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 News from Around Banderas Bay | October 2007 
Doin' Some Good in the Neighborhood
 PVNN
| | Kelly Trainor, Sue Fornoff, Dr Jaime Cuevas, Sra Ana Berumen, Harold Sokolove and Dr Claudio Estrada | 
| | 3 AEDs and accessories were donated | 
| | Amigos de Bucerias Vice President Harold Sokolove presenting the AEDs | 
| | United States Consular Agent Kelly Trainor | 
| | Cardiologist De Jorge Chavez training the paramedic | 
| | Demonstration of proper placement of patches |
After yesterday's postponement, it was beginning to look like the presentation of the 3 AED's (Automatic External Defibrillator) wasn't going to take place this morning either, at least not as scheduled for 9 am Nayarit time. But once Bahia de Banderas Presidente Cuevas walked into his office in Valle de Banderas, things started happening.
First, the Amigos de Bucerias, A.C. banner, which had been brought for the ceremony was removed from Dr. Cuevas' office and hung on one wall of the large building surrounding the interior courtyard of the Presidencia.
Dr. Cuevas next ordered that a table be brought out and placed below the banner to display the AED's and accessories. No sooner were the items laid out on the table, another worker showed up with a bright red table covering. Next, an amplifier, speaker and mic appeared.
An audience of curious onlookers started gathering around the courtyard. Many of them asked what those strange-looking devices were for. We estimate 35-40 people watched all or part of the ceremony.
The presenters and representatives of the municipality stood shoulder to shoulder behind the table for pictures and the presentation was off and running. Bahia de Banderas Tourism Director Hector Sahagun was handed the microphone and was assigned to be the master of ceremonies.
After Hector issued a brief welcome, an explanation of the reason for the presentation and its impact on the area, each person behind the table was handed the microphone and gave a short speech.
First up was Amigos member Sue Fornoff, who read a letter (in Spanish) from Amigos President, Enrique Anaya, because he could not be there due to work obligations.
Following her was Dr. Claudio Estrada (Dir. of Protecion Civil Y Bomberos) in whose ambulances the AED's will ride; Harold Sokolove, V. President of Amigos de Bucerias; and US Consular Agent Ms. Kelly Trainor, who helped guide the process of transferring "ownership" of the AED's from Phillips Medical System through Amigos de Bucerias to the Municipio of Bahia de Banderas. Although not yet back in Mexico for the Winter, Curt Firestone, who was the contact with Phillips, was thanked for his efforts in securing this donation.
The speeches finished up with Dr Cuevas thanking Amigos de Bucerias for the gift, valued at about $120,000 pesos.
The first round of training the municipio's paramedics on the proper use of the AED's took place later the same day at the US Consular Office in Paradise Plaza Mall. Kelly volunteered her meeting room space and coordinated the training with Pam Thompson and Puerto Vallarta cardiologist Dr. Jorge Chevez. Additional Protecion Civil personnel will be scheduled for training shortly. |
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