Jaltemba Sol

Fashion Show 2008

The fashion show was a resounding success this year and raised $45,877 pesos for good projects that help women and children. 

The San Carlos Hotel had over 300 women waiting in line Tuesday for the annual extravaganza at 11:00 am; All wearing hats - this year's theme. The lucky attendees (tickets were SOLD OUT days in advance) were greeted and wandered through the displays of craftspeople in the area.

J'Aqui and Bob Gibbs

After lunch the show began. J'aqui - a leading performer in the Jaltemba area - and popular Bob Gibbs from Casitas de la Peņita were the master of ceremonies. Local folks from our communities modeled clothing and accessories created by local designers. Each model wore a different outfit as they paraded beside the pool and over the bridge.

A Huge bouquet of pink star balloons were sent to heaven in Memory of Fran Milski a popular local and avid Fashion Show participant who died late last year of cancer. Organizers thought of it as skydiving in Reverse.

Reverse Skydiving - Balloon Bouquet to Fran

Robert Curiel serenades the audience

Robert Curiel and his father serenaded the audience with playful and soulful Mexican tunes and were a huge hit with the audience. They were sponsored by Hinde and Jaimes Restaurant where Roberto sings every Friday Night.

The Annual Fashion show is a huge undertaking. Organizers, volunteers and sponsors should be commended for the fantastic turnout this year - the largest ever.

Our hats off to you, for bringing us such a fine event and raising such a large amount of money for worthy causes.

Kate and Debra

Lead Organizers for Fashion Show 2008

Debra Triplett and Kate Baron, (lead organizers of the Fashion Show this year) would like to send a huge thank you to all who helped make the 5th Annual Fashion a great success!! The following come to mind but if we have missed you please know that you are appreciated: 

Mona, Nancy and Sue..our commrades and a huge help to us.

MC's Ja'Qui and Bob..who, as usual, could adlib their way to please a huge crowd

 Our Bartenders...kept it together for constant service

Ticket Sellers...of admission tickets, drink tickets, raffle tickets and 50/50 tickets..THANK YOU!!!

All the volunteers who gave their time and efforts so unselfishly.

Jaime and Hinde for donating the services of Roberto Curiel..who wowed the Women!!!

Donators of the prizes for the various drawings.

 Photographers Dot Bell and Larry Baron..a dynamic duo of clickers!

And last but not least..the Designers..great job this year..Thank you