Jacksonville Florida's Oldest Business and Civic Organization Founded in 1932
Volume 86, Issue 17
April 22, 2018
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
April 25, 2018 FDOT's Hampton Ray visits SBMC with the latest updates on the express traffic lanes and other transportation projects slated for Jacksonville's Southside area. Pre-register Online
May 2, 2018 State Representative Cord Byrd provides a legislative session report for this meeting. Pre-register Online
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
This week we deviated from our traditional guest speaker format and dedicated the entire meeting to business networking. Both SBMC members and their guests had the opportunity to speak in front of the entire group about their business.
As a follow-up tip, I encourage each of you to update your online profile on the club website, sbmcjax.com. Our members send referrals and do business with each other often, so having your headshot, contact info and keywords accurate and up-to-date is important.
The full-text version of the member directory is a benefit of membership. Tap the "Member Login" link in the upper right. Once you're logged in, tap the "Find a Member" tab in the main menu. Tap the "Edit Profile" button to update your profile. Don't forget to update the Keywords field to include words that describe your services.
Next week we are pleased to welcome Hampton Ray from the Florida Department of Transportation. There are some updates to the traffic projects in the Southside area that you'll want to hear about.
See you Wednesday,
Steve DeSorbo
2018 President
MEMBER HANGOUT - APRIL 27
Member Hangouts are a great opportunity to socialize and network with your fellow SBMC members in a casual setting. Join us on Friday, April 27th at 5:30 pm at Blackfinn Ameripub at the St. Johns Town Center. The first round of appetizers are sponsored by Angelo Volpe, Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network. All other food and drinks are on your own.
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 will be available for purchase shortly.
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 $7. 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
April 25, 2018 
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