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Halloween 2020
Halloween Dance with D.J. Carlos Bonet at the DAV
By Evelyn Carrllio
The Halloween Event was celebrated at the Disabled American Veteran (DAV) located at 1150 SW California Blvd., Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34953 on October 31, 2020. It was wonderful gathering at our usual place of celebrations. Costumes were remarkable. Everyone outdid themselves. Everyone danced all night to the perfect selected music of DJ Carlos Bonet. Thanks Carlos.
October Birthdays: John Borras, Daniel Carroll, Fidelino Cassallas, Berta Del Nodal, Dick Diamond, Sofie Eisen, Maria Luisa Ferri, Elena Gomez, Rosendo Gonzalez, Josephina Guadalupe, Francisca Mata, Frank Megaro, Angel Rosario, Cecilia Santiago and Josselyn Serrano.
Door Prize Winners: Felix Asencio, Elizabeth Mejia, Yvonne Bonet, Millie Asencio
50/50 Winner: Elizabeth Mejia. Ms. Mejia donated half of her winnings to the Scholarship fund. The scholarship fund received a total of $85.00 that evening. The Board of Directors wants to express their gratitude to all who participate with donating to the Scholarship fund.
Membership Dues/Candidacy for Board of Directors Positions: Attached you will find the second notice regarding the 2021 Members Dues. The offer of $15.00 per current members will expire on December 31, 2020. All donations are non-refundable, as per the By-laws. (Article 34 page 15). Non-members will pay $30.00 per applicant.
Candidacy for Board of Directors position: Any member can nominate another member for any position on the Board of Director. Nominee must accept the nomination. Deadline for nominations is November 30, 2020. Please submit your written nomination to SACI, P.O. Box 9356, Port Saint Lucie, Fl. 34985. The current Board of Directors plan to run for 2021.
Thanksgiving Event: It was the consensus of the Board not to conduct the Annual Thanksgiving Event due to the continuous elevating numbers of Covid-19. Nevertheless, there is a great possibility that the Annual Christmas Event will take place.
Golf 2020 (Tournament-SACI)
Annual Golf Tournament 2020
By Herman Santa
Members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. Golf Group held their Annual Scholarship Tournament event at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie
Members and their friends of The Spanish American Club, Inc. held their Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, Oct. 25th at The Saints Golf Course in Port St. Lucie. The 2 men scramble event featured a number of activities, including “The Longest Drive”, “Closest to the Pin” “Low Score”, “50/50 raffle”, etc. Golfers enjoyed a beautiful day and camaraderie, which concluded at the 19th Hole restaurant with food, awards and raffles
Congratulations to the tournament winners: Harvey Taylor, “Longest Drive”, Gary Bradley “, Closest to the Pin”, Gary Bradley and Rafael Velasquez “Low Net Score”, “Honesty High Score” Cecil Elie and Robert Osborne, “Par 3’s Closest to the Pin” Gary Bradley, Al Peña and Mike Bolanos, “50/50 raffle ” Rafael Velasquez and Herman Santa. Jorge Crespo “Most Improved Player of the Year”.
Other players that participated were Jorge Crespo, Cecil Elie, Gus Migliore, Mike O’Donnell, Paul Mitchell, Dennis Schmidt, Rob Boals, Ruben Aleman, Norman Robinson, David Santiago, José Garcia, Fernando Mejia, Carlos Bonet and Tony Torello.
Players that donated but could not attend were Carl Atkins, Frank Timan, John Williams, Jack Klein, Luis Arroyo, Bill Allen, Marco Flores, Jim Lao, Mike Remy and Ed Faivre. Special thanks to David O’Kelly, Manager of The Saints Pro Shop and Mike Bolanos, President of OTHL Logistics LLC who sponsored the tournament.
All funds raised at the event will help the club’s scholarship funds for next year graduating high school seniors of Martin and St. Lucie counties. The Spanish American Club was founded in 1992. The mission of the club is to promote friendship and solidarity among its members and other non-profit organizations throughout the Treasure Coast through cultural, social, civic and sport activities; to promote knowledge of all Spanish speaking countries, their geography, history, art, and folklore.
Golf 2020 (Hole in One- Schaub)
Rick’s Hole in One
Rick Schaub made a “Hole-In-One” on Friday, July 8, 2020, at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. Rick aced the 115 yard-Par 3, No. 16th hole using a # Pitching Wedge. He was part of the SACI group with Gus Migliore. Congratulations!
Scholarship Award 2020
Congratulations Scholarship Recipients 2020
By Herman Santa/Pam Peña
The Spanish American Scholarship Committee would like to introduce our 2020 scholarship recipients. The club was able to award $3,500.00 to deserving Latino students. As Covid 19 has limited our social distancing the club was not able to present our scholars in person to our members.
Scholarships are available because of your charitable donations either directly or through our many social activities. These students are extremely thankful to our members and have expressed so in their thank-you notes.
Logan Putnam; Awarded $1,000. Attending University of Central Florida. Major: Aerospace Engineering.
Daniela Granados; Awarded $500. Attending Seminole State College. Major: Neuroscience.
Alicia Solis; Awarded $500. Attending University of Florida. Major: Biology/Physician Assistance.
Itzel Mendoza; Awarded $500. Attending University of Central Florida. Major: Nursing.
Laura Barco; Awarded $500. Attending Indian River College. Major: Nursing.
Natalie Becerra; Awarded $500. Attending Florida Atlantic University. Major: Psychology.
Anniversary 2020
28th Anniversary of SACI with D.J. Carlos Bonet at the Elks
By Evelyn Carrillo
Members and guests of The Spanish American Club host their 28th anniversary of the club on June 27, 2020, at the Elks Lodge located at 2290 SE Lennard Road, PSL 34952.
SACI Board of Directors along with Management of the Elks Lodge made sure that all the safety protocol pertinent to COVID-19 (Corona Virus) were implemented during each event. These protocols were supplied via email to all club members on May 15, 2020, by our President Mr. Carlos Bonet. We are happy to inform everyone that the events were a great success. We celebrated with a delightful dinner and great music by DJ Carlos Bonet, President. I personally want to thank Carlos for the great job he did as the DJ. SACI would also like to thank the Elks Lodge staff for their commendable services.
Seating from left. Wanda Maldonado, Melissa Sanchez and Yvonne Bonet
Front row from left Stella Páez, Nancy Rozon and unidentified guest
Father’s 2020
The Spanish American Club, Inc. members celebrate Father’s Day Dinner Dance
By Evelyn Carrillo
Members and guests of The Spanish American Club host their annual Father’s Day Dance on June 27, 2020 at the Elks Lodge located at 2290 SE Lennard Road, PSL 34952.
SACI Board of Directors along with Management of the Elks Lodge made sure that all the safety protocol pertinent to COVID-19 (Corona Virus) were implemented during each event. These protocols were supplied via email to all club members on May 15, 2020, by our President Mr. Carlos Bonet. We are happy to inform everyone that the events were a great success. We celebrated honoring all fathers with a delightful dinner and great music by DJ Carlos Bonet, President. I personally want to thank Carlos for the great job he did as the DJ. SACI would also like to thank the Elks Lodge staff for their commendable services.
Seating from left: Berta Del Nodal, Mary Filiola and Frank Megaro
Mother’s 2020
Annual Mother’s Day Dance with D.J. Carlos Bonet at “The Elks”
By Carlos Bonet
Note: No pictures available yet
Saturday May 30, 2020 marked our return to The Spanish American Club, Inc’s return of our monthly activities. It was a day of anxiety and joy. The participation was only 31 members and guests. But the camaraderie, music and food were excellent. Masks were available for those that did not have one and so was an ample supply of hand sanitizer. The dance area was made as ample as possible to minimize too close a contact between dancers. This event was definitely not what we are used to in our club, but it was enjoyed by all. The Elk’s staff provided the safe environment, an excellent meal and the cooperation from our participants was also excellent.
It is very understandable why most of you did not wish to participate. But, I am also aware that many of you are participating in other activities that place you in the same compromising situations. When you go to supermarkets, home goods stores and even in open air or indoor restaurants, where no one wears a mask or gloves. Regardless, this pandemic is something that should not be taken lightly and I urge all of you to make your own personal decisions that will keep you and your families safe.
Golf 2017 (Bonet)
Carlos Bonet “Most Improved” Golfer of the year 2017″
By Herman Santa
Carlos Bonet has been declared the winner of the “Most Improved Player of the Year”. When Carlos started play this year his score average was 97.5 with 9.2 points average.
At the present time Carlos’s Score average is 97.6 with 9.7-point average He won a free 1-hour Golf Lesson donated by Pro Shop Manager David O’Kelly of The Saints. Congratulations!
Golf 2018 (Guadalupe)
Ray Guadalupe “Most Improved Golfer of the Year 2018”
By Herman Santa
Ray Guadalupe has been declared the winner of the “Most Improved Player of the Year”. When Ray started play this year his score average was 92.9 with 16.3 points average. At the present time Ray’s average is 91.7 with 16.8 points and a 22 Handicap and 18 points. He won a free 1-hour Golf Lesson donated by Pro Shop Manager David O’Kelly of The Saints. Congratulations!
Golf 2019 (Crespo)
Golf “Most improved”
By Herman Santa
Jorge Crespo has been declared the winner of the “Most Improved Player of the Year”. When he started playing with us last year his first game he scored 96 with 12 points. At the present time Jorge’s average is 89.3 with 16.8 points and a 25 Handicap an improvement of 7 strokes. He won a free round of golf donated by Herman Santa. Congrats Jorge.
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