Golf 2016 (Tournament-SACI)
Spanish American Club hosts annual Scholarship golf tournament
By Herman Santa
On Wednesday, May 11th The Spanish American Club, Inc. held the Annual Golf Scholarship Tournament at The Saints Golf Club in Port St. Lucie. Event coordinator was Herman Santa. The group teed off at 10:30. The Luncheon and Awards followed the tournament at the 19th Hole restaurant at the same location. The winners were: Orlando Tirado “Longest Drive,” Ed Seubert “Gross Scores”, Al Peña and Fernando Mejia “Most Points”. Thanks goes to our golf committee and our club golfers and their friends for participating and making the tournament a success. Congratulations to all winners.
Proceeds went to the scholarship funds of the club. The tournament provided participants an opportunity to have a great time while giving to a good cause. The group was formed more than 20 years ago. They play 18 holes on Wednesdays from January through December (winter after 12: P.M. and summer after 10: A.M.) at The Saints Golf Course in Port St. Lucie. Other players that participated on the tournament were: Carlos Bonet, Ruben Aleman, Ralph Morrison, Bernard Jethroe, Jim Marquart, Lou Rosa, Herman Santa, Ray Guadalupe, Roberto Belardo, Jorge “Papito” Perez and Efren “Frency” Perez.
Other players that couldn’t participate on the tournament but made contribution to the scholarship were: Gus Migliore, Alfredo Medina, Neftali “Nefty” Rivera, Frank Tenem, Lou Arroyo and Eric Frank and Robert Osborne. Proceeds from the tournament went directly to the scholarship funds of the club. For information about the golf group, please e-mail Herman at: hermansanta@comcast.net.

On behalf of The Spanish American club, Inc. I would like to thank everyone for participating in this year’s tournament. Most of all, I would like to thank everyone who has donated a $ Dollar every week for the scholarship and for making this year a tournament to be remembered.



Event 2016 (Las Vegas)
Spanish American Club members celebrated Las Vegas Trip
By Herman Santa
Members and friends of the Spanish American Club, Inc. went on a five-day Las Vegas trip. The trip was organized by our president Carlos Bonet. The trip started at 8 a.m. from Port St. Lucie Friday, May 1 and returned Sunday, Saturday, May 7. Every one enjoyed the trip, the casinos, buffet and the music.


Dominoes 2016
“Picnic” Dominoes games at the Jensen Beach Park
By Herman Santa
Some members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) are practicing “Domino” on Wednesdays after 6 P.M. by the Food concession alley # 41.

Picnic 2016
Annual picnic at Jensen Beach Park
By Herman Santa
Members with their relatives and friends of The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) enjoyed a day at the beach, bar-b-cue, music, games and birthday celebration. The event was held at Jensen Beach Park on Hutchinson Island on Saturday, April 30. While some enjoyed the beach, others played volleyball and dominoes. After the cook out, the members and their guests celebrated birthdays of Carlos Bonet, Millie Asencio, and Herman Santa.
Thanks to the SACI board of directors, the picnic committee and other volunteers that made the picnic a big success.

From left (Back Row) Joe Castro, Carlos Bonet, Al Peña, Tony Cruz, Junior Perdomo, Leo Roman and Angel pellot. (Front Row) Herman Santa and Josie Guadalupe


Billiard 2016 (Tournament)
Spanish American Club hosts Billiard Tournament 2016
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. Billiard Tournament was hosted Saturday, April 9, at Shooters Billiards in Jensen Beach. Club member Ivan Guanill coordinated the event. The event produced enthusiastic participation by club members. The billiard tournament features a ration of 16 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: Luis Carrillo (6-1), 2nd Place, Ivan Guanill (7-1) and 3rd Place; Roberto Belardo (4-2). Other players that participated were: Tony Colón Herman Santa, Joe Castro, Al Feliciano, Tony Canales, Rubén Alemán, Luis Arroyo, José Echevarria, Evie Cardona, Carlos Bonet, Felix Asencio, John Borras and Tony Cruz. Other players that were absent were Javier Crespo, Ray Guadalupe, Angel Pellot, Orlando Tirado and José Santiago. Thanks to Ivan Guanill and his committee and to all participants who made this annual event a big success.




Golf 2016 (Tournament-United Vets)
The Spanish American Club, Inc. golfers sponsored Veterans Golf Tournament
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, April 2, some members of The Spanish American Club, Inc. participated in the Golf Tournament of the United Veterans of Saint Lucie County, Inc. at Fairwinds Golf Course in Ft. Pierce. Among the participants representing the club were Ed Shuebert, Ray Guadalupe, Orlando Tirado, Luis Arroyo, Ruben Aleman, Herman Santa, Carlos Bonet, Eric Frank, Al Peña, Pamela Peña, Robert Marrero and Laura Marrero. Thanks to all participants from the club who went above and beyond for a good cause.




Mardi Gras 2016
Mardi Gras 2016
Annual Mardi Gras with D.J. José Ramírez at “DAV”
By Herman Santa
The Annual Mardi Gras Party hosted by The Spanish American Club, Inc. was celebrated on Saturday, March. 26 at the Disabled American Veterans Club in Port St. Lucie. Members and their guests enjoyed an evening of costumes, snacks, dancing, and of course, the beads. Our president Carlos Bonet and public relations director, Ray Guadalupe updated the members about the next events and thanked every one of them for their continued support.
Member’s birthday celebration was enjoyed by all. After the birthday celebration and raffle drawings, everyone enjoyed the music of our D.J. José Ramírez. Big thanks go to the members and their guests who bought tickets for the scholarship raffle. And finally, many thanks to the set up committee and the decoration committee who did a great job.
Next event of the club has been scheduled for Saturday, April 27 to celebrate our Annual Picnic. The Spanish American Club, Inc. is a non-profit organization. Its mission is to unite Hispanics throughout the Treasure Coast, in order to preserve our Hispanic Heritage.

From left: Unidentified guest, Karen and Dick Diamond (Donors of Black & Gold Bull)

From left: Millie Asencio and Unidentified guest

From left: Dana Peterson, Evelyn Carrillo and Norman Payne
Golf 2016 (Tournament-Holy Family)
The Spanish American Club, Inc. golfers sponsored Holy Family Golf Tournament
By Herman Santa
On Saturday March 19th, some members of The Spanish American Club,Inc. participated in the Golf Tournament of the Holy Family at Gator Trace Golf & Country Club in Ft. Pierce. Ray Guadalupe won the “Closest to the Pin on hole # 17 Par 3. Among the participants representing the club were Ed Shuebert, Ray Guadalupe, Orlando Tirado, Ruben Aleman, Herman Santa, Carlos Bonet, Gus Migliore, Luis Rosa and Neftali Rivera. Thanks to all participants from the club who went above and beyond for a good cause.



Golf 2016
Let’s Play Golf!
By Herman Santa


Scholarship Award 2010
Scholarship Award 2010
By Herman Santa
On Saturday March 27th, Herman Santa, Nancy Rozon and Mary Figliola attended the Scholarship Presentation Ceremony at the Martin County High School. They presented a $500 scholarship to Elba Valdés. The Spanish American club, Inc. awarded $500 scholarship to Elba. Elba was born in Stuart of Mexican descendant and is attending Martin County High School with a 3.3 GPA. She plans to study Physical Therapy at Indian River State College.
