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Scholarship Award 2013
Spanish American Club, Inc. awarded scholarships
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. is proud to recognize three outstanding students selected to receive the club’s 2013 scholarship awards. The recipients are: Vanessa Guarnizo, Pamela Garcia and Sarahi Monjaras.
Vanessa Guarnizo was born in Bogota, Colombia. Her parents, Fernando and Aidaly were born in Bogota, Colombia and now are living in Port St. Lucie. She graduated from Lincoln ParkAcademy. She is attending University of Florida and majoring in Biomedical Engineering.
Pamela Garcia was born in Chicago, Illinois. Her parents, Mariano and Claudia are of Mexican descent and now are in living in Stuart. She graduated from SouthForkHigh School. Pamela will attend University of CentralFlorida. She will major in English and she would like to pursue a career as an author.
Sarahi Monjaras was born in Stuart and graduated from ClarkAdvancedLearningCenter. Her parents, Misael and Irma Monjaras were born in Mexico and now are living in Stuart. She will attend FlaglerCollege and she will major in English and will pursue a career in Journalism.
The scholarship committee selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness, caring and academics. The following members are part of the committee: Herman Santa (chair), Nancy Rozon, Isa Bryson and Melissa Bonet- James, co-chairs.
The SACI scholarship was established in 1992 for low-income students. Over the past 21 years, the club has awarded more than $18,000 in scholarships to the youths of Martin and St. Lucie counties. The board raises money for the scholarships by having monthly parties. The board also organizes other events such as picnics and cruises to raise funds for the scholarship and to run the club.
The following members are part of the board: Carlos Bonet, president; Alex James, vice president; Raquel O’Connor, secretary; Ron Bryson, treasurer; Nancy Rozon, public relations; Fe Vallderuten, director; and Al Feliciano, substitute.
Rummykub 2013
Great game of Rummy at the beach
By Herman Santa
Members, families and friends of Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) attended the annual family picnic on Saturday, April 27. The weather was perfect for an outdoor event. Lots of food, music, games and laughs were had by all.
Father’s 2013
Spanish American Club celebrates Father’s Day
By Herman Santa
Members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. held its annual Father’s Day dance on June 22 at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie. The party began with the president of the club Carlos Bonet thanking the members for their attendance and support and updating them of the next events. Followed the president’s speech, the members and their guests enjoyed a delicious buffet catered by Mandi’s Café and Catering.
After the dinner, the board conducted the raffles for the door prizes and the 50/50. The winners were: Bill Vignier, Judith Slocum, Al Manzanares Annie Borras and Cecilia Pulido. Followed the raffles, our entertainer Dee Jay José Ramírez honored all the father with the song “Mi Viejo” and played a Happy Birthday song for members and their guests who were celebrating their birthdays during the month of June, among them were: Vicky Rodriguez, Alicia Abbate, Roberta Linares, Maite Peterson and Cecilia Pulido. D.J. José Ramirez as usual, did a nice job by keeping everyone dancing with good Latin rhythms. Special thanks to the donors of the door prizes. Next event is on Saturday, July 27 at the same location.
L to R: Carlos Bonet (President), Annie Borraz, Cecilia Pulido and Nancy Rozon (Public Relations).
Mother’s 2013
Annual Mothers Day with D.J. José Ramírez at “DAV”
By Herman Santa
The Annual Mother’s Day Party hosted by The Spanish American Club, Inc. was celebrated on Saturday, May 18 at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie. The evening began with a delicious buffet catered by Mandi’s Café and Catering. After the dinner, 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, among them were: Norma Miller, Ida Gallant, Ruben Aleman, Isa Bryson and Sylvia Suárez.
After the celebration of the birthdays, the president of the club Carlos Bonet thanked Ivan Guanill who coordinated the Dominoes Tournament and presented the winners. Among them were Johnny Borrás, Ruben Alemán, Billy Betancourt and Evie Cardona. Later in the evening the board conducted the raffles.
Another great party well planned by the board. Everyone had a good time. The D.J. José Ramírez did a nice job playing good Latin rhythms during the night. Special thanks to those members who donated the gifts for the door prizes.
L to R. Vivian Megaro, Annie Borrás(50/50), Cecilia Pulido, Ernie Monroe, Ruben Alemán, Alicia Abbate and Miriam Marrero
L to R. Norma Miller, Ida Gallant, Ruben Alemán, Isa Bryson and Sylvia Suárez
Picnic 2013
Annual Picnic at the Jensen Beach Park
By Herman Santa
Members, families and friends of Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) attended the annual family picnic on Saturday, April 27. The weather was perfect for an outdoor event. Lots of food, music, games and laughs were had by all. After the cook out, the members and their guests celebrated Annie Del Rosario, Millie Asencio, Cecilia Vignier, Herman Santa, Lucy Santa and Carlos Bonet birthdays.
Thanks to the SACI board of directors, the picnic committee and other volunteers that made the picnic a great success. Next up on the calendar of events of the club is the Annual Mother’s Day Dance on May 18.
Cruise 2013 (Victory Casino)
A victory party held aboard the “Victory Casino Cruise“
By Herman Santa
Members and friends of the Spanish American Club, Inc. went on a one-day Cruise on board the Victory Casino Cruise on April 20. The trip was organized by Al Feliciano, Ron Bryson and Alex James. The $40 cruise trip included transportation from Port St. Lucie, boarding in Port Canaveral, buffet and $10 in free slot play.
The day was a little bit cloudy and cool, but the trip was extraordinary. The trip started at 8 a.m. from Port St. Lucie and returned after 6 p.m. Everyone enjoyed a delicious buffet, music and the casinos. Thank you, Al, Ron and Alex for planning another great cruise, we enjoyed the trip. We had a lot of fun.
Scholarship 2013 (Monjaras)
29th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. recently awarded a scholarship to local student. The recipient was Sarahi Monjaras from Stuart.
Sarahi was born in Stuart and is attending Clark Avanced Learning Center. Her parents, Misael and Irma Monjaras were born in Mexico and now are living in Stuart. She will attend Fagler College and she will major in English and will pursue a career in Journalism.
The scholarship committee selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness, caring and academics. The following members are part of the committee: Herman Santa (Chair), Nancy Rozon, Isa Bryson and Melissa Bonet-James, Co-Chairs.
The SACI scholarship was established in 1992 for low income students. Over the past 20 years, the club has awarded more than $17,000 in scholarships to the youths of Martin and St. Lucie counties.
Scholarship 2013 (Garcia)
27th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. recently awarded a scholarship to local student. The recipient was Pamela Garcia from Stuart.
Pamela was born in Chicago, Illinois and her parents are of Mexican descent. Her family has been living in Stuart and she is attending South Fork High School. She will attend University of Central Florida. She will major in English and she would like to pursue a career as an author.
The scholarship committee selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness, caring and academics. The following members are part of the committee: Herman Santa (Chair), Nancy Rozon, Isa Bryson and Melissa Bonet-James, Co-Chairs.
The SACI scholarship was established in 1992 for low income students. Over the past 20 years, the club has awarded more than $17,000 in scholarships to the youths of Martin and St. Lucie counties.
Scholarship 2013 (Guarnizo)
28h scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. recently awarded a scholarship to local student. The recipient was Vanessa Guarnizo from Port St. Lucie.
Vanessa was born in Bogota, Colombia. She graduated from Lincoln Park Academy. She is attending University of Florida and majoring in Biochemical Engineering.
The scholarship committee selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness, caring and academics. The following members are part of the committee: Herman Santa (Chair), Nancy Rozon, Isa Bryson and Melissa Bonet-James, Co-Chairs.
The SACI scholarship was established in 1992 for low income students. Over the past 20 years, the club has awarded more than $17,000 in scholarships to the youths of Martin and St. Lucie counties.
Mardi Gras 2013
Annual Great Mardi with D.J. Lenny at “DAV”
By Herman Santa
The Annual Mardi Gras Party hosted by The Spanish American Club, Inc. was celebrated on Saturday, March. 23 at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie. More than 100 members and their guests enjoyed an evening of costumes, snacks, picadas, dancing, and of course, the beads. Everyone had a good time. D.J. “Lenny” entertained the guests with dancing music until late at night and the decoration committee did a great job.
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