Jacksonville Florida's Oldest Business and Civic Organization Founded in 1932
Volume 86, Issue 18
April 29, 2018
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
May 2, 2018 State Representative Cord Byrd provides a legislative session report for this meeting. Pre-register Online
May 9, 2018 JaxPort's communications director Nancy Rubin speaks on the upcoming changes to the international trade seaport located along the St. Johns River. Pre-register Online
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
We were pleased to have Hampton Ray from the Florida Department of Transportation as our guest speaker last week. We received a detailed synopsis of the new updates being made to our high traffic areas. 18 months from now, we are scheduled to have a new toll-based express lane system operated by SunPass to relieve pressure from the Buckman Bridge area and the the 9B/JTB route. Coupled with additional improvements, these updates will make vehicular travel easier for residents and guests alike.
I'm looking forward to hearing from Representative Cord Byrd this week. Come join us!
Steve DeSorbo
2018 President
MEET-A-MEMBER - MAY 17
Meet-a-Member networking events provide an opportunity to exchange business with other members of the club. Please join us on Thursday, May 17 from 6-8 pm for food, wine and beer. This event is hosted by Jon Hill and Jeanne Peterson of Ameriprise Financial (6817 Southpoint Pkwy, Suite 1001). Tickets are $5 and can be purchased during the weekly meetings.
We are seeking a Meet-Member host for June and August. This is a great opportunity for members to learn about you and your business while networking with other club members. Get in touch with Chairman Steve Gibbert at
goldhillsjewelry@att.net for more details.
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 available.
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, May 16.
ANNUAL WINE RAFFLE
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. 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.
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
