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Picnic 2012
Annual Picnic at Jensen Beach Park
By Herman Santa
The event was held at Jensen Beach Park on Hutchinson Island on Saturday, June 16. Perfect weather for a picnic kept everyone enjoying a barbecue with drinks, music and games. While some enjoyed a walk on the beach, others played dominoes and rummykub.
Among the guests were: Angel and Nereida Pellot, Angel Pellot (Son), Nereida Pellot (Daughter, Hans Ewald, Maria Delgado and Paulita Alejandro. Thanks to the board of directors who planned the event. Next up on the calendar of events of the club is the Annual Independences Party (Celebration of the independences of USA, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia and Perú) on Saturday, July 21.
Scholarship 2012 (Morales)
25th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. recently awarded a scholarship to a local Hispanic student. The one year scholarship of $500, which is dependent on trust earnings, covers tuition, books, school supplies or other college expenses. The recipient of the 2012 scholarship award is Lorena Morales who was born in Mexico and lives in Indiantown. Lorena is a student at Martin County South Fork High School will attend Indian River State College to become a nurse.
Lorena was selected as a winner from more that 15 students who applied for the scholarship of the club. The award is presented each year by the club and is based on grades, academic accomplishments and economic needs. The scholarship was established in 1994 and has awarded over $14,000 since its inception. More than 26 high school students have benefited from the scholarships.
This year scholarship committee chair is Herman Santa, co chair with Isa Bryson, Nancy Rozon and Nora Candelario selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness, caring and academics. The students were asked to write an essay in Spanish and submit letters of recommendation. They were interviewed by the committee and were asked several questions concerning their goals and objectives and why they deserved the scholarship. The students have been awarded $500 scholarships.
The members of the club organize monthly events such as dances, golf, bowling and dominoes tournaments, picnics and boat trips to raise funds for the scholarship and to run the club. Photo: Lorena Morales, 2012 scholarship winner
Scholarship 2012 (González)
24th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. recently awarded scholarship to a local Hispanic student. The one year scholarship of $500, which is dependent on trust earnings, covers tuition, books, school supplies or other college expenses. The recipient of the 2012 scholarship award is Daniel González who was born in Venezuela and lives in Ft. Pierce. Vladimir is a student at Lincoln Park Academy will attend Indian River State College to become an engineer.
Daniel was selected as a winner from more that 15 students who applied for the scholarship of the club. The award is presented each year by the club and is based on grades, academic accomplishments and economic needs. The scholarship was established in 1994 and has awarded over $14,000 since its inception. More than 26 high school students have benefited from the scholarships.
This year scholarship committee chair is Herman Santa, co chair with Isa Bryson, Nancy Rozon and Nora Candelario selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness, caring and academics. The students were asked to write an essay in Spanish and submit letters of recommendation. They were interviewed by the committee and were asked several questions concerning their goals and objectives and why they deserved the scholarship.
The students have been awarded one year $500 scholarships. The members of the club organize monthly events such as dances, golf, bowling and dominoes tournaments, picnics and boat trips to raise funds for the scholarship and to run the club.
Scholarship 2012 (Villa)
26th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. recently awarded another scholarship to a local Hispanic student. The one year scholarship of $500, which is dependent on trust earnings, covers tuition, books, school supplies or other college expenses.The recipient of the 2012 scholarship award is Vladimir Villa who was born in Mexico and lives in Stuart. Vladimir is a student at Martin County High School will attend Indian River State College to become a teacher.
Vladimir was selected as a winner from more that 15 students who applied for the scholarship of the club. The award is presented each year by the club and is based on grades, academic accomplishments and economic needs.
The scholarship was established in 1994 and has awarded over $14,000 since its inception. More than 26 high school students have benefited from the scholarships.
This year scholarship committee chair is Herman Santa, co chair with Isa Bryson, Nancy Rozon and Nora Candelario selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness, caring and academics.
The students were asked to write an essay in Spanish and submit letters of recommendation. They were interviewed by the committee and were asked several questions concerning their goals and objectives and why they deserved the scholarship. The students have been awarded $500 scholarships.
The members of the club organize monthly events such as dances, golf, bowling and dominoes tournaments, picnics and boat trips to raise funds for the scholarship and to run the club.
Spring 2012
Annual Spring with D.J. music at the Disabled American Veteran’s Club
By Herman Santa
The Annual Spring Party hosted by The Spanish American Club, Inc. was celebrated on Saturday, March 24 at the Disabled American Veteran’s Club in Port St. Lucie. Over 80 members and guests enjoyed an evening of camaraderie, drinks, good food and dancing. Among the guests attending were: Angel and Nerida Pellot, Cathy Murphy, Fred Neyndorff, John Lamplough, Elsie Sanguineti, Bill Shaw, Lilian and Abel Cruz, Frank and Vivian Magaro, Carlos, Frances Barret, and Ivonne Bonet, Rachel O’Cconnell, Maritza Rivera, Carmen Nieves, Manny and his wife Carcel, Catarina Ruiz, Ray Cruz, Steve and Edith Junda, Jorge and Esther Rivera, Jose and Lucero Zepeda, Carolina Weeks, Ligia Bernas, Olga AveigaPatrick Leake, Patricia and Patrick Pactong, Mario and Diana Pactong, Sara Marut and Hans Ewald.
I want to thank the Board of Directors who helped with the decoration; the set ups and planned the event. Many thanks to the door prizes donors: Nancy Rozon, Ivan Guanill, Al Feliciano and Lucy Santa. Big thanks go to the members and their guests who bought tickets for the 50/50 raffle. Also, I want to thank Norma Colon from Boston Market who donated the ice for the party.
L to R: Esther Rivera and Nereida Pellot (50/50), Dick Diamond, Patricia Pactong, Carly Wehrly and Carmen Nieves (Door prizes).
Mardi Gras 2012
Annual Mardi Gras with Disc Jockey at a private clubhouse
By Herman Santa
The Annual Mardi Gras Party hosted by The Spanish American Club, Inc. was celebrated on Saturday, February 25 at a private clubhouse. Over 80 members and guests enjoyed an evening of costumes, food, dancing, and of course, the BEADS.
Among the guests attending were Angel and Nerida Pellot, Benjamin and Mildred Pellot, Cathy Murphy, Fred Neyndorff, John Lamplugh, Elsie Sanguineti, Bill Shaw, Ligia Bernas, Placida Suarez, Maria Vazquez, Mariana Cubides, Lilian and Abel Cruz, Jaime Lao, Fran and Vivian Magaro, Carlos and Ivonne Bonet, Rachel O’Cconnell, Maritza Rivera, Jorge Felix, Katia Batista, Carmen Nieves, Marco and Dinah Herrera, Fernando and Elizabeth Mejia and Diane Manzanares.
Members and guests attending with birthdays during the month of February were asked to stand near the birthday cake while the DJ played the “Happy Birthday” song for them. There were two 50/50 winners, a hat dance contest winner and five door prize winners. The 50/50 were winners were: Tom Burger and Lucy Santa. The hat dance contest winner was Mariana Cubides. The Mardi Gras best costume was Gladys Piñeiro and the door prize winners were: Millie Gordon, Diana Manzanares, Alejandra Alvarado, Carlos Lopez and Xiomara Guanill.
I want to thank the Board of Directors who helped with the decoration; the set ups and planned the event. Big thanks to the door prizes donors: Bryson, Feliciano, Rozon, Candelario & Santa families. Also, I want to thank the generous members and their guests who bought tickets for the 50/50 raffle. And finally, Norma Colon from Boston Market who donated the ice for the party and Yaxodara Mendible coordinated with Nora Candelario the arrangements for the party.
L to R: Ivan Guanill , Katia Batista, Nancy Rozon, Sonia Hernandez, Robert Candelario, Nora Candelario and Al Feliciano
Valentine 2012
Annual Valentine with D.J. Adán Pozos and “Herencia latina at Holy Family Catholic Church
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, February 11, 2012, members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. dined and danced at the “Valentine Dance” at the Centro Parroquial Holy Family Catholic Church in Port St. Lucie.
after the dinner the members enjoyed the music of D.J. Adán Pozos. The food was delicious; the show and the music were great.
Board 2012
SACI Board of Directors installed for 2012
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, January 21,2012, the members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. helds its Annual General Assembly in Port St. Lucie.
The new Board of Directors are: Herman Santa; president, Lionel Román; Vice President, Isa Bryson; Treasurer, Reinaldo Matias; Secretary and Nora Candelario; Vocal/Director. Congratulations to the new board. The members are looking forward to a great 2012 and the celebration of the 20th Anniversary this year.
Winter 2012
Tasty food, good dancing music after the general Assembly
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. annual General Assembly to elect new directors was held on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at a private clubhouse in Port St. Lucie. More than 60 members and their guests were in attendance for the party. They celebrated after the election of the new board for fiscal year 2012 with awards, good food, drinks and door prizes while dancing with the rhythm of D.J. José Ramirez into the late night hours.
Guests attending were: Barry and Rachel O’Conner, Thomas Burger, Jose and Gloria Ramirez, Ernesto and Silvia Suarez, Lilian Cruz, Patrick and Carly Wehrly. The new Board of Directors are: Herman Santa; president, Lionel Román; vice president, Isa Bryson; Treasurer, Reinaldo Matias; secretary, Nancy Rozon; Public Relations and Nora Candelario; Director. Congratulations to the new board. The members are looking forward to a great 2012 and the celebration of the 20th Anniversary this year.
All those with birthdays during the month of December and January were asked to stand near the birthday cake while the DJ played the “Happy Birthday” song. Among them were: Jimmy Rivera, Virginia Feliciano, Mary Figliola, Nereida Pellot, Rai Matias, Nilda Betancourt and Joe Castro. There was one 50/50 winner, a hat dance contest winner and 5 door prize winners. The 50/50 winner was Mary Figliola and and the hat dance contest winner was Nerida Pellot. Door prize winners: Al Manzanares, Lilian Cruz, Thomas Burger, Al Feliciano, Gladys Piñeiro.
Many thanks to the previous board of directors 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 raffle 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. Our next event has been schedule for the month of February to celebrate Mardi Gras. Date, location and time are not available yet.
January Birthdays
L to R: Nilda Betancourt, Nereida Pellot, Mary Figliola, Jimmy Rivera, Rei Matias, Joe Castro and Virginia Feliciano
Event 2011 (Tapas)
Spanish American Club Paella Party: Tasty food, wine and nice dancing music
By Herman Santa
Paella, wine and Latin music, that’s what the members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. and their guests enjoyed last Saturday, November 19, to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday at Tapas Latin Fusion in Stuart.
Among the members and their guests were: Ron and Isa Bryson, Marcel and Zipy Cartagena, Jaime and Clara Rojas, Herman and Lucy Santa, Dana and Mireya Kaiser, Leonides and Nilda Perez, Ivan and Xiomara Guanill, José and Gloria Ramírez, Julio Reyes and Sandra Salas, Jack Israel and Sara Mesco, Raul Ruiz and Roberta Linares, Augusto and Alma Ferreira, Carly Wehrly, Berta Pérez, Gloria Wright, Lisa Garcia, Ivan Muñoz, Dan Shea, Clara Arango and Rosa Morán.
We began the evening with cocktails during the “Happy Hour” and then enjoyed paellas (Paella de mariscos – Shrimp/Squid/Mussels/Scallops.) David Rodriguez, chef and owner of the restaurant prepared 6 “Paelleras” for us which included a bottle of wine for two, salad and dessert.
During the dinner, Hungarian guitarist Frankie Holiday entertained us with his beautiful flamenco melodies. Then D.J. Joe V. Shari Tessier took over with music for dancing. The Highlight of the night was José Ramirez who sang a few ballads and Roberta Linares who danced flamenco before everyone came to the dance floor.
There probably is no better place on the Treasure Coast to celebrate with a group for a special occasion or a get together. A big thank to David and his assistant Greg for reserving the big room for us. We had a great time. The group is planning another get together soon.
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