Club Newsletter April 2, 2023

Volume 89 Issue 70 | April 2, 2023

Jacksonville Florida's Oldest Business and Civic Organization Founded in 1932

OUR MISSION

The purpose of this organization is to promote the Civic, Economic and Social Improvement of Greater Jacksonville.

UPCOMING PROGRAM

This week we welcome Mark VanLoh, CEO of Jacksonville Aviation Authority.

To view future Guest Speakers and Events, please visit our Upcoming Events Calendar.

Join us for our weekly meetings at Fogo De Chao in the Town Center.

The salad bar offers many vegetarian and gluten-free options. A protein is served every other week and alternates between steak, pork, and chicken.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

This week at our lunch meeting, we heard from Ernie Hamilton, Regional Executive Director of Children's Home Society of Florida. Ernie shared some great information about his nonprofit organization and got us excited about helping them to clean up their large campus at the corner of Spring Park Road and San Diego Road. The organization has been around since 1902 and the campus, from 1906.

Historically, The Orphan Train brought children through Florida and Jacksonville was the last stop. The kids were "put up" for adoption because they were put up on a stage to be viewed by potential parents. The Jacksonville property was started as a group home and orphanage.

Today, one in five children live in poverty. CHS continues to serve children from cradle to career. CHS offers over 25 programs to help strengthen families and keep children healthy and safe. Many of their programs deal with mental health.

Also, CHS has a strong partnership with schools to offer services to children and families in the community. Currently, they are 36 Community Partnership Schools in Florida, and CHS has 27 of those contracts. The organization is a firm believer in letting the teachers be teachers and let the programs take care of the heath of the child.

Incidentally, with their presence at Ed White High School, graduations went from 67% to 95%. They believe the CPS program had a major impact on those numbers.

Currently, the CHS campus houses teen mothers with their babies, and educates them on parenting skills and how to get ahead. Also, the campus has many business offices and an adoption pre/post office there, but it has been determined by the courts that children do best being in foster care or biological homes.

At our SBMC Community Service Day, we had seven wonderful volunteers who helped to clean up the campus. We helped with yardwork and the overall appearance to enhance the property.

Please join us this week when we hear from Mark Van Loh, CEO of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority. Our airport has a lot of plans in the works, and we will have a front seat to see the exciting changes. Bring a door prize and your bottle donation for our Wine Raffle and get recognized. See you this Wednesday!

Respectfully,

Jeanne Maron

2023 President

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Congratulations to our own Brandon and Janessa Stanko on the birth of their beautiful daughter, Angelina Rose!

SBMC JUMBO SHRIMP OUTING

Join SBMC with your family and friends for an exciting evening at the Jumbo Shrimp game on

Saturday May 13!

Tickets are $32 per person ages 4+, and are located in the covered section on the 3rd base line. Tickets include unlimited hotdogs, burgers, chips, and dessert. Doors open at 5:30 and food will be served until 7pm. Tickets are available online or can be paid at the weekly meetings.

YAP GOLF TOURNAMENT

Join us for the Annual Crump Kirby Charity Golf Classic!

All proceeds benefit the Youth Achiever Program Scholarship Fund.

Monday, May 15, 2023

The Golf Club at South Hampton

11am Registration

11:30am Boxed Lunch

BBQ Dinner by South Hampton Golf Club

12:30pm Shotgun Start

Take advantage of the "ULTIMATE PACKAGE"

$600 gives you a foursome and hole sponsorship!

Have your name or business recognized on the TEE and on the WEB. Become a Charitable Hole Sponsor for only $150!

Individual Players $125

For more information contact Angelo Volpe at angelo@volpemanagement.com or to sign up click HERE!

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER OPENINGS

This opportunity is free to all members in good standing and gives you the chance to speak about your business, family, interests, or anything else you would like to "spotlight" for five minutes. You can place business cards, flyers, or informational materials on the tables to showcase your business.

NEW! Upgrade your Spotlight Speaking Engagement!

For the low cost of $50, in addition to your five-minute speaking segment, you will be able to feature a blurb of up to 500 words and 1-2 photos in the newsletter prior to the luncheon.

If you would like to sign up and reserve a future meeting date, please email SBMC Sergeant-at-Arms Mike Slagle at mike@assigncommercialgroup.com. You can also sign-up at the registration table during our Wednesday meetings.

SBMC PHOTO GALLERY

Check out our photo gallery for pictures from our meetings and events!

Click here to view!

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER

Tom Harris & Camille Ott

Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home

NEW! Upgrade your Spotlight Speaking Engagement!

For the low cost of $50, in addition to your five-minute speaking segment, you will be able to feature a blurb of up to 500 words and 1-2 photos in the newsletter prior to the luncheon. Contact Mike Slagle to sign up!

If you are interested in signing up to be a Spotlight Speaker next year, please contact

Mike Slagle at mike@assigncommercialgroup.com

ATTENDANCE AWARD

Mike Best (WINNER)

WOODY COOPER

Howard Caplan

Sponsor Spots Available!

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

markageil@gmail.com

CLICK ON EACH LOGO TO VISIT THE WEBSITE!

Special Thanks to Our Club Sponsors:

Platinum Level

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