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Assembly 2002

September 25, 2010 Leave a comment

Members of SACI elect Board of Directors at Don Ramon restaurant in Stuart

By Herman Santa

On Sunday, January 6, 2002, at the elegant Don Ramón restaurant in Stuart, the outgoing president of the Board of Directors, Mr. Herman Santa, administered the oath to the new directors who will govern the affairs of the Spanish American Club, Inc. during 2002. The new Board of Directors is composed of Mrs. Gladys Piñeiro; President, Astrid Ebner; Vice President, Lucy Santa; Secretary, Ron Bryson; Treasurer, and Mrs. Ana Swift; Member. Former President Herman Santa briefly reviewed the club’s activities from the past year and handed over the “Gavel” to Mrs. Gladys Piñeiro, his successor.

Immediately after the speeches of each new director, plaques were presented to the directors of the previous administration and to distinguished members, followed by a toast for the new directors, and then the dinner commenced, which marked the conclusion of the event. The nonprofit association has set a goal and an objective that contribute to promoting the knowledge of the language, geography, history, art, culture, and folklore of our countries. The club’s goal is to foster friendship and solidarity among the members and other nonprofit institutions through social, cultural, civic, and recreational activities. The objective is to help and assist members and the community at large according to the skills of the Corporation.

Board of Directors 2002 L to R: Lucy Santa (Colombia); Secretary, María G. Arcuate (Costa Rica), Gladys Piñeiro (Puerto Rico); President, Ana Santiago-Swift (Puerto Rico); Vice President and Ron Bryson (USA); Treasurer
Some members and their guests celebrating after the General Assembly

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