Assembly 2007
S.A.C.I. elected a new president at Jensen Beach Lanford Park clubhouse)
By Herman Santa
Herman Santa became the 15th President of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.,” elected at the Annual Assembly on Sunday, February 4, 2007.
“I feel proud of the trust that the partners have shown me in this new challenge. I will be fully committed to the well-being of the club and I assure you that my projects will be aimed at improving today’s SACI for tomorrow. The Corporation was founded by nine Hispanics from different countries (4 Puerto Ricans, 3 Cubans, 1 Dominican, and 1 Venezuelan) 15 years ago with the aim of preserving the Hispanic heritage on the Treasure Coast.” The Corporation was created with the following purposes:
Goals: Promote friendship and solidarity among members and other institutions through social, cultural, civic, and sports activities. Encourage the knowledge of the language, geography, history, art, culture, and folklore of Hispanic countries. Help and assist members and the Hispanic community according to the Association’s skills.
The club has stood out for its selfless contribution to the Hispanic community of Martin and St. Lucie counties by offering scholarships to Hispanic students, donating certificates to low-income families on Thanksgiving Day, and donating toys on Christmas Day to children from economically disadvantaged families, among other things.
Mardi Gras 2007 (Abbott)
“Get Together” Primer from 2007 at the Abbott residence with a “Mardi Gras” flavor
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, February 24th, the first “Get Together” of the year was celebrated at the home of John and Cristina Abbott in Palm City. The vibrant personality of this joyful couple, her being Spanish and him Irish, was captured on the dance floor. Their love for music, especially Spanish music, was evident when Cristina and a guest danced flamenco on the deck that overlooks the pool, the most pleasant and enjoyable corner of their home.
The party was more than pleasant with the colorful outfits of the members dressed in the “Mardi Gras” carnival style and with the cuisine provided by the members who brought delicious Creole dishes to share and delight even the most discerning palates. After dinner, this humble servant and club president thanked everyone for coming and sharing the first monthly meeting of the year together, also expressing gratitude to the Abbotts for lending their residence.
Then the birthdays of the present members were celebrated, culminating in informing the members and guests. The best costume of the meeting was the German couple George and Martha Deger. Thank you, John and Cristina, for your generous contribution to our club. Long live SACI!
Get Together 2007 (Lanier)
Monthly “Get Together” at the residence of Ivan and Neida Lanier in the Cobblestone, Palm City
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, April 21, the members of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” (SACI) celebrated their monthly “Get Together” at the residence of Ivan and Neida Lanier in the Cobblestone subdivision, Palm City.
The party was dedicated to Dr. Enrique Ospina and his wife Rae Anne, as a farewell for their upcoming move to Minnesota. We wish them good luck in their new home. Thanks to the Lanier family for lending their residence for the monthly meeting of the members. We felt very well taken care of and had a great time.
Cruise 2007 (Seascape)
Fiesta Sunday on the cruise “Seascape”
By Herman Santa
Last Sunday, August 19, the members and friends of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” went on a party aboard the “Seascape” cruise. The trip was organized by Juan and Gladys Piñeiro. The day and the weather on board the cruise were extraordinary, and the members and their guests enjoyed the buffet, music, and casinos. Thank you, Juan and Gladys, for planning this activity, as every time you do, it is a success.
Halloween 2007
Daniel and Sara Lee’s residence was the most fun haunted house in PSL
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, October 27, the traditional “Halloween Party” of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” was held at the residence of Daniel & Sara Lee in the city of Port St. Lucie. Members and their guests, fans of “Witches,” gathered to celebrate the legendary “Witches” party. Guests enjoyed a fantastic evening with appetizers, dinner, and music late into the night when the last drink was served and the last candle was extinguished. As guests departed, the farewell of the ghosts could be heard, while amidst laughter, everyone commented that the party had been one of the most enjoyable ones at the club. Thank you, Dan and Sara, for hosting another well-planned “Get Together.”
Anniversary 2007
15th Anniversary of the SACI with D.J. “Showtime Entertainment” at “The Grove Clubhouse” in Port St. Lucie
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, June 23rd, the “Fifteenth Anniversary” of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” was celebrated with great success, where members and guests enjoyed a delightful dinner dance and a lot of camaraderie at “The Grove Clubhouse” in the city of Port St. Lucie. The organizers were the club directors and the Del Rosario family. After dinner, there was a break, and we had the pleasure of hearing from Elisa Rodríguez, the 1995 scholarship winner, who came from Orlando with her husband to share and celebrate our anniversary. Her speech was very emotional and inspiring, urging us to continue with the student scholarships so that other students can move forward as she did. Elisa is currently a bilingual teacher in Orlando.
Afterwards, plaques and certificates of recognition were awarded for the donations made by all the sponsors and collaborators. All the funds raised ($2,000) will go to the student scholarship of the club. The club’s anniversary cake also served to celebrate the birthdays and anniversaries of the members present in June. The event concluded with the raffle of the painting by Lydi Pallares, and the winner was Nancy Rozon. The other prize winners were: Ana Renta (two tickets to the “Latin Chamber of Commerce of the Treasure Coast” for the August festival, Amparo Preciado (two tickets to see the comedians of “Graucho’s Production”), Ron Bryson (a certificate for a haircut from “Jose’s Barber Styling”), and Martha González (a certificate donated by this server for a dinner at “Duffy’s Restaurant”). Finally, we ended up on the dance floor enjoying the vibrant music from “Showtime Entertainment.” I thank everyone for their donations, generosity, and support to make this traditional club event such a success. Truly, the 15th Anniversary was an unforgettable night. Long live SACI!
Scholarship 2007 (Pelayo)
15th scholarship from the “Spanish American Club, Inc.”
By Herman Santa
Recently, the “Spanish American Cub, Inc.” (SACI) awarded $500 to the “Indian River Community College” (IRCC) to assist Vanessa Pelayo from Fort Pierce with her university studies this year. Since its founding in 1992, the club has provided scholarships to 18 Hispanic students from Martin and St. Lucie counties.
As president of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” and director of the scholarship, I would like to thank the club directors and the scholarship committee this year. They are: Nancy Rozon, Isa Bryson, Fe Vallderuten, Blanca Mireya Kaiser, Sam Del Rosario, William Preciado, Rene Cifuentes, Connie Giraldo-Silver, and Martha González.
Independence 2007
A cheerful “Get Together” of the members at the residence of “Larry Silver and Connie Giraldo-Silver.”
By Herman Santa
On Saturday, July 21, at the residence of Larry Silver and Connie Giraldo-Silver in the city of Port St. Lucie, a large group of members of the Spanish American Club, Inc. and friends of the Silver family gathered to celebrate the traditional monthly “Get Together” of the members while also celebrating Independence Day (USA, Venezuela, Colombia, and Peru).
The elegant residence was decorated for the occasion by Connie to celebrate Colombia’s Independence. The night was filled with joy, starting with a delicious buffet of Latin dishes and ending with dessert and the celebration of some of the birthdays of the members present. Entering the night, Larry and Connie played Colombian dance music for us. Everything was splendid. Thank you, Larry and Connie, we had a very joyful time, and we hope it happens again next year.
New Year’s 2007
Successful Christmas get-together at the end of the year of the SACI at the Vélez family’s residence.
By Herman Santa
Members and guests of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” (SACI) celebrated another Christmas gathering on Saturday, December 29th. This year, the traditional event took place at the residence of Kino and Gladys Vélez in the Balantrae urbanization, Club Med in Port St. Lucie. At the gathering, members and guests enjoyed Christmas music, snacks, appetizers, and a delicious buffet to conclude the monthly events of 2007.
Thanksgiving 2007
Annual Thanksgiving with D.J. music at the residence of Kevin and Taryn Kryzda in Palm City.
By Herman Santa
Among friends, music, and typical dishes, members and guests of the “Spanish American Club, Inc.” (SACI) celebrated their Thanksgiving party on November 24th at the residence of Kevin and Taryn Kryzda in Palm City. Thank you, Kevin and Taryn, for hosting such a fun and amazing party. The day before Thanksgiving, the club distributed certificates or vouchers to low-income families in Indiantown. Thanks to Agueda Aguirre from the Certificates and Gifts Committee for helping us find the families.
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