06/05/2009

Friday, June 5, 2009

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Joint Council has requested that we post the following information for families who have or still in process of adopting from Guatemala.

Dear Colleagues,

As stated in yesterday’s posting by Hannah Wallace, families and friends committed to the children of Guatemalan will launch the Guatemala 900 Campaign on June 17th in WashingtonDC.  The launch of the campaign will include a rally, speaches, a march from the White House to the Capitol and a candlelight vigil at the Guatemalan Embassy. 

While not officially affiliated with Joint Council, the Guatemala 900 Campaign has a goal in parallel to the ongoing Joint Council Guatemala 5000 Initiative: a family for every Guatemalan child.  Joint Council has and will continue to work with many of the campaigns organizers and we fully support the goals of the Guatemala 900 Campaign.

On June 17th, the Guatemala 900 Campaign will become a voice for the 900 children whose adoptions have yet to be completed despite 18 months of investigations, court hearings and interviews.  The campaign will advocate with the U.S.and Guatemalan governments to ensure a quick and final resolution of all cases and an end to the victimization of Guatemalan children.

Joint Council asks that all Members distribute information on the Guatemala 900 Campaign and to lend your support to this effort.  Detailed information can be found at www.guatemala900.org  

06/10/2009

Wednesday, June 10 - Fiesta Guatemala in Michigan on August 22

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FIESTA   GUATEMALA!!
HOLA, AMIGOS! You are invited to our eleventh annual FIESTA GUATEMALA

WHEN? Saturday, August 22, from 12-5 P.M. – Lunch at 1 P.M.

WHERE? At Jeff & Nancy Bykerk’s home, 9350 Byks Lane, Caledonia, Michigan
Byks Lane is located south off of 92nd Street between Patterson & Kraft
Please park on the east side of Byks Lane or on 92nd Street.

From East/West, take M-6 to Exit 15 & go south on M-37 to Kraft.
Turn right on Kraft. 92nd Street is about 2 ½ miles south. Turn right on 92nd Street.
From north/south, take U.S. 131 to 84th Street Exit & head east to Patterson, about 6 ½ miles.
Turn south/right on Patterson to 92nd Street where you’ll turn left.
(Contact Nancy if you need further directions.)

WHAT DO I BRING? Please bring either a salad/watermelon/fresh fruit, if possible.
(We’re expecting around 100+ people.)
The main course, chips, dessert, drinks & table service will be provided at a cost of
$6/adult (15 & older) and $3/child (age 3-14 years).

Swimsuits for a dip in the pool plus ball gloves, shin guards, rollerblades, hockey sticks...

We’ll need 3 to 4 pinatas for the different age groups; just let me know if you can bring one. Thanks!

WHO’S INVITED? Anyone, really!
These invitations are being sent to families who have adopted, are in the process or are interested in
adopting children from Guatemala through Bethany Christian Services.
However, if you know of a family who has adopted from Guatemala from another agency
or is even considering adoption, please, invite them!
Also, families who have children of a different ethnic background are welcome,
since many of us also have children of other ethnic backgrounds.
Representatives from Bethany will be present along with many adoptive parents who are more than willing to answer your questions or listen to your concerns.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!
...But we need to know ahead of time if you’re coming so we can plan the food, drinks, etc.
Please, mail the section below to the Bykerk’s with contact info, # attending & check to cover costs.
 Questions? Please call Nancy @ 616-891-7878 or 616-450-9138.
Thanks!






Name:____________________________________________ Phone #______________________
# Attending_____________                                        Amount enclosed $________________

Mail to: Nancy Bykerk, 9350 Byks Lane, Caledonia, MI 49316