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Issue 256 | November 24, 2024

The holiday season is upon us—a time for Thanksgiving gatherings with family, the excitement of Black Friday sales, and festive celebrations like our very own SBMC Holiday Party. These moments remind us of the many blessings in our lives and the joy of coming together as a community.

As we enjoy this special time of year, let's also embrace the spirit of gratitude and giving. One way we can make an impact is through the upcoming Christmas Kids Shopping Spree, where we'll have the opportunity to brighten the lives of children in need and spread holiday cheer.

A quick update: The deadline to purchase tickets for our SBMC Holiday Party has been extended to Tuesday, December 3rd! Don't miss your chance to join us for an unforgettable evening of fun and fellowship, all while supporting the children we serve through this wonderful tradition.

Let's make this holiday season a time of celebration, kindness, and giving back. Together, we can spread joy and make a difference.

Wishing you and your families a blessed holiday season,

Mike Best

2024 President

**IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT**

While our final meeting of the year on December 11 will be held at San Jose Country Club,

we have exciting news for 2025 luncheons!

Our first meeting on January 8, 2025 will be a special evening dinner at Maggiano's in the Town Center.

The cost for this dinner will be $41 for cash payments and $43 for credit card payments. There will be no extra charge for Non-Members at this special meeting. Details on time to follow.

Bring the family!

This will be our new venue for 2025, with our regular luncheons resuming on January 22 and held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at the lower costs of:

Member Cash Payments: $35

Member Credit Card Payments: $38

Non-Member Payments: $48

To help us provide the venue with an accurate headcount and to save on costs, please consider pre-registering by the Monday before each luncheon.

Next Meeting

On Wednesday, December 11, we welcome Dr. Christopher Bernier, Superintendent of Duval County Public Schools.

December 25: No Meeting in observance of Christmas

Click here to pre-register!

To have your New Membership featured in our upcoming newsletters, make sure to attend one of our regular luncheons to have your FREE headshot taken by Mark Geil!

Our website has been redesigned! Check it out by clicking the link below!

When logging into your profile for the first time, you will have to use the “Lost Password” link to reset your password.

https://www.sbmcjax.com

VOTE FOR 2025 SLATE OF OFFICERS

Don't miss our regular meeting on December 11! During this very important meeting, we will vote on our 2025 Officers and Board Members. Please make sure to attend and cast your vote.

Below is your current Slate of Officers.

2025 SLATE OF OFFICERS

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT:

KEN PETSCH

1^ST VICE PRESIDENT:

MARK GEIL

2^ND VICE PRESIDENT:

MIKE SLAGLE

3^RD VICE PRESIDENT:

ADAM CANNI

4^TH VICE PRESIDENT:

WAYNE BAKER

SERGEANT AT ARMS:

CHRIS BAGLEY

TREASURER:

SHELA STALLINGS

BOARD OF GOVERNERS

THREE YEAR TERM:

JANESSA STANKO

STEVE DESORBO

BEN LACEY

TWO YEAR TERM:

GLORIA VINSON (REPLACING SHELA STALLINGS)

KASANDRA CONNATSER (REPLACING CHRIS BAGLEY)

ONE YEAR TERM:

NICK CASTANEDA

RENE ZOOK (REPLACING REGENT DUCAS)

LIVE MEETING AUCTIONS

There is only ONE meeting left this year! Please consider donating "gifty" items at our final meeting in December so members and guests can do some of their Holiday shopping and raise money for the club at the same time.

SBMC FALL GIFT CARD RAFFLE

Don't forget to bring in your Gift Card donations to sweeten the pot and be recognized during the meetings!

Purchase your Raffle Tickets today at the low cost of $15 for your chance to win!

We have decided to extend the drawing to be held on December 7 at our Annual Holiday Party!

The funds will go directly to benefit the Southside Business Men’s Club.

How to Donate and Play:

Club members bring in a GIFT CARD to donate for the raffle with a value of their choice, to their favorite place/restaurant (i.e. Starbucks, AMC, Amazon, Olive Garden, Publix, etc.). The club member gets recognized during the meetings. Meanwhile, club members and guest can buy raffle tickets.

Drawing to be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

TWO winners will be announced:

First Place: First pick - One-half of all donated gift cards.

Second Place: Second pick – Remaining balance of all donated gift cards.

You do not have to be present to win.

ANNUAL SBMC HOLIDAY PARTY

Have you purchased your tickets to our Annual Holiday Party?

We have extended the deadline for ticket purchases to December 3.

Click here to purchase yours today! You won't want to miss out on all the fun!

Enjoy our open bar with complimentary drinks, generously provided by Matt Carlucci from State Farm and Michael Best from Tech Support Jacksonville!

Feast on delicious desserts provided by Wayne Baker from The ARCO Group!

Have some fun in a Photo Booth provided by Diane Ackerman from Dumpster Crushr of Florida!

Get in the spirit with perfectly themed decorations provided by Adam Canni from Wraps Direct!

For those looking to extend their game play, additional chips will be available for credit card purchase, with all proceeds supporting our Christmas Kids Shopping Spree and other fundraisers. Join us for a chance to play, win, and make a difference! Each attendee will receive a raffle ticket at the door, with opportunities to win additional tickets through game play. Prizes generously donated by local businesses await our lucky winners!

BE SAFE! PLEASE CONSIDER BOOKING A HOTEL ROOM FOR AFTER THE HOLIDAY PARTY

Please see below to start booking all reservations:

Group’s Date: December 7 – 8, 2024

Booking Link: Southside Business Men’s Club Booking Link

Group Code: G-SSBM

Reservation Phone: 1 (800) 596-3685

Cutoff Date to Book Reservations: Friday, November 22, 2024

Check-In: 3:00PM or After

Check-Out: 12:00PM or Before

Parking: Complimentary

Breakfast: Complimentary

Hotel’s Reservation Website:

Hyatt Place Jacksonville St. Johns Town Center Reservation Website

Reservation Changes or Cancellations:

gabriela.miranda@hyatt.com or ciara.arcilla@hyatt.com

Please, do not hesitate to contact Diane Ackerman at diane@mydumpstercrushr.com if you have any questions or need assistance.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY KIDS SHOPPING SPREE

🎁 We are getting closer to our Annual Holiday Children's Shopping Spree on December 14th from 6:30 AM to 9 AM at the Mandarin Target! This heartwarming event aims to bring holiday joy to children from organizations in our Local Jacksonville community. 🎁❤️

We're reaching out to compassionate sponsors like you to help ensure that every child has a magical holiday experience. Your support will make a significant difference in their lives, filling the season with love and joy.

All donations are welcome because every bit helps!

To sign up for volunteering and/or donations and sponsorship please click here!

If your company has a matching gift program for donations, we'd be happy to provide any documentation needed to maximize your impact. Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a difference! 🌟 #SponsorshipOpportunity #HolidayJoy #MakeADifference #SSBMC