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Scholarship 2008 (Anthony Sanchez)
18th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
Anthony Sanchez, Winner 2008 Scholarship received a scholarship of $500 to study medicine at “Med Vance Institute.” Anthony was selected by the Scholarship Committee of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.,” who described her as one of the two most qualified students this year for the club’s student scholarship, possessing great intelligence and dedication.
Thanks to the scholarship sponsors this year. The list of contributors from 2007 included Showtime Entertainment, Center for Eye Care & Surgery, Coggin Honda of Ft. Pierce, Rodríguez Oronoz & Co., Vitreo-Retinal Consultants, Realty Unlimited GMAC, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dansar Construction Co., Groucho’s Production, Jose’s Barber Styling, Latin Chamber of Commerce of the Treasure Coast, and La Voz News of the Treasure Coast, among others.
Scholarship 2009 (Tayliz Rodriguez)
19th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
Tayliz Joan Rodriguez, received a scholarship of $500.” Tayliz was selected by the Scholarship Committee of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.,” who described her as one of the three most qualified students this year for the club’s student scholarship, possessing great intelligence and dedication.
Thanks to the scholarship sponsors this year. The list of contributors from 2007 included Showtime Entertainment, Center for Eye Care & Surgery, Coggin Honda of Ft. Pierce, Rodríguez Oronoz & Co., Vitreo-Retinal Consultants, Realty Unlimited GMAC, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dansar Construction Co., Groucho’s Production, Jose’s Barber Styling, Latin Chamber of Commerce of the Treasure Coast, and La Voz News of the Treasure Coast, among others.
scholarship 2009 ( Ana Fuentes)
20th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
Ana G. Fuentes received a scholarship of $500. Ana was selected by the Scholarship Committee of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.,” who described her as one of the three most qualified students this year for the club’s student scholarship, possessing great intelligence and dedication.
Thanks to the scholarship sponsors this year. The list of contributors from 2007 included Showtime Entertainment, Center for Eye Care & Surgery, Coggin Honda of Ft. Pierce, Rodríguez Oronoz & Co., Vitreo-Retinal Consultants, Realty Unlimited GMAC, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dansar Construction Co., Groucho’s Production, Jose’s Barber Styling, Latin Chamber of Commerce of the Treasure Coast, and La Voz News of the Treasure Coast, among others.
Father’s 2021
Spanish American Club celebrates Father’s Day
By Herman Santa
The Annual Father’s Day Dinner Dance hosted by The Spanish American Club, Inc. was celebrated on Saturday, June 25 at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie. Before the dinner, 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.
We began the evening with cocktails and then enjoyed a delicious buffet. The meal consisted of stewed chicken, pulled pork, rice with chickpeas, yucca with mojito (a garlic dressing), dessert and coffee. After the dinner, the board conducted the raffles and celebrated the member’s birthdays of the month of June while entertainer D.J. José Ramírez played a Happy Birthday song for them.
It was an evening filled with laughs, drinks, food, dancing and raffles. A special thank you to members Yvonne Bonet, Vivian Megaro, Celia Santia and Daisy Aleman for their assistance in cooking the buffet. A big thanks to our board of directors and members Angel and Nereida Pellot and Dick and Karen Dimond who helped with the decorations, set ups and assisted throughout the night.
Picnic 2024
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 26. While some enjoyed the beach, others played volleyball, dominoes, danced, and celebrated their April’s birthdays.
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 Substitute 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 nonprofit 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.
Dominoes 2023
Dominoes games at Jensen Beach Park
By Herman Santa
Dominoes 2022
Dominoes games at Jensen Beach Park
Event 2023 (PSL Puerto Rican Parade)
Spanish American Club participates in the Puerto Rican Parade
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) was represented at Port St. Lucie Puerto Rican Parade. The parade was held at the Mets Stadium on December 9, 2023. Many volunteers associated with SACI walked along with the members along the parade route. Among them were Herman Santa, Lucie Santa, Gustavo Santa, Winnah Cani-Harrison, Mirta Ocasio, Lou Ocasio, Elie Villegas, Carmelo Villegas. Thank you to the members and their families who participated on the parade.
Board 1992
The Spanish American Club, Inc. is a new organization in the Treasure Coast
By Sam Del Rosario
A new organization, “The Spanish American Club, Inc.” was recently established on the Treasure Coast. Its President, Mr. Hector Arias, tells us that the club’s objectives are: to promote friendship and solidarity among its members and the residents of the area through social, cultural, and civic activities. As a non-profit corporation, the organization will support its members and the community and provide knowledge of geography, history, art, culture, and folklore of our Hispanic-American countries.
The founding members of the organization are: Ing. Hector P. Arias, President, Cuban, Engineer from the city of Ft. Pierce. Mr. Tomás A. González, Vice-President, Cuban, former employee of Florida Power & Light, currently the owner of Sun Flower Educare Center. Mr. Francisco Pérez, Secretary, Puerto Rican, who works for the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation. Mr. Edgardo Morales, Vice-Secretary, Puerto Rican, Environmental Specialist at the Health Department in Martin County. Mr. Herman Santa, Treasurer, Puerto Rican, who is a Code Inspector for Martin County, in the Buildings and Zoning Division. Ing. Guillermo Vignier, Vice Treasurer, Cuban, Assistant Engineer with the Maintenance Division of the State Department of Transportation. Dr. Antonio A. Castillo, Member, Dominican, Allergist, with offices in the city of Stuart. Mr. Guillermo Rojas, Member, Venezuelan, owner of Fiesta Travel in Stuart and Export Company Trendmar Corp. Mr. Sam del Rosario, Member, Puerto Rican, Staff Member of Alma Latina.
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