Club Newsletter August 27, 2023

Volume 89 Issue 91 | August 27, 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 Lamping, President of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

During this special meeting, we will also be hosting our annual Past Presidents Day where we honor the men and women who have served as President for our great club.

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 past week we heard from Congressman John Rutherford. He spoke on the economy in relationship to business. Will we have a recession? He said the economy grew by leaps and bounds in 2018-19 at 3.5-4% a year. We have a $32 Trillion deficit and with the prediction of a GDP growth at 1.9% a year, he hopes to see businesses reinvest in their own businesses and add an additional $274 Billion over the next 10 years to help pay down the debt.

The main focus of congress is on their current bills, HR1 and HR2. The bill HR1 is to help restore low energy cost. Congress wants to get gas prices down and allow more oil permits to be issued.

The second focus is the bill HR2. This one focuses on securing the US border and stopping illegal aliens from moving into our country. It also includes more beds to hold illegals who have breached the border but are still in the US. A big problem is illegal aliens do not have proper ID and we have no idea who is really in our country. Many lie that they are under 18 years old, they get released, and then they send money back to the cartel. If they slack off, the cartel has them killed.

The government is spending less this year than last, and Congress is working to increase defense and decrease state and foreign Opps, as well as urban development.

This Wednesday, we have a very special meeting honoring our past presidents, as well as hosting a welcomed speaker, Mark Lamping, President of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Join us for this high-powered meeting and bring a guest to see what we are all about. Have a great week.

Respectfully,

Jeanne Maron

2023 President

MEET A MEMBER

Join us for our next Meet A Member, hosted by Mary Fisher of Fisher Agency on Thursday, September 21 from 5:30-7:30pm. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased online or at the check-in desk at our regular weekly meeting. Hors d'oeuvres and adult beverages will be provided.

4540 Southside Blvd. Suite 902

Jacksonville, FL 32216

ANNUAL CLAY SHOOT

Please join us for our Annual Clay Shoot, benefitting our Youth Achiever Scholarship Program!

This will be held on Friday, September 22 at Jacksonville Clay Target Sports

12125 New Berlin Road

Jacksonville, FL 32226

For more information and details on how to sign up, please click HERE to view this year's flyer.

YAP BBQ

Our YAP BBQ is back on this year for October 6! Purchase a BBQ dinner for $12 to help raise money for the Pine Forest Elementary Patrol Trip to Washington DC. Dinners can be picked up at Pine Forest Elementary located at 3929 Grant Rd, Jacksonville FL 32207 from 2-6 pm. We need volunteers to help serve dinners. You can purchase tickets online or at the weekly meeting. Contact Kirk Olson to volunteer or if you have questions at kirkolson1@gmail.com.

JAGS TAILGATE PARTY

Come party with us prior to the Jaguars vs Colts game on October 15. We have 30 tickets in Section 244 for only $95, so act fast! The Tailgate party before game will be held at the Fairgrounds. We have our big tent with food, DJ, and an open bar with bartender for Only $30 per person. The complete package is $125. We need volunteers to help with the tent setup and take-down. Tickets are available online or at our regular meetings. Contact Paul Bednar to volunteer or if you have questions at paulbednar12@gmail.com.

GIFT CARD RAFFLE

Our Fall Gift Card Raffle drawing will be held on Wednesday, November 1. Club members please bring in a Gift Card to donate for the raffle with a value and place of your choice and get recognized at our regular meetings!

Tickets are on sale now online or at our weekly meetings for $15.

Get yours before prices increase in September and October!

MEMBERSHIP SPONSORHIP CONTEST

We are pleased to announce our 2023 Member Sponsorship Contest, where you have the chance to win cash prizes while helping our civic club grow. Join us in this exciting opportunity to expand our reach and make a positive impact on our community.

Here are the key details of the contest:

1. Contest Duration:

The contest will run from Wednesday, May 17th, until October 31st. The winners will be announced at the November 1st meeting.

2. Cash Prizes:

There are two cash prizes up for grabs:

a) Most New Members Sponsored:

The member who sponsors the highest number of new members will win $300. To qualify for this prize, a minimum of 3 new members must be sponsored. Corporate sponsorships will be counted as one new member.

b) Cash Drawing:

With each new member who joins during the contest period, the sponsor will receive a ticket for a chance to win $500 in our cash drawing. Sponsor 2 members? Earn 2 tickets. Sponsor 3 members? Earn 3 tickets. For every new corporate member who joins, the sponsor will receive 2 chances to win. The more members you sponsor, the higher your chances of winning the cash prize!

3. Qualification Criteria:

New members must submit their membership applications with first-year dues paid in advance before October 31st for sponsor is eligible for the cash prizes.

Join us in this Member Sponsorship Contest, and together, let's work towards a stronger and more engaged civic club.

PICKLE BALL

Pickle Ball is sweeping the nation, but do you don't know how to play? If not, that's ok because the SBMC has you covered! You will be "staying out of the kitchen" and "dinking" before you know it.

Contact Ken@apollopackaging.com if you are interested in learning, teaching or playing and we will set up a date to meet up.

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

Bob Ascher

Guardian Commercial Realty

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

GENE BUSHOR MEMORIAL ATTENDANCE AWARD

(Sponsored by A.J. Richwine, Market Point Advisors)

Brandon Stanko (WINNER)

WOODY COOPER

(Sponsored by Jepp Walter, Marlin Technology)

Pipes Andrews

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

Gold Level