Southside Business Men's Club Newsletter 
Jacksonville Florida's Oldest Business and Civic Organization Founded in 1932
Volume 86, Issue 65
April 7,  2019


UPCOMING PROGRAM

 
This week we welcome Mark Missigman, Executive Director, John Maxwell Team Certified Coach, Teacher and Speaker. Mr. Missigman has extensive experience in cyber security with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. He is skilled in Security Policy Development, Vulnerability Management, compliance and Information Assurance. 


PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Last week we welcomed Jim McCarthy of the North Florida Land Trust. McCarthy works to preserve our land and natural resources in an effort to maintain the quality of life in Jacksonville and surrounding areas. He gave an informative talk about why development companies should support their efforts, as they are an important part of economic development. We have the Land Trust to thank for our protected areas to hunt, fish, enjoy the beaches or other outdoor pastimes! For more information about this amazing organization, please visit nflt.org


Bill Bishop
2019 President
ANNOUNCEMENT
Due to the upcoming renovations to San Jose Country Club, we will be temporarily changing the venue for our weekly luncheons. Beginning in June of this year, we will attend our regular meetings at the beautiful Epping-Forest Yacht & Country Club. More details to come as the date approaches! 
NEW MEMBERSHIP COMPETITION


The competition for second quarter has begun!
 Be sure to invite you friends and colleagues for your 
chance to win!
 A prize of $250 will be awarded quarterly to the person who brings in the most new members for that period, with a minimum of three. 
For more information, contact Walter Smith:

WINE RAFFLE
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Time is running out to purchase your tickets for our Wine Raffle! Ticket prices are $20 and we are currently up to 20 bottles with more being donated every week!  Purchase tickets now for your chance to win some excellent wine selections!! Our drawing will be Wednesday, April 17th! Please contact Michael Best: 
to purchase your tickets or for further details 

Bring a bottle to the meeting as your contribution for the raffle.  Don't forget to attach your business card to get mentioned!
  
MEET-A-MEMBER

Our next Meet-A-Member event will be hosted by Hank Duckworth of Hank Duckworth Construction Company! Join us on Thursday, April 18th from 5:30 - 7:30.

Location: 844 Whitlock Ave, Suite 200
 Jacksonville, FL 32211

For more information contact Hank at  hankduckworth@dcc.to or 904-783-8384.

Meet-A-Members are an excellent way to network and showcase your business! We still have open dates available, but they will fill up quickly! If you are interested in hosting a Meet-A-Member event, please contact Steve Gibbert at 904-448-3347 or by e-mail at  goldhillsjewelry@att.net   

Don't delay. Sign up soon!
APRIL GOLF OUTING

Join us Friday, April 19th at The Golf Club at South Hampton!

This course is designed to offer every golfer the appropriate risk/reward situations that challenge the experienced player and offer encouragement to the novice. Sixteen large lakes and over 60 contoured bunkers, in combination with meticulous landscaping, provide players with a superbly conditioned facility. The distinctive layout will test shot-making abilities and require the use of every club in the bag.



Won't You Join Us? 
  
When:  Friday April 19th 2019

Where:  The Golf Club at South Hampton
 315 South Hampton Club Way, St. Augustine, FL 32092

First Tee Time: 11:03 am (9 minutes between)

Cost: $40 Includes Green fee/ Cart fee and Range Balls


Reserve Your Tee Time
You may reserve your tee time by contacting the SBMC Golf Chair Matt Vallez at  golf@sbmcjax.com. If you are registering for a foursome, please include the names of all your members.   

Blind Draw
Looking forward to meeting you in person at the bar to collect your $5 for the blind draw. 

Do you have a question about the event? Email   golf@sbmcjax.com.


YAP Barbeque
The Annual YAP BBQ is upon Us!!!!  We Need your Help!!!!

We are in need of Sponsors to help the students of Pine Forest Elementary School. 
All proceeds go to help pay the bus fares for the Safety Patrol students' trip to Washington, DC. NO Student left behind!

Sponsorships are $200 and include the benefit of having your company name on the banner and students' T-shirts at the event and in the meeting hall on April 24th!
 
The club will have BBQ tickets for sale at $10.00 each. This is a great meal for a great cause!
 
We are also in need of volunteers for the dinner on April 25 th. This will include setting up the tent and serving dinners with a choice of two shifts: 12pm-3pm or 3pm-6pm. 

If you are interested in sponsoring or volunteering, please contact Fred Allison at: fallison@deximaging.com

 
SBMC Car Show
Our Annual Car Show will be held on May 11th from 10am - 3pm.

We've changed our location this year to 
Obi's Garage 54 located at 6500 Bowden Road Ste #300, Jacksonville, FL 32216. 
Be sure to check out their website: https://www.obisgarage54.com/index.shtml

This is sure to be an event that you won't want to miss! We look forward to seeing you there!

 
SBMC FISHING TRIP
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Join us Saturday, July 20th on the Mayport Majesty for our annual fishing trip! We have lucked out and our trip happens to be during Red Snapper season!

All tackle, licensing, bait, and help from the crew are included.  Additionally, the club will provide a boxed lunch from Honey Baked Hams, soft drinks, water, and BEER the entire day!  Cost is $85 for MEMBERS, and $95 for ALL GUESTS.

WE ARE CURRENTLY SOLD OUT! HOWEVER, IF YOU WISH TO BE PUT ON OUR WAITING LIST,
contact Jepp Walter:
 
For questions and comments about the newsletter, 
please email communications@sbmcjax.com.


Thanks to our  
Club Sponsors



Platinum Level








Gold Level






Jon Hill & Jeanne Peterson
Ameriprise Financial Services




Silver Level






If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor and seeing your company's logo here, please contact Jon Hill at:






Spotlight Speakers   

April 10
Janessa Timpone 
Heroes and SHEroes

April 17
Matt Vallez
Florida Forklift Supply

April 24
Table Talks
No Spotlight Speaker

 
Lunch Reservations



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