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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
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.
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