Scholarship Award 2020
Congratulations Scholarship Recipients 2020
By Herman Santa/Pam Peña
The Spanish American Scholarship Committee would like to introduce our 2020 scholarship recipients. The club was able to award $3,500.00 to deserving Latino students. As Covid 19 has limited our social distancing the club was not able to present our scholars in person to our members.
Scholarships are available because of your charitable donations either directly or through our many social activities. These students are extremely thankful to our members and have expressed so in their thank-you notes.
Logan Putnam; Awarded $1,000. Attending University of Central Florida. Major: Aerospace Engineering.
Daniela Granados; Awarded $500. Attending Seminole State College. Major: Neuroscience.
Alicia Solis; Awarded $500. Attending University of Florida. Major: Biology/Physician Assistance.
Itzel Mendoza; Awarded $500. Attending University of Central Florida. Major: Nursing.
Laura Barco; Awarded $500. Attending Indian River College. Major: Nursing.
Natalie Becerra; Awarded $500. Attending Florida Atlantic University. Major: Psychology.
Anniversary 2020
28th Anniversary of SACI with D.J. Carlos Bonet at the Elks
By Evelyn Carrillo
Members and guests of The Spanish American Club host their 28th anniversary of the club on June 27, 2020, at the Elks Lodge located at 2290 SE Lennard Road, PSL 34952.
SACI Board of Directors along with Management of the Elks Lodge made sure that all the safety protocol pertinent to COVID-19 (Corona Virus) were implemented during each event. These protocols were supplied via email to all club members on May 15, 2020, by our President Mr. Carlos Bonet. We are happy to inform everyone that the events were a great success. We celebrated with a delightful dinner and great music by DJ Carlos Bonet, President. I personally want to thank Carlos for the great job he did as the DJ. SACI would also like to thank the Elks Lodge staff for their commendable services.
Seating from left. Wanda Maldonado, Melissa Sanchez and Yvonne Bonet
Front row from left Stella Páez, Nancy Rozon and unidentified guest
Father’s 2020
The Spanish American Club, Inc. members celebrate Father’s Day Dinner Dance
By Evelyn Carrillo
Members and guests of The Spanish American Club host their annual Father’s Day Dance on June 27, 2020 at the Elks Lodge located at 2290 SE Lennard Road, PSL 34952.
SACI Board of Directors along with Management of the Elks Lodge made sure that all the safety protocol pertinent to COVID-19 (Corona Virus) were implemented during each event. These protocols were supplied via email to all club members on May 15, 2020, by our President Mr. Carlos Bonet. We are happy to inform everyone that the events were a great success. We celebrated honoring all fathers with a delightful dinner and great music by DJ Carlos Bonet, President. I personally want to thank Carlos for the great job he did as the DJ. SACI would also like to thank the Elks Lodge staff for their commendable services.
Seating from left: Berta Del Nodal, Mary Filiola and Frank Megaro
Mother’s 2020
Annual Mother’s Day Dance with D.J. Carlos Bonet at “The Elks”
By Carlos Bonet
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Saturday May 30, 2020 marked our return to The Spanish American Club, Inc’s return of our monthly activities. It was a day of anxiety and joy. The participation was only 31 members and guests. But the camaraderie, music and food were excellent. Masks were available for those that did not have one and so was an ample supply of hand sanitizer. The dance area was made as ample as possible to minimize too close a contact between dancers. This event was definitely not what we are used to in our club, but it was enjoyed by all. The Elk’s staff provided the safe environment, an excellent meal and the cooperation from our participants was also excellent.
It is very understandable why most of you did not wish to participate. But, I am also aware that many of you are participating in other activities that place you in the same compromising situations. When you go to supermarkets, home goods stores and even in open air or indoor restaurants, where no one wears a mask or gloves. Regardless, this pandemic is something that should not be taken lightly and I urge all of you to make your own personal decisions that will keep you and your families safe.
Golf 2017 (Bonet)
Carlos Bonet “Most Improved” Golfer of the year 2017″
By Herman Santa
Carlos Bonet has been declared the winner of the “Most Improved Player of the Year”. When Carlos started play this year his score average was 97.5 with 9.2 points average.
At the present time Carlos’s Score average is 97.6 with 9.7-point average He won a free 1-hour Golf Lesson donated by Pro Shop Manager David O’Kelly of The Saints. Congratulations!
Golf 2018 (Guadalupe)
Ray Guadalupe “Most Improved Golfer of the Year 2018”
By Herman Santa
Ray Guadalupe has been declared the winner of the “Most Improved Player of the Year”. When Ray started play this year his score average was 92.9 with 16.3 points average. At the present time Ray’s average is 91.7 with 16.8 points and a 22 Handicap and 18 points. He won a free 1-hour Golf Lesson donated by Pro Shop Manager David O’Kelly of The Saints. Congratulations!
Golf 2019 (Crespo)
Golf “Most improved”
By Herman Santa
Jorge Crespo has been declared the winner of the “Most Improved Player of the Year”. When he started playing with us last year his first game he scored 96 with 12 points. At the present time Jorge’s average is 89.3 with 16.8 points and a 25 Handicap an improvement of 7 strokes. He won a free round of golf donated by Herman Santa. Congrats Jorge.
Valentine 2020
Annual Valentine Dance with local Puerto Rican singer Mario Bentti at the Elks
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, February 29, members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. “SACI” gathered at the Elks Lodge in Port St. Lucie to celebrate their Annual Valentine Dinner 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 and 50/50 and celebrated the member’s birthdays of the month of February.
The Highlight of the night was the young and local Puerto Rican singer Mario Bentti who sang a few ballads, salsas, merengues and cumbias.
A big “Thank You” to our President Carlos Bonet, who coordinated the event with his board of directors, Al Feliciano, Vice President; Evelyn Delgado, Treasurer; Josie Guadalupe; Secretary; Vivian Megaro, Public Relations; Nancy Rozon, Director (Vocal); and Mary Figliola, Substitute. And finally, Many thanks to Walter Gómez and Arlo Bodden for their generosity in the donation of their winnings of the 50/50 to our scholarship program.
From left: Nereida Pellot, Javier Andrade, Gloria Ramírez, Joe Santiao, Lizzete Ramos, Yolanda Torres and Will Spencer
Domingo Sanchez, David Ramos, Nancy Rozon, Al Feliciano, Virginia González and Iván Guanill
From left: Billy Betancourt, Walter Gómez and Arlo Boden
Golf 2020 (Eagles)
Eagles 2020 (Santa, Santiago, Vega, Decker, Schmidt, Peña, Boals & Belardo)
By Herman Santa
Herman Santa made an Eagle on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. Herman aced the 464 yard-par 5, Hole No. 18 using a driver, then he used a 15 degree Hybrid and a 9 iron from 150 yards. He was part of the group of the Saints Men’s League with Gus Migliore and Jeff McHugh.
David Santiago made and Eagle on Friday, October 23, 2020, at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. He aced the 210 yard-par 4, Hole No. 17 using the driver and then a long put. He was part of the SACI group with Norman Robinson, Roberto Belardo and Luis Arroyo. Congratulations!
Otto Vega made an Eagle on Friday, September 18, 2020, at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. He aced the 464 yard-par 5, Hole No. 18 using the driver and then a 3 wood and 1 put. He was part of the SACI group with Walter Gomez and Fernando Mejia. Congratulations!
Dave Decker made an Eagle on Friday, September 18, 2020, at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. He aced the 446 yard-par 5, Hole No. 15 using the driver and then a 3 wood and made a 3 foot put. He was part of the SACI group with Willie Moore, Ron Lovelle and Joe Mack. Congratulations!
Dennis Schmidt made an Eagle on Friday, September 4, 2020, at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. He aced the 300 yard-par 4, Hole No. 13 using the driver and then a hybrid #7. He was part of the SACI group with Lou Rosa and Tony Torello. Congratulations!
Al Peña made an Eagle on Friday, August 21, 2020, at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. He aced the 342 yard-par 4, Hole No. 6 using the driver and then a hybrid #7. He was part of the SACI group with Herman Santa, Ignacio “Iggy” Fernandez and His wife Pam Peña. Congratulations!
Rob Boals made an Eagle on Friday, July 10, 2020, at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. He aced the 458 yard-par 5, Hole No. 9 using the driver and 1 put. He was part of the SACI group with Cecil Elie and Gary Bartz. Congratulations!
Roberto Belardo made an Eagle on Friday, June.26, 2020, at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. He aced the 300 yard-par 4, Hole No. 12 using the driver and the pitching wedge. He was part of the SACI group with Fernando Mejia and and Ozzie Carbonell. Congratulations! Also, Rob made an Eagle on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. He aced the 212 yard-par 4, Hole No. 17 using the driver and 1 put. He was part of the SACI group with Mario Kos and Ralph Morrison. Congratulations!
Board 2020
2020 Re-elected Board of Directors
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