Thanks Simon, I wasn't aware of that. Folks on the island can contact Susie Quist (can be found at Coconet internet) or Dee Thomas (can track her down at BCs) or Charlene at BCs. Just tell them what it's for. Thanks!

Ernie

SIN,

Yes the children are suppose to go to school, but when there is no space - they are not in class. In September there were 100 kids unable to go to school and now that other families have moved here for the high season there are more. Some of these families want their children in school - but have been turned down due to the lack of space. That is why the Calendar Girls and the Social Club have changed their focus to providing classrooms.

I just received an email stating that my info regarding who to give the donations to on the island was too broad. They also stated they would not give these people any money. To clarify please see the following;

Susie Quist is a charter member of the San Pedro Social Club and is one of our Island representatives residing in SP.

Dee Thomas is also a charter member, a long time SP resident as well as a Director of the SPSC.

Charlene Johnson is a major sponsor/member of the SPSC and owns BCs Beach Bar & BBQ.

Their reputation is above reproch. Anyone can feel secure that any funds they receive on behalf of the SPSC will find it's way home. If you prefer to mail your donation, please send it to the following;

San Pedro Social Club, Inc.
310 Crossbow Dr
Spring, Tx 77386

or;

www.sanpedrosc.org

Thanks for your input.

Ernie

There are other charitable organizations on the island if you are here and want to make a donation - obviously you can go directly to the school principal or to the Catholic Church with Father Jim.

The San Pedro Social Committee is making a concerted effort to gather enough funds in one place in order to make a large difference. With the help of the Calendar Girls sales the hopes are to build a number of classrooms at the Primary School site, and also be able to pay for the teachers so that the 100 or so kids that are not getting ANY formal education at all can start attending school.