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Winter Dance 2020
The Spanish American Club, Inc. members celebrate their 1st party of the year 2020
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, January 25, members and supporters of The Spanish American Club, Inc. “SACI” gathered to celebrate the 1 st dance of the year of the club at The Elks Lodge 2658, Port Saint Lucie, FL.
The event was sponsored by the recently elected new board composed of Carlos Bonet-President; Al Feliciano-Vice President; Evelyn Carrillo-Secretary, Josie Guadalupe-Treasurer; Vivian Megaro- Public Relations; Nancy Rozon- Director (Vocal), and Mary Figliola- Substitute Director. During a break, D. J. José Ramírez played a birthday song to celebrate the birthdays of the month of January.
A big thanks to Al and Virginia Feliciano for the donation of a gift basket to be raffled for our aid to Puerto Rico effort.. Proceeds ($200) of the gift basket to be donated to the victims of the Puerto Rico’s earthquake. Many thanks to Walter Gómez and Otto Vega for their generosity in the donation of their winnings of the 50/50 ($ 55 and $25 respectively) to ourscholarship program. Finally, thanks to the members that donated the door prizes, bought tickets for the raffles and helped with the event
Throughout the year, the members meet the last Saturday of each month to raise funds, socialize, dine and dance. The non-profit organization’s mission is to preserve the Hispanic heritage on the Treasure Coast and to unify Hispanics from the Treasure Coast. The group also gives scholarships to local High School senior students from Martin and St. Lucie counties. In November the members give food baskets during Thanksgiving week to underprivileged families and in December they collect Christmas toys for needy children for Martin and St. Lucie counties.
From left; David Ramos, Millie Asencio, Karen Diamond, Gloria Ramírez and Félix Asencio.
Golf 2020 (CtP)
2020 “CtP” winners
By Herman Santa
Bowling 2020 (50/50)
By Herman Santa
Assembly 2020
The Spanish American Club, Inc. re-elects board for fiscal year 2020
By Herman Santa
The Annual General Assembly meeting of The Spanish American Club, Inc. was held on Sunday, January 12, at The Elks Lodge 2658, Port Saint Lucie. The afternoon’s agenda proceeded with a call to order by President Carlos Bonet. He welcomed the members to this year’s assembly.
SACI is the area’s oldest non-profit social Hispanic organization, established in 1992. The main goals of the corporation are to promote friendship and solidarity among its members and other non-profit corporations, through charitable, social, cultural and civic activities and to promote the knowledge of the Spanish-speaking countries’ geography, history, art, culture and folklore.
Much of The Spanish American Club, Inc.’s success derives from strong volunteer leadership. For more than 27 years, The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) has relied on the guidance and expertise of Hispanic leaders to make a positive impact in Martin and St. Lucie Counties through fundraising, volunteerism and character-building.
Scholarship Committee 2011
Scholarship Committee 2011
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 Spanish American club, Inc. Scholarship Committee. This year new board of directors are: Mary Figliola, President; Kathy Rivera, Vice President; Nancy Rozon, Secretary; Nora Candelario, Treasurer and Karen Diamond. The scholarship committee are: Herman Santa, Director; Nancy Rozon and Isa Bryson, Co-Chairs. The SACI scholarship was established in 1994 for low-income Hispanic students. More than $20,000 has been awarded to local students. Thirty-four high school seniors from Martin and St. Lucie counties have benefited from the scholarships.
The scholarships are awarded based on career interest academic achievement, financial need and other criteria. Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA).
Applicants must write a paragraph in Spanish the day of the interview, on why they feel they should be considered for the scholarship. Letters of recommendation are accepted. Two students will be selected ($750 each) after 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 the high school and (4) the student must read, write and speak Spanish. Eligible students should submit the application by Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Applications are available from Martin and St. Lucie counties Guidance Counselors.
Photo #1 From left: Karen Diamond; Director, Nancy Rozon; Secretary, Nora Candelario; Treasurer. Seated: Kathy Rivera; Vice President and Mary Figliola; President
Photo # 2 From left: Nancy Rozon, Herman Santa and Isa Bryson
Christmas 2019
Spanish American Club’s Annual Christmas Dinner Dance
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, Dec. 28, members and supporters of The Spanish American Club, Inc. gathered to celebrate the club’s last event of the year at The Elks Lodge 2658 at 2290 SE Lennard Road, Port Saint Lucie. The attendees enjoyed a delicious sit-down dinner of pork, chicken, fish, salad, baked potato, vegetable medley, and dessert. Entertainment was provided by D.J. José Ramírez.
Carlos Bonet, master of ceremonies and club president welcomed everyone to the party and gave an update of the club and thanked everyone for continued support. Al Feliciano, Vice president, conducted the raffles (Door prizes, Gift certificates and 50/50) and the December birthday celebration.
The event ended with the awards ceremony. The board of directors recognized some members and directors for their service, contribution and dedication to the club with Gift cards. Among them were Herman Santa, Ivan Guanill, Virginia Feliciano, Dick Diamond, Karen Diamond and Angel Pellot and Nereida Pellot.
A big “thank you” went out to the board, who worked hard to make the last annual event of the year a big success. Many thanks to the members who helped with the decorations and set-ups. Finally, thanks to the members that donated the door prizes and bought tickets for the raffles.
This non-profit organization’s mission is to preserve the Hispanic heritage on the Treasure Coast. The members meet once a month to socialize, dine and dance.
From left; Nereida Pellot, Josie Guadalupe and David Ramos.
From left: Annie Borras, Rafael Velasquez, Grace Ortiz, Stella Páez, Fidelgno Casallas, Elizabeth Mejía, Lezette Ramos, Virginia González and Lilian Cruz
Bowling 2019 (Dinner)
Spanish American Club, Inc. Hosted a Bowling Dinner at Club Med
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, December 14 to kick off the Christmas holiday, some members of the bowling group of the The Spanish American Club, Inc. dine, drink and dance at luxury resort of Club Med restaurant in Port St. Lucie. The members and their guest enjoyed drinks, a delicious dinner, live entertainment and dancing until 1 A.M. A big “Thank You” to the bowling Committee for an event that was enjoy by all.
Christmas Toys 2019
By Herman Santa
The gift cards and toys were distributed by Herman Santa in Martin county through “Helping People Succeed, Healthy Families division” with the help of Agueda Mejía. In St. Lucie county the toys were distributed by Nancy Rozon. A big thank you to all the members and their guests who donated Christmas toys for under privilege children.
Thanksgiving 2019
Annual Thanksgiving with D.J. José Ramírez at The Elks Lodge 2658, Port St. Lucie
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, November 30th, The Spanish American Club, Inc. celebrated Thanksgiving at The Elks Lodge 2658. The hall was full with members and guests. Every one enjoyed the delicious dinner which included Chicken Marsala, Tilapia W/Linguini, Salad, Bread/Butter, Desert and Coffee.
D.J. José Ramírez was the entertainer. 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. Following the president’s update, the board conducted the raffles.
During a break the D.J. played a birthday song for the members that were celebrating their birthdays in the November. The club continued a 26-year tradition by distributing food baskets to underprivileged families for Thanksgiving and collecting holiday gift bags to needy children in the area. It was a memorable evening. The entire committee did a beautiful job in organizing the Thanksgiving event. A big thank you to all the members and their guests who attended, donated Christmas toys for under privilege children and bought tickets for the raffles. Proceeds will benefit the club’s scholarship program.
The Board of Directors signed a contract for the monthly dinner/dance events for the rest of this year 2019 and future events starting the fiscal year 2020. As a charitable nonprofit organization the club will continue to donate scholarships, food baskets in Thanksgiving and Christmas toys to needy families in Martin and St. Lucie Counties.
From left Elizabeth Mejía, Gilberto Ferri, Orlando Maldonado, Claudia Vega, Al Manzanares, Unidentified guest and Evie Cardona
From left: Miguel Rojas, Yolanda Medina, Vivian Megaro, Ray Guadalupe, Javier Andrade, Ernesta Monroe, Orlando Maldonado and Billy Betancourt
From left Félix Asencio, Ana Rodriguez and Félix Sanabria
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