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Becas Vallarta - America-Mexico Foundation
email this pageprint this pageemail usChanging Lives Through EducationVer la información en español AQUÍ


To learn more about Becas Vallarta and the America-Mexico Foundation, visit BecasVallarta.com. If you would like to volunteer or make a tax deductible donation, please call Polly Vicars at 011-52-322-223-1371 or Buri Gray at (322) 221-5285, or send an email to becasvallarta(at)gmail.com.

Para ver la información en Español, haz click AQUÍ.
Even though most everyone agrees that education is the key to living a productive and satisfying life and that it should be available to every child, that is not always the case for Puerto Vallarta kids.

Many come from single parent homes, homes with five, six or more children or homes where the breadwinner makes only enough to provide the very basics of life. Those circumstances make it impossible for the children, no matter how bright and eager to learn, to continue their education past the mandated junior high.

That is where Becas Vallarta, A.C. and the America-Mexico Foundation, Inc. come in. Together they have sponsored thousands of young Vallartenses through junior high, high school, university and even medical school.

Becas Vallarta, A.C. is a non-profit, tax-deductible Mexican foundation charged with fund raising and administering the scholarships program for students in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. The America-Mexico Foundation, Inc., founded in 1961, is a non-profit USA tax deductible foundation (under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code) that donates all funds raised to finance those scholarships.

These two non-profit organizations have as their only purpose raising funds to provide scholarships for as many Puerto Vallarta students as possible. Working with no office, no telephone, no computers or copiers, these organizations manage to meet the budget of over $100,000 USD each year. All of this is done by volunteers - Mexican, Canadian and American - working in harmony to make Puerto Vallarta, and yes the world, a better place by having an educated populace.

To learn more, volunteer or make a tax deductible donation, visit AmericaMexicoFoundation.com or BecasVallarta.com, call Polly Vicars at 011-52-322-223-1371 or Buri Gray at (322) 221-5285, or send an email to becasvallarta(at)gmail.com.

Para ver la información en Español, haz click AQUÍ.

December Becas Vallarta Breakfast at La Palapa
Polly G. Vicars

Restaurant La Palapa will be the scene of the season's second Becas Breakfast on December 15th at 9:30 am. Those of you who have attended a Becas Breakfast at La Palapa in the past know that the food is delectable, the setting exotic, the waiters friendly and everyone always has fun. Join us!

Becas Christmas Ballet Under the Stars
Cecile Scriban

This Christmas, and for the first time in Puerto Vallarta, Becas is most proud to present 'Christmas Ballet Under the Stars' performed by the Academia Pro-Danza's maestra Deborah Bravo in the enchanting grounds of the Casa Magna Marriott Resort and Spa on Saturday, December 18 at 6:30 pm.

BECAS Happy Holiday Happening at Avalon
Polly G. Vicars

Don't miss Becas Vallarta’s Holiday Happening at Avalon on December 2 from 6 to 9 pm. You'll enjoy live music, fine food and drink from some of Puerto Vallarta's best restaurants and tours of three of the most interesting and beautiful condos in this unique complex - all for a good cause!

BECAS Breakfast at Coco’s Kitchen a Roaring Success
Polly G. Vicars

On November 17th, 150 Becas supporters arrived at Coco’s Kitchen ready for a marvelous breakfast, ready to greet old friends and meet some new, and ready to support the 376 young Vallartenses who are reaching their educational goals through their Becas Vallarta scholarships.

The Season's First BECAS Breakfast at Coco’s Kitchen
Polly G. Vicars

Preceding our first Becas Breakfast of this season were the successful and fun events at the Culinary Jam Session and the Outback 10th Anniversary Celebration which brought many pesos to the Becas Vallarta coffers to help pay for the 376 scholarships we are funding this school year.

A Hole in One at the Club Corp Becas Golf Classic
Polly G. Vicars

November 5th was a beautiful fall day with the grounds of the Marina Vallarta Golf Course impeccably groomed for the first ever Becas Vallarta Golf Tournament. I think I can safely say it was a rousing success without even mentioning the money raised for Becas and Club Corp’s charities.

Outback Steak House Continues its Altruistic Ways
Polly G. Vicars

Get ready for the November 11 Outback Steak House 10th Anniversary celebration! Continuing their commitment to the children and youth of Puerto Vallarta, Outback is donating all proceeds from the event to three important and deserving charities: Casa Hogar, Pasitos de Luz and Becas Vallarta.

The 2010 Puerto Vallarta Culinary Jam Session Rocked!
Polly G. Vicars

This year's Puerto Vallarta Culinary Jam Session was held at Casa Magna Marriott Marina Vallarta, where 300+ Vallartenses dressed in their finest, lived it up and greeted old and new friends while supporting AGAPE, Arturo and Los Hijos de Dios, Asilo San Juan Diego and Becas Vallarta.

Abundant Pleasures Ahead in Vallarta this November
Polly G. Vicars

This November, there are many wonderful events coming up to support Becas Vallarta, as well as other deserving charities, including the ClubCorp BECAS Vallarta Golf Classic on Nov 5, the Outback 10th Anniversary Charity Fundraiser on the 11th and the Nov 17 Becas Breakfast at Coco's Kitchen.

Golf - Playing for Fun, Prizes, But Most of all for the Kids
Polly G. Vicars

On Friday November 5, 2010 at 11 am golfers will tee off in an Elimination Scramble at the Marina Vallarta Club de Golf to have fun and to raise funds for Becas Vallarta, Angie’s Quest of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Club Corp’s Employee Partner Care Foundation.

The Palamazo Culinary Jam Session is Back
Polly G. Vicars

After a two year absence, the Palomazo Culinario Event returns to the Casa Magna Marriott on October 24th. Don't miss your chance to enjoy an extraordinary four-course dinner prepared by some of Puerto Vallarta's best chefs, while helping raise money for four Banderas Bay charities.

Hotel Marriott Hosts Becas Vallarta's Planning Session
Polly G. Vicars

The torrential rains that have wreaked such havoc on Puerto Vallarta and its environs have not dampened the spirits of Becas Vallarta supporters. A small tireless group of members recently met at the Marriott Hotel, where plans were made for a fantastic season for Becas Vallarta.

Outback Becas Event Great Success
Polly G. Vicars

Despite the fact that September is considered the hardest month of the year to do fund raising, that the economy both in Mexico and the United States is awful, that most of the 'snowbirds' have not returned to Vallarta, the September 2 Outback Dinner was a rousing success!

Vallarta Businesses Continue to Support Becas Vallarta
Polly G. Vicars

This Thursday, September 2, 2010 the Outback Becas Vallarta Dinner will once again showcase the incredible support the businesses and citizens of Puerto Vallarta give to Becas Vallarta Scholarship Foundation.

Outback Giving Back to Vallarta
Polly G. Vicars

Outback Steakhouse is celebrating ten years in Puerto Vallarta by helping three important non-profit organizations. In June and July successful dinners were held for Pasitos de Luz and Casa Hogar. Now on Thursday, September 2, 2010, the last of the three dinners will be held for Becas Vallarta.

A Good Time Was Had By All at the 2010 Becas Vallarta Ball
Polly G. Vicars

With the most tickets sold, most money raised, and most good will and generosity displayed by the incredible people of Puerto Vallarta in the form of sponsors, attendees and Silent Auction buyers, Becas Ball 2010 may have surpassed all those that came before.

Second 'Becas in Action' School Tour on March 24
Polly G. Vicars

On the second 'Becas in Action' School Tour on Wednesday, March 24, 2010, we will visit Escuela Secundaría Técnica 132-Coapinole, a junior high, La Escuela Preparatoría Regional de Puerto Vallarta, a high school and Instituto Technológico Superior de Puerto Vallarta (ITSPV) a university.

Better Than E-Bay Becas Ball Silent Auction
Polly G. Vicars

Trips to exotic locals in Mexico, meals in 5 star restaurants, original art, exquisite objects de art... these are some of the items you can bid on at the Becas Ball on March 11. There are over 30 fabulous prizes for you to bid on between your dining and dancing from 6:30 until 10 pm.

New 'Becas In Action School Tour' and Becas Ball Final Touches
Polly G. Vicars

We are putting the final touches on the Becas Ball while planning a second tour of three of the many local schools where our scholarship students study. The Becas Ball is well on its way to being our best, and a new 'Becas in Action' fund raising school tour is ready to go on Wednesday, March 24th.

2010 Becas Ball: Do Gooders Have More Fun
Polly G. Vicars

On March 11th, Puerto Vallarta’s Who’s Who will gather for the 2010 Becas Ball, and I guarantee the mood will once again reflect the generosity, joy and magic of this Paradise by the Sea. The Ball, "Fete du Nuít" (Festival of the Night), begins at 6:30 pm at Club Regina in Marina Vallarta.

Becas Brunch & Fashion Show at La Leche Another Fabulous Event
Polly G. Vicars

The first ever Becas Brunch and Fashion Show at La Leche on February 17 was a huge success! From the garden to the second dining and front areas, happy attendees were chatting with each other, reading the latest Becas newsletter and buying raffle tickets, which netted a total of $15,400 pesos!

The Valentine Becas Benefit Classical Concert Under The Stars
Cecile and Rod Scriban

After enjoying a brilliant sunset, a large and appreciative audience was treated to a magical outdoor musical soiree during the 2nd Annual Becas Vallarta Valentine Classical Concert, which was held at the RainTree Vacation Club (formerly Club Regina and Westin Resort) on February 12th.

BECAS Tour Of Three Schools
Polly G. Vicars

On February 10, a group of Becas Compadres and other Becas Vallarta A.C./American-Mexico Foundation, Inc. supporters joined Linda Azcarate, Pat Bendix, Linda Wirth and me on a chartered bus tour to some of Vallarta’s public schools that are changing students lives with their excellent programs.

Lökös Paintings Sales Providing Becas Vallarta Scholarships
Polly G.Vicars

On Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 11 am to 6 pm, Inge Lökös, the widow of internationally known abstract artist Stefan Lökös, is hosting an open house that will make it possible for collectors, as well as first timers, to own a "Stefan Lökös!" 10% of proceeds will be donated to Becas Vallarta.

Music, Fashion and Fun Events for Becas
Polly G. Vicars

Becas Vallarta members are at full speed planning three events: the Valentine Recital Under the Stars on February 12, the Becas Brunch and Fashion Show on Feb 17 and the 2010 Becas Ball on March 11th, that will delight you as well as provide the funds to continue the education of 300 students.

Daiquiri Dick’s Becas Breakfast Breaks Records
Polly G. Vicars

Daiquiri Dick’s was rocking even before the January 20 Becas Breakfast start time of 9:30 am! The event broke records with the most entrance tickets sold, the most raffle tickets sold and many would say, the most fun!

Becas Breakfast at Daiquiri Dick’s is Sold Out
Polly G. Vicars

More than one week before the event, all 160 tickets to the upcoming Becas Breakfast at Daiquiri Dick’s Restaurant have been sold! What a tribute to Becas Vallarta and to the restaurants La Palapa, River Café and Daiquiri Dick's that have all hosted 'Sell Out' breakfasts this season!

Becas Valentine Classical Concert Under the Stars
Cecile Scriban

On February 12th at 7 pm, the Westin Resort will host the Becas Vallarta Valentine Benefit Concert Under the Stars, featuring two of Vallarta's own artists, guitarist Mario Blanco and pianist Adriana Martínez, playing classical romantic music that will satisfy the most demanding of music lovers.

A Smash Becas Breakfast at River Cafe
Polly G. Vicars

More than 150 Becas supporters turned out at 9:30 am on December 16, 2009 to breakfast at The River Cafe, generating enough revenue to insure that twenty of Vallarta’s bright junior high students of great ability and almost no economic resources will have their scholarships paid for another year.

Debbi Egan, Seth Cloutman and Becas Vallarta
Polly G. Vicars

Banana Cantina’s Charity Nights opening on December 9 was an event to remember! Debbi Eagan, owner and hands-on manager, teamed up with gourmet chef, Seth Cloutman of Food by Seth, for a classy evening of fine food and unparalleled fellowship in support of Becas Vallarta scholarship students.

Posada for Becas Vallarta’s Scholarship Students
Polly Vicars

Almost 300 Becas Vallarta (America-Mexico Foundation) scholarship students gathered with the all volunteer cadre of the foundation to celebrate an eclectic Mexican Posada on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at the beautiful Los Mangos Library.

Another Important December Event - Banana Cantina’s First Charity Dinner for Becas Vallarta
Polly G. Vicars

December just gets better and better in Vallarta. Get out your calendars again and mark December 9th at 7 pm for the first Charity Night of the season at Banana Cantina. Owner Debbi Eagan has teamed up with renowned chef Seth Cloutman to design a very special evening to benefit Becas Vallarta.

Becas: A December of Fun and Good Works
Polly G. Vicars

The leisurely pace of this beautiful city by the sea is palpably quickened every December, especially for Becas Vallarta! On the 1st, Guiterrez Rizo begins its Round-Up for Becas, the Annual Becas Posada is on the 5th at Los Mangos Library and the River Cafe Becas Breakfast is on the 16th.

Date Set for 2010 Becas Ball
Polly G. Vicars

Mark Thursday, March 11, 2010 on your calendars for 'The' social event of the year, the Becas Ball on the Patio of the Club Regina, Marina Vallarta. This is Becas Vallarta, A.C.’s major fund raising event to support our 300 bright young students with unlimited potential, but very limited resources.

Early Birds Have All The Fun!
Polly G. Vicars

On November 18th, one hundred and fifty Vallartenses and visitors gathered at La Palapa Restaurant on Los Muertos Beach for the first Becas Breakfast of the season, raising enough money for 22 junior high or 6 senior high or five university becados to have their scholarships paid for another year!

A New Meaning for 'Round Up'
Polly G. Vicars

The words "Round Up" bring visions of cowboys racing on horseback to keep the cattle moving in the right direction. But a new vision now appears in our minds when we hear those words - it is of centavos piling up to fund the education of hundreds of Becas Vallarta’s bright young Vallartenses.

OXXO Helping to Make Dreams Come True
Polly G. Vicars

Becas Vallarta was chosen to be the recipients of OXXO's 'rounding up' program for August, September and October. The proceeds from the three months of redondear amounted to enough money to pay for a year's scholarship for 23 university students or 29 high school students or 100 Jr high students.

La Palapa to Open Becas Vallarta’s Season
Polly G. Vicars

The first Becas Breakfast of the season will be held at La Palapa Restaurant on Los Muertos Beach at 9:30 am on Wednesday, November 18, 2009. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance at the same low price as last year, $150 pesos per person.

Becas Vallarta Making Dreams Come True
Polly G. Vicars

An August weekend of meeting with more than 300 scholarship students for the 2009-10 school year left me and my fellow Becas members literally feeling like a million dollars. Today I want you to meet a few of those young Becas Vallarta scholars who are currently in Puerto Vallarta schools.

Becas Ball Prize — An Incomparable and Safe Trip to Michoacán
Polly G. Vicars

Despite the unwarranted warnings by the U.S. State Department, CNN and U.S. television channels of dangers when traveling to the Mexican state of Michoacan, Husband and I, along with Carl and Irene Johnson, put final touches on our long planned trip to Patzcuaro in Michoacan.

A Weekend of Feeling Like a Million Dollars
Polly G. Vicars

Bernice Starr would've been ecstatic this past Saturday and Sunday when the all-volunteer cadre of Becas Vallarta members met with the more than 300 bright young Vallartenses of great ability and small economic resources who gathered at Los Mangos to receive their semester stipends.

Keep the Change! Tiendas OXXO Helping Vallarta Charities
Polly G. Vicars

Last week Becas Vallarta President Mariel de Fregoso and I attended an event at the Refugio Infantil Santa Esperanza, where Mother Mary and the children received a check for $216,653.20 pesos, representing three months of 'rounding up' in Tiendas OXXO in the Puerto Vallarta area.

Becas Vallarta Counting on Big Numbers
Polly G. Vicars

You've probably seen Chris Matthews' feature 'The Big Number' on MSNBC’s Hardball. Here in Puerto Vallarta the Big Number is the 1000's of students of scarce economic resources whom the Becas Vallarta foundation has helped to get the education they desire and deserve since the 1960's.

After The Ball is Over
Polly G. Vicars

The hard working members and friends of Becas Vallarta want to express their sincere gratitude to all who helped make the 2009 Becas Crystal Ball the success that it was. In every sense of the word, it was the most successful Becas Ball ever.

Important Becas Vallarta Announcements
Polly G. Vicars

Important announcements from Becas Vallarta and the America-Mexico Foundation, two Puerto Vallarta non-profit organizations that have sponsored thousands of young Vallartenses through junior high, high school, university and even medical school.

Becas Crystal Ball a Great Night for All
Polly G. Vicars

A great time was had by all at the 2009 Becas Crystal Ball! Thanks to a lot of hard work, generous donations by local businesses and the community's support, Puerto Vallarta scholarship students will be assured of having their lives changed through education.

Becas Crystal Ball Sold Out!
Polly G. Vicars

While the patrons are having the time of their lives at the March 5th Crystal Ball, Puerto Vallarta scholarship students will be assured of having their lives changed through education thanks to the support of Becas Vallarta/America-Mexico Foundation.

len's life: Becas, Glamour, Handsome... What Don't You Get?
Len

How often do you have the chance to really dress up to the nines in the balmy winters of Vallarta? The Becas Ball is Puerto Vallarta's most elegant and grand social event of the entire winter season, falling on Thursday, March 5th this year.

A Day of Love and Friendship
Polly G. Vicars

February 14 was a day of unparalleled love and friendship as Becas President Mariel de Fregoso, her mother Carla, Ana Caty Fenyvessi, Buri Gray, Linda Wirth and I met, one on one, with each of the Becas high school and university students at Los Mangos Library.

Becas Vallarta Valentine Benefit Concert Under the Stars
Cecile Scriban & Polly Vicars

After enjoying a brilliant sunset, a large and appreciative audience was treated to a magical outdoor musical soiree during the Becas Vallarta Valentine Classical Concert at the Westin Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta on February 6th.

BECAS Sent Me
Polly G. Vicars

Almost daily I experience the generosity of our community as an advocate for Becas Vallarta, the foundation that funds the education of hundreds of Vallarta's best and brightest young people with great ability and little economic resources.

Getting a Bang for Your Bucks
Polly G. Vicars

Becas Vallarta has an abundance of events planned over the next few weeks that not only promise to be lots of fun, but will also help 300 bright, yet economically challenged, Puerto Vallarta students stay in school for another year.

Becas Vallarta Enlivens Ball With len
PVNN

The Board of Directors of Becas Vallarta A.C. has decided to liven up this year's Becas Crystal Ball, scheduled to take place on March 5. They have invited the famous or infamous len - depending on your point of view - to be the emcee for the ball.

A Fulfilling Breakfast at El Dorado
Polly G. Vicars

Breakfast will be the most important meal of the day on Wednesday, February 11th at El Dorado Restaurant on Los Muertos Beach. At 9:30 am, Vallarta's favorite beach restaurant will be hosting the 4th Becas Breakfast of the season.

Painting Workshop Exhibition to Benefit Becas Vallarta, A.C.
Mary Ellis - PVNN

Director Lucille Shipley and her workshop participants are having their annual workshop exhibition on Saturday & Sunday February 14th & 15th 2-6 pm at the workshop studio on Calle Zaragoza #414 (next door to the Casa Kimberley pink bridge.)

Becas Vallarta Benefit Concert
PVNN

The Becas Vallarta Valentine Benefit Concert Under the Stars, scheduled to take place at the Westin Resort on February 6th, offers couples the opportunity to celebrate their love at a romantic outdoor concert on the edge of Banderas Bay.

¿Qué Tal, Compadre?
Polly G. Vicars

One year ago we at Becas Vallarta tried to enlarge our financial base by appealing to people of means who believe, as we do, that education is the key to the success of individuals, cities, states and even countries. Thus, Becas Compadres was born.

Becas Breakfast at Daiquiri Dick's
PVNN

You can help bright young Puerto Vallarta girls and boys realize their dreams of an education by attending the Becas Breakfast at Daiquiri Dick's Restaurant, Olas Altas #314 on Los Muertos Beach this Wednesday, January 14 at 9:30 am.

Becas Not Letting the Economy Get Us Down
Polly G. Vicars

Several friends of mine have asked whether this economic downturn is making it difficult to raise Becas Vallarta scholarship funds. I am happy to report that the opposite is true; our almost 50 year old foundation not only survives, but thrives.

Becados and Bambinos, My Passions
Polly G. Vicars

Since retiring to Puerto Vallarta, Husband and I have found our two passions, Becados and Bambinos. I invite all of you to join Husband and me in our joy working with Becas Vallarta and supporting Los Bambinos in their quest for the big time.

Record Breaking Becas Breakfast
Polly G. Vicars

One hundred and forty-nine Becas supporters enjoyed breakfast at the River Cafe on December 10th, breaking the record 132 breakfasts served at the first Becas Breakfast of this season, held at Coco's Kitchen - BarrioSur on November 12th.

Becas Posada - A Joyful Event!
Mary Megin de Franco

Many Becas members and friends met at the Los Mangos Library in the mid-afternoon of December 6 to prepare for the Posada that would honor the 250+ scholarship students (Becados) of Becas Vallarta A.C.

The River Café to Host December Becas Breakfast
Polly G. Vicars

Evangelina Sánchez and her husband Margarito Larios, proprietors of the beautiful River Café, located on the Río Cuale Island in downtown Vallarta, are hosting the second Becas Breakfast of the season on Wednesday, December 10 beginning at 9:30 am.

Not Too Many Cooks in Coco's Kitchen
Polly G. Vicars

Close to 150 hungry Vallartenses came out to enjoy Coco's delicious breakfast and to support Becas nearly 300 scholarship students at the first Becas Breakfast of the season, which took place at Coco's Kitchen - Barrio Sur on November 12, 2008.

Tales of 'Prepa' - Vallarta's College Preparatory High School
Polly G. Vicars

Recently a group of members of the America-Mexico Foundation and Becas Vallarta, two local scholarship programs, journeyed to El Pitillal to tour the new campus for 'Prepa,' a college preparatory high school run by the University of Guadalajara.

Vallarta Magic: It's For Real and It's The People!
Polly G. Vicars

Those of you who have read my books and articles in the local press, know that I truly believe that there is something magical about this paradise by the sea. But you may ask, "Is it truly magical? and if so, what is the source of this magic?"

Changing Lives Through Education
Polly G. Vicars

When we sent out a plea for a slogan for Becas Vallarta, not surprisingly, longtime members and supporters Buri and Peter Gray came forth with the best one: "Change lives through Education."

Fund Raisers, Fiestas and Fantastic People Succeed
Polly G. Vicars

Thanks to those in our communtiy who continue to give their time and money, and local businesses who donate prizes for our fundraisers, many a Vallarta student has renewed hope for a brighter future with financial help from Becas Vallarta.

Becas Breakfast at Boca Bento on Basilio Badillo
Polly G. Vicars

David Leterman's Top Ten Lists always give me a good chuckle, so in trying to write an article to remind everyone about the April 1st final Becas Breakfast of the 2008 Season, I thought I would make my own Top Ten...

After the Ball is Over
Polly G. Vicars

Becas Vallarta members are still glowing from the complimentary feedback from those who attended the 2008 Becas Ball on March 6th. But there's no time to bask in past successes - raising money to support Vallarta students is a year-round effort!

Becas Proves Do-Gooders DO Have More Fun
Polly G. Vicars

Having fun while doing good, a fantastic combination that was afforded to the three hundred glamorous and generous Vallartenses who attended the 2008 Becas Ball at the fabulous Hotel Westin Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta on March 6th.

Fantastic! Incredible! Exceptional! Superb! Premium!
Polly G. Vicars

The fourth and latest Becas Breakfast on February 26th at Le Bistro was once again a sold-out event. when writing about each breakfast, I try to come up with a title that invokes my feelings about the event, But I am running out of superlatives!

¿Qué Tal, Compadre?
Polly G. Vicars

Becas Vallarta A.C. recently initiated 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 children now and in the future. And it's already working!

Becas Ball 2008 - Fantasía by the Sea
Polly G. Vicars

Polish your dancing shoes, get out your best bib and tucker and get ready for a "fantasía" evening of dining and dancing at the 46th Annual Becas Ball, scheduled to take place at the Hotel Westin Resort and Spa in Puerto Vallarta on March 6th.

Bouquets to the People of Vallarta!
Polly G. Vicars

It would take a book to chronicle the generous Becas' members, friends and supporters who have made Becas Vallarta the incredible entity it is, but today I throw a few bouquets to some people who truly "made a difference" at the last Becas Breakfast.

How to Fill Your Spirit and Your Stomach and Make the World a Better Place
Polly G. Vicars

There are "how to" books on everything from "How to Lose 10 pounds in 10 days" to "How to Become an Overnight Millionaire" and probably most don't really work. But I guarantee this "How to" and it will be 'Oh So Easy!'



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