Communicator - United Society of Baja California
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Communicator - United Society of Baja California
Communicator The Monthly Newsletter of the Sociedad Unida de Baja California United Society of Baja California October 2016 Vol XXXIV No 10 P.O. Box 439030 #168 San Ysidro, CA 92143 USBC Halloween Potluck Saturday, October 15th 1:00pm at La Maroma Costume Parade Treats for Spooky Food Prizes! ries Games! o t S y Spook Each person should bring enough food for 8 people. Surnames: A–I Sides & Salads J–Q Main Dishes R–Z Desserts Your hostess: Kay Anderson 661-613-2490 kandhijo47@gmail.com USBC President Judy Westphal (661) 614-1113 First Vice President Paul Flowers (661) 613-9355 Second Vice President Tom Goodman (661) 100-2380 Secretary Julia Prine (619) 600-4636 Treasurer Milo Goehring (661) 100-6653 Immediate Past President Paul Weekes (661) 612-2186 jawmem@msn.com pauldflowers211@aol.com tgood70779@yahoo.com westfairmgmt@yahoo.com milocary@hotmail.com weekes.paul@gmail.com DIRECTORS Fred Alarcon Dave Eliot Jo Flowers Kathy Hutzler Dee Dee Martinson Anita Olson Elma Sotomayor Carmen Valencia Amy Valenzuela cdsbaja37@yahoo.com (661) 612-0552 dave.eliot@gmail.com (661) 100-6240 cre8owl@aol.com (661) 613-9355 bajafossils2@gmail.com (661) 100-6060 deedeemartinson@hotmail.com (661) 100-6800 anitao5353@gmail.com (661) 100-6800 elmabaja@hotmail.com (661) 614-1301 nanigagi.2728@yahoo.com (664) 631-3815 amyv291@ymail.com (664) 631-2092 ALTERNATES Nelson Denniston nelson_denniston@yahoo.com (619) 316-4360 Rose Dillon giosgrandma26@yahoo.com (661) 120-4491 Sandy Eddahbi seddahbi@aol.com (213) 787-5091 Communicator Editor Craig Klein Designer Andrew Lara Distribution Kathy Hutzler Education Amy Valenzuela Greeter Carmen Valencia Membership Dave Eliot Nominating Bill Clark Restaurant Tours Sandy Eddahbi Sergeant-at-Arms Paul Flowers Social Dee Dee Martinson Sunshine Amy Valenzuela Website Dave Eliot craigklein@onebox.com (619) 581-7121 andrewlara106@gmail.com (664) 577-4992* bajafossils2@gmail.com (661) 100-6060 amyv291@ymail.com (664) 631-2092 nanigagi.2728@yahoo.com (664) 631-3815 dave.eliot@gmail.com (661) 100-6240 bajabill36@hotmail.com (661) 110-9047* seddahbi@aol.com (213) 787-5091 pauldflowers211@aol.com (661) 613-9355 deedeemartinson@hotmail.com (661) 100-6800 amy.r.valenzuela@gmail.com (664) 631-2092 dave.eliot@gmail.com (661) 100-6240 *cell phone Visit our website: www.UnitedSocietyofBaja.org President’s Message Judy Westphal S pring and Summer have come and gone with Fall now in full swing. We still have so many wonderful events to look forward to with USBC: Sandy’s Exquisite Restaurant Tours, Kay’s Spooky Halloween Party, Dave’s Gastronomical Thanksgiving Dinner, December’s Election of Board of Directors, Larry’s Phenomenal Fund-raising Cruise, and last but not least, Rose’s Fabulous Holiday Ball. So keep those calendars and pens handy to be sure you don’t miss even one exciting moment for the rest of 2016. At the October General Meeting nominations for Board of Directors will be open to the floor. Please put it in your heart to step forward and keep the momentum going for this great organization! Our “Superman” Nominating Committee Chairman Bill Clark needs your cooperation to volunteer to be a candidate and I know in my heart you all can make this happen with your service to the Rosarito Beach community. It is so rewarding — trust me! I hope to see you all at as many functions as possible from now to year’s end. In the meantime please remember to stay happy, healthy and love much! Treasurer’s Report Milo Goehring Membership Dave Eliot For the month of August 2016 As of August 31, 2016 Beginning Balance August Income August Expense August Net Loss Plus Wee Feet Deposit Ending Balance $ 7,598 289 715 Cash Balances: Checking $ 1,194 Savings 5,375 Petty Cash-Admin 460 Petty Cash-Pesos 84 Holiday Ball Deposit 100 Ending Balance (426) 40 $ 7,212 Total membership New during the month Renewals 272 10 6 Welcome new members: Sean Burns & Jane Alferos Dick Cadger & Kathy Thompson Desarae Holladay Tim Ireland Andrew Lara Leonora Lara Bobby Moreno Deb Smith $ 7,212 OCTOBER 2016 USBC COMMUNICATOR 3 Abbreviated Minutes Julia Prine T he September 3rd meeting was called to order by First Vice President Paul Flowers at 10:09am. President Judy Westphal introduced the Officers and Board members. Greeter Carmen Valencia welcomed our guests. Treasurer Milo Goehring gave his report (see page 3). The IRS has approved our filing as a 501(c)(3)nonprofit exempt organiztion. California state exemption forms have been filed. Restaurant Tour Chairperson Sandy Eddahbi reported that Rancho Los Illusiones will be our location on September 24 (Sat) at 10AM for breakfast. Dee Dee Martinson passed around the 2017 Potluck signup sheet. Judy Westphal introduced the day’s guest speakers, Rosy Torres President and Gil Sperry Vice President of Club de Niños y Niñas Rosarito (Boys & Girls Club of Rosarito). Rosy emphasized the great impact the club is on the future of the children, being part of the National and International organization, local success with kids in track & field and an international orchestra, involvement of parents and neighbors. The club is currently serving 150 per day and have a goal of 600. Gil’s highlights included, the festival is for the kids, sponsors are needed, instruments are being donated from all over, the talleres are for the kids to learn to play music for some in as little as 3 days, the festival line up will be a tribute to the recently passed Juan Gabriel and his songs, volunteers are needed for the talleres (See Mavourneen “Baja” O'Brien). Judy Westphal was presented a 2016 Festival purple shirt. NOMINATING: Bill Clark, Chair, reminded us the election is in December, October the slate of candidates is presented and general members can now nominate any member in good standing to be added to the ballot. Ballots will be out in November. Judy Westphal encouraged running. SUNSHINE AND EDUCATION: Chair of Education and Sunshine, Amy Valenzuela, displayed a primary pencil (a 4 USBC COMMUNICATOR OCTOBER 2016 really fat yellow one) donated by a gentleman from Sacramento along with 99 more and 100 sharpeners and a “whole pile of stuff” and a large cash donation he collected through his facebook contacts. She is closing the clothing drive as she has already received tons of items. Amy gave the Sunshine report. Judy Westphal is hoping the Operation Adopt Wee Feet program that she and Julia Prine started will continue under the new board. Membership Chair Dave Eliot gave his report (See page 3). (Arietta Hays has moved to Omaha.) Editor Craig Klein announced the Communicator deadline the 15th of the month prior to publication. SPEAKERS: Judy Westphal has a lineup of – October Jose Navarro from the Casa Hogar Jazmin Elizabeth Orphanage, November Les Widd holding a Q & A session on computer problems, issues, etc. POTLUCKS & EVENTS: Aug BBQ hosted by Judy Westphal saw 58 or 59 attending for a great day. Sep 17 will be Milo & Cary Goehring & Paul & Jo Flowers with a Mexican theme. Oct 15th is Kay Anderson with her Halloween Party. Nov 19 Dave Eliot will host the Thanksgiving Feast with Chef Lorenzo back to cook for us at La Maroma. Dec 3 Rose Dillon is on again. Cruise leader Larry Norman reported we are now at 72 plus 2 from today. A committee has been formed to allocate the raised funds. NON-PROFITS: Sister Cities & Friends of the Library-Rene Drake-Hill; Cruz Roja-Paul Flowers; Flying Sam-Dee Dee Martinson; -Rosarito Theater Guild-Irene O'Brien; Hearts of Baja Children's Homes Network-Leticia Castro de Halverson; Boys & Girls Club-Rosy Torres & Gil Sperry; Diamond Chorale & MS Walk- Mavourneen “Baja” O'Brien. Dave Eliot announced the water would be off from 9-8 to 9-11. 50-50: Anita Olson collected $106 with the split of $53 going to Cari Bryant & USBC. The meeting was adjourned by Paul Flowers at 11:51AM. The Galeon Restaurant at Hotel Calafia Traditional Mexican Buffet Brunch Sunday, October 9 at 11AM Reservations with paid tickets. $13 — Cash only Contact Sandy Eddahbi for tickets seddahbi@aol.com The lavish buffet includes lots of fresh fruits, three salads, 10 mexican dishes that alternate weekly, an omelet station, handmade tortillas, a quesadilla bar, a grill station that makes bbq beef and chicken for tacos, and, of course, a dessert station. Unlimited coffee, juices, and aqua frescas are included. Also, for the USBC, one regular margarita or glass of wine will be included. T he Galeon Restaurant at Hotel Calafia is the reincarnation of the original restaurant in Calafia that opened in 1982. It started as a fresh seafood and authentic Mexican cuisine restaurant and that is still what it is today. This is a great place to eat fresh lobster on the outside cliff of the Pacific. Why go all the way to Puerto Nuevo? There is a great story to tell about the new chef here. He is Chef Felipe Fernandez. He originally started in this very restaurant 30 years ago as a dishwasher. Since then he spent a number of years in central Mexico learning his craft. He returned to Baja and worked as a chef at the Rosarito Beach Hotel. Now he has relocated to the Galeon and has made the Sunday brunch another shining star at Hotel Calafia. The Acevedo family also has a rich history in Rosarito and Tijuana. Of course, they still own all the property and restaurants at Hotel Calafia. They are one of the founding families of Rosarito. There have been three generations of attorneys, among the men. Conrado, Sr. worked as the legal counsel for the U.S. Consulate in Tijuana for many years and was also President of the Tijuana Chamber of Commerce for 30 years. He is still winning awards for his years of service to the community. He is in his 80’s and still puts on a business suit daily. The current head of the property and restaurants at Hotel Calafia is Conrado Acevedo, Jr. He is working hard to make these restaurants the best they can be and has instituted a monthly 6 course and wine pairing dinner at his Cocina Sylvestre. He calls Hotel Calafia a "rebirth of a Baja icon." Please join me for what will be a perfect start to your Sunday. I understand there will be a Art Mart at the new CEART following this. The brunch will be held outside and under a tent. I am having it early in the month before the weather chills down. So come and enjoy all that Baja has to offer. The beautiful outside, oceanside setting and a great Sunday brunch. OCTOBER 2016 USBC COMMUNICATOR 5 Sunshine Amy Valenzuela United Society of Baja California Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 Rosarito Beach Hotel $40.00 per person No Host Bar 6:00PM Dinner 7:00PM Dancing 8:00PM R eceived a note from Tom Maher in New Orleans. He is healing nicely and able to walk on his right foot again. He doesn’t have to see his doctor for 6 months; that is great news, indeed. Tom and Linda sold their house at Popotla and will miss their friends down here. We will miss their friendly faces and wish them well. Jack Westphal has had a setback and is recovering slowly but surely. We send love and continued prayers. Card was sent. I also sent a card to Joni Brotherton who was having more health issues. She has moved away, so we send our best wishes for a speedy recovery. All of you—stay well Education Amy Valenzuela W e have not yet posted a date to start Operation Adopt Wee Feet for new shoes for Christmas. Information will be in the Communicator next month . Tickets available from: Rose 661-120-4491 2016holidayball@gmail.com Anita 661-100-6800 US 612-332-3533 anitao5353@gmail.com HELP! We’re looking for someone to take over the USBC website. Contact Dave Eliot (see page 2). 6 USBC COMMUNICATOR OCTOBER 2016 I have taken enormous amounts of clothing down. For the time being, that is plenty. Thank you all for your generosity in sharing with the less fortunate. It’s never too early for the candy drive, even though the stores are loaded with it. When it is on sale, pick up a bag for our babies who get a big kick out of American candy. We use it for the Christmas party and stocking stuffers for each child. More on that next month also. C A L E N D A R Sat Sun 1 USBC General Meeting at RBH, Salon Casa Blanca, 10am 2 Tootie and the Gals (Flash & Glam) Fundraiser for Spay and Neuter Clinics, Gary's La Fonda, 5pm, $25 Wed 5 Flying Samaritans Luncheon at Las Rocas, 1:00pm, $15 Wed 5 Volunteer Meeting for Mariachi Festival at RBH, Salon Maya, 4pm Fri 7 Food & Wine Pairing Luncheon at Susanna’s Restaurant to benefit Baja Scholarship Foundation, 1pm, $40 Sun 9 USBC Restaurant Tour at Galeon Restaurant in Hotel Calafia, 11am, $13 Tue 11 Rosarito Theatre Guild Board Meeting at the Theatre, 10am Wed 12 Mariachi Festival Workshops at RBH, 9am-4pm Wed 12 Cruz Roja Primo Tapia Bingo at El Pescador, 1pm Wed 12 Friends of the Library Board Meeting at IMAC Public Library, 9:15am Wed 12 Play, Sing and Dance for Food, various locations, 6pm Thur 13 Mariachi Festival Workshops at RBH, 9am–4pm Thur 13 Cruz Roja Rosarito General Meeting at RBH, Salon Maya, 10am Thur 13 Mariachi Festival Hall of Fame Induction at RBH, Salon Chabert, 5:30pm, FREE Thur 13 Mariachi Festival Cocktails with the Stars at RBH, Salon Quijote, 6pm, $25 Fri 14 Mariachi Festival Workshops at RBH, 9am–4pm Fri 14 Mariachi Festival International Concert at RBH, 7pm, $15 Sat 15 Mariachi Festival Ballet Folklorico Competitions at RBH, 10am, $10 Sat 15 USBC Potluck (Halloween Theme) at La Maroma, 1pm Sat 15 Mariachi Festival Extravaganza Concert at RBH, 7pm Wed 19 Flying Samaritans Meeting at Villas del Mar Clubhouse, 10am Wed 19 Flying Samaritans Bingo at California Fresh, 1pm Thur 20 FRAO Meeting at RBH, Salon Maya, 10am Fri 21 Arsenic and Old Lace at Rosarito Theatre Guild, 7pm Sat 22 Cruz Roja Primo Tapia Oktoberfest Benefit at Mission Viejo Clubhouse, 2pm, $10 Sat 22 Arsenic and Old Lace at Rosarito Theatre Guild, 2pm Sun 23 Arsenic and Old Lace at Rosarito Theatre Guild, 2pm Wed 26 Cruz Roja Primo Tapia Bingo at El Pescador, 1pm Thur 27 Sister Cities Committee meets in Room 212 at City Hall, 10am Fri 28 Arsenic and Old Lace at Rosarito Theatre Guild, 7pm Sat 29 Arsenic and Old Lace at Rosarito Theatre Guild, 2pm Sun 30 Arsenic and Old Lace at Rosarito Theatre Guild, 2pm OCTOBER For those 70 plus folks that are now paid in full, it’s time to start signing up for our PRIVATE TOURS! NEW INFORMATION for Friends of USBC on the Mexican Rivera Cruise W e still have room for the friends of USBC on our First Fundraising Cruise on Holland America’s Ms Westerdam, from San Diego Dec 10th to 17th 2016. We are down to only a couple of Inside Cabins and a couple of Balcony Cabins left. Holland. America has offered us a NEW low rate. Contact Larry Norman for more information. We have reserved private air conditioned buses for city tours in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta. Each of these tours is for FOUR to FIVE hours and they cover the best spots at each port, with plenty of time to shop with your friends. Each bus holds 40 people, so contact Larry to reserve your seats, as they will sell out fast! Don’t forget to ask about the special discount if you book all three tours! Plus, Larry can book your tours for you, with no payment until we reach 30 Passengers on each tour. Don’t miss the boat. Email our Event Chairman Larry Norman at larrynormanctc@gmail.com today. HELP! We’re still looking for someone with computer skills to take over as USBC membership chair. Contact Dave Eliot (see page 2). G A & Gutiérrez & Associates LEGAL CONSULTANTS Juan Carlos Gutiérrez S. AT T O R N E Y AT L AW (661) 612-6474 (619) 752-9047 (664) 693-1438 attorneyjc@bajalaw.net • Legal Advice • Real Estate Assistance • Insurance • Translations & Apostille • Immigration COMMUNITY AA Rosarito Group Sun Mon Thur 10:00AM, Tue Wed Fri 6:00PM, Sat 3:00PM; Al-Anon meetings Tues 10:00AM Ave. Mar Mediterranco #16 (2 blocks east of Las Brisas Hotel) AA Closed Meeting, Wed 12:00noon, at Flying Sams clinic, Calle Chihuahua #488, Colonia Constitución Contact: 661-614-1678 Al-Anon meetings Tues 10:00AM & Thur 4:00PM, Ave. Mar Mediterranco #16 (2 blocks east of Las Brisas Hotel) Contact: 661-614-1678 Baja Animal Sanctuary Provides help for abused, abandoned and needy animals by spaying/neutering and finding homes. Contact: Sunny Benedict bajadogs@aol.com www.bajaanimalsanctuary.org Baja California Spay Neuter Foundation Providing low cost spay and neuter clinics in Baja. Volunteers always welcome. Contact: Robin Gunther, President, 661-123-3619, 619-906-7294 BajaSpayNeuter@gmail.com, Facebook:Baja California Spay Neuter Foundation, website www.BajaSpayNeuter.org Baja Dog Rescue is an American-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization operated by volunteers in the Baja California area. We are a no-kill shelter that rescues and rehabilitates unwanted, abandoned, and neglected dogs and finds them loving homes. 619-407-9372 664-636-2997 josh@bajadogrescue.org www.bajadogrescue.org Baja Gold Coast Bridge Club Mondays 11:00AM, at Rosarito Beach Christian Church, Km 42.6, TJ–Ens, ACBL duplicate game. Contact: Gwen Castelda 646-155-4036 bajagoldcoastbridgeclub@gmail.com Baja Scholarship Foundation Provides financial support to superior Mexican students at risk of dropping out of school due to financial hardship. www.bajascholarshipfoundation.org Contact: Judie Desson 661-613-2359 / 760-208-2840 kenorjude@yahoo.com Bajavurah Meets the last Sunday of the month. A Jewish social group whose members live part or full-time in the Rosarito Beach area. www.bajavurah.com Contact: Marsha Baker, President, 602-819-4993 / 664-631-3586 marsha787@gmail.com Club de Niños y Niñas Rosarito Affiliated with the Boys & Girls Club of America. Provides positive programs, services and activities for school-age children. Contact: Rosy Torres, President at rosymtorres@hotmail.com www.clubnyn.org Cruz Roja Primo Tapia Supporting ambulance service from Popotla to Bajamar, Bingo is on the 2nd and last Wednesdays of the month,1:00 at El Pescador. Their Thrift Store is open Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00–2:00. Contact: Val Valle, Director, valv16@msn.com; Melody Lawson, Store Manager, 661-119-3439 store cell. Cruz Roja Voluntarios Americanos de Rosarito General Meetings 2nd Thursday 10:00AM, Rosarito Beach Hotel. Board meets Monday prior to 2nd Thursday 10:00AM, in Hospital Board Room. Thrift Store, located behind Waldos, open Mon–Sat, 9:00–5:00, Contact: Paul Flowers, President, 661-613-9355 pauldflowers211@aol.com Diamond Chorale Contact: Mavourneen O’Brien 664-631-3428 / 619-955-6100 bajamavourneen@yahoo.com DIF Desarrollo Integral de la Familia, a social service agency, provides help for the neediest members of the community. Meetings in English: 2nd Tuesday, 9:00AM, Salon Maya, Rosarito Beach Hotel Contact: Linda Munoz, 661-612-6082 or 661-612-6077 dir.dif.rosarito@hotmail.com Flying Samaritans Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Villas del Mar, 10:00AM. They conduct free clinics for people of Mexico who have no other resources. Medical clinics are on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays, and a hearing clinic is on the 3rd Saturday. The clinic is located at Calle Chihuahua #488, Colonia Constitución. Contact: Susan Smith, President, 858-240-2360, 661-100-6066, susansmithz@hotmail.com www.flyingsamaritansrosarito.org 10 USBC COMMUNICATOR OCTOBER 2016 FRAO The Foreign Residents Attention Office, located in Suite 107 on the first floor of City Hall, provides information and assistance to international residents. Breakfast meeting on the 3rd Thursday of the month 10:00AM. Rosarito Beach Hotel Contact: Oscar Lozano, 661-614-9600 ext 1080 frao@rosarito.gob.mx Friends of the Library Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the IMAC central library. FOL promotes reading & literacy & works to improve the conditions and collections of the 5 library branches. ww.friendsofthelibrary.com.mx. Contact: Susan Shea, President, friendsofthelibraryrb@gmail.com. Hand & Foot Cards Fridays 11:00AM at Oceana Bar & Grill. All are welcome, men & women, come join the fun. For more information Contact:: Michele Torchia 858 432-3938, sadiemaytorchia@juno.com Hearts of Baja Children’s Homes Network To coordinate the needs and resources of the 109 registered and additional non-registered group homes for the nearly 6000 children, orphaned or not, living in our own backyard. Contact: Marilyn Widd, mkwidd@hotmail.com, 442-400-2309, 760-936-3772 www.heartsofbaja.com Rosarito Sister Cities Committee Meets the last Thursday of the month, 10:00AM in Room 212 at City Hall. Aims to increase international trade, economic development, and exchanges of culture, educational and social services. Contact: Oscar Lozano, 661-614-9600 ext 1080 frao@rosarito.gob.mx Rosarito Theatre Guild Board of Directors meets on the 2nd Tuesday, 10:00AM at their Theatre in the CINES RIO building, #76 Benito Juarez Boulevard, Rosarito (one block south of Elektra) Contact: Sylvia Dombrosky, President 664-631-3320 sylvia.dombrosky@gmail.com www.rosaritotheatre.org Square Dancing Thursdays, 5:00PM at La Costa Clubhouse Contact: Maggi Wagner 619-997-0824 bajamagpie2@yahoo.com United Society of Baja California (USBC) General Meetings 1st Saturday of the month, 10:00AM, Rosarito Beach Hotel. Board meets Wednesday prior to the 1st Saturday, 10:00AM, at La Maroma. USBC is primarily a social group serving as the hub of information for the English speaking community in the Rosarito area. Contact: Judy Westphal, President 661-614-1113 jawmem@msn.com www.UnitedSocietyofBaja.org PLACES OF WORSHIP Catholic Church Rosarito Centro, English Mass Sunday 9:30AM Fr. John McCormick, Fr. Oscar Villalpando Ramirez 661-612-1048. Calvary Chapel Rosarito Pastor Mike Vincent. Meets at Aqua Calientes #2978. Services: Sunday 9:00 & 11:00AM, Saturday 6:30PM and Wednesday 6:30PM. Info: 661-612-7915 calvarychapelrosarito@yahoo.com Hope Chapel Rosarito Located in Baja Malibu, right next to Baja Storage at KM 23.5 along the Tijuana-Ensenada free road. Services: Sunday 11:30AM and Wednesday at 6:00PM Info: 664-609-3557 www.hopechapelrosarito.org Fundamental Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints In La Misión, we will be bilingual. Info: Jason Caruth 646-155-0539, 619-591-8009 Latter-day Saints (Mormon) English service Sunday 9:00AM–12:00, Rosarito Chapel, 20 Calle Cantil, 5 blocks west of Benito Juárez off Av. Del Mar. Info: Craig Klein 619-581-7121, craigklein@onebox.com Rosarito Beach Christian Church Km 42.6 on Tijuana-Ensenada free road. Sunday Worship Service 9:45AM, Info: 661-614-0009 Pastor: Dr. Tom Ward. rosaritochurch@yahoo.com www.rbccchristianchurch.com Rosarito Church of the Nazarene Pastor Gary Tucker. Meets at Calle Abeto & Mediterraneo, 2 blocks east of Crown Plaza Hotel. Services: Sunday 10:00AM, Wednesday 6:30PM. Info: 619-504-9611 jirehnazeng@gmail.com OCTOBER 2016 USBC COMMUNICATOR 11
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