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Dominoes 2023
Dominoes games at Jensen Beach Park
By Herman Santa
Dominoes 2022
Dominoes games at Jensen Beach Park
Event 2023 (PSL Puerto Rican Parade)
Spanish American Club participates in the Puerto Rican Parade
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) was represented at Port St. Lucie Puerto Rican Parade. The parade was held at the Mets Stadium on December 9, 2023. Many volunteers associated with SACI walked along with the members along the parade route. Among them were Herman Santa, Lucie Santa, Gustavo Santa, Winnah Cani-Harrison, Mirta Ocasio, Lou Ocasio, Elie Villegas, Carmelo Villegas. Thank you to the members and their families who participated on the parade.
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.
Golf 2009
Do you like golf?
By Herman Santa
The members and friends of the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) continue to play golf at The Saints in Port St. Lucie every Friday after 11:00 A.M. There are many golfers that are participating in the “Try Outs” since the group was formed in January. They will continue to play golf until every one reaches 20 games to establish the “handicap” of each player.
The goal of the group is to have a Golf Tournament at the end of the summer to raise funds for the scholarship. This activity of the club has been appreciated for those members of the club that like golf.
Christmas 2011
Christmas Party…Good Food, wine and music
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, December 17, the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) celebrated the Annual Christmas Dinner-Dance Party at a private club house in Port St. Lucie. The members and their guests were greeted with hugs from the board of directors and drank the sangria punch prepared for the occasion. They danced with the great music of D.J. Mendoza well into the late ours of the night.
During a break, D.J. Adan Mendoza played a Happy Birthday song for Kino Velez, Joe Castro, Nilda Betancourt, Gustavo Santa, Mary Figliola, Kathy Rivera, Jimmy Rivera and Virginia Feliciano. Then the board of directors raffled the door prizes, held the 50/50 raffle and the hat dance contest. Congratulations to our president Mary Figliola, and her directors for working tireless to make the Christmas Party a big success.
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