THANK YOU FOR MAKING BFFW'S 4th ANNUAL

CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL A HUGE SUCCESS

BFFW Board of Directors for your leadership and hard work.

BFFW Advisory Board for your encouragement.

BFFW General Members for your support.

BFFW Parents for sharing your children, time and our common dream.

BFFW Dancers for being such beautiful children.

BFFW Extended Families, Friends and Volunteers. You came through for us as always.

2009 SPONSORS:

Arts Council of Fort Worth & Tarrant County

The T (Fort Worth Transportation Authority)

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

State Farm Insurance and Financial Services

Triple S Manufacturing

Taco Casa - Camp Bowie

Khol's – Lake Worth

Khol's – Bryant Irvin

Chadra Mezza & Grill

Hispanic Women's Network of Texas-FW Chapter

Aetna-CHIP/Medicaid Program

EECU – North Branch

Bob Martinez Consulting, Inc.

Juanito's Taqueria

Fort Worth Billiards

Pizza Patron - La Gran Plaza

Mrs. Baird's Bakery

Sam's Club – Westworth Village

Fiesta Grocery – NE 28th

Rodriguez Family

Albertson's – Clifford Road

El Rods Cost Plus – North Main

Albertson's – University

Premium Water

Party Warehouse – Camp Bowie

Albertson's – West Freeway

Albertson's – Western Center

2009 PERFORMERS

Ayllumassi

Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth, Inc.

Fort Worth Classic Guitar Society

Mondo Drummers

CJ's Studio of Performing Arts

Aaron the Magician

Texas Hula Honeys

Latin Express

Cowtown Opry Saddle Pals

Grupo Pakal

2009 COMMUNITY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS

Cook Children's Medical Center - National Bone Marrow Donor Program

FW Fire Department Truck

Fort Worth Water Department

All Smiles Dental

Tarrant County College South Campus

Aetna-CHIP/Medicaid Program

Women's Health Services by Marie Murphy, CNM

Compass Bank Affinity Card Program

Tarrant County Health Department

The community for believing in Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth and for your continued support.  You are very much appreciated.

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BFFW WELCOMES A NEW BOARD MEMBER

The BFFW welcomes its newest Board Member: Rose Sandoval.  Rose's addition completes all positions on the BFFW Board.  This organization is extremely blessed to have such a fantastic group of individuals working together in BFFW's common mission.

Rose Sandoval is a retired Fort Worth Independent School District educator.  Her tremendous understanding of the community and its children combined with her expertise in the area of education is a great asset to the BFFW.

Rose is a committed individual and brings with her a passion for volunteering in many areas of the community.  She served on the Executive Board of the Hispanic Debutante Association of Fort Worth for nine years and continues her work with this organization.  She is also currently involved with The Arc of Greater Tarrant County, Our Special Children/Las Familias Parent Support Group, La Buena Vida de Burleson Fiesta Committee, and HALOS (Hispanic Association Lending Others Support) of Fort Worth .

The BFFW is honored to have Rose and gives thanks for her support and willingness to give so freely of her time to this organization.

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BFFW PERFORMANCE AT

THE 11TH ANNUAL HISPANIC WELLNESS FAIR

The Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth is pleased to provide a performance for the opening ceremonies of this very much appreciated community fair hosted by Fort Worth 's Hispanic Wellness Coalition.  The BFFW performance will be at approximately 8:30 a.m., and the doors to the fair will remain open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Will Rogers Coliseum in Fort Worth .

The fair is open to anyone in need of health care services and education.  Back-to-school immunizations, dental and eye exams, information on HIV/AIDS, and social services and health educational materials will be offered, as well as screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and body mass index.  Mammograms and cervical cancer screenings will be available for women.

Pass the word along to anyone who may be interested and in need of these services.

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THE BEAUTY OF MEXICO AT

INTERNATIONAL NIGHT CELEBRATION AT FC DALLAS

The Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth is very proud to take part in International Night Celebration at FC Dallas.  The celebration takes place on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas and is made possible by DFW International Community Alliance and FC Dallas.

The BFFW encourages everyone to come out and see the Beauty of Mexico at this fantastic international celebration.  Following is a tentative schedule of the events for the day:

            9 am - 4 pm:   Mini World Cup Soccer Tournament

            5 pm - 7 pm:  International Night Celebration

                        MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE:
                        5 - 5:35           Zimbabwe :  Mambos

                        5:45 - 5:55     Mexico :  Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth

                        5:55 - 6:15     Middle East :  Crescent Moon

                        6:15 - 6:50     El Salvador :  La Chanchona (not sure about this)

                        6:50 - 7:00     Mexico :  Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth

            7:00 pm:        Parade of Nations

            7:30 pm:        MLS game: FC Dallas vs. Kansas City Wizards

It is an honor to bring the beauty of Mexico to this outstanding celebration.  For details and more information call 972/661-2764.  We look forward to seeing you there.

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SAVE THE DATE

The Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth, Inc.'s Annual Meeting and Membership Roundup is scheduled for the evening of Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Rose Marine Theater's Galeria de la Rosa, 1442 North Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas .  Mark your calendar and make plans to attend this event to find out what the BFFW has accomplished and what its plans are for the future.

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BFFW FUNDRAISERS

The Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth has the following fundraiser currently in progress.

•  MagFundraising

            Go to http://www.magfundraising.com/GroupPage.aspx?e=1136201 and not only can you purchase your favorite magazine at a great prize, but a portion of each sale is donated to the BFFW (a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) performing arts organization).

•  BFFW Holiday Dance

            Preliminary plans are being made for this year's annual BFFW Holiday Dance, scheduled for Friday, December 4, 2009.  If you would like to join the committee and make this another fun and exciting event, please contact Anna Carrizales at 682/465-7392 or email her at AnnaCarrizales@texashealth.org.  She would love to hear from you.

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THE BFFW CONTINUES ITS SEARCH

FOR A PERMANENT HOME

The Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth is in search of a permanent home in order to continue in its mission to spread the beauty of the Mexican culture to its diverse audiences throughout the community.  The growing demand for BFFW performances has increased its necessity for rehearsal time in order to produce quality presentations.

There are over one hundred (100) children on the BFFW waiting list hoping to join this great organization, and many have been waiting for over a year.  Without its own facility in which to add additional classes, the BFFW must continue to have these children wait.  They are very anxious to become part of an organization that has such a strong commitment to preserving the traditions of its Mexican culture, promoting physical fitness, encouraging teamwork and building strong character.

If you or anyone you know has any suggestions or ideas as to how or where the BFFW can obtain such a facility at a very reasonable price, please contact Carmen Garcia at 817/894-2558.  We welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

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BFFW 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Anna Carrizales , President and Strategic Planning Chair

Jesse Sandoval, Vice-President and Facilities Chair

Lana Janzen , Treasurer

Lidia Ontiveros, Secretary

Mario Carrizales, Community Outreach Chair

Beverly Marquez-Gonzalez, Fund Development Chair

Sandra Gonzalez, Parent Representative

Linda Adrian

Scott Daiches

Barbara Sanders-Holland

Rose Sandoval

Carmen Garcia , Artistic Director

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BFFW 2009 ADVISORY BOARD

Cary L. Jennings , Broude, Smith & Jennings , P.C.

Eva Bonilla , Chair Hispanic Women's Network

Juanita Rangel, Charter Member/co-Chair, Tejano Democrats of North Texas

Courtney Quiroga , Northside Election Judge

Tom Giovannitti, Deacon St. Rita's Catholic Church

Mary Robinson, PhD, RN, BC, Vice President Patient Care Svc &

Chief Nursing Officer, Texas Health Harris Methodist Southwest

Manuel Govea, Owner, Mi Charrito Mexican Restaurant

JoLinda Martinez

Paulette Golden, RN, Community Health Manager

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