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Anniversary 1993
First Anniversary of SACI with “Pop Caribe” in Port St. Lucie
By Cecilia Vignier
The “Spanish American Club, Inc.” celebrated its first anniversary of foundation on July 17th. The dance was held in Jensen Beach. It attracted around 170 guests, many of whom were attending for the first time. Among the first-time attendees were Mrs. Iris Marrero with her family and friends from Ft. Lauderdale, Mrs. Nydia Williams with a very nice group of 14 people from Venezuela.
Also present were Mr. Gerardo Delgado and his beloved Mrs. Dolly. Among the regular attendees were Jaime and Noemí López, Nestor Carrión and his lovely wife Marialuisa, Sammy and Anie Del Rosario, Kino and Gladys Vélez, and of course, Gregory and Diana Cortez. The very dear Francisco and Olguita Renta and numerous relatives were also there.
Celebrating their silver wedding anniversary were Rolando and Nelly Garcia. Their children gifted them a beautiful anniversary cake, and their son took a moment to congratulate them and thank them for their support and affection. The Vice-President Mr. Tomás González presided over the dance and, on behalf of the board, presented each of the female members with a corsage in recognition of the support and collaboration they always provide.
Mr. Herman Santa also presented a plaque of appreciation to Mr. González. In the year of the club’s existence, Mr. González and the board have dedicated much of their energy to guiding the club to seize every opportunity for the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” to continue growing and progressing by leaps and bounds. Part of the money raised from the dance will be donated to a fund to offer it as a scholarship to a Hispanic student, as well as for charitable purposes in the community.
The decorations with Spanish motifs were crafted by the ladies who worked hard to create a pleasant and cozy atmosphere. The “Pop Caribe Band” entertained the party with a new repertoire and their unparalleled rhythm, delighting us by playing requests to suit everyone’s taste.
Anniversary 1994
2nd Anniversary of SACI with D. J’s. Herman Santa and José Lorenzato at the Jensen Beach Women’s Club
Por: Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. celebrated its “Second Anniversary” on Saturday, June 4, at the Jensen Beach Women’s Club, located at 2644 NE Sugar Hill Ave in Jensen Beach.
The party was entertained by the club’s DJs (Herman Santa and José Lorenzatto). The dancing started at 8:00 p.m. and ended at 1:00 a.m. There were prizes and raffles. It was a well-planned party, and we congratulate Tom González for organizing it.
Scholarship 2010 (Valdéz)
20th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American club, Inc. awarded $500 scholarship to Elba Valdez. Elba was born in Stuart of Mexican descendant and is attending Martin County High School with a 3.3 GPA. Elba lives with her parents Jesus and Bertha Valdéz in Stuart. She also plans to study Physical Therapy at Indian River State College. This year Scholarship Committee members are as follows: Fund Raiser; Lydi Pallares, Director, Herman Santa, Nancy Rozon and Isa Bryson. The Board of Directors are: Jimmy Rivera; President, Nancy Rozon; Vice President, Al Feliciano; Secretary; Ron Bryson; Treasurer and Mary Figliola; Director.
Applicants must the following eligibility for consideration. Students must be a senior from Martin or St. Lucie County public High School and resident of either county. Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA), financial need and demonstrate a pattern of community service. Students from low income families are encouraged to participate. Applicants must submit an essay written in Spanish on why they feel they should be considered. Letters of recommendation are accepted.
Scholarship 2010 (Gómez)
19th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
Ft. Pierce student Marisol Gómez recently was awarded $500 scholarship. She was born in Mexico and lives in Ft. Pierce with her parents Armando Gómez and Estela Camargo. Ten years ago, when she came to the United States she didn’t speak any English and now she can master not only the English language but also the Spanish. She is the first one of seven children that will graduate from High School. Marisol is attending Fort Pierce Central High School with a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) and she is pursuing a career in Business Management at the University of Johnson and Wales.
This year Scholarship Committee members are as follows: Fund Raiser; Lydi Pallares, Director, Herman Santa, Nancy Rozon and Isa Bryson. The Board of Directors are: Jimmy Rivera; President, Nancy Rozon; Vice President, Al Feliciano; Secretary; Ron Bryson; Treasurer and Mary Figliola; Director.
Scholarship 2006 (Hernández)
14th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
Dr. Enrique Ospina, President of the Spanish American Club, Inc. “S.A.C.l.”, Herman Santa, director of the Scholarship Program, William Preciado and Isa Bryson, members of the S.A.C.l. Scholarship Committee met Saturday May 20th to select to the winners of the 2006 scholarship. Jessica Benitez, Mexican of Port St Lucie and Miriam Hernandez, Guatemalan of 1ndiantown were selected among a pool of six Hispanic candidates as the winners of the-SACI Scholarship this year.
S.AC.I raises funds throughput social activities such as: dances, cruises, golf, dominoes and bowling tournaments. The scholarship funds are forwarded to the Indian River Community College to help students of limited economic resources. SA.C:L is a nonprofit Organization, founded 1992 to unite Hispanics and Americans of the Treasure Coast through cultural, recreational and fund-raising activities.
The Club awards its scholarship every year in the spring. In order to qualify for it, the applicant must be a High School student of Martin or St. Lucie public High School, must have a minimum average grade of 3.0 and must speak, write and read Spanish. I want to thank the members of the club, the Hispanic establishments and all of those who helped us raise funds for the scholarship.
Scholarship 2006 (Benitez)
13th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
At the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” (SACI), we are extremely proud to once again donate a scholarship to a Hispanic student. The winner of the 2006 scholarship was Jessica Benitez, a Mexican from Port St. Lucie. Annually, the club awards these scholarships to assist Hispanic youth graduating from high school in Martin or St. Lucie counties.
Selecting the scholarship winners of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” is not an easy task. For this reason, the selection has been entrusted to the Board of Directors. Each of the directors reviews the applications submitted by the students and then meets with them to ask a multitude of questions. The selection of the winning students is based on a series of questions posed to all students, covering topics from music and reading to art, which the scholarship committee then assesses based on their answers.
The committee also takes into account the academic achievements of each student. The scholarships are worth $500 each and are awarded to students after confirmation that they have been accepted by the university or college they will be attending. We are very proud of all the scholarship winners since the club was founded in 1992. To date, 12 students have received this scholarship. This year, four students applied for the scholarship, and two were selected. Our congratulations to all!
Scholarship 2007 (Pérez)
16th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The “Spanish American Cub, Inc.” (SACI) donated $1,500 to the “Indian River Community College” (IRCC) for three scholarships to college students this year. This amount, a result of the 15th Anniversary, brings the total donations to $10,000 over the past 15 years.
Amy Perez, a Guatemalan from Indiantown and a student at South Fork High School, was one of the winners this year. Amy is going to study “Physical Therapy” and after she finishes, she will return to the Treasure Coast to work. In addition to the annual dinner/dance, the SACI celebrates other fundraising events. Some of these include raffles, cruise trips, bowling tournaments, golf, and dominoes. Since its foundation in 1992, the club has awarded scholarships to 18 Hispanic students from Martin and St. Lucie counties. The SACI is a nonprofit organization that is social, civic, cultural, charitable, and sporting. Its main goal is to unite Hispanics on the Treasure Coast.
The list of contributors this year included; Showtime Entertainment, Center for Eye Care & Surgery, Coggin Honda of Ft. Pierce, Rodríguez Oronoz & Co., Vitreo-Retinal Consultants, Realty Unlimited GMAC, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dansar Construction Co., Groucho’s Production, Jose’s Barber Styling, Latin Chamber of Commerce of the Treasure Coast, and La Voz News of the Treasure Coast, among others.
Scholarship 2007 (Trujillo)
17th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The young Mexican Daisy Trujillo, a resident of Indiantown, received a scholarship of $500 to study medicine at “Med Vance Institute.” Daisy was selected by the Scholarship Committee of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.,” who described her as one of the three most qualified students this year for the club’s student scholarship, possessing great intelligence and dedication. She hopes to graduate next October as a medical assistant.
Thanks to the scholarship sponsors this year. The list of contributors from 2007 included; Showtime Entertainment, Center for Eye Care & Surgery, Coggin Honda of Ft. Pierce, Rodríguez Oronoz & Co., Vitreo-Retinal Consultants, Realty Unlimited GMAC, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dansar Construction Co., Groucho’s Production, Jose’s Barber Styling, Latin Chamber of Commerce of the Treasure Coast, and La Voz News of the Treasure Coast, among others.
Scholarship 2007 (Pelayo)
15th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
Recently, the “Spanish American Cub, Inc.” (SACI) awarded $500 to the “Indian River Community College” (IRCC) to assist Vanessa Pelayo from Fort Pierce with her university studies this year. Since its founding in 1992, the club has provided scholarships to 18 Hispanic students from Martin and St. Lucie counties.
As president of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” and director of the scholarship, I would like to thank the club directors and the scholarship committee this year. They are: Nancy Rozon, Isa Bryson, Fe Vallderuten, Blanca Mireya Kaiser, Sam Del Rosario, William Preciado, Rene Cifuentes, Connie Giraldo-Silver, and Martha González.
Scholarship 2008 (Reynoso)
18th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The 2008 Scholarship Committee of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” (SACI) selected Floriberta Reynoso, a student from “Westwood High School” in Ft. Pierce. Known as “Flor” to her family and friends, she was born in Houston, Texas, to Mexican parents; she lives in Ft. Pierce and plans to study medicine with a specialty in dental hygiene at “Indian River Community College.”
The committee is made up of teachers Nancy Rozon, Isa Bryson, and myself. The SACI is a non-profit social entity whose goal is to preserve Hispanic heritage in the area. It operates on funds obtained through social activities such as tours, barbecues, golf tournaments, dominoes, bowling, and monthly meetings at the residences of the members. Since its founding in 1992, SACI has benefited over 20 Hispanic students with financial aid totaling more than $10,000.
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