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Scholarship 2016 (Gómez)
35th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. is proud to recognize one outstanding student selected to receive the club’s 2016 scholarship award. The recipient is Nicholas Gómez of Port St. Lucie. Nicholas Gomez was born in Denville, New Jersey. His parents, Walter Gomez was born in Medellin, Colombia and Ana Maria Giraldo was born in Armenia, Colombia. Nicholas graduated from St. Lucie West Centennial High School in Port St. Lucie. He will attend University of Florida and will major in Engineering. He would like to pursue a career as an Engineer.
The scholarship committee selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness, caring and academics. The following members are part of the board of directors: Carlos Bonet, president; Nancy Rozon, vice president; Al Feliciano, secretary; Ruben Aleman, treasurer; Ray Guadalupe, public relations; Luis Carrillo, director; and Melissa Sanchez, substitute. The following members are part of the scholarship committee: Nancy Rozon; Chair, Fe Valderuten and Melissa Sanchez, co-chairs.
The scholarship was established in 1992 for low-income Hispanic students. Over the past 24 years, the club has awarded more than $24,000 in scholarships to the Hispanic senior of Martin and St. Lucie counties. The board raises money for the scholarships by having monthly dance parties and organizes other events such as picnics, cruises, bowling, golf and dominoes tournaments to raise funds for the scholarship and to run the club.
Board 2016
A Message from the President
By Carlos Bonet
As we say goodbye to 2014, I wish to express my appreciation to all our members. Many thanks to my board of directors without whose continued support I would not have been successful. Thank you, Nancy Rozon Vice President, Ron Bryson Treasurer, Melissa Bonet Secretary, Al Feliciano Director, Tony Colon Public Relations, Fe Vallderuten Substitute and in 2013 Raquel O’Connor Secretary. These past two years as your President, you have shown me and my family that we are not alone in Port St. Lucie. You have welcomed us into your homes and your hearts.
We as an organization have grown in numbers and recognition. We again gave two scholarships, two Thanksgiving food baskets to needy families in Indiantown, and collected Christmas toys for low-income children in Martin and St. Lucie counties. We broke bread, danced, bowled, golfed, and played dominoes and volleyball. We have acknowledged and participated with other organizations to the benefit of all. Although we did not do it as an organization, as citizens of Port St. Lucie, we helped elect a mayor. Giving of our time, for the betterment of our city.
After each event that we have had, your comments of appreciation and respect for the efforts of the board make it known, that you know we appreciate you and your families. I would also ask that we do not forget those friends and families that are no longer with us. Continue to say prayers for them and their families. Let them know they will not be alone. May the coming year keep us all healthy, wealthy and loved and at peace with everyone. The world needs organizations like ours. Thank you, Carlos A. Bonet
Left to Right: AL Feliciano; Secretary, Ruben Aleman; Treasurer, Luis Carrillo; Director, Melissa Sanchez; Substitute, Carlos Bonet; President, Nancy Rozon; Vice President and Ray Guadalupe; Public Relations
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