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Taxes they owe to a registered, qualifying charity. Corporations may contribute 1% of their income tax bills (in addition to any other tax incentive programs they already contribute to, such as Lei Rouanet and Lei do Esporte). Are there any restrictions? Yes, the individual tax payer must be an officially registered employee (CLT) and the corporation must be on the Full Tax Calculation Basis (Lucro Real basis). In fact, consultants and entrepreneurs on a presumed income basis (Lucro Presumido) will not receive a tax credit for FUMCAD contributions made. Which AmSoc Supported Charities have registered projects that I can contribute to? Associao Criana Brasil; Associao Maria Helen Drexel; Associao Vida Jovem; Gotas de Flor com Amor; Projeto Sol; and, Vivenda da Criana Each of these projects help children and youth by offering residential, educational or cultural programs. How do I make my contribution? Access the So Paulo Municipal Government site: (www.Prefeitura. SP.Gov.Br/forms/frmentidades.aspx) and type in the name of the charity youd like to contribute to. For example in the (continued on page 6)
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Our Mission
The American Society of So Paulo promotes friendship by organizing social, cultural and athletic events for its diverse membership; encourages integration with the Brazilian society; and supports the American traditions of education, philanthropy and volunteerism.
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We have two new Board members - please welcome Suzana Sheffield and Luis Barros to the Board of Governors. You will soon be receiving this years Directory. By Joe Sherman, AmSoc president The painting on the cover is by artist Martins de Porangaba, a well known Brazilian painter. His real name is Jose Carlos Martins but in 1981 he adopted the name Martins de Porangaba in honor of the city where he was born and he is commonly referred to as Porangaba. My wife, Connie, contacted him and he has kindly donated the painting to the American Society. It is on display in our office, together with other donated artwork from previous years - we have an excellent collection. The consulate is hosting an election night on Nov 6th thus enabling the members of AMSOC who are interested to follow the presidential elections. This year the Marine Ball will be on November 9 at the Circulo Militar in Paraiso, a much larger venue than last year. This is a very enjoyable evening in honor of the Marine Corps. The Angel Party will be on November 10, a fantastic event coordinated by our Community Action Committee. There will be about 230 children receiving gifts and supplies with a total value of about R$70.000; so about 230 supporters contributing R$300 per child. If you include all the sponsor donations, for example the venue, food, drinks and entertainment, this is a major event in terms of volunteerism and charitable contributions. Please see the CAC News column on how you can still contribute! Congratulations to Eileen Tasso and the entire Community Action Committee. This year our Thanksgiving celebration will be on Sunday November 25th. A secular service with wonderful music, followed by traditional turkey sandwiches and refreshments, including wine, will be held at the Fellowship Church. It will be after Thanksgiving as there is a Brazilian holiday on November 20th. Mark your calendars as we continue our tradition of celebrating American holidays. Our Christmas party will held in a private home on Friday, December 7. Abraos, Joe
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Angel Party on November 10th
The thirteenth annual American Society Angel Party is just around the corner, on November 10 at Chapel School. Party planning is under control but financial help would still be appreciated in several areas: We still need back-up sponsors because we have new kids arriving as old kids leave. You can help by agreeing to sponsor one of our last children or being placed on the waiting list to be a super shopper (lots of shopping in a short time). You can also contribute R$350 so we can do the shopping for you. Other donations would be spent covering the costs of buses for the children, the show, extra refreshments and prizes for the games. Please consider helping in this way. To do so, write Sue Banman Sileci at sue@sileci.com. We usually have 120 volunteers on the day of the party and those spots have been filled. However, if youd like to come to the party to meet the child you sponsored or see what its about, dont hesitate to contact our volunteer coordinator, Silvana Mooney at silvanamooney7@gmail.com. (Security regulations at Chapel School require that we know in advance who is coming. Please let Silvana know.) Thank you for all your help so far and we look forward to a great party on November 10.
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A special thank you to the staff from the US Consulate and Graded School who donated to the Gotas de Flor families affected by the favela fire. We took over 5 SUVs fully loaded with clothes, bedding and toys. They were very appreciated and desperately needed.
The American Society of So Paulo Rua da Paz, 1431 04713-001 So Paulo, SP Tel: (11) 5182-2074 Fax: (11) 5182-9155 email the editor: mail@falaphoto.com
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US Consul General Dennis Hankins in conjunction with the American Society of Sao Paulo, cordially invites you to
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passion for living in Brazil overcame my senses, so I opened my own firm in 1999, Kennedy Partners Corp., and got married to a Brazilian. At first my partners and I raised a small amount of capital and it wasnt until years later, when the global markets returned for Brazil did we raise capital in the global markets for our merchant banking activities with Brazilian companies. Even though my career in Brazil has been like a roller-coaster ride, with many ups and downs, I would never trade my merchant banking business today for anywhere else. Im here for the long haul! My life in Brazil would not be complete unless I had the American Society as an outlet, which I joined in 1995. Whether on the sporting fields or in the social events AmSoc regularly runs, I continue to share rewarding moments with many interesting people from all walks of life. And as an AmSoc Board Member, which I have Chaired the Athletics Committee for 7 years, I have dedicated my efforts to organizing a calendar of regular sporting events throughout the year, including awards and ceremonies. Over these years our annual flag football tournament, called the Abacaxi Bowl, has increasingly become a must-play-in event, even for Brazilian teams. Our major golf tournament features the American Society facing-off against the St. Andrews Society (the Scots) in what has become a serious match play golf event, with the winning team taking home the Munro Cup. And this year I assumed the Head of AmSocs Little League where I can spend quality time with my daughter while building our program into one similar as in the U.S., where teams of soccer and baseball not only train on Saturdays but play competitive games against other club teams. So in all, I guess I could adopt that old Eddie Murphy baseball line from Saturday Night days: Brazil has been very, very good to me!
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Make a Difference in So Paulo: Direct Your Brazilian Income Taxes to a Great Cause
By Mark Abrams, AMSOC Member window that asks Pesquisar por: click on entidade. Then under descrio: type in the name of the entity. If you inserted for example, Associao Vida Jovem under descrio and clicked Pesquisar, 2 project names would appear. By clicking on each of the projects youll see the project description. Once you choose the one where you would like to make a contribution, you then click on Efetuar Doao (Make a Donation). A form to be filled in by the donor will then pop up. Once the donation is made online, you must print out and keep both the donation receipt and an additional document certifying that the donation was made in the name of a specific organization. Next April, when tax filing season comes around, you will be able to indicate on your tax return that you made a donation to that particular charity and the amount of your donation will be deducted from the amount of tax you owe. Do these contributions really make a difference? You bet. Today it is becoming more and more difficult to raise donations for charities. Even for serious charities with audited financials and active boards. Most large charities now depend on FUMCAD for a significant amount of the required funding for their programs. But the contributions are not automatic; the tax payer must choose the charity and make a directed contribution. By when do I have to make my contribution? The contribution can be made at any time, preferably by year-end. For the first time this past April, tax payers were allowed to contribute in April for the tax year (2011) that was being filed. We believe this will continue in 2013 as well. What if I need help? Go the AmSoc site (www. americansociety.com.br) and click on Community Assistance and then on Charities. There you will find the contact names and telephone numbers for the charities themselves and also an English speaker for each entity who can help orient you. What about the smaller Charities that dont have FUMCAD projects? You can make donations to the AmSoc Community Action Committee and designate one of the smaller charities (Casa Liminar, Lar Tia Edna, Mission ABBA, SPACE). Although you will not be using your tax payment, your funds could very well be matched by AmSoc doubling the impact of your contribution! Check with the AmSoc office on the possibility of a Matching Contribution! resulted in so many successes like Lenilton, who was one of the youth to attend the AmSoc Christmas Angel Party; Alex; and, Murilo. Drexel has also helped many children become adopted by other families, both in Brazil and abroad. Just this year alone, 24 of their 60 children were either reunited with their families of origin or adopted by other caring families. To the professionals at Drexel and these children, this number represents a huge success and a great motivation for continuing this critical work that has only been possible through the support of extremely valuable partners such as the American Society. Drexel General Manager, Roberta Lund expressed her gratitude for AmSocs support. Access the site: www.helendrexel.org.br for more information about the programs and their new FUMCAD project, Construindo Novas Fronteiras. Roberta may be reached at 11-5044-9023 or 2609-7432 or by email: robertalund@ helendrexel.org.br. Associao Vida Jovem Vida Jovems social worker met 17-year old Joo at a favela halfway house program intended to rehabilitate petty criminals. Upon learning of Vida Jovems FUMCAD-funded professional courses, Joo became intrigued by Web Design. He knew he needed to help support his mother, a maid, and his 3 siblings, yet he never thought he could achieve more than toiling as a day laborer on construction sites. His sparsely furnished home, located near Vida Jovem, consisted of a shack built on squatter property. When Joo began the 20 hour a week course at Vida Jovem, he exhibited aggressive behavior toward the Vida Jovem professionals and colleagues in an apparent attempt to mask his insecurities. And, early in the program, Joos life once again became complicated. He took on a
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Upcoming Events
Christmas Spirit? In 90 degree heat? We dont think so.
Dont worry, we know what it is like to be in Brazil at Christmas timeno snow, no family, expensive presents you could get at Target for 1/10th of the price, Skinny Papai Noel instead of chubby, pink cheeked Santa Claus. Eating Christmas dinner at midnight on Christmas Eve. So, let us help you get into the mood! Meet all old friends and make new ones at the American Society Egg Nog Celebration. Christmas spirit guaranteed! An elegant private home, beautiful decorations, Christmas music, traditional food, drinks flowing, Egg Nog and lovely people. Come and share this Holiday Cheer with us. AMERICAN SOCIETY ANNUAL EGG NOG PARTY When: Friday December 7, 2012 7:30pm -10:30pm Cost: R$50 AmSoc members R$80 Non-members Maximum number: 100, so send us your reservation now. Where: ADDRESS FURNISHED UPON RESERVATION. Contact: AMSOC office at 5182-2074
Fellowship Community Church Choir will present its annual Christmas concert
The Fellowship Community Church Choir will present its annual Christmas concert on Sunday morning December 9 at 10:30 A.M. The cantata - Journey of Hope, written by Camp Kirkland and Tom Fettke, is a beautiful contemporary work, including familiar Christmas carols - but with a modern beat. Marilyn Mangels directs the choir, accompanied by Sergio de Souza at the organ. It is fun to sing, and even more fun to hear. Come and begin your Christmas celebrations with us! Fellowship Community Church is located on Rua Carlos Sampaio, 107 and there is a parking lot within the same block.
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ceviche and Peruvian delights, Ob (Rua Melo Alves 205, Jardim Paulista, tel. 3086-4774, www.obarestaurante. com.br) for amazing Asian-Latin fusion cuisine, Tandoor (Rua Doutor Rafael de Barros 408, Paraso, tel. 38859470, www.tandoor.com.br) for sweet and spicy Indian dishes, 348 Parilla Portea (Rua Bahia 364, Higienpolis, tel. 4306-0348 and Rua Comendador Miguel Calfat 348, Itaim Bibi, tel. 3849-0348) for juicy steaks, Hideki (Rua dos Pinheiros 70, Pinheiros, tel. 3086-0685, www.hidekisushi.com. br) for expertly prepared sushi, Vicolo Nostro (Rua Jataituba 29, Brooklin, tel. 5561-5287, www.vicolonostro. com.br) and Vinheria Percussi (Rua Cnego Eugnio Leite 523, Pinheiros, tel. 3088-4920, www.vinheriapercussi. com.br) for flavorful Italian cooking, and Capim Santo (Alameda Ministro Rocha Azevedo 471, Jardim Paulista, tel. 3068-8486, www.capimsanto.com. br) and Tordesilhas (Rua Bela Cintra 465, Consolao, tel. 3107-7444, www.
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with all the meat, seasonings, sauces, sides, and 30 liters of beer included for only R$979, half-off the going rate. American-based site Groupon.com.br most recently featured half-off tickets to the concert of Brazilian chanteuse Maria Rita for R$44; an entire home security system from Lince Sistemas e Segurana (Rua Madre Luisa dos Anjos 331, tel. 2509-9979, www.linceconsult. com.br), including cameras that display live images of your property to you via the internet, for R$1,599, a 50 percent savings; and two exhilarating laps around the earthen race track in Caapava with five-time truck rally champion Jean Azevedo in the official truck of the Mitsubishi L200 Rally dos Sertes for only R$740, also a 50 percent discount. To save time, check out group buying aggregators such as Valejunto.com.br, Cuponado.com.br, and Saveme.com.br which all list deals from the individual sites listed above, along with dozens of others. If youre looking for a bit of a respite from the interminable bustle of the city, try one of the many established
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By Melissa Harkin, AmSoc member Whenever we think about vacation, the State of So Paulo usually doesnt come to our minds as a top destination. We, Brazilians and foreigners alike, managed to make this the most economically important region in Latin America; therefore, So Paulo means business! But the State of So Paulo is not just that. In addition to thousands of cultural attractions, So Paulo also offers the best options for tourism. Bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, the coast of the state has 622 kilometers of beaches of various types and sizes and also hosts some of the most important preserved natural areas of the planet, such as the Juria-Itatins Ecological Station and the Cardoso Island, in Logamar. Separating the coastal area from the rest of the State, Serra do Mar, in the middle of the Atlantic forest, was a big hurdle to overcome in past centuries; but today, this gateway to the countryside of the state is the focus of the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve and other organizations seeking to preserve this ecosystem that has been reduced to 5% of its original length in Brazil. Towards the countryside, visitors will find ranches, rural tourism, eco-cities with European climate, waterfalls, caves, rivers, mountains, mineral springs, natural parks, historic buildings from the XVI, XVII, and XVIII centuries, Jesuit architecture churches, and archaeological sites. There are just so many options that its hard to choose. Its even hard to get started on research. But fear no more! This article is here to help you find a terrific weekend getaway, which offers endless possibilities (relaxation, adventure, culture, education, history, etc.) for all ages, family sizes, and pockets. Here are some of the best places to visit in the State of So Paulo: guas de Lindia Definitely one of my favorite places to visit in the countryside. Famous for its many medicinal water springs, guas de Lindia has a remarkable tourist activity and is part of Circuito das guas. Only 165 km from So Paulo, this town offers many options; nature activities, adventure sports, and rural tourism. With a population of 17.266 habitants, the citys economy is based on tourism. There are 1.500 apartments and 25 hotels with the capacity to host 5.000 guests per day, which gives the city great potential to host events and conventions. It already hosts around 10 large congresses and conventions per year. Each of these may gather around 4 thousand participants. Vacance Hotel (www.vacancehotel. com.br) is a big part of my childhood memories, since I spent countless family vacations there and, therefore, is my hotel and resort suggestion to anyone who wishes to visit this lovely town. Located in a natural reserve near the mountains, this is considered one of the most complete resorts in Brazil. Vacance Hotel perfectly integrates nature, leisure, comfort and services. Tourists visiting the city can enjoy immersion or foam baths, Scottish shower, and massages; and they can also drink the different medicinal waters available. The waters of the city are also the main attraction of Thermas Regional de guas de Lindia. The pools, slides and dinosaur replicas definitely entertain visitors. If you wish to mix fun and education during your visit and see experiments that demonstrate the laws of physics, Tecnorama the science museum of the State of So Paulo is the place to go. Out of the 250 attractions, the tilted home (35 degrees of inclination) with optical illusions and the giant kaleidoscope really stand out. Barra Bonita Seeing a clean and navigable Tiet river is undoubtedly the best surprise in store by visiting Barra Bonita. Anyone who knows the paulistano stretch of the river now polluted, smelly and with constant flooding can hardly believe that just 302 km from So Paulo it is possible to go boating at Tiet, feed the fish and see herons flying over the region. One of the oldest and best known
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Contact: Pamela Wax, MSW/LCSW at 99656-2106 or send an e-mail to pamwax@gmail.com. Located in Moema. Piano and Keyboard Classes Beginning music classes for piano or keyboard. special method for children four years or older, teenagers, adults and senior citizens. Classes in portuguese or English. Contact Suely Azevedo 984565365. Years of successful experience! Class in your house in Morumbi or south area.
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A classified of up to 350 characters costs R$60 for AmSoc members and R$80 for non-members. To place a classified please call (11) 5182-2074 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., or send an e-mail to AmSoc1@ americansociety.com.br.
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1st Monday of every month in the Brazilian British Centre in Pinheiros (R. Ferreira de Arajo, 741). At 8pm. Dancing the traditional Scottish reels is an important and enjoyable part of the Societys events. In order to help newcomers learn the basic steps and encourage the more adventurous to learn new ones, St. Andrew Society organizes a meeting of the Scottish Country Dancing Club (SCDC). Tickets on sale daily from 11:00-13:00 in the Cafeteria at the U.S. Consulate The Ball is going to be held at Crculo Militar De So Paulo. Cocktail hour will start at nine followed by the ceremony. The Consulate general will be the guest speaker and a General is coming in from the states to be the guest of honor. For dinner you have a choice of Filet or a vegetarian pasta. Then to top off the night there is going to be music and dancing. The cost is $200 for the entire ball, all proceeds go to the ball. If you want to get tickets and do not have access to the Consulate contact Staff Sergeant Cody Wilson at WilsonCL2@ state.gov. They can set up a time for a Marine to meet up with anyone that wants to go. The ceremony is to usher in the 237th birthday of the United States Marine Corp so it is a great time to learn the history of one of the most respected fighting forces in the world. Any further questions please feel free to contact Grant Greer at GreerGA@state.gov or Staff Sergeant Wilson. See CAC News on page 2 15/11:11h00, 15h00, 19h00 (Thursday). 16/11: 15h00,20h00 (Friday). At Via Funchal. The Russian Ice Stars, a group that includes some of the greatest Olympic figure skaters in the world, will perform the consecrated fable Snow White, a breathtaking spectacle of choreography and theater on ice. Snow White On Ice is an innovative experience in terms of entertainment and show that the devoted British company Wild Rose, creator of the concept of theatrical shows on ice for 20 years, will perform in So Paulo. See page 9 See page 9 At So Fernando Golf Club - Cotia. Event for members of the St Andrew Society and members of the So Fernando Golf Club. A limited number of green fees, at concessionary rates (tbc), will be available for non SFGC members. Full details and how to register will be posted closer to the time of the event at http://www.standrews.com.br
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Taking a class at YogaFlow If you want to mix a little sweat with your serenity, YogaFlow is the place to go. I love this studio its on a quiet residential street in Vila Nova Conceio, so you begin to feel the calm even before walking through the door. Maybe its the lighting, the big windows, or the view of the beautiful trees, but each time I take a class here, I forget that I am actually in a city. Rua Dina, 100 www.yogaflow.com.br