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Scholarship Committee 2017
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; Tresurer, Ray Guadalupe; Public Relations, Isa Bryson; Director and Carlos Mejía; Substitute.
The scholarship committee are: Nancy Rozon, Directora, 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.
Eligible students should submit the application by Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. Applications are available from Martin and St. Lucie counties Guidance Counselors.
Winter 2017
Annual Winter with D.J. José Ramírez at DAV
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. celebrates the Annual Black/White event on Saturday, January 28, 2017, at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie.
The members and their guests kicked off the first get together of the year with raffles, birthday, delicious hors d’oeuvres brought by each member to share at their tables that lasted thought the evening and non-stop Latin dancing from 7:00 P.M. until 11:00 P.M. by D.J. José Ramírez.
50/50 winners were: David Ramos and Nestor Pereira. Door prize winners were: Al Peña, Alma Lacayo, Carlos Lopez, Evelyn Carrillo, Josie Guadalupe, Virginia Feliciano, Dick Diamond, Elvira Jouvin and Tony Colón. Members present celebrating their birthdays were: Xiomara Guanill, Ana Rodriguez, Felix Asencio, Nereida Pellot, Sonia Echevarria, Uta McFadden, Elvira Jouvin and Jane Durango.
Many thanks to the members who donated the door prizes and those members who helped with the decoration and the setups. The new board extends its thanks to the generosity of our members and their guests who bought tickets for the 50/50 drawing. Proceeds of the drawing will go to the scholarship funds of the club.
The Spanish American Club, Inc. is a not profit benefit organization comprised of members in Martin and St. Lucie counties who are dedicated to the promotion and preservation of the Hispanic heritage on the Treasure Coast.
From left Al Peña, Alma Lacayo, Carlos Lopez, Evelyn Carrillo, Josie Guadalupe, Virginia Feliciano, Dick Diamond, Elvira Jouvin and Tony Colón
Fom left Xiomara Guanill, Ana Rodriguez, Felix Asencio, Nereida Pellot, Sonia Echevarria, Uta McFadden, Elvira Jouvin and Jane Durango.
From left David Ramos and Nestor Pereira
Board 2017
Message from the President
Last year I served as your Treasurer, and this year I have been elected as your President. I served you as Treasurer to the best of my ability and plan to do so again as your President. Thanks you for putting your trust in me. As you know, Carlos Bonet has been your leader for the last four years and I commend him and the Board for a job well done.
At this point I want to thank the Board for staying with me to help continue the work they have done. I would like to see the Club grow at the same pace that it has been. The members of S.A.C.I are an extraordinary group of people who enjoy life to the fullest. In fact, that was one of the reasons I joined the club. No club can prosper without the support of its members.
The future of the Club is in your hands, and only you can make the club better. The more participation in club activities the stronger the club will be. Support comes in many phases: the donations you give at our events, the donations you give when you help with the scholarship program (which thank to you has grown at great pace) and finally the donations you give of your time and effort, which should not be taken lightly.
Last Saturday we held our black and white event (we had over a hundred and ten participants). This helped both our scholarship fund and our general fund. I would like to inform you that we have a golf day. This is a group of us that golf together every Wednesday. If you want to join us you are more than welcome. We also have a bowling night at St. Lucie lanes every Monday night, all year round. It is not a league. You participate when and if you can.
I want to thank you all in advance for your help and participation now and in the future. In parting I want to welcome Isa Bryson for joining the board, and a special thanks to Carlos Mejia for attending our last board meeting. Hope to see many of you at the Valentine’s Day event which is being held at Club Med. Best wishes for the new year, Ruben Aleman
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
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