Club Newsletter January 8, 2023

Volume 89 Issue 58 | January 8, 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 SBMC Member Karen Mathis, Editor of the Jacksonville Daily Record.

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

Happy New Year! Thank you so much for putting your confidence in me to be your new leader. I will do my best to keep the ball rolling and help lift up our organization--to increase membership, be totally inclusive to all, produce great programs and socials, and encourage participation from everyone, whether it be on a committee or just as a volunteer.

Congratulations to the new officers and board! Our humblest gratitude to the wonderful past board and officers that gave 2022 a good run. Also, I'd be remiss not to mention the two major award recipients at the last meeting. Our 2022 Business Person of the Year is Rene Zook with Keller Williams Realty, and our 2022 Volunteer of the Year is Mike Slagle with Assign Commercial Group. Way to go!

We look forward to an exciting new year with our first speaker, Karen Brune Mathis, Editor, Jacksonville Daily Record. Karen always enlightens us with the business news of the city, as well as some of the special announcements that have just gone public. Join us to hear what is coming down the wire and consider bringing a potential member. Bring a door prize and get recognized. Our 91st year is going to rock!

Jeanne Maron

2023 President

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Attention Bankers!

As a standard operating procedure, the club is to request proposals for certain services on a periodic basis. We are now requesting proposals for banking services for the Club.

To propose, the service provider must be a member of the Club.

Please contact our Treasurer, Mark Wilkinson at [email protected] for details of the request for proposal for services.

Deadline for submission: January 31, 2023

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

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

Joe Lemire

WOODY COOPER

Bob Ascher

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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