Spring 2010
Annual Spring Dance with D.J. Mendoza Sound at the Spanish Lakes Clubhouse
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, April 24th, the members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) hosted their monthly party. With over 60 members and their guests in attendance, the group celebrated the Annual Spring Party. This month’s hostess, Mary Figliola (Board Member) welcomed all the members and their guests. The event to help raise funds for the scholarship was a great party. The party started at 6:00 P.M. and continued until late at night as the group enjoyed a delicious buffet, birthday celebration, mingling, dancing, raffles and door prizes.
The members and their guests were entertained by Mendoza Sound- a popular D.J. that has been hired by the club for the monthly parties since last year. Concluding the meal, the board collected items for our troops in the military and the scholarship committee raffled the door prizes, painting raffle, held the 50/50 raffle and the hat dance contest. The winners were: Dorothy Mc Eing (Door Prize), Mary Byron (Door Prize), Nancy Rozon (Door Prize), Evie Cardona (Door Prize), Dorothy Mc Eing (Painting), Fred McEwan (50/50) and George Poda (Hat Dance Contest). After the raffles, D.J. Adan Mendoza played the song “Las Mañanitas” for the members to celebrate their birthdays during the month of April.
Winter Dance 2005
Annual Winter Dance with D.J Herman Santa at the residence of Bobby Rodríguez “Park Edge Clubhouse“
By Herman Santa
The “Get Together” served as a platform to bring partners together and start the new year with a spirit of brotherhood, solidarity, and respect that should accompany us throughout the year.
On Saturday, January 22, the members of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” delighted their palates with fine Latin food and various desserts prepared by the members themselves. Guests and attendees enjoyed the entire evening at the “Club House,” where Bobby and Lilly Rodríguez’s aunt lives in the Park Edge neighborhood of Port St. Lucie.
This server brought the music repertoire, and with the club’s sound system, I got everyone dancing with my hot rhythm. It was a spectacular and unforgettable night. I thank Bobby and Lilly for the first “Get Together” of the year and for their initiative benefiting the club.
Mardi Gras 2010
Annual Mardi Gras D.J. music at the residence of Chuck and Sandy Coughlin
By Herman Santa
You don’t have to go to New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras. On Saturday March 27th, the members of the Spanish American Club Inc. (SACI) hosted a Mardi Gras Party at a private clubhouse in Jensen Beach. Beginning with a cocktail at 6:00 P.M. followed by a delicious dinner and then at 7:00 P.M. as planned with D.J. music, the members and their guests enjoyed an evening of fun, colors, food and music until late in the evening. There was a full buffet Latin stile with salads, dessert and coffee. The room was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Everyone enjoyed the party. Music provided the final touch in what was truly a good Mardi gras party.
During a break, the Board presented Marisol Gómez, one of the winners of this year scholarship, the raffled the door prizes, the Fifty Fifty and held the hat dance contest. Winners of the door prizes, hat dance contest and 50/50 were: Virginia Feliciano (Door Prize), Isa Bryson (Door Prize), Rose Brancaccio (Door Prize), Coleen Gagkowski (Door Prize), Karen Diamond (Hat Dance Contest) and Linda Manzanares (50/50). The members and their guests having their birthdays during March Fe Vallderuten, Rose Brancaccio and Tito Delgado were asked to come up and stand near the cake and the D.J. while the rest of the members sang “Las Mañanitas” when the D.J. played the song. Thank you Chuck and Sandy for hosting the party.
From left; Rose Brancaccio, Fe Vall de Ruten and Tito Delgado
From left Karen Diamond, Cecilia Pulido, Linda Manzanares, Nancy Rozon and Luz Londoño
Scholarship 2010 (Valdéz)
20th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American club, Inc. awarded $500 scholarship to Elba Valdez. Elba was born in Stuart of Mexican descendant and is attending Martin County High School with a 3.3 GPA. Elba lives with her parents Jesus and Bertha Valdéz in Stuart. She also plans to study Physical Therapy at Indian River State College. This year Scholarship Committee members are as follows: Fund Raiser; Lydi Pallares, Director, Herman Santa, Nancy Rozon and Isa Bryson. The Board of Directors are: Jimmy Rivera; President, Nancy Rozon; Vice President, Al Feliciano; Secretary; Ron Bryson; Treasurer and Mary Figliola; Director.
Applicants must the following eligibility for consideration. Students must be a senior from Martin or St. Lucie County public High School and resident of either county. Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA), financial need and demonstrate a pattern of community service. Students from low income families are encouraged to participate. Applicants must submit an essay written in Spanish on why they feel they should be considered. Letters of recommendation are accepted.
Scholarship 2010 (Gómez)
19th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
Ft. Pierce student Marisol Gómez recently was awarded $500 scholarship. She was born in Mexico and lives in Ft. Pierce with her parents Armando Gómez and Estela Camargo. Ten years ago, when she came to the United States she didn’t speak any English and now she can master not only the English language but also the Spanish. She is the first one of seven children that will graduate from High School. Marisol is attending Fort Pierce Central High School with a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) and she is pursuing a career in Business Management at the University of Johnson and Wales.
This year Scholarship Committee members are as follows: Fund Raiser; Lydi Pallares, Director, Herman Santa, Nancy Rozon and Isa Bryson. The Board of Directors are: Jimmy Rivera; President, Nancy Rozon; Vice President, Al Feliciano; Secretary; Ron Bryson; Treasurer and Mary Figliola; Director.
Event 2010 (Support Our Troops)
SACI Donates to our troops
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. started to collect non perishable articles to help our troop. Kathy and Mary Figliola from the committee Support our Troops” started to collect the items at the Mardi Gras Party and they will be collecting more items at the April 24th event. They are collecting non perishable items, such as canned goods, toiletry items, soap, lip balm, hand sanitizes, creams, socks, wet wipes, etc. These items will help our troops so please donate as they are counting on us. Thank you for your donations.
Mother’s 2007
SACI gathered at the Malqui residence in Wellington
By Herman Santa
This time, it was the Malqui family who hosted the traditional Get Together that the Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) holds every month for its members and their guests. On Saturday, May 27, the members drove down to Wellington, where they were warmly welcomed by the friendly Peruvian family and enjoyed moments of happiness and amusement to the contagious rhythm of a Dominican group that performed the most popular tropical tunes. Of course, the event was accompanied by delicious ethnic food, desserts, and beverages for all to enjoy.
Cruise 2006 (Sterling Cruise)
Outstanding annual SACI’s boat trip “Sterling Cruise”
By Herman Santa
A group of members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. shared a marvelous cruise last Saturday, June 25th, on board of the “Sterling Cruise” at Cocoa Beach, one of the most famous ports of Cape Canaveral. Members and guests traveled on a bus (Motor coach) reserved by the Board of Direct0rs for the members from the Treasure Coast Mall in Jensen Beach to Port Canaveral. The cruise was filled with activities that were enjoyed by the members from the moment they got on board at 1o A.M.
During the cruise, members enjoyed lunch in a private room reserved only for the club. Members and guests had the chance to enjoy Caribbean music (Island Music), shows and many other amenities, including free beverages while they were playing at the casino. The trip concluded when they came back to the parking lot after 5 P.M. Thanks to the Board of Directors and the Trip Committee for putting together this annual activity.
Winter Dance 2006
Annual Winter Dance with D. J. Showtime at Disabled American Club (DAV)
By Herman Santa
The “Spanish American Club, Inc.” (SACI) threw the door out the window. The club members and guests joyously celebrated on Saturday, January 7th, at the organization’s first dance of the year.
The meeting served as a venue to unite the partners, who shared the joy of the “Octavitas” and celebrated together the fruit of hard work and teamwork throughout the year. The event took place at the “Disabled American Club” (DAV) in Port St. Lucie. The hall was decorated for celebration to welcome members ready to dance, enjoy a delicious dinner, and elect a new board for the year 2006.
The party started with the Annual General Assembly and continued with dinner. At 8 PM, Raul Del Rosario (Show time DJ’s) began playing modern music of salsa, cumbia, merengue, and energized everyone with his repertoire of songs from “Line Dance” such as “Macarena,” “Electric Slide,” “Chacha Slide” to “Karaoke.” During a break, the “Fifty-Fifty” raffle was held, and then the romantic voice of Ecuadorian singer Xavier Alejando turned the night into a bohemian evening of memories.
Scholarship 2005 (Crúz)
12th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
The Spanish American Club, Inc. (SACI) awarded a scholarship to a Hispanic student for 12 consecutive years through its educational scholarship program. Viridiana Cruz, a Mexican from Indiantown and a student at South Fork High School, was the winner of the $500 scholarship that will help cover admission and book expenses at Indian River Community College (IRCC). The scholarship comes from the funds raised through the club’s activities such as raffles (50/50), golf tournaments, domino games, tours, and more.
The selection of the winner is carried out by the Scholarship Committee of the club, which is selected by the Board of Directors of the club. The student is chosen based on their financial need, academic qualifications, and their ability to read, write, and speak the Spanish language. This year, the scholarship committee consists of myself, Director Isa Bryson, Gladys Velez, and Nancy Rozon. Also on the committee to help raise funds are Dr. Enrique Ospina, Bobby Rodríguez, and Rico Arnell. Thank you all for the support you have given me.
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