation, Inc. and
its Mexican partner, Becas Vallarta, A.C. have given thousands
of scholarships to local girls and boys.
From its inception in the 1960's when ex-pat Bernice Starr, a
California school teacher, organized a few Mexican and American
friends to raise funds to send the neighborhood young people to
Vallarta's first junior high school - up through this year, the
America-Mexico Foundation has depended on the good will and
support of this incredible community for its successes.
One of our most sensational successes is that of Dr. Luz María
Rodriguez, who as a young girl had a dream of becoming a doctor
even though her father, the head of a large family with very
limited economic resources, thought formal education was only
for his sons.
Luz María realized her dreams with the AMF as her sponsor,
mentor and cheering section. She received her Doctor of
Cardiology from the prestigious Academic Hospital in Maastricht,
The Netherlands, and has gone on to becoming internationally
sought as a speaker and teacher.
And in the forefront of Vallarta's vibrant community are
doctors, dentists, lawyers, teachers, business men and women,
all recipients of AMF scholarships, and all contributing greatly
both to Vallarta and to the Foundation.
We would love to tell you more! How great will it be when
hundreds of you join Mr. David Berry as Becas Compadres? So call
us and we'll come to you! Call me at 223-1371 or call President
Carlos Fregoso at 221-0789 or Jerry Lafferty at 221-6156. We
await your calls!
And use those numbers to call for tickets to the Thursday, March
6, 2008 "Fantasia by the Sea Becas Ball" at the Hotel Westin
Resort and Spa. Gotta go, my phone is ringing!
BECAS THROWS A POSADA PARTY FOR STUDENTS
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Every
Christmas, Becas Vallarta A.C. traditionally hosts an
event for the current crop of students
who are receiving scholarships grants from them.
Although it has been called the Christmas posada for
many years, the truth is there was not all that
Christmassy about them, nor was it a "Posada" in the
traditional Mexican fashion. This year, under the
leadership of Becas' President Mariel Fregoso, all that
changed.
Invitations went out to the 185 students that qualified
to attend. As usual, the party began with the handing
out of 73 diplomas to the outstanding students who had
accomplished at least a 9.5 grade average in the past
year.
Then came the singing of the traditional posada songs,
splendidly led by Mariel Fregoso, working the microphone
like a professional as she moved around the seated
semi-circle of students. Not all the Becas committee
could keep up with the words, but if not, they used body
language to prove they were with it in spirit.
After the singing, the action moved to the custom of
breaking piñatas by whacking them with sticks to release
the candies hidden inside. Not easy to do when
blindfolded and the piñata is continually on the move
along a suspended rope. But the seven piñatas were dealt
with one by one in good time.
Over the past weeks, Becas members and students had been
selling raffle tickets for cash prizes. Now came the
draw for the winners and, happily enough, both turned
out to be scholarship students. The $5000 peso prize
went to Moses Juarez who attends the ETI. (actually, his
sister Yasmin Juarez Sanchez was holding the winning
ticket.) The second prize, worth $3000 pesos, went to
Ricardo Gonzalez Rivera, who is in his first semester at
Regional Puerto Vallarta. Again, it was his mother,
Maria Riviera Palma, who handed in the winning ticket.
Then it was time to eat. The main item on the menu,
replacing the "gringo" sandwiches of former years, were
chicken-filled tamales, specially ordered from Sergio
Valle, whose "Mama Petris" varieties of tamales are the
best in town. It was noticeable that, when Mariel
Fregoso announced there would be tamales served this
year, there was a loud murmur of appreciation from the
students. Each of them also received a bag containing
candy, nuts and cookies. To wash things down, Coca
Cola's gift of their Fresca brand was served.
 The
final touch was the handing out of a furry toy to each
student as a memento to take away.
These events take a lot of preparation and hard work on
the day. The efforts of many Becas members for helping
this turn out to be such a successful day is much
appreciated.
Many of the students do not get much in the way of
recognition in their lives, so this annual event has a
meaningful place in the year, along with the financial
and counseling support that Becas provides throughout
the year to all these smart but economically deprived
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CRUZADA ALTRUISTA
Becas Vallarta and Agape continue
selling the cloth souvenir bracelets in various locales.
Recently, permission has been granted to sell bracelets at the
very busy port that welcomes many Cruise Ships to Vallarta each
week. The bracelets sell for $20 pesos and make great stocking
stuffers and remembrances of the incredible charitable
organizations constantly at work in Puerto Vallarta.
BECAS
BREAKFAST WAKES UP THE MALECON
Early morning
strollers on the Malecón this week heard an unaccustomed sound
that sent passing pelicans swerving nervously out to sea. What
could it be? The first of the season’s Becas Vallarta’s
breakfasts is what it was! Over a hundred voices raised in
joyous greetings and swapping the latest gossip echoing happily
from the Vitea restaurant. Relative quiet only
 lasted
for the time that an excellent breakfast plate of scrambled
eggs, beans and a delicious chicken crepe was served, following
up an ample supply of sweet rolls, orange juice and unlimited
coffee.
The instruction
to “Love thy Neighbor” was working here on two levels. Most
obviously, was a group of people that cared and respected each
other. The bonds of friendship ran strongly amongst them. At a
deeper level, there was the sense of common values and purpose
that Becas Vallarta provides. The satisfaction of being part of
an altruistic cause that, year after year, has provided
scholarships for hundreds of bright but needy kids. It is
cooperation at the personal level that grows to finally shape
the life of the community.
One simple
piece of evidence that this was a morning where everyone was
prepared to linger was that, at the close of the event, when the
lucky raffle winners were announced, every one of the winners
was still around to claim their prize. That doesn’t always
happen!
Thanks are due
to Bernhard Guth and Ulf Henriksson for giving the Becas
Breakfasts a great send off. The next in the series will be
held on Tuesday November 27th, at La Hacienda Restaurant. Becas
Vallarta is expecting an even greater turnout since many more
winter visitors will have arrived in town by then.
Tickets can be
obtained from Buri Gray (221-5285), Polly Vicars (223-1372)
Mariel Fregoso (221-0789).
PALOMAZO CULINARIO
For the fourth consecutive year,
Casa Magna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort will open its doors
to the altruism of the Palomazo Culinario on Monday, October 29,
2007 at 6 pm. This is "un evento de amigos
para los amigos" (an event of friends for friends) sponsored by
the Marriott Casa Magna, Café des Artistes, Xitomates, La
Palapa, Vista Grill, Restaurante Azul, y
Maximiliano. The chefs will prepare a six-course dinner,
with wine, and there will be great live entertainment, raffles
of outstanding gifts and maybe some surprises for the guests.
One of the best things about this annual event is that 100% of
the $700 peso ticket price goes directly to four of Vallarta's
most important charities, Agape, Arturo and the Children of God,
Asilo de Ancianos San Juan Diego and Becas Vallarta, all
institutions dedicated to providing aid to people who need it
most. Tickets are on sale in the sponsoring restaurants and
from members of any of the charities. The three previous
Palomazo Culinario dinners have been incredible evenings with
beautiful surroundings, food to die for, great entertainment and
incredible fellowship. To see the renowned chefs toiling with
no recompense and know that the Marriott and those restaurant
owners put on this magnificent event solely to help those who
need it most will bring lumps to your throats and perhaps a tear
to your eyes. Truly, you should not miss this event as it is
unique in concept and in fact.
NINO FOPPIANI JEWELRY RAFFLES
Nino, at age 14, had his first
showing of oil paintings in the Museum of Miraflores in his home
 town
of Lima, Peru. He studied law and political science at the
National University of Lima while working in the art studio of
Suarez Vertiz where he experimented in many art forms including
paper mache, copper, silver, bronze, acrylic and watercolor
paints as well as exploring his own spiritual self. After
graduation with a degree in law he followed many paths,
including stints in Caracas, Venezuela, Arizona and New York- -
- studying art and experimenting in ceramics, blown glass and
stained glass, but always returning to his love of working with
gold. In New York he divided his life - - - work with the
Diamond Center - - - deep investigations into the spiritual
world including two years in a monastery. At the age of 32,
having moved to Caracas, Venezuela, he decided to concentrate on
the design and fabrication of fine jewelry. He continued his
spiritual studies, but also, soon afterwards, reacquainted
himself with a lost love, Beatriz, whom he soon married.
Nino says he has always worked
with passion and that the art itself inspires and sustains
him. He is constantly experimenting with his jewelry and his
life. Lucky for Becas Vallarta, he and Beatriz are long time
friends of Buri and Peter Gray. Through them he knows the
foundation and has added it to his many acts of generosity by
donating exquisite pieces of his original jewelry for Becas to
raffle. Presently we are selling chances to win an original 18
carat-white gold necklace adorned with tiny diamonds and crowned
with a large black pearl! Tickets are $200 pesos ($20 US) and
the winner will be decided by the National Lottery of November
20, 2007. Nino promises to donate several more pieces of his
exquisite jewelry for raffles throughout the school year.
BECAS BALL 2008
On Thursday, March 6, 2008 The
Westin Resort & Spa will be the scene of the annual Becas Ball.
Elinor Prawer and Buri Gray, planners of the incredibly
beautiful and successful 2007 Becas Ball, are already hard at
work devising their plans for an "underwater world" for the
participants. Watch for e-mail notifications when tickets are
available.
BANANA CANTINA CHARITY NIGHTS
 Debbi
and Mike Eagan of the Restaurant Banana Cantina in Vallarta's
Romantic Zone have designated Wednesdays a Local Celebrity
Night. The owners contibute 10% of the house to the charity of
the "celebrity." Peter Gray and Polly Vicars of Becas Vallarta
were Beca's "celebrities" last year and Debbi has graciously
extended another invitation to Becas for the coming year.
Banana Cantina was voted Best Moderate Restaurant in 2007 in
the very popular Puerto Vallarta Reader's Choice. Watch for
e-mail announcements for dates and celebrities.
SPECIAL FRIENDS OF BECAS VALLARTA
In addition to our hardworking
members we have many special friends who are invaluable to our
foundation. As with our scholarship students and our foundation
members, they are too numerous to individually highlight, so for
now meet at least a few of them.
MELCHOR CORTES CORTES
Did you ever have a friend who no
matter what was asked, would come through? That is the
kind of friend that Melchor Cortés is to Becas Vallarta. For
many years, he translated from English to Spanish every letter,
article, document and newsletter from Becas Vallarta. Not only
did he do the translating, but he guided the many Becas
volunteers in the proper Mexican way of doing our myriad chores
and always kept us from getting into trouble. In the past
several years, since he opened his own Spanish Language School,
Becas members have done most of the translating, but his
telephone number is still at the top of the list of those we
call when help is needed and gratefully he still never turns us
down. ¡Un amigo muy, muy bueno!
THOMAS RASCH
 Tom
lives in Alameda, California, but his heart is right here in
Puerto Vallarta. For many years while "vacationing" here he has
been a part of the crew that moved and helped with the setup of
the scads of large objects d'art that members collected for
auction prizes at our annual Becas Ball, bought tickets to every
event even if he wasn't going to be here to go, and used our
Special Gift Donations to honor friends birthdays and other
special occasions. He champions our efforts and gives
invaluable input and ideas for making Becas even better. Trying
to get the bidding going on a bicycle at one Becas Ball, his top
bid left him with a brand new bicycle for which he had
absolutely no use. The next day one of the lucky locals who was
helping with the ball was able to thrill his kids with that new
bike. You can't find a better friend than our Tomas!
JOSE VALENTIN RANGEL MOLINA (CHEO)
Cheo is a Vanezuelan with dual
Mexican citizenship. When Peter Gray was honcho of Proctor
& Gamble Latin America located in Venezuela, Cheo worked for him
and Buri. When, 14 years ago, the Grays retired to Puerto
Vallarta, Cheo opted to come with them. He is a man of many
talents who makes unique flower-fruit-vegetable table
arrangements and is master of many of the graces that make a
house a home. His contribution to Becas is his amazing ability
to sell anything to anyone. He always sells our raffle and
event tickets, more than anyone else. He suggested that Becas
raffle a motorcycle, sure that many of the guys in Vallarta
would buy chances. They did and, true to form, he
singlehandedly sold almost all of the tickets. He, like all our
special friends, never turns down any request by Becas whether
it be assisting with the scholarship student meetings or
arranging flowers for an event. He is truly a special friend.
ISABEL AND DAVID MANORE
 Isabel
and Dave live in Toronto, Canada part of the year, but spend the
high season in Puerto Vallarta in their beautiful Boutique
Hotel, Casa Isabel, overlooking Puerto Vallarta's Romantic
Zone. They have always made Becas Vallarta part of their
Vallarta Family, giving special rates to friends of Becas
staying with them, selling our books and tickets and supporting
all of our efforts. For the last six years they have thrown a
wing-ding of a Mexican Fiesta at their Toronto Madison Avenue
Pub to honor their dear friend, Bill Spence, and to raise funds
for Becas Vallarta´s scholarships. They invite all their
friends and patrons to the Fiesta, cook up incredible Mexican
food, have fabulous auction items and raise a heap of money.
This year, they outdid themselves bringing Becas a check for
$10,000 (Canadian Dollars)! Give us more such special friends!
How You Can Help
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Make a
donation to Becas Vallarta AC (tax deductible in Mexico) or
the America-Mexico Foundation Inc. (a Section 501(c)(3)
public charity)
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Donate your
time and energies to fundraising activities and or working
with students
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Attend
fundraising events
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Buy tickets
for raffles, buy Altruism Crusade bracelets, buy the books
we have for sale
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Encourage
your friends to make a donation and to donate their time to
help
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Give a
Miracle Gift to friends and family for their birthday,
anniversary or just to honor them
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Make a
donation instead of sending flowers when a friend or family
passes on
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Come up with your own special way of raising funds for the
scholarship foundation
Donation Form
Sponsor A
Student Form
Guide Star
(Use your credit card)
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