Liga MAC
What is Liga MAC?
Liga MAC A.C. has been a registered Mexican charitable organization since 1997. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping low-income families and individuals in crisis in San Jose del Cabo, B.C.S. The acronym “MAC” stands for Mexican, American and Canadian, the nationalities of the majority of Liga MAC members, volunteers and supporters, and represents their collaboration in assisting the community of San Jose del Cabo. Liga MAC’s motto, “mano con mano” or “hand in hand” further exemplifies this collaborative effort.
Liga MAC’s “Centro de Apoyo Liga MAC” is located in the colonia of Zacatal, is open 5 days a week and serves as the office, distribution center and classroom for educational activities. Blanca Roblero is the Center Administrator and can be reached at 624-120-10-60.
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Vision, Mission & Goals
Our Vision:
Our vision is that none of the families or individuals of San Jose del Cabo be deprived of basic needs, education or medical treatment due to financial constraints.
Our Mission:
The mission of Liga MAC is to offer “a helping hand” to the low income families and elderly of San Jose del Cabo to ensure that they are well-nourished and have access to medical care and to provide children and adults with the opportunity to continue their education.
Our Goals:
- To raise sufficient funds to meet the changing needs of the community and carry out our mission and succeed in our vision.
- To make service programs accessible to the families and individuals of our community by offering them at our Centro de Apoyo Liga MAC and by providing Spanish speaking facilitators for these programs.
- To continue to work with health care and social work professionals from the Mexican community to help us refine the referral process and improve our effectiveness in identifying those in need of our services.
- To continually raise the profile of Liga M.A.C. in order to increase our donor, volunteer and service recipient base.
Who are Liga M.A.C. members & volunteers?
Liga MAC members are generally Mexican, American and Canadian individuals (although all nationalities are welcome to join) who live in the San Jose del Cabo area and who are interested in giving back to their community. Liga MAC members come from diverse professional, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. We pool our wealth of abilities, knowledge, and skills to operate the many facets of Liga MAC Whether members are skilled in organizing fundraising events, selling used clothing, translation, teaching ESL, accounting, clerical, or just plain hard work, all talents are utilized.
How do you become an active member?
Interested potential members are invited to experience a meeting, or assist with a fundraising event or a service program. Applications for membership are available from the Secretary, Carmen Culver (carmen.culver@plattsburgh.edu). There are two classifications of membership: active member and volunteer. An active member agrees to attend at least 2 regular meetings per season (November to April) and stay informed of current activities; attend the Annual General Meeting or nominate a proxy; be involved in at least one committee; and to be knowledgeable about the programs and policies of Liga MAC. Active members are eligible to vote, become members of the Board of Directors, and propose initiatives to the Board of Directors. Volunteers are not eligible to vote, be on the board, or present initiatives, but can participate in Liga MAC activities and fundraisers as they choose.
When and where do members meet?
Liga MAC members meet for regular scheduled meetings on Wednesday afternoons from November through April at the Centro de Apoyo Liga MAC, in colonia Zacatal, in San Jose del Cabo.
2009- 2010 Regular Meetings
November 4th & 18th
December 2nd
January 13th
February 10th & 24th
March 10th
April 7th AGM
For more information:
For more information about Liga MAC, Liga MAC programs, or how to become a member or volunteer please email info@ligamac.com
Liga M.A.C. Executive:
Jene Buckner, President: jenebuck@aol.com
Paula Day Patterson, Treasurer: paula.day@gmail.com
Carmen Culver, Secretary: carmen.culver@plattsburgh.edu
Tally Chilvers, Director: tallyjoy@hotmail.com
Pat Hill: pahill@hotmail.com
Barbara Ziegler: Director: fdn73@hotmail.com
Claire Higgins: clairetarpeyhiggins@gmail.com
Erica Amador Carballo: amadorc74@hotmail.com
Linda Briggs: lindambriggs@hotmail.com
Executive Director: Cynthia Wickerink, cynthia@ligamac.com
Centro Administrador: Blanca Roblero, ligamac@prodigy.net.mx
Our Mailing Address:
Liga MAC A.C.
Apartado Postal #307
San Jose del Cabo, B.C.S.
23400, Mexico
