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Assembly 2017
The Spanish American Club, Inc. elect’s new board
By Herman Santa
The members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. elected a new board for the fiscal year 2017. The annual general assembly meeting was held on January 8, 2017, at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie. The new board of directors elected are Ruben Aleman; president, Nancy Rozon; vice president, Luis Carrillo; treasurer, Al Feliciano; secretary, Ray Guadalupe; public relations, Isa Bryson; director and Carlos Mejia; substitute.
During the annual meeting, Carlos Bonet was warmly thanked for his serving as president of the corporation from 2013 to 2016. Melissa Sanchez (substitute) was also honored for her four years of service during the same period. The board welcomed the new members, José and Irene Mori, Colberto and Denise Bodden during the formal induction presentation.
The club was founded in 1992 as a “monthly get together club” with nine Hispanic families when there was no many events for Hispanics on the Treasure Coast. Changing to monthly dance parties at public clubs made it possible to not only grow in numbers, but to afford the members and their guests more of an opportunity to participate in other events.
Over the past twenty-five years, the club has grown to more than 150 members to organized and present monthly dance parties, annual cruses and picnics, and other fundraising events such as golf, bowling and dominoes tournaments to support their scholarship program.
Christmas Toys 2016
The Spanish American Club, Inc. collects toy for needy kids at holidays party at Sons of Italy
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. More toys were collected at the Christmas party. The toys were distributed in Martin and St. Lucie counties.
Christmas 2016
The Spanish American Club, Inc. hosts Christmas Party
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, December 17, members and supporters of The Spanish American Club, Inc. gathered to celebrate the club’s last event of the year at the Sons of Italy Lodge 2594 in Port St. Lucie. During a break, D. J. José Ramírez played a Happy Birthday song to the members that were celebrating their birthday on December.
Fallowing the birthday celebration the members and their guests enjoyed a delicious buffet catered by Mandi’s Café and Catering. The meal consisted of pork, ham, chicken, mix veggies, dessert and coffee. There were door prizes and 50/50 raffles to top off the event.
The Dinner Dance Gala was planned by the board of directors of the club chaired by Carlos Bonet, president; Nancy Rozon, vice president; Al Feliciano, secretary; Ruben Aleman, treasurer; Ray Guadalupe, public relations; Luis Carrillo, director; and Melissa Sanchez, substitute. 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 Christmas toys and the door prizes.
The non-profit organization’s mission is to preserve the Hispanic heritage on the Treasure Coast. The club continued a 24-year tradition by distributing food baskets to underprivileged families for Thanksgiving and donating holiday gift bags to needy children in the area. The members meet once a month to socialize, dine and dance.
From left Luz Pinilla, Nestor Pereira, Elizabeth Mejia, Gloria Ramirez, Gustavo Santa, Virginia Feliciano, Nilda Betancourt and Mary Figliola.
From left Yolanda Torres, Galud Segura, Ivonne Bonet, Sonia Echevarria, Sandy Coughlin, Carmen Santoni, Ana Rodriguez, Billy Betancourt, Cookie Santiago, Vicky Rodriguez and Luz Pinilla.
From left Mirta Zapata, Hector Peña, Ray Guadalupe and Xiomara Guanill.
Bowling 2016 (Dinner)
Spanish American Club Hosted a Bowling Dinner at Pietro’s restaurant on Hutchinson Island
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, December 3 to kick off the Christmas holiday, some members of the bowling group of the The Spanish American Club, Inc. dine and drink at Pietro’s restaurant on Hutchinson Island. Among the members and their guests attending the dinner were: Gilberto Ferri, Tony Colon, Julio Borras, Unidentified guest, Alfredo Medina, Yolanda Medina, Johnny Borras, Annie Borras, Luis Carrillo, Evelyn Carrillo, Nilda Betancourt, Jose Echevarria, Sonia Echevarria, Felix Asencio, Millie Asencio, Agusto Rodriguez, Ana Rodriguez, Gus Meza, Karen Meza, Carlos Bonet, Yvonne Bonet, Al Feliciano, Virginia Feliciano, Jose Santiago, Cookie Santiago, Tony Canales, Norma Canales, Olando Tirado, Billy Betancourt, Nilda Betancourt, Tony Cruz, Herman Santa, Lucy Santa, Ray Guadalupe, Roberto Belardo, Carmen Belardo, Arturo Guadalupe, Josie Guadalupe, Javier Crespo, Lynette Malave, Ruben Aleman, Daisy Aleman, Tony Cruz, Mirta Zapata, Vicky Rodriguez and Charlie Rodriguez.
A big Thanks to Ruben Aleman, Director of the Bowling Committee and Billy Betancourt co-chairs who coordinated the event. Daisy Aleman who coordinated the gift exchange after the dinner. Special thanks to Felix Asencio who played C.D.’s. music for our guests. It was a great night of good food, drinks and good camaraderie to start the holiday season.
Thanksgiving 2016
Annual Thanksgiving with D.J. José Ramírez at the DAV
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. hosted the annual Thanksgiving celebration on Saturday, Nov. 27, at the Disabled American Veteran’s Club in Port St. Lucie. The evening started with cocktails, birthday celebration, door prizes, award and ended with great dancing music.
Before the dance, 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. Carlos also presented an award to Ron Bryson for his support and dedication to our club.
After the raffles, entertainer, D.J. José Ramírez played the “Happy Birthday” song for members and their guests who were celebrating their birthdays during the month of November.
The club continued a 23-year tradition by distributing food baskets to underprivileged families for Thanksgiving and donating holiday gift bags to needy children in the area. A big “thank you” to the board, the members and their guests who donated the door prizes and brought Christmas gifts for the children.
From left: Luis Carrillo, Vivian Megaro, Ray Guadalupe, Ernesta Monroe, Billy Betancourt, Gus Meza and Denise Bodden
From left: Nancy Rozon, Marlene Nieves and Nereida Pellot
From left: Colberto Bodden, Maritza Rivera, Vivian Megaro, Luis Rosa, Gilberto Ferri and Yvonne Bonet
Halloween 2016
Halloween Dance with D.J. David Peraza at the DAV
By Herman Santa
The Annual Halloween Party hosted by The Spanish American Club, Inc. was celebrated on Saturday, October 29, 2016, at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Hall in Port St. Lucie.
Members and guests were invited for tricks, treats, raffles, dances, snacks and door prizes for the best costumes. Master of ceremonies and president of the club Carlos Bonet welcomed everyone to the party and thanked everyone for their continued support.
After the announcements, birthday celebration and raffle drawings, everyone enjoyed the entertainment of D.J. David Peraza. A big thank you to our board members who coordinated the event. A special thank you to all the members and their guests who bought tickets for the raffles to benefit the scholarship of the club.
From left: Carlos Lopez, Carly Werhly, Lizett Santiago, Maritza Rivera, Virginia Gonzalez and Evie Cardona
Nereida Pellot and Jose Echevarria
From left: Magda Lopez and Unidentified guest
From left: Celia Santiago, Josie Guadalupe, Sophie Eisen, Amira Peña, Daisy Aleman, Rosendo Gonzalez and Dick Diamond
Luau 2016
Luau with D.J. José Ramírez at DAV
By Herman Santa
The Annual Luau party hosted by The Spanish American Club, Inc. was celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) hall in Port St. Lucie. 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.
Followed the president’s update, the board conducted the raffles and celebrated the birthdays of the month of September while entertainer D.J. José Ramírez played a Happy Birthday song for them.
It was an evening of raffles, door prizes music, leis and of course, luau. A big thank you to our board members who coordinated the event. A special thank you to all the members and their guests who attended and bought tickets for the raffles.
From left; Johnny Borras and Maria Allen
Event 2016 (Hispanic Proclamation)
PROCLAMATION – HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
By Herman Santa
On September 12, 2016, 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. board our Treasurer Ruben Aleman was present to receive the proclamation. Arriva Hispanos!
Luau 2018
Luau with D.J. José Ramírez at DAV
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. hosted a Beach Party Dance on Saturday, August 27 at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie. Members and their guests enjoyed an evening of drinks, fun, snacks and dancing. 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.
Followed the president’s update, the board conducted the raffles and celebrated the birthdays of the month of August while entertainer D.J. José Ramírez played a Happy Birthday song for them. A big thank to Nancy Rozon who donated the candle set to raise funds for the scholarship. Thanks to our board of directors and members who helped with the decorations, set ups and assisted throughout the night. The club’s mission is to unite the Hispanics throughout the Treasure Coast, in order to preserve our Hispanic Heritage.
From left; Tony Colón, Sandy Coughlin, Blanca Stella Paez, Ligia Bernas, Ana Rodriguez, Augusto Rodriguez and Nancy Rozon
From left: Angel Pellot, Charlie Rodriguez, Isabel Fernandez, Maritza Rivera, Augusto Rodriguez, Rossana Parra and Linda Manzanares
Elizabeth Mejia
Independence 2016
Independence Celebration with D.J. José Ramírez at “DAV”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. hosted “Independence Party ” on Saturday, July 30 at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie. Members and their guests enjoyed an evening of drinks, snacks, dancing and raffles. 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.
Followed the president’s update, the board conducted the raffles and celebrated the birthdays of the month of July while entertainer D.J. José Ramírez played a Happy Birthday song for them, among them present were Annie Borras, Yvonne Bonet, Melissa Sanchez, Ron Bryson, Olga Guillen, Carmen Nieves, Jose Echevarria and Evelyn Cruz.
Raffle winners were Luis Carrillo, Sonia Hernandez, Olga Perea, Mercy Roman, Isabel Torres and Ricardo Castro. 50/50 winners were: Evie Cardona and Virginia Gonzalez. A big thanks to our members and guests who helped with the decorations, set ups and assisted throughout the night.
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