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Father’s 2019
Spanish American Club members celebrate father’s Day
By Evelyn Carrillo
Members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. hosted their Annual Father’s Day Dinner on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Disabled American Veterans Club; located at 1150 SW California Blvd., in Port St. Lucie.
Once again members and guess had a fabulous evening with the delightful music of DJ José Ramírez and a delicious dinner of rice with chicken, rice with garbanzo beans, pepper steak, red beans, sweet plantain and a mixed salad. Meal was prepared by Yvonne Bonet and Vivian Megaro, Melissa Sanchez and Mary Figliola. Dinner was served by Isaiah Jean, Grace Lloyd, Rachelle Rudzinsky, Jocelyn Ortega and Jeremy Sanchez. The Board wants to thank the chefs and the servers for their time and efforts to make this event successful.
The Scholarship Committee: Nancy Rozon, Elizabeth Mejía, María McCutcheon and Pamela Peña had the pleasure of introducing two out of six scholarship recipients; Alejandra Lopéz-De La Cruz and Jaisen González. They expressed their gratitude for the donations made in every event to the scholarship program.
New Club Associates: The Board of Directors gives a cordial welcome to Ms. Jacqueline Allard who is sponsored by Theresa Pena and Ms. Ada Iris Feliciano who is sponsored by Jose and Maria Garcia. Jimmy and Kathy Rivera have been renewed as associates.
The Board of Directors are appreciative and thankful for those club associates that continue to donate door prizes. These donations are appreciated and helps in the success of our club. A special thanks to Iván Guanill, Dick & Karen Diamond, Nereida & Angel Pellot, Galud Segura, who joined the Board to set up for the event and clean up after the event.
From left Gilberto Ferri, Eliecér Torres and Theresa Peña.
From left Jaucelyn Serrano, Virginia González, Raquel O’Connor, Rafael Gabay, Leily Then and Dick Diamond.
Scholarship 2019 (Ferreira)
46th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. is proud to recognize one outstanding student selected to receive one of the six club’s 2019 scholarship awards. The recipient is Catherine Ferreira of Ft. Pierce.
Catherine Ferreira was born in Venezuela. Her parents Jesus Ferreira and Hailing Ramos were born in Venezuela. She is now living with her parents in Ft. Pierce. Catherine attended Fort Pierce Central High School. This fall she will continue her Associate Degree in Indian River State College, then will transfer to Embry Riddle Aerospace University in Daytona Beach. She will be majoring in Aerospace Engineering and Astronomy. She would like to work with Boeing or Space X and get into the research field.
This year scholarship committee Chair by Nancy Rozon and Co-chair by Elizabeth Mejía, María McCutheon and Pamela Peña along with the board of directors Carlos Bonet, President; Al Feliciano, Vice President; Evelyn Carrillo, Secretary; Josephine Guadalupe, Treasurer; Vivian Megaro, Public Relations Director: Nancy Rozon, Vocal Director; Mary Figliola, Substitute Director did a magnificent job selecting the students and running the program smoothly. The committee selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness and academics.
The scholarship was established in 1992 for low-income students. Over the past 27 years, the club has awarded more than $32,000 in scholarships to 47 Hispanic senior of Martin and St. Lucie counties. The board raises money for the scholarships by having 50/50 raffles at the monthly dance parties. The board also organizes other events such as picnics, cruises and garage sales. The committees organize events such as bowling, golf and dominoes tournaments. The Golf Group plays golf every Friday at The Saints Golf Course in Port St. Lucie. They hold a 50/50 raffle on the last Friday of the month. The Bowling Group plays every Monday at 6:00 P.M. at the Saint Lucie Lanes. The bowling group has a 50/50 raffle on the first Monday of the month.
The mission of the club is to promote friendship and solidarity among its members, neighbors and other non profit organizations of the Treasure Coast through cultural, social, civic, charity and sports activities to promote knowledge of the Spanish speaking countries, their geography, history, art and folklore.
Scholarship Award 2019
The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) awards scholarships
By Herman Santa
Members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. hosted their Annual Father’s Day Dinner on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at the Disabled American Veterans Club; located at 1150 SW California Blvd., in Port St. Lucie.
From left Pamela Peña, Nancy Rozon, Elizabeth Mejía, Jaisen González, Alejandra López-De La Cruz.
Mother’s 2019
By Herman Santa/Carlos Bonet
The Spanish American Club, Inc. hosted its traditional Mother’s Day Dinner Dance on Saturday, May 25 at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie. The event started with our master of ceremonies Carlos Bonet welcoming everyone to the event and gave an update of the status of the club and the next events of the of club. A moment of silence was observed for the members that are not longer with us and for the veteran.
Following the president’s speech the members and their guests enjoyed a delicious Latin buffet. The meal consisted of salad, bread, pulled pork, stew chicken, yucca, red beans, white rice, yellow rice with pigeon peas, dessert and coffee. After the dinner, the DJ played a Mother’s Day song and a Happy Birthday song for members and their guests who were celebrating their birthdays this month.
A big “Thank You” to the following members: Virginia and Rosendo Gonzalez, Lionel and Mercedes Roman, Dick and Karen Diamond, Angel and Nereida Pellot, Augusto Rodriguez, Gilbert Ferri, Carlos Mejia, Domingo Sanchez, Virginia Feliciano, Pamela Peña. Without your help these events would be overwhelming and a lot of hard work for our board of directors.
Volunteers are key to all successful organizations. Your example is a tribute to our club. I hope I got everyone, but if I haven’t acknowledged you its because so much was going on. Your continued support for our scholarship program under the direction of Nancy Rozon, with Pamela Pena, Elizabeth Mejia and Maria McCutcheon is excellent. At our next event we will try to have all of this years scholarship recipients available for you to meet. Your generosity to our young servers also was amazing. I want to give special thanks to Board members, Al Feliciano, Evelyn Carrillo, Josie Guadalupe, Nancy Rozon, Mary Figliola and Vivian Megaro. Vivian also donated the roses that were given to each female participant. I am especially grateful for our cooks, Yvonne Bonet, Vivian Megaro, Melissa Sanchez and Bianca DeJesus. Food was great.
Thank you all that were able to participate at yesterdays Mothers Day Event. I appreciate all the help that was given by various members and guests. Augusto Rodriguez, Gilbert Ferri, Carlos Mejia, Domingo Sanchez, Lionel and Mercedes Roman, Dick and Karen Diamond, Virginia Feliciano, Pamela Pena, Angel and Nereida Pellot. Without your help these events would be overwhelming and a lot of hard work for our board of directors. Volunteers are key to all successful organizations. Your example is a tribute to our club. I hope I got everyone, but if I haven’t acknowledged you its because so much was going on.
Please remember that if you are interested in participating in our Victory Cruise event on June 13, 2019 that you must inform Vivian Megaro, Josie Guadalupe, Al Feliciano or Evelyn Carrillo. I will not be available for that event. Thank you. The Father’s Dinner Dance party on Saturday, June 29th will be held at the DAV Chapter 113, 1150 SW California Ave. Port St. Lucie, Fl 34953 from 6:30 PM to 11:00 P.M. Please contact Carlos Bonet for reservations at (917) 204-6141 at c.bonet@aol.com. For information regarding the club, visit our website http://www.thespanishamericanclubinc.org
From left; Doris James, Norma Arroyo and Javier Andrade
From left Blanca Stella Páez , Ana María Tarani, Belén Medina, Al Manzanares and Virginia González
Scholarship 2019 (Martinez)
49th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. is proud to recognize one outstanding student selected to receive one of the six club’s 2019 scholarship awards. The recipient is Ruby Martinez of Ft. Pierce.
Ruby Martinez was born in Ft. Pierce. Her parents Rodolfo and Maria Martinez were born in Mexico and now they are living in Ft. Pierce. Ruby attended Fort Pierce Central High School. This fall she will be majoring in Pre Dental and then afterwards she will apply into Dental Hygiene at Indian River State College.
This year scholarship committee Chair by Nancy Rozon and Co-chair by Elizabeth Mejía, María McCutheon and Pamela Peña along with the board of directors Carlos Bonet, President; Al Feliciano, Vice President; Evelyn Carrillo, Secretary; Josephine Guadalupe, Treasurer; Vivian Megaro, Public Relations Director: Nancy Rozon, Vocal Director; Mary Figliola, Substitute Director did a magnificent job selecting the students and running the program smoothly. The committee selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness and academics.
The scholarship was established in 1992 for low-income students. Over the past 27 years, the club has awarded more than $36,000 in scholarships to 54 seniors of Martin and St. Lucie counties. The board raises money for the scholarships by having 50/50 raffles at the monthly dance parties. The board also organizes other events such as picnics, cruises and garage sales. The committees organize events such as bowling, golf and dominoes tournaments. The Golf Group plays golf every Friday at The Saints Golf Course in Port St. Lucie. They hold a 50/50 raffle on the last Friday of the month. The Bowling Group plays every Monday at 6:00 P.M. at the Saint Lucie Lanes. The bowling group has a 50/50 raffle on the first Monday of the month.
The mission of the club is to promote friendship and solidarity among its members, neighbors and other non profit organizations of the Treasure Coast through cultural, social, civic, charity and sports activities to promote knowledge of the Spanish speaking countries, their geography, history, art and folklore.
Scholarship Committee 2019
Scholarship Committee
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 scholarship committee Chair by Nancy Rozon and Co-chair by Elizabeth Mejia, María McCutheon and Pamela Peña along with the board of directors Carlos Bonet, President; Al Feliciano, Vice President; Evelyn Carrillo, Secretary; Josephine Guadalupe, Treasurer; Vivian Megaro, Public Relations Director: Nancy Rozon, Vocal Director; Mary Figliola, Substitute Director will continue selecting the students and running the program smoothly. The committee selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness and academics.
The scholarship was established in 1992 for low-income Hispanic students. Over the past 26 years, the club has awarded more than $31,000 in scholarships to 54 Hispanic seniors of Martin and St. Lucie counties. The scholarships are awarded based on financial need and a GPA of 3.0 or better. Letters of recommendation are accepted. The students will be selected 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. Eligible students should submit the application by Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2019. Applications are available from Martin and St. Lucie counties Guidance Counselors.
Scholarship 2019 (Mejía)
50th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. is proud to recognize one outstanding student selected to receive one of the six club’s 2019 scholarship awards. The recipient is Laura Mejía of Ft. Pierce.
Laura was born in Texas. Her parents were born in Antioquia, Colombia and now she is living with her mother Adriana Molina in Ft. Pierce. Laura attends Fort Pierce Central High School. This fall she will continue her studies and begin the bachelor’s program at Indian River State College. She plans to major in Business Administration and her biggest goal is to one day open her own business and give back to the community.
This year scholarship committee Chair by Nancy Rozon and Co-chair by Elizabeth Mejía, María McCutheon and Pamela Peña along with the board of directors Carlos Bonet, President; Al Feliciano, Vice President; Evelyn Carrillo, Secretary; Josephine Guadalupe, Treasurer; Vivian Megaro, Public Relations Director: Nancy Rozon, Vocal Director; Mary Figliola, Substitute Director did a magnificent job selecting the students and running the program smoothly. The committee selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness and academics.
The scholarship was established in 1992 for low-income students. Over the past 27 years, the club has awarded more than $32,000 in scholarships to 47 Hispanic senior of Martin and St. Lucie counties. The board raises money for the scholarships by having 50/50 raffles at the monthly dance parties. The board also organizes other events such as picnics, cruises and garage sales. The committees organize events such as bowling, golf and dominoes tournaments. The Golf Group plays golf every Friday at The Saints Golf Course in Port St. Lucie. They hold a 50/50 raffle on the last Friday of the month. The Bowling Group plays every Monday at 6:00 P.M. at the Saint Lucie Lanes. The bowling group has a 50/50 raffle on the first Monday of the month.
The mission of the club is to promote friendship and solidarity among its members, neighbors and other non profit organizations of the Treasure Coast through cultural, social, civic, charity and sports activities to promote knowledge of the Spanish speaking countries, their geography, history, art and folklore.
Dominoes 2019
Spanish American Club Annual picnic
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. members celebrated their annual picnic at Jensen Beach Park on Hutchinson Island on Saturday, April 27. While some enjoyed the beach, others played dominoes, danced and celebrated their birthdays.
Picnic 2019
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 27. While some enjoyed the beach, others played dominoes, danced and celebrated their birthdays.
After the cook out, the members and their guests celebrated birthdays of Carlos Bonet, Carlos Mejía, Lucy Santa, Herman Santa, Millie Asencio and José Santiago with a birthday cake and song. The winners of the 50/50 raffle were, Lily Cruz, Lou Rosa and Lynette Crespo.
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 Subtitute 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 non-profit 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.
From left Carlos Bonet, Dory Ortiz, Carlos Mejía, Lucy Santa, Herman Santa, Yolanda Torres, Millie Asencio
From left Lily Cruz, Lou Rosa and Lynette Crespo
Luau 2003
Luau with D.J. Music at the Park Edge Clubhouse
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, January 22, 2003, the members of the Spanish American club, Inc. (SACI) were invited by Bobby and Lily Rodriguez for the monthly Get Together at the Park Edge Clubhouse in Port St. Lucie. It was a wonderful party with a buffet, music and dancing until late at night and of course, with raffles and door prizes.
The idea of gathering members once a month has become a tradition at the Spanish American club Inc (SACI). The welcome cocktail and the famous buffet composed by authentic ethnic food is now a part of the monthly Get Together.
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