Thanksgiving 2019
Annual Thanksgiving with D.J. José Ramírez at The Elks Lodge 2658, Port St. Lucie
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, November 30th, The Spanish American Club, Inc. celebrated Thanksgiving at The Elks Lodge 2658. The hall was full with members and guests. Every one enjoyed the delicious dinner which included Chicken Marsala, Tilapia W/Linguini, Salad, Bread/Butter, Desert and Coffee.
D.J. José Ramírez was the entertainer. 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.
During a break the D.J. played a birthday song for the members that were celebrating their birthdays in the November. The club continued a 26-year tradition by distributing food baskets to underprivileged families for Thanksgiving and collecting holiday gift bags to needy children in the area. It was a memorable evening. The entire committee did a beautiful job in organizing the Thanksgiving event. A big thank you to all the members and their guests who attended, donated Christmas toys for under privilege children and bought tickets for the raffles. Proceeds will benefit the club’s scholarship program.
The Board of Directors signed a contract for the monthly dinner/dance events for the rest of this year 2019 and future events starting the fiscal year 2020. As a charitable nonprofit organization the club will continue to donate scholarships, food baskets in Thanksgiving and Christmas toys to needy families in Martin and St. Lucie Counties.
From left Elizabeth Mejía, Gilberto Ferri, Orlando Maldonado, Claudia Vega, Al Manzanares, Unidentified guest and Evie Cardona
From left: Miguel Rojas, Yolanda Medina, Vivian Megaro, Ray Guadalupe, Javier Andrade, Ernesta Monroe, Orlando Maldonado and Billy Betancourt
From left Félix Asencio, Ana Rodriguez and Félix Sanabria
Bowling 2019
Bowling Group 2019
By Herman Santa
Bowling Rules
Celebrating our 31st Anniversary every month!
Tournament Rules
By Andres Padilla
Trophies will be awarded for both men and ladies that attain 1st, 2nd , and 3rd place High Handicap Series (HHS) and top Handicap Game (HHG).
If two or more bowlers are tied for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place HHS, the trophy would go to the bowler with the highest handicap game. Conversely, if two or more bowlers are tied for the top HHG, the trophy would go to the bowler with the highest handicap series.
Note: Earlier this year we changed our scoring system to a handicap format to provide for a more balanced competitive platform. Now, literally anyone can earn top handicap game and series score.
Nearly 80% of men and ladies that have bowled at least 3 times this year have earned High Handicap Game and/or High Handicap Series honors. In other words, on any given day anyone can bowl the top handicap game or series.
Rules
Name:
The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) Bowling Group
Revised:
September 19, 2022. By the Bowling Committee: Ruben Aleman (Director), Andres Padilla and Herman Santa
History:
The SACI Bowling Group began in 1992, to bring together bowlers of all skill levels and to foster camaraderie, sportsmanship and friendly competition among Hispanic players from USA, the Caribbean, Central and South America. We are happy that the group continues to grow, now to over 30+ players, and we are thankful for our bowlers’ donations to our scholarship program.
Where:
SuperPlay, 1600 NW Courtyard Cir, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986-2508 Tel. 772-800-7328
Website:
https://www.bowlero.com/location/superplay
When:
Every Monday at 6:00 P.M. Please arrive at least 15-30 minutes early to facilitate lane
assignments.
Lane Assignments:
SACI would normally occupy lanes 35 through 46. All bowlers MUST first register with
Ruben Aleman (or his representative) and pay lane fees at the sign-in table. Bowlers will be assigned to a pair of lanes in groups of 4 to 8 people at the director’s discretion.
Bowling starts promptly at 6:00 pm with 10 minutes of practice followed by three games
using the standard 10-frame format.
Handicap Scoring Format:
Scratch bowling scores are recorded and verified by the bowlers assigned to each lane.
The scoring official will convert scratch scores using a handicap format based on a
formula (90% of 200) and the bowler’s average. The scoring official maintains and
publishes statistics weekly for each individual bowler including cumulative
scratch/handicap averages, current handicap values, and high
scratch/handicap game and 3-game series.
Handicap Prize Pool:
Each week bowlers have an opportunity to compete for the Handicap Prize Pool. The
purpose of the Handicap Prize Pool is to reward the bowlers that attain the Highest
Handicap Game (HHG) & Highest Handicap Series (HHS). Each participant who wishes to enter would pay $1 to compete for a portion of the prize pool. The scoring official will collect and keep track of the prize money each week and pay it out to the winners in January, June, and September corresponding to the Fall, Winter, and Summer seasons respectively.
50/50 Raffle:
A 50/50 raffle is conducted at the beginning of each month with proceeds to benefit the
SACI Scholarship Fund.
Information:
For more information, please contact our President of the club Carlos Bonet cell (917) 204-6141 or c.bonet@aol.com. To join us or for more information, visit:
Cruise 2019 (Bahamas Paradise)
The Spanish American Club, Inc. 2-day “Bahamas Paradise Cruise” was a success
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, November 11 a total of 31 people (Members, relatives and their guests) who altogether were part of the trip organized by The Spanish American Club, Inc. public relation director Vivian Megaro and travel agent Nora Candelario of Vacation Superstore Nora Candelario.
Bowling 2019 (Tournament)
The Spanish American Club Inc. hosts Annual Scholarship Bowling tournament
By Herman Santa
On Monday, November 4th The Spanish American Club, Inc. held the Annual Bowling Scholarship Tournament at The Saint Lucie Lanes in Port St. Lucie. Event coordinator was Andres Padilla with co-chair Sid Schipper. Trophies were awarded for both men and ladies 1st, 2nd , and 3rd place High Handicap Series [HHS] and top Handicap Game [HHG] 1st Place Anthony Ortega (696) and Francis Mata (611). 1st Place Anthony Ortega (696) and Francis Mata (611), 2nd Place David Santiago (661) and Nereida Pellot (598), 3rd Place Andres Padilla (620) and Millie Asencio (593). Top Handicap Game Anthony Ortega (252) and Francis Mata (236)
All funds raised at the event will help the club’s scholarship program for next year’s graduating high school seniors of Martin and St. Lucie Counties. The Spanish American Club was founded in 1992. The mission of the club is to promote friendship and solidarity among its members and other non-profit 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.
A big thank you to Andres and Sid who coordinated the tournament. Special thanks to our Bowling Director Ruben Aleman who has been doing an excellent job coordinating the 50/50 raffles every month and the bowling group thought out this year. Finally, a Big Thank You to Nereida Pellot, Evelyn Carrillo and Carlos Bonet for the planning of our annually Christmas Dinner Dance.
Event 2011 (Fashion Show-Tea Party)
Tea Party fundraiser a big success
By Herman Santa
The ladies of the Spanish American Club, Inc. held a Fashion Show Fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 29 at St. Andrew Christian Academy in Port St. Lucie.
More than 50 members and guests attended the event. Nancy Rozon was committee chair with Mary Figliola, Kathy Rivera, Karen Diamond and Nora Candelario assisting and Lucy Santa and Ida Gallant as hostesses.
There was a delicious lunch with an assortment of teas, finger foods and desserts followed by a
fashion show presented by Hecho a Mano from the Treasure Coast Mall. Attendees enjoyed previewing the latest fashions presented by Mary Chang, manager. Models were provided by the Club and the Academy. Music was provided by Justin Owle, cellist, who is a senior at Vero Beach High School.
The Club then held a silent auction with many items available provided by the generosity of local
business sponsors and personal donations. Winners of the door prizes were Delia Diaz, Ida Gallant, Ernesta Monroe and Patricia Santos.
A big thank you goes to the tea party/fashion show committee who worked very hard to make this event a big success and to the generosity of the attendees and sponsors who supported the event. Among the sponsors were: Rave, Kilwin’s, Victoria Rose Boutique, O’Sole Mio, EI Cubanito, Umberto’s, Caramba, Aphrodite, Bloomingdeal’s, Arraz Fashions, Macy’s, Beall’s, Joseph Lynn, Albert g. Accessories, Lowe’s, Tropical Smoothie in SLW, and Laura Mercado.
Billiard 2019 (Tournament)
Annual Billiard Tournament 2019
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. Billiard Tournament was hosted Saturday, November 2, at Shooters Billiards 8991 Federal Hwy, PSL at the corner of US1 and village green in Port St. Lucie.
Club member Ivan Guanill coordinated the event. The event produced enthusiastic participation by club members. The billiard tournament featured a ration of 12 players in a round single’s play. The entry fee was $5 per player. The players that lost two games were declared out of the competition.
Winners: Angel Pellot, 1st. Place Felix Asencio 2nd. Place. Other players that participated were Hector Peña, Herman Santa, Marco Peña, Al Peña, Carlos Bonet, Nelson Feliciano, Al Feliciano, Luis Arroyo and Roberto Belardo. Thanks to Ivan Guanill and his committee and to all participants who made this annual event a big success.
Billiard Rules
Eight ball – High – Low
By Ivan Guanill
Players play once against each other until two losses eliminates players.
1. Flip coin to determine who breaks. Winner breaks next game. Flip coin to
determine who breaks if both players have won their previous game.
2. On break: If eight ball falls in pocket, it is not a scratch, that player wins the game. If eight ball falls in pocket, and cue ball scratches or falls off pool table, player then loses.
3. Safe play must be called, maximum three (3) per game and cue ball must hit a ball and then the cushion.
4. Must hit your ball first. If any of your balls go in, you continue shooting.
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6. Eight ball must go in the pocket your last ball went in.
7. While shooting eight ball, if you scratch cue ball or cue ball goes off the table, you lose the game.
8. If you scratch the cue ball or it goes off the table, all other balls will remain where they are.
9. You will lose your shot if you touch balls accidentally or otherwise with
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10. If you work eight (8) ball “intentionally” near a pocket not designated as
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Maximum number of players is 20. First come first serve basis.
Halloween 2019
Halloween Dance with D.J. José Ramírez at the DAV
By Herman Santa/Carlos Bonet
The Spanish American Club, Inc. members never cease to amaze with their participation in our events. Everyone is always ready to do their part to ensure a fantastic event. Members were great with their costumes. It was very difficult for the judges to make a decision for winners of the contest for best female and male costumes. From horror to beauty, it was all there.
Our members continue to show why our club is “the club” to be part of. Although we are a private club, due to security concerns, we do accept solicitations for participation from the general public. We are sure that after you attend one of our events you will probably decide to become members of this fantastic club. These people sure know what it means to live your life.
Since 1992, The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) has been celebrating Halloween and has been known as SACI Haunting Halloween Party. The annual Halloween event hosted by the members of the club was celebrated Saturday, Oct. 26th at the Disabled American Veterans Hall in Port St. Lucie.
Golf 2019 (Tournament-SACI)
Members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. Golf Group held their Annual Scholarship Tournament event at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie
By Herman Santa
Members and their friends of The Spanish American Club, Inc. held their Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, Oct. 25th at The Saints Golf Course in Port St. Lucie. The 2 men scramble event featured a number of activities, including “The Longest Drive”, “Closest to the Pin” “Low Score”, “50/50 raffle”, etc. Golfers enjoyed a beautiful day and camaraderie, which concluded at the 19th Hole restaurant with food, awards and raffles
Congratulations to the tournament winners: Harvey Taylor, “Longest Drive”, Gary Bradley “, Closest to the Pin”, Gary Bradley and Rafael Velasquez “Low Net Score”, “Honesty High Score” Cecil Elie and Robert Osborne, “Par 3’s Closest to the Pin” Gary Bradley, Al Peña and Mike Bolanos, “50/50 raffle ” Rafael Velasquez and Herman Santa. Jorge Crespo “Most Improved Player of the Year”.
Other players that participated were Jorge Crespo, Cecil Elie, Gus Migliore, Mike O’Donnell, Paul Mitchell, Dennis Schmidt, Rob Boals, Ruben Aleman, Norman Robinson, David Santiago, José Garcia, Fernando Mejia, Carlos Bonet and Tony Torello.
Players that donated but could not attend were Carl Atkins, Frank Timan, John Williams, Jack Klein, Luis Arroyo, Bill Allen, Marco Flores, Jim Lao, Mike Remy and Ed Faivre. Special thanks to David O’Kelly, Manager of The Saints Pro Shop and Mike Bolanos, President of OTHL Logistics LLC who sponsored the tournament.
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 was founded in 1992. The mission of the club is to promote friendship and solidarity among its members and other non-profit 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.
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