Ouvert à tous, le Club accueille les Francophiles qui désirent partager et découvrir les différents mondes de la culture française.

 Open to every one, the Club hosts Francophiles who desire to share and discover the different worlds of French culture.

Abierto a todos, el Club recibe a los Francófilos que desean compartir y descubrir los diferentes mundos de la cultura franca.

Programme
Calendar
Programa
2009-2010

First Annual Meeting
Aug. 29, 7pm
Social Gathering at
Moonbeans Café
Drinks and snacks, Film.

Resp: Nianna & Kitty

Happy Hour
Sept. 15, 6:30-7:30
Republic of the Rio Grande Restaurant
Wine and cheese.

Resp: Nianna & Kitty

Halloween Skits
Oct. 31, time TBD
Chez Kenny

Resp: Kenny

 

National French Week Celebration Nov 8-14
Nov. 14 (time TBD)
Pétanque
Bill Shupp Park

Resp: Serge

 

National French Week
Nov.21, 2pm
Theatre
UTPA Student Union

Resp: Stella & Alfredo

Annual Holiday Dinner
Dec. 12, 6:30pm
Republic of the Rio Grande Restaurant
2-3 plate choice, BYO wine

Resp: Stella


Happy Hour
Jan. 15, time TBD
Havana Club
Music!

Resp: Marina & Alfredo
La Chandeleur
Feb. TBA
Join the European Club
for a feast of crêpes.

French Movie
Mar. 20 time TBD.
Outdoor with projector.
Popcorn and sodas.

Resp: Marina & Serge

Ballade en Bateau Mouche
Apr. 11, time TBD
Riverside Club, Mission.
Guests $10; children free.

Resp: Kenny & Serge

French Competition & Awards Ceremony
April 17, 7pm
At UTPA. For the best students of French in the Valley.

Brunch
May 2, time TBD
Embassy Suites.

Resp: Elsa

Everybody is welcome to participate at any events!
Any member can organize an ad hoc event, such as "Day at the Beach" or "Bastille Day". Talk to the President or Secretary to have members informed!

Membership
Annual Membership Dues should be paid before September. Membership dues cover Annual Meeting reservation, Annual Dinner, River Boat reservation and fees, paper goods, stamps etc.
 Annual membership dues:

Individual   $50         $_______

Family      $75           $_______

Students* &
Winter Texans* $20  $_______

Guest / event: $10     $______

Donation (No limit)    $_______

Total:                         $_______

*Annual dinner not included

Please remit dues to:
Serge Henocque, Treasurer
French Club of the Rio Grande Valley
601 Trenton Road
Suite D-PMD 101,
McAllen TX 78504
(956) 624-8171

 Officers 2009-2010
President : Nianna Gustovich
Vice-President 1: Kitty Hutchcroft
Vice-President 2: Kenny Montgomery
Treasurer: Serge Henocque
Publicity: Berry Fritz
Secretary: Alfredo Vargas

Coordinators of committees
Fundraising Director: Maria-Fernanda Ayala
Educational Affairs: Marina Fernandez
Ciné Club: Nianna Gustovich
Children's Liaison: Mafer Ayala-Diaz
Webmaster: Kitty Hutchcroft
Logo: Gaby Lorenzo
President Honoraire: Stella Behar

Contact us:
By email: Information
By phone:
956-287-7880, 956-631-6397, or 956-630-3887
www.frenchclub-mcallen.org

Constitution

Our Mission

The French Club of the Rio Grande Valley is a non-profit cultural organization established to meet the needs of French speakers if the Rio Grande Valley. It is viewed as a tool to encourage academics and acceptance of ethnic and cultural diversity. Open to every one, the club hosts Francophiles who share the same eager desire to encounter new friends.

In its effort to meet the needs of all its members, the Club organizes a wide and wild range of activities from food tasting, sport events, games, cultural lectures, student competitions, to traditional celebrations, films, etc.

In addition, for the past year, the club amplified its support toward teachers, high school and university students by granting scholarships, providing books, CDs, and other educational materials.

The club is a forum of exchanges and friendships, a vivid example of the international mission of the Rio Grande Valley.

Thank you for joining us!

Last updated: May 2009