IFC Lectures for February-March 2014

Many of you came to the International Friendship Club (IFC) for the first time to attend a lecture. The IFC has become known for high quality, interesting speakers on a variety of topics. This season is no exception. The club, spearheaded by President Dan Grippo a frequent lecturer himself, has put together a great lineup.

This season each lecture stands alone as opposed to an ongoing series on one topic. We hope that you will find something of interest. All of the lectures take place in the IFC Meeting Room.
Thursday February 27 at 7 p.m. will be "Introduction to Kirtan Chanting" with Raoul Diaz. Come to learn about and chant this peaceful meditative practice that touches heart and spirit. No previous experience or belief system required. Raoul is a classically trained musician who has performed internationally, and leads meditative chanting groups locally. $50 peso donation at the door helps fund IFC charities.

Thursday, March 6 at 7 p.m. "Temporary and Permanent Expats...a Taxing Affair" given by Robert Meldman, JD, LLM.  Bob is a retired tax attorney living in PV during the winter. From his bio:  "He is known as the 'dean of tax law.' He has built a reputation as a superb litigating tax attorney, comfortable both in the courtroom and across the negotiating table. He is also one of the very few tax attorneys to have argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. He taught taxation for 32 years at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This included both domestic and international taxation."

Topics covered for both U.S. and Canadian Citizens: 1. Expat Definitions 2. From the horse's mouth: Your Fidecomisio 3. Jitters or jail:  Disclosure of your foreign bank accounts 4.Short term Rentals of your Condo in Mexico 5.Taxation of Expats on Mexican rental income. A $50 peso donation at the door helps fund IFC charities.

Thursday, March 20 at 7 p.m. there will be a presentation "Skin Care in the Tropics" by Dermatologist Patricia Garcia, who works with our local medical expert, IFC member Pam Thompson, will offer an overview of the important topic of caring for your skin in our region. Just in time for the long sunny days!

Donation: $20 pesos or 2 canned goods at the door (no advance tickets). Doors open 6:30. Seating limited to 80.

For those of you new to the area or just visiting, the IFC is a philanthropic club offering both educational and social activities and is open to anyone with a desire to join.  Membership is not required to attend an activity. The IFC has supported a Cleft Palate Surgery Program for over 27 years as well as giving ongoing support to many other charitable endeavours in the Bay area. The main source of income to support these activities is from their weekly Home and Botanical Gardens and Zoo Tours. For more information on the IFC you can visit their website 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: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..