Golf 2024 (Tournament-SACI)
The Spanish American Club Inc. hosts Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
By Herman Santa
On behalf of Board of The Spanish American club, Inc. and the Golf Committee, I would like to thank everyone for participating in this year’s tournament on Friday, October 4, 2024, at The Saints. Most of all, I would like to thank everyone who donated the scholarship throughout the year and for making this year’s tournament a great success. We enjoyed a beautiful day with friends and after the tournament we celebrated with those that stayed for the awards announcement inside the clubhouse.
We are blessed by their generosity! Congratulations to the tournament winners. Proceeds from the tournament went to support the Scholarship Funds of the club. For more information or to become part of the group email: hermansanta@comcast.net.
The SACI Golf League could not have held this fundraiser without the help of the sponsors among them Jorge Crespo, owner of CrespoAir, LLC, Michelle Franklin, Property Appraisals’ Office, Francisco J.” Frank” Garcia, Esq. of Garcia Law, PL, David O’Kelly, Manager of The Saints Pro Shop, Gustavo Santa, Ft Pierce Bando, Arlen Bento Jr. Golf instructor, Bern Ryan from Saints Pub, Carl Atkins, Carlos Bonet, President of the SACI, Chris Giampaolo, John Boals, Gary Bartz and Tony Guerrero.
Other players that made donations among them; Robert Able, Carl Atkins, Eric Brent, John Bartolotta, Mathew Billitti, Bob Boals, Carlos Bonet, Gary Campbell, Frank Camacho, Carl Huie, Rick Collins, Mike Finkelstein, Ralph Morrison, Bob Pilla, Mike Remy, Herman Santa, Rick Schaub and Max Verastegui
A big Thank You to the ladies of the board of the club, among them Pam Peña, Vivian Megaro, Josie Guadalupe and Evelyn Carrillo who came to support our tournament with goodie bags donated by Michelle Franklin to the players. And last but not least to the golf committee Gus Migliore and Cecil Elie.
The following prizes, giveaways and certificates were presented:
Longest Drive winners; Hole # 9, Carlos Leon (259’) and Hole # 18, Damion Hardin (238’) Dedicated to Robert Boals who passed away recently
Closest to the Pin winners; Hole # 3, Gary Bartz (9’-1”); Hole # 7, Mark Thomas (9’-0”); Hole # 10, John Boals (2’-11”) and Hole # 16, Tony Guerrero (6’-9”)
Low Scores; Chris Astoke and Tony Guerrero (Gross 67 & Net 48.00)
50/50 Raffle winner; Gary Campbell (2 prizes)
50/50 Raffle door prizes winners; Carlos Rodriguez, Herman Santa (1 round of golf) Donated to Cecil Elie; David Santiago (Box of Wilson golf balls), Brendan McCann (1/2 hour of Golf lesson with Arlen Bento) and Iggy Fernandez (1 certificate from Saint’s Pub)
Most Improved Player of the Year 2024; Cecil Elie (1/2 hour of Golf lesson with David O’Kelly)
Birthday celebration of Lenny Lea
Sport-2024
Annual Sport Dance with D.J. José Ramírez at the Disabled American Veterans
by Herman Santa
On Saturday, September 28th at the Disabled American Veterans Social Club, Port St. Lucie The Spanish American Club, Inc. held their Annual Sport Fan Dance. Carlos Bonet, master of ceremonies and club president welcomed everyone to the party and thanked everyone for continued support. During a break, Carlos conducted the raffles for the door prizes, 50/50 and celebrated the member’s birthdays of the month of September.
The Spanish American Club Inc. of Port St. Lucie is a not-for-profit charitable organization founded in 1992. The mission of the club is to promote friendship and solidarity among its members and other nonprofit organizations throughout the Treasure Coast through cultural, social, civic and sport activities; to promote knowledge of all Spanish speaking countries, their geography, history, art, and folklore.
Father’s 2024
Father’s Day Dance
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. held their annual Father’s Day Dinner Dance Saturday, June 29th at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie.
Mardi Gras 2024
Annual Mardi Gras with D.J. José Ramírez at DAV
By Evelyn Carrillo
We celebrated one of the most colorful, joyous events, Mardi Gras. We laughed, danced, and enjoyed each other’s company thanks to DJ Jose Ramirez music. I want to thank everyone who submitted their pictures.
Mary Figliola, Aida Velez, Iliana Villegas, Josephine Guadalupe, Nancy Rozon and Mary Allen
Bowling 2024
Bowling league 2024
From left: Alfredo Medina, Ricardo Cruz, Herman Santa, Jorge Crespo, Vivian Megaro, Luis Morett, Marta Ocasio, Josie Guadalupe, Andres Padilla, Milagros Olmeda, Alma Aviles, Unidentified guest, Unidentified guest, Unidentified guest, Carlos Bonet, Felix Asencio, Darlene Curello, Mickey, Rosa Morett, Virginia Feliciano, Mark Curello, Yvonne Bonet, Dominic Terry, Milagros Cruz, Connie Terry, al Feliciano and Jose Olmeda
Bowling 2024 (Points)
Top Medal Point winners (Men) and Top Medal Point winners (Ladies)
By Herman Santa
Bowling 2024 (Clash)
The Clash Challenge Winners
Bowling 2024 (50/50)
Bowling 50/50 winners 2024
From Left Felix Asencio with Andy Padilla
Golf 2024 (50/50)
Golf “50/50 winners” 2024
Golf 2024 (Eagles)
Golf “Eagles” 2024
By Herman Santa
Damion Hardin made an eagle on Friday, March 29, 2023, on hole No. 2, 490 yards. He used the driver, a 3wood hybrid and the putter. He was part of the SACI golf group with Frank Garcia, al Peña and Eric Williams. Congrats to Damion.
Tim York made an eagle on Friday, April 8, 2024, on hole No. 17, 310 Yards. He used the driver and landed near the hole, then he finished with the putter. He was part of the SACI golf group with Dom Terry, Ed Grooms and Danny Cormier. Congrats to Tim.
Richie Torres made an eagle on Friday, April 8, 2024, on hole No. 17, 310 Yards. He used the driver and then he finished with the putter. He was part of the SACI golf group with Bobby Arroyo, David Santiago and Jorge Crespo. Congrats to Riche.
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