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Board 1992
The Spanish American Club, Inc. is a new organization in the Treasure Coast
By Sam Del Rosario
A new organization, “The Spanish American Club, Inc.” was recently established on the Treasure Coast. Its President, Mr. Hector Arias, tells us that the club’s objectives are: to promote friendship and solidarity among its members and the residents of the area through social, cultural, and civic activities. As a non-profit corporation, the organization will support its members and the community and provide knowledge of geography, history, art, culture, and folklore of our Hispanic-American countries.
The founding members of the organization are: Ing. Hector P. Arias, President, Cuban, Engineer from the city of Ft. Pierce. Mr. Tomás A. González, Vice-President, Cuban, former employee of Florida Power & Light, currently the owner of Sun Flower Educare Center. Mr. Francisco Pérez, Secretary, Puerto Rican, who works for the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation. Mr. Edgardo Morales, Vice-Secretary, Puerto Rican, Environmental Specialist at the Health Department in Martin County. Mr. Herman Santa, Treasurer, Puerto Rican, who is a Code Inspector for Martin County, in the Buildings and Zoning Division. Ing. Guillermo Vignier, Vice Treasurer, Cuban, Assistant Engineer with the Maintenance Division of the State Department of Transportation. Dr. Antonio A. Castillo, Member, Dominican, Allergist, with offices in the city of Stuart. Mr. Guillermo Rojas, Member, Venezuelan, owner of Fiesta Travel in Stuart and Export Company Trendmar Corp. Mr. Sam del Rosario, Member, Puerto Rican, Staff Member of Alma Latina.
Assembly 2012
Spanish American Club elects new president
By Herman Santa
On Saturday January 22, 2012, the members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) celebrated their 19th Annual General Assembly at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie to elect a new board of directors.
The meeting was called to order by the president Jimmy Rivera. Al Feliciano was the Master of Ceremony and conducted the general assembly and announced the candidates, revision of the bylaws and other issues to be resolved. The amendments of the bylaws were approved and Mary Figliola, was elected president of the club for the fiscal year 2011. The other elected directors were Kathy Rivera; vice-president, Nancy Rozon; secretary, Nora Candelario; treasurer and Karen Diamond; director.
Three of the past presidents were in attendance for the passing of the gavel. Herman Santa (1995, 2001, 2004 and 2007), passed the gavel to Gladys Piñeiro (2002), then it was passed to outgoing president Jimmy Rivera (2009, 2010) and finally to 2011 President Mary Figliola. The meeting ended with the awards ceremony when last year’s president Rivera presented recognition to his directors for their service and contribution and dedication to the club. Picture plaques were presented to Al Feliciano, Nancy Rozon, Ron Bryson and Mary Figliola.
(Front row) Isa Bryson, Nancy Rozon and Nora Candelario
Christmas Toys 2022
Toys For Tots
By Evelyn Carrillo/Herman Santa
SACI would like to thank everyone who found it in their hearts to bring a toy for our Toy for Tots drive. There will be smiles on kids’ faces in PSL and Martin Counties. A special thanks to Herman Santa and Nancy Rozon for their participation in the distribution of these toys. I received a letter of appreciation from Ms. Suzanne Hutcheson, President/CEO of Helping People Succeed for SACI’s contributions for feeding the hungry during Thanksgiving. I’ve also received a letter from the Reyes and Rodriguez families, who also benefit from SACI’s contributions during Thanksgiving. The gift cards and the toys were distributed by Herman Santa in Martin County through “Helping People Succeed, Healthy Families division” in Stuart, Golden Gate, Port Salerno, and Indiantown with the help of Agueda Mejía. A big thank you to all the golfers and friends who donated the Christmas toys for under privilege children in the area.
Christmas Toys 2023
Toys For Tots
By Evelyn Carrillo/Herman Santa
SACI would like to thank everyone who found it in their hearts to bring a toy for our Toy for Tots drive. There will be smiles on kids’ faces in PSL and Martin Counties. A special thanks to Herman Santa and Nancy Rozon for their participation in the distribution of these toys. I received a letter of appreciation from Ms. Suzanne Hutcheson, President/CEO of Helping People Succeed for SACI’s contributions for feeding the hungry during Thanksgiving.
The gift cards and the toys were distributed by Herman Santa in Martin County through “Helping People Succeed, Healthy Families division” in Stuart, Golden Gate, Port Salerno, and Indiantown with the help of Agueda Mejía. A big thank you to all the golfers and friends who donated the Christmas toys for under privilege children in the area.
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