Southside Business Men's Club Newsletter 
Jacksonville Florida's Oldest Business and Civic Organization Founded in 1932
Volume 86, Issue 36
September 16, 2018

 
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
 
 
September 19, 2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
   
 
Jacksonville's budget was the main topic of discussion by last week's guest speaker Councilman Greg Anderson. Unlike the multi-million dollar deficit the city had after the 2008 recession our city has a budget this year in excess of a billion dollars. The largest department in the budget is our Police Department.
 
Our calendar is full of events for the remaining quarter of the year. You can see them on our website. I hope you can join us!
 
 
See you Wednesday, 

Steve DeSorbo 
2018 President


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 [email protected].

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   [email protected] 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 [email protected].
 
 
5TH ANNUAL CLAY SHOOT - OCT 13
   
The 5th Annual YAP JROTC Charity Clay Shoot will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018. The event includes 12 & 20 gauge ammunition for shooters, 100 sporting clays and BBQ lunch catered by The Stumbling Steer BBQ. All proceeds benefit the JROTC Scholarship Program. Special thanks to Savage Brothers, Inc. for being our title sponsor. Please visit sbmccharity.org for registration and sponsorship info. 
 
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 [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  
 
 
September 19
Table Talk in lieu  
of Spotlight Speaker  
 
September 26
Lake Ray
First Coast  
Manufacturers Association 
 
 
 

 
Lunch Reservations



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