Club Newsletter September 18, 2022

Volume 89 Issue 43 | September 18, 2022

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 Richard Nunn, The Morning Show Meteorologist.

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 and chicken .

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Last week we welcomed Kevin Carrico, Jacksonville City Council District Four. Carrico gave us an update on how things are looking, not only in Jax Southside’s 4th district, but in Jacksonville as a whole. His priorities are on quality of life and safety. Carrico mentioned that Ivy Road Park will be undergoing some much needed improvement, as well as his excitement on the recent opening (just last week) of the brand new Southside senior center off of Beach Blvd. There was also a short discussion on the pedestrian safety bill which is aimed to keep people safe and keep panhandling out of travel lanes of traffic. Things seem to be moving in a positive direction for Jacksonville!

We are entering the last quarter of the year which means we have a lot of great events coming up. Check the calendar and get signed up. (Annual Clay Shoot 9/23, this Friday, SBMC Car Show 10/22, Annual Jags Tailgate 10/23, Veterans Day float 11/11.)

This week we host Meteorologist Richard Nunn who will be giving us an update on this year’s hurricane season.

Jeff Volpe

2022 President

8th ANNUAL JROTC CHARITY CLAY SHOOT

Please join us on Friday, September 23 from 8:30am until 2:00pm to help raise funds to support Duval County JROTC Cadets fund their higher education.

Unlike other scholarship programs, awards are not exclusively for college and can be applied to any trade school or service academy of the cadets' choosing. We'll be joined by approximately 30 cadets from Riverside High, FKA Robert E Lee High School's Naval JROTC program who will be helping work the event.

Savage Bros Painting & Dunkin Donuts have renewed their commitments once again to present this event, and we look forward to many other returning sponsors and shooters.

Registration includes 100 targets, 12 or 20 gauge shells, BBQ lunch, and a VERY rewarding experience.

For more information, please contact Patrick Heatherington at [email protected]. For all sponsorship and shooter opportunities, please click here!

CAR SHOW

For more information and to register, click here!

JAGS TAILGATE PARTY

Join us for our Annual Jaguars Tailgate Party on October 23 from 9am-1pm! The Jags will be taking on the NY Giants! Tickets are on sale and can be purchased on the website for $25 or at the weekly meetings. If you are interested in purchasing game tickets they are an additional $65 and can also be purchased on the website.

This is always a great time that you won't want to miss!

Get your tickets today!

VETERAN'S DAY VOLUNTEERS

We are now looking for volunteers to work on our annual Veteran's Day Float for the Downtown Parade. Also, if you are a Veteran and are interested in riding on the float, there are spots available!

Please contact Mark Goldwich at [email protected]

FRED ALLISON SPEAK-EASY RAFFLE

So Here Is How We Play

Club members bring a bottle of their favorite spirits. They get recognized during the meetings. Meanwhile, club members and guest buy raffle tickets. Tickets are on sale now for $15.00 each. Act now and get yours today! The price of tickets goes up to $20.00 each in October and $25.00 in November.

Drawing to be held on November 16 and the payouts are as follows:

50% to First Place

30% to Second Place

20% to Third Place

Purchase your tickets now!

SAVE THE DATES

Mark your calendars for upcoming events this Fall!

Annual Clay Shoot - September 23
SBMC Car Show - October 22
Annual Jags Tailgate - October 23
Fred Allison Speakeasy Drawing - November 16
SBMC Holiday Party - December 10

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 Mark Geil at [email protected]. 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

Table Talks

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 Mark Geil to sign up!

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

Mark Geil at [email protected]

ATTENDANCE AWARD

Jeanne Maron

WOODY COOPER

Ken Petsch

Sponsor Spots Available!

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

[email protected]

CLICK ON EACH LOGO TO VISIT THE WEBSITE!

Special Thanks to Our Club Sponsors:

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