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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
 December 6, 2017
Annual Meeting
At this meeting, we will officially vote on the leadership slate for 2018.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Amber Oliveria shares the mission and educational objectives for students with autism at the DePaul School of Jacksonville.
 December 13, 2017
Guest Speaker: Senator Aaron Bean conducts his annual (and much anticipated) Trivia Game Day for SBMC.
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Last week our guest speaker was Florida Representative Paul Renner. He gave our members and guests an overview of Florida's short and long term challenges. Public education, roads and quality water are three big topics that our state will continue to grapple with as the population grows to 20 million (surpassing New York). Some positive news is that Florida was voted #1 in fiscal health, despite budgetary surprises following Hurricane Irma. Moving forward, Representative Renner is committed to spending government dollars wisely.
Our guest speaker this week is Dr. Amber Oliveria from the DePaul School of Jacksonville. She'll share her goals and objectives for educating children with autism.
Julie Clements
2017 SBMC President
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2018 LEADERSHIP NOMINATIONS/ELECTIONS
Due to the cancellation of our meeting on Wednesday 11/22, the Nomination process was held during our regular meeting on 11/15 and there were no floor nominations. On December 6th, we'll hold the official vote during the "annual meeting" as required by the SBMC By-Laws. The board approved the 11/22 meeting cancellation early this year due to historic lack of attendance not meeting our minimum at San Jose Country Club.
Below is our 2018 slate of officers and board members.
2018 Officers
- President: Steve DeSorbo
- Treasurer: Mark Wilkinson
- 1st VP: Bill Bishop
- 2nd VP: Lake Ray
- 3rd VP: Walter Smith
- 4th VP: Brandon Stanko
- Sergeant-at-Arms: John Hill
3-Year Board Term
- Bob Ascher
- Howard Caplan
- Hank Duckworth
1-Year Board Term (reserved for prospective future officers)
2-Year Board Term (filling vacancies)
- KC Padgett - Vacancy created by John Crowder*
- Jeff Volpe - Vacancy created by nomination of Brandon Stanko to 4th VP**
Existing Board Members
2-Years Remaining (2019)
1-Year Remaining (2018)
- Michael Russo
- Jepp Walter
- Megan Russo
*Due to the majority of the board term remaining upon John's exit earlier this year, the Board chose to delay filling the seat for the formal election process. Article VI. Section 2 of SBMC By-laws gives the board responsibility in determining how a vacancy will be filled.
**Article VI. Section 4. Of SBMC By-laws Allows simultaneous election to fill a vacancy created by nomination of a board member with an unexpired term to an officer position, as that seat will be deemed vacated automatically upon election to an officer position by Section 3.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Patrick Heatherington
Mobile: 904-449-2858
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HOLIDAY PARTY - DECEMBER 9
It's time for the party of the year...the SBMC Holiday Party!
Taking place this Saturday, 7-11pm, at Casa Marina Hotel in Jax Beach!
If you have any questions or want to get on our wait list,
Call Jeanne Maron at (904) 810-1083 ASAP.
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MONTHLY GOLF OUTING - DECEMBER 15
Our next golf outing will be on Friday, December 15th at the Windsor Parke Golf located near Jacksonville Beach.
Windsor Parke Golf Club is a Semi-Private, 18-Hole Championship Golf Course designed by Arthur Hills. The course has hosted more USGA qualifying events than any other course in the city of Jacksonville. Hosted qualifying events include the US Open, US Amateur, US Publinks and US Senior Amateur. Windsor Parke Golf Club is recognized by the NGCOA as one of the most premier golf clubs in Jacksonville.
Cost per participant is $34.00 (+ tax) for green/cart fees and range balls. We'll have a normal start for everyone, 1st tee time 12.00pm with only 32 spots available, so reserve early!
Come join your fellow SBMC members and friends for a great round of golf. To reserve your spot(s) contact SBMC Golf Chair Robin Fernandez at (904) 273-3820 or send an email to
robin.fernandez@ml.com.
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GUEST LUNCH PROMOTION
We're pleased to announce that guests who accompany an active member to the Wednesday meetings will eat free for any ONE meeting October - December 2017. Guests must be eligible and meet the criteria for potential SBMC membership.
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2017 NEW MEMBER CONTEST
We are wrapping up our 2017 New Member Contest, but there is still a chance to win!
There's $200 in quarterly prizes for the most members brought in each quarter. This will be two $50 and one $100 gift certificate to the three restaurants of the winner's choice.
At year end, we will have the "Mack Daddy" prize for the most members brought in all year -- worth $1,000. This will either be a "staycation" to Amelia Island or the winner can opt for the cash option.
Here's our winners so far:
1st Quarter: Jepp Walter
2nd Quarter: Jepp Walter
3rd Quarter: Hank Duckworth (we had to draw names, as it was a 4-way tie!)
The 4th Quarter is underway and it's anybody's game!
Good luck and happy recruiting!
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WEBSITE ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
For one annual $250.00 payment, you'll be on the sbmcjax.com for 52 weeks, 24/7. It's easy! Just use your business card or create a custom message (up to 150 words). Your message will always be seen with two businesses being featured on the landing page, rotating with each new access to our site. Smart business! This means when members are reading newsletters or paying luncheon dues your business will be constantly rotating with each log in. Plus, when non-members are researching our clubs location and activities they will see your business messages. Don't miss out! For $4.81 per week you will be supporting our club, plus getting very positive exposure for your business. Contact
Don Minich to sign-up.
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LUNCH SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
Are you looking for more visibility and branding for your business? Would you like more than just a once-a-year spotlight speech to exhibit at the club meetings? Then check out our new "Lunch Sponsor" opportunities!
This year we're committed to:
- Providing programs that by names or titles are recognizable with consistent draws
- Taking ownership of the lunch buffet by choosing the menu each week
- Designating "discussion focused" tables and selecting topics to spark conversation
- Providing multiples channels of information delivery, rather than just verbal announcements mid-meeting (table flyers)
- Tailoring the meeting to a fun and professional presentation
In conjunction with these efforts, we will begin projecting a PowerPoint weekly from 11:30-12:30 listing the speaker & upcoming functions/events as well as up to 5 (4 + Spotlight) member lunch sponsors in between the various slides. The Spotlight Speaker receives theirs free. You create your slide and send it to us, so it's whatever you want it to be, and it's only $25!
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For questions and comments about the newsletter,
please email
communications@sbmcjax.com.
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Happy Birthday
John McCann 12/5
Gregory Fite 12/7
Fred Harford, Jr. 12/9
Spotlight Speakers
12/6
Howard Caplan
Caplan Law, P.A.
12/13
No Spotlight Speaker
Prizes & Raffles
50/50 Raffle
Bruce Fouraker
Woody Sitterson
Attendance Award
Sponsored by
Gene Bushor
Bushor Tree Surgeons
$60
Name Drawn:
Faye Lance
Woody Cooper Award
Sponsored by Jepp Walter Marlin Technology
$495
Name Drawn:
Terry Bunch
Next Meeting
December 6, 2017
San Jose Country Club
7529 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Lunch Buffet 12:00 pm
$20 Members
Guests who are eligible for SBMC membership eat free Oct-Dec (for one meeting only)
Additional $2.00 charge
for paying at the door
via credit card
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