Doing Good Works Gang

DOING GOOD WORKS GANG

The underlying theme to San Miguel is ART. When you come to San Miguel you either make or buy ART. But not everyone has the talent, eye or wallet to make or buy ART. These poor souls were lost in San Miguel until the Doing Good Works Gang was formed. It took a long time to get this gang off the ground. The first step was finding a CAUSE. It had to be FUN, not involve a lot of time, leave members free for bridge games, not involve getting dirty, not cost a lot of money and provide a place to meet other ex pats. That is why the SPA was such an early hit for a CAUSE. But first they had to get rid of the all the ugly dogs with a city cull. Another easy one was the Library. The worst downside was dust on the books.

The next step is RECRUITMENT. They call gang members VOLUNTEERS and set up fairs to recruit them. They even put out lists showing Gang Members how they can help. The easier the CAUSE the more volunteers.

The next Step is RAISING MONEY. Early in the morning they invade the Jardin and set up tables staffed by VOLUNTEERS who coerce other gangs and TOURISTS to support their CAUSE. Here are some VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEERS use guilt to extract money from tourists. If you are a tourist reading this, then remember to always say you are going home tomorrow so you will never be there for any of their events.

On this day of this photo, three VOLUNTEERS had set up tables to help the Disabled (Cause #13), the Environment (Cause #23) and the politically unaware Mexicans (Cause #56). It got interesting when the local chanter in the Jardin tried to drive them from the Jardin by attacking their large sign and poster on one of his rounds of the Jardin. It ruffled them but had no effect as they all knew they were doing such good work.

The last step is PUBLICITY. What is the point of doing good works if no one know about it. Never give anyone your email address as it will be flooded with stories of their good works. Whenever anyone tells you about their GOOD WORKS be impressed.