Southside Business Men's Club Newsletter 
Jacksonville Florida's Oldest Business and Civic Organization Founded in 1932
Volume 86, Issue 35
September 9, 2018

 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
 
 
September 12, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
   
 
Last week we had the pleasure of hosting the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Executive Director Tony Vecchio as our guest speaker. Most zoo visitors are not aware of the extensive education and conservation efforts that Tony and his team work hard on all year round. For example, our city's zoo is one of four facilities in the U.S. to implement an animal wellness program. They are dedicated to making sure the zoo has a positive impact, both locally and abroad.
 
Just a heads up -- at this week's meeting we will have a highly coveted auction item up for grabs. We'll be auctioning off two Jaguars tickets (game against the Patriots), plus a parking pass.
 
See you Wednesday, 

Steve DeSorbo 
2018 President


JAGUARS TAILGATE EVENT - SEPTEMBER 16
   
Our Annual Jaguars Tailgate Party will be held Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds (510 Fairgrounds Place). Tickets are $25 each (stadium entrance not included). Click here to purchase tickets online. 

Enjoy Stumbling Steer BBQ, music by DJ Wes Benwick, venue set-up by Centerstage Entertainment and drinks from our resident mixologist, Scott Schilbrack! Jaguars vs. Patriots game starts at 4:00 pm. This event is always a blast every year and we hope you can join us!  
 
 
MONTHLY GOLF OUTING -  SEPTEMBER 21
   
Named a "Top 121 Golf Resort in the World" by Conde Nast Traveler, Omni Amelia Island Plantation is committed to providing their guests with a first-class golf experience.
 
   
Won't you join us?
When: Friday, September 21, 2018 
Omni Amelia Island Plantation
First Tee Time: 12:00 pm (8 minutes between) 

Cost each is $60.00 plus tax for greens/cart fees and range balls.
 
Looking forward to meeting you in person at the bar to collect your $5 for the blind draw. You may reserve your tee time by replying now to SBMC Golf Chair Jerry Gitchel at jerry@gitchel.com.

Please include the names of all members of your foursome.  
 
MEET-A-MEMBER SEPT 27
   
Join us on Thursday, September 27 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm for our Meet-a-Member Networking Event. It's hosted by Steve Sivyer of First Atlantic Bank. Address is  3293 Hodges Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32224. We'll have food, wine and beer. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased during a Wednesday meetings or through our website. Bring a friend or colleague and introduce them to the club!
 
For more information, contact Meet-a-Member Chairman Steve Gibbert at   goldhillsjewelry@att.net or at 904-448-3347.


SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING - OCT 4
   
The Scholarship Committee is gearing up for another successful year of awarding scholarships to deserving Southside elementary school safety patrol students. Our first meeting of the academic year is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4. The group will meet 3 - 4 times per year. If you are interested in learning more about the Scholarship Committee or serving on the Committee, contact Howard Caplan, 904-503-8847 or howard@caplanlaw.us.
 
 
HABIJAX VOLUNTEER PROJECT - NOV 3
   
Please join your fellow SBMC members for a construction house-building volunteer event with HabiJax! We'll meet on Saturday, November 3 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Click here to access the agenda and volunteer sign-up page. 
 
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, September 19.
 
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

You can purchase a sponsorship on a 12 month basis, so although we are halfway into 2018, your brand visibility will remain present for 12 months from date of purchase. For more information, contact 4th VP Brandon Stanko at brandon@jaxcorporatecounsel.com
 
 
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









Spotlight Speakers  
 
September 12
Janessa Timpone
HEroes and SHEroes  
 
September 19
Table Talk in lieu  
of Spotlight Speaker 
 
 
 

 
Lunch Reservations



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