Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The International Friendship Club (IFC) will host a brunch at the Mi Pueblito Restaurant at the Los Arcos Hotel on Olas Altos on Sunday April 14th at 11 am. The new officers, elected at the IFC Meeting on March 12th, will be introduced and installed for their two year terms. Don't miss this opportunity to greet the new officers, thank those who have served, and say goodbye to old friends as we wind down another wonderful Puerto Vallarta season!
The IFC officers are all volunteers and consist of the following: President - Dan Grippo, Vice President of Administration - T.J. Hartung, Vice President of Operations - Mandy MacLeay, Vice President of Management and Facilities - Fred Forbes, Vice President of Events - Linda Mellor, Executive at Large - Tom Hibbs, Treasurer - Michael Montagano, Recording Secretary - Lynnette Fairclough, and Corresponding Secretary - Ann Yusaitis.
The IFC was formed in 1985 and has been operating continuously in Puerto Vallarta since then. They are a registered charity in Mexico, similar to a 501c3 in the United States, and subject to the guidelines of incorporation. The IFC is comprised of dues-paying members and was formed to help with medical, educational, and emergency funding needs for the people of the Puerto Vallarta area. Their primary charity is their Cleft Palate Program and their main fund-raising activity is their twice-weekly home tours.
The Brunch will begin with a welcome mimosa, followed by a buffet lunch, and free vodka drinks with an assortment of juices. There will be live entertainment and, as is traditional with the end of season event, there will be a raffle and a large number of nice prizes. Brunch tickets can be purchased for $250 pesos per person and the price includes your gratuity. The tickets are available at the IFC clubhouse or online using a credit card or Paypal at ifcvallarta.com.
The International Friendship Club is a registered charitable organization in Mexico listed as Club Internacional de la Amistad de Puerto Vallarta A.C. It is located at the northeast corner of the Rio Cuale Bridge above the HSBC Bank, Colonia El Centro, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico, 48300. Phone: (322) 222-5466. Website: ifcvallarta.com. Email: ifcvallarta(at)gmail.com.