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Board 2008
By Herman Santa
Scholarship 2007 (Pérez)
16th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The “Spanish American Cub, Inc.” (SACI) donated $1,500 to the “Indian River Community College” (IRCC) for three scholarships to college students this year. This amount, a result of the 15th Anniversary, brings the total donations to $10,000 over the past 15 years.
Amy Perez, a Guatemalan from Indiantown and a student at South Fork High School, was one of the winners this year. Amy is going to study “Physical Therapy” and after she finishes, she will return to the Treasure Coast to work. In addition to the annual dinner/dance, the SACI celebrates other fundraising events. Some of these include raffles, cruise trips, bowling tournaments, golf, and dominoes. Since its foundation in 1992, the club has awarded scholarships to 18 Hispanic students from Martin and St. Lucie counties. The SACI is a nonprofit organization that is social, civic, cultural, charitable, and sporting. Its main goal is to unite Hispanics on the Treasure Coast.
The list of contributors this year included; Showtime Entertainment, Center for Eye Care & Surgery, Coggin Honda of Ft. Pierce, Rodríguez Oronoz & Co., Vitreo-Retinal Consultants, Realty Unlimited GMAC, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dansar Construction Co., Groucho’s Production, Jose’s Barber Styling, Latin Chamber of Commerce of the Treasure Coast, and La Voz News of the Treasure Coast, among others.
Scholarship 2007 (Trujillo)
17th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The young Mexican Daisy Trujillo, a resident of Indiantown, received a scholarship of $500 to study medicine at “Med Vance Institute.” Daisy was selected by the Scholarship Committee of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.,” who described her as one of the three most qualified students this year for the club’s student scholarship, possessing great intelligence and dedication. She hopes to graduate next October as a medical assistant.
Thanks to the scholarship sponsors this year. The list of contributors from 2007 included; Showtime Entertainment, Center for Eye Care & Surgery, Coggin Honda of Ft. Pierce, Rodríguez Oronoz & Co., Vitreo-Retinal Consultants, Realty Unlimited GMAC, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dansar Construction Co., Groucho’s Production, Jose’s Barber Styling, Latin Chamber of Commerce of the Treasure Coast, and La Voz News of the Treasure Coast, among others.
Picnic 2007
Annual Picnic Jensen Beach North Causeway
By Herman Santa
The members of the Spanish American Club, Inc., forgot their daily problems last Sunday to fully enjoy the club’s annual outing and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Causeway in Jensen Beach. The club’s annual event brought together a large number of members and guests who enjoyed the barbecue and games starting at noon.
Thanksgiving 2006
Annual Thanksgiving at Dana and Maite Peterson residence in Palm City
By Herman Santa
Anight under the moonlight and enjoying a nice breeze, a great number of members of the “Spanish American Club mc” were delighted by Dana Peterson and his lovely wife Maite’s hospitality during the celebration of the club’s monthly ‘Get Together’ on Saturday November 19. A great ambience reigned at the beautiful residence of the couple located at Stratford Downs. The social gathering started with a cocktail by the poolside. An exquisite buffet followed it included salads, pork, Spanish rice, Mexican tamales, and even pasta.
After dining, the president of the club, Dr. Enrique Ospina, addressed the guests and reminded them to bring Christmas presents to the next activity of the club, to be donated to low income families’ children from the community. Dancing to Latin music the celebration lasted until late hours at night. It was a splendid party. Thank you Dana and Maite for yet another well planned event.
Christmas Toys 2008
Christmas party to collect Christmas toys at the residence of the Silvers family
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, November 22, at the residence of the Silvers family, Christmas gifts were collected to be distributed to low-income children. Agueda Mejía gathered the presents to be distributed in the cities of Stuart and Indiantown. Agueda also delivered certificates donated by the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) for Thanksgiving in Indiantown. It was a great party to kick off the holiday season.
Christmas Toys 2006
Toys for Christmas for low-income children
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, December 16, the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” organized its 14th consecutive toy collection for children from low-income families. The toy collection took place at the home of Leticia Goff and her friend, Roger Janke, in the city of Port St. Lucie. The toys will be distributed in the city of Indiantown by Herman Santa. The Club is a non-profit organization established in Martin and St. Lucie counties to preserve the Hispanic heritage in the Treasure Coast.
Christmas 2006
Christmas party….Wine, food, music, and camaraderie at Leticia Goff’s residence.
By Herman Santa
How time flies! Next week is Christmas. Although many have been celebrating Christmas since before Halloween, the truth is that time, relentless, does not stop, and before long we will be welcoming 2007. On Saturday, December 16, the members of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” gathered to celebrate the club’s traditional “X-Mas Party,” which aimed to collect toys for low-income children in the area.
The party that took place at the residence of Leticia Goff and her friend, Roger Janke, in the city of Port St. Lucie, began with cocktails and snacks. Once everyone was gathered, the Christmas buffet was served, consisting of salads, roast pork, rice, cassava, beans, chicken, and pasta. Afterward, we savored the delicious dessert (flan, custard, fritters, and holiday sweets). Once dinner was finished, Leticia played dance music that the members and guests enjoyed late into the night.
Good fellowship, but above all, a lot of Christmas joy was what marked the monthly “Get together” celebration of the Club. Thank you to all the members who donated Christmas gifts. And thanks to Leticia and Roger for the “Christmas Bash,” as we had a joyful time.
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