UTBB FRIENDS
Dear Friends and Supporters,
Thank you for supporting the mission of UTBB Friends during the past year. Because of the generosity of so many of you, UTBB Friends was able to keep deserving students in school providing educational resources they need and personalized advice and mentoring.
We started the program in October 2025 and have built relationships with students, donors, and community partners who believe in the power of education to change lives and transform communities. Our students are successfully moving toward their dreams thanks to generous donors, volunteers, and the support of the dean and staff at Universidad Tecnológica de Bahía de Banderas.
We are grateful for your trust and generosity.
Most Sincerely,
Stone Wolfsong
President, UTBB Friends
Donors Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Students, Dean Isaak and Gabby Robles
All of us.
Year in Review
2025
May
First organizational meeting.
September
Letter of Agreement with UTBB signed.
A process was created for soliciting applications and mentoring students.
October
The initial call for applications was made to UTBB students.
November
The first six students were approved for assistance.
2026
January to April
In partnership with UTBB, we hosted a series of Campus Tours.
April
Inspired by our partnership with the Rotary Club of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, we initiated a Sponsorship Program. We are assisting an additional 4 students through the Sponsorship Program.
May
UTBB Friends became an official project of the Rotary Club of Puerto Vallarta Sur.
May 22nd - we celebrated the first anniversary of UTBB Friends.
Impact
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Currently 10 students receive aid through UTBB Friends:
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6 students through direct donations to UTBB Friends,
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4 students through our sponsorship program.
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Personal laptops were provided through UTBB Friends to four (4) students.
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6 students receive a daily meal every school day.
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8 students receive bus coupons or funds for transportation weekly.
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9 of the students have grade point averages of 9.0 and above.
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All 10 students regularly attend class and maintain high grade point averages.
Assistance to students for educational supplies included:
Scrubs
Prescription Eyeglasses
Laptops
Anatomy Textbooks
Blood Pressure Monitors
Industrial Tool Kit
Reflex Testing Kits
Medical Shoes
Suture Practice Kits
Dissection Kits
Bartending Supplies
Partners
We are so grateful to the community partners and donors who supported our mission this first year.
Community Partners
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Universidad Tecnológica de Bahía de Banderas
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Beta Sigma Phi Nuevo Nayarit
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Rotary Club of Saskatoon (accepts donations for UTBB Friends. Canadians receive a tax credit)
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Rotary Club of Puerto Vallarta Sur
Major Donors
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Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
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Kaye Kameron
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Steve Schmidt
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Stone Wolfsong and James Manville
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Janine and Mike Tredwell
Goals for 2026-2027
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Expand sponsorship support to 5 more students.
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Partner with a Rotary Club from the United States to receive tax deductible donations.
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Increase attendance at UTBB Tours by 20%.
