Golf 2023 (Rangel)
Most improved player of the year
By Herman Santa
Lou Rangel has been declared the winner of the “Most Improved Player of the Year 2023”. When he started playing with us last year in his first game, he scored 103 with 2 points. At the present time Lou’s handicap is 28 Handicap and 8 Points, an improvement of 5 strokes. He won a 1/2-hour golf lesson donated by The Saints’ Pro Shop Manager David O’Kelly.! congratulations!
Golf 2023 (Tournament-SACI)
The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) Holds Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Scholarship
By Herman Santa
On October 9, 2023, The Spanish American Club, Inc. held a golf tournament charity event at The Saints Golf Course in Port St. Lucie for the scholarship, the oldest and only social, civic and sport non-for-profit club in the Treasure Coast.
Members of the SACI and their friends’ sponsors supported the event by sponsoring golf holes, making donations and buying raffle tickets. The 2 men scramble event chaired by Herman Santa, Gus Migliore and Cecil Elie featured several activities, including “The Longest Drives”, “Closest to the Pins” “Low Scores”, “50/50 raffle” door prizes. Golfers enjoyed a beautiful day and camaraderie, which concluded at the Saints Pub restaurant with awards and raffles.
The SACI could not have held this fundraiser without the help of the golfers among them Chris Antrim, John Bartolotta, Gary Bartz, John Boals, Bob Boals, Carlos Bonet, Gary Bradley, Frank Camacho, Dan Camilli, Matt Carpen, Val Coelho, Junior Colón, Cecil Elie, Scott Engle, Iggy Fernandez, Mike Finkelstein, Frank Garcia, Walter Gomez, Tony Guerrero, Joe Mack, Mike Perkins, Bob Pilla, Ted Piorkowski, Rod Roig, Herman Santa, Neil Scheer, Chuck Shoemaker, Tom St. Pierre, David Timm, Mike Touhey, Otto Vega, Max Verastegui and George Williams.
Closest to the Pin winners Tim Bland, Hole #3 (1st) 2′- 8″, Ray Guadalupe, Hole #7 (1st), 4′-5″, Hole # 3 (2nd), Brian Weber Hole # 7 (2nd) 35’- 00”. Longest Drive winners Richie Torres, Hole # 9 (1st), 229′ and Rich Buchanan, Hole # 9 (2nd), 232′. Low Scores Jorge Crespo and Rick Buchanan 54.5. 50/50 Raffle winner David Timm. Door prize winners Bobby Arroyo, 1 box of golf balls, David Timm, 1 box of golf balls and 1 round of golf at the Saints and Herman Santa, 1 hour golf lesson from Arlen Bento Jr. Most Improved Player of the Year Lou Rangel, 1/2-hour golf lesson from David O’Kelly.
Special thanks to our sponsors Linda Bartz, St. Lucie County Commissioner, Michelle Frankin, Property Appraisals’ Office, David O’Kelly, Manager of The Saints Pro Shop, Francisco J. Garcia, Esq. of Garcia Law, PL, Gustavo Santa, Ft Pierce Bando, Arlen Bento Jr. Golf instructor and Bern Ryan from Saints Pub.
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 for the players and to the golf committee Gus Migliore and Cecil Elie and last but not the least Lou Rosa who came to assist us.
All funds raised at the event will help the club’s scholarship funds for next year graduating high school seniors of Martin and St. Lucie counties. The Spanish American Club, Inc. of Port St. Lucie is a not-for-profit charitable organization was 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.
Future events of the club this year: Saturday, October 28th” Halloween Dance”; Saturday, November 25th “Thanksgiving Dance”; Sunday, December 2nd “Bowling Christmas Dinner” and Saturday, December 14th “Christmas Dinner/Dance”.
For more information or to become part of the golf group contact Herman Santa by email: hermansanta@comcast.net.
Sport 2023
Annual Sport Dance wit D.J. José Ramírez at the Disabled American Veterans Club
Herman Santa
On Saturday, September 30th at the Disabled American Veterans 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.
From left: Evelyn Poulter, Ada Duque, and Martha Urda.
From left: Angela Ledesma, Aida Vélez, Nereida Pellot, Cecilia Pulido, and Pam Peña.
From left: José Ramírez, María Garcia, Martha Urga, Margarita Oñoro, and Roberto Vélez.
Luau 2023
Luau with D.J. José Ramírez at the Disabled American Veterans Club
By Herman Santa
The Annual Luau party hosted by The Spanish American Club, Inc. was celebrated on Saturday, August 31st, at the Disabled American Veterans hall in Port St. Lucie.
Master of ceremonies and president of the club, Carlos Bonet, welcomed everyone to the party and gave an update of the status of the club and thanked every one of them for their continued support. Following the president’s update, the board conducted the raffles and celebrated the birthdays of the month of September, while entertainer D.J. José Ramírez played a Happy Birthday song for them.
A big thank you to our board members who coordinated the event. A special thank you to all the members and their guests who attended and bought tickets for the raffles. Proceeds will benefit the club’s scholarship program
Independence 2023
Independence Celebration with D.J. Lou Ocasio at “DAV”
By Herman Santa
Members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. of Port St. Lucie hosted the Annual Independences Party (USA, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia and Perú on Saturday, July 29 at the Disabled American Veteran’s Club in Port St. Lucie.
Everyone enjoyed an evening of drinks, snacks, dancing, and raffles. Master of ceremonies and president of the club, Carlos Bonet, welcomed everyone to the party and gave an update of the status of the club and thanked every one of them for their continued support. Attendees were entertained by D.J. Lou Ocasio. After the president’s update, the D.J. played a Happy Birthday song for the members that were celebrating their birthdays in the month of July. A big thanks to our members and guests who helped with the decorations, set ups and assisted throughout the night.
Mary Hartein, Yolanda Tórres, Néstor Pereira, Bobby Pérez and Isabel Serra
From left: Francis Mata, Yolanda Torres and Mary Figliola.
From left: Ricardo Cruz, José Echevarría, Yvonne Bonet, Annie Borrás, Illian Villegas and Noman Miller.
Father’s 2023
Father’s Day Dance 2023
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. held their annual Father’s Day Dinner Dance Saturday, June 24th at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie. The event started with our president and master of ceremonies Carlos Bonet welcoming everyone to the event and gave an update of the status of the club and the next events of the of club. Following the president’s speech, the members and their guests enjoyed a night of camaraderie, food, drinks, and dancing. During the break, the DJ played a Happy Birthday song for members and their guests who were present celebrating their birthdays in the months of June.
From left: Andrés Vélez, Carmelo Villegas, Gilberto Ferri, Max Verastegui, Lou Morrett, and Steve Roberts.
From left: Awilda Maldonado, Evelyn Poulter, Patricia Henao, Angela Ledesma, María Ferri, Rosendo González, and Alfredo Medina.
From left: Josie Guadalupe, John Henao and Mónica León.
Golf 2023 (Astoske)
Chris Astoske’s lowest game
Chris Astoske shot “71” his lowest game ever on Friday, June 2, 2023, at The Saints. He was part of the SACI golf group with Tony George, Tim Bland and Gus Migliore. He had 3 birdies and missed 2 birdie putts by few inches would’ve given him a 69. Congrats to Chris!
Mother’s 2023
Annual Mother’s Day Dance with D.J. José Ramírez at “DAV”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. held their annual Mother’s Day Saturday, May 27th. at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie. The event started with our president and master of ceremonies Carlos Bonet welcoming everyone to the event and gave an update of the status of the club and the next events of the of club.
Following the president’s speech, the members and their guests enjoyed a night of camaraderie, food, drinks, and dancing. During the break, the DJ played a Mother’s Day song and a Happy Birthday song for members and their guests who were present celebrating their birthdays on the months of April and May.
Pete Marrero, Elizabeth Mejia and Javier Andrade.
Rosie Curbelo. Ruben Aleman, Isa Bryson, Awilda Maldonado, Stela Paéz, Milena Rodriguez and Lorie Roberts.
Herman Santa, Jose Santiago, Carlos Mejia, Carlos Bonet, Aida Velez, Gloria Hernandez, Lucy Santa and Wennah Cano
Myriam Marrero, Virginia Gonzalez, Margarita Onoro, Carmen Belardo, Ana Santiago and Evelyn Stonza.
Golf 2023 (Rourke)
By Herman Santa
Dan Rourke shot “73 with 33 points” his lowest game on Friday, May 19, 2023, at The Saints. He was part of the SACI golf group with Tim York and Marty Geschke. Congrats to Dan
Scholarship Award 2023
The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) awards 5 scholarships to Hispanic students
By Herman Santa
Since its inception in 1992, (SACI) has supported High School Seniors in the advancement of their education at Indian River State University or Florida Universities in their careers. To date, SACI has donated more than $45,000 to 64 High School Seniors from Martin and St. Lucie counties through its annual scholarship awards. Five outstanding students were chosen as this year’s scholarship recipients.
Fatima Alvarez was awarded $1, 000. She was born in Stuart, Florida. Her parents are Pablo Álvarez and Dora Tejeda. He was born in Veracruz, Mexico and she was born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Fatima attended South Fork High School, Stuart, Florida, and she will be attending Indian River State College IRSC where she will be pursuing a degree in Nursing with hopes of becoming a Nurse.
Andre Mendoza was awarded $1, 000. He was born in La Jolla, California. His parents are Juan Rafael Mendoza and Fabiola Diaz Montes Rojo. They were born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Andre attended Martin County High School in Stuart, Florida, and he will be attending Louisiana State University where he will be pursuing a degree in Digital Marketing. Deysi Bamaca was awarded $1, 000. Deysi was born in Stuart, Florida. Her parents are Jose Bamaca-Domingo & Juana Palacios-González. Deysi attended South Fork High School, Stuart, Florida, and she will be attending The University of Central Florida where she will be pursuing a degree in Nursing with hopes of becoming a Nurse.
Jennifer Gil was awarded $1, 000. She was born in Stuart, Florida and currently resides in Indiantown, FL. Her mother is Sandra Ramirez. She was born in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. Jennifer attended South Fork High School in Stuart, Florida. She will be attending Indian River State College (IRSC) where he will be pursuing a degree in Nursing. Her ultimate ambition is to become a Travel Nurse.
Paola Villarroel was awarded $1,000. Paola was born in Caracas, Venezuela. She moved to the United States in 2019 by herself. Her parents are German Villarroel and Carolyn Díaz. They were born in Caracas Venezuela. She attended Clark Advanced Learning Center in Stuart, Martin County, Florida. She will be attending the University of Central Florida where she will be pursuing a degree in Biomedical Science with a Neuroscience track.
This year scholarship committee Chair by Nancy Rozon and Co-chair by Pamela Peña Elizabeth Mejía and Herman Santa along with the board of directors Carlos Bonet, President; Nancy Rozon, Vice President; Evelyn Carrillo, Secretary; Josephine Guadalupe, Treasurer; Vivian Megaro, Public Relations: Pam Peña, Director; Mary Figliola, Substitute Director did a magnificent job selecting the students and running the program smoothly. The committee selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness, and academics.
The mission of the club is to promote friendship and solidarity among its members, neighbors, and other nonprofit organizations of the Treasure Coast through cultural, social, civic, charity and sports activities to promote knowledge of the Spanish speaking countries, their geography, history, art, and folklore.
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