Club Newsletter October 15, 2023

Volume 89 Issue 98 | October 15, 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 Kevin Sosa of the Wounded Warrior Project, who will be speaking to us about the upcoming Halloween Trunk Or Treat.

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

Wow! What a weekend! Saturday, we had a wonderful turnout for the annual Car Show, this year at the Jacksonville Sports Car Museum. Many of our members attended and a lot of the potential community also supported the event. Way to go, Adam Canni!

Sunday, we had our annual Tailgate Party at the Jags/Colts game. Paul Bednar outdid himself with wonderful libations, and breakfast and lunch from Metro Diner. He and Alicia had both the dogs out for support (and playtime). If you missed the game, we won!! A great time was had by all, and this newsletter is late because we had a little too much fun. Richard Robinson of Pink Salt stepped in and made one killer Jag Juice and our DJ rocked the fairgrounds.

As far as our speaker this past week, Tim Gartner, owner of Fish Wier Brewery, shared his journey in building a first-class brewery in the Westside of Jacksonville. Tim chose that area because it was aligned with his mission; He wants to make connections, serve multiple people, and get involved with a neighborhood that needs some help. He saw the Edgewood area as a perfect fit.

Gartner went into detail about how beer was made, and the extensive process needed to keep everything clean and sterilized. He passed around some hops and flavoring pellets to everyone so we could taste some of the items that set his beer apart. He said yeast is the secret to the best beers.

His favorites are his Pale Ale's and Lager's, though he has many more available. He distributes many of his beers to local restaurants, and some to major retailers.

Next week, join us to hear Kevin Sosa with Wounded Warrior. He's going to give us a preview of Trunk-or-Treat (this Friday) and give us an overview of what services Wounded Warrior provides for our vets. Please join us, bring a guest, and don't forget your gift card donation for our club raffle. Get your business recognized. See you on Wednesday!

Respectfully,

Jeanne Maron

2023 President

ANNUAL SBMC CAR SHOW

Another awesome year for the SBMC Car Show! Thank you to our sponsors and everyone who came to show their support!

TAILGATE PARTY

We had a great time at this year's Tailgate Party! Thank you to all who attended and contributed!

PICKLEBALL

MONTHLY GOLF OUTING

This event is currently SOLD OUT! To get on the waiting list in case of cancelation, please email golf@smbcjax.com

If you know someone that would like to be kept informed on our future golf outings, please have them email secretary@sbmcjax.com to be added to the mailing list.

Join us for our monthly outing at Hidden Hills Golf Club!

Hidden Hills Offers You an Unforgettable Arnold Palmer Design.

The 6,892-yard public golf course at Hidden Hills Country Club was previously the site of the Greater Jacksonville Open, a tournament that eventually evolved into what is now the TPC Sawgrass. Among winners at our course were Gary Player, Tony Jacklin and Don January.

It’s now an Arnold Palmer Signature layout, known for its intriguing curves and contours and rolling fairways, a setting that you don’t often find in Florida. The fairways are lined with majestic pines and oaks; our lush greens have won a name for Hidden Hills in North Florida.

A lush setting of hills, ponds and pines awaits you.

Won't You Join Us?

When: Friday, October 20, 2023

Where: Hidden Hills Golf Club

3901 Monument Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225

First Tee Time: 9:30am - Four Tee Times Blocked Off

Cost: $56 plus tax, Seniors over 65 - $52 plus tax

Reserve Your Tee Time

You may reserve your tee time by contacting the SBMC Golf Chair Pipes Andrews at golf@sbmcjax.com. If you are registering for a foursome, please include the names of all your members.

Blind Draw

Looking forward to meeting you in person at the bar to collect your $5 for the blind draw.

Do you have a question about the event? Email golf@sbmcjax.com.

WOUNDED WARRIOR TRUNK OR TREAT

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 $20.

Get yours now before prices increase in 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.

2024 SMBC MEETINGS

Just Released:

For 2024 (as per requested by the majority of our surveyed membership), the Southside Business Men's Club will change their meetings to the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Season's 52! More info to follow.

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

Member Introductions

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)

Jay Cann

WOODY COOPER

(Sponsored by Jepp Walter, Marlin Technology)

Bob Ascher

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