Southside Business Men's Club Newsletter 
Jacksonville Florida's Oldest Business and Civic Organization Founded in 1932
Volume 86, Issue 21
May 20, 2018

 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS


May 23, 2018
Small business consultant and leadership coach Billie Tucker shares her real-world experience in small business administration.
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May 30, 2018
Congressman John Rutherford visits SBMC with a legislative update from Florida's 4th congressional district.
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
   
Last week's meeting was all about networking and social media. In addition to our monthly "Table Talk" session, guest speaker Nelson Bruton gave an informational presentation on the latest trends in social media and how to evaluate a strategy for our individual companies. Nelson provided specific direction and suggestions on how to manage all this, which was especially helpful.
 
We had a great time at last Thursday's Meet-a-Member event hosted by Jon Hill and Jeanne Peterson of Ameriprise Financial. Each month we host either a Meet-a-Member or a Member Hangout to give our members the chance to network with other professionals and grow their businesses. We'll be announcing the June event shortly!
 
We still have spots open for our 2018 Crump Kirby Youth Achiever Program Charity Golf Classic on May 21. Special thanks to StormForce Jacksonville for coming in as our Title Sponsor. This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, benefiting a scholarship program for Southside area students. Click here for details and to register as a golfer.
 
 
Steve DeSorbo 
2018 President


THE CRUMP KIRBY MEMORIAL YOUTH ACHIEVER PROGRAM CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC - MAY 21
   
The Crump Kirby Memorial Youth Achiever Program Charity Golf Classic will be held at the San Jose Country Club on Monday, May 21. Registration begins at 10:00 am. $175 per player includes lunch beforehand, drinks all day and a BBQ dinner afterwards! Sponsorship spots are still available. Special thanks to StormForce of Jacksonville for supporting us as the title sponsor!

Visit SBMCCharity.org/YAP for more details and to register. This is one of our most successful fundraisers of the year, benefiting the YAP Scholarship Program.  
 
MONTHLY TABLE TALKS
   
Remember that we are holding our monthly "Table Talk" every third Wednesday of the month. At these meetings, we will forgo having a Spotlight Speaker and instead use the time to facilitate networking and business growth directly from your lunch table, using a set of structured discussion questions. Our next Table Talk will be Wednesday, June 20.
 
ANNUAL WINE RAFFLE - MAY 30
   
Bring your favorite red or white to a Wednesday meeting as a donation, then purchase your raffle ticket for $10. Prices will go up each month. So far we have 31 bottles in the collection. This is a general fundraiser for our club. Drawing will be held on Wednesday, May 30. You do not have to be present to win.
 
FISHING TRIP - JULY 21
   
Saturday, July 21st we will take our trip to the seas for offshore fishing on the Mayport Majesty. We are scheduling this event a little later this year because there is a chance we may fall during the pending Red Snapper season, of which the dates have not yet been named. 
 
Same as before, the rates are $85 for each member and one guest of a member (2 people would be $170).  All other guests and non-members pay $95 each. Click here to pay online.

In addition to passage on the boat, you get Rod and Reel, bait, tackle/rigs, help from the crew, a box lunch from Honey Baked Hams, soft drinks, water and BEER all day. 
We have just 45 spots available, and this event WILL sell out.  Get your payments in ASAP.  For other details, please email [email protected]
 
 
CLUB SPONSORSHIPS
   
Tiers and pricing are as follows: 
 
* Platinum - $1,000
    * Signage on website
    * Signage on screen at lunches
    * Banner with logo for events
    * Free lunch 3 times per year
    * 2 tickets to Holiday Party
 
* Gold - $500
    * Signage on website
    * Signage on screen at lunch
    * Free lunch 2 times per year
    * 2 tickets to Jags Tailgate Party

* Silver - $250
    * Signage on screen at lunch
    * Free lunch 1 time per year
    * Free tickets to a Meet-a-Member networking event

To purchase a Club Sponsorship, contact 4th VP Brandon Stanko at [email protected]
 
 
For questions and comments about the newsletter, 
please email [email protected].


Thanks to our  
Club Sponsors



Platinum Level








Gold Level






Jon Hill & Jeanne Peterson
Ameriprise Financial Services




Silver Level









Spotlight Speakers  
       
 

5/23
Jeanne Maron
The Gifted Cork

5/30
Pete Helow
Roosters Men's
Grooming Center





 
Lunch Reservations



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