WHO WE ARE
Today The American Society of Mexico strives to represent:
– Over two million Americans living in Mexico, making this community, the largest community of men, women and children outside of the United States
– Over one hundred and ten American established NGO’s/non-profit/civic organizations that are giving back to the Mexican communities they serve
– U.S. investment in Mexico and the corporations operating therein
– Mexican investment in the United States
Core principles of The American Society of Mexico include:
· Improve the communities we live in
· strengthen the bilateral relationship for the people of both nations.
· Promote and protect U.S. private interests, of individuals, companies and American established NGO’s/non-profit/civic organizations
· Advocate on behalf of Americans in Mexico and Mexicans in the United States
· Collaborate in the bilateral agenda set forward between both Mexico & the United States.
· Boost American events, culture and traditions in Mexico & Mexican events, culture and traditions in the U.S.
Throughout different decades, AmSoc has hosted tens of thousands of men, women and children of all nationalities and walks-of-life. The American Society of Mexico has organized many major events for different dignitaries including United States and Mexican Presidents, Governors of different states, US and Mexican Senators and Ambassadors. Most notably in 1962, during its 20th anniversary, The American Society in Mexico, Willard Andrews, President & Chairman of the Board together with the Honorable Thomas C. Mann, United States Ambassador to Mexico and Honorary President at the time, hosted, in a special AmSoc event, President John F. Kennedy in his State visit to Mexico.
Since its establishment, AmSoc started to do a number of events both for the community and for its Mexican friends. AmSoc throughout decades has also organized major events for different dignitaries including United States and Mexican Presidents, United States and Mexican Governors, Senators and Ambassadors.
It also started with important and traditional events including:
4th of July celebrations in The American School where it grew to become large annual fairs with tens of thousands of participants and many of the associated NGO’s to The American Society of Mexico profiting from products/services sold at this has continued to organize that important celebration and many other inherent traditions in Mexico.
Super Bowl events where men, women and children spend time together watching the most viewed program in the United States including guacamole with avocados from Michoacán, hot dogs, root beer, beer and other specialties served during this important social event.
Thanksgiving dinner to celebrate one of the most important family events for Americans. People of all nationalities are welcome at this event.
Election Night for instance, which happens every 4 years during November when the U.S. Presidential elections take place, has been a vital event where Democrats, Republicans and Americans of all political views come together in this celebration of democracy. The American Society of Mexico being a non-partisan organization since its inception, always strives to promote democracy and the values of Americans in these important historical milestones. Usually hosted in a very large venue, thousands of people gather to see the election process in all its glory, with different television networks in display reporting election results and showcases leaders of both the Mexican and American community. This event has been, at times, co-sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico.
Christmas and Hannukah celebrations have also been part of the repertoire offered by AmSoc.
Networkers organized by the Society to introduce leaders to other leaders.
Mexican Independence Day has also been an important event organized by the Society throughout its history.
April 30th Día de los Niños is a special time not only for children and their parents, but also for The American Society of Mexico.
Welcoming Receptions for newly arrived diplomats and Ambassadors have been very important for these dignitaries to meet hundreds and thousands of men and women who actively participate in the Society.
n CONCAMIN – Confederación de Cámaras Industriales de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos, the voice of the manufacturing and industrial sector of Mexico which represents over 120 industrial chambers and associations and is one of seven members of the Consejo Coordinador Empresarial (CCE)
n COPARMEX – Confederación Patronal de la República Mexicana, considered the business union which represents over 36,000 businessmen & women, 4.8 million jobs and 30% of Mexico’s GDP and is one of seven members of the Consejo Coordinador Empresarial (CCE)
n CNA – Confederación Nacional Agropecuaria, which represents 75% of Mexico’s agricultural Gross Domestic Product, 75% of agricultural exports of Mexico and is one of seven members of the Consejo Coordinador Empresarial (CCE)
n AMMJE – Asociación Mexicana de Mujeres Jefas de Empresa leading organization representing thousands of professional women in Mexico founded in 1965 empowering their members and offering new opportunities for both business and development