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Scholarship Committee 2015
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: Carlos A. Bonet, President; Nancy Rozon, Vice President; Melissa Bonet, Secretary; Ron Bryson, Treasurer; Tony Colón, Public Relations; Al Feliciano, Director; and Fe Vall de Ruten, Substitute.
The scholarship committee are: Herman Santa, Director; Nancy Rozon, Fe Vall de Ruten and Melissa Bonet Co-Chairs. The SACI scholarship was established in 1994 for low-income Hispanic students. More than $20,000 has been awarded to local students. Thirty-four 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). Applicants must write a paragraph in Spanish the day of the interview, on why they feel they should be considered for the scholarship. Letters of recommendation are accepted. Two students will be selected ($750 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 Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. Applications are available from Martin and St. Lucie counties Guidance Counselors.
Board 2015
President’s Message 2015
As we say goodbye to 2014, I wish to express my appreciation to all our members. Many thanks to my board of directors without whose continued support I would not have been successful.
Thank you, Nancy Rozon Vice President, Ron Bryson Treasurer, Melissa Bonet Secretary, Al Feliciano Director, Tony Colon Public Relations, Fe Vallderuten Substitute and in 2013 Raquel O’Connor Secretary. These past two years as your President you have shown me and my family that we are not alone in Port St. Lucie. You have welcomed us into your homes and your hearts.
We as an organization have grown in numbers and recognition. We again gave two scholarships, two Thanksgiving food baskets to needy families in Indiantown, and collected Christmas toys for low income children in Martin and St. Lucie counties. We broke bread, danced, bowled, golfed, and played dominoes and volley ball. We have acknowledged and participated with other organizations to the benefit of all. Although we did not do it as an organization, as citizens of Port St. Lucie, we helped elect a mayor. Giving of our time, for the betterment of our city.
After each event that we have had, your comments of appreciation and respect for the efforts of the board make it known, that you know we appreciate you and your families. I would also ask that we do not forget those friends and families that are no longer with us. Continue to say prayers for them and their families. Let them know they will not be alone. May the coming year keep us all healthy, wealthy and loved and at peace with everyone. The world needs organizations like ours. Thank you, Carlos A. Bonet.
Christmas 2014
Spanish American Club celebrates end of the year at Son of Italy
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. held its annual Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec. 27 at The Sons of Italy Lodge 2594 in Port St. Lucie. It was an exciting evening where many familiar faces and some new ones came together to enjoy the “End of the Year Dinner Dance Gala”. The party started with a cocktail then the master of ceremonies and president of the club, Carlos Bonet, welcomed everyone and gave an update of the status of the club. He also had all the birthday members of the month of December come up front while the D.J. played the “Happy Birthday” song for them. Among the birthday members that were present were: Mary Figliola, Ursula Carcel, Zipy Cartagena, Carlos López, Virginia Feliciano, Frank Megaro, Nilda Betancourt, Jimmy Rivera, Kathy Rivera, Gustavo Santa and Wanda Oquendo.
Fallowing the birthday celebration the members and their guests enjoyed a delicious buffet catered by Mandi’s Café and Catering. The meal consisted of beef stroganoff, chicken marsala, wild rice, string beans, green salad, dessert and coffee. Everyone enjoyed our entertainer D.J. José Ramírez who as always did a fantastic job singing and playing his repertoire of songs from back in our day to line dancing and Latin salsa music until late in the evening.
During a break the board held the drawings for the door prizes and the 50/50. The 50/50 split winners were: . Door prize winners were: Lucero Zepeda, Martina Mercedes, Millie Asencio, Norma Castro, Ray Guadalupe, Virginia González and Jimmy Rojas. We would like to extend a special thank you to our Mayor Gregory Oravec and his lovely wife Tonya Oravec for taking out some time from their busy schedule to celebrate with us, our end of the year Holiday Dance. Event coordinators were our president Carlos Bonet and his board members Tony Colón, Ron Bryson, Al Feliciano, Melissa Bonet, Fe Vall de Ruten and Nancy Rozon who did a wonderful job planning a memorable evening that was enjoyed by all.
Lucero Zepeda, Martina Mercedes, Millie Asencio, Norma Castro, Ray Guadalupe, Virginia González and Jimmy Rojas
From left; Dr. Joe Wasdovich, Vivian Megaro and Joe Castro
Event 2014 (P.A.R.T.)
Pan-American Round Table (P.A.R.T.) Dinner/Dance Party
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, December 20, 2014, some members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. and their guests dined and danced at the Mesa Redonda or “P.A.R.T.” Party at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie.
PART invited several guests from Miami Pan-American Round Table. After the dinner the members enjoyed dancing music with the local D.J. José Ramírez. The elegant dinner dance Christmas party was coordinated by Nancy Rozon, president of the organization and her board of directors Deyanira Perez, Lucia Guzman, Maite Peterson, Ida Gallant, Yolanda Foy and Luzma Carroll. The food was catered by Chef Guzman. Master of Ceremonies was Nancy Rozon. The food was delicious, the music was great, and the silence Action was a success. We had a great time.
Event 2014 (TCHAC)
TCHAC Dinner/Dance Party
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, December 13, 2014, some members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. and their guests dined and danced at the “TCHAC Party” at the Elks Club in Port St. Lucie.
The elegant dinner dance christmas party was coordinated by Joe and his wife Norma Castro. Master of Ceremonies was Roberto Roldan. After the dinner the members enjoyed dancing music with the local band “Conjunto Fascinación and a D.J. The food was delicious; the band was great.
Thanksgiving 2014
Annual Thanksgiving with D.J. José Ramírez at the Disabled American Veterans Hall (DAV)
By Herman Santa
Members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. hosted the Annual Thanksgiving Celebration on Saturday, November 29 at the Disabled American Veteran’s Club in Port St. Lucie. Members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. wish to express our dismay and heartfelt prayers and love to the Vignier family on the loss of Cecilia Vignier, wife of Guillermo Vignier. Cecilia was a founding member of the club and remained to this day a valued friend and constant supporter of the club. A moment of silence was observed on memory of Cecilia Vignier.
The evening started with cocktails, the birthday celebration, door prizes and ended with fantastic dancing music. The club continued a 21-year tradition by distributing food baskets to low income families for Thanksgiving and donating holiday gift bags for needy children in the area. A big “thank you” to our board, The Disabled American Veterans Club and to the members and their guests who donated the door prizes, brought Christmas gifts for children in the Indiantown and St. Lucie Counties.
After the raffles, our entertainer, D.J. José Ramírez played “Happy Birthday” song for members and their guests who were celebrating their birthdays during the month of November, among them were: Ernie Monroe, Vivian Megaro, Tony Colón, Ray Guadalupe, Billy Betancourt, Yolanda Foy and Frank Schroedl. Raffle winners were: Diana Vazquez, Ana Rodriguez, Ida Gallant and Santiago Cruz.
From left: Nancy Rozon, Mary Figliola and Rossana Parra
From Left: Tony Colón, Diana Vazquez, Ana Rodriguez, Ida Gallant, Santiago Cruz, Nancy Rozon and Al Feliciano
From Left: Ernesta Monroe, Vivian Megaro, Tony Colón, Ray Guadalupe, Billy Betancourt, Yolanda Foy and Frank Schroedl
Christmas Toys 2014
SACI kicks off the holidays by giving back to community at the DAV
By Herman Santa
Every year before the holidays, the Spanish American Club, Inc. donates food baskets in Thanksgiving for low income families and collects toys for needy children to be distributed in December. The toy drive was conducted at the Annual Thanksgiving Celebration on Saturday, November 29 at the Disabled American Veteran’s Club in Port St. Lucie. The gifts that were collected will be donated in Stuart and Indiantown through Helping People Succeed, Healthy Families and St. Andrew Christian School in Port St. Lucie.
The Spanish American Club, Inc. is a non-profit Organization founded in 1992, whose main goals are to promote friendship and solidarity among its members and other institutions, through social, cultural and civic activities and to promote the knowledge of the Spanish speaking countries’ geography, history, art, culture and folklore. This board of directors are: Carlos A. Bonet, President; Nancy Rozon, Vice President; Melissa Bonet, Secretary; Ron Bryson, Treasurer; Tony Colón, Public Relations; Al Feliciano, Director; and Fe Vall de Ruten, Substitute. The Christmas Toys Committee are Herman Santa and Nancy Rozon. Thank you for helping put a smile on our children faces during Christmas time. Happy Holidays. God bless.
Scholarship 2014 (Nuñez)
30th 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 the club’s 2014 scholarship award. The recipients is: Antonett Nuñez-del Prado.
Antonett was born in Lima, Perú. Her parents, Martinela Alvarado was born in Chiclayo Perú, and her step father Stence Joseph was born in Oregon, USA. They are now living in Stuart. She graduated from South Fork High School. Antonett is attending University of Central Florida. She will major in Computer Science and she would like to pursue a career as an Engineer.
The scholarship committee selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness, caring and academics. The following members are part of the board of directors: Carlos Bonet, president; Nancy Rozon, vice president; Melissa Bonet, secretary; Ron Bryson, treasurer; Tony Colón, public relations; Fe Vallderuten, director; and Al Feliciano, substitute. The following members are part of the scholarship committee: Herman Santa (Chair), Dr. Joseph R. Wasdovich, Nancy Rozon, Isa Bryson, Fe Valderuten and Melissa Bonet, co-chairs.
The scholarship was established in 1992 for low-income Hispanic students. Over the past 21 years, the club has awarded more than $20,000 in scholarships to the Hispanic senior of Martin and St. Lucie counties. The board raises money for the scholarships by having monthly dance parties and organizes other events such as picnics, cruises, bowling, golf and dominoes tournaments to raise funds for the scholarship and to run the club.
Golf 2014 (Tournament)
Annual Golf Tournament raises scholarship money
By Herman Santa
What a better way to spend an afternoon than playing golf for a good cause. This was exactly what some members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. and their friends did on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at The Saints Golf Course in Port St. Lucie. The winners were: Ed Seubert “Longest Drive,” Carlos Bonet and Jim Marguart “Most Points” and Ed Seubert and Gus Migliore “Greenies.” There was no winner for the “Closest to the Pin,” which will be played soon.
Thanks goes to our golf committee and our club members and their friends for participating and making the tournament a success. Proceeds went to the scholarship funds of the club. The tournament provided participants an opportunity to have a great time while giving to a good cause. The group was formed more than 20 years ago. They play 18 holes on Wednesdays from January through December (winter after noon and summer after 9 a.m.) at The Saints Golf Course in Port St. Lucie.
Some play “Closest to the Pin” on all par threes and others play the point system (Birdie 3 points, Par 2 points and a Bogey, 1 point). You don’t have to be a member of the Spanish American Club, Inc. to join the group. Some of the active players of the club are: Herman Santa, Luis Rosa, Nick Arnell, Roberto Belardo, Ray Guadalupe, Jim Marguart, Carlos Bonet, Rubén Sánchez, Gil Hulting, Fernando Mejía, Rubén Alemán, Gus Migliore, Ed Seubert, Joe Rizzo, Ted Abbot, Bill Allen, Jim Lynch and Carlos Rodríguez.
Other players that substitute or every now and then play with the group are: Pete Marrero, Ralph Harrison, Bernie Jethroe, Don Taber, Jaime Rojas, Mike Pérez, Manny Carcel, Tony Colón, Neftalí Rivera, Jorge Pérez and Efren Peréz. To find out more information about them, please contact Herman Santa at hermansanta@comcast.net. For more information please visit http://www.spanishamericanclubinc.org. Come and join us, we are a fun group.
Halloween 2014
Halloween Dance with D.J. José Ramírez at the DAV
By Herman Santa
The Annual Halloween Party hosted by The Spanish American Club, Inc. was celebrated on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Hall in Port St. Lucie. Members and guests were invited for tricks, treats, dances, snacks “picadas” and door prizes for the best costumes and to be scary.
After the announcements, birthday celebration and raffle drawings, everyone enjoyed the entertainment of D.J. José Ramírez with his repertoire of songs he sang and played. We were so very fortunate to have the board, the members and their guests to support these events that have been going the last Saturday of each month at the DAV. This was one-of-kind Halloween Party that everyone enjoyed.
From left; Cookie Santiago, Sofie Eisen, Johnny Borras, Marcel Cartagena, Daisy Alemán, Dick Diamond, Willie Gonzalez and Frank Megaro
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