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Dominoes 2013 (Tournament)
Spanish American Club hosts dominoes tournament at Sandhill Crane Park
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. dominoes tournament was hosted Wednesday, May 8, at the Sandhill Crane Park in Port St. Lucie. Club member Ivan Guanill coordinated the event and Joe Castro was the judge. The event produced enthusiastic participation by local dominoes players. The dominoes tournament features a double partner’s ration of 12 persons in round mix doubles play.
The entry fee was $5 per player and players were selected by lottery. Finalists received a trophy for 1st and 2nd place. All players played with rotation partners of one game for the classification of 200 points. The championship game was played with 500 points. The top four finalists that played the final round of 500 points were: Virgilio “Evie” Cardona, William “Billy” Betancourt, Ruben Aleman and Johnny Borras. Ruben and Johnny emerged as the tournament winners.
Other players that participated were Joe Castro, Herman Santa, Angel Pellot, Roberto Belardo, Carmen Belardo, José “JJ”, Carlos Bonet, Jorge “Johnny” Rivera and Tony Colón. It was a small but passionate group. It was a great day of dominoes with nice people. The best thing, of course, is that profits from the tournament were donated to the scholarship fund of the club. A win-win for all!
Dominoes 2001(Tournament)
Atty. Victor Swift and Herman Santa won SACI’s Domino’s Tournament 2001.
By Herman Santa
The “4th Domino Tournament 2001” took place on Sunday, December 30th, with the participation of three couples at the residence of Herman Santa in Jensen Beach.
In the event, six people competed. Herman Santa and Licenciado Victor Swift were crowned champions after defeating last year’s champions, Alex López and Martin Santos, in the final. Pablo Santos and Cuca Santa-Santos, who were vacationing in Jensen Beach, secured Third Place. There were neither “chivas” nor “blanqueadas.” The event was organized by Mr. Herman Santa to raise funds for the “Spanish American Club Scholarship.” Thanks to all the contestants for a delightful and enjoyable time.
(Front row) From left; Atty. Victor Swift and Herman Santa
Dominoes 2007
Dominoes games at Feliciano’s residence
By Herman Santa
The partners continue practicing for the domino tournament that will be held very soon. The activity has several purposes: to raise funds for the student scholarship and, in the process, to make ourselves known among other non-profit groups that also hold domino tournaments. The tournament will be played in a single-elimination format, using the rules designed by the domino committee of the club. We hope to continue the event and be able to celebrate it every year to compete with other local organizations.
Golf 2014
Let’s play golf!
Bowling 2014
Do you like bowling?
By Herman Santa
Can you be a team player and willing to practice once a week or once in a while? If you are a member of the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) and answer yes to these questions, I would like to hear from you! We practice once a week on Mondays at the St. Lucie Lanes, Port St. Lucie. We start at 6:00 until 9:00 P.M., which will give us enough time to play three. The practices are voluntarily. If you like bowling and would like to make new friends, come and join us and have fun with us. We are a fun group!
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Valentine 2014
Annual Valentine Dance with D.J. José Ramírez at the (DAV) in Port St. Lucie
By Herman Santa
Many Hispanic families came from across the Treasure Coast to celebrate the annual Valentine dance of the Spanish American Club, Inc. The celebration sponsored by the club, took place at the Disabled American Veterans club in Port St. Lucie.
The event started at 7:30 p.m. with a cocktail then the 50/50, door prizes and the members February birthdays celebration and a hat dance contest. The winner of the hat dance contest was Amparo Aragon. After the birthday celebration and raffles drawing, everyone enjoyed the entertainment of DJ José Ramírez with his repertoire of songs he sang and played. Many thanks to the board for planning and working the dance.
From left: Mildred Pellot, Johnny Borras, Cathy Migliore, Carmen Nieves and Orlando Alvarez
From left: Al Feliciano, Cathy Migliore, Ivan Guanill, Galud Secura, Catalina Ruiz, Sonia Hernandez and Carmen Nieves
Awards 2014
Recognized members, Ivan Guanill, Tony Colón, Melissa Bonet and Virginia Feliciano
By Herman Santa
Spanish American Club honors members during their 2014 General Assembly. Awards were presented to distinguish members on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at the Annual General Assembly at the Disabled American Veteran Club in Port St. Lucie. Awards went to Ivan Guanill, Tony Colón, Melissa Bonet and Virginia Feliciano for their dedicated faithful services to the club. Congratulation to all of them. It was enjoyable event.
Winter Dance 2014
Winter dance with D.J. José Ramírez at DAV
By Herman Santa
On Saturday Jan. 18, the members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) celebrated their winter dance at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie.
The party started with the celebration of January’s birthdays. Members present celebrating their birthday were: Xiomara Guanill, Celia Santiago, Nereida Pellot, Felix Asencio, and Ray Matias. The D.J. played “Happy Birthday” for them and every one enjoyed the delicious birthday cake.
D.J. José Ramírez took over the party and did a good job entertaining us until late in the evening. Many thanks to the members who donated the door prizes and those who helped with the decoration, the set -ups and planned the event. The new board extends its thanks to generous members and their guests who bought tickets for the 50/50 drawing and for the door prizes.
From left; Al Feliciano, Yvonne Bonet, Dick Diamond, Melissa Bonet, Celia Santiago, Carlos Bonet, Norma Miller, Nancy Rozon and Al Manzanares
Scholarship Committee 2014
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 President: Carlos Bonet, Vice President; Nancy Rozon, Treasurer; Ron Bryson, Secretary; Melissa Bonet-James, Public Relations; Tony Colón, Director ; Al Feliciano and Substitute; Fe Vall de Ruten.
The scholarship committee are: Director; Herman Santa; Co-chairs; Nancy Rozon, Fe Vall de Ruten, Melissa Bonet-James and Isa Bryson. The SACI scholarship was established in 1994 for low-income Hispanic students. More than $18,000 has been awarded to local students. Thirty-two 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 Friday, Feb. 28. Applications are available from Martin and St. Lucie counties Guidance Counselors.
Assembly 2014
Spanish American Club announces new directors for 2014
By Herman Santa
On Saturday Jan. 18, the members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) celebrated their 22nd Annual General Assembly at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie to elect a new board of directors. The meeting was called to order by the president Carlos Bonet who also was the master of ceremonies. He conducted the general assembly and announced the candidates and other issues to be resolved.
Carlos Bonet was re-elected president along with treasurer Ron Bryson. Other elected officers also were installed: public relations, Tony Colon; director, Al Feliciano; secretary, Melissa Bonet; substitute, Fe Vall de Ruten; and vice president, Nancy Rozon. The business meeting ended with the awards ceremony. Bonet recognized his directors for their service, contribution and dedication to the club with gift certificates. The recipients of such gift certificates were: Al Feliciano, Nancy Rozon, Ron Bryson, Fe Vall de Ruten, and Raquel O’Connor. Other members that were recognized for their service were: Ivan Guanill, Tony Colon, Melissa Bonet, and Virginia Feliciano.
This was followed by the celebration of January’s birthdays. Members present celebrating their birthday were: Xiomara Guanill, Celia Santiago, Nereida Pellot, Felix Asencio, and Ray Matias. The D.J. played “Happy Birthday” for them and everyone enjoyed the delicious birthday cake. Door prizes winners were Yvonne Bonet, Dick Diamond, Melissa Bonet, Celia Santiago, Carlos Bonet, Nancy Rozon and Al Manzanares. D.J. José Ramírez took over the party and did a good job entertaining us until late in the evening.
Many thanks to the previous board of directors who donated the door prizes and those who helped with the decoration, the setups and planned the event. The new board extends its thanks to generous members and their guests who bought tickets for the 50/50 drawing and for the door prizes. The Spanish American Club, Inc. is a not-for-profit social organization comprised of members in Martin and St. Lucie who are dedicated to the promotion and preserve the Hispanic heritage on the Treasure Coast.
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