Welcome to our New Century!

And, away we go!!!  How fortunate we all are to be experiencing the entry into the millennium, and the surprises and wonders it will bring;  what marvels are awaiting us.  How exciting it will be to witness creations previously only identified with science fiction, as we have already come to expect from those that have become a reality.

Trends will also come and go;  some will linger longer but then will fade into the past and be  forgotten… but one that will always be with us is Friendship.  People need people and people form friendships, and these kinds of people (us) gather together as the International Friendship Club and spread out hands in friendships to others.  Remember  us as a group when you’re gathered socially with friends and strangers—preach the word—what we do within the community for the underprivileged and the satisfaction that can be reaped through participation.  (We work to achieve good works, but we also have fun.  Ask them to come and investigate us at our next General Meeting, January 11, a Potluck starting about 6:00 pm with a meeting following at 7:30 pm.  It will indeed be great if you all came by for a visit.)

Which reminds me…  IT’S  RENEWAL TIME for most of us!  See me  at our Membership desk outside the front door for you application (need a new one from everyone), plus, of course, $200 pesos for a single, and $300 pesos for a couple.  Take your time and PLEASE FILL IN THE COMMITTEE AND TALENT SECTIONS (don’t  be shy about displaying your know-hows—sometime you, too, may need the assistance of someone—and, blood type is also important here, if you don’t know yours, you should find out.) Thanks in advance for your help in bringing our records up to date.

TELEPHONE DIRECTORY:  The copy containing the latest entries of changes and new member phones will be ready for distribution to those who need a copy at the General Meeting, January 11.  Please note, however, that the numbers will be listed without the PV city prefix “22”.  (A notation will be made at the top of the page reminding all to use the prefix “22” proceeding the 5 digit telephone number.  For example:  my phone number is 80050, Fax 80458, simply add 22 in front of the 5 digits.  The prefix is not 228; the number 8 is part of my private number, 22 is a new city code.) Make it easy on yourselves and remember your friends 5 digit numbers; just add 22—(hyphen)  automatically when dialing.
 

Now, to the wonderful news about NEW MEMBERS.  Here all 14 of you are.  WELCOME, WELCOME, we’re so pleased that you chose to join us!  Maybe some of our members will recognize your home-away from Puerto Vallarta locales.
 

Lloyd Baker  Lana Caswell  Carol Charlesworth  Judith A. Daugherty  Chris Jaster-Betz  Norman Jesse  Dan Johnston  Kirstie Kaiser  Joseph A. Kulhavy William & Mary Platzer  Rachel Russell  Sarah & Bill Sowa  Sally & Ray Steele Jerry Sullivan

Pto. Vallarta White Rock, B.C. Canada  Lancaster, England  Pto. Vallarta  Santa Cruz, California Des Moines, Iowa  New York, NY Pto. Vallarta  Pto. Vallarta Washington, D.C. Toronto, Ont. Canada Lebanon, Tennessee Sedona, Arizona Marysville, Washington

If you haven’t received your membership card, pick it up at the membership desk at our next General Meeting, January 11, and, bring a friend or two…

Until we meet again, here are a few well thought out comments to keep in mind…

“An argument seldom proves anything, except that two people differ.” and,

“It is surprising how often good sense and good luck go hand in hand.” and, 

“A friend is a present which you give yourself” 
R. L. Stevenson

So, be generous with your “presents” to yourself… (by me)

Hasta que nos veamos (until we meet again).