Two Countries, Two Budgets

Friends of La Gloria English School Inc. (FOLGES) is the U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit started in 2005 to support the La Gloria English School AC (LGES), a Civil Association, which is the legal entity of the school in Mexico.

FOLGES income is through donations from many individuals and an annual fund raising event, the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. Donations are also received from satellite fundraisers throughout the U.S. from garage sales to school class fundraising projects.  FOLGES pays the living stipend and housing for the teachers at the School and any capital expenses where a receipt can be provided to the U.S. non-profit. Student scholarships are also accepted and transferred to the School. The volunteer U.S. Board of Directors receives no compensation. In 2010 a part-time Executive Director was hired.

La Gloria English School AC (LGES) in Mexico collects revenues in the form of tuition payments from students, donations from visitors, regular low-cost clothing sales and an annual fundraiser, the Treasure Island Fiesta. LGES also receives grants from PEACE Isla Mujeres. These revenues pay for the daily operations of the school.

For our ongoing and potential donors, we are happy to provide you with the FOLGES Annual Report.

The mission of the School is to give Isleños the opportunity to learn English regardless of their ability to pay. In 2010 a total of 367 students attended classes at La Gloria English School. Of these students 72 (20%) were provided with full scholarships. In a continuing effort to keep the classes affordable to the people of Isla Mujeres, they are offered for $1,000 pesos plus $100 peso registration fee (about $100 USD total depending on the exchange rate) for each of the four regular sessions. The actual total cost per student per class is closer to $200 USD (when including the FOLGES support) but if we charged that in tuition, almost no students could attend classes. The supporters of the School are what make this project a growing success!

$1,000 and over Dale Anderson Nancy Davis Jana Epperson David Lee      Don & Gwen Lenderink Nautibeach Condos Kay Heck Shipp Tom & Margaret Washa   $500 - $999 Barbara Anderson Mark & Donna Caffo Peter Chauncey Robert & Jennifer Glaser Marilyn R. Meade John & Susannah Rathburn Andrea & David Spalding Larry Joe Taylor Band   $100 - $499 Alliant Energy Fund (matching funds) Margaret Aulino Christopher Avery Jeff & Kathryn Beals Bob & Mim Bjelkengren Jessie Bradley Marcie Bradley John Brown Sally Carpenter Casa Mariposas Clorox (matching funds) Darlington Community School District Christine Dittes Christie Dix Jodee Dushack Helen Emrick Sharon Fitzmorris Beth Fortini Jon & Jodie Golnik Cori & Pete Holden Rita Holstein Chris Laine Joanna Laine Thomas Laine Paula & George Mackey Bob Margalea Jean F. Myers Alan & Kathy Muirhead Mark & Denise Myers Cheryl Norman Melissa O’Rourke Arthur Orth Robert Pelosi Justin & Nicole Perkey Dan Perth Pat & Penny Pierick James Porter Pablo Ratcliff Richard Schreck Eric, Kate, Ryan & Heather Servais Lynn Shebesta Jeffrey & Gwen Smith Luke Stellpflug Brett Stewart Alice Thorpe Anne Turner Ed & Allyson Ullerich Dale & Teresa Washburn Kathleen Wilkin Woldt/Hankes Family Gary Young   up to $99 Yvonne Allen Elyse Anderson Marla Bainbridge Elizabeth Baird Terry Balyk David Barnett Spencer Black

Up to $99 cont. James Brazee Benjamin Breitinger Micheal Brenner Phil & Pat Breunig Katherine Cain Kevin Cedergren Paul & Linda Christian Kenneth Cole Jacqueline Conlon Paul Cooke Frances Copeland Alice D’Alessio Deirdre Dannecker Nancy Darby Nancy Dast Tori Declerck Becky Donahoe Edward Durkin Ann Dvorak-Rice Edgewood College Neil Eicher Fred Fontana Mary Froemming Cheryl & Patrick Godar Nicholas Graham Ray Griesbach Justin Hertz C. Lucas Hiler Martin Hoctor James Houk Frank Hust Indiana Assoc. of United Way (matching funds) Ione M. Johnson Terri Z. Johnson Kathryn’s Travel Jen Kaufman Pat, Jack, Jeff & Cheri Meyer Eileen Kally-Myer Susan Kilkus Mary Klopp Michael & Jill Labarbera Gary Laurance George Leddick Ann Luna Tony Maartense Sarah Mahoney Kathryn McArthur Maree & Joel Merriam James & Hy Miller Elizabeth Mills Robert & Valerie Mittl John Myers Dennis Newby Skyla Nicholas Courtney L. Oftedahl Amy Oravec Wayne & Patricia Orthwein Rhonda Lee Parvese Rachelle Richardson Nino Ridgway Janis & Mark Ritter Amy Romine Karen Rosenberg Lois & Gary Sater Lee Seale-Kubena Judith Searle Tom Skrtic H.S. Slinger David Steigerwalt Charles Stewart Gail Stewart J.L. Thompson Mark Thompson Rosann Toldo Mary Tollas Mike Townsend Jacqueline & Michael Vilstrup Antoinette A. Wilson Jennifer Zimmerman

Over $500 value: Jane Adams Dan Gillette Paul Larson Dustin Maher   $100 to $499 value: Diane Brinson with Avon Becky Donahoe Paul Fieber Frank Liquor Nan Gilbert Alex Hohlstein & group Ernie Hohlstein KEVA Sports John Lalor Dan Martinson Melting Pot Restaurant Mary Lou McBride Russ Moody Cindy Pierick The Premiere of Windsor Bill Von Rutenberg Richard Servais Jason Washa John Washa Margaret Washa Randy Washa Bill White

Up to $100 value: Ale Asylum American Players Theatre Associated Bank Duane Beckett Capital Brewery Comedy Club of Madison Cool Beans Coffee Café Helen Curtis Mr. DuWayne’s Salon Jan Fulwiler Green Earth Healthfoods Harbor Athletic Club Alison Hohl Hubbard Avenue Diner Loren Imhoff Mary Klopp Lynn La Luzerne Hy Miller Mustard Museum Opus Lounge Pedro’s Restaurant Sofra Family Bistro Starbucks Coffee Michelle Storm Trader Joes Ultimate Salon Vinery Stained Glass Studio Dan Martinson Melting Pot Restaurant Mary Lou McBride Russ Moody Cindy Pierick The Premiere of Windsor Bill Von Rutenberg Richard Servais Jason Washa John Washa Margaret Washa Randy Washa Bill White

Almost Isla/Vasilow's Amaden Family Andrea Luff Angelo Asia Caribe Barlito Betsy Snider BoBo's Fish & Chips Captain Tony Garcia Carrie Palenske Casa Sirena Casa Vista Alegre CoMoNo Fredy's Restaurant Gaby Castro Galeria de Arte Mexicano Gladys Galdamez Helen Nixon Tenke Jana Everett Epperson Jennifer Kaufman

Jess Zimmerman Jesus Campuzano Julie Fraga Kay Cole La Luna Linda Lee Barnes LoLo Lorena Louise Pilloud Maggie Washa Mary Luisa Meg DeClerck Melanie Herrman Nirit Ben David Olivia's Restaurant Qubano Restaurant Rooster Cafe Scott Ward Sonrisas catering Toni Case Villa La Bella Wardrobe Boutique