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Event 2013 (Royal Party)

July 30, 2025 Leave a comment
Get Together with D.J. José Ramírez at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites

By Herman Santa

On Saturday, October 19, 2013, some members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. dined and danced at the “Annual Royal Party” at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Port St. Lucie West.  After the dinner the members enjoyed a hat parade and a performance of local artist of flamenco, gypsy and belly dancers.  Among them were Justine Vega (Belly dancer), Lidia Sotomayor (Gypsy dancer) and Roberta Linares’s flamenco students.

The elegant hat competition was coordinated by Carly Wehrly.  Master of Ceremonies was Nelson Merchan.  After the show the guests danced with the music of D.J. José Ramírez until 11 P.M.  The food was delicious; the show and the dancers were great.

Event 2012 (TCHAC)

July 29, 2025 Leave a comment

Treasure Coast Hispanic American Club (TCHAC) Party with “Conjunto Fascination” and D.J. “The Dynamics” at the Elks Lodge

By Herman Santa

On Saturday, December 13, 2012, some members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. and their guests dined and danced at the “TCHAC Party” at the Elks Club in Port St. Lucie.

The elegant dinner dance Christmas party was coordinated by Joe and his wife Norma Castro.  Master of Ceremonies was Roberto Roldan.  After the dinner the members enjoyed dancing music with the local band “Conjunto Fascination and a D.J.  The food was delicious; the band was great.

 

 

 

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Independence 2025

July 27, 2025 Leave a comment

Independence Celebration with D.J. José Ramírez at “DAV”

By Evelyn Carrillo

The annual Independence Day Dance was celebrated on July 26, 2025.  Every nationality present celebrated their own Independence Day.  We dance to all types of music representing each country thanks to DJ Ramirez.

 

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Cruise 2024 (Norwegian Gem)

July 25, 2025 Leave a comment

All Aboard “Norwegian Gem”

By Herman Santa

 

 

Scholarship Committee 2021

July 17, 2025 Leave a comment

Scholarship Committee

By Herman Santa

The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) scholarship is available to graduating seniors who live in Martin and St. Lucie counties.  The scholarship is administered by the Board of Directors and the Scholarship Committee of The Spanish American club, Inc.

This year’s scholarship committee: Chaired by Nancy Rozon and Co-chaired by Elizabeth Mejia, Pamela Peña, and Herman Santa, in conjunction with the Board of Directors, will continue selecting the students and running the program smoothly.  The committee selects the students for their academic achievements, financial needs, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, and fairness.

The scholarships are awarded based on financial need and a GPA of 3.0 or better.  Letters of recommendation on behalf of applicants are accepted. The recipients will be selected after a one-on-one interview by The Spanish American Club, Inc. Scholarship Committee. Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements for consideration: (1) Martin or St. Lucie County senior.  (2) Resident of either county. (3) Copy of the original transcript from High School. (4) Financial statement.

GENERAL INFORMATION:  The Spanish American Club, Inc. is a non-profit Organization whose main goals are to promote friendship and solidarity among its members and other institutions, through charitable, cultural, civic and social activities, and to promote the knowledge of the Spanish speaking countries, geography, history, art, culture and folklore.  The Spanish American Club, Inc. Scholarship Program is geared for Hispanic Seniors of Martin & St. Lucie counties Public High Schools.

Scholarship 2008 (Anthony Sanchez)

July 16, 2025 Leave a comment

 18th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”

By Herman Santa

Anthony Sanchez, Winner 2008 Scholarship received a scholarship of $500 to study medicine at “Med Vance Institute.” Anthony was selected by the Scholarship Committee of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.,” who described her as one of the two most qualified students this year for the club’s student scholarship, possessing great intelligence and dedication.

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.

Scholarship 2009 (Tayliz Rodriguez)

July 16, 2025 Leave a comment

 19th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”

By Herman Santa

Tayliz Joan Rodriguez, received a scholarship of $500.” Tayliz 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.

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.

scholarship 2009 ( Ana Fuentes)

July 16, 2025 Leave a comment

 20th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”

By Herman Santa

Ana G. Fuentes received a scholarship of $500. Ana 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.

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.

Father’s 2021

July 16, 2025 Leave a comment

Spanish American Club celebrates Father’s Day

By Herman Santa

The Annual Father’s Day Dinner Dance hosted by The Spanish American Club, Inc. was celebrated on Saturday, June 25 at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie.  Before the dinner, master of ceremonies and president of the club, Carlos Bonet, welcomed everyone to the party and gave an update of the status of the club and thanked every one of them for their continued support.

We began the evening with cocktails and then enjoyed a delicious buffet. The meal consisted of stewed chicken, pulled pork, rice with chickpeas, yucca with mojito (a garlic dressing), dessert and coffee.  After the dinner, the board conducted the raffles and celebrated the member’s birthdays of the month of June while entertainer D.J. José Ramírez played a Happy Birthday song for them.

It was an evening filled with laughs, drinks, food, dancing and raffles. A special thank you to members Yvonne Bonet, Vivian Megaro, Celia Santia and Daisy Aleman for their assistance in cooking the buffet.  A big thanks to our board of directors and members Angel and Nereida Pellot and Dick and Karen Dimond who helped with the decorations, set ups and assisted throughout the night.

 

Categories: Father's 2021

Picnic 2024

July 16, 2025 Leave a comment

 Annual picnic at Jensen Beach Park

By Herman Santa

The Spanish American Club, Inc. members celebrated their annual picnic at Jensen Beach Park on Hutchinson Island on Saturday, April 26. While some enjoyed the beach, others played volleyball, dominoes, danced, and celebrated their April’s birthdays.

As usual, all of this was made possible through the hard work of our Board of Directors: President, Carlos Bonet; Vice President, Al Feliciano, Treasurer, Josie Guadalupe, Secretary, Evelyn Carrillo; Public Relations, Vivian Megaro; Director, Nancy Rozon and Substitute Mary Figliora, the picnic committee, and other volunteers.

The nonprofit organization from Martin and St. Lucie counties was founded in 1992 and it is the oldest social, civic, benevolence and sport organization on the Treasure Coast. The mission of the club is to promote friendship and solidarity among its members and other nonprofit institutions of the Treasure Coast through cultural, social, and civic activities and to promote the knowledge of the Spanish speaking countries, their geography, history, art, and folklore.

Categories: Picnic 2024