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Assembly 2000

August 17, 2010 Leave a comment

Members of SACI elect Board of Directors at Langford Park clubhouse in Jensen Beach

By Herman Santa

Well-planned and successful was the 8th Annual General Assembly of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.,” held on Sunday, January 23, 2000, at Jensen Beach Park Clubhouse. Arnaldo Palenzuela was elected as president for the fiscal year 2000. Arnaldo has distinguished himself over many years in SACI for his effort, enthusiasm, and creativity, reaching such a high position for the second time, due to his own merits.

The assembly started at 2:00 PM and ended at 3:45 PM. At the beginning of the assembly, the president, Mrs. Yolanda Sanchez, gave a short speech acknowledging her board and the committees for their magnificent work during the year 1999. At the end of the assembly, the outgoing president, Mrs. Yolanda Sanchez, presented awards to the directors of the previous administration: Mrs. Maite Peterson, Mrs. Odette Gayoso, Mrs. Josefina Gerena, and Mrs. Olga Gonzalez. She also made special recognitions to Mr. Herman Santa, Mr. Arnaldo Palenzuela, Mr. Willie Gonzalez, Mrs. Maria Palenzuela, Mr. Rey Sanchez, and Mr. Ed Finnerty.

At the end of the annual meeting, the elected president Mr. Arnaldo Palenzuela presented a plaque of appreciation to the outgoing president Mrs. Yolanda Sanchez, and they shared a hug, wishing each other success. Mr. Palenzuela addressed the attendees with a brief speech, stating that he “will continue to work with optimism for the growth of the corporation, counting on an excellent Board of Directors and committees, being confident that high goals will be reached in favor of the club.” The elected Board of Directors of SACI, chaired by Mr. Arnaldo Palenzuela, is as follows: Mr. Willie González, Vice-President; Mr. Juan Piñeiro, Treasurer; Mrs. Sara Lee, Secretary; and Mrs. Gertrudis Aviles, Member.

L to R: Iliana Zequeira, Arnaldo Palenzuela, Willie González and Sara Lee

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