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Niños News This is where we'll announce the most recent additions to our web site. If you've visited us before and want to know what's changed, take a look here first.Recent News
In Memory One of our most ardent and enthusiastic sponsors, Jim Nelson passed away at home in Vancouver, in his sleep, August 18 of natural causes. Operating from his headquarters on La Ropa Beach, Jim preached the virtues of getting involved in helping the students of Zihuatanejo. He recruited many sponsors to the Niños program and other school construction programs in the area and kept tabs on a consistent supply of bright kids. Jim will be remembered and dearly missed by all of the children and friends in Zihuatanejo, and the many people from so many different places and walks of life whose paths he crossed. His spirit will forever illuminate La Ropa Beach through the amazing sunsets that he and Betty never missed from their front row seats in the sand. The following tribute to Jim was read at an "Adios to Jim" celebration held in his honor:
Dream what you want to dream;
Go where you want to go;
Be what you want to be,
Because you have only one life
And one chance to do all the things
You want to do.
May you have enough happiness
to make you sweet,
Enough trails to make you strong
Enough sorrow to keep you human
and Enough hope to make you happy.
The happiest of people don't necessarily
have the best of everything;
They just make the most of
Everything that comes along their way.
The brightest future will always
Be based on a forgotten past;
You can't go forward in life until
You let go of your past failures and
heartaches.
When you were born, you were crying
And everyone around you was smiling
Live your life so at the end You are the one who is smiling and
Everyone around you is crying.
Anonymous
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BACK TO SCHOOL 2011 The students returned to school in August after receiving their "inscription" of 400 pesos and first monthly beca payout of 300 pesos in early August. The "inscription" money is provided to help the students with their initial school expenses. There will be eight more monthly beca payouts of 300 pesos and a Christmas /Birthday gift of 300 pesos given to each junior high and high school student for a total annual amount of 3400 pesos which is computed on the basis of 11.5 pesos to the dollar. In the event we realize a more favorable exchange rate we will provide the students a larger gift at Christmas. The college students also reported for their becas in August, receiving 2900 pesos or half of their annual beca. Jose will see the college students again in January to provide them the remaining 2900 pesos.
Friends of Niños board establishes the Thanks in great part to Frank Sheahen’s generous donation, a
grant will be awarded each year to the outstanding Niños Adelante high school
senior who has been accepted to attend a major university in Mexico. All students meeting our eligibility
criteria who are planning to go away to a major university or college in
Eligibility Criteria:
1.
Strong moral character
2.
High School senior
graduates of Niños Adelante Program (3 years minimum in the program)
3.
Committed to earning a
four-year college degree at a significant university outside of Guerrero
(excepting Chilpancingo)
4.
Willing to share their
personal story.
5.
G.P.A. of 9.5 at end of
Junior year (to be maintained during Senior year)
Grant: A grant of $1500 per year for four
years will be administered beginning with acceptance to university and continue
annually for a total of four years upon successful completion of each year with
a minimum G.P.A. of 8.0. Payment of the grant during each year will be as
follows:
One half at the beginning of each year and one half in
January of each year.
Times are changing in Zihuatanejo.
Our high school graduates are looking beyond the
vocationally oriented opportunities offered by local colleges.
In the past several years we have had a half dozen
or so kids leave home in pursuit of professional degrees in Medicine, Law,
Chemistry, Architecture, etc.
This has raised the bar and the sights of all our
students. This scholarship has the potential to be a major motivator for all
students in our program.
ZIHUATANEJO BENEFIT DINNER The Benefit Dinner was held held this year at the beautiful Suspiro restaurant located in the Pacifica Grand above Zihuatanejo's La Ropa Beach on Thursday, February 17, 2011. Next year's event will be held at Suspiro on Thursday February 16, 2012. For those of you who attended this year you recognize that although the evening was a success, there were some glitches. The meal and meal service was without doubt the finest we have experienced. On the other hand the cocktail set up and service needs improvement. The Suspiro management was quick to recognize the issue and has proposed enhancements for 2012. Click here for registration form for the 2012 event
click below to view pictures from the 2010 and 2011 events Annual Benefit Dinner - A Delightful Evening
ANNUAL STUDENT BREAKFASTS
The 2012 Breakfasts with your students will be held on January 15, 2012 and February 12, 2012. Click here to open the Registration Form If you plan to be in Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo for one of the above dates don't miss the opportunity to attend a Breakfast. Rather than asking Jose to arrange a priviate meeting take advantage of this event to meet with your student and family. Take the pressure off Jose during these busy months. Please open the Registration Form, Print, fill out and mail to the address listed on the form. See below for a link to pictures of this year's Breakfast.
Students, parents and sponsors all shared wonderful experiences at the 2010 and 2011 Breakfasts with Students & Their Families. Click the preceding link for pictures and info on the 2010 and 2011 breakfasts.
FIESTA DE MAYO 2010 Click here for pictures of the 2010 Fiesta held at the Fontan
FIESTA DE MAYO 2009
Jose has done it again! On May 24 he organized an "end of the year party" for the kids. One hundred and fifty one (the largest group ever) participated. They were treated to lunch, swiming, games and even an address by fellow college student Margarita Reynoso. The address preceded the fun and games. One can see from the pictures that the kids were spellbound by Margarita's comments. Of course they were also anxious to get to the beach. Here in Jose's own words is a brief report on the festivities.
"Dear friends just to inform
about the students day party on May 24. it was at the Fontan hotel
were we got a reunion with the students at the convention center, where our
student Margarita Reynoso gave a message to the students as she as
studding psychology.
It was so good to talk with all the
students about different points. The attendance was of 151 students".
FRIENDS OF NINOS ADELANTE DONOR LIST 2008 & 2009
The following establishments have made a generous donation to the Friends of Ninos Adelante Fundraiser. We ask that you please support these businesses!
In Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo 3 Amigos Restaurant, Zihuatanejo dal Toscano, Restaurant, Ixtapa Bogart’s Restaurant, Ixtapa Frank’s Restaurant Bar & Grill, Ixtapa La Malinche Restaurant, Ixtapa Rueben’s Restaurant, Ixtapa Il Mare Ristorante Restaurant, (La Ropa) Mamma Norma & Deborah and Deborah’s Chili Beans’s Restaurants, Ixtapa Morelos Restaurant, Ixtapa Soleiado Restaurant, Ixtapa Villas Miramar, Zihuatanejo NH Krystal Hotel, Ixtapa Barcelo Hotel, Ixtapa Pacifica Resort, Ixtapa Vargas Sport Fishing, Esturion Fleet, Zihuatanejo Dorado Pacifica Hotel, Ixtapa Fontan Hotel, Ixtapa Las Brisas Hotel, Ixtapa Tides Restaurant (formerly Villa del Sol), Zihuatanejo Melia Azul Resort, Ixtapa Daniel’s Restaurant, Zihua Chimal Jewelry, Ixtapa
Santa Prisca Pozoleria, Zihua La Cava Restaurant, Zihua El Mirador Restaurant, Zihua Senor Frog’s Restaurant, Ixtapa
LOCATE YOUR STUDENT'S SCHOOL. Click here to open a map of Zihuatanejo with a legend that will give you an approximate location of the schools.
Pictures from past "End of School Year" Parties 
Newsletters Newsletters can be downloaded in PDF format by simply clicking on the issue name. PDF files require Adobe ™ Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded from the Adobe World Wide Web site at www.adobe.com or simply by clicking: Adobe Reader. You can save a copy of the newsletter on your hard drive by right-clicking the document title, clicking Save Target As in Microsoft Internet Explorer or Save Link As in Netscape Navigator, and specify a location on your hard drive. To view a PDF file which is stored on your hard drive, launch Acrobat Reader, click File Open and select the PDF file.
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