Programa de “Becas” Partnering Clubs: Rotary Club of Saskatoon Club Rotario Puerto Vallarta Sur

Star-Phoenix Headline, Feb. 20, 2010 “ Mexican kids drop out in droves …700,000 children in Mexico dropped out of school last year as recession-stricken families pushed kids to work, and a weak economic recovery will allow only slight improvement in the drop-out rate in 2010, a top education official said….. Poor families pull kids out of school to help put food on the table, and children often sell candy and crafts in the streets or work in restaurants.”

What is ‘Becas’?  Started in 1996  Student sponsorship in Puerto Vallarta area  Junior High through to University  Good grades and financial need  Partnering with local club, the Club Rotario Puerto Vallarta Sur  Canadian connection through John Powell  Sponsors from Mexico, Canada and the USA

Born: June 2, 1996  Father: Carpenter’s Helper  Mother: Mother of the House  Three sisters  In 1 st year at Escuela Secundaria #81; last grades were 9.0 out of 10. “After school I do my homework, study and take my brother to school. I wish to attend university to study to become a architect or music teacher.” Luis Antonio Alba Mena Hodgins Family

Born: April 24, 1994  Father: Waiter  Mother: Mother of the House  1 brother  In 2 nd semester at Escuela Preparatoria CONALEP; last grades were 9.7 out of 10. “After school I do my homework, study and stay at home. I wish to attend university and study to become a lawyer.” Mariana Crisosto Flores Joy Adams Bauer

Thank-you to Student Sponsors!  Joy Adams Bauer  John Kearley  Bernie Sonntag  Peter Whitenect  Peter and Elaine Zakreski (2)  Avis Hardy  Drew Byers  Hodgins Family (2)  Jim & Kathy Weber (3)  Dave Sundby  Bev Johnson  Mark Gryba  Gary Rusu  Mary Beckett  Wayne & Arlene Sanderson  Pat Flaten

Fundraising Event: Fajita Fiesta!  September at La Bamba Restaurant  $50 supper, income tax receipt  Social  Silent auction  Event sponsors  Student Sponsors

Club Rotario Puerto Vallarta Sur Programa de “Becas” Dervilla Designs Ltd Thanks to our Event Corporate Sponsors!

Born: November 19, 1990  Father: Unemployed  Mother: Mother of the House  1 brother and 1 sister.  In 1 st year at Centro Universidada de la Costa; last grades were 8.1 out of 10. “After school do my homework, study, read and take extra English and dancing lessons. I wish to get a degree in physiology so I can help women.” Jazmin Rocio De Los Santos Castro Needs a sponsor

Annual Costs of Sponsorship  Grades 7-9: $250  Grades 10-12: $300  University: $350

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