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scholarship 2009 ( Ana Fuentes)
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
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.
Picnic 2024
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.
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.
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