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Scholarship 2010 (Valdéz)
20th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American club, Inc. awarded $500 scholarship to Elba Valdez. Elba was born in Stuart of Mexican descendant and is attending Martin County High School with a 3.3 GPA. Elba lives with her parents Jesus and Bertha Valdéz in Stuart. She also plans to study Physical Therapy at Indian River State College. This year Scholarship Committee members are as follows: Fund Raiser; Lydi Pallares, Director, Herman Santa, Nancy Rozon and Isa Bryson. The Board of Directors are: Jimmy Rivera; President, Nancy Rozon; Vice President, Al Feliciano; Secretary; Ron Bryson; Treasurer and Mary Figliola; Director.
Applicants must the following eligibility for consideration. Students must be a senior from Martin or St. Lucie County public High School and resident of either county. Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA), financial need and demonstrate a pattern of community service. Students from low income families are encouraged to participate. Applicants must submit an essay written in Spanish on why they feel they should be considered. Letters of recommendation are accepted.
Scholarship 2010 (Gómez)
19th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
Ft. Pierce student Marisol Gómez recently was awarded $500 scholarship. She was born in Mexico and lives in Ft. Pierce with her parents Armando Gómez and Estela Camargo. Ten years ago, when she came to the United States she didn’t speak any English and now she can master not only the English language but also the Spanish. She is the first one of seven children that will graduate from High School. Marisol is attending Fort Pierce Central High School with a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) and she is pursuing a career in Business Management at the University of Johnson and Wales.
This year Scholarship Committee members are as follows: Fund Raiser; Lydi Pallares, Director, Herman Santa, Nancy Rozon and Isa Bryson. The Board of Directors are: Jimmy Rivera; President, Nancy Rozon; Vice President, Al Feliciano; Secretary; Ron Bryson; Treasurer and Mary Figliola; Director.
Event 2010 (Support Our Troops)
SACI Donates to our troops
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. started to collect non perishable articles to help our troop. Kathy and Mary Figliola from the committee Support our Troops” started to collect the items at the Mardi Gras Party and they will be collecting more items at the April 24th event. They are collecting non perishable items, such as canned goods, toiletry items, soap, lip balm, hand sanitizes, creams, socks, wet wipes, etc. These items will help our troops so please donate as they are counting on us. Thank you for your donations.
Mother’s 2007
SACI gathered at the Malqui residence in Wellington
By Herman Santa
This time, it was the Malqui family who hosted the traditional Get Together that the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) holds every month for its members and their guests. On Saturday, May 27, the members drove down to Wellington, where they were warmly welcomed by the friendly Peruvian family and enjoyed moments of happiness and amusement to the contagious rhythm of a Dominican group that performed the most popular tropical tunes. Of course, the event was accompanied by delicious ethnic food, desserts, and beverages for all to enjoy.
Cruise 2006 (Sterling Cruise)
Outstanding annual SACI’s boat trip “Sterling Cruise”
By Herman Santa
A group of members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. shared a marvelous cruise last Saturday, June 25th, on board of the “Sterling Cruise” at Cocoa Beach, one of the most famous ports of Cape Canaveral. Members and guests traveled on a bus (Motor coach) reserved by the Board of Direct0rs for the members from the Treasure Coast Mall in Jensen Beach to Port Canaveral. The cruise was filled with activities that were enjoyed by the members from the moment they got on board at 1o A.M.
During the cruise, members enjoyed lunch in a private room reserved only for the club. Members and guests had the chance to enjoy Caribbean music (Island Music), shows and many other amenities, including free beverages while they were playing at the casino. The trip concluded when they came back to the parking lot after 5 P.M. Thanks to the Board of Directors and the Trip Committee for putting together this annual activity.
Winter Dance 2006
Annual Winter Dance with D. J. Showtime at Disabled American Club (DAV)
By Herman Santa
The “Spanish American Club, Inc.” (SACI) threw the door out the window. The club members and guests joyously celebrated on Saturday, January 7th, at the organization’s first dance of the year.
The meeting served as a venue to unite the partners, who shared the joy of the “Octavitas” and celebrated together the fruit of hard work and teamwork throughout the year. The event took place at the “Disabled American Club” (DAV) in Port St. Lucie. The hall was decorated for celebration to welcome members ready to dance, enjoy a delicious dinner, and elect a new board for the year 2006.
The party started with the Annual General Assembly and continued with dinner. At 8 PM, Raul Del Rosario (Show time DJ’s) began playing modern music of salsa, cumbia, merengue, and energized everyone with his repertoire of songs from “Line Dance” such as “Macarena,” “Electric Slide,” “Chacha Slide” to “Karaoke.” During a break, the “Fifty-Fifty” raffle was held, and then the romantic voice of Ecuadorian singer Xavier Alejando turned the night into a bohemian evening of memories.
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