Posted by Jim Campbell on Apr 11, 2015

 

Dear Los Amigos Supporters,
At 3:00 pm Friday afternoon I received an urgent message from Jose Sanchez Reynoso (Pepesan), our primary contact and representative in Mexico for the Los Amigos Project.  He informed me that the paperwork for the four vehicles we plan to donate to Mexican communities, was not finalized.  Although we completed and sent all documentation, (consistent with the process followed in the previous four years) in early February, the Mexican government was now indicated that the paperwork regarding ownership of the vehicles is not acceptable.  Late last night we re-submitted the paperwork and are waiting for clearance to proceed.  We do not expect any resolution on this until Monday morning or later.
 
I have consulted our project leadership team and Sunrise club president to chart a course of action.  We have decided that we must delay departure and not leave on Sunday morning, as planned.  I realize this creates stress and upheaval for many of you.  We are hopeful that clearance from Mexico will be obtained next week and allow us to head south.  Even with a latest departure date of Saturday April 18th it would remain our intention to return on the flight departing April 26 from Mazatlán.  If the paperwork has not cleared by Friday April 17th we will cancel the trip for this year.
 
The training team will proceed as scheduled as their participation is not dependent on the vehicles.
 
If you are part of the driver team please let me know if you will be available to drive at short notice, this coming week.
 
I will keep you updated as information becomes available.
 
Regards 
Jim Campbell, Project Coordinator