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Anniversary 2014
Spanish American Club marks 22nd Anniversary
By Herman Santa
The 22nd annual anniversary party hosted by The Spanish American Club, Inc. was celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) hall in Port St. Lucie. The DAV staff, Donna Carlsen, Dan Depagnier (member) and Art Edmonds have done a wonderful job of remodeling the hall and making us feel very welcome at their premises. If you need a place for a family event, this is it.
The evening featured food, music and raffles. The dinner consisted of roast pork, stewed chicken, rice and pigeon peas, black beans, yucca with mojito and rolls. Coffee and birthday cake were also provided. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Members present celebrating their birthday were: Carly Werhly, José Ramirez, Sara Wesco, Joe Abbate, Karen Meza, Bob Calderin, Ed Parra, Icilda Smith. Door prize winners were: Vivian Megaro, Carly Werhly, Ana Rodríguez, Cookie Santiago, José Santiago and Mirta Zapata.
Among our guests this evening were Councilwoman Michelle Berger and her husband Scott Berger, newly re-elected Judge Phil Yacucci and his wife Maria Yacucci, candidate for St. Lucie County Group 4 Judgeship Albert Moore and his lovely lady Jennie Browning and candidate for Port St.Lucie Mayor Gregory Oravec and his wife Tonya Oravec. Gregory Oravec graced us with a prayer before the meal. After the birthday celebration and raffle drawings, everyone enjoyed the entertainment of D.J. José Ramírez with his repertoire of songs he sang and played. We danced to a variety of music from salsa, to merengue, cumbia, bachata, polka, slow love songs, line dancing and the twist.
Big thanks to the board who worked very hard to make the annual event a big success and to our members for their continued support and camaraderie. Finally, many thanks to the members who helped with the decorations and cooked the food. The mission of the club is to promote friendship and solidarity among its members, neighbors and other institutions of the Treasure Coast through social, cultural and civic activities to promote knowledge of the Spanish speaking countries, their geography, history, art, culture and folklore.
The club has grown from 18 members in 1992 to 145 members and more applications have been received; $20,000 in scholarships have been awarded to Hispanic students in Martin and St. Lucie counties; 34 Hispanic students from many different countries have been awarded scholarships — Mexico (17), Guatemala (5), Puerto Rico (4), Colombia (4), Venezuela (2), Cuba (1) and Perú (1).
From left; Carly Werhly, José Ramirez, Sara Wesco, Joe Abbate, Karen Meza, Bob Calderin, Ed Parra, Icilda Smith
Luau 2014
Annual Luau with D.J José Ramirez at DAV
By Herman Santa
Aloha! Latin food, music, leis and Luau were what members and their guests encountered at the annual Luau Party of the Spanish American Club, Inc. Saturday, Aug. 30. As usual, after the drawings, entertainer D.J. José Ramírez played a “Happy Birthday” song for the members that were celebrating their birthdays in August. They included Linda Manzanares, Rosana Parra and Dr. Joe Wasdovich.
Drawing winners were Vivian Megaro (50/50), Alicia Abbate (door prize), Joe Castro (50/50) and Lucy Santa (door prize). It was an evening of fun, color, raffles and, of course, “picadas” prepared by Latin American Events and Services.
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 drawings.
Independence 2014
Spanish American Club held Independence Celebration “DAV”
By Herman Santa
Members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. hosted the Annual Independence Celebration on Saturday, July 26 at the Disabled American Veteran’s Club in Port St. Lucie. The evening stated with a cocktails, birthday celebration, door prizes and ended with dancing to the music. 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 July. among them were: Carmen Nieves, Annie Borras and Ron Bryson. Raffle winners were: Manny Carcel, Evie Cardona, Linda Manzanares Nancy Rozon and Ron Bryson.
A big thank to our board members who coordinated the event. A special thank to all the members and their guests who attended and bought tickets for the raffles. If you happened to miss this event, plans are currently underway for the “Annual Luau Party” to take place at the same place on August 30th. Reservations are required. For more information, please contact the president of the club, Carlos Bonet, at c.bonet@aol.com. For more information, visit http://www.spanishamericanclubinc.org.
Father’s 2014
Spanish American Club members celebrate fathers Day
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, June 28, the Spanish American Club, Inc. members celebrated traditional father’s Day Dinner Dance at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie. We began the evening with cocktails and then enjoyed a delicious buffet catered by members of the club. The meal consisted of salad, bread, pulled pork, rice, black beans, dessert and coffee. During 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.
After the dinner, entertainer D.J. José Ramírez played a Father’s Day song and a Happy Birthday song for members and their guests who were celebrating their birthdays during the month of June, among them were: Dinah Herrera, Alicia Abbate, Vicky Rodríguez, Cecilia Pulido, Unidentified Guest, José Alvarado and Maite Peterson. The highlight of the night were the Uruguayan tango singer Carlos Meneses who sang “Cuesta Abajo” and D.J. José Ramírez who sang a few beautiful songs at the end of the evening. It was an evening filled with laughs, food, dancing and raffles. Raffle winners were: Naomi Koch, Joe Abbate, Alicia Abbate, Julieta Green and María López. 50/50 winners were: Maite Peterson, Nancy Rozón, Ron Bryson and Isa Bryson.
A big thank to our members who prepared the Latin buffet. Among them, Millie Asencio, Melissa Bonet, Yvonne Bonet and Vivian Megaro. A special thanks to all the members and their guests who attended and bought tickets for the raffles.
Maite Peterson, Nancy Rozon, Ron Bryson and Isa Bryson
Luau 2013
Luau with D.J. José Ramírez at DAV
By Herman Santa
Members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. hosted their Annual Luau on Saturday, August 24 at the Disabled American Veteran’s Club in Port St. Lucie. The members and their guests enjoyed a night of socialization, dancing and door prizes. The party began with the president of the club, Carlos Bonet thanking the members for their attendance and support and updating them of the coming events. Following the president’s speech, members born in the month of August were sung Happy Birthday
After the celebration of birthdays, the directors held the raffles for the 50/50, door prizes and the best Luau costume. The 50/50 winners were: Joe Castro & Veronica Burzio. The door prize winners were William Betancourt, Dana Peterson and John Borras. The best luau dress winner was Gloria Hernandez. The board wants to thanks all of those who bought tickets for the raffles, the members who donated the door prizes and those who helped with the decorations and set ups.
L to R: Linda Manzanares, Rosana Parra, Augusto Rodriquez, Charlie Rodriquez and Angel Pellot.
Scholarship Award 2014
Spanish American Club awards scholarships
By Herman Santa
For the 22nd consecutive year, the Spanish American Club, Inc. has awarded scholarships to 36 students. Since beginning the program in 1993, the club has given more than $20,000 to help area students. The awards are presented each year by the club and are based on grades, academic accomplishments and economic needs.
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 second recipient was Samuel Villa, who was born in Guerrero, México. Samuel received a high School diploma (GED) from Indian River State College and is currently attending the same college and will be majoring in horticulture and landscape.
They were interviewed by the scholarship committee and were asked several questions concerning their goals and objectives and why they deserved the scholarships. They were selected from more that 11 students who applied for the scholarship of the club. The scholarship committee is chaired by Herman Santa and co-chaired by Nancy Rozon, Dr. Joseph Wasdovich, Fe Valderuten, Melissa Bonet and Isa Bryson.
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 Vall de Ruten, director; and Al Feliciano, substitute. For more information, please visit http://www.spanishamericanclubinc.org.
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Scholarship 2014 (Villa)
31st scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
For the 20th consecutive year, the Spanish American Club, Inc. has awarded Scholarships to 34 students. Since beginning the program in 1993, the club has given over $20,000 to help area students. Scholarships are given on the basis of applications submitted through their high schools and a series of interviews with a scholarship committee chaired by Herman Santa and co-chaired by Nancy Rozon, Dr. Joseph Wasdovich, Fe Valderuten, Melissa Bonet and Isa Bryson.
One of this year winners is Samuel Villa. He was interviewed by the scholarship committee and was asked several questions concerning her goals and objectives and why she deserved the scholarships. She was selected as the 3rd. winner in 2014, from more that 11 students who applied for the scholarship of the club. The awards are presented each year by the club and are based on grades, academic accomplishments and economic needs.
Samuel was born in Mexico. His parents, Ascención and Sofia Villa were also born in Mexico, and are now living in Stuart. Samuel received a diploma (GED) from Indian River State College. He will attend Indian River State College and will be majoring in Horticulture and Landscape. He has been awarded one of our $750 scholarships.
Mother’s 2014
Annual Mothers Day with D.J. José Ramírez at “DAV”
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, May 24, the traditional Mother’s Day Dinner Dance of the Spanish American Club, Inc. was celebrated 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. We began the evening with cocktails and then enjoyed a delicious buffet catered by Mandi’s Café and Catering. The meal consisted of salad, bread, lemon chicken, beef burgundy, green beans, rice pilaf, dessert and coffee.
During the dinner, entertainer D.J. José Ramírez played a Mother’s Day song and a Happy Birthday song for members and their guests who were celebrating their birthdays during the month of May. D.J. José Ramírez again kept members and their guests on their feet all night with his repertoire of music. He played to everyone’s delight. He also sang a few beautiful songs at the end of the evening. It was an evening filled with laughs, food, dancing and raffles. Raffle winners were: Carlos Bonet, Millie Asencio, Lucy Santa, Jimmy Rivera and Dana Peterson.
A big thank to President Carlos Bonet and his directors, Ron Bryson, Nancy Rozon, Melissa Bonet, Al Feliciano, Tony Colón and Fe Val de Ruten. A special thank you to Vivian Megaro, Erika Rodríguez and Yvonne Bonet for their assistance in serving the food and especially to all the members and their guests who attended.
Carlos Bonet (50/50), Millie Asencio, Lucy Santa(50/50), Jimmy Rivera and Dana Peterson
Blanca Stella Paez, Rose megaro, Ruben Aleman, Isa Bryson, Roberta Linares, Ligia Bernas and Al Manzanares
Dominoes 2014
“Picnic” Dominoes games at Jensen Beach Park
By Herman Santa
Some members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) are practicing “Domino” on Wednesdays after 6 P.M. by the Food concession alley # 41, at the St Lucie lanes, 6759 U.S. Highway 1 in Port St. Lucie.
Event 2007 (P.A.R.T.)
Sponsor’s Night of Panamerican Round Table “P.A.R.T”
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, December 20, 2007, 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.
After the dinner the members enjoyed dancing music with the local D.J. Johnny Saltos. 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.
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