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Mission trip November 3-5, 2023
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Our team of volunteers will be AGAIN serving he people of Canon Buena Vista
(EL ZORILLO) in November (3-5) as we did on Aug 26 last month with a group
of 18. Dr DeLeon, Dr Yung, Dr Bud, and many other assistants and
translators gave many treatments, eyeglasses, and gifts of clothing and
food to this underserved community.
PLEASE RESPOND TO CRISTINA FARRUT OR
CLAUDIA (BUDINCICH)BUDINCICH
[email protected]
[email protected]
Posted by DrBud
on Sep-19 23
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2021 calendar not set as yet
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With Covid still raging in So Cal and in many other areas, it is too soon
to plan an outreach than could easily be delayed or cancelled last minute.
We will have a board meeting soon to discuss our opportunities to serve in
Baja soon. If you have interest in serving this year please reach us by
email at [email protected]
Posted by Drbud
on Jan-16 21
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2021 calendar not set as yet
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With Covid still raging in So Cal and in many other areas, it is too soon
to plan an outreach than could easily be delayed or cancelled last minute.
We will have a board meeting soon to discuss our opportunities to serve in
Baja soon. If you have interest in serving this year please reach us by
email at [email protected]
Posted by Drbud
on Jan-16 21
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Ensenada feeding ministry July 2020
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We are raising funds to buy family food gift
bags for feeding field workers in the Ensenada South Bay Area. Goal is
$5000 And our trip will be in a few weeks. Our ministry with do matching
funds up to $100/gift We will fly down a team to purchase and distribute
this much needed food since the Covid 19 crisis.
send checks to
our mission office if you feel led.
Manos Con Alas
Ministries
P.O. Box 937
Sierra Madre Ca 91025-0937
Posted by Drbud
on Jun-24 20
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Temporary travel restrictions BAJA
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Due to the Covid 19 virus epidemic the travel for all mission activities
has been temporary suspended by Manos Con Alas Ministries. We are working
currently to build out a permanent dental clinic at the First Church of the
Nazarine in Maneadero, BAJA a suburb of Ensenada. We have developed a new
friend in LA who is a philanthropist and has connections in Maneadero and
in Tijuana. IRS DEMO his LA company has agreed to store and help import our
dental, medical, eye, and chiropractic equipment by his personal company
SEMI trucks to Baja as his gift. Carlos Herrera will be a great asset to
our work in BAJA in the future. First let’s all stay healthy and return our
countries to normal.
Posted by Dr Budincich
on Mar-29 20
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Mission trip March 26-29 cancelled
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The corona virus fear caused the Ensenada prison warden to not admit
Americans into the cell blocks to serve the prisoners. So theEnsenada
outreach has been cancelled.
More details to come.
Posted by De Bud
on Mar-12 20
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Cabo San Lucas outreach Jan23-2-1
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Our outreach with the Christian Chiropractic Assn Started Sat 1-25-20 and
concluded Friday JAN 30 and resulted in 8 clinics in 7 days along with 700
patients adjusted and 500 pairs of eyeglasses dispensed. Many people were
given treatment, prayer, and eyeglasses for the first time. Dr Brad Zisch,
DC led the outreach , and was served by Jacob CaraottaDC, Dan Ourada, DC,
along with Claudia and Michael Budincich DC.
we plan on serving
with Cabo missions for Christ and Brian and Jackie Ruple in the near
future.
Posted by Dr Bud
on Feb-11 20
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Ensenada Outreach March 26-29,2020
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Prison clinic and clinic construction building trip on Thurs March 26-28. Our team is again "partnering” with San Luis Obispo based ministry His
Healing Hands to offer Medical, Dental, Chiropractic, and eyeglasses to Prisoners of low security Ensenada Prison and the citizens of Maneadero just south of Ensenada. This farming community has
great need for medical support and spiritual growth. We need pilots,
dentists, chiropractors, dental assistants, opticians, and other support
staff. we will also spend a day serving the prison ministry with Alma Ayala
and her prison ministry team in the Ensenada prison ministering and treating the
inmates there. We served 70 inmates there in July 2019 with chiropractic and 15
with dentistry. Please call us to sign up. www.manosconalas.org. Dr Bud 626
792 3390 office. Or Claudia at 818 618 409six
Posted by Dr Bud
on Feb-01 20
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July 5-13 Ensenada church and prison outreach
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Our plans are now finalized for our trip south. Four dentists have
volunteered to serve during the week of Sat July 5-Friday July 11 in
Ensenada.
Four will be flying to Ensenada Friday the 5th of July.
We check into La Quinta Bonita hotel and prepare for our Sat full day
Ensenada Prison health clinic with dentistry and chiropractic. 25 men in
the prison are signed up for care with Dr Bill Weissman serving with myself
and assistants María Carvajal and Orsolina Garcia. Most tools and
equipment needs to be brought in and cleared through mexican prison guards.
Pray that all equipment will pass through the security without issue. Sevy
Chavez and Alma De Jesus will be our spiritual agents helping these men
process their personal issues with God and man.
Our main team
arrives Sat and Sun and on Monday the 8th we spend the first of five full
days serving with Medicine, Dentistry, Chiropractic, and prescription
eyewear for our hosting church, First Church of the Nazarine Maneadero.
Pray that there with be no blockage or our ability to serve.
Most of our So Cal team returns Wed night to LA, and a few of us stay
through Sat with Dr Mark DeLeon DDS and his assistants working Wed PM to
Friday PM.
On Sat we all pack up for home.
Many
thanks to Carl Dawson, leader of His Healing Hands of Templeton CA for his
partnership and organization. Our combined teams number about 30 volunteer
doctors and assistants.
Michael Budincich DC
Posted by Dr Bud
on Jun-29 19
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Ensenada/Maneadero clinic update July
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We have been busy getting ready for the new outreach planned in July
5th-13th, 2019 Our vehicles and Dental MDU are now staged and stored in a
private lot south of the Ensenada airport just 10-15 minutes drive from the
service site at First Church of the Nazarine in Maneadero BCN Mexico. This
new location is much better to serve our future needs and a good
partnership for the future with the hosting church. Pastor Jorge and Nohemi
are excited for us to come and serve the 5 days of July 8-12 at their main
and sister church.
We have recently set up a PRISON outreach two days before at
Ensenada Men’s prison. This was organized by well known evangelist Alma De Jesus of TJ,( and Chula
Vista) who has created creat alliances with prison officials in Tecate, TJ,
and Ensenada.
Our prison outreach will be fewer
people with Dr Bill Weissman as the dentist, myself as chiropractor, and
the His Healing Hands Eye team along with Alma, Tony, Sevy Chavez and
others. The prison outreach team will fly in Ensenada July 5th and the bulk of our team will drive from LA Sunday the 8th of July.
Pray how you may become involved going, sending, or
giving.
We now have a Pay Pal account for easy registration
and gifting as you feel leg.
Posted by Michael Budincich DC
on Jun-03 19
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Hotel selection July 6-13 Ensenada
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Dear Doctors and mission team
I just reserved a block of 7 double rooms to accommodate up to 14 people for our Maneadero Baja outreach at the Estero Beach Resort Hotel. The website is the URL below.
This is where I celebrated my birthday last year on an Ensenada mission trip. A beachfront Resort on an estuary just south of Ensenada Airport. It has a nice restaurant and is a gate guarded resort. The cost per room is $134.00/night or $67/pp double occupancy. They have a beach boardwalk and waterfront access.
If you wish "bare bones” (least expensive) accommodations we have a block of rooms reserved by His Healing Hands at the (formerly) El Joker Motel across from the Ensenada Airport which has basic clean (motel 6 ) level rooms for about $30/night or $15/pp double occupancy.
I need to tell the hotel manager by June 1 how many rooms we need. I will drop the rooms we don’t need at the Resort by that date. So please let me know the level of room you wish for your budget and comfort. Please email Claudia Badano for questions or to reserve for the trip. [email protected].
This will be for many a drive down trip which also lowers the fee. Those wishing to get a ride may contact Claudia or Jack hardy of His Healing Hands.
Check out the website below for the nice place.
Michael N (Dr Bud) Budincich
Clinic Director Budincich Chiropractic Clinic
Founder -Manos Con Alas Ministries
Mission Bulletin Board:
Posted by Drbud
on May-03 19
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Madeadero and Ensenada week-long outreach
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July 6-July 13, 2019 ENSENADA
The Maneadero First church of the Nazarene and their pastor Jorge and
Nohemi have agreed to host His Healing Hands Ministry, a worldwide medical
outreach organization, and Manos Con Alas Ministries in a clinic outreach.
This will take place in a small village off hwy 1 10 miles south of
Ensenada airport in an agricultural valley near the coast and La Bufadora
blowhole road turnoff.
We need 3-4 chiropractors, 3-4 dentists, optometry staff, several general medical MD, PA, RN staff, dental assistants, opticians, helpers and equipment.
This will be a fly down and drive down trip for those that want to bring their own car. Driving down may allow you to give fewer than the 5 days of clinic if that is not possible for you. This is after 4th of JULY holiday, with July 4th the Thursday before the trip.
There will be much free time in the evenings after office hours end at about 5 PM. Ensenada downtown and the harbor shopping there is only a 30 min drive and the Estero Beach resort and hotel is only about 15-20 min north.
One of the elders at the host church is a fisherman and there may be a day a few of us may be able to join him on his boat for Sportsfishing.
Posted by Dr Bud
on Mar-23 19
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March 14-17 mission clinic and whale petting
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We have been planning for two years to Work with Manual Perez and His
church in Vizcaino Baja Sur near Guerrero Negro. We will
Fly down
Thursday then travel to lagoons Friday to interact and pet California Grey
Whales in San Ignacio Lagoon.
Saturday will be a full clinic
day treating patients in Vizcaino with our hosts the Capilla Calvario
Church.
Sign up and see details on the new website with PayPal
and customs information portals
Call me Dr Bud with questions.
Posted by DrBud
on Feb-08 19
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Upcoming Mission Trip Ensenada Baja
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San Quintin El Buen Pastor Eye Clinic
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April 13-15 mission trip
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DearTeam and supporters:
Our fly down Mission team departs Friday
900AM from San Gabriel Valley airport in El Monte CA. Two aircraft are
scheduled. The Capila Calvario Rosarito is expecting us and there will be
lots of patients to serve. We usually serve about 200 patient visits for
this outreach. $300.00 is the usual cost for the outreach weekend includes
all food, two days lodging, and all fuel and transportation expense.
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Donations may be
sent to our accounting office in Arcadia.
We have another outreache booked the week of April 26-29 to fly down a
team for Colorado Airlift Outreach team out of Montrose CO. We will take
our T210 with local volunteers for an eye surgery and eyeglasses clinic at
El Buen Pastor hospital in San Quintin. This trip is full and cannot take
more volunteers.
Dr Bud
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on Mar-27 18
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Mission Trip April 13-15 Rosarito Baja
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Aug 24-27 San Quintin Baja outreach
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Aug 24-27 San Quintin Baja outreach
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ojos negros fly-in outreach
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Oct 14-16 Outreach Ensenada
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Our team is excited to lift off from El Monte airport this Friday Oct 14
to Ensenada Baja Mexico. We have 11 volunteers flying from the San Gabriel
Valley including three dentists. The teen girls shelter at Chapultepec
headed by Randy and Sandy Huebert of the El Rufugio Fundacion will be our
first stop and our place of services Friday PM to these abused girls who
have safe haven at this fenced and protected shelter. After setting up we
will give dental care, eyeglasses, and chiropractic to these girls.
The following day on Sat Oct 15, we travel by caravan to a rural farm
camp area children's day care center and school to serve the latchkey kids
and parents of migrant farm workers who grow and pick our food in the rich
farm land of Maneadero.
We expect to serve over 100-200
patients and feed them a lunch on Sat PM as well.
Your
prayers and donations to our non profit NGO are appreciated.
Manos Con Alas Ministries
C/o Brian Russell
CPA
255 E Santa Clara Ste 100
Arcadia CA 91006.
626-577-8096
Posted by Dr bud
on Oct-11 16
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October 14-16 BAJA mission trip
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Site of mission trip Dec 5 trip
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Playas Del Tijuana trip Dec 4-6
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Manos con alas team of dental, chiropractic, and eye personnel are flying
to Baja Dec 4th to conduct an outreach with Calvary Chapel of Playas Del TJ
on Sat Dec 5.
Dentists Mark DeLeon and Gary Demerjian are committed
to go with Dr Mark Haney possibly coming as well. Dr Budincich as
chiropractic doctor and another DC to be named. An optician or Dr Budincich
will be fitting eyeglasses.
Trip departs Friday Dec 4 at 900AM
El Montes San Gabriel Valley Airport and returns Sunday late afternoon.
Cessna TU206 N756DW and Cessna T210 N6402N will make the trip. Cost
donation $250 includes air and ground transport, tourist visa, exit tax,
food, and lodging. Your USA Passport is required.
Posted by Dr Bud
on Nov-18 15
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Dec 4-6 Baja Outreach
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June 12-14, 2015 Ensenada/Maneadero outreach
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With 5 weeks remaining until our outreach in Ensenada and Maneadero
Baja with the abused women's shelter service, we have two dentists, two
chiropractors, two pilots, and two aircraft committed to the trip. Over the
weekend we recruited a new translator Marco Ibarra (and his girlfriend
Samantha Williams) that is of Oaxaca Trique decent that is now working in
the Pasadena area and is bilingual. The second day of our outreach will be
in a migrant worker camp outside in the growing area of Maneadero.
We still need a FEMALE MD or PA for the girls exams
and please be prayerful and resourceful is you could ask your medical
friends and colleagues.
Posted by drbud
on May-04 15
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Ensenada Update June 12-14 mission
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we currently have two committed dentists and a newly graduated DC
chiropractic doctor willing to serve this weekend. Friday Afternoon at the
women's center and Sat in a migrant work camp with Mistec or Copala Trique
familes.
We need chair side dental assistants of those willing to be
trained as on as they work.
We need a female MD or PA and
optometric person besides myself to examine eyes and dispense eyeglasses.
Childrens ministry workers a plus and those who could distribute donated
items.
Only six short weeks away. Call Dr Bud if interested.
626-893-3025 or text and I'll call back.
Posted by Dr Bud
on Apr-30 15
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June 12-14 Ensenada outreach
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Sandy and Randy Huebert run El Refugio a home for abused girls and victims
of human trafficking in Maneadero south of Ensenada. They have invited the
MCAM mission Heath care team to serve their girls and kids with dental ,
eyeglasses, and Chiropractic.
Those witching to join this outreach
team should call Dr Bud ASAP to sign up.
June 12,13,14 2015
Ensenada. Fly in to Ensenada and stay in Ensenada. We will also serve in
a migrant farm camp with indigenous Mexican nationals nearby the Ensenada
airport onsite with our mobile dental unit.
Posted by Dr bud
on Apr-28 15
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March 13-15 trip cancelled
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Baja outreach scheduled for March 13-15
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Dear Mission partners,
We are planning a Rosarito Beach area mission
health care outreach for March 13-15, the weekend of the LA marathon. We
will leave on Friday morning out of El Monte which is now called San
Gabriel Valley Airport at about 8:00AM Friday morning the 13th of
March.
Passports are REQUIRED and the fee for volunteers is
$275 which includes air and ground transportation, restaurant and mission
prepared meals, and airport taxes and visas.
Please respond
this week as we need to determine if we have the proper team of
professionals and pilots to assemble a full team.
Posted by Dr Bud
on Jan-31 15
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2015 Volunteers needed
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If any pilots, doctors, dentists, para-professionals, or lay volunteers that want to get involved in 2015 with our mission work with MCAM in Baja please contact Dr Budincich on cell by text at 626 893 3025. We have yet to pick dates for clinics in 2015 but need to know what pilots, aircraft, and professionals will make themselves available for this work. Please indicate how many weekends you can give us for the upcoming year.
Wishing you all God's abundant love this Christmas Holiday season. Jesus in the reason for the season.
Posted by DrBud
on Dec-16 14
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TIJUANA STOVE DELIVERY OCT 31
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TIJUANA STOVE DELIVERY OCT 31
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Vulcan 60"" 6 burner range to be donated
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NEWS FLASH
A newly reconditioned 6
burner "Vulcan" professional range with a 24" griddle and double
side-by-side ovens was purchased for El Refugio, a home for seniors 65 and
older that were abandoned by families or were disabled or mentally
deficient.
Thanks to "FSE" Food Services
Equipment of San Diego, the Rotary Club of Sierra Madre, and the Rotary
Foundation matching fund program, the stove was purchased at a greatly
reduced price of $2,500 and that included importing to Mexico and
DELIVERY!
I have called today to give Pastor
Jesus Mondrogon, Frank Olivares, and Misael the good news and they are
ELATED. We will likely visit and celebrate the arrival of the new stove at
El Rufugio on Friday Oct 31, when the stove is delivered and we are
arriving for our mission weekend in Rosarito at Capilla Calvario.
It will be a busy weekend with the EL Refugio team
and our dental, eyeglasses, and chiropractic services.
Posted by Dr Budincich
on Oct-20 14
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Oct 21-Nov 2 outreach ROSARITO BAJA
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Dear Manos team and supporters,
Out Oct 31
"Dia de Los Muertos" clinic trip on November 1 will be at Calvary Chapel
Rosarito Beach al day Sat. We have Dr Jim Hodge DDS, Dr. Mark DeLeon DDS,
and a Mexican dental student Aaron Cantu and Paty Ayala, RDA to serve in
the dental clinic MDU.
Dr Kevin Baines
of U of Wisconsin and JPL serving to give prescription eyewear to the poor,
and Rene Bustamante for translation and evangelism from Yuma, AZ.
Gloria Rios for translation and psychological
counseling, and other support team members including myself for
chiropractic and presription eyewear fitting.
A few spots remain for team members wishing to join our outreach team
to Rosarito.
We need a DRIVER for LA to
Tijuana to DRIVE our newly purchased Forn E350 15 passenger van to Tijuan
airport to pick up our flying team members. If you may be willing to DRIVE
to Tijuana on early Oct 31 to pick up our team at the Tijuana airport call
me asap. 626 893 3025.
Posted by DR BUD
on Oct-16 14
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Calvary
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Oct 31-NOV 2 Rosarito Calvary Chapel outreach
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Confirmation of our clinic outreach venue was done this week with Pastor
Mike of Calvary Chapel Rosarito. We have a DDS and his assistant and also.
Tijuana Dental Student. The team is building. Two chiropractic practioners
are signed up and our planetary scientist Dr Baines will be helping with
optician duties. Seats are still open in aircraft. Plenty of spots left for
interested parties. We need to have full commitments and deposits from
vunteers by Sept 30, or one more week. Please call 626-893-3025 to reserve
your spot.
Posted by Dr Bud
on Sep-21 14
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Oct 31-NOV 2. Rosarito area Baja CA
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Dear Past and future team members:
Our next
scheduled outreach with the dental clinic MDU, chiropractic, vision care,
and medical will be Halloween weekend. Since I don't celebrate this holiday
for my faith reasons I figured others may feel the same way.
The people of Rosarito need our loving service more than a costume
party.
Two airplanes are signed up with a possible third pilot
as well.
The clinic will be held on Nov 1 at a yet to be
selected venue still pending.
Professional team members still
needed to fill many spots.
Call me to book your trip with us.
626-893-3025.
Mike Budincicg
Posted by Dr Bud
on Sep-13 14
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August 8-10 final preparations
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The Rosarito Beach trip accommodations have been changed due to high
season rates and 100% occupancy at the Rosarito Beach Hotel our usual hotel
on the trip. Due to August being the resort's busiest month we had to
change to a guest quarters near the clinic site that is maintained by
Calvary Chapel Montebello CA. Abel Maldonado has invited us to use the
facilities just a mile or two from the clinic site in Colonia Constitucion
at Capilla Calvario Rosariito. The facility has wonderful clean rooms and
bedding and we will occupy the whole place since no other teams are booked
there this particular weekend. I have toured the facility on past trips
and we should be very comfortable there. They have a large kitchen so we
can prepare some of our own food and save time in the morning when we need
to get the clinic open. We should have time on Friday afternoon to visit
and see the beach. Shorts, flip flops, and maybe a swimsuit might be worth
packing if desired.
Posted by Dr Bud
on Aug-06 14
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August 8-10 mission team manifest
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As of Wednesday July 30 the following team members and pilot assignments
are below.
If you are not on this manifest and you signed up or
verbally committed then call me Dr Bud. 626-893-3025
Must have passports and liability waivers on file.
Dentists please bring any handpieces or
disposables you can spare to use in Baja. Novacaine and follow up
antibiotics. Each dentist may see 25 or more patients. We can buy in Baja
pharmacy other Meds needed.
We have
three chiropractic tables and a supply of eyeglasses .
Thank you for your participation in the Lords work in
Baja.
Mark Mendez Deleon DDS dentist
Christina DeLeon, DDS
dentist
German Arellano DC2B.
Chiropractic
Michael Budincich,
DC Pilot T210 optical DC
Mike Gableman pilot
172
Mauricio Gonzalez
Michael Yung
Laurie Lopez
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on Jul-30 14
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November 1-3 Rosarito Outreach with Flying Samaritans
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Manos Con Alas will be partnering with the Flying Samaritans Rosarito
chapter to put on a dental, chiropractic, and optical clinic the weekend of
Nov 1-3, 2014. I have been involved with the Flying Samaritans since 1982
when I began trips to Baja to treat with chiropractic. This group has been
serving the poor in Baja since the 60s.
We have no commitments for
this November team as yet and the doctor and staff spots are WIDE OPEN.
This is a great opportunity for chiropractic, dental, and medical students
to gain field experience and clinic credits. High school student health
care majors, or Spanish speakers could get international and community
service credit to use on college entrance applications for setting
themselves apart for college admission.
Please let us know
early about your interest in filling a spot on out team this weekend.
Posted by Dr Bud
on Jul-26 14
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Rosarito Outreach August 8-10
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Our mission team is building nicely with 4 dentists committed and two
chiropractors and a nurse Practioner. We have a need for chair side dental
assistants and lay optician or optometrist.
Maintenance on mission
cars was done on July 5-6 and all vehicles serviced on both sides of the
border. Vehicle registrations and insurance all up to date.
Please send mission fees and donations to Brian
Russell CPA our treasurer for reservation as soon as possible to reserve
your plane seat if not already booked and paid. Intercessors can be
supportive at home while others serve in the field.
Thank you.
Dr Bud
Posted by Drbud
on Jul-15 14
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Aug 8-10 outreach Rosarito Calvary
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August 8-10 Rosarito Outreach
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Rosarito Beach will be our next mission clinic outreach on
Aug 8-10 weekend. Two dentists have committed and two chiropractic doctors
and interns. We will be staying at Rosarito Beach Hotel most likely thanks
to discounts offered by hotel owner Hugo Torres a Rotarian and former Mayor
of Rosarito. Cost will be about $275 for the weekend trip which includes
lodging and meals as well as air and ground transportation from El Monte
airport. We are in need of dental assistants, translators , an MD,
opticians or optomotrists, and other support personnel. Please email or
call Dr Budincich for your reservation.
Posted by Drbud
on Jun-11 14
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San Quintin Eye Clinic Outreach
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Christ is Risen. He is Risen indeed!!
Happy Easter!
This week of "Pasqua" or
Easter we take both mission aircraft to San Quintin Baja to El Buen Pastor
Hospital. We will be providing transportation for eye doctors and staff to
this clinic outreach organized my friend Ed Von Deldon and Colorado Airlift
Outreach of Montrose CO. John Smalldridge will fly the Cessna 206 and lease
Thursday and I fill follow Friday with more passengers in the Cessna
210.
Our dental trailer and MCAM doctors and staff will not be
utilized on this outreach. I will assist in fitting eyeglasses and using an
auto refractor and lens paddles and fitting donated eyeglasses to new
owners. Our 1990 blue Dodge Ram 15 passenger van based here that was
painted since my last trip here will be used to transport team members to
and from the Rancho Magana airstrip in San Quintin and to and from the
hotel and clinic. So MCAM involvement here plays a big role in the team
getting here and moving around. We will be in a supportive roll to our
Colorado mission partners. The previous owner of our mission T210 aircraft
Rick Weaver will be piloting team members from Montrose in his newer Cessna
P210. It will be good to work alongside and support this CAO eye team.
There are 8-10 aircraft flying from 3 different areas to serve here
MCAM will be planning an outreach this summer
in the Rosarito Beach area with partnering churches and local volunteers in
Mexico. A date has not yet been set.
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Next Baja trip Jan 3-4, 2014
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Our next mission trip is booked for Jan 4 at the CASA HOGAR PARA ANCIANOS
"EL REFUGIO”, a senior center for abandoned seniors on the Rosarito/Tijuana
border . These seniors do not have the basics of healthy meals, proper
clothing, personal items, blankets, socks, underwear, and bedding.
They need
wheelchairs, wheel walkers, crutches, disposable undergarments, and basic
clothing, such as warm socks, jackets, slippers, and bed
linens.
We will be bringing a joint team of Rotarians and
MCAM volunteers in two aircraft, and possibly more by car.
If you are interested in joining or donating to the this weekend team,
plese contact myself or Carola Mendez at [email protected]
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November 8-10 Rosarito Outreach
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The November team is coming together nicely with two dentists
committed and one "maybe". We are in need of a medical doctor, two
chiropractic doctors, and an optometrist/optician to make a really
effective team. The place of service will be the Calvary Chapel Rosarito
church off the main toll road at the north end of Rosarito near the
McDonald's restaurant.
If you have friends or family having
these skills that would like to serve in Baja for the weekend of Nov 8-10
have them contact me directly at 626 893 3025 by text or voice, or at [email protected].
We have
need for a pilot/doctor combo to fly a few people and serve with treatment
as well. SO far we have 8 signed up but we have room for about 4-5 more to
fly and an additional 6-8 to drive down for those who prefer not to fly to
Tijuana, Mexico.
We would like to have the team finalized by
one week from today so please notify us of your interest as soon as
possible.
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November 8-10 Clinic Rosarito Beach Baja CA
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Pastor Mike Vincent of Calvary Chapel Rosarito Beach Baja CA has invited
the Manos Con Alas team to serve the needy at their church facility at
anytime. We have selected the weekend of November 8-10 2013 for our
mission trip to CCR.
We have Dr Mark Mendez DeLeon DDS and Dr Arden
Hefernan, DDS and his wife Leslie as our dentists so for for this weekend.
We have pilot Kevin Baines of JPL and University of Wisconsin at Madison
bringing his new Piper Malibu aircraft.
We have a great team coming
together and we would like any interested "foot washers" to join us.
Respond to me at [email protected] or phone at 626 893 3025.
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September eye clinic San Quintin
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Ed Von Deldon the director of Colorado Airlift Outreach has asked Manos Con
Alas to help with their Sept. eye clinic and also to help with vehicles for
ground transport of their team from and to Rancho Magana airstrip and the
Hospital de Buen Pastor in San Quintin Baja. We will help with examining
and dispensing prescription eyewear as surgeons correct cataracts and
pterygiums (a layer of skin that can grow over the cornea and disturb
vision. The clinic is booked for Thursday September 26-29, 2013.
Please
consider asking your optometrist if he/she is interested in flying down for
this trip.
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MDU NOW IN MEXICO!!
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Our Mobile Dental Unit has MADE it to Mexico, by the grace of God.
I took the day off to bring the unit down and the trip was eventful to say
the least, but with all the delays and mechanical and border hassles, we
MADE it safely.
Thanks for all the prayer and the support and
the products and supplies we took down with the unit.
Dr
Budincich
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Dental MDU trailer
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The MDU (mobile dental unit) is being installed with a top end 7000WATT
Onan generator in Azusa which is costing us $3,700. The old generator was
inop so a new one that could power the AC, two dental chairs and operatorys
, lights, air compressor, and water heater is being installed with a
guarantee.
We could use some additional in kind gifts to finish the
trailer and import to Baja by early April for the April 12-14 outreach.
Dental supplies are needed to stock the unit like cotton rolls, bibs, 2x2s,
prophy polish, trays, probes, hygiene and extraction handpieces and drill
and burr kits. X-ray film and processing chemicals. Anything for daily
general dentistry. Impression materials and hardware, amalgam supplies,
bonding materials and lights, anything that can be used by our volunteer
dental team. 626-893-3025
Call an we can pick up or mail to 140 N Hill Ave
Pasadena Xa 91106
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Casa del Pastor abused women's shelter outreach
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Our trip is coming together for the Baja Outreach serving Casa del Pastor
and their resident women and their children. We have two dentists and a DC
and still need an MD or PA to serve April 12-14. Please contact medical
friends who might be called to serve here. A female "doctora" preferred as
these women were previously abused. Dental assistants and translators
needed too. Call me 626-893-3025. Dr Bud
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Casa del Pastor Women's shelter trip April 12-14, 2013
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October outreach nearing 12-13th
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San Quintin Brigada Oct 12-14 outreach trip
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Dear MCAM team members,
Our October Team is
shaping up beautifully with your commitment to join us, your financial
support, and your prayers. Three pilots and aircraft are booked with an
additional backup aircraft for add on team members who may join in the next
two weeks. We have two dentists and three chiropractic team members. We
plan on hopefully adding a PA or RN to the team.
Our outreach
will take place in the "Salon Socia"l in Lazaro Cardenas a small town 5
miles south of San Quintin and directly across from the military airport
and SQN VOR is on the field there making it easy for pilots to locate.
One of our mission vans is now based in Campo Lorenzo San
Quintin, with another to be delivered next month. This will give us a four
airplane capability in this area for ground transportation. We will land
at Campo Lorenzo airstrip on the Bay then leave the aircraft securely
parked there in the American Community. From there we will take the vans to
Clinica La Esperanza in Ejido Nueva Odisea some 10 miles south for base
operations
Hope some more of you will choose to join us in
October.
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Next Baja outreach October 12-14, 2012 San Quintin
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Dear past and future team members of Manos Con Alas Ministries.
We will
again Team up with Mexican Medical in San Quintin this time to participate
in their all day health care outreach called "Brigada". We will be hosted
by Theresa and Buky Ventura, and Pastor Junior Ventura, and other Mex Med
Staff to do a big tent event in downtown San Quintin, the first time this
will be offered in this format.
We leave on a Friday as usual and return
on Sunday. We already have a dentist Dr Hodge and his assistant Patty Ayala
signed up and three aircraft that can carry up to 15. Call or text
626-893-3025 to sign up. Trip cost is $275 with 100.00 deposit to hold your
seat on the trip due by Sept 1. Sign up early and make my job easier.
Thank you for serving the Lord with your talents.
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11 days until our next trip
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Dear Manos mission team,
Our Santo Tomas and San Vicente outreach is just
11 days away. We have two dentists in Dr and Pilot Marc Haney, and Dr.
Alicia Borgman. Two chiropractic students Noah and Soloman of SCU have
committed this past week.
We are short a MEDICAL person such as an MD or
PA or NP. Your prayers for a medical practitioner who would answer the call
to serve next week would nicely complete our team. Even without Medical
provider we should serve many people, but it would be nice to have a
complete team this trip.
Joining us will be a San Diego based Pre-Med
student team of 12 to serve with. They will be observing and helping where
needed, and we will eat in the garage area instead of the kitchen since we
will number over 25 in the team.
Let me know by my cell at 626-893-3025
if a medical practitioner is found and ready to serve short notice.
Dr
Bud
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April mission team to Baja 27-29
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Dear Manos Doctors and team of paraprofessionals,
This time in four weeks
I will be in the kitchen of San Vicente mission base cooking many of you
breakfast, for the 10 hour day of service we have ahead of us. What a great
time to get blessed while serving so many needy people.
We have seats
open for the trip. We need a DC and a DC student form SCU. We need at least
one additional dentist to help Dr Haney with the overflow dental demand,
and an MD or PA/Nurse Practioner.
If you have a friend interested then
contact them and get them in contact with us.
The road to San Vicente is
greatly improved with recent roadwork making the drive from the Ensenada
airport less bumpy.
My board member Lauri Morrill will be contacting you
for confirmation, paperwork if needed, and trip deposits. With fuel up 50%
for Avgas in the past two years we have kept the fees the same. This helps
MORE of you to make it down to Baja.
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April 27-29 Baja outreach still open for volunteers
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Our upcoming Santo Tomas and San Vicente mission trip has been blessed with
four pilots and aircraft to carry the team south. We need firm commitments
from doctors and support personnel. We depart Friday AM and Return Sun
PM. Trip fees are $250.00 for the trip due by the end of March. Please
raise support from family and friends for your trip and prayer is
appreciated. We have 20 potential seats available and about half are
filled. Make your commitments to this team ASAP.
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Finalizing Feb 3-5 Mission Trip to Baja
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Our San Vicente Mission trip is shaping up well with many health care
professionals signed up. We currently have Dr Marc Haney, Dr Mark De Leon,
and Dr Lisa Borgman servinng as dentists. Fernandez Quezada and Xochi
Florez as PAs, Two Cessna aircraft and a total of 13 signed up. We need a
THIRD mission aircraft as we had a pilot cancellatiion in early January
that we need to fill. One pilot has volunteered, but we want to have a
LOCAL pilot if possible to have the pilot not have to ferry a long way her
to pick up passengers. If you know a pilot with an aircraft that could
serve then call us to let us know. Call me at 626 893 3025 on my cell with
questions or information. Start praying for a great trip and many people
served and healed.
Dr Mike Budincich
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UPDATE FEB 3rd-5th trip to Baja
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The Feb 3-5 Trip is nearly fully staffed travelling to San Vicente.
We have two dentists, including Mark De Leon DDS, and Mark Haney,DDS. We
have two MDs with Dr Cesar Tamez included. We have respiratory therapist
Louis Rosado who will also lead outreach.
We
have at least two PAs and an RN, and a dental assistant signed up.
We have tentative commitments from pilots Dr. Ray
Bouchereau, and Hovannnes Sarkissian as well, so three... six seat
airplanes that will realisticaly carry up to 15 people.
Please respond to Lauri Morrill's calls to get your
mission fees in and all your paperwork for our flight planning
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Feb 3-5 Baja Mission San Vicente
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Mark your calendars NOW for our next full weekend outreach at San
Vicente, Baja with hosts Dave and Lynne Johnson. We meet at El Monte
airport at 800AM Feb 3rd to assemble and load aircraft and are in the air
by 900AM weather permitting.
Trip fees are $250.00 for the
weekend to include all meals, lodging, site mission fee, air and ground
transportation. Fees do NOT include airport MEXICAN VISA fees of
$22-30/person for each traveller. We are in need of 1-2 MD or PA, 2 DCs,
optician, 2-3 dentists, and medical and dental assistants as well as a
prescribing pharmacist.
We need early committments to fill
these trips which require time to plan and aircraft to recruit and pilots
to fly them.
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FEB 3rd-5th next trip to Baja
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Mark your calendars NOW for our next full weekend outreach at San
Vicente, Baja with hosts Dave and Lynne Johnson. We meet at El Monte
airport at 800AM Feb 3rd to assemble and load aircraft and are in the air
by 900AM weather permitting.
Trip fees are $250.00 for the
weekend to include all meals, lodging, site mission fee, air and ground
transportation. Fees do NOT include airport MEXICAN VISA fees of
$22-30/person for each traveller. We are in need of 1-2 MD or PA, 2 DCs,
optician, 2-3 dentists, and medical and dental assistants as well as a
prescribing pharmacist.
We need early committments to fill
these trips which require time to plan and aircraft to recruit and pilots
to fly them.
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October 21-23 San Vicente trip update
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October 21-23 trip update for volunteers to be.
Out mission trip sign ups are well underway. We have the veteral Dr Jim Hodge DDS with his assistant Patty Ayala signed up to head the dental team along with Trey Jangaard and a friend from USC Dental School to handle the dental patient load. Trey father Mike Jangaard will be coming to do support work, expert BBQ duties and whatever else mechanically theat may be needed. Maria Carvajal our periennneal constant will help with the translation for doctors in any area.
We have three airplanes committed with one C-182QRG in the "wings" if needed to be piloted by Colin Loveness. Dr Ray Bouchereau, DC of San Dimas is signed up with his C-T210, to join our mission T-210 N6402N flown by Dr Bud, and our mission TU206 which will be flown by Richard Smith of Monrovia.
There are several spots open and available for this trip, as we have more aircraft seats available than usual and a driving team may not be needed if the dental trailer is not approved for importation before the trip. We have a partner helping us with connections for importation fo the dental trailer, Louis Rosado of Medical Mission Adventures who coincidentally just built a dental BUS for domestic use and disaster relief (eg: Katrina)
We could defintely use a female nurse practitioner or MD for female exams. We could use a small worship team, or a least a guitarist.
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NEXT FOUR TRIPS TO CALENDAR
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Here are future clinic dates posted to the website. All trips are to towns of Santo Tomas/San Vicente in Northern Baja CA. All are Friday to Sunday. These are fly down trips, but occationally we have a drive down team as well, for those who don't fancy travel in small aircraft.
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Vounteers Needed NOW
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With May 20 less than 4 weeks away we are still in need of
medical and dental personnel to man our clinic the weekend of May 20-22,
2011. Two dentists are needed to help the orphans of Rancho Santa Marta of
San Vicente area. We need an MD and a PA or RN to help with medical exams,
dispensing medications, and education. Our ususal MD Dr Cesar Tamez is
occupied that weekend and is unable to serve with our weekend team.
Ask your doctor if they can serve with us, or a colleague that might
lend a hand. have them call Dr Budincich personally to discuss theur roles
and questions they may have about the upcoming clinic.
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February 4-6 mission trip Santo Tomas/San Vicente
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Join us on Feb 4-6 as we serve three different communities in three days in
areas of northern coastal Baja. We are expecting to Haul down our new
dental trailer unit to do full restorative dentistry this trip. We need two
or more drive down volunteers to haul the trailer and Suburban to Baja.
We need two dentists, 1-2 chiropractors, one optician, a GP MD or
specialist, a cook, musicians, and support personnel like dental assistants
and hygienist .
We need some ministry resources to distribute like
Spanish NIV NTs, tracts, and Spanish speaking servants to teach the Word.
We need three pilots and two additional aircraft to take down people and
supplies.
Email us to reserve your spot on our team [email protected] or
626 893-3025Text
Volunteers Needed for February Outreach
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Oct 22-24 Baja volunteer list update
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Santo Tomas and San Vicente mission trip Oct 22-24, 2010
Baja Mexico
Mexican Medical Team- Driving
Dave
& Lynne Johnson
Dr. Tamez and Rosy (His wife)
Pastor
Phil Gale
Lori B.
Theresa Lewis Ventura
Manos Con Alas fly in team departs Brackett
Field San Dimas laVerne 800AM Friday Oct 22 returns 500PM Sunday Oct
24
Maria Carvajal translator
Dr Kevin
Baines, dental assistant, pilot Cessna 182RG
Dr Jovan
Plamenac, DDS dentist pick up at San Diego Brown Field
Dr
Martin Yu, DDS Dentist
Michael Budincich, DC Pilot Cessna
TU206G Chiropractic/ optical
Nick Budincich, music ministry
and dental assistant, student
Dominic Moreth, assistant,
student
Dr Naresh Sudarshan, MD medicine
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Oct 22-24 trip planned 2010
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The Manos Con Alas fly-in-team will depart Brackett airport this
time due to closure of El Monte's field for repaving work. We assemble at
745AM and depart at 830AM for Ensenada, BAJA.
The team will offer CHIROPRACTIC, Medical Consults, Eyeglasses, and
Dental care.
Two aircraft will depart.
Cessna 756DW a TU206G and a 182RG. 9 persons are expected to fly in for the
trip.
Call 626 983 3025 for details or to
sign up for the trip
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Both MCAM aircraft to travel Sept 17-19
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San Quintin Eye Clinic Sept 16-19
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Manos Con Alas Ministries (MCAM) team members will again be partnering with other organizations to provide a comprehensive optholmological eye surgical team, and a full optometric and optician dispensing team in San Quintin. This clinic is a cooperative effort of Colorado Airlift Outreach (CAO) led by Ed Von Deldon, Flying Samaritans So. Cal. (SAMS) led by Margaret Garcia, Lynne Broughton, and Nora Ramirez, Manos Con Alas team led by Dr Budincich, and Mexican Medical Ministries team led by Steve Monks, Steve Davis, and Theresa Lewis(Buky).
The Surgical clinic will start Friday and the prep team will fly in Friday AM led by Dr Budincich to set up the surgical suite and clean for the surgeons arrival Friday PM so they can go right to work. The surgical suite will be equipped with two surgical tables to double the surgical proceedures performed. The optometry clinic will be manned by Dr Wes Cooper and others of Montrose CO. and CAO, and others from MCAM.
Dr Budincich will be doing eye exams and dispensing prescription eyewear from the donated glasses available from the large inventory collected by CAO. Dr Cooper and his team of optometrists will do detailed refraction exams and pre-surgical screenings for the surgeons.
We will be staying in the nicest motel accomodations that San Quintin can offer at the Hotel La Villa De San Quintin. Meals will be in restaurants to allow maximum treatment time with the patients. Cost for the weekend will be $250.00 for the advanced team on Thursday including all meals, 3 nights hotel, and airplane fuel sharing, van fuel sharing and hotel transfers.
We need at least one optometrist for the El Monte team, two lay or dispensing opticians and two translators. One or two aircraft may be available for the El Monte origin advanced team.
Trip departs El Monte airport terminal building at 7:30AM on Friday Sept 17. A deposit of $150.00 to hold your airplane seat is due upon reservation with the ballance due two weeks before the trip. Call Dr Budincich at 626 893 3025 to reserve your seat or email at [email protected]or [email protected]
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Oct 22-24, 2010 San Vicente trip
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OUR NEXT OUTREACH TO SANTO TOMAS AND SAN VICENTE WILL BE OCTOBER 22-24TH,
2010 WE HAVE THREE AIRCRAFT FLYING SO FAR AND 14-16 SEATS AVAILABLE. NEED
THREE DENTISTS, OPTICIAN, CHIROPRACTOR, COOK, DENTAL ASSISTANTS,
TRANSLATORS, AND EVANGELICAL TEAM FOR THE CAMPS CALL DR BUDINCICH AT 626
893-3025 TO SIGN UP. [email protected]
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Mission trip June 4-6 confirmed
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Our next outreach flight to Baja California will be June 4-6,
2010 to Ensenada airport, then by ground transportation to our clinic sites
in Santo Tomas' migrant farmworker camp. The next day we work at the San
Vicente mission site and local workcamps. We will be hosted by Dave and
Lynne Johnson who are permanent full time missionaries living in San
Vicente, and they operate a MDU (mobile dental unit).
We hope to see between 100-200 patients on this trip as we have inn
the past.
We have two USC dental students in
their second year travelling and a local DDS pilot from the San Gabriel
Valley to supervise them. We have a need for an optician, an MD and PA,
and one to two more chiropractic doctors, and a translator.
Posted by Michael Budincich
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Haiti Mission Trip
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Haiti as the whole world knows, has been hard hit with close
to 200,000 dead or missing.
Dr Budincich is on his way
to Haiti with physicians assistant Sharon Velez, PA who has joined our
Mexico teams in the past.
Go to www.drbud.com and go to newsletters, then select Spring 2010 newsletter to read the whole account of the MCAM Haiti mission trip.
On Sunday the
mission aircraft N6402N Cessna T210 was in Moss Point, Mississippi laying
over for weather to pass before flying out to South Florida.
Other surgeons, physicians, and nurses will join us in
Ft. Lauderdale to ferry to Haiti aboard the mission airplane as well as
with other personnel.
Please go to Dr Buds
"Facebook" page under his name "Michael Budincich" and get updates and
photos of the trip
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Feb. 5-7, 2010. next trip 2110
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CANCELLED DUE TO HAITI MISSION TRIP
Feb. 5-7, 2010. First Trip to Baja this next year.
We will go the San Vicente and Santo Tomas
HAITI EARTHQUAKE MEDICAL RELIEF
Haiti Jan 23-Feb 7 Les Cayes airstrip and other regional airstrips will be used to deliver surgeons and nurses to outlying areas underserved since the devastation earthquake.
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December Baja Outreach Dec4-6
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Our final Baja CA outreach for the year is in planning for the
weekend of Dec 4-6, 2009. This trip will be to Santo Tomas and San Vicente
in Northern Baja. We have 4 aircraft reserved to make the trip and we are
building our outreach team.
Currently signed up are two US
dentists, three USA chiropractors two of which are piloting aircraft, a
Mexican MD and his daughter a Mexican trained dentist, two Baja
evangelists, a USA JPL scientist/pilot trained as a dental assistant, and a
translator.
We need an eye specialist in
optometry or opthamology, a female MD or PA or RN to help with female exams
and issues, and a cook. A guitarist for worship is also a nice addition
that could double as a cook, or other team job like translation or dental
assistant.
Contact Dr Mike Budincich by cell
at 626 893 3025 to book a trip or go to [email protected] and write him for your
interest and questions.
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Oct 2-4 2009 trip cancelled
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MISSION TRIP OCTOBER 2-4 CANCELLED DUE TO TOO MANY CANCELLATIONS OF
CRITICAL DOCTOR STAFF. SIGN UPS AND FINANCIAL COMMITTMENT MUST BE EARLY AND
PAID 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE. NEXT TRIP DECEMBER 4-6 SANTO TOMAS , SAN
VICENTE
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July 30-Aug 2 trip cancelled
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Dates 2008 Mexico Clinic Outreach schedule
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2009 Manos Con Alas Mission Trips
These are fly down/ fly back clinics in small and rural areas of Baja. We bypass the border towns by flying over them in private aircraft. We do not go into the dangerous drug cartel areas that have been widely publicized.
APRIL 3-5 2009 San Vicente/Santo Tomas
via Ensenada fly in $250.00 donation to "Manos Con Alas Ministries"
Santo Tomas/San Vicente trip
JUNE 5-7 2009 "
JULY 31-AUG 2 2009 "
OCTOBER 2-4 2009 "
DECEMBER 4-6 2009 "
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Volunteer waiver form for all volunteers to sign/return
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The following form is to be printed, signed and mailed to the MCAM office before a trip along with the tax deductible contribution to our trip that helps cover travel expenses.
WAIVER AND LIABILITY RELEASE BY
“MANOS CON ALAS MINISTRIES” VOLUNTEER
THIS DOCUMENT AFFECTS IMPORTANT RIGHTS – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
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MCAM - An All Volunteer Organization
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Manos Con Alas Ministries (MCAM) is a non-profit, religious, 501c(3) corporation that provides free medical and dental services for indigent persons in the State of Baja California Sur and (BCN) Norte, Mexico, and other areas and countries, through personnel that volunteer their time and services.
Because of the remote locations of the clinics through which MCAM dispenses its services, most transportation to and from the clinic sites is provided by charitable owner pilots of private aircraft who volunteer their time and aircraft.
I understand that instead of flying with MCAM volunteer pilots, I may make my own arrangements for transportation to the MCAM clinics by private or public air or surface transportation.
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Assumption of Risk
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I understand that traveling to and from
Mexico, and in particular traveling in private aircraft, necessarily entails a risk of grave bodily injury or death from pilot error or other circumstances.
Private aircraft flights can crash from mechanical failure, negligent maintenance, range and altitude limitations of aircraft, defects in runways and unimproved landing strips, interference by wildlife, limited or non-existent air traffic control and radar coverage in Mexico, limited approach procedures to controlled airports, lack of instrument approach and departure procedures at airports of use in Mexico, limited or non-existent search and rescue in Mexico, unfavorable weather or terrain conditions, latent defects in aircraft or other modes of transportation such
as van, bus, train, or car, the possibility of contaminated fuel, hostile environment or government activities, terrorist acts, lack of sufficient security for aircraft and personnel, or other causes, or a combination of causes.
I expressly agree to assume the risks inherent in travel to, from, and within
Mexico, and other countries by private aircraft or otherwise.
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No MCAM Insurance
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I understand and acknowledge that MCAM maintains no insurance.
It has neither liability nor workers’ compensation insurance.
Further, I understand and acknowledge that MCAM’s directors and officers may be immune to suit and that, other than the insurance carried by the MCAM volunteer pilot with whom I travel, there will be no other funds from which to recover in the event of an aircraft or vehicular accident.
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Volunteer Pilot Insurance
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I understand and acknowledge that MCAM requires its volunteer pilots to have a minimum of $1 million aircraft liability insurance per aircraft accident, with sub-limits no less than $100,000 per passenger I understand and acknowledge that the liability insurance carried by the MCAM volunteer pilot with whom I travel will be the sole source of recovery available to me and my survivors in the event of an accident in which I sustain injuries or death.
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MCAM Volunteer Pilot - The Final Authority As to The Safety of The Flight
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I understand and acknowledge that for practical reasons, MCAM may introduce me to a volunteer pilot for the purpose of flying to
Mexico on a MCAM mission, but that MCAM makes no representations or warranties of the pilot’s experience or qualifications.
While MCAM requires its volunteer pilots to have adequate flight experience, and
strongly
suggests
an instrument rating, and adequate
Mexico cross country experience, and to meet all other requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations, I understand and acknowledge that MCAM relies upon the veracity of its volunteer pilots to certify that all of MCAM requirements have been met.
I further understand and acknowledge that the MCAM volunteer pilot alone will determine the place and time of departure, the safety and airworthiness of his or her aircraft, the route or path of the flight, the adequacy of the weather, trip security, the altitude of the flight, and the various airports at which the pilot intends to land.
I further acknowledge that MCAM is not responsible for these choices and decisions made by the pilot. I understand and acknowledge that the volunteer pilot with whom I fly has the sole and ultimate responsibility for my safe transportation to and from
Mexico for purposes of the MCAM mission.
I further understand and acknowledge that at any time I have the right to refuse to fly with any particular pilot who volunteers his or her services for the MCAM mission.
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Understanding of Risks
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By signing this Waiver and Liability Release, I am indicating that I fully understand and am aware of the risks referred to above and that, after consideration of those risks, I wish to participate in the charitable activities of MCAM, including flying within an aircraft owned or flown by a volunteer pilot, without imposing any risk of liability on MCAM.
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Release and Waiver of Liability
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Being fully informed of the risks of traveling to and from Mexico, and other countries to participate in a MCAM mission, and having agreed to assume those risks, I, on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns, agents, employees, and representatives, hereby release and forever discharge:
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MCAM and its directors, officers, volunteers, agents, attorneys and employees, and their families from any and all claims, debts, liabilities, demands, obligations, costs, expenses, actions and causes of action of every nature, character, and description, known or unknown, including personal injury and death, which I may now own or hold, or have at any time heretofore owned or held, or may at any time hereafter own or hold by reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever, occurred, done, omitted or suffered to be done, in connection with my travel by aircraft or other vehicle to and from clinics and medical activities presently or hereafter sponsored or organized by MCAM, its directors, officers, employees, members or volunteers, AND
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Volunteer pilots who fly MCAM missions from any personal liability beyond the aircraft liability insurance coverage they provide in accordance with MCAM requirements, for any and all claims, debts, liabilities, demands, obligations, costs, expenses, actions and causes of action of every nature, character, and description, known or unknown, including personal injury and death, which I may now own or hold, or have at any
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time heretofore owned or held, or may at any time hereafter own or hold by reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever, occurred, done, omitted or suffered to be done, in connection with my travel by aircraft or other vehicle to and from clinics and medical activities presently or hereafter sponsored or organized by MCAM, its directors, officers, employees, members or volunteers.
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Waiver of
California Civil Code Section 1542
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Further, I am advised that California Civil Code § 1542 provides that:
A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.
I understand and acknowledge the significance and consequences of California Civil Code
§ 1542 and hereby elect to waive the benefits of its provisions, with the intent that this release and waiver of liability shall include claims known or unknown, and unknown and unsuspected.
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Full and Complete Release
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I understand and acknowledge that this Waiver and Release of Liability is intended as a complete and continuous release for all trips or transportation provided to me by MCAM volunteer pilots on or after the date that I sign this Waiver and Release of Liability.
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Right to Legal Counsel
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I understand and acknowledge
that I may seek advice from legal counsel if I have any doubt before signing this Agreement.
By signing this Agreement I acknowledge that I have either sought the advice of legal counsel or wish to now intentionally waive the opportunity to talk to a lawyer by my signature on this Agreement.
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Understanding of This Document
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I understand and acknowledge
that by signing this Agreement, I am confirming that I understand the language used in it.
I represent that if there is any word or phrase that I did not understand, that I have sought the advice of an attorney or other person for an explanation.
I acknowledge that neither I nor my heirs or representative will later claim in the event of injury, death or property damage, that I did not understand what I was signing in this Agreement.
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Indemnification Obligation
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I agree to hold harmless and indemnify (reimburse) the parties being released for any costs or attorney’s fees that may be incurred as a result of any challenge to this Release or legal action brought in contravention of this Agreement, in litigation resulting from my injury, death or property damage, in connection with any trip with MCAM.
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Full and Complete Agreement
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I understand and acknowledge
that this Release is a full and complete agreement with regard to the risks I am taking by embarking on a MCAM trip.
No other documents, oral promises or other information can be used to modify or alter the terms of this Waiver and Liability Release.
This agreement is a fully integrated, final and complete statement of the agreement I have entered into.
If any provision of this Release is declared invalid, the remaining provisions remain enforceable.
There are four (4) pages in this agreement and Release, and I understand and agree with all 4 pages by initialing each page in the lower right hand corner by the page numbers.
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team names for Feb trip to San Vincente
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Michael A. Jangaard |
Nolan Jangaard, RDH |
Trey Jangaard |
Jovan Plamenac, DDS |
Tyler Jangaard |
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Matt McGinnis dent stu |
Stephen Besser chiro |
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Our Purpose and Mission
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Culture, Dressing, and Serving in Mexico
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When we serve in Mexico as believers, we are making ourselves to be
examples of the ONE who sent us. So we should conduct ourselves
respectfully according to the culture of the area we are serving. We do
not want to come into their country boastful of what we have versus what
they lack, but rather bring ourselves to their mindset, and humble
ourselves to get along with less comforts while we are there. Our idea of
"roughing it" or camping out, might be the regular daily existence of a
patient we serve. The shoes on their feet are likely the only ones they
own, and the clothes that are soiled that they wore to our clinic might be
the best they own. It is easy to think highly of ourselves in comparison
to these less fortunate souls, and if you do subconsciously, it may
translate though your spirit as obvious and arrogant. So "check" your
spirit and your tongue at the door to the airplane as you depart, and enter
a new place within your spirit where HE resides and guides you in behavior
and speech.
Women should dress modestly with long pants or dresses or skirts to the knee, or scrubs and white coat in medical attire. Avoid low cut and revealing tops or shorts when working with the patients and in public as a team. Try to dress not to impress or draw undue attention to yourself or shape. Men should not wear tank tops or tight muscle shirts or shorts in the clinical setting. Professional attire should dictate your professional presents. Denim pants are OK in any setting usually, but scrubs in a clinical setting will make men and women look more clinically professional. A scrub or while coat top with denim pants will usually be fine
as well.
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Isaiah 58 service scripture
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Our Purpose and Mission
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Our Purpose and Mission:
To serve the people of Mexico, the USA, and other countries with our talents of professional health care, aviation, education, and evangelism while showing our love of them. We wish to demonstrate to those we minister to that our spirits are in submission to the Lord, and that our complimentary health care services to them are unconditional and of the highest quality that is possible, for the resources that we have available. By our acts of kindness and mercy we would hope to demonstrate the love of Christ to those that are served by us, and in doing so create a fertile field into which the Gospel may be planted and watered by those that follow.
Why Is Serving The Poor So Important?
Because... whoever is kind to the needy honors God (Pro 14:31—NIV). He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward him for what he has done (Pro 19:17-NIV). A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. (Pro 11:25--NIV) …then you shall take delight in the Lord…and ride upon the heights of the earth... (Isa 58:6-14-NRSV) ...And you will be blessed, because they can not repay you, for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous (Luke-14:13-14--NRSV).
Because... He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor, his righteousness endures forever (2Cor 9:9-NIV). …not only supplying the needs of God's people but is also over flowing in many expressions of thanks to God (2Cor 9:12-NIV).
Because...Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God (Acts 10:4-NIV). …Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me (Matt 25:40). He judged the cause of the poor and needy; then it was well with him: was not this to know me? Says the Lord (Jer 22:16).
Because... you should not leave undone the more important things (Luke 11:42-NLT). …give to the needy…and you will be clean all over (Luke 11:41-NLT). He that gives unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hides his eyes shall have many a curse(Proverbs 28:27). He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches, And he who gives to the rich will surely come to poverty (Prov. 22:16-NKJV).
Because... the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command you, saying, You shall open your hand wide unto your brother, to your poor, and to your needy, in your land (Deut 15:11). …remembering the words of the Lord Jesus who said, It is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35). …give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loves a cheerful giver (2Cor 9:7).
Because... Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cry for help, and He will say: Here am I (Isaiah 58:9-NIV). …God has heard your prayer and remembered your gifts to the poor (Acts 10:31-NIV). Blessed is he that considers the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and You will not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of sickness: You will restore him in his sickness (Ps 41:1-3).
Because... by this service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for your obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel of Christ, and for your generosity in sharing with them and with everyone else. And their hearts will go out to you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you (2Cor 9:13-14-NIV).
Because... The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regard not to know it (Pro 29:7). …among my people are found wicked men…they have become great, and grown rich…they shine: … they overpass the deeds of the wicked: they judge not…the cause of the fatherless, yet they prosper; and the right of the needy they do not judge. …shall not My Soul be avenged on such a nation as this (Jer. 5:28-29)?
Because... the Lord Almighty says: Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless, the alien or the poor… but they refused to pay attention…and would not listen to the law or to the words that the Lord Almighty had sent by His Spirit through the earlier prophets. So the Lord Almighty was angry. When I called, they didn't listen; so when they called, I would not listen, says the Lord Almighty. I scattered them with a whirlwind among the nations where they were strangers (Zech. 7:9-14--NIV).
Because... this was the sin of … Sodom: She and her daughters were arrogant, overfed and unconcerned; they did not help the poor and needy. They were haughty and did detestable things before me. Therefore I did away with them as you have seen (Eze. 16:49-50-NIV).
Because... If my people, which are called by My Name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. (2Chron 7:14) …break off your sins by being righteous, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps there may be a lengthening of your prosperity (Dan 4:27-NKJV).
Because... the needy shall not always be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish forever (Ps 9:17-18). Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy (Pro 31:9).
Because... Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress…(James 1:27-NIV). Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised to those who love Him (James 2:5-NIV) …remember the poor…(Gal 2:10)
Because... What does it profit, my brethren, though a man say he has faith, and have not works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what does it profit? Even so faith, if it has not works, is dead, being alone (Ja 2:14-17).
Because... In Christ Jesus…the only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. (Gal 5:6--NIV) This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? …let us not love with words or tongue, but with actions and in truth. This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, and how we set our hearts at rest in His Presence (1Jo 3:16-19-NIV).
Because... the Kingdom of God is... righteousness, joy and peace in the Holy Spirit... (Rom 14:17--NIV) Your Father's good pleasure is to give you the Kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give to the poor; provide yourselves with purses that do not grow old, with a treasure in the heavens that does not fail…For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Luke 12:33-34--RSV) ...By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so they may take hold of real life (1Tim 6:17-19--NLT).
Because... If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday. And the Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your desire with good things, and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters fail not. (Isa 58:10-11-RSV) …you shall be called Repairer of the Breach…(Isa. 58:12-RSV) …and…ride upon the heights of the earth…(Isa 58:14-RSV)
Because... the noble man makes noble plans, and by noble plans he stands (Isa 32:8-NIV). And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may always have enough of everything and may provide in abundance for every good work. As it is written, "He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures for ever." He…will supply and multiply your resources and increase the harvest of your righteousness. (2Cor 9:7-10--RSV) only… remember the poor, which very thing I was eager to do (Gal 2:10-RSV).
Scripture verses compiled by Bob Sanders
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Crow indian nation outreach Aug 16-19, 2023
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Michael Budincich and wife Claudia spent three days in Hardin, Montana
serving the Crow Indian nation with 6 other chiropractic doctors. The
Doctors came from all around the United States as Members of the Christian
Chiropractors Association, including Pittsburg, Chicago, Ohio, California
and Indiana. We treated 1072 patient visits in the Spirit of Life
Foursquare Church, in Crow Agency, Montana, as well as in the Tepee camps
of the tribe and at the rodeo athletic events over the weekend.
This was
the 34th year of the CCA serving the Crow people.
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September food bag outreach 2020
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A small team of 4 including María Carvajal, Orsolina Garcia, Claudia
Badano, and Michael Budincich travelled by aircraft to Ensenada airport
Sept 10-13 to purchase, bag, and distribute 500 individual family food bags
during the Covid 19 restrictions. We were luck we passed Ensenada customs
and immigration with no issues. All food was sourced at Mayorista, a big
box store there similar to Wall Mart for food. We loaded Two Suburbans and
a 15 passenger van operated and owned by our ministry full of food to the
distribution site. "El Zorillo " in Canyon Buena Vista community church and
Pastor Benjamin and his family and parishioners helped bag and distribute
the food. We passed out coupons Friday PM for the Sat bag distribution with
masks and safety. 500 families were blessed that day at a time when jobs
and work was slow with Covid. Thanks to all those that gave to this
outreach, our only one of 2020 besides out Cabo San Lucas Chiropractic and
eyeglasses outreach in conjunction with Christian Chiropractic Association
dodctos and spouses.
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San Quintin Eye Clinic report Sept 19
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The Colorado Airlift Outreach mission team asked Manos Con Alas to assist
in bringing Los Angeles based staff to the El Buen Pastor clinic and use of
our mission 15 passenger van. We have served with this organization about
20 or more years in different locations. First in Vizcaino, and then at
the La Esperanza Clinic in Nuevo Odisea in southern San Quintin Valley, and
more recently at the El Buen Pastor hospital.
This clinic on Sept
19-22 weekend served a record number of eye surgery patients with a total
of 41 in the two day clinic. OVer 200 other patients received prescription
eyewear by a large team of optometrists, lay opticians, and local
translators.
We were happy to serve Rick Weaver the CALO
president with our aircraft, vehicles and and energy.
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Rosarito Calvary Multidiciplinary clinic
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Pastor Mike Vincent did not disappoint us with a large turnout for our
small Mission team of 9 members. 2 Drove and 7 flew in two aircraft.
Calvary Chapel Rosarito on April 14th provided a wonderful location and
taco lunch for our team. Many were served including about 45 dental
patients, 50-60 eye patients who were given readers and distance glases,
and 40-50 were given massage and manipulation. Mikes Sunday sermon was
worth the long border line too after the Service. We had not served there
in about two years so it was great to be back.
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God on the move .
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I have had the privilege of coming alongside this ministry and watching as
God touches the lives of many people south of the border as well as those
who serve! Oftentimes we think we are going down there to serve them and
touch their lives, but they are in fact the ones that bless us. Thank you
to Manos Con Alas for this wonderful and caring ministry. It is amazing
how things always seem to fall into place no matter how many obstacles get
in our way. Michael has a heart for serving, and so do all of the people
who join together to form this ministry of serving our King!
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An Experience Worth Repeating!
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I have been volunteering for a couple years now and each time is a new
adventure in the service of the Lord. It's been so rewarding to foster new
relationships with people outside our normal every day life that touch your
heart and change you for the better. When you're out on a mission trip,
life can slow down and find true meaning in service for others no matter
your skill set or education. Looking forward to the next trip!
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Ojos Negros and Chapultepec/Ensenada outreach
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We just got back from a fantastic outreach to the El Refugio teen girls
safe home hosted by Sandy and Randy Huebert, their daughter Larissa, and
Grandparents parents Ulmer and Grandma Huebert, Hard working and dedicated
Canadian missionaries with a real heart for these previously abandoned or
abused yound girls and teens.
This past weekend we served these girls
on their on property with the MDU dental trailer and took care of 23 girls,
including a young woman with a badly chipped tooth that was beautifully
restored by Dr Mike Yung of Pasadena.
Our team had three
dentists, Dr Mark DeLeon, Dr, Trevor Lance Windsor, and MIke Yung, DDS.
One chiropractor (ME) serving in eyeglasses ministry ONLY due to recovery
from total shoulder replacement in late February. ALthough my shoulder is
not strong enough nor painless enough to tollerate firm adjustments, I am
able to serve in refracting eyes and dispensing simple planar single vision
lenses.
Our team had three pilots consisting or Mike Gabelman,
Mauricio Gonzalez, and myself.
Our dental team between Friday
and Saterday served 66 patients, and 60 pairs of prescription eyewear were
dispensed in Ojos Negros by the "one armed" chiropractor.
Our
equipment ran well with a few minor electrical hiccups, but overall a
smooth operation.
Our next Outreach to the Ensenada area should
be in late June or early July.
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Come And Serve With Us!
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I'm one of the pilot's that takes teams down with MCA. The days are long
and challenging at times, but beyond worth it! We could always use more
hands that willing to serve! Join us on our next trip!
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Rejoice in God's Work!
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As a new board member and past and future participant of MCA, I have
dedicated myself to giving back a small part of the skills I have acquired
over my life, and it has been very rewarding. As both a Christian and a
person who has always wanted to help others, MCA is the perfect avenue for
short term medical mission work. On these trips you will see the fruit of
your labor in the eyes of those you serve. Whether you treat kids or
adults, you are likely to be amazed at how thankful and loving they are in
return. Your time and donations truly give meaning to the idea that we are
all connected and we are all God's children. When you serve those in need,
you are serving your family and you are serving yourself. Have an
adventure, answer the call to help others, and join up today!
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Playas del Tijuana Outreach Dec 5th serves over 100
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The Manos Con Alas mission team with three last day volunteer
cancellations still managed to field 7 STM team members on December 5th to
serve The Capilla Calvario Playas del Tijuana church with three specialties
including chiropractic, dental, and prescription eyewear.
Drs Gary
Demerjian and Mark Deleon as dentists, assisted by Patty Ayala and Dr
Demerjians son served over 30 patients. Dr Budincich served 35
chiropractic patients and assisted translator and lay optician Claudia
Badano with over 40 eye patients who received readers or distance
eyeglasses. With one pilot cancelling the day before, it made for some
last minute planning and hiring a Mexican dental student to help chairside
with Dr Demerjian. All worked out well and three were able to drive from
LA due to the one plane cancelling. God provided the means to complete the
work by His timing.
Thank you for your continued support of
this small but mighty ministry that squeezes every drop of juice out of
your ministry donations.
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Rosarito work weekend May 2-4,2014
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Last weekend was a needed weekend to service mission vehicles in our
Popotla Trailer Park area where two cars are stored along with the MDU
dental trailer. Oil change was done on the Denali gas generator, cars
started and run, tires dressed and protected, rent paid for 5 past months
of storage fees, etc. much was done in a short time. Your faithful giving
helps to preserve our Baja base resources and be ready for our summer
mission teams.
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Thank You!
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January 4th Outreach at El Refugio Tijuana Baja
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Thank you all who donated gift bags, checks, and prayed for this first
time trip to the senior center at El Refugio in Tijuana. This outreach was
suggested by Pastor Mike Vincent of Calvary Rosarito Beach, and the Rotary
Clubs of Rosarito Beach and Tijuana Rotary Club "Independencia" participated with us. The Rotary Club
of Sierra Madre, CA members provided gift bags along with Manos Con Alas
Board members. Tijuana I learned has 10 separate Rotary Clubs, Independencia is the one that supports EL Refugio.
The experience at this senior
center was nothing like a USA person could imagine for their loved one in
senior care. Seven to eight seniors per ROOM without curtains or privacy.
Many residents were incontinent, and many amputees due to Diabetes. Many
with wheelchairs and walkers. Some with Downs syndrome, strokes, and
dementia. Pastor Chuy and his team treated these seniors with such
dignity, but the lack of resources and physical space was incredible.
Half of the residents ate OUTSIDE in a
courtyard with wheelchairs since the steep slope to the main dining room
was difficult without assistance. The kitchen team cooked with an old
commercial stove which had no working ovens and only 4 burners, yet cooking
for over 130 people 2-3 meals per day. The center had a small pharmacy
with donated medications, but no doctor on site. I was told a doctor
volunteers once a week.
El Refugio is
where Tijuana residents "dump" their outcast adult seniors when they are no
longer wanted by family. The team of Pastor Chuy never refuses a new
resident in response to his vision. All food and resources are
DONATED.
Our team of 2 provided food for
two meals flown in from EL Monte and the balance purchased at a local
Calimax market nearby. We provided 130 gift bags containing toothbrushes,
hair brushes and combs, socks, underwear, scarves, beanies, soap, and
stationary, as well as playing cards.
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Rosarito Calvary Chapel outreach Nov 8-10,2013
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Thanks to all who prayed and participated in the November 8-10 Clinic at
Calvary Chapel Church of Rosarito Beach Baja. The clinic trip was close to
being cancelled due to low volunteer sign ups when our miraculous God put
things on His timetable.
Christina De Leon DDS had been a maybe to
a no go for the trip, when our interim clinic coordinator Carola Mendez was
able to reach her and convince her to join her husband Dr Mark De Leon DDS
on the trip.
After calling every interested chiropractor from
past trips, I was turned down by all, and faced having to do all eyeglasses
fitting, AND all chiropractic adjustments for everyone attending the
clinic. I have big shoulders and was obedient to handle the load HE placed
on them.
We also had NO dental assistants for this trip that
had been professionally trained, but the Rotary Club of Rosarito Beach was
able to get us into contact with two local Baja women professionals willing
to be paid to do the clinic chairside for doctors at a resonable fee.
The two hired assistants and the two volunteer mission dentists
serviced a staggering 55 dental patients in a single day of service out of
the Dental MDU that is now based in Popotla Trailer Park Rosarito.
Our chiropractic patient count by days end was 150, and my body was
really feeling it the next day. I was assisted by Carola Mendez whe
translated and gave instructions and consoled and comforted first time
patients to chiropractic and the children getting treatments. One child
had servere TORTICOLLUS and in a two treatment in one day visit, was 75%
relieved of neck pain and spasm with an hour or two. From crying to
smiling after a week of constant pain.
Our eyeglasses team of
Olya Savchenko and John Smalldridge whom I trained that morning (who also
served as a pilot and mechanical troubleshooter), served a massive number
of people and dispensed 175 pairs of prescription reading and distance
eyeglasses from our Baja stock on hand.
WIth just 7 US
volunteers and our MDU we served a total of 280 office visit services in
one day. The CCR church graciously bought us lunch and the Rotary Club of
Rosarito hosted a wonderful welcome dinner on the Friday night
before.
The post clinic celebration dinner was at Charleys
Place at KM 38.5 where we participateed in Karaoke singing Saturday Night
and a wonderful meal with lots of laughs and fellowship.
The
Rotary Club of Rosarito Beach brought us back to the border and we were
home just after dark by air at 530PM-600PM.
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August 24th ROsarito Outreach
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Those of you that may not have heard of our new location in Rosarito Beach
can lend an ear to this message. Our very first Rosarito Outreach took
place at the Flying Samaritans free clinic location in Colonia Constitucion
on August 24. Drs Mark and tina De Leon were our active dentists and Paty
Ayala, Marion Eisenmann, and Carola Mendez our assistants, along with
"Yours Truly" as optician, chiropractor, handyman, driver and pilot.
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WOW JAM Pasadena outreach
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On Sunday June 23, my son Nick Budincich, John Bibler, and myself served
165 patients in a line that reached 60 feat long in under 4 hours in front
of historic Pasadena City Hall assisting WOW JAM founders Linda Tavani and
her husband Steve in their first of three LA outreaches. 175-185 pairs of
distance and reading glasses were dispensed including many for elementary
age children. Thanks to Sierra Madre Rotary Club for the funds to purchase
additional lenses through a generous grant.
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April 12-14 San Vicente Casa Del Pastor outreach
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Dear Team Members and supporters,
Our April outreach serving the
battered ladies at CDP In San Vicente Baja was a rewarding trip for our
whole team of 9 servants. We felt we "washed the feet" of these ladies and
their dependent children in a meaningful way. Jeanne Sue Phegley and Lisa
Heit were thrilled to have a medical/dental team serve their mo s and kids.
Our dentists Dr Gary Demerjjan and Dr Mark DeLeon along with dental
assistants Deborah Cornejo and Paty Ayala served and astonishing 50
patients in about 8 hours out of our new MDU (mobile dental unit) that was
hauled down by myself and Maria Carvajal as my translator the week prior.
Myself with help from Maria Carvajal processed 25 eyeglasses patients
fitting many schoolchildren (20-25 )with their FIRST pair of glasses to see
the "pisero" or chalkboard at school. I also adjusted many patients mostly
moms and some kids and a few local men. Although we lacked a medical doctor
we had a great outreach. We attempted to HIRE the local MD from the
government clinic locally but did not seem interested in the bonus pay to
serve the ladies at CDP where they lived. We tried to have all four
specialties represented but had to settle for three. Thank you to all who
have prayed, donated, send supplies, and supported others by sending them
with your gifts. The mission directors were thrilled with our work, and we
even were able to FEED lunch of chili dogs to over 120 of the CDP residents
and staff.
Thank You all for making our work possible. Our Mobile Dental
Unit had it's official initiation and it impressed the Ard working dental
staff that put it to efficient use.
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February 3-5 Clinic Busy
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The February clinic was an exillarating and exciting time off service
by our team. We served in two areas of Northiern Baja CA. Our team
arrived ON TIME at the El Monte airport, allowing us to be in the air by
9:00am, and at our favoorite taco stand Tacos El Poblano at noon. We
arrived one hour eaarly to Santo Tomas and set up the chiropractic and
medical rooms. Santo Tomas the first stop was busier than normal with the
dentall team treating about 12-15 patients between the three dentists, Dr
Alicia Borgman, Dr Marc Maney, and Dr Mark De Leon, PAs Xochitl Flores and
her husband Fernando Quezada worked tirelessly as well all afternoon past
nightfall. First timers and veterans alike were treated to a Dr Bud
Tri-Tip BBQ dinner Friday night and a New York Steak 7 course dinner
Saturday night. Both cooked by yours truly. We were excited to partner
with Louie Rosado and his Medical Mission Adventure team who numbered seven
in all. We carried 11 from El Monte in three Cessna siingle engine
aircraft.
267 patient services were delivered and 24 first
time "decisions" were made during one on one sharing and evangelism. Many
tracts and NT were distributed to the many migrant farm workers and locals
that were served.
Everyone was homeearly
enough to make the Super Bowl parties on time.
Thank you to
all who give, go, and send. this ministry depends on all of you.
Next clinic to same areas is April 27-29, 2012 Please
commit early.
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Baja Mission trip to San Vicente
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Baja trip Oct 21-23 trip to Santo Tomas and San Vicente was a busy and
challenging weekend for our team. The weather started out foggy and a low
cieling over the El Monte airport, and over the Ensenada airport did not
allow for an earlier flight so we WAITED for two or three more hours to
depart. The Ensenada airport had clear skies by the time we landed and
then closed up again. All three mission aircraft landed safely after a
beautiful and smooth flight.
After
traditional taco stop at El Poblano in Maneadero, we reached the migrant
farm camp of Santo Tomas at 245 PM and set up for chiropractic and
prescription eyewear services. 20 chiropractic patients were adjusted, and
3-4 dozen prescription and sunglasses were distributed at no charge. We
then packed up for San Vicente where half of our team we had sent
ahead beforehand to do dentistry. Dr Mark DeLeon and Dr Trey Jangaard were
the dentists with assistant Patty Ayala of So Pasadena.
Our eye and chiropractic team worked into the evening
until 830PM Friday PM to serve many San Vicente residents.
Saturday Dr Bud cooked the team a hearty breakfast of
scrambled eggs, thick sliced bacon, pancakes, OJ, fruit, and toast. The
team then started clinic services from 900AM to 800PM with short breaks for
lunch. Dr Bud then "fired up" New York strip steaks on Sat. night.
Patients served were a total of 64 dental visits, 84
chiropractic visits, and 80 eye patients. Chiropractic team consisted of
Dr Ray Bouchereau DC and pilot, Dr Michael Budincich, DC/pilot, Nick
WIlliams and Mike Toka both chiropractic interns at So. Cal. Univ. of
Health Sciences. With so many chiropractors present, DR Bud did the eye
exams and glasses dispensing with aide of Louis Rosado evangelist of
MMA.
37 souls prayed to receive the Lord or
rededicated themselves.
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Trip report for Feb 4-6 team
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Dear Volunteers and Friends,
Our trip last weekend to Santo Tomas' packing house camp and the mission site at
San Vicente, the home of Dave and Lynne Johnson was again a wonderful success.
We had two chiropractors including Dr Laci Hendricks and myself. We had four
dentists including Dr Marc Haney, Dr Jim Hodge, and soon to be Drs Trey Jangaard
and Daryl Nyvall. We had MD Dr Cesar Tamez and his wife Rosy with medical
consults and kitchen help.
Dr Kevin Baines our PhD planetary scientist and pilot served 42 patients by
giving them new prescription eyewear and sunglasses. My son Nick Budincich
provided inspiring worship music and his classmate Dominick was a great dental
assistant along with Patty and Lisa. Maria Carvajal our translator assisted the driving team in attempting to import the dental MDU, and then worked in the dental clinic with the translation of doctors and dental assisting.
In all 150 patient visits resulted from our team of 15 US based and 7 Mexico
based missionary personnel. Two people accepted the Lord and two rededicated
their lives thanks to Theresa and Buky Ventura who came north from San Quintin.
The only negative aspect was that our newly built and outfitted dental trailer
was stopped at two border locations ( San Isidro and Otaj Mesa) and not permitted to pass into Mexico to serve. It was left at Brown Field airport and towed back to Pasadena to serve another day. We will need to pray and develop a new strategy for getting it into
Mexico permanently.
We thank all of you that served, those that gave, and those that stayed home and
prayed. We needed the support and prayer and all returned safely.
Our next scheduled clinic outreach to these same areas will be on May 20-22
weekend this year. We encourage early sign ups so that aircraft and logistics
can be done early.
Please provide any cash receipts for tax receipts for donated dental supplies or
reimbursement as needed. Provide an estimate in writing of the manifest of goods you brought and left and submit to our treasurer.
I want to personally thank my team for their participation and dedication to
this outreach that changes so many lives including my own. This mission has been
my life's passion, and all of you have helped to answer my calling to do this
work, which is time consuming and costly on many levels. It is all worth it when
we look into the eyes of these children in the camps, and the occasional tear of
an appreciative migrant farm worker.
Please post testimonials of your experiences to our bulletin board blog with
it's link on our website or www.drbud.com. See website and ministry address
below.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Bud
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2010 Clinic trip summary
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DR. BUD’S MISSION CORNER 2010
Since Dr. Bud’s two-week-long mission trip to Haiti last January and February 2010, he has been more focused on going back to the roots of his Baja, California service. Patients always question Dr. Bud, "Are you still going to Baja with all the problems with the drug cartels and crime?" His answer is always, "Absolutely!"
The areas Dr. Budincich serves are far south of the problems that are found in the border towns. Border towns such as Juarez, Mexico, Tijuana, Mexico, and other bordering cities have had the majority of the cartel power struggle issues. The teams Dr. Bud leads into Mexico have not had any issues, nor have they witnessed any type of hostility or non-cooperation on the part of the Mexico government. With the great needs in Mexico at the current time due to the financial crisis around the world, places like Baja, California, suffer the most. They have also suffered from a drastic decrease in tourism down there, because of the cartel activity at the borders. Many United States citizens are afraid to travel into Mexico, and are simply spending their vacations and travel dollars elsewhere. This has affected all businesses with a trickle-down effect on the locals and especially the poorest of the poor.
The services of Manos Con Alas, Dr. Budincich’s non-profit ministry, have never been more needed than in the past two years. Attendance at clinics has swelled in the last few clinics especially because of the great needs of the people, and many have moved home from the United States to Mexico in order to secure work and a lower cost of living in Mexico. Dr. Budincich has seen reverse immigration occurring at the current time with many having to return home to their roots in order to live and care for parents or relatives. They are able to earn money in Mexico, sustaining them with basic food and shelter that with the American cost of living is becoming impossible for them.
Recent clinic trips since the last Newsletter have included a March 2010 specialty eye clinic in San Quintin at the Hospital de Buen Pastor. This clinic served over 200 people, including 8 eye surgeries and over 200 pairs of prescription eyeglasses. This team was made up of the Flying Samaritans as well as an organization named Colorado Airlift Outreach, of Montrose, Colorado, and Dr. Bud’s Manos Con Alas team.
Last June 2010 Dr. Budincich and his team of pilots, doctors, and aircraft flew to the remote areas south of Ensenada, Mexico, including the cities of Santa Tomas and San Vicente. Medical consultations, chiropractic treatments, prescriptive eyewear, and full restorative dentistry were provided to upwards of 200 people over the clinic weekend.
On September 17th to 19th, 2010, Dr. Budincich volunteered his two mission aircraft and his own services, again coordinating with the Flying Samaritans for a specialty eye clinic at the Hospital de Buen Pastor in San Quintin, Mexico. Well over 200 eye patients were again served, including 10 cataract and pterygium surgeries. This clinic included a group of optometrists, lay opticians (including Dr. Budincich), ophthalmologists, and surgical assistants. The optometry area led by Dr. Wes Cooper of Montrose, Colorado, and a local Mexican optometrist, whom together dispensed well over 200 pairs of prescription eyeglasses and an equal number of sunglasses to the masses that came to the clinic.
The most recent clinic Dr. Budincich flew to participate in was on the weekend of October 22nd to 24th, 2010, when a team of two aircraft flew into Ensenada where the mission vans picked them up and drove them to the sites in Santa Tomas and San Vicente successively on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday morning, October 24th, the team left early at about 8:00 a.m. from San Vicente and rendezvoused with another organization from Chupultepec in a hillside village church near Maneandero, a city 10 miles south of Ensenada, within the Ensenada bay area. They were escorted up muddy roads and past unimproved land to a small village 5 miles off the main highway in the foothills of Ensenada. In 2 ½ hours dentist Jovan Plamenac performed open air dental examinations on adults and children with nothing more than a folding chair, a leaned-back armchair, and the sunlight as a lamp. Here in the primitive setting outside of a local church, Dr. Plamenac diagnosed many needed dental procedures and recommended treatment that needs to be hereafter performed. Dr. Budincich performed over 25 chiropractic adjustments, and he and son Nick Budincich along with Nick’s classmate Dominic Moreth performed lay optometry exams within that 2½ hour period of time.
Dr. Budincich’s son Nick, a sophomore at Loyola High School, with his classmate/friend Dominic had learned basic dental assisting from Dr. Plamenac, Nick’s great uncle, as well as the art of dispensing simple prescription eyewear during Friday and Saturday clinics before working with me on Sunday. Nick and Dominic were able to receive classroom community service credit for their trip to Baja, California, through Loyola High School’s program of community outreach. They were able to take Friday, the 22nd, off from school and receive classroom and community service credit, although they would have attended the trip anyway.
Dr. Budincich encourages young people, particularly chiropractic students, dental students, medical students, optometry students, and, of course, licensed professionals themselves, to accompany him on these short-term clinics. The clinics usually encompass all day Friday through all day Sunday, returning Sunday evening. Each volunteer must pay his own way to Mexico for the privilege of serving the people less fortunate than themselves. No money whatsoever is accepted for any services or eyeglasses dispensed by anyone on any team. Dr. Budincich’s non-profit organization "Manos Con Alas Ministries" has both State of California and Federal tax benefits to donors.
If any of you reading this article know an interested dentist, medical doctor, chiropractor, optician, or optometrist who may want to make this kind of trip in the future to help those less fortunate, have them contact Dr. Budincich directly or by email. You may find a link to Dr. Budincich’s non-profit at www.drbud.com for information. We look forward to seeing you possibly participate on some of our future trips.
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EYE CLINIC IN SAN QUINTIN
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The Manos Con Alas team and the Flying Samaritans of California
teamed up with Colorado Airlift Outreach of Montrose and ICARE of Yuma, AZ
to put on a wondreful clinic to the poor of the San Quintin Valley, BAJA.
Over 200 eye patients were served including 10 requiring surgery for
cataracts and pterygiums and the rest for prescription eyeglasses and
sunglasses. 28 volunteers made the trip in 8 small aircraft. We based at
Rancho Magana airstrip a nice 5000 ft hard packed dirt runway at the edge
of HWY 1 in Baja 10 miles north of the city of San Quintin.
The next Specialty Eye Clinic is scheduled for may
2011 at the same place
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Al Lopez testimonial
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Haiti trip
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San Quintin Eye Clinic March 19-21
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San Quintin Baja CA Eye Clinic
24 volunteers and 5
aircraft service 219 patients in an eye clinic in San Quintin BCN this past
March 19-21. Dr Budincich served at optometrist, optician, and translator
fitting prescription eyeglases and sunglasses to indigenous people of
Mexico. 14 eye surgeries were performed including 6 cataract proceedures
and 8 pterygium excisions.
This was a joint clinic with
Coloraado Airlift Outreach, Manos Con Alas Ministries, and Gold
Coast/Foothill Chapter of The Flying Samaritians of Southern and Central
California
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Haiti relief flights
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Dr Budincich just returned from Haiti where he made 4 trips round trip from
Ft Lauderdale, FL. He flew to Florida and then partnered with other non-
profits to provide medications, orthopedic supplies, supports, and Dr Nd
nurse personnel to small airstrips outside of Port au Prince, Haiti. Dr Bud
flew supplies to Jacmel, an orthopedic surgeon to Les Cayes, and many
planeloads of meds to Jacmel including a water purification system. Dr bud
was gone Jan 23 to Feb 7, 2010.
Next trip is San Quintin Eye Clinic Mar
19-21 Baja CA Text
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Patients served Dec 4-6 outreach
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Here are the patient numbers from the weekend outeach of
December 4-6, 2009.
Friday 12-4, Santo Tomas (Rancho El
Consuelo)
Consults
Doctor - 31
Dentist - 16
Chiro - 15
Glasses - 20
Sun Glasses - 50
Sat.
12-5, San Vicente Mission Base
Doctor - 27
Dentist - 49
Chiro - 22
Glasses - 30
Sun Glasses - 50
58 consults for MD
65 consults for Dentists
37 chiropractic treatments
50 pairs prescription
eyeglasses dispensed
100 pairs of mens and womens sunglasses
dispensed
The following is list of who Dr. Bud had on his
team who flew in in three differnet airplanes.
Dr. Mike Budincich, DC
Laci Hendricks DC
Jovan
Plamenac DDS
Maria Carvajal
Kevin Baines, pHD
Ray Bouchereau, DC
Dr.
Martin Yu, DD- Dentist
Trey Jangaard- Dental
Student
Mike Rogerson- Chiropractic student
Dr. Tamez is writing a
report for the weekend and will send it directly to you (Kristi)
I feel we had a good weekend and look forward to Feb. 5-7
God Bless You
Dave & Lynne Johnson
Serving With Mexican Medical Ministries
San Vicente, Baja California, Mexico
Email: [email protected]
Phone:
971-239-5334 (Salem, OR)
619-955-7247 (San
Diego, CA)
All calls are forwarded to San
Vicente
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October eye clinic in San Quintin, Baja
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The Manos con Alas Cessna TU206 travelled to San Quintin for an
eye clinic at the Hosptal de Buen Pastor in San Quintin. Dr Michael
Budincich and Maria Carvajal, a translator, joined the Colorado Airlift
Outreach team of Ed Von Deldon and Dr Wes Cooper of Montrose COlorado to
serve 138 patients the weekend of Oct 17-19. Dr Budincich acted as an
optician and fit over 50 pairs of eyeglasses on Saturday. There were many
blinded by diabetes and by trauma. There were some who had severe glaucoma
with one man with a left eye pressure of 70 lbs PSI instead of the normal
10-14 lbsPSI. He was irreparably blind.
The
trip went through Sunday and Dr Bud and Maria flew home to El Monte
via Ensenada on a IFR flight plan.
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Patients served Feb 1-3 Baja
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Here are the revised patient visit numbers for the Feb. 1-3 medical outreach in San Vicente, Baja California Norte, as seen by members of Manos Con Alas Ministries outreach team.
55 - Dental patients seen
60 - Chiropractic patients seen
25 - optical patients Glasses dispensed
We held medical services in 4 locations during the weekend:
Santo Tomas , BCN
-Rancho "El Consuelo"
San Vicente, BCN
-San Vicente Mission Base
-Campo Mezquitito
-Campo Furvas (Garcia)
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Flight log Feb 1-3 trip San Vincente
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800AM Team assembled at El Monte airport Annia's Kitchen restaurant
830-830AM loaded the three mission aircraft with luggage and food.
830-900AM Prayer circle and photos for the trip prologue
900-930AM Pilots depart for Mexico
11-1130 Arrive Ensenada airport and pass customs and immigration
1130AM Load two mission 15 passenger vans and head south to Maneandero 10 miles to famous El Poblano taco stand for lunch.
1230-130 last minute food shopping and buy new battery for van
130-230 Drive south to Santo Tomas to meet full time missionaries
Dave and Lynne Johnson and youth team along with other Mexican Medical personnel to start clinic at camp near adjacent farm and packing house.
300-530PM perform dental, chiropractic, and optical services with camp residents
530-600PM pack up team and head south in mobile dental unit and vans to mission base at San Vincente Clinic with the Johnsons.
700PM Arrive and settle in at mission base.
730PM dinner of beef brisket preprepared in US by Dr Buds wife Kate. Side dishes of salad, brocolli, tortillas, and huge cookies and cholcolate cake for desert
830PM Worship time and lesson by Pastor Phil
900PM-bedtime and fellowship
Saturday Feb 2, 2008
7-30AM Breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, smoky links, toast, and fruit.
830AM Pastor Phil leads worship and lesson
900AM Open clinic for locals , and later team heads for camps with chiropractor Ray Bouchereau to do outreach and treatment in remote areas.
1230-130PM lunch at the mission site. Beef, turkey, brisket of beef sandwitches.
200-500PM team outreach to other camps with chiropractor Ray Bouchereau,DC
200-500PM treatments and dental continue at base clinic with Dr Plamenac, Dr Jangaard, and team. Dr Budincich doing optical and Dr Anding doing chiropractic adjustments.
500-800PM dental clinic remaining open to treat paitients until dinner
800PM-900PM Dinner and fellowship Tri Tip BBQ over mesquite charcoal. Spinach salad, baked potatoes, corn on the cob, jalapenos pickled. Chocolate cake and cookies for desert.
900PM Pastor Phil gives last devotional and members give testimonials of the trips activities.
930PM-10PM chiropractic treatments for team members and missionaries, clean kitchen and floors
Sunday Feb 3, 2008
600AM early rising to beat impending storm
700AM depart for airport at Ensenada
830AM unload vans and pack aircraft for trip park vans securely.
1000AM depart by air IFR to Brown field to clear customs. Weather was lowering and ceilings were below minimums by secong leg flight back to El Monte.
1130AM Lunch with team in Brown Field airport restaurant
100 PM depart to San Diego downtown AMTRAK station to take 300PM Train back to Union Station and then Gold Line back to Pasadena. Some of team get rides home with family to EL Monte to get cars.
700PM arrive Pasadena
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Old economy car needed
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In our area of service in south Ensenada, in a community called El Zorillo,
Pastor Benjamin of the Nazarine church has reached out to me. His car has
died and is too expensive to repair. He asked me if we could locate a
donated economy vehicle with good fuel milage to him and his church.
Honda’s and Toyota’s, seem to hold up the best down there and parts more
available. If any of our mission partners have an older economical car for
donation to Pastor Benjamin, we could facilitate the gift, and use our non
profit status to offer a tax receipt to the donor. Please contact my office
by phone if you have a car to donate or a person who we may contact who
could help. 626-792-3390
This would be a great blessing to this church and
family.
As of 2022 we were able to donate two vehicles to Pastor Benjamin’s church and family in El Zorillo. An Acura 4 door sedan and our older 1999-2000 Old Blue van that has 15 seats for his youth group and missions. Praise God for the provision of these needed vehicles.
We have learned the 1990 Dodge van has been used just to take a youth group to Tecate area for a camp. THe pastor is thrilled how this van has helped his ministry.
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Dental X-Ray equipment needed
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New dental MDU vision
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2-27-17
Dear Partners
Many recent donations have yielded three dental chairs, three dental XRay machines, two optical slit lamp microscopes, optical exam chair, and other smaller articles. Now we need trailers to mount them into to them to work in Mexico. As the post below dictates, we are in need of a 5th wheel trailer and a tongue pulled traier to create an optical clinic, and a second dental clinic on wheels.
Please have your eyes open for opportunities for acquiring these through donation and prayer.
Our optical chair still needs to be picked up in Ventura, CA.
Dr Bud. 626 792 3390
Dear partners and volunteers,
Our past three
years serving with the Mobile Dental Unit that we built FAS produced much
fruit. It's large size and delicate dental ops inside is somewhat limiting
to hauling it great distances from its base in Popotla Rosarito. It has
been a wonderful resource for the border to Ensenada but is a difficult
task to haul to Ensenada.
A burden has been placed on my heart
to build another MDU to be kept in San Quintin valley where many poor
migrants and their families live.
Please think and pray for a
large trailer, diesel bus, or RV that might be donated or purchased
reasonably for this purpose.
Dr Bud
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Rosarito work weekend 9-26-27-2015
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Year End Report and Gifts
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Dear Manos volunteers and supporters. Manos Con Alas Ministries has had a
productive year serving in Tijuana and Rosarito since moving our equipment
and vehicles to the Popotla area over a year ago. We have had three major
outreach clinics with Calvary Chapel Rosarito, and one dental and eye
clinic with the Playas Del Rosarito chapter of the Flying Samaritans. In
addition we gave away over 130 gift bags to the senior center Hogar Para
Los Ancianos El Rufugio, as well as donating a 60 inch commercial cooking
range on Oct 31 to El Refugio. We could not have accomplished all this
work without YOU the present and past volunteers, and out USA stay home
GIVERS.
The range we donated in conjuction with the Rotary Club of
Sierra Madre has pretty much tapped all our small reserves for 2014, but
that is what being a NON-profit is all about, When you could see the 143
seniors that will benfit instantly from the stove, it warms your heart in
that GIVING away what we have in faith so that more will be provided as
others abundantly give.
We run a low budget ministry of less
than 10K annually. NO paid employees, NO paid accounting thanks to the
time gift of Brian and Laurel Russell, and most of our volunteers mission
fees cover what is costs us to send them into the Baja mission field. We
are SMALL BUT MIGHTY as my friends in Sierra Madre Rotary say about the
club.
If your 2014 budget allows for any
year end charitable giving, I hope you will consider a gift of ANY size to
this ministry, as 90% of what you donate will be sent into the field in
Baja buying prescription eyewear, insuring our Mexico car fleet,
reimbursing avgas for volunteer pilots with planes that spend 2-3 times in
plane upkeep costs over and above the fuel, and other neeed items. Without
the ease of flying to and from Mexico, it would be a bigger energy output
burden for out doctors and be a disincentive for future trips to always sit
in a 3 hour plus border line.
Your gift of $500 or more will
give you the optional gift of a breakfast or lunch flight in the SO Cal
area for up to 4 people (or 600 lbs of total weight) as a gift from Dr
Bud.
Thank you for allowing us to serve in Mexico with all you
have done for us.
Donations may be sent by check to:
Manos Con Alas Ministries (MCAM)
C/O Brian Russell
CPA
1250 E Walnut Ave ste122
Pasadena, CA
91106
There is a destiny that makes us
brothers, none goes his way alone,
All that we send into the
lives of others, comes back into our own. Edward Markham
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New MANOS mission webmaster needed
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Our website author Eric Bigoness has not been able to service our site
after designing it some years back. We need a volunteer to update and wrote
code and post new messages and info to the site. If you might have the
talent and interest to help our web presents let Dr Bud know.
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San Quintin missionary needs better car
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Our full time missionary friend Allan Lee and his wife Rosy are in need of
a newer car as the last one we bought them is used only locally and
undependable with too many things wrong. We gave this van over 6 years ago
and as a Plymouth mini van. A dependable used sienna van, a Honda or Toyota
four door sedan, or other dependable older vehicle is needed for your
donation. If you have an older but dependable car that is fairly gas
efficient, would Yu consider a donation through us to the Lee family? They
serve Triques and Miztec people of Oaxaca that live in the San Quintin
Valley, in areas of CA, and their native state of Oaxaca.
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Equipment needs Dental
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Those dentists that are reading may be interested in knowing we can use
high speed and low speed handpieces for air driven procedures. We can use
novocaine, bonding materials and bonding lights,, we need multiple sets of
prophy tools for hygiene, and extraction forceps and retractors. We could
use a EU 300o Honda generator and an EU 2000 generator for backup power
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Equipment needs Dental
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Those dentists that are reading may be interested in knowing we can use
high speed and low speed handpieces for air driven procedures. We can use
novocaine, bonding materials and bonding lights,, we need multiple sets of
prophy tools for hygiene, and extraction forceps and retractors. We could
use a EU 300o Honda generator and an EU 2000 generator for backup power
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MDU generator installed GREAT
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The Onan Generator for the dental MDU is great and the generator powers the
AC, compressor, suction, and drills for Drs. The MDU has a hot water
heater that needs replacing, and a little clean up and a few fixtures then
its ready to haul down to Baja. Pray that the MDU gets across without much
hassle of the Federales and border and customs agents. Many thanks to Dr
Mark Haney, John Smalldridge, and ohter donors of time and money to get
this unit on the road for service to Baja's farm workers and abused women
and children at the Casa Del Pastor shelter in San Vicente, BCN.
Posted by Dr Budincich
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Dental Unit Mobile trailer needs generator
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The trailer project that was nearly complete a year ago suffered a few
setbacks, and before we have the confidence to Gaul it to Baja for full
dentistry. The rear opertory arm was not put on with the right bracket by
installers and the bolts sheared off in transit to Mexico on it's maiden
trip south. God had the foreknowledge that the generator was not working
well and it failed shortly after it was hauled home by the Jangaard family.
As a result we need a new generator that will be trustworthy for the use
of the dental unit, since it will be used in migrant work camps with little
to no electrical power. If any of you would like to donate a generator or
could arrange donation of one it is desperately needed. Cost is estimated
at $3,500 for a quiet 5000-7500 watt 4 stroke generator. We are trying to
get Estrada Dental Supply to make good on their installation of the faulty
op arm n the rear dental chair too.
Thank you for your support, prayer,
and gifts.
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Dental Trailer Complete but needs outfitting
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Our newly Built mobile Dental Unit trailer (MDU) was hauled to
the Otaj Mesa border crossing by our dental student team on Friday Feb. 4
and were turned away for entrance into Mexico due to lack of Mexican
Authorization and official invitation. We are now creating a plan with
ministry partners in Yuma and Mexicali to get the unit across the border
soon.
There are some things that could be completed in the
interim to add to the trailer. More cabinetry, trays from dental offices
to hold instruments and handpieces, disposables such as gloves, cotton
rolls, Novocaine with Epi, 2x2s, an "amalgamator", amalgum filling
materials like silver and murcury. Composite bonding and filling materials
for restorations and curing lights. Chemicals for X-ray development like
developer and fixer, bulk toothbrushes and small personal toothpaste, and
sterilization chemicals specific to the dental industry. We also would
like a "backup" compressor in case the one we have new fails in service. A
overhaul on the gas generator was done but the electric part of the
generator could use new brushes, voltage regulator, and other small parts
and innstallation. A "Backup" 5000W generator would also help to give
additional power in camp ministry and to be a backup to the main generator
built into the trailer. Plastic organizers for the handpieces for hygene
and for the dental proceedures.
A high speed
and a low speed handpeice would be welcome since there is only one
currently on the unit. Prophys need the low speed unit for cleanings, so
we could use as many as 4 of those.
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Mobile Dental Unit progress
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Today Friday June 25, 2010 Robert Arrington delivered two complete Belmont wall mountable X-Ray dental units (65 KVP 10mA) donated by Dr Rob Cisneros, DDS of Sunnyvale, CA who recently upgraded his office with digital equipment. The means that the MDU (mobile dental unit) now has two dental chairs, two stools, two dental X-Rays, many hand extraction and dental surgical tools, and is well on its way to having most of the major components for a full functioning unit once all equipment is installed. We are ready to have ministry dentists and layout specialist look at the unit and decide where each piece of equipment will be placed for the efficiency of two dental operatories in this 23 foot trailor.
The trailor once completed will be hauled to the Ensenada area initially to be used by USA teams on local mission outreaches to be towed by MCAM vehicles already in the Ensenada area. If you have a dentist that would like to donate prophy, probing, application and shaping handpieces, drills, tools, a compressor, a vacuum, an autoclave, an amalgamator, Dental X-ray developer tanks, or auto processor, let us know. The Lord has already provided greatly for this trailor.
Any equipment donations for the dental trailor can be shipped or dropped off to 140 N Hill Ave. Pasadena, CA ( the trailors location currently) and the used retail value attached to get a Tax deductible donation receipt. Donations also welcome to purchase any items that are not donated to this project. Send the donation value also to Brian Russell, CPA Treasurer MCAM 1250 E Walnut Ste 122 Pasadena, CA 91106
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Mobile Dental Unit Project
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The mobile dental unit donated by "Pradit" is coming nicely. Two dental
chairs and lots of hand dental innstruments have been delivered from
Inndianapolis IN and 2 dental X-Ray units and on thier way from San Carlos
CA to use and install in the unit. The unit needs an expert to lay out and
plumb the unit with suction hose, water hose, and compressor, vacuum
system. Generator and A/C need servicing and the outside needs paint.
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on Mar-24 10
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Donations needed
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Ministry Vehicles--donate your vehicle Tax deduction
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Manos Con ALas Ministries is in need of the following vehicles:
15 passenger church-type vans. Chev, Ford, Dodge any age, and preferably in good working order.
Chevrolet Suburbans
Mini Vans
Large or small pick up trucks
You will get full Blue Book value for your donation in a tax reciept for IRS purposes. This is a 501(c)(3) tax exept corporation.
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Pilot procedure for Baja entry 2019😎
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Mission pilots flying into Baja airports should be aware of increased
procedures.
1. Always file a "border crossing flight plan before
departing USA.
2. Filing IFR is preferable since there will
be automatic radar following into your first AOE or ‘airport of
entry”
3. Try to have 3 photocopies of all the following
documents BEFORE entering Mexico to save the airport and yourselves TIME on
your first ENTRY of the year into an AOE.
A. Mexican liability
insurance cover page and USA liability insurance. Some USA policies will
cover you in Baja, but for about $250.00 a year through BUSH PILOTS
INTERNATIONAL website, its well worth the piece of mind knowing you will
not be detained or the plane confiscated in case of incident.
B. Current REGISTRATION of aircraft (the FAA now reissues these
biannually or so.
C. Pilots license
D. Medical
certificate
E. Airworthiness Certificate.
4. Contact airport 10 miles out report position
ENSENADA.119.75 MMES after handoff from Tijuana approach. Expect a left
down wind landing to the west on RWY 29.
IFR approach is to
fly over the field at 4000 and hold until cleared for NDB or GPS approach.
IFR landings to minimums are conducted on RWY 1 if foggy.
5. After landing you will be told to proceed to the ramp
and take position number 1,2, or 3
Do not stop at fuel pit or
park elsewhere. This is a military airfield and they take their procedures
seriously. SHut down engine and take all aircraft paperwork with you to
the pilot dispatch desk at the far north of the terminal nest to the rest
rooms.
6. Fill our a close of flight
plan form and write all passenger names in the comments box.
7.
Take this form to the comandantes office Carlos Julian Calls is the top
man here at MMES. He was a jet pilot in the military and is
friendly.
Here you will present the copies of all the documents
above and he will type up a "multiple entry aircraft entrance form”. About
a 3-4 page document. Expect to pay $80-100 US dollars for this document
which is good for the caledar year ONLY.
8. Have your passengers pick up and fill out customs and immigration
form as you will.
9. You will then take your papers to the
last office to the south to show passports and flight plan close
document
10. You and your passengers will fill our the
tourist Visa cards as mentioned in the small office on the east wall
adjacent to the comandantes office. They wil scan in each persons passport
and charge only the non-pilot passengers. Make sure a pilot who is your
passenger is filled out in the landing form as the official co pilot to
avoid the fee of $25-30 entry visa. PILOTS DO NOT GET CHARGED.
11. The customs and immigration people will scan your luggage on the
Xray belt.
12. Once all stamps are on all three forms of the
close flight plan form you then RETURN to te original north desk for final
stamp and to collect the copies and you keep a copy with you.
At this point you may reload passengers, taxi to
refuel, and depart for the next airport in Baja or stay there and taxi to
the parking area south of the main ramp behind the mechanics FBO where many
Cessna are parked. This has a lot of gravel and no tie downs. Bring two
sets of chocks.
GUARD your aircraft
documents carefully.
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Tijuana fees at border
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Pilot needed for Jan 3-5 trip to Baja
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Our next mission trip to Rosarito Jan 3-5 will be partnering with
Capilla Calvario Church Rosarito, Sierra Madre Rotarians, Rosarito Beach
Rotarians, and Tijuana Rotarians to serve 130 seniors aged 65-103 who live
in sub-standard conditions with few resources.
A pilot is
needed to carry passengers and/or gifts for the seniors that weekend. If
you are a pilot with an airplane, or are qualified and current to fly one
of the ministries aircraft, then please call Dr Budincich at 626-893-3025
for more imformation.
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Pilot checklists for Baja
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Check list of things needed by the pilots for border
crossings travelling to and returning from Mexico.
SOUTHBOUND (INTO
MEXICO):
- Pilot's license and current medical
certificate
- Current USA Passport (not expired)
- Aircraft Registration
- Owner statement authorizing named pilot to fly into Mexico(owner name needs to be the same as owner signing notarized pilot "permission letter" to take AC out of country)
- Aircraft need to have the new type ELT installed.
- Permission letter (notarized)
from
aircraft owner on registration (if pilot does not own the plane).
- Proof of current Mexican Liability
insurance ( buy from Bush Pilots International) cost is about $240 for an annual policy
- Annual Mexico Aircraft Multientry Pass ($60 purchasable at airport of entry (AOE) You need 3 copies your pilot certificate, medical certificate, registration, airworthiness, and Mexican aircraft liability insurance policy (or purchase in advance by mail)
- Mexican border crossing Flight Plan and return flight plan pre-filed with FAA . eAPIS online passenger filing mandatory to be pre-filed with Dept of Homeland Security and US Customs (DHS)1 hour before taking off. SET own eAPIS account for your future filings.
- $35.00 US fee for each passenger is required for a visa for passengers entering the country by air, pilots and second in command pilots exempt from this fee, so smart to name the right front PAX as a pilot too, (ut they may ask for certificate number.)
NORTHBOUND
(INTO THE
U.S.)
- Pilot's license with current medical
certificate,
- A/C registration and airworthiness certificate.
- Current U.S. Customs annual sticker for aircraft ($27.50)
- US Customs agent will inspect these documents and Gieger Counter the A/C and possibly inspect baggage or drug sniffing dog or both.
- Current Passports for ALL passengers. (not expired) All passports will be inspected and passengers may be detained if proper ID and passport not on person and current.
- Pre-filed eAPIS disclosure
on-line with all passengers listed.
- File and open border crossing flight plan 1 hour in ADVANCE
- Arrived at Port-of-Entry Airport (OE) n ETA
limits or have radioed
in to amend if necessary, or change arrival airport if IFR at USA airport of filed entry. do not arrive EARLIER than filed ETA and try to be within 15 minutes AFTER expected ETA on eAPIS.
- Submit the required eAPIS form
(prepared and printed in advance if possible for USA customs at Brown Field or Calexico)
- Passengers must not have any undeclared weapons, or purchases. Do not try to import things like firecrackers, fireworks, prescription drugs without prescriptions from USA or Mexican doctors. Alcoholic beverages such as Kahlua or other import is limited to 1 liter per adult without paying duty.
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New Pilots welcome
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Manos Con Alas Ministries is looking for IFR pilots with 400 plus hours TT who are willing to serve 1-6 times a year to fly their own aircraft, rented aircraft, or mission owned aircraft to Baja California for our regularly scheduled trips south of the border.
We are looking for pilots who have a calling to be in the service of others by the Great Commandment and the Great Commission. Isaiah 58 servants with a great heart and talent to fly and use aviation talents for humanitarian aid and service.
We are looking for experienced pilots that can fly into dirt airstrips when needed, and fly non-precision approaches into occational low marine layer ceilings near costal airports in northern Baja. VFR pilots are not discouraged from applying, but may have limitations in their ability to fly in all weather, and that may require cancellation of some flights, or weather delays.
400 plus hours is optimal for consideration, but time may be built as "second in command" with other pilots to learn the ROPES of a particular area or clinic location. Low time pilots are encouraged to participate, but may be limited in PIC time with passengers, or could do cargo flights with no passengers when more equipment is needed to transport.
Posted by Michael Budincich
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Pilots and aircraft in our ministry
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Curreent Mission Aircraft Fleet
Cessna N6402N. Cessna Centurion model T210N
This specially configured 6 place retractible gear single is equipped with a Factory installed Robertson STOL kit (Short Takeoff Or Landing), stabillator abrasion boots, turbocharger, intercooler, Long range tanks. It can carry a payload of 1000 lbs of passengers and baggage after the tanks have been filled, and travel over 1000 miles before refueling. A workhorse of a bush aircraft.
Cessna N756DW Stationaire TU 206G
This powerful single engine turbocharged bush plane can lift 1000lbs including six adults and baggage with full fuel payload of 80 gallons, and land in a distance of only 500-600 feet. This is important when operating out of short dirt runways in Baja such as El Buen Pastor, Pedrigal, Vizcaino, Rancho Magana, Meling Ranch, Campo Lorenzo, or other strips we have operated out of. An extremely safe and simple aircraft with proven reliability.
Cirrus SR22
This aircraft is owned and operated by Dr Kevin Baines, a JPL planetary scientist who donates his time for our missions. This is a 4 seat "glass panel" aircraft with a composite hull and a 3 bladed prop. This aircraft is not operating our of dirt airstrips now due to the restrictions of the owners, but is regularly used for teams into Ensenada and Tijuana.
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Michael Budincich, D.C. flys Cessna T210 N6402N Oregon based,Cessna TU206 Cessna 756DW EMT based
Kevin Baines, PhD, CFII flys Cessna TU206 756DW, Cessna R182 N2333C, Cirrus and other Piper singles and twins. Based at EMT. Owns a Cirrus 22 and Piper Meridian
George Hines flys Cessna R182 N2333C Currently out of area.
Hovannes Sarkissian flys Cessna 182, Cessna TU206 based at EMT
Grant Vorster,O.D. flys Cessna 172, Cessna 182 Based at Burmuda Dunes
Richard Smith flys our Cessna TU206G, along with Bonanzas, & C-182 based at EMT
Capt Jim Nielsen, American Airlines commercial pilot flys Piper 411 twin, Twin Commander, and Navion, and any other airplanes Based at Reid Hillview San Jose, and South County airport
Raymond Bouchereu, DC flys a Cessna T210 Based at La Verne-Brackett Field
Marc Haney, DDS, owns a Cessna 182 and currently is buillding time
John Smalldridge, CFI, A&P owns and operates a Cessna 182 and instructs out of El Monte, CA, and is a skilled auto repair shop owner and aircraft mechanic.
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New officers
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At our recent 2023 board meeting we elected Irma Cunningham, and Maria
Carvajal, as new board members. Maria has served in Mexico many years and
Irma has supported her husband Steve in his efforts on our board.
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Next Board of Directors mtg May 9, 2013
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List of Corporate officers and appointees
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<div><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Michael N "Dr Bud" Budincich, D.C.</span></strong> Founder, CEO, and President</div>
<div>626 792-3390 days <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </div>
<div><A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A></div>
<div><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Claudia Badano, CSR. Secretary</span></strong></div>
<div><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">626 618-4096</span></strong></div>
<div><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">[email protected] <br />
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Brian Russell, C.P.A</span>.</strong> Treasurer/Vice President</div>
<div><A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A></div>
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<div><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Manos Con Alas </span>(corporate mailing address)</strong></div>
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<div>Manos Con Alas Ministries</div>
<div>PO Box 937</div>
<div>Sierra Madre CA 91025-0937</div>
<div>United States</div></div>
<div><strong>626 622 8636 cell</strong></div>
<div><A HREF="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</A></div>
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<div><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Clay Steven "Stevo" Cunningham</span></strong> board member</div>
<div> <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> </div>
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<div><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">David Rodgers, CPA</span></strong> board member</div>
<div> <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></div>
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<div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Mike Yung, DDS dentist board member</span></div>
<div><span style="font-weight: bold;">626 823 7703</span></div>
<div><span style="font-weight: bold;">[email protected]</span></div>
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2019 Ministry letter
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Manos Con Alas
Ministries 2019 Ministry report
Dear Ministry partners and
volunteers,
Manos Con Alas Ministries (MCAM) had a rather active
year in Baja California serving in missions from one end of the Baja
Peninsula to the other. Early in the year we were approached by a ministry
that serves in missions worldwide in many countries. "His Healing Hands”
(HHH) wanted to partner with our group because of our deep connections in
northern Baja, and the dental and chiropractic services we have been
providing over the decades. HHH (Directed by Carl Dawson) is a medical
service group providing triage, blood pressure, diabetic screening, and
medication treatment & education, eyeglasses, and other medical
services. We joined our teams and offered together 4 different health
services.
We met with church leaders Pastor Jorge Moncada and
wife Nohemi and their board of First Church of the Nazarene in Maneadero
( Ensenada [MB1] ) [MB2] on January 18th, 2019 after
flying into Ensenada airport to plan a week long outreach that eventually
took place at two separate church locations about 10-15 miles apart. The
main church, and its sister southern more "church plant” in a much poorer
area. Planning resulted in hundreds being served at these two locations,
plus a day long outreach at the prison in Ensenada that following
July.
Between April 5th to April
13th Dr Budincich and wife Claudia flew in mission operated
aircraft to Cabo San Lucas airport to deliver eyeglasses, sunglasses, and
chiropractic portable tables for mission work there that week. We served
with other doctors of the Christian Chiropractic Association mission team
led by Dr Brad Zisch, and two other doctors Jacob Carraotta, and one other
DC. We performed treatment on April 7th, 9th,
10th, and the 11th t three different location
churches, two in very poor areas. Several hundred people were treated by
the three chiropractors there, and the wives assisted in dispensing
prescription eyewear and sunglasses to hundreds, partnering with Brian and
Jackie Ruple.
July 6th in the Ensenada prison was a
blessing to many prisoners, where 70 received chiropractic care in the
cell blocks by Dr Bud, and Dr BIll Weissman performed dentistry on at
least 13 prisoners with the equipment we purchased from Rotadent in
2018. The two dental operatories we purchased new were thanks to donors
among you who saw the vision to help those in need in Baja. July
8-12 were the joint clinics with HHH mentioned above. There were 5 full
days of dental care and eyeglasses, along with chiropractic from our MCAM
team, coupled with medical and prescription meds and reading lenses
provided by HHH. The evangelistic team of HHH led many to new hope in the
Lord.
On August 16-19 our mission aircraft and Dr Bud
joined the Mission Flight team at their clinic outreach in San Quintin
Baja to serve at two different sites. One permanent church site clinic in
San Quintin with Pastor Joel, and at a police station in Camalu (at the
invitation of the mayor of the town who also received
chiropractic).
In September on 9-19-19 to 9-22-19 our aircraft flew
eye doctors and clinical staff to serve with ministry partners "Colorado
Airlift Outreach” led by Rick Weaver of Montrose at the Hospital EL Buen
Pastor, landing on the Los Pinos airstrip. Los Pinos and its farm workers
grow and pick much of the labor intensive produce we consume here in
Southern California. The workers earn about $9-10/day or about 200
pesos. There were over 30 people on this combined eye surgical trip doing
31 eye surgeries.
Altogether five outreaches were offered
in 2019 with our volunteer doctors and your financial
support,
Thank you for helping us to serve so many with so
little funding. With a budget annually of about $10,000 in recent years,
it has been a challenge to pay for needed supplies, insurance, storage in
Baja for our permanent dental equipment and trucks that move our teams to
and from airports, motels, and clinics. Our aircraft are in need of
updated avionics to comply with FAA rules in 2020. Dental and eyeglasses
need to be purchased to give away. All of our services are at NO CHARGE
to those we serve.
Thank you and
may you be greatly blessed in 2020 as you give and serve
others.
Michael N
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Manos Con Alas
Ministries 2019 Ministry report
Dear Ministry partners and
volunteers,
Manos Con Alas Ministries (MCAM) had a rather active
year in Baja California serving in missions from one end of the Baja
Peninsula to the other. Early in the year we were approached by a ministry
that serves in missions worldwide in many countries. "His Healing Hands”
(HHH) wanted to partner with our group because of our deep connections in
northern Baja, and the dental and chiropractic services we have been
providing over the decades. HHH (Directed by Carl Dawson) is a medical
service group providing triage, blood pressure, diabetic screening, and
medication treatment & education, eyeglasses, and other medical
services. We joined our teams and offered together 4 different health
services.
We met with church leaders Pastor Jorge Moncada and
wife Nohemi and their board of First Church of the Nazarene in Maneadero
( Ensenada [MB1] ) [MB2] on January 18th, 2019 after
flying into Ensenada airport to plan a week long outreach that eventually
took place at two separate church locations about 10-15 miles apart. The
main church, and its sister southern more "church plant” in a much poorer
area. Planning resulted in hundreds being served at these two locations,
plus a day long outreach at the prison in Ensenada that following
July.
Between April 5th to April
13th Dr Budincich and wife Claudia flew in mission operated
aircraft to Cabo San Lucas airport to deliver eyeglasses, sunglasses, and
chiropractic portable tables for mission work there that week. We served
with other doctors of the Christian Chiropractic Association mission team
led by Dr Brad Zisch, and two other doctors Jacob Carraotta, and one other
DC. We performed treatment on April 7th, 9th,
10th, and the 11th t three different location
churches, two in very poor areas. Several hundred people were treated by
the three chiropractors there, and the wives assisted in dispensing
prescription eyewear and sunglasses to hundreds, partnering with Brian and
Jackie Ruple.
July 6th in the Ensenada prison was a
blessing to many prisoners, where 70 received chiropractic care in the
cell blocks by Dr Bud, and Dr BIll Weissman performed dentistry on at
least 13 prisoners with the equipment we purchased from Rotadent in
2018. The two dental operatories we purchased new were thanks to donors
among you who saw the vision to help those in need in Baja. July
8-12 were the joint clinics with HHH mentioned above. There were 5 full
days of dental care and eyeglasses, along with chiropractic from our MCAM
team, coupled with medical and prescription meds and reading lenses
provided by HHH. The evangelistic team of HHH led many to new hope in the
Lord.
On August 16-19 our mission aircraft and Dr Bud
joined the Mission Flight team at their clinic outreach in San Quintin
Baja to serve at two different sites. One permanent church site clinic in
San Quintin with Pastor Joel, and at a police station in Camalu (at the
invitation of the mayor of the town who also received
chiropractic).
In September on 9-19-19 to 9-22-19 our aircraft flew
eye doctors and clinical staff to serve with ministry partners "Colorado
Airlift Outreach” led by Rick Weaver of Montrose at the Hospital EL Buen
Pastor, landing on the Los Pinos airstrip. Los Pinos and its farm workers
grow and pick much of the labor intensive produce we consume here in
Southern California. The workers earn about $9-10/day or about 200
pesos. There were over 30 people on this combined eye surgical trip doing
31 eye surgeries.
Altogether five outreaches were offered
in 2019 with our volunteer doctors and your financial
support,
Thank you for helping us to serve so many with so
little funding. With a budget annually of about $10,000 in recent years,
it has been a challenge to pay for needed supplies, insurance, storage in
Baja for our permanent dental equipment and trucks that move our teams to
and from airports, motels, and clinics. Our aircraft are in need of
updated avionics to comply with FAA rules in 2020. Dental and eyeglasses
need to be purchased to give away. All of our services are at NO CHARGE
to those we serve.
Thank you and
may you be greatly blessed in 2020 as you give and serve
others.
Michael N
Budincich DC CEO Manos Con Alas Ministries
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Volunteers are needed from vaarious
specialties:
Pilots and volunteered aircraft to
carry our teams to Mexico
Medical Doctors, medical students,
PA's and RN's, medical assitants
Dentists and Dental
students, dental assistants
Chiropractors and chiropractic
students
Optometrists and Opticians
Translators
Child workers
Cooks to prepare
team meals
Musicians to lead worship
Exhorters
of the Word
Helpers willing to do dental assisting, optician
duties, and general tasks like sterilization.
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We are in need of people who can make calls to Drs, dentists,
chiropractors, nurses, optometrists, opticians, translators, and other
people that can help us in Mexico deliver services. Call Dr Kate on our
board, Lauri Morrill, or Dr Bud to see how you can help. See board of
directors page for contact emails and phone numbers.
We can always use people to come up with new fundraising ideas and
to take them from concept to reality with their effort and ideas. Non
profits always need an influx of capital ro run the programs and teams to
Mexico, Haiti, and other places we travel.
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RESOURCES FOR SPANISH LEARNING
TITLE OF MATERIAL
DESCIPTION OF MATERIAL
WHERE CAN YOU OBTAIN THE MATERIAL
COST
1. Rosetta
Stone
It will help you to
comprehend Spanish in the
four areas of language
learning: listening, reading
speaking and writing. It has
interactive CD’s that you use
on your computer.
www.RosettaStone.
com
$195 up
to
$499.
2. Alcance
This conversational Spanish
course offers easy to follow
lessons that teach the basics
of Spanish. There are
courses that focus on sharing
your faith in Spanish, for
Healthcare Professionals,
Labor & Delivery, and also
Dental Professionals. There
are CD’s to listen to and
notebooks and flash cards.
www.seeinvases.com
Each
course
is from
$34.50
and up.
3."Spanish for Dummies"
This is a good basic book for
the beginner Spanish learner.
It covers basic information
to help get you started in
learning Spanish. It
includes has a CD.
www.amazon.com
New
Book:
$24.99
but on
Amazon
you can
find it
lower.
SPANISH MATERIAL
USEFUL SPANISH PHRASES
Hello Hola!
Good morning Buenos días
Good afternoon Buenas tardes
Good night Buenas noches
Do you speak English? Habla usted inglés?
I don't understand No entiendo
My name is ______ Me llamo _______
What is your name? Como se llama usted?
I'm please to meet you Gusto en conocerle
How are you? Como está usted?
I'm fine, and you? Muy bien, y usted?
I'm hungry/thirsty Tengo hambre/sed
I fell sick Me siento mal
I'm tired Estoy cansado
Is there a bathroom here? Hay un baño aqui?
Where? Donde?
When? Cuando?
What? (How's that?) Como?
Attention please Atención por favor
Thank you Gracias
You're welcome De nada
Stand up everyone Pónganse de pie
Let's sing Vamos a cantar
Let's play a game Vamos a jugar un juego
Do you (pl.) want to play? Quieren jugar?
Make a circle Hagan un círculo
Join hands Todos tomense las manos
Come here everybody! Vénganse!
Run! Córrele!
We're going to pray Vamos a orar
Do you like it? Le gusta?
I don't know No sé
Left Izquierda
Right Derecha
Where do you live? Donde vive usted?
Is it very far? Está muy lejos?
Goodbye Adiós
See you later Hasta luego
God bless you Dios le bendiga
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Basic Vocabulary:
Days of the week Colors Months of the year
Monday------------ Lunes Red ------------- Rojo January---------Enero
Tuesday------------ Martes Green------------- -Verde February------ Febrero
Wendsday---------- Miercoles Yellow------------ Amarillo March----------Marzo
Thursday---------- Jueves Blue -------------Azul Abril ---------Abril
Friday ------------ Viernes Black-------------- Negro May ---------Mayo
Saturday---------- -Sabado White-------------- Blanco June ---------Junio
Sunday-------------Domingo July ---------Julio
August-------- Agosto
September----- Septiembre
October--------Octubre
November---- Noviembre
Diciembre----- Diciembre
Basic words and phrases
Now Ahora Maybe Es posible
And Y Or O
Later Mas tarde Sometimes A veces
Always Siempre Never Nunca
The same Igual Here Aqui
There Alli Also Tambien
Again Otra vez A long time Mucho tiempo
Good Bueno Bad Mal
Well Bien Better Mejor
Worse Peor What Que
Which Cual How many-How much? Cuanto
When Cuando Big Grande
Little, small poquito, pequeño Many, a lot Mucho
Today Ahora Yesterday Ayer
Tomorrow Mañana Other Otro
Minute Minuto Hour Hora
Day Dia Week Semana
Month Mes Year Año
But Pero Because Porque
Why Porqué?
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SPANISH FOR MEDICAL PERSONNEL
The following is material created for Medical personnel who will need the basic vocabulary for a
Medical exam. Most of these questions can be answered with a YES or NO, but is also important
that you memorize the body parts and a basic conversation. You can introduce yourself with the
following paragraph.
English Translation:
Hello. I am a paramedic (firefighter, nurse, doctor). I want to help you. I do not speak Spanish. I
will ask you some questions but I will not be able to understand your spoken answers. Please try
to respond as much as possible with a Yes or No. Thank you.
Spanish translation:
Hola. Soy paramedico (bombero, enfermera, doctor, medico). Quiero ayudarle. Yo no hablo
español, pero voy a hacerle unas preguntas. No voy a entender todas sus respuestas, por favor
trate de responder lo mas possible disiendo Si Y No. Gracias.
English Spanish
Examination Questions
* Good Morning Buenos Dias
* What is your name? ¿Cómo se llama?
* How old are you? ¿Cuantos años tiene?
* Do you understand me? ¿Me entiende?
*Can you speak more slowly please? ¿Por favor, puede hablar más despacio?
*How do you feel? ¿Cómo se siente?
* Good Bien
* Bad Mal
* So, So Mas o menos
* Sit down, please. Siéntese por favor.
* I am going to take your temperature Voy a tomarle la temperatura
* I am going to take your blood pressure Voy a tomarle la presion sanguinea
* Let me feel your pulse Déjeme tomarle el pulso
* Have you slept well? ¿Ha dormido usted bien?
*Do you have any difficulty breathing? ¿Tiene dificultad al respirar?
*Have you lost weight? ¿A perdido Ud. peso?
*When did this illness begin? ¿Cuándo empezó esta enfermedad?
* Did you take anything for it? ¿Tomó algo para mejorarla?
* Are you subject to them? ¿Le sucede a menudo?
* We are going to examine you Vamos a examinarle
* Sit here please. Siéntese usted aquí, por favor.
* Please lie down Acuéstese por favor
* Relax Relájese usted
* Inhale Respire usted
* Exhale Exhale
* Cough Tosa
* Again, please Otra vez por favor
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HISTORY
* Have you had chest pain? ¿Ha tenido dolor del pecho?
* …heart problems? ¿Ha tenido problemas del corazón?
* Are you diabetic? ¿Tiene diabétes?
* Any known allergies? ¿Tiene alergias?
* What medications do you take? ¿Qué medicamentos tomas?
* Have you been drinking? ¿Ha estado bebiendo?
* Have you used drugs? ¿Ha tomado usted drogas?
* Are you pregnant? ¿Estas embarazada?
MENTAL ORIENTATION
* Wake up sir/ madam. Despiértate, señor/ señora.
* Listen Escúchame.
* Were you unconscious? ¿Estuvo inconsciente?
* Move your fingers and toes. Muevea sus dedos y dedos del pies.
* What day is today? ¿Qué día es hoy?
* Where is this/ are you? ¿Dónde está?
* What is your telephone number? ¿Cuál es el numero de teléfono?
* What is your address? ¿Cuál es su dirección?
* When is your birthday? ¿Cuándo es tu cumpleaños?
PAIN
* Do you have any pain? ¿Tiene dolor?
* Where does it hurt? ¿Dónde le duele?
* Do you have any pain here? ¿Le duele aquí?
* Do you have pain in your side? ¿Le duele el costado?
* Show me where Enséñeme donde
* What did you fell initially? ¿Qué sentía cuando empezo?
* Shooting pains? ¿Dolores agudos?
* Is it worse now? ¿Está peor ahora?
* Does it still pain you? ¿Le duele todavía?
* Have you had this pain before? ¿En otra ocasión tenia este dolor?
* How long ago? ¿Hace cuanto tiempo?
HEAD
* How does your head feel? ¿Cómo siente la cabeza?
* Your memory? ¿Su memoria?
* Is it good? ¿Es buena?
* Did you fall and how did you fall? ¿Se cayó y como se cayó?
* Did you faint? ¿Se desmayo?
* Have you ever had fainting spells? ¿Ha tenido desmayos alguna vez?
EARS
* Do you have ringing in the ears? ¿Le pitan los oidos?
* Do you have discharge from the ears? ¿Le supuran los oidos?
* The hearing El oido
* Is it affected? ¿Está afectado?
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EYES
*
Look up Mire para arriba
* Look down Mire para abajo
* Look toward your nose Mire la nariz
* Can you see clearly ¿Puede ver claramente?
* Do your eyes water a good deal? ¿Le lagrimean mucho los ojos?
* Did anything get into your eye? ¿Le entro algo en el ojo?
* Do you sometimes see things double? ¿Ve las cosas dobles algunas veces?
* Does the eyeball feel as it was swollen? ¿Le parece que el ojo esta hinchado?
* Look down Mire para abajo
* Look toward your nose Mire la nariz
* Can you see clearly ¿Puede ver claramente?
* Do your eyes water a good deal? ¿Le lagrimean mucho los ojos?
* Did anything get into your eye? ¿Le entro algo en el ojo?
* Do you sometimes see things double? ¿Ve las cosas dobles algunas veces?
* Does the eyeball feel as it was swollen? ¿Le parece que el ojo esta hinchado?
Look up Mire para arriba
* Look down Mire para abajo
* Look toward your nose Mire la nariz
* Can you see clearly ¿Puede ver claramente?
* Do your eyes water a good deal? ¿Le lagrimean mucho los ojos?
* Did anything get into your eye? ¿Le entro algo en el ojo?
* Do you sometimes see things double? ¿Ve las cosas dobles algunas veces?
* Does the eyeball feel as it was swollen? ¿Le parece que el ojo esta hinchado?
THROAT AND MOUTH
* Cough Tosa
* Cough again Tosa otravez.
* Open your mouth Habra la boca
* Does it hurt you to open your mouth? ¿Le duele al abrir la boca?
* Since when do you cough? ¿Desde cuando tose usted?
* Take a deep breath Respire profundamente
* Do you expectorate much? ¿Escupe usted mucho?
* What is the color of your expectorations? ¿De que color es lo que escupe?
* Does your tongue feel swollen? ¿Siente Ud. la lengua hinchada?
* Do you have a sore throat? ¿Le duele la garganta?
* Does it hurt to swallow? ¿Le duele al tragar?
*Trouble breathing dificultad en respirar
*Weakness debil
*Asthma asma
*Does the pain increase when you breathe? ¿Se aumenta el dolor cuando respira?
*Breathe deeply through your mouth. Respire profundo por la boca.
*Breathe slowly Respire despacio.
ARMS AND HANDS
* Let me see your hand? Enseñeme la mano
* Do you have no power on it? ¿No tiene fuerza en la mano?
* Grasp my hand Apriete mi mano
* Does your arm feel paralyzed? ¿Siente su brazo paralizado?
* Raise your arm Levante el brazo
* Since when is your arm so powerless? ¿Desde cuando no tiene fuerza en el brazo?
GASTROINTESTINAL
* Do you have stomach cramps? ¿Tiene calambres en el estomago?
* Since when is your tongue that color? ¿Desde cuando tiene la lengua de ese color?
* Do you have pain in the pit of your stomach? ¿Tiene dolor en la boca del estomago?
* Nausea Náusea
* Does eating make you vomit? ¿El comer le hace vomitar?
* Do you need to vomit? ¿Necesita vomitar?
* How are your stools? ¿Cómo son sus defecaciones?
* Have you noticed their color? ¿Se ha fijado en el color?
* Are you constipated? ¿Esta estreñido?
* Do you have diarrea? ¿Tiene diarrea?
* Do you pass any blood? ¿Con sangre?
* Have you vomited? ¿A vomitado?
* Do you vomit blood? ¿Vomita sangre?
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KIDNEYS
* Do you have any difficulty passing water? ¿Tiene dificultad en orinar?
* Do you pass water involuntarily? ¿Orina sin querer?
* Are any of your limbs swollen? ¿Están hinchados alguno de sus miembros?
* How long have they been swollen like this? ¿Desde cuando están hinchados así?
* Were they ever swollen before? ¿Han estado hinchados alguna vez antes?
TREATMENT --- GENERAL
* Please don’t move Por favor, no se mueve.
* It is nothing serious No es nada grave
* You will get better Usted se mejorará
* Do exactly as I tell you Haga exactamente lo que le digo
* Do you want to go to the hospital? ¿Se quiere ir al hospital?
* You must go to the hospital. Tiene que ir al hospital.
* We’re going to give you oxygen. Vamos a darle oxigeno.
* We’re going to give you a shot. Vamos a darle una inyección.
OPERATION
* An operation will be necessary Tendrá que operarse
* We will operate... Le operaremos
Miscellaneous Vocabulary
El cerebro Brain La mejilla cheek
La mandíbula jaw El labio lip
La boca mouth El cuello neck
La nariz nose Los dientes teeth
El seno sinus La lengua tongue
El oído inner ear El ojo eye
Los lentes eyeglasses La frente forehead
El cabello hair El cuero cabelludo scalp
La barba chin La garganta throat
La sien temple Los huesos bones
La espalda back El brazo arm
El codo elbow La mano hand
El dedo finger El tobillo ankle
El pie foot La cadera hip
La rodilla knee La pierna leg
La pelvis pelvis Las costillas ribs
El hombro shoulder La espina dorsal spine
El abdomen abdomen Cáncer cancer
El pecho chest La droga drug
La fractura fracture Alta presión de sangre hypertension
Los pulmones lungs La medicina medicine
La cabeza head El corazón heart
Ayudar to help El pené penis
La Camilla stretcher Ataque de parálisis stroke
La vagina vagina La muñeca wrist
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TRANSLATION TIPS-PREPARATION FOR THE INTERPRETER
1. Familiarize yourself with the material you will be translating.
2. Do not underestimate the intelligence of the audience. Education and wealth do not
determine a persons ability to understand.
3. Practice interpreting everyday conversations to get used to the mental process of hearing,
remembering and interpreting.
4. Use normal facial expressions and body motions to convey the thoughts expressed by the
speaker. You are the visual and verbal representation of the speaker's thoughts and feelings.
5. Use complete sentences or phrases whenever possible so that your audience is not left
"hanging" for the rest of the thought.
6. Convey the total idea rather than a word for word translation.
7. Never translate by saying "He said... (El dice que ...)." You are the speaker's voice - just say
it!
8. Non-Spanish speaking members of the medical team will be looking for guidance. Both
Americans and Mexicans will look to you to break the language/cultural barrier.
1. Recommended English/Spanish Dictionary:
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary
By Glenn T. Rogers, M.D.
Published by McGraw-Hill
Copyright 1997
2. You also may want to check out www.transparent.com
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SUGGESTED PACKING LIST
___ Appropriate clothing (See Dress code.)
___ Pen, paper, journal, Bible
___ Flashlight
___ Sleeping bag/ pillow
___ Practical shoes (Closed toe sandals/tennis shoes are recommended.)
___ Washcloth and towel
___ Personal toilet articles
___Peptobismol/Imodium AD
___ Chapstick, insect repellant, sunscreen
___ Glasses (People who wear contact lenses should bring their glasses also,
due to wind & dust.)
___ Sunglasses
___ Spending money
___ Spanish/English Dictionary
___ Camera and film
___ Passport or Birth Certificate
___ Professional License (if applicable)
___ Stethoscope (if applicable)
___ Shower Shoes
___ Water/ Sport Bottle
___ Hand wipes/ hand sanitizer
___ Wide Brim Hat
___ A Roll of Toilet Paper
___ Lots of Love, Joy, & Peace, Proper Attitude
**Please Pack as lightly as possible using the smallest possible soft bag!
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TO DO LIST
___ Find prayer partners in your home church to pray for you and your particular tasks while you are in Mexico.
____ Study Spanish. Any level of Spanish is helpful, but not required. We suggest you study the Spanish phrases in this manual and be able to use as many as possible. Some suggested websites are
www.transparent.com
,
www.tldownload.com
,
www.smartphrase.com/Spanish/sp
promunciation.shtml www.smartphrase.comspanishsp >
promunciation.shtml
____ Prepare yourself spiritually, before you leave. We suggest a short-term missions guide
"Before you Pack Your Bag, Prepare Your Heart," Cindy Judge. Campfire Resources, Inc. 100W. Roosevelt, Suite B6, Wheaton, IL 60187 or at
[email protected]
[email protected]
___ Work on raising support and/ or donations. Call the office for a list of needed donations.
___ Arrange transportation to the starting point.
___ Send in the following forms:
___ Familiarize yourself with the history of Mexico and the area where you will be.
____ Send in any funds due.
____ Have the following in hand on arrival. You will need to have your papers in order and
with you at all times. This is especially important when returning to the U.S.
Passport, do not leave for Mexico without it.
Medical Release Form
Appropriate phone numbers
___ Arrange transportation to the starting point.
___ Send in the following forms:
___ Familiarize yourself with the history of Mexico and the area where you will be.
____ Send in any funds due.
____ Have the following in hand on arrival. You will need to have your papers in order and
with you at all times. This is especially important when returning to the U.S.
Passport, do not leave for Mexico without it.
Medical Release Form
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Fly-In Team Manual
Sharing God’s Love in Mexico
Manos Con Alas Ministries, Inc.
1250 E Walnut Ave Pasadena, CA 91106
626 893 3025
E-Mail: [email protected]
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TRAVELING IN MEXICO
What Papers Are Necessary for Travel in Mexico? 3
Is it Dangerous to Travel in Mexico? 3
What about Insurance and Changing Money? 3
Are Immunizations Required? 4
In Case of Emergency 4
Flying in a small aircraft 4
SERVING IN MEXICO
Guidelines 5
Proper Attitude 5
Conduct 5-6
Dress Code 6
CROSS CULTURAL CONSIDERATIONS
Cross Cultural Perspective 7
Cultural Factors of Mexico 8
Courtesies and Manners 9
Cultural Medical Considerations 10-11
SPANISH MATERIAL
Resources for Spanish Learning 12
Useful Spanish Phrases 13
Basic Vocabulary 14
Spanish for Medical Personnel 15-18
Translation Tips 19
PREPARATIONS
Packing List 20
To Do List 21
Final Suggestions 22
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TRAVELING IN MEXICO
WHAT PAPERS ARE NECESSARY FOR TRAVEL IN MEXICO?
All FLY-IN team members
must
carry proof of citizenship at all times. (We suggest
either a passport or a notarized copy of your birth certificate with a photo ID.) It is also
suggested that you carry a copy of your passport with you in a separate location as well
as leave one copy of your passport at home. You must also have the original Consent forMedical Treatment form with you
either a passport or a notarized copy of your birth certificate with a photo ID.) It is also
suggested that you carry a copy of your passport with you in a separate location as well
as leave one copy of your passport at home. You must also have the original Consent forMedical Treatment form with you
at all times while in Mexico.
You will need topurchase a VISA, also known as a Tourist Card, when you check into the country. This will cost approximately $25 US dollars.
For information on how to obtain a passport go to
(
http://www.travel.state.gov
).
For information on how to obtain a passport go to
(
http://www.travel.state.gov
).
For information on how to obtain a passport go to
(
http://www.travel.state.gov
).
Approximate cost for a passport if you haven’t applied before is $100.
NON-USA & NON-CANADIAN CITIZENS
Non US and Non Canadian Citizens
must
acquire a visa from a Mexican
consulate before entering Mexico. Check with the consulate well in advance ofyour planned date of travel, as some nationalities require authorization fromMexico City or may not be allowed at all.
consulate before entering Mexico. Check with the consulate well in advance ofyour planned date of travel, as some nationalities require authorization fromMexico City or may not be allowed at all.
IS IT DANGEROUS TO TRAVEL IN MEXICO?
Travel in Mexico carries no more inherent risk than traveling in the United States.
Driving is different than what you are probably used to. For example, left hand turning signals can have three different meanings depending on when and where they are used.
There are armed checkpoints to look for guns and drugs. These checkpoints do not pose a threat and should not be viewed as harassment. Petty thievery is fairly common in
Mexico so please leave valuables at home. Cameras and money should be kept securedand out of site at all times.
For aircraft, it is important that the Pilot-in-Command have all the necessary paperworkfor the aircraft, pilot credentials, and knowledge of flight plans and border crossing procedures for legal aircraft travel in a foreign country. This information is readily available from your flight coordinator or the Mexican Medical office.
Websites to look at are
http://www.bajanet.com
or
http://www.cia.gov
and do a search for
Mexico.
Mexico.
WHAT ABOUT INSURANCE?
Should you rent a vehicle or drive your own car (or any form of motorized vehicle- i.e. boat, plane, motorcycle, jet ski etc.) it is your responsibility to have liability or fullcoverage vehicle insurance for Mexico and the US. This insurance is required for travel in Mexico. US insurance is not valid in Mexico. Insurance is available at border areas or via FAX. Pilots should check with their insurance agent to secure Mexican insurance before departure.
Medical Insurance- Check with your insurance company to see if you are covered out of the country. If you are not covered short term travel medical insurance should be purchased.
WHAT ABOUT CHANGING MONEY?
Please do not bring bills larger than 20's because it is very difficult to get change. Do not bring travelers checks to be used in Mexico as there are very few places that will change them for you. Small bills should be brought for personal use. Most merchants in Mexico
will
accept US bills, but if you prefer US dollars can be exchanged for Mexican pesos.
will
accept US bills, but if you prefer US dollars can be exchanged for Mexican pesos.
ARE IMMUNIZATIONS REQUIRED?
No immunizations are required to travel in Mexico, but members may want to get a tetanus booster. You can call Mexican Medical one month prior to you scheduled arrival to see if we have any knowledge of any epidemics in the area in which you will beserving. You may want to contact the U.S. State Department for current information concerning your ministry area at
http://travel.state.gov
and do a search for Mexico. You may also want to check out
http://www.cdc.gov/travel
.
http://travel.state.gov
and do a search for Mexico. You may also want to check out
http://www.cdc.gov/travel
.
WHAT ABOUT CONTACT IN CASE OF EMERGENCY?
If an emergency arises back home, in which you must get in touch with an individual in Mexico, you may contact our office in Pasadena 626 577 8096. Our office hours are 9:00 - 5:00,Monday through Friday. We do have an emergency number for our sister organization that runs many mission sites, Mexican Medical 619 463 4777. However it isusually a message number.
This is reserved for
EMERGENCIES ONLY.
Please be sure to leave the Mexican Medical phone number at home along with the name of the site you are going to. This will expedite finding you in case of an emergency.
EMERGENCIES ONLY.
Please be sure to leave the Mexican Medical phone number at home along with the name of the site you are going to. This will expedite finding you in case of an emergency.
There may not be access to phones while you are in Mexico depending on the mission where you are serving. It is suggested that you tell your friends and family that no news is good news. You can contact them as soon as you return to the U.S.A. Cell phone service, even though you may have international capability with your service provider, inthe Baja area of Mexico, is very "spotty" and expensive (about $2.00 per minute). So, it is recommended that you not plan on using your cell phone for communication.
EMERGENCIES ONLY.
Please be sure to leave the Mexican Medical phone number at home along with the name of the site you are going to. This will expedite finding you in case of an emergency.
There may not be access to phones while you are in Mexico depending on the mission where you are serving. It is suggested that you tell your friends and family that no news is good news. You can contact them as soon as you return to the U.S.A. Cell phone service, even though you may have international capability with your service provider, inthe Baja area of Mexico, is very "spotty" and expensive (about $2.00 per minute). So, it is recommended that you not plan on using your cell phone for communication.
WHAT ABOUT FLYING IN A SMALL AIRCRAFT?
If you are flying in a 4-6 seater airplane, as with any form of transportation, you are assuming certain risks, however your safety is of utmost concern to us. Please be advised that it is the sole responsibility of the pilot-in-command to determine if the weather conditions present or forecast are safe enough to warrant the flight. Mission aircraft are generally not equipped with deicing and thunderstorm avoidance radar and most are single engine aircraft. There is a possibility that the departure and /or the return flight(s) may be delayed, postponed or completely canceled to assure safe operations. Each passenger should recognize that such delays may occur and should prepare for such a possibility with home or work.
These planes are limited in the amount of weight they can take.
PLEASE
pack as lightly as possible using a soft duffle type of bag. Your full personal bag (including sleeping bag) should weigh no more than 20 pounds in order to have sufficient room/weight for equipment and supplies. If you can bring 10 lbs. even better for safety.
PLEASE
pack as lightly as possible using a soft duffle type of bag. Your full personal bag (including sleeping bag) should weigh no more than 20 pounds in order to have sufficient room/weight for equipment and supplies. If you can bring 10 lbs. even better for safety.
La Esperanza flights:
These flights are offered through various private pilots. We will put you in contact with the flight coordinator for your team. The flight coordinator will notify you of your airport of departure.
PLEASE
pack as lightly as possible using a soft duffle type of bag. Your full personal bag (including sleeping bag) should weigh no more than 20 pounds in order to have sufficient room/weight for equipment and supplies. If you can bring 10 lbs. even better for safety.
La Esperanza flights:
These flights are offered through various private pilots. We will put you in contact with the flight coordinator for your team. The flight coordinator will notify you of your airport of departure.
These flights are offered through various private pilots. We will put you in contact with the flight coordinator for your team. The flight coordinator will notify you of your airport of departure.
Loreto teams:
Starting in January 2006 all Loreto participants are asked to use a commercial flight. Aero Mexico and Alaska airlines service the Loreto (LOR) airport. There may be occational flights from EL Monte to Loreto direct by our pilot director.
Starting in January 2006 all Loreto participants are asked to use a commercial flight. Aero Mexico and Alaska airlines service the Loreto (LOR) airport. There may be occational flights from EL Monte to Loreto direct by our pilot director.
San Vicente Teams:
For this team you will need to fly in a private aircraft to Ensenada or on to the San Vincente valley directly to Rancho Llano Colorado airstrip, 7 miles south of the town of San Vincente. From San Diego International (SAN), ground transportation will be used to get you to the Brown Field airport (KSDM) so your private plane can pick you up there on the way to Ensenada or Tijuana enroute to the clinic site in San Vicente. A taxi or super shuttle will be needed each way if local ministry partners are not available to drive you to the pick up airport.
For this team you will need to fly in a private aircraft to Ensenada or on to the San Vincente valley directly to Rancho Llano Colorado airstrip, 7 miles south of the town of San Vincente. From San Diego International (SAN), ground transportation will be used to get you to the Brown Field airport (KSDM) so your private plane can pick you up there on the way to Ensenada or Tijuana enroute to the clinic site in San Vicente. A taxi or super shuttle will be needed each way if local ministry partners are not available to drive you to the pick up airport.
SERVING IN MEXICO
GUIDELINES
Realizing that everyone goes to Mexico with different goals, motivations, and spiritual backgrounds, we submit the following in an effort to make the most of your time in Mexico. We trust that you will take these guidelines seriously and come with a proper, team-player attitude. The Mexican churches we work with dictate many of our guidelines to us. It is our desire to encourage them within their cultural setting and not to enforce or push our culture on them, after all we are guests in their country. With this in mind the following is submitted to you.
PROPER ATTITUDE
"
... your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus." Philippians 2:5
... your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus." Philippians 2:5
Fully committed to Christ and to each other.
Unselfish spirit.
Commit your energies and priorities to serving God and others.
Lay aside your desires for fun, relaxation and personal ego. This is not avacation or camp.
Have a positive outlook for learning from the Mexican people.
Be willing to learn something new about yourself and the world.
Be adaptable. You may have to exist in conditions that you do not enjoy.
Be flexible. You may have to work next to someone you may not like.
Do all things without complaining.
Be willing to do anything and look out for the needs of each other.
Be thankful God sent you.
CONDUCT
The people of Mexico form an opinion of Christianity on what they see in you; therefore, as individuals and as a group it is important to conduct yourselves in a godly manner.
Have positive spirit.
Group unity.
An exemplary Christian lifestyle.
Loud and boisterous demonstrations of enthusiasm are not appropriate in Mexico.
Be conscious of the impression your group will make.
Loud music, Christian or secular, can be offensive. Tape players, CD, IPODS, and are allowed, but not suggested. They can be played very quietly in the dorm.
Do not descend upon an event like a group of tourist taking snap shots of everything. One designated photographer for an event is okay with the approval of the FLY-IN team leader. Ask your leader about picture taking in the local area.
Although some of these activities are permissible for Christians here, they are not permissible for Mexican Christians so please refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages, using tobacco products, and social dancing during your stay.
Male/Female Relationships
Male/Female Relationships
Among unmarried couples hand holding, kissing or other public displays of affection are not acceptable in Mexico. (Group members must refrain from this type of activity while in Mexico.)
Females must not go anywhere alone - always in groups.
Males and females must not go off together as a couple (Mexicans consider this a very suspicious action.)
Females must not flirt or give encouragement, in dress or manner, to Mexican males.
DRESS CODE
Avoid a sloppy appearance.
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From Dave Johnson November 2007
The MDU (mobile dental unit) is stocked very well for the dentists. Of course there are times we may be short of specific items but over all God has provided supplies very well. Dentists are able to come and do most procedures with the supplies in stock. (Amalgam, Composite, Extractions, Cleanings and even an occasional Root Canal) Many dentists like their own hand pieces so we encourage dentist to bring their own. We do have two high speed and one low speed hand piece on the MDU. The MDU also has a dental x-ray unit for use when needed.
We have and will continue to use some of the funds to purchase supplies (medicine and medical equipment) for the medical staff who serve with us in San Vicente. I have the same problem you have in bringing drugs across the border. I can not afford to lose my car and pay fines over such things as drugs. As I wrote earlier we do have a fair supply of Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Amoxicillin, and to a lesser degree a variety of other treatment meds. I am very willing to use some of the funds to purchase needed meds but I am not a medical person and need some assistance to know the meds most needed by the Doc's. We do find that each doctor has different favorite meds they like to use. We also purchae all meds in Mexico.
We do need to have some funds for the mission base for on going expenses. (City water, electrical service, taxes, improvements and repairs to the mission base.) I believe God has allowed our base to make tremendous progress since we arrived but there is still much work needed to make the base more comfortable for teams and even for us. We live in an old RV which many people have said they would not live in but we are very content. We do have plans for a mission house which will belong to Mex Med and will allow a family to live in when we leave at some point in the future. We plan to be here for several more years and will only move on when God directs and/or we are not physically able to serve in this ministry.
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Dave and Lynne Johnson
Full Time Missionaries
San Vicente
Mission Base
Items on site
for groups to use in food preparation
2-Standard Size Kitchen Refrigerator
1-Small Chest Freezer
1-Cooking Range w/Oven (30” 4-burner gas)
1-Electric Roaster (‘Nesco’ 18 Quart Oven Roaster)
1-Bar-B-Que (large ‘540 sq in’ Cooking area, must bring briquettes)
1-Small Microwave
1-12 cup Drip Coffee Maker
1-42 cup Coffee Urn
1-4 Toaster (4 slice)
3-13.5” x 11.5” x 5.5” Dish Washing Tubs (White)
1-13.0” x 9.5” x 5.0” Dish Washing Tubs (Blue)
1-2 Cup Plastic Measuring Cup
1-Can Opener
1-12” Colander
1-11” Colander
1-Strainer (8”)
4-14” Frying Pans w/lids
1-12” Frying Pan (Teflon Coated)
1-Griddle (for use on top of range burners)
4-Cookie Sheets
3-Stock Pots (Thin walled- best used for water based cooking)
1-Stock Pot (12 Quart)
1-Cutting Board
1 Set Serilite Bowls with lids (1-12”, 1-10”, 1-7”)
3-Mixing/Serving Plastic Bowls (8.5”, 7.5”, 6.5”)
4-Plastic Serving Trays (17.5”)
5-Kitchen Knives (1-Bread, 2-Paring, 1-Long Wide Blade, 1-Long Narrow Blade)
--An assortment of serving utensils
*Please plan to bring the following disposable items for our use while serving in San Vicente:
-Plastic Trash Bags (33 gal. or larger & 7-10 gal.),
-Paper Towels, Napkins, Toilet Paper
-Any other disposable products you wish to use like paper plates, plastic eating utensils, and etc.
*Any Item which you wish to use not listed on the list will need to be brought with your team. No other items are available at this location.
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Thank you to all who donated to the MDU dental trailer project. The MDU
is nearly completed and the last minute things to be done are going
smoothly with same help from our team going on this trip. Many dental
supplies are needed like novocaine, antibiotics, 2x2s, cotton rolls, Xray
chemistry in containers, op trays, impression materials, neck chains for
bibs, bibs, gloves in all sizes, head lamps, probes and prophy instruments,
mirrors, impression material trays for impressions, amalgum, amalgumator,
bonding materials and bonding light, and other daily dental needs like
cements, floss, toothbrushes, dentifrices, and mouth rinses.
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Manos Con Alas Ministries has no paid staff. All board members, pilots, doctors, and general volunters are unpaid. Team members who fly to Mexico and other places with our outreaches must pay their own way, and there is virtually no "profit" built into the mission fees paid. What you pay for a trip to Baja is what it costs to send you. The ministry is totally supported by the gifts of volunteers and faithful "senders".
You may donate tax free to Manos Con Alas Ministries only by check at this time, as our credit card donation capability is not online yet.
This ministry is a Federal and CA state official 501c3 corporation. You will receive a tax receipt for all monies given whether for your travel to the mission field with our teams, or just want to support us in our work. The fuel and maintenance of our two mission aircraft is costly, so your donations make a big difference. We own and operate three mission cars in Mexico, and a mobile dental clinic on wheels (MDU) that are US and Mexican insured that are based in Popotla Rosarito Baja, and two additional mission cars at the US border at Otay Mesa (Brown Field Airport).
2013 was a improved year for donations, but our increased expenditures on the construction and outfitting of the new dental MDU took up most of our savings. We would appreciate your looking into your budgets for considering a regular monthly or quarterly gift to help defray ongoing operating costs, to send medical, dental, and chiropractic students, low income volunteers, and short term mission team members, to help with our service and outreach.
Send to:
MCAM (Manos Con Alas Ministries)
c/o Brian Russell, CPA Treasurer
1250 E Walnut Ave ste 122
Pasadena, CA 01106
626 577 8096
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WAIVER AND LIABILITY RELEASE BY
"MANOS
CON ALAS MINISTRIES" VOLUNTEER
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THIS DOCUMENT AFFECTS IMPORTANT RIGHTS – PLEASE
READ CAREFULLY
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1. MCAM - An All Volunteer
Organization.
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Manos Con Alas Ministries (MCAM) is a
non-profit, religious, 501c(3) corporation that provides free medical and
dental services for indigent persons in the State of Baja California Sur
and (BCN) Norte, Mexico, and other areas and countries, through personnel
that volunteer their time and services. Because of the remote locations of the clinics
through which MCAM dispenses its services, most transportation to and from
the clinic sites is provided by charitable owner pilots of private aircraft
who volunteer their time and aircraft. I understand that instead of flying with MCAM
volunteer pilots, I may make my own arrangements for transportation to the
MCAM clinics by private or public air or surface transportation.
2.
Assumption of Risk.
I understand that traveling to and from
Mexico, and in particular
traveling in private aircraft, necessarily entails a risk of grave bodily
injury or death from pilot error or other circumstances. Private aircraft
flights can crash from mechanical failure, negligent maintenance, range and
altitude limitations of aircraft, defects in runways and unimproved landing
strips, interference by wildlife, limited or non-existent air traffic
control and radar coverage in Mexico, limited approach procedures to
controlled airports, lack of instrument approach and departure procedures
at airports of use in Mexico, limited or non-existent search and rescue in
Mexico, unfavorable weather or terrain conditions, latent defects in
aircraft or other modes of transportation such as van, bus, train, or car, the possibility of
contaminated fuel, hostile environment or government activities, terrorist
acts, lack of sufficient security for aircraft and personnel, or other
causes, or a combination of causes. I expressly agree to assume the risks inherent
in travel to, from, and within
Mexico, and other
countries by private aircraft or otherwise.
3. No MCAM
Insurance.
I
understand and acknowledge that MCAM maintains no insurance. It has neither liability nor workers’ compensation
insurance.
Further, I understand and acknowledge that MCAM’s directors and
officers may be immune to suit and that, other than the insurance carried
by the MCAM volunteer pilot with whom I travel, there will be no other
funds from which to recover in the event of an aircraft or vehicular
accident.
4. Volunteer Pilot
Insurance.
I understand and acknowledge that MCAM requires
its volunteer pilots to have a minimum of $1 million aircraft liability
insurance per aircraft accident, with sub-limits no less than $100,000 per
passenger I understand and
acknowledge that the liability insurance carried by the MCAM volunteer
pilot with whom I travel will be the sole source of recovery available to
me and my survivors in the event of an accident in which I sustain injuries
or death.
5. MCAM Volunteer Pilot - The Final Authority As
to The Safety of The Flight.
I understand and acknowledge
that for practical reasons, MCAM may introduce me to a volunteer pilot for
the purpose of flying to
Mexico on a MCAM mission, but
that MCAM makes no representations or warranties of the pilot’s experience
or qualifications.
While MCAM requires its volunteer pilots to have adequate flight
experience, and
strongly
suggests an
instrument rating, and adequate
Mexico cross country
experience, and to meet all other requirements of the Federal Aviation
Regulations, I understand and acknowledge that MCAM relies upon the
veracity of its volunteer pilots to certify that all of MCAM requirements
have been met. I
further understand and acknowledge that the MCAM volunteer pilot alone will
determine the place and time of departure, the safety and airworthiness of
his or her aircraft, the route or path of the flight, the adequacy of the
weather, trip security, the altitude of the flight, and the various
airports at which the pilot intends to land. I further acknowledge that MCAM is not
responsible for these choices and decisions made by the pilot. I understand
and acknowledge that the volunteer pilot with whom I fly has the sole and
ultimate responsibility for my safe transportation to and from
Mexico for purposes of the MCAM
mission. I further understand and acknowledge
that at any time I have the right to refuse to fly with any particular
pilot who volunteers his or her services for the MCAM mission.
6.
Understanding of Risks.
By signing this Waiver and
Liability Release, I am indicating that I fully understand and am aware of
the risks referred to above and that, after consideration of those risks, I
wish to participate in the charitable activities of MCAM, including flying
within an aircraft owned or flown by a volunteer pilot, without imposing
any risk of liability on MCAM.
7. Release and Waiver of
Liability.
Being fully informed of the risks of traveling
to and from Mexico, and other countries to participate in a MCAM mission,
and having agreed to assume those risks, I, on behalf of my heirs,
successors, assigns, agents, employees, and representatives, hereby release
and forever discharge:
a.
MCAM and its directors, officers, volunteers,
agents, attorneys and employees, and their families from any and all
claims, debts, liabilities, demands, obligations, costs, expenses, actions
and causes of action of every nature, character, and description, known or
unknown, including personal injury and death, which I may now own or hold,
or have at any time heretofore owned or held, or may at any time hereafter
own or hold by reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever, occurred,
done, omitted or suffered to be done, in connection with my travel by
aircraft or other vehicle to and from clinics and medical activities
presently or hereafter sponsored or organized by MCAM, its directors,
officers, employees, members or volunteers, AND
b. Volunteer pilots who fly MCAM
missions from any personal liability beyond the aircraft liability insurance coverage they provide in
accordance with MCAM requirements, for any and all claims, debts,
liabilities, demands, obligations, costs, expenses, actions and causes of
action of every nature, character, and description, known or unknown,
including personal injury and death, which I may now own or hold, or have
at any
c. time heretofore owned or held, or may at any
time hereafter own or hold by reason of any matter, cause or thing
whatsoever, occurred, done, omitted or suffered to be done, in connection
with my travel by aircraft or other vehicle to and from clinics and medical
activities presently or hereafter sponsored or organized by MCAM, its
directors, officers, employees, members or volunteers.
8. Waiver of
California Civil Code Section
1542.
Further, I am advised that
California Civil Code § 1542 provides that:
A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT
EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN
HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST
HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.
I understand and acknowledge
the significance and consequences of California Civil Code § 1542 and hereby elect to
waive the benefits of its provisions, with the intent that this release and
waiver of liability shall include claims known or unknown, and unknown and
unsuspected.
9. Full and Complete
Release.
I understand and acknowledge that this Waiver
and Release of Liability is intended as a complete and continuous release
for all trips or transportation provided to me by MCAM volunteer pilots on
or after the date that I sign this Waiver and Release of Liability.
10.
Right to Legal Counsel.
I
understand and acknowledge that
I may seek advice from legal counsel if I have any doubt before signing
this Agreement. By
signing this Agreement I
acknowledge that I have either sought the advice of legal counsel or
wish to now intentionally waive the
opportunity to talk to a lawyer by my signature on this Agreement.
11.
Understanding of This
Document.
I
understand and acknowledge that by signing this Agreement, I am
confirming that I understand the
language used in it.
I represent that if there is any word or phrase that I did not
understand, that I have sought the advice of an attorney or other person
for an explanation.
I acknowledge that neither I nor my heirs or representative will
later claim in the event of injury, death or property damage, that I did
not understand what I was signing in this Agreement.
12.
Indemnification
Obligation.
I agree to hold harmless and
indemnify (reimburse) the parties being released for any costs or
attorney’s fees that may be incurred as a result of any challenge to this
Release or legal action brought in contravention of this Agreement, in
litigation resulting from my injury, death or property damage, in
connection with any trip with MCAM.
13. Full
and Complete Agreement
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WAIVER AND LIABILITY RELEASE BY
"MANOS CON ALAS MINISTRIES" VOLUNTEER
THIS DOCUMENT AFFECTS IMPORTANT RIGHTS – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
1. MCAM - An All Volunteer Organization.
Manos Con Alas Ministries (MCAM) is a non-profit, religious, 501c(3) corporation that provides free medical and dental services for indigent persons in the State of Baja California Sur and (BCN) Norte, Mexico, and other areas and countries, through personnel that volunteer their time and services. Because of the remote locations of the clinics through which MCAM dispenses its services, most transportation to and from the clinic sites is provided by charitable owner pilots of private aircraft who volunteer their time and aircraft. I understand that instead of flying with MCAM volunteer pilots, I may make my own arrangements for transportation to the MCAM clinics by private or public air or surface transportation.
2. Assumption of Risk.
I understand that traveling to and from
Mexico, and in particular traveling in private aircraft, necessarily entails a risk of grave bodily injury or death from pilot error or other circumstances. Private aircraft flights can crash from mechanical failure, negligent maintenance, range and altitude limitations of aircraft, defects in runways and unimproved landing strips, interference by wildlife, limited or non-existent air traffic control and radar coverage in Mexico, limited approach procedures to controlled airports, lack of instrument approach and departure procedures at airports of use in Mexico, limited or non-existent search and rescue in Mexico, unfavorable weather or terrain conditions, latent defects in aircraft or other modes of transportation such as van, bus, train, or car, the possibility of contaminated fuel, hostile environment or government activities, terrorist acts, lack of sufficient security for aircraft and personnel, or other causes, or a combination of causes. I expressly agree to assume the risks inherent in travel to, from, and within
Mexico, and other countries by private aircraft or otherwise.
3. No MCAM Insurance.
I understand and acknowledge that MCAM maintains no insurance. It has neither liability nor workers' compensation insurance. Further, I understand and acknowledge that MCAM's directors and officers may be immune to suit and that, other than the insurance carried by the MCAM volunteer pilot with whom I travel, there will be no other funds from which to recover in the event of an aircraft or vehicular accident.
4. Volunteer Pilot Insurance.
I understand and acknowledge that MCAM requires its volunteer pilots to have a minimum of $1 million aircraft liability insurance per aircraft accident, with sub-limits no less than $100,000 per passenger I understand and acknowledge that the liability insurance carried by the MCAM volunteer pilot with whom I travel will be the sole source of recovery available to me and my survivors in the event of an accident in which I sustain injuries or death.
5. MCAM Volunteer Pilot - The Final Authority As to The Safety of The Flight.
I understand and acknowledge that for practical reasons, MCAM may introduce me to a volunteer pilot for the purpose of flying to
Mexico on a MCAM mission, but that MCAM makes no representations or warranties of the pilot's experience or qualifications. While MCAM requires its volunteer pilots to have adequate flight experience, and strongly suggests an instrument rating, and adequate
Mexico cross country experience, and to meet all other requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations, I understand and acknowledge that MCAM relies upon the veracity of its volunteer pilots to certify that all of MCAM requirements have been met. I further understand and acknowledge that the MCAM volunteer pilot alone will determine the place and time of departure, the safety and airworthiness of his or her aircraft, the route or path of the flight, the adequacy of the weather, trip security, the altitude of the flight, and the various airports at which the pilot intends to land. I further acknowledge that MCAM is not responsible for these choices and decisions made by the pilot. I understand and acknowledge that the volunteer pilot with whom I fly has the sole and ultimate responsibility for my safe transportation to and from
Mexico for purposes of the MCAM mission. I further understand and acknowledge that at any time I have the right to refuse to fly with any particular pilot who volunteers his or her services for the MCAM mission.
6. Understanding of Risks.
By signing this Waiver and Liability Release, I am indicating that I fully understand and am aware of the risks referred to above and that, after consideration of those risks, I wish to participate in the charitable activities of MCAM, including flying within an aircraft owned or flown by a volunteer pilot, without imposing any risk of liability on MCAM.
7. Release and Waiver of Liability.
Being fully informed of the risks of traveling to and from Mexico, and other countries to participate in a MCAM mission, and having agreed to assume those risks, I, on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns, agents, employees, and representatives, hereby release and forever discharge:
a. MCAM and its directors, officers, volunteers, agents, attorneys and employees, and their families from any and all claims, debts, liabilities, demands, obligations, costs, expenses, actions and causes of action of every nature, character, and description, known or unknown, including personal injury and death, which I may now own or hold, or have at any time heretofore owned or held, or may at any time hereafter own or hold by reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever, occurred, done, omitted or suffered to be done, in connection with my travel by aircraft or other vehicle to and from clinics and medical activities presently or hereafter sponsored or organized by MCAM, its directors, officers, employees, members or volunteers, AND
b. Volunteer pilots who fly MCAM missions from any personal liability beyond the aircraft liability insurance coverage they provide in accordance with MCAM requirements, for any and all claims, debts, liabilities, demands, obligations, costs, expenses, actions and causes of action of every nature, character, and description, known or unknown, including personal injury and death, which I may now own or hold, or have at any
c. time heretofore owned or held, or may at any time hereafter own or hold by reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever, occurred, done, omitted or suffered to be done, in connection with my travel by aircraft or other vehicle to and from clinics and medical activities presently or hereafter sponsored or organized by MCAM, its directors, officers, employees, members or volunteers.
8. Waiver of
California Civil Code Section 1542.
Further, I am advised that California Civil Code § 1542 provides that:
A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.
I understand and acknowledge the significance and consequences of California Civil Code § 1542 and hereby elect to waive the benefits of its provisions, with the intent that this release and waiver of liability shall include claims known or unknown, and unknown and unsuspected.
9. Full and Complete Release.
I understand and acknowledge that this Waiver and Release of Liability is intended as a complete and continuous release for all trips or transportation provided to me by MCAM volunteer pilots on or after the date that I sign this Waiver and Release of Liability.
10. Right to Legal Counsel.
I understand and acknowledge that I may seek advice from legal counsel if I have any doubt before signing this Agreement. By signing this Agreement I acknowledge that I have either sought the advice of legal counsel or wish to now intentionally waive the opportunity to talk to a lawyer by my signature on this Agreement.
11. Understanding of This Document.
I understand and acknowledge that by signing this Agreement, I am confirming that I understand the language used in it. I represent that if there is any word or phrase that I did not understand, that I have sought the advice of an attorney or other person for an explanation. I acknowledge that neither I nor my heirs or representative will later claim in the event of injury, death or property damage, that I did not understand what I was signing in this Agreement.
12. Indemnification Obligation.
I agree to hold harmless and indemnify (reimburse) the parties being released for any costs or attorney's fees that may be incurred as a result of any challenge to this Release or legal action brought in contravention of this Agreement, in litigation resulting from my injury, death or property damage, in connection with any trip with MCAM.
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What to pack(and not pack)for a trip
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Mexico Flight Information and Baggage rules
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Mexico Flight Information and baggage rules
1.
The meeting place and time of departure will depend on the airport you will be
departing from. Your pilot will contact you a few days before departure with
specifics. Normally our departure airport is El Monte Airport at the corner of Tyler and
Santa Anita Ave. We meet in the terminal building at "Annias Kitchen Restaurant" or in the lobby
2.
Please eat breakfast prior to flight, and please use the restroom JUST before boarding planes. Small planes have no toilets.
3.
Please limit liquid intake the morning of the flight as some flights are up to 4
hours without a bathroom break.
4.
If you have motion sickness issues please consult your local doctor prior to the trip, and notify your pilot so he can have "sick sack" ready in case you become ill. This is a rather rare occurance on our trips.
5.
Most flights arrive at the destination airport around 1pm on Friday and depart around
Sunday morning. California flights usually arrive home around 4-5pm, while
Colorado travelers should plan on arriving around 5:30-630pm
6.
Please follow your pilot's instruction through customs and immigration. DO NOT FORGET YOUR PASSPORT. Leaviing your passport at home will result in staying home and forfieting your fees for the trip if your passport cannot be retrieved within an hour.
7.
Please do not pack anything that you would not take on a commercial flight. No
firearms/explosive devices please. Take SMALL personal liquids and place them in zip lock bags for cabin pressure will surely make them leak
8.
These planes are limited in the amount of weight they can take. PLEASE pack as
lightly as possible with a 20 lbs. maximum using a soft duffle type of bag or soft backpack.
9.
Your full personal bag (not including sleeping bag) should weigh no more than 20
pounds and be highly COMPACT, in order to have sufficient room/weight for equipment and supplies. If you have questions about how much the bag weighs, weigh yourself holding the bag. The SIZE of your sleeping bag must be very compact as well. Sleeping bags need to be compressed to less than one CUBIC FOOT, and pillows should be small and/or compacted as well. Small fleese sleeping bags are available at sports stores for about $10-$20 and work well for warmth and very compact.
10. A small AA or LED flashlight for night reading and walking at night is a good idea; snack food is okay, such as jerky, nuts and non-crumbly snacks. Do not eat in the airplanes if you can help it, pilots find sticky bilogy experiments weeks later from passengers who ate and ran.
11.WHAT ABOUT FLYING IN A SMALL AIRCRAFT?
If you are flying in a 4-6 seat airplane, as with any form of transportation, you are
assuming certain risks, however your safety is of utmost concern to us. Please be advised
that it is the sole responsibility of the pilot-in-command to determine if the weather
conditions present or forcast are safe enough to warrant the flight. There is a possibility
that the departure and /or the return flight(s) may be delayed, postponed or completely
canceled to assure safe operations. Each passenger should recognize that such delays may
occur and should prepare for such a possibility with home or work.
If you have any questions regarding your flight please contact Dr. Mike Budincich at
"...but those who wait on the Lord shall regain new strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary." Isaah. 40:31 NKJV
Mexico Flight Information
Posted by Michael Budincich
on Oct-01 12
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How your mission fees break down
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This ministry has no "fluff" in your mission fees. What we charge you gets spent on you and there is little or nothing leftover for our ministry budgetary fund. No officers, secretaries, or other employees are paid. Everyone donates their time thus far and this is reflected in our low cost to serve for a weekend in a foreign land.
As far as costs the "donation" amount is $275-$300 per Baja weekend trip. The break-down of fees is as follows
$125-$150 for the flight costs goes for pilots reimbursement, including: aviation gas, oil, landing fees, ramp fees, taxes, aircraft parking fees, charts,etc...
$75.00-$100 goes to hosting organizations in Mexico for our lodging and for their costs to administrate the clinics, house our team, and for upkeep of the clinics all over Baja.
$25.00-$35.00 goes to high quality food for Friday, Saturday and breakfast Sunday (5 meals).
$25.00 goes to other miscellaneous expenses such as van ground transportation, Mexican car insurance, and fuel to the clinics and support of the MCAM ministries for aviation or travel insurance and vehicle maintenance in Baja.
$22-30 is needed on all trips for a one time use weekend Mexican VISA fee for passengers of inbound aircraft.
Posted by Michael Budincich
on Mar-20 13
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What to pack for an average trip
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The average volunteer should pack not only LIGHT but compact.
NO LARGE BULKY SLEEPING BAGS or hard sided carry-on bags or other bulky
items that dont compress. Small aircraft have both baggage weight and
CARGO SPACE LIMITATIONS.
Pack NO MORE THAN 20
lbs of personal clothing and bedroll. Use the fleese type bedrolls that
are warm and compact for the trips with an extra acrylic blanket in cold
months NOV-MAR. 2 cubic feet of area is MAX for each passenger. Roll your
speeeping bags up with your full wieght to minimize the area in the baggage
compartment. Small pillows only.
Medical
scrubs are ideal for clinic work with a fleese underneath for cold months.
Sleep in winter with fleese sleeping sweats or running suit. Fleese is
lightweight and warm and dries fast if gets wet. Bring a small camping
towel or small old bath towel for your shower. Very small personal items,
like toothpaste and saline for eyes, meds, etc. and no large hairdryers, or
heavy items. NO packing of multiple water bottles. We buy water when we
get there.
Do bring small snacks you enjoy
like jerky or trail mix. A small IPOD or MPS is OK. You cell phone will
work in Mexico if you get a plan before you leave. Expect a dollar a
minute voice and 20.00/10 megs of data on roaming. I spent $120.00 on one
trip recently doing email. Unless you want to get really taken by the
Mexican carriers, dont turn phone on unless you are just checking in that
you are safe.
Posted by Michael Budincich
on Dec-07 09
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DO NOT BRING THESE ITEMS
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Do not bring weapons of any kind into Mexico. This is
especially true of guns, and very long knives. A utility knife of
under 4 inches should be fine.
DO not bring ANY drugs that are
not your own presciption with YOUR name on the bottle. IF you are a
licensed MD, you are going to be given some allowance for prescription
items carried, but any volume of medications should be preapproved for
importation by the government of Mexico.
Posted by Michael Budincich
on Mar-20 09
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Flying in private airplanes and safety
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How Safe is Flying in Small Aircraft?
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Flying is the safest form of transportation when you fly commercial airlines. Flying in smaller private aircraft is slightly less safe, because private pilots are not flying for a living, and their aircraft are not built for flying in any type of weather or icing conditions.
Statistically, only one in seven small aircraft accidents results in any fatality. That means that 6 of 7 accidents are NON FATAL. Small aircraft are slower, can make emergency landings in fields and on roads if need arizes, and are able to touch down at slower than freeway speeds, minimizing injuries. Jets cannot make safe off airport landings like a small aircraft can.
Single engine aircraft can actully be safer that multi-engine aircraft in "engine out" situations. One engine out in a single does not create instability or severe YAW forces (flipping the plane to one side abruptly when one engine fails). Aircraft are stringently controlled by the FAA as compared to autos, and require an "annual inspection". Pilots are heavily trained and require lots of time to become proficient as an instrument pilot.
As long as the PILOT is safe, usually the flight will be safe too. Most recorded accidents involve preventable causes like running out of fuel, flying in poor or stormy weather, and improper maintenance of aircraft. Our pilots are FAA certified and obligate themselves to stay current in all phases of flight in order to assure the highest safety standards for our trips.
Our Manos Con Alas volunteer pilots are very experienced instrument certified pilots (IFR) with many years of experience. A few of our pilots are flight instructors as well. Your safety and comfort is our prime concern on mission trips. If you have a question or a concern about flying with our pilots, let us know by phone at 626 893 3025. If you are too afraid to fly in a private plane, there are driving options sometimes available on trips that are not too far south. Driving may require you driving yourself if there are no others driving to a mission trip, but we can assist you in getting the proper Mexican car insurance, and tips to safely make the trip.
Flying down to Mexico is probably safer in many ways than driving, due to recent border problems and night time road conditions. Flying to military, commercial, and guarded airports allows a larger margin of safety for airplane passengers, and avoids the long border lines, street people, and problems typically found in border towns.
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on Sep-25 13
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