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Assembly 2018
Spanish American Club elects new board for 2018
By Herman Santa
The members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. elected a new board for the fiscal year 2018. The Annual General Assembly meeting was held on January 14, at the Polish American Social Club in Port St. Lucie.
Each year, in January the members elect new officers to help set organizational goals and to ensure that funds raised through the annual campaign are being invested wisely in the club’s strategic priority areas such as scholarships for low-income Hispanic students, donations of food baskets at Thanksgiving for needy families and collection of Christmas toys for disadvantaged families.
At the meeting, the members of the club elected Ruben Aleman, President; Nancy Rozon, Vice President; Luis Carrillo, Treasurer; Ray Guadalupe, Public Relations; Carlos Mejia, Director and Charles Quiles; Substitute.
Much of The Spanish American Club, Inc.’s success derives from strong volunteer leadership. For more than 25 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.
The Spanish American Club, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, established in 1992. It is the oldest social, civic, sport and benevolence organization on the Treasure Coast. The main goals of the club are to promote friendship and solidarity among its members and other non-profit organizations, through social, cultural and civic activities and to promote the knowledge of the Spanish-speaking countries’ geography, history, art, culture and folklore.
Christmas 2017
The Spanish American Club, Inc. hosts Annual Christmas Dinner Dance Gala at the Polish American Club
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, December 29, members and supporters of The Spanish American Club, Inc. gathered to celebrate the club’s last event of the year at the Polish American Social Club in Port St. Lucie. The 187 attendees enjoyed a delicious seat down dinner. The meal consisted of Beef Stroganoff, Mahi Fish, Chicken Marsala, Salad, Baked Potato,Vegetable Medley, Bread, Butter and dessert. They were entertained by La Herencia Latina Orchestra and D.J. José Ramirez.
Master of ceremonies and president of the club, Rubén Alemán, 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. Followed the president’s update, event coordinator and public relations Director Ray Guadalupe conducted the raffles and the month of December birthday celebration, door prizes and 50/50.
The event ended with the awards ceremony. Our president Rubén Alemán recognized some directors for their service, contribution and dedication to the club with plaques. Among them were: Nancy Rozon, Isa Bryson, Ray Gudalupe and Al Feliciano. Other committee members that also were recognized for their service and were given gift card certificates were: Carlos Mejia, Angel and Nereida Pellot, Dick and Karen Diamond, Josie Guadalupe, Virginia Feliciano, Evelyn Carrillo and Diana Nieves.
A big “Thank You” to the board who worked very 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. The 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: Luis Rosa, Piano (Band Leader), Jessie Sanchez (Timbales), Julio Santoiemma (Saxophonist and Arranger), Albert Garcia (Lead Singer), Ronnie Andrini (Congas), Max Duhalde (Trumpet and sound engineer) and Willie Suarez (Bass)
From left Martín Rivera, Mary Figliola, Elizabeth Mejía, Virginia Feliciano and Néstor Pereira.
From left Gesell Borras, Carlos Mejía, Charles Quiles, Maria Meléndez, Alicia Abbate, Vicky Ramos, José Serbia, Rosa Espada, Vanessa Meléndez, Nereida Pellot and Rubém Alemán
From left Al Feliciano, Nancy Rozon, Luis Carrillo, Julia Fuentes, Virginia Feliciano, Ray Guadalupe, Vanessa Meléndez and Rubén Alemán
Cruise 2017 (Norwegian Jade)
Spanish American Club members gone cruising “Norwegian Jade”
By Herman Santa
The 11-day cruise to the Panama Canal on the Norwegian Jade was a success. We had 44 people (Members, relatives and their guests) who altogether were part of the trip. The trip was organized by Travel Agent of Vacation Superstore Nora Candelario and co-chaired by our secretary of the club Al Feliciano.
We had a full bus which left Nora’s home on Thursday, December 7. We all arrived on time at the Port of Miami. On the first day, we cruised at night between Miami and Cartagena then the fun began day and night with a lot of food, dancing, casino gambling and of course tours to the ports of Colombia, Panama Canal, Honduras, Belize and Mexico.
While some went to the tours to see the ports of Cartagena, Colón, Roatan, Harvest Caye and Costa Maya other enjoyed a game of dominoes, the spa, the expo, shopping, dancing, and using the gym to work off some of the food from the day before. The shows, Mexican train and cards games were also exciting to play with family and friends.
Unlimited alcoholic (Top shelf) and non alcoholic drinks package was great without having to dig in your pocket to pay for drinks. Pre-paid gratuities for the cruise staff, the bus driver (motor couch bus round trip transfer) and porters were also included in the price made it an all inclusive trip.
We enjoyed the food (Beautiful dining rooms), the theatre (Good comedians and dancers), the decks with big swimming pool and spas, the bands and the disco too mention a few. We had so much fun that group is planning another trip next year.
On our last day, we cruised at night between Costa Maya and Miami with a beautiful new moon and a nice sea breeze, a calm night to seat back and watch Mother Nature go by. It was beautiful end to an incredible journey that we will be remember for a long time.
Bowling 2017 (Dinner)
Spanish American Club Hosted a Bowling Dinner at the 19th Hole restaurant, port St Lucie
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, December 5 to kick off the Christmas holiday, some members of the bowling group of the The Spanish American Club, Inc. dine, drink and dance at The 19th Hole restaurant in Port St. Lucie. Among the members and their guests attending the dinner were: Gilberto Ferri, Maria Ferri, Yolanda Medina, Johnny Borras, Annie Borras, Luis Carrillo, Evelyn Carrillo, Jose Echevarria, Sonia Echevarria, Felix Asencio, Millie Asencio, Gus Meza, Karen Meza, Carlos Bonet, Yvonne Bonet, Al Feliciano, Virginia Feliciano, Jose Santiago, Cookie Santiago, Tony Cruz, Mirta Zapata, Herman Santa, Lucy Santa, Ray Guadalupe, Diana Nieves, Roberto Belardo, Carmen Belardo, Arturo Guadalupe, Josie Guadalupe, Ruben Aleman, Daisy Aleman, Vicky Rodriguez and Charlie Rodriguez, Roberto Velez, Aida Velez, Jack Letra, Sandra Letra, Ernesto Pereira, Yolanda Torres, Al Peña, Pam Peña, Hector Peña, Aminda Sampson.
A big Thanks to Ruben Aleman, Director of the Bowling Committee, Evelyn Carrillo and Nereida Pellot co-chairs who coordinated the event. Daisy Aleman who coordinated the gift exchange after the dinner. Special thanks to Nestor Pereira who played C.D.’s. music for our guests. It was a great night of drinks, good food, dancing and good camaraderie to start the holiday season.
Christmas Toys 2017
The Spanish American Club, Inc. collects toy for needy kids at holidays Event
By Herman Santa
The Thanksgiving party of the Spanish American Club was the beginning of the holiday season, the time to donate food baskets and to collect toys for the underprivileged families in need in the area.
The event was celebrated Saturday, Nov. 25 at the Disabled American Veterans Hall in Port St. Lucie. The club continued a 24-year tradition by distributing food baskets to underprivileged families for Thanksgiving and collecting holiday gift bags to needy children in the area. The toys will distribute by Herman Santa in Martin and Nancy Rozon in St. Lucie counties. A big “Thank You” to the board, the members and their guests who donated the Christmas gifts for the children.
Thanksgiving 2017
Annual Thanksgiving with D.J. José Ramírez at the Disabled American Veterans Hall (DAV), Port St. Lucie
By Herman Santa
The Annual Thanksgiving event hosted by the Spanish American Club was celebrated Nov. 25 at the Disabled American Veterans Hall in Port St. Lucie.
Master of ceremonies and club President Ruben Aleman welcomed everyone to the party and gave an update of the status of the club and thanked everyone for their continued support. Members and guests enjoyed an evening of snacks, raffles, dancing and celebration of birthdays. DJ and Singer José Ramírez provided the entertainment.
Followed the president’s update, our public relation director Ray Guadalupe conducted the raffles, presented the Billiard Tournament winners and member who were present celebrating their November birthdays. Door prize winners were Vivian Megaro, Pam Peña, Mirta Zapata, Elizabeth Mejía, Aminda Sampson, Gilberto Ferri, Lucy Santa, Yolanda Arnell, Daisy Alemán, Marie Muñoz, Evie Cardona and Denise Bodden. The 50/ 50 raffle winners were Cookie Santiago, Xiomara Guanill and Ed Parra.
A big “Thank You” to the board, the members and their guests who donated the door prizes and brought Christmas gifts for the children. The club continued a 24-year tradition by distributing food baskets to underprivileged families for Thanksgiving and collecting holiday gift bags to needy children in the area.
Founded in 1992, The Spanish American Club, Inc. is the oldest social, civic, sport and benevolence organization in the Treasure Coast. The club has become quite influential in the Treasure Coast area, playing a key role, for instance, in the scholarship program for Hispanic students from Martin and St. Lucie counties.
From left: Ruben Aleman and Carlos Mejia
From left; Cookie Santiago, Xiomara Guanill and Ed Parra
From left: Ray Guadalupe, Ernesta Monroe, Gus Meza, Diana Nieves, Vivian Megaro, Billy Betancourt, Denise Bodden, Javier Andrade, Luis Carrillo, Yolanda Medina and José Padilla
From left: Vivian Megaro, Pam Peña, Mirta Zapata, Elizabeth Mejía, Aminda Sampson, Gilberto Ferri, Lucy Santa, Yolanda Arnell, Daisy Alemán, Marie Muñoz, Evie Cardona and Denise Bodden
Golf 2017 (Tournament-SACI)
SACI Golfers tee up for their Annual Scholarship Tournament event at The Saints Golf Club
By Herman Santa
Members and their friends of the Spanish American Club, Inc. took to the greens and fairways for the Annual Golf Tournament on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie.
Golf practices started back in January once a week and golfers were accumulating points in each game until their last game at the end of Nov. The 2 men scramble event featured a number of activities, including “The Longest Drive”, “Closest to the Pin” “Low Score”, “Most Points”. The following prizes were awarded; Ralph Morrison “Longest Drive”, Ed Seubert “Closest to the Pin”, Gus Migliore and Eric Frank “Low Score”, Ralph Morrison and Robert Osborne “Most Points”.
Other players that participated or made donations were Carl Atkins, Ruben Aleman, Norman Sepulveda, Bernard Jethroe, Papito Perez, Norman Robinson, David Santiago, José Garcia, Al Peña, Fernando Mejia, Herman Santa, Lou Rosa, Roberto Belardo, Carlos Bonet and Luis Arroyo. Thanks to all the participants. Special thanks to David O’Kelly, Manager of The Saints Pro Shop who sponsored the tournament. Proceeds from the tournament went to support the Scholarship Funds of the club.
From left: (Front Row) Herman Santa, Jorge “Papito” Pérez and David Santiago. Center Row) Lou Rosa, Gus Migliore, Roberto Belardo and José Garcia
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Halloween 2017
Halloween Dance with D.J. José Ramírez at the DAV
By Herman Santa
The annual Halloween event hosted by the Spanish American Club was celebrated Oct. 28 at the Disabled American Veterans Hall in Port St. Lucie.
Members and guests were invited for birthday celebrations, snacks, tricks, treats, 50/50 raffles, dance, door prizes and for the best costumes. Master of ceremonies and club President Ruben Aleman welcomed everyone to the party and gave an update of the status of the club and thanked everyone for their continued support.
From left: Nereida Pellot, Rubén Alemán and Jason Modesto
From left: Gilberto Bodden and Luis Carrillo.
From left: Frank Megaro, Josie Guadalupe, Aminda Simpson, Rosendo González, Daisy Alemán, Néstor Locayo and Dick Diamond
Billiard 2017 (Tournament)
Spanish American Club hosts Billiard Tournament 2017
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. Billiard Tournament was hosted Saturday, October 14, at Shooters Billiards 8991 Federal Hwy, PSL at the corner of US1 and village green in Port St. Lucie.
Club member Ivan Guanill coordinated the event. The event produced enthusiastic participation by club members. The billiard tournament featured a ration of 11 players in a round single’s play. The entry fee was $10 per player. The players that lost two games were declared out of the competition.
Winners: Marco Peña, 1st. Place, Ivan Guanill 2nd. Place and Tony Cruz 3rd. Place. While the men played billiard, the ladies played dominoes. Among them were Xiomara Guanill, Daisy Aleman, Nereida Pellot and Millie Asencio. Thanks to Ivan Guanill and his committee and to all participants who made this annual event a big success.
(Front row) From left; Millie Asencio, Nereida Pellot Xiomara Guanill and Daisy Aleman
Event 2015 (Hispanic Proclamation)
PROCLAMATION – HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
By Herman Santa
On September 14, 2015, At the Regular Meeting of the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Port St. Lucie Mayor Gregory J. Oravec, presented a proclamation for the Hispanic heritage month. On behalf of the The Spanish American Club, Inc.
Members present to receive the proclamation were Carlos Bonet, Al Feliciano, Tony Colón and Nancy Rozon.
PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a) PROCLAMATION – HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Mayor Oravec read the Proclamation, and presented it to the Board of Directors of the Spanish American Club.
Carlos A. Bonet said, “We appreciate the fact that you have chosen the Spanish American Club to receive this Proclamation on behalf of the Hispanic community in Port St. Lucie. We will do our best to keep contributing to the City of Port St. Lucie and to the United States of America. Thank you for the recognition.”
Mayor Oravec commented, “Thank you.”.
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Regular Meeting of the CITY COUNCIL of the City of Port St. Lucie on September 14, 2015, beginning at 07:00 PM, at Port St. Lucie City Hall, 121 SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, Florida.
PROCLAMATION – HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Presented to the Spanish American Club, Inc. by Gregory J. Oravec, Port St. Lucie Mayor.
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