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Issue 257 | December 1, 2024

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I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with friends, family, and great food—I know I certainly did!


Now, let's keep the festivities going! This Saturday is our Annual Holiday Party, and it's shaping up to be an event to remember. If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, please visit our website to secure your spot. Don't miss out on an evening of fun, games, and holiday cheer! 🎁


Quick Reminder:



There is no meeting this week, so take a breather and gear up for the celebration. 

Mike Best

2024 President

ANNUAL SBMC HOLIDAY PARTY

The event you have been waiting for all year is just around the corner! Don't miss out on the fun, festivities and the enjoyment of spending time with friends and family. This is your time to let loose and celebrate all the hard work you've done throughout the year. Purchase your tickets at any time up until the day of!


Click here to purchase yours today!

 Check out what we have planned for your entertainment:

Cocktails:


Starting at 6:00pm OPEN BAR to 10:00pm

  We will have two bartenders dedicated to us all night!


Appetizers:


Starting at 6:30pm to 9:00pm

  Spinach & Artichoke Dip

  Charcuterie Display

Assorted Mini Sliders (Chicken, Meatballs, and Pulled Pork)

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

Coconut Shrimp

Spanakopita

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Beef Empanadas

Ham & Cheese Herb Puff Pastry Pinwheels


Desserts:


9:00pm – 10pm


  Assorted Petite Dessert Bars & Cake


Meet and Greet at 6:00pm


For those who would like to smoke, there will be cocktail tables with a lake view directly outside of the Credenza Room.


Casino Tables are open from 6:30pm to 9:30pm


Raffle Drawing starts at 9:45pm


The party ends promptly at 10:00pm


Raffles items include the following:


1.      Hyatt Place – 2 nights including breakfast at this location

2.      Alhambra Show – 2 tickets including dinner $150 value

3.      Rustic 21 Bristro- Brazilian/European Cuisine $100 value

4.      ReSpa – massage and assortment of goodies $300value

5.      Bodyworksbyash- 60-minute Custom Massage $100 value

6.      RT Raves – portable inflatable venue $300 value

7.      Turemic Beauty Care- Classic Facial $125 value

8.      The Gifted Cork- wine, food and gifts $75 value

9.      The Gifted Cork- wine, food and gifts $75 value

10.   Pink Salt – dinner for two (waiting on gift card

11.   Harley Davidson – Confetti Highball Set and B&S Thermos $125 value

12. Hoch-Made Designs - Custom Holiday tray table $75.00


Dress your BEST and join us for a fabulous fun evening!
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.


**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


1ST VICE PRESIDENT:        


MARK GEIL


2ND VICE PRESIDENT:  

      

MIKE SLAGLE


3RD VICE PRESIDENT:   

    

ADAM CANNI


4TH 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 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

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 - $250 CASH


Congratulations to Ken Petsch and Angelo Volpe who tied with one Corporate each!

 

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.




2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS




DECEMBER 7: ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY AND GIFT CARD RAFFLE DRAWING


DECEMBER 14: HOLIDAY KIDS SHOPPING SPREE


SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER

Wayne Baker

The ARCO Group


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

Wayne Baker at Sgtatarms@sbmcjax.com


GENE BUSHOR MEMORIAL ATTENDANCE AWARD

(Sponsored by A.J. Richwine, Market Point Advisors)


Amy Huffman



WOODY COOPER

(Sponsored by Jepp Walter, Marlin Technology & Patrick Heatherington, Synovus Bank)



Tim Buchanan



Sponsor Spots Available!



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

3rdvp@sbmcjax.com


CLICK ON EACH LOGO TO VISIT THE WEBSITE!


Special Thanks to Our Club Sponsors:

PLATINUM SPONSORS



GOLD SPONSORS