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Independence 2018
Independence Celebration with D.J. José Ramírez at “Polish American Club”
By Charlie Quiles
As any club member will readily admit we are represented by a diverse group of Latin American cultures. However, we recognize and welcome all cultures from around our globe. Our membership is comprised of a panoply of individuals. We are Iberians; we are Italians; we are French; we are Germans; we are Scots; we are English. Most of all and very importantly we share the common thread of living in a land that has provided most of us with the ability to eke out a decent life for ourselves and our families, the United States of America.
Earlier this month, on July 4th, the U.S.A. celebrated it’s independence in 1776. July holds a special significance for many of our neighbors throughout our western hemisphere for the same reason. Independence came to Colombia on July 20, 1810; to Venezuela on July 5, 1811; to Argentina on July 9, 1816; to Peru on July 28, 1821; to Canada on July 1, 1867, and; to the Bahamas on July 10, 1973. There must be something about those hot summer months that made the blood boil with a yearning to be free.
Anyway, we asked our members to bring a symbol of their cultural heritage. Carlos Mejía brought his Colombian national flag, his wife Elizabeth a bright red and white plaque with the coat of arms of Perú. Nancy Rozon was dressed in a white blouse with yellow, blue, red ruffles and bright red slacks. Her niece Rosie Basabe displayed the same resplendent colors throughout her outfit expressing their Venezuelan culture.
Some of our Puertorriqueño (Puerto Rican) members wore traditional guayaberas (lightweight cloth jacket for men). Borinqueños Charlie and Maria Quiles, wore non-traditional t-shirts emblazoned with the Puerto Rican flag in the background. Three individuals were depicted within the flag: a Spanish conquistador; a Taíno warrior, and a person of African descent. His were men and hers were women. Inscribed on the shirts were the words ‘Mi Raza’ acknowledging a mix of races, all of them contributors to the proud Puerto Rican heritage.
The hard work of our Board of Directors: President, Rubén Alemán; Vice President, Nancy Rozon; Treasurer, Luis Carillo; Acting Interim Secretary, Charlie Quiles; Public Relations Director, Ramón Guadalupe, and Director, Carlos Mejía has to be acknowledged. Thank you all, we applaud your efforts.
The Spanish American Club was founded in 1992. The mission of the club is to promote friendship and solidarity among its members and other nonprofit 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.
From left Rubén Alemán, Mirta Zapata, Félix Sanabria and José Echevarría
From left Rubén Alemán, Galud Segura (Door prize winner), Charlie Quiles (Door prize winner, Colberti Bodden (Door prize winner, Néstor Pereira and Carlos Mejía
From left Charlie Quiles, Luis Carrillo, Nancy Rozon, María Quiles (50/50 winner), Rubén Alemán Roberta Linares (50/50 winner), Rubén and Carlos Mejia.
Scholarship 2018 (Hernández)
44th 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 four club’s 2018 scholarship awards. The recipient is Johana Hernández of Port St. Lucie.
The Spanish American Club, Inc. is proud to recognize one outstanding student selected to receive one of the four club’s 2018 scholarship awards. The recipient is Johana Hernandez of Port St. Lucie.
Johana was born in La Habana, Cuba. Her mother Georgina Cordero was also born in Cuba and now are living in Port Saint Lucie. She attended Port St. Lucie High School. She will attend Indian River State College. She will study Business Administration.
This year scholarship committee Chair by Nancy Rozon and Co-chair by Elizabeth Mejía along with the board of directors Ruben Aleman; president, Nancy Rozon; vice president, Luis Carrillo; treasurer, Giselle Borrás; secretary, Ray Guadalupe; public relations, Carlos Mejía; director and Charlie Quiles; substitute 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 Hispanic students. Over the past 26 years, the club has awarded more than $31,000 in scholarships to 46 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 members bowl 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 2018 (Crosske)
43rd 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 four club’s 2018 scholarship awards. The recipient is India May Crosske of Port St. Lucie.
Her parents were born and raised in New York. India was Born in New York but raised in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. She attended Saint Lucie West Centennial High school and she will attend Indian River State College to pursue a bachelors degree in Nursing. Her goal is to become a Nurse Practitioner and one day have her own practice.
This year scholarship committee Chair by Nancy Rozon and Co-chair by Elizabeth Mejía along with the board of directors Ruben Aleman; president, Nancy Rozon; vice president, Luis Carrillo; treasurer, Giselle Borrás; secretary, Ray Guadalupe; public relations, Carlos Mejía; director and Charlie Quiles; substitute 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 Hispanic students. Over the past 26 years, the club has awarded more than $31,000 in scholarships to 46 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 members bowl 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.
Golf 2018 (Tournament-Par 5)
The Spanish American Club, Inc. golfers participated at the “Par 5 Golf Tournament”
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, June 30, some members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. participated in the Golf Tournament of the “Par 5 Golf Tournament at Meadowood Golf Course in Ft. Pierce, St. Lucie County. Among the participants representing the club were, Ray Guadalupe, Herman Santa, and Ruben Aleman. Other golfers that play with our group were David Santiago, Norman Robinson, Paul Mitchell, Robert Osborne, Ed Shuebert, Bernard Jethroe and Ralph Morrison.
Thanks to all participants from the club who went above and beyond for a good cause. Ralph won the “Golf bag and Ruben Aleman won a basket of goodies. Congratulations.
Father’s 2018
The Spanish American Club, Inc. celebrates Father’s Day
by Charlie Quiles
To our fathers, your night was celebrated by The Spanish American Club, Inc. at the D.A.V. in Port St. Lucie, Fl. Our appreciation of your service and dedication to your families was well deserved. Your children and in some cases your grandchildren in attendance attested to that fact. Why even our own president Rubén Alemán was so overwhelmed that he performed a solo dance to the tune of ‘Rock Around the Clock’ to everyone’s delight. The night’s highlights included a return by ‘Zorba’ (Ray Matias). His astonishing rendition of the famed Greek lured many contributors who stuffed his shirt and pants pockets with donations. These proceeds were added to our scholarship coffers.
The buffet served up by our volunteers Isaiah, Jocelyn, Christian and Brianna included red beans, a choice of arroz con pollo (red rice and chicken) or arroz con gandules (red rice and pigeon peas), a choice of chicken or beef patties, pulled pork and a side dish of fresh salad. Desert consisted of a luscious white cake topped with white frosting and fruit. Our birthday celebrants for the month of June were, Tony Cruz, Gilberto Ferri, Gilbert Parades, Naomí Sanabria, Roberta Linares and Cecilia Pulido.
Again, as usual, all of this was made possible through the hard work of our Board of Directors: President, Rubén Alemán; Vice President, Nancy Rozon; Treasurer, Luis Carillo; Acting Interim Secretary, Charlie Quiles; Public Relations Director, Ramón Guadalupe, and Director, Carlos Mejía. If I have forgotten anyone, pardon me. We applaud your efforts. Thank you all.
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. Hasta la proxima! (Until next time)!
From left Luis Carrillo, Cecilia Pulido, Carlos Mejía and Javier Andrade
From left Andres Padilla, Carly Werhly, Félix Sanabria, Francis Mata, Cármen Medina, Noemí Sanabria, Nereida Román and Aminda Sampson
From left; Tony Cruz, Gilberto Ferri, Gilbert Parades, Roberta Lanares, Noemí Sanabria and Cecilia Pulido
(Back Row) From left Elizabeth Mejía, Carlos Mejía, Javier Andrade, Ed Parra, Rosanna Parra, Elena Andrade and Alicia Gómez
(Front Row) Noemí Sanabria, Felix Sanabria, Al Manzanares and Linda Manzanares
From left Isaiah, Jocelyn, Christian and Bryanna
Scholarship 2018 (Calderón)
42nd 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 four club’s 2018 scholarship awards. The recipient is Cecilia Yvette Calderón of Port St. Lucie.
Cecilia Evette Calderon was born in El Salvador. Her parents also were born in El Salvador and now are living in Port Saint Lucie. Cecilia attended St. Lucie High School. She will study cosmetology.
This year scholarship committee Chair by Nancy Rozon and Co-chair by Elizabeth Mejía along with the board of directors Ruben Aleman; president, Nancy Rozon; vice president, Luis Carrillo; treasurer, Giselle Borrás; secretary, Ray Guadalupe; public relations, Carlos Mejía; director and Charlie Quiles; substitute 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 Hispanic students. Over the past 26 years, the club has awarded more than $31,000 in scholarships to 46 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 members bowl 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 2018 (Weist)
45th 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 four club’s 2018 scholarship awards. The recipient is Alexis Weist of Port St. Lucie.
Alexis Weist mother’s side of the family is American, while her fathers side of the family is from Ecuador. She lives in Port Saint Lucie and attended St.Lucie West Centennial High School. She is currently accepted and going to attend Indian River State College in the fall of 2018 and plan to major in the medical Field.
This year scholarship committee Chair by Nancy Rozon and Co-chair by Elizabeth Mejía along with the board of directors Ruben Aleman; president, Nancy Rozon; vice president, Luis Carrillo; treasurer, Giselle Borrás; secretary, Ray Guadalupe; public relations, Carlos Mejía; director and Charlie Quiles; substitute 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 Hispanic students. Over the past 26 years, the club has awarded more than $31,000 in scholarships to 46 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 members bowl 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 2018
Scholarship Award
By Herman Santa
Four extraordinary graduating seniors from St. Lucie County public High Schools were recently recognized as this year’s Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI). This year’s winners were Alexis Weist, Cecilia E. Calderon, India M. Crosske and Johana Hernandez
This year scholarship committee Chair Nancy Rozon and Co-chairs Elizabeth Mejía did a magnificent job selecting the students and running the program smoothly. This year The Spanish American Club, Inc. board of directors are Ruben Aleman; president, Nancy Rozon; vice president, Luis Carrillo; treasurer, Ray Guadalupe; public relations, Carlos Mejía; director and Charlie Quiles; Substitute director.
Over the past 26 years, the club has awarded more than $31,000 in scholarships to 48 Hispanic seniors of Martin and St. Lucie counties. The scholarship is based on need and a proven record of academic excellence.
SACI was the first Hispanic social, civic and sport club to award scholarships to Hispanic seniors from Martin and St. Lucie Counties public High Schools. Today, the nonprofit club continues to embrace diversity and give all members of the community an equal chance to pursue their dreams.
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 2018
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 new board of directors are: Ruben Alemán, President, Nancy Rozón Vice president, Al Feliciano; Secretary, Luis Carrillo; Treasurer, Ray Guadalupe; Public Relations, Isa Bryson; Director and Carlos Mejía; Substitute.
The scholarship committee are: Nancy Rozon, Director, Carlos Bonet and Fe Vall de Ruten. The SACI scholarship was established in 1994 for low-income Hispanic students. More than $25,000 has been awarded to local students. Thirty-nine 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). Letters of recommendation are accepted. Two students will be selected ($1,000 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.
Mother’s 2018
Annual Mother’s Day Dance with D.J. José Ramírez at “DAV”
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, May 26, the traditional Mother’s Day Dinner Dance of the Spanish American Club, Inc. was celebrated at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie.
D.J. José Ramírez provided the entertainment, Master of ceremonies were Rubén Alemán and Ray Guadalupe. The event started with Mr. Alemán, who welcomed everyone and gave us an update of the status of the club. Following the president’s speech the members and their guests enjoyed a delicious Latin buffet. The meal consisted of salad, bread, medley veggies, pulled pork, stew chicken, yucca, white rice, red beans, black beans, rice with pigeon peas, Pastelillos, dessert and coffee.
After the dinner, the D.J. played a Mother’s Day song and a Happy Birthday song for members and their guests who were celebrating their birthdays during the month of April and May, among them were: Carlos Mejía, Colberto Bodden, Carlos Bonet, Millie Asencio, Ruben Alemán, José Santiago, Blanca Stella Paez, Lucy Santa, Herman Santa, Al Manzanares, Irving Carvajal and Eliécer Torres.
After the birthday celebrations our Public Relation Director Ray Guadalupe reminded us of the meaning of the Memorial Day. We honored them by reciting the pledge of allegiance. Then he proceeds with the raffles. All proceeds from the raffles will go to our scholarship and general funds of the club. Following the raffles, our scholarship director Nancy Rozon presented Johanna Hernández and Cecilia Calderon, two of four scholarship recipients this year.
The D.J. again kept everyone on their feet all night with his repertoire of Latin music. Like always it was an evening filled with laughs, good Latin food, dancing, raffles and good camaraderie.
A big thank to our president Rubén Alemán and his directors, Vice President Nancy Rozon; Treasurer Luis Carillo; Secretary Giselle Borrás; Public Relations Ray Guadalupe, Director Carlos Mejía and Substitute Charlie Quiles . A special thanks to the buffet helpers for their assistance in serving the food. Finally, a Big Thanks to all the members and their guests who attended and bought raffle tickets.
The Spanish American Club, Inc. was founded in 1992. The mission of the club is to; promote friendship and solidarity among its members and other non-profit organizations of the Treasure Coast through cultural, social, civic and sport activities to; promote knowledge of the Spanish speaking countries, their geography, history, art, and folklore.
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Scholarship winners
From left Carlos Mejia, Ray Guadalupe, Rubén Aleman, Nancy Rozon, Johanna Hernández (2018 scholarship winner), Cecilia Calderon (2018 scholarship winner) and Elizabeth Mejía
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