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.
Bowling 2017 (Highlights)
By Herman Santa
winners of the 3 poker games from the same table July 30, 2018
Scholarship 2019 (Rancel)
51st scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. is proud to recognize one outstanding student selected to receive one of the six club’s 2019 scholarship awards. The recipient is Marilyn Rancel of Ft. Pierce.
Marilyn Rancel was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Her parents Guiomar Rancel was born in Puerto Rico and her mother Dora Gallego was born in Colombia. Marilyn is now living with her parents in Port St. Lucie. Marilyn graduated from St. Lucie Centennial High School. This fall she will continue her education in Nursing at Indian River State College and become a Nurse. She would like to start her own business after graduating from Nursing school.
This year scholarship committee Chair by Nancy Rozon and Co-chair by Elizabeth Mejía, María McCutheon and Pamela Peña along with the board of directors Carlos Bonet, President; Al Feliciano, Vice President; Evelyn Carrillo, Secretary; Josephine Guadalupe, Treasurer; Vivian Megaro, Public Relations Director: Nancy Rozon, Vocal 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 scholarship was established in 1992 for low-income students. Over the past 27 years, the club has awarded more than $32,000 in scholarships to 47 Hispanic senior of Martin and St. Lucie counties. The board raises money for the scholarships by having 50/50 raffles at the monthly dance parties. The board also organizes other events such as picnics, cruises and garage sales. The committees organize events such as bowling, golf and dominoes tournaments. The Golf Group plays golf every Friday at The Saints Golf Course in Port St. Lucie. They hold a 50/50 raffle on the last Friday of the month. The Bowling Group plays every Monday at 6:00 P.M. at the Saint Lucie Lanes. The bowling group has a 50/50 raffle on the first Monday of the month.
The mission of the club is to promote friendship and solidarity among its members, neighbors and other non profit 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.
Event 2006 (Farewell-Arnell)
Farewell to the Arnell Family
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, August 8, the members of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” (SACI) bid farewell to Rico and Casta Arnell at Leticia Goff’s residence in the city of Port St. Lucie. The Arnells are moving to the state of Ohio. We wish them good luck in their new home.
Rummykub 2017
Great game of Rummy at the beach
By Herman Santa
Members, families and friends of Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) attended the annual family picnic on Saturday, April 27.
Anniversary 2019
27th Anniversary of SACI with D.J. José Ramírez at DAV
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, September 28 The Spanish American Club, Inc. celebrated its 27th Anniversary at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie. Attendees enjoyed a night full of fun, an exquisite buffet, raffles, door prizes, birthday celebration and dancing throughout the evening.
Master of ceremonies and president of the club, Carlos Bonet, welcomed everyone to the event and thanked them for their continued support. Carlos made a short speech honoring past directors of the club that where present, among them, Dr, Enrique Ospina, Maite Peterson, Ray Guadalupe, Lucy Santa, Herman Santa, Fe Valderuten, Carlos Mejía, Lionel Román, Melissa Bonet-Sanchez and Tony Colón. If I missed any one, please forgive me.
Just before the dinner, as always, a minute of silence was observed for those members that have passed away. During a break, the board conducted the raffles for the door prizes and 50/50 and celebrated the member’s birthdays of the month of September, while entertainer D.J. José Ramírez played a Happy Birthday song for them.
The 27th Anniversary Dinner Dance marked another milestone of the existence of our club. A big thanks to Carlos Bonet and his board of directors–Vivian Megaro, Public Relations Director; Al Feliciano, Vice President; Evelyn Carrillo, Secretary; Josephine Guadalupe, Treasurer; Nancy Rozon, (Vocal) Director; and Mary Figliola, Substitute Director who dedicate their talent, knowledge and time every month to help and promote fellowship among the Hispanic groups on the Treasure Coast
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.
Founded in 1992, The Spanish American Club, Inc. is the oldest charitable, social, civic, cultural and sport organization in the Treasure Coast. With nearly 150 active members from various Latin American countries including Spain and United States, the club fosters positive relations between Americans and other Spanish speaking people from Martin and St. Lucie counties.
From left Evelyn Carrillo, Iris Sevilla, Annie Borras, Evie Cardona and Francis Mata
From left José Ramírez, Ed Parra, María Garcia, Iris Sevilla, Magno Morales and Rafael Gabay
From left Al Peña, Patricia Garcia and Evie Cardona
Scholarship Award 2006
Scholarship Award 2006
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.
Golf 2019
Golf 2019
By Herman Santa
Photo # 1 From left Carlos Bonet with Mike O’Donnell at Hole # 15 on 10/25/19
Photo # 2 From left Gary Bradley with Rafael Velasquez at Hole # 1 on 10/25/19
Photo # 3 From left John Williams and Gary Bradley at Hole # 10 on 9/6/19
Golf 2018
By Herman Santa
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Golf 2019 (Clubhouse)
Golf “Clubhouse” 2019
By Herman Santa
SACI League Golf players celebrating at the clubhouse after the game on February 22, 2019
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