Anniversary 2016
24th Anniversary of SACI with D.J. José Ramírez at DAV
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. “SACI” 24th Anniversary Dinner Dance on Saturday, June 25, was a festive celebration enjoyed by the members and their guests. The event was hosted at the at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie. Each guest enjoyed drinks, a delicious buffet catered by the members.
Before the dinner, 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. We began the evening with cocktails and then enjoyed a delicious buffet. The meal consisted of stewed chicken, pulled pork, rice with chick peas, yucca with mojito (a garlic dressing), dessert and coffee.
After the dinner, the board conducted the raffles and celebrated the member’s birthdays of the month of June while entertainer D.J. José Ramírez played a Happy Birthday song for them. It was an evening filled with laughs, drinks, food, dancing and raffles. A Big Thank You to our board members Carlos Bonet; President, Nancy Rozon; Vice President, AL Feliciano; Secretary, Ruben Aleman; Treasurer, Ray Guadalupe; Public Relations, Luis Carrillo; Director (Vocal) and Melissa Sanchez; Substitute.
A special thank you to members Yvonne Bonet, Vivian Megaro, Celia Santiago and Daisy Aleman for their assistance in cooking the buffet. A big thanks to our members Angel and Nereida Pellot and Dick and Karen Diamond who helped with the decorations, set ups and assisted throughout the night.
The mission of the club is to promote friendship and solidarity among its members, neighbors and other institutions of the Treasure Coast through cultural, social and civic activities to promote knowledge of the Spanish speaking countries, their geography, history, art and folklore.
Vicky Rodriguez, Gilbert Paredes, Gilberto Ferri, Roberta Linares and Evelyn Depagnier.
From left; Isabel Fernandez, Irving Carvajal, Daisy Aleman, Magda Lopez, Doris Aguero, Augusto Rodriguez, Joaquin Sosa, Victor Perez and Linda Manzanares.
From left; Hernando Mejia and Billy Betancourt.
Father’s 2016
Spanish American Club celebrates Father’s Day
By Herman Santa
The Annual Father’s Day Dinner Dance hosted by The Spanish American Club, Inc. was celebrated on Saturday, June 25 at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie. Before the dinner, 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.
We began the evening with cocktails and then enjoyed a delicious buffet. The meal consisted of stewed chicken, pulled pork, rice with chickpeas, yucca with mojito (a garlic dressing), dessert and coffee. After the dinner, the board conducted the raffles and celebrated the member’s birthdays of the month of June while entertainer D.J. José Ramírez played a Happy Birthday song for them.
It was an evening filled with laughs, drinks, food, dancing and raffles. A special thank you to members Yvonne Bonet, Vivian Megaro, Celia Santia and Daisy Aleman for their assistance in cooking the buffet. A big thanks to our board of directors and members Angel and Nereida Pellot and Dick and Karen Dimond who helped with the decorations, set ups and assisted throughout the night.
From left: Vicky Rodriguez, Gilbert Paredes, Gilberto Ferri, Roberta Linares and Evelyn Depagnier
Hernando Mejia and Billy Betancourt
Isabel Fernandez, Irving Carvajal, Daisy Aleman, Magda Lopez, Doris Aguero, Augusto Rodriguez, Joaquin Sosa, Victor Perez and Linda Manzanares
Dominoes 2005
Dominoes games at Santa’s residence
By Herman Santa
Scholarship Award 2016
Spanish American Club awards three scholarships
By Herman Santa
For the 23rd straight year, the Spanish American Club, Inc. continues its mission of preserving the Hispanic heritage and community commitment in supporting Hispanic students of Martin and St. Lucie counties.
This year recipients are Nicholas Gomez, Ariana M. Ramos and Alexia Cepeda. The tough job of choosing the winners fell to members of the 2016 Scholarship Committee: Nancy Rozon, Fe Vall de Ruten and Melissa Sanchez.
Nicholas Gomez was born in Denville, New Jersey. His parents, Walter Gomez was born in Medellin, Colombia and Ana Maria Giraldo was born in Armenia, Colombia. Nicholas graduated from St. Lucie West Centennial High School in Port St. Lucie. He will attend University of Florida and will major in Engineering. He would like to pursue a career as an Engineer.
Ariana M. Ramos was born in Puerto Rico. Her parents, Raul Ramos and Iris Perez are both natives of Puerto Rico. Ariana graduated from Treasure Coast High School in Port St. Lucie. She will attend Indian River State College and will major in Criminal Justice. She would like to pursue a career as an Attorney.
Alexia Cepeda was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Her parents, Jose Vargas (Legal Guardian) was born in Mexico and Maria Oviedo was born in Mexico. Alexia graduated from St. Lucie West Centennial High School in Port St. Lucie. she will attend University of Central Florida and will major in Biology with a Pre-Med Track. She would like to pursue a career as an Obgyn.
The scholarship was established in 1992 for low-income Hispanic students. Since then, the club has awarded scholarships to 39 High School Seniors. Over the past 24 years, the club has awarded more than $24,000 in scholarships to the Hispanic senior of Martin and St. Lucie counties. The board raises money for the scholarships by having monthly dance parties and organizes other events such as picnics, cruises, bowling, golf and dominoes tournaments to raise funds for the scholarship and to run the club.
Mother’s 2016
Annual Mother’s Day Day Dance with D.J. José Ramírez at “DAV”
By Herman Santa
The Annual Mother’s Day Party hosted by The Spanish American Club, Inc. was celebrated on Saturday, May 28 at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie. Before the dinner, master of ceremonies Ray Guadalupe welcomed everyone to the party thanked them for their continued support. The members and their guests enjoyed a delicious buffet catered by Santo’s Pizzeria. The meal consisted of salad, bread, chicken, sausage with peppers, baked ziti, mixed veggies, dessert and coffee.
After the dinner, the board conducted the raffles and celebrated the member’s birthdays of the month of May. Entertainer D.J. José Ramírez played a Happy Birthday song for them, among them were: Ariana M. Ramos, Al Manzanares, Isa Bryson, Ruben Aleman, Ligia Bernas, José Rodriguez, and Stella Paez. Door prize winners were Nelson Santoni, Sandy Coughlin, Maritza Rivera and Yoland Torres. 50/50 winners were: Evie Cardona and Nereida Pellot. Carmen Belardo won the cruise certificate.
A big thank to our board of directors, decoration and the set ups committees. And finally, many thanks go to the members and their guests who bought tickets for the scholarship raffles.
Scholarship 2016 (Ramos)
36th 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 the club’s 2016 scholarship award. The recipient is Ariana Ramos of Port St. Lucie.
Ariana M. Ramos was born in Puerto Rico. Her parents, Raul Ramos and Iris Perez are both natives of Puerto Rico. Ariana graduated from Treasure Coast High School in Port St. Lucie. She will attend Indian River State College and will major in Criminal Justice. She would like to pursue a career as an Attorney.
The scholarship committee selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness, caring and academics. The following members are part of the board of directors: Carlos Bonet, president; Nancy Rozon, vice president; Al Feliciano, secretary; Ruben Aleman, treasurer; Ray Guadalupe, public relations; Luis Carrillo, director; and Melissa Sanchez, substitute. The following members are part of the scholarship committee: Nancy Rozon; Chair, Fe Valderuten and Melissa Sanchez, co-chairs.
The scholarship was established in 1992 for low-income Hispanic students. Over the past 24 years, the club has awarded more than $24,000 in scholarships to the Hispanic senior of Martin and St. Lucie counties. The board raises money for the scholarships by having monthly dance parties and organizes other events such as picnics, cruises, bowling, golf and dominoes tournaments to raise funds for the scholarship and to run the club.
Scholarship 2015 (Campora)
32nd 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 the club’s 2015 scholarship award. The recipients is Matias Nicolas Campora.
Matias was born in Miami Florida. His parents, Carlos Campora and Fabiana Rodriguez were born in Montevideo, Uruguay. They are now living in Port St. Lucie. Matias is attending Lincoln Park Academy High school. He will attend University of Central Floirda. He will major in Electrical Engineering and would like to pursue a career as an Engineer.
The scholarship committee selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness, caring and academics. The following members are part of the board of directors: Carlos Bonet, president; Nancy Rozon, vice president; Melissa Bonet, secretary; Ron Bryson, treasurer; Tony Colón, public relations; Fe Vallderuten, director; and Al Feliciano, substitute. The following members are part of the scholarship committee: Herman Santa (Chair), Nancy Rozon, Fe Valderuten and Melissa Bonet, co-chairs.
The scholarship was established in 1992 for Hispanic students. Over the past 23 years, the club has awarded more than $22,000 in scholarships to the Hispanic seniors of Martin and St. Lucie counties. The board raises money for the scholarships by having monthly dance parties and organizes other events such as picnics, cruises, bowling, golf and dominoes tournaments.
Scholarship 2016 (Cepeda)
34th 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 the club’s 2016 scholarship award. The recipient is Alexia Cepeda of Port St. Lucie. Alexia Cepeda was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Her parents, Jose Vargas was born in Mexico and Maria Oviedo (Legal Guardian) was also born in Mexico. Alexia graduated from St. Lucie West Centennial High School in Port St. Lucie. She will attend University of Florida and will major in Biology with a Pre-Med Track. She would like to pursue a career as an Obgyn.
The scholarship committee selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness, caring and academics. The following members are part of the board of directors: Carlos Bonet, president; Nancy Rozon, vice president; Al Feliciano, secretary; Ruben Aleman, treasurer; Ray Guadalupe, public relations; Luis Carrillo, director; and Melissa Sanchez, substitute. The following members are part of the scholarship committee: Nancy Rozon; Chair, Fe Valderuten and Melissa Sanchez, co-chairs.
The scholarship was established in 1992 for low-income Hispanic students. Over the past 24 years, the club has awarded more than $24,000 in scholarships to the Hispanic senior of Martin and St. Lucie counties. The board raises money for the scholarships by having monthly dance parties and organizes other events such as picnics, cruises, bowling, golf and dominoes tournaments to raise funds for the scholarship and to run the club.
Scholarship 2016 (Gómez)
35th 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 the club’s 2016 scholarship award. The recipient is Nicholas Gómez of Port St. Lucie. Nicholas Gomez was born in Denville, New Jersey. His parents, Walter Gomez was born in Medellin, Colombia and Ana Maria Giraldo was born in Armenia, Colombia. Nicholas graduated from St. Lucie West Centennial High School in Port St. Lucie. He will attend University of Florida and will major in Engineering. He would like to pursue a career as an Engineer.
The scholarship committee selected the students for their achievements, trustworthiness, character, responsibility, fairness, caring and academics. The following members are part of the board of directors: Carlos Bonet, president; Nancy Rozon, vice president; Al Feliciano, secretary; Ruben Aleman, treasurer; Ray Guadalupe, public relations; Luis Carrillo, director; and Melissa Sanchez, substitute. The following members are part of the scholarship committee: Nancy Rozon; Chair, Fe Valderuten and Melissa Sanchez, co-chairs.
The scholarship was established in 1992 for low-income Hispanic students. Over the past 24 years, the club has awarded more than $24,000 in scholarships to the Hispanic senior of Martin and St. Lucie counties. The board raises money for the scholarships by having monthly dance parties and organizes other events such as picnics, cruises, bowling, golf and dominoes tournaments to raise funds for the scholarship and to run the club.
Board 2016
A Message from the President
By Carlos Bonet
As we say goodbye to 2014, I wish to express my appreciation to all our members. Many thanks to my board of directors without whose continued support I would not have been successful. Thank you, Nancy Rozon Vice President, Ron Bryson Treasurer, Melissa Bonet Secretary, Al Feliciano Director, Tony Colon Public Relations, Fe Vallderuten Substitute and in 2013 Raquel O’Connor Secretary. These past two years as your President, you have shown me and my family that we are not alone in Port St. Lucie. You have welcomed us into your homes and your hearts.
We as an organization have grown in numbers and recognition. We again gave two scholarships, two Thanksgiving food baskets to needy families in Indiantown, and collected Christmas toys for low-income children in Martin and St. Lucie counties. We broke bread, danced, bowled, golfed, and played dominoes and volleyball. We have acknowledged and participated with other organizations to the benefit of all. Although we did not do it as an organization, as citizens of Port St. Lucie, we helped elect a mayor. Giving of our time, for the betterment of our city.
After each event that we have had, your comments of appreciation and respect for the efforts of the board make it known, that you know we appreciate you and your families. I would also ask that we do not forget those friends and families that are no longer with us. Continue to say prayers for them and their families. Let them know they will not be alone. May the coming year keep us all healthy, wealthy and loved and at peace with everyone. The world needs organizations like ours. Thank you, Carlos A. Bonet
Left to Right: AL Feliciano; Secretary, Ruben Aleman; Treasurer, Luis Carrillo; Director, Melissa Sanchez; Substitute, Carlos Bonet; President, Nancy Rozon; Vice President and Ray Guadalupe; Public Relations
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