Club Newsletter April 21, 2024

Issue 225 | April 21, 2024

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 Senior Chief Clayton Wolfe of the United States Coast Guard.

Click here to pre-register!

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

As we have consistently filled or exceeded our capacity at Season's 52, we have returned to San Jose Country Club for our meetings this year!

7529 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32217

(Across the street from Bolles Highschool)

We look forward to a hot buffet each meeting and lots of great speakers and networking.

If you are able, please try to pre-register by the Monday prior to each luncheon. This will help give the venue an accurate count, and also save you a few dollars!

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Thank you to everyone who volunteered last Friday at HabiJax ReStore. We spent our time assembling lamps and chandeliers, organizing carpet squares, and enjoying the company of fellow members—all in support of a great cause.

Please join us in welcoming Senior Chief Clayton Wolfe, USCG, as our next speaker. Currently serving as the Executive Officer aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Maria Bray, Senior Chief Wolfe boasts a distinguished military career that spans both the U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard.

His extensive experience includes leading combat operations in Fallujah, counterterrorism efforts in the Arabian Gulf, and vital interdiction missions on the Southwest Maritime Boundary Line.

A seasoned leader, he currently oversees a dedicated crew of 23, ensuring the seamless operation of commerce in the Southeast. Senior Chief Wolfe, who resides in Jacksonville with his family and plans to retire in 2026, will share insights from his illustrious career and his transition plans to the civilian workforce.

See you on Wednesday!

Mike Best

2024 President

MEMBERSHIP COMPETITION

The membership contest is in full swing!

You can win part of our $1,500 Cash Prize!

Here's how it works:

Every new member sponsored is worth one point.

Corporate sponsorships are worth 1 ½ points.

If your sponsored new member signs up for club sponsorship within one month of their membership start date you will receive another point.

January - March winner - $250 CASH

Congratulations to Jepp Walter with 4 new Members, including one Corporate!

April - June winner will receive $250 CASH at the first meeting in July.

July - September winner will receive $250 CASH at the first meeting in October.

October - December winner will receive $250 CASH at the first meeting in January.

Overall winner will receive $500 CASH at the first meeting in January 2025.

MONTHLY GOLF OUTING

All spots for this month's golf outing have been filled. Players, be on the lookout for the pairings email to be sent later this week.

BEVERAGE TUB RAFFLE

Purchase your tickets now!

MEET A MEMBER

Join us for a Meet-A-Member on Thursday May 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, hosted by

Gloria Vinson from LANDCO Properties, Inc.

Location:

Florida Tackle & Gun Club

9010 San Jose Blvd

Jacksonville 32257

Tickets are $10 per person which will include hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine. Full bar will be open for purchase of other beverages.

All proceeds are to benefit The Vinson Foundation, Inc.

SBMC JUMBO SHRIMP OUTING

Please join us for another day of fun at the Jumbo Shrimp game on Sunday, May 19!

Doors open at 1pm, the game starts at 2:05pm against the Nashville Sounds.

The cost is $48 per person: food and non-alcoholic beverages will be served for the first 90 minutes along with a private server for beer and wine in the Skydeck!

Purchase your tickets online today before this event fills up!

If you have any questions, please contact Janessa Stanko at janessa@brandonstanko.com.

YAP GOLF UPDATE

Dear members of the Southside Business Men's Club,

This is Angelo Volpe, SBMC 2008 Past President, and this year's Youth Achiever Program (YAP) Crump Kirby Memorial Charity Golf Classic Chairman.

I, along with my co-chair SBMC Past President Jepp Walter, would like to invite you to the SBMC 29th Crump Kirby Memorial Youth Achiever GOLF CLASSIC, benefiting the Youth Achiever Scholarship Fund to be held on Monday, May 20th at The Golf Club at South Hampton @1:00 PM.

The net proceeds raised from this event will directly benefit the Southside Business Men's Club Charities, Inc for disbursement to high school seniors and college students looking for financial assistance to further their higher education. We give $5,000 scholarships annually to this great cause.

We are now ONE month out from our tournament, and we need hole sponsors for $175 and players at $125.00 per player which includes range balls, lunch, golf and a great BBQ dinner afterwards. We are also in need of major sponsors listed in our Sponsor Opportunity sheet. Be generous for the sake of our kids!

Go to www.sbmccharity.org/yap to register or email us at tourney@sbmcjax.com if you have any questions. All donations are tax deductible under our 501c (3) designation.

Sincerely,

Angelo Volpe

2024 Tournament Chairman

Click here to view this year's Charity Golf Flyer

Please click here if you are interested in Sponsorship Opportunities!

We are also in need of donations for our Silent Auction Items.

If you are interested in contributing an item, please click here for our Auction Contribution Form!

FISHING TRIP

This year's annual fishing trip out of Mayport is on

June 15.

$125 per person, but plan on providing your own lunch and drinks/beer, until we see how much we get in sponsorships.

We'd like to thank First Federal Bank for signing up for a $1000 sponsorship! This has enabled us to charge $125 as opposed to $150.

If you feel so inclined to be a beer or lunch sponsor, please let us know!

We now have the ability for you to pay for your spots, and forward the registration below to your friends, colleagues and family.

SBMC Fishing Trip

Please check with your friends, family & colleagues, and let me know if you want to go, and how many you will bring with you.

Past President Jepp Walter

jepp@marlintech.net

904-838-8400

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.

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