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Bowling 2006
SACI is ready for its 3rd Annual Bowling Tournament
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) is counting with the participation of at least 20 of its members at their 3rd Annual Bowling Tournament to take place next year. To participate there will be a registration fee (approx. $20 per person). This fee includes 4 games per person but the bowling shoes renta1 fee is no included. The event is organized by the Bowling Committee of the club. The purpose is to develop new yearly activities for SACI members and to raise money to benefit the club’s scholarship fund. SACI’s Bowling Committee will be in charge of the match. To participate, one must register prior of the event.
Golf 2004 (Tournament-SACI)
Annual Golf Tournament at Savanna club raised funds for SACI Scholarship
Por Herman Santa
Integrantes del Torneo de Golf 2004” se reunieron el viernes 11 de agosto en la residencia de Leticia Goff para entregar los trofeos y para despedir a Rico Arnell quien se va a residir a Ohio. Esa noche, Rico recibió un galardon de los jugadores por su gran esfuerzo y éxitos logrados tanto en las précticas de golf como en el Comité de Golf del “Spanish American Club, Inc.” Esta distición realza el gran cariño y respecto que les tienen los compañeros de golf. Rico ha sido un mentor e instructor de golf para muchos de los jugadores y ayudó a levantar fondos para la beca del club. Gracias a todos los golfista por participar en el torneo. Las ganancias del torneo fueron a la beca del “Spanish American Club, Inc. Scholarship Funds” para un estudiante hispano.
Golf 2013 (Tournament-SACI)
Annual Golf Tournament at The Saints
Ed Seubert (USA), Gus Migliore (Colombia), Fernando Mejía (Mexico) placed first, second, and third.
By Herman Santa
With a strong participation of over 10 golf enthusiasts, the golf practice season of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” concluded on Friday, December 27, at the “The Saints” golf course (72 par course) in the city of Port St. Lucie.
Edward “Ed” Seubert from the United States took first place with a total score of 78 (Average scores) and 29 (Average points). In second place was Colombian Gustavo “Gus” Migliore with 88/18. In third place was Mexican Fernando Mejía with an average of 91/17. Fourth place went to Puerto Rican Neftali “Nefty” Rivera with an average of 90/17, and in fifth place was yours truly with 93/14. Also participating were Roberto Belardo (P.R.) with 95/12, Luis Rosa (P.R.) with 96/12, Gil Hulting (USA) with 96/12, Nick Arnell (St. Martin) with 97/08, Rubén Alemán (P.R) with 98/06, Carlos Bonet (P.R.) with 99/04, and Jorge “Papito” Pérez with 100/02.
Other players who participated in the season last year included the following: Ruben Sánchez (P.R.), Tony Colón (P.R.), Manny Carcel (P.R.), Jaime Rojas (Colombia), Pete Marrero (P.R.), Mike Pérez (D.R.), Bernie Jethroe (USA), and Ralph Morrison (Barbados). Every Wednesday after 12 PM (winter) or 11 AM (summer), they participate in the “Try Outs” since the group was formed over 20 years ago. Some bet on the Par 3 holes (Greenies and Sandies) and others on the total points (1 for a Bogey, 2 for Par, and 3 for Birdie) for each hole. The group’s hope is to unite Hispanic golfers and hold a golf tournament at the end of the season to raise funds for the scholarship offered by the club to Hispanic students from low-income areas. Interested individuals can call Herman at (772) 486-4928 (hermansanta@comcast.net) or visit the clubhouse on Wednesdays.
Golf 1999
El SACI celebrará el “Tercer Torneo de Golf”
Por Herman Santa
The event will take place at the Savanna Club in Port St. Lucie. The tournament is expected to be a great success. To the following people: White City to Tom Gonzalez, Palm City to Dana Peterson, Jensen Beach to Herman Santa, Port St. Lucie to Ed Finnerty. Thanks to the support of golfer friends who always show up when needed!
Golf 1998
The SACI will hold its First Golf Tournament at Savanna Club.
By Herman Santa
The club will celebrate its “First Annual Golf Tournament” in October 1998 to benefit the student scholarship. The event will take place at the Savanna Club in Port St. Lucie. The tournament, played under the format “Two persons best ball,” will begin at 8:30 A.M. It will be limited to the first 20 golfers who pay the registration fee, which is $25.00. There will be trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Best Score), “Low Gross,” “Longest Drive,” and “Closest to Pin.” This is the first time the club is hosting a golf tournament. The club is the sponsor of a golf tournament. The tournament is expected to be a great success.
People interested in participating can call the “Golf Committee” at the following contacts: White City to Tom Gonzalez, Palm City to Dana Peterson, Jensen Beach to Herman Santa, Port St. Lucie to Ed Finnerty. Thanks to the support of golfing friends who are always there when needed!
Dominoes 1998 (Tournament)
“Los Playeros”, champions in the residence of the González Family
By Herman Santa
The “Playeros,” composed of José Encarnación and his son Alex Encarnación from Port St. Lucie, have remained in first place since the start of the practices for the Domino Tournament. “Los Playeros” eliminated “Los Dominantes,” composed of Herman Santa and Willie González, in the best-of-5 playoff series. Last year, in the seven-game championship held at the González Family residence, “Los Playeros” excelled with four victories and qualified for the tournament.
Dominoes 2013 (Tournament)
Spanish American Club hosts dominoes tournament at Sandhill Crane Park
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. dominoes tournament was hosted Wednesday, May 8, at the Sandhill Crane Park in Port St. Lucie. Club member Ivan Guanill coordinated the event and Joe Castro was the judge. The event produced enthusiastic participation by local dominoes players. The dominoes tournament features a double partner’s ration of 12 persons in round mix doubles play.
The entry fee was $5 per player and players were selected by lottery. Finalists received a trophy for 1st and 2nd place. All players played with rotation partners of one game for the classification of 200 points. The championship game was played with 500 points. The top four finalists that played the final round of 500 points were: Virgilio “Evie” Cardona, William “Billy” Betancourt, Ruben Aleman and Johnny Borras. Ruben and Johnny emerged as the tournament winners.
Other players that participated were Joe Castro, Herman Santa, Angel Pellot, Roberto Belardo, Carmen Belardo, José “JJ”, Carlos Bonet, Jorge “Johnny” Rivera and Tony Colón. It was a small but passionate group. It was a great day of dominoes with nice people. The best thing, of course, is that profits from the tournament were donated to the scholarship fund of the club. A win-win for all!
Dominoes 2001(Tournament)
Atty. Victor Swift and Herman Santa won SACI’s Domino’s Tournament 2001.
By Herman Santa
The “4th Domino Tournament 2001” took place on Sunday, December 30th, with the participation of three couples at the residence of Herman Santa in Jensen Beach.
In the event, six people competed. Herman Santa and Licenciado Victor Swift were crowned champions after defeating last year’s champions, Alex López and Martin Santos, in the final. Pablo Santos and Cuca Santa-Santos, who were vacationing in Jensen Beach, secured Third Place. There were neither “chivas” nor “blanqueadas.” The event was organized by Mr. Herman Santa to raise funds for the “Spanish American Club Scholarship.” Thanks to all the contestants for a delightful and enjoyable time.
(Front row) From left; Atty. Victor Swift and Herman Santa
Dominoes 2007
Dominoes games at Feliciano’s residence
By Herman Santa
The partners continue practicing for the domino tournament that will be held very soon. The activity has several purposes: to raise funds for the student scholarship and, in the process, to make ourselves known among other non-profit groups that also hold domino tournaments. The tournament will be played in a single-elimination format, using the rules designed by the domino committee of the club. We hope to continue the event and be able to celebrate it every year to compete with other local organizations.
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