Club Newsletter March 26, 2023

Volume 89 Issue 69 | March 26, 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 Ernest Hamilton, Regional Executive Director of the Children's Home Society.

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

What a great meeting (and a great turnout)! We had Mike Balanky of Chase Properties share with us many of his development projects going on in Jacksonville, as well as some other major projects underway.

Balanky is a true Jacksonville native and worked odd jobs in his youth from the age of 12. He created Truck Options as his first major business, then sold it when the time was right and moved on to being a major player in the real estate market.

He bought property at Touchton and Southside Blvd, and spent nine months seeking support from neighbors, other investors, and the city, to create a major High-Density Mixed-Use Development. Publix is the major anchor there.

He also developed the area around the Kings Avenue parking garage, the Southbank of Jax with high-rise condos, some downtown locations, and more. The list goes on. He also shared some other projects in the works by others and told us about how politicians have played games or stopped construction on development projects awarded to outside developers, which made them walk (or run) away from our city.

In addition, Balanky told us about the $4.5 billion worth of development planned for the downtown area. He added that time is our biggest resource. We are ready now and the government has learned and agreed to stay out of development once they give the go-ahead.

He said that incentives are an investment. They attract developers, and that, in return, increase ad-valorem taxes in the future.

Join us this week as we hear from Ernest (Ernie) Hamilton, area director of Children's Home Society of Florida. He will share with us about all the great programs CHS has to help keep families safe and together. CHS is one of the largest players in the foster care and adoption arena. Don't forget to sign up for our Social Action Day at the CHS campus to take place on April 1st. This is only an 8am-Noon commitment and will allow us the opportunity to help tidy up their campus and work together on a project. Please see the article in this newsletter to learn how to sign up.

Have a great week and please bring a guest to our next meeting to share our great club!

Respectfully,

Jeanne Maron

2023 President

CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY VOLUNTEERS

We are in need of volunteers for our April 1st Volunteer Day at Children's Home Society of Florida Spring Park Road campus. We are meeting from 8am-Noon, and will be working with their volunteer board, some boy scouts, and anyone from our organization that is willing to help out.

Please bring yard tools with you to assist with their light yard work. Any questions, please contact Wayne Baker at wayne.baker@arcogroup.com

SBMC JUMBO SHRIMP OUTING

Join SBMC with your family and friends for an exciting evening at the Jumbo Shrimp game on

Saturday May 13!

Tickets are $32 per person ages 4+, and are located in the covered section on the 3rd base line. Tickets include unlimited hotdogs, burgers, chips, and dessert. Doors open at 5:30 and food will be served until 7pm. Tickets are available online or can be paid at the weekly meetings.

YAP GOLF TOURNAMENT

Join us for the Annual Crump Kirby Charity Golf Classic!

All proceeds benefit the Youth Achiever Program Scholarship Fund.

Monday, May 15, 2023

The Golf Club at South Hampton

11am Registration

11:30am Boxed Lunch

BBQ Dinner by South Hampton Golf Club

12:30pm Shotgun Start

Take advantage of the "ULTIMATE PACKAGE"

$600 gives you a foursome and hole sponsorship!

Have your name or business recognized on the TEE and on the WEB. Become a Charitable Hole Sponsor for only $150!

Individual Players $125

For more information contact Angelo Volpe at angelo@volpemanagement.com or to sign up click HERE!

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

Mike Best

Tech Support Jax

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

ATTENDANCE AWARD

Angela Washington

WOODY COOPER

Hal Smith

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:

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