Club Newsletter November 5, 2023

Volume 89 Issue 100 | November 5, 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 Steve Kelley, of Downtown Investment Authority.

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

Can you believe we are in November? How time flies when you are having fun. We did have fun at this last meeting. I hosted the annual Wine Tasting and Trivia and everyone in the room got into the competition. Four different wines were served, and everyone went away with some new wine knowledge.

We have so many programs still on the horizon so please don't get too jolly to participate. First up, we have our Veteran's Day Parade this Saturday. Even if you can't attend the parade, we could sure use your help assembling the float this Thursday at Ken Petsch's warehouse. Come after work and stay for a few hours. Ken promises munchies and drinks. See this newsletter for more info.

Also, we are gearing up for our Christmas Kids Shopping Day. This year, we raised enough money between the club and TPC volunteering to sponsor 41 children. Rene Zook is on the ball and has a large group of children from multiple agencies that would love to come. She said there are over 60 that could really be served but that is negotiable. If you'd like to sponsor a child (any amount will help), please go to our website and signup. The amount we are working toward is $150 per child. Let's see if we can raise the bar.

Speaking of bars, we have our final event of the year: our annual Holiday Party. AJ Richwine and Gloria Vinson has been hard at work putting together an amazing program with a DJ that performs as well, a beautiful buffet dinner, Cash bar (first drink is on the sponsors!), and more surprises. It is at the ALoft at Tapestry Park so if you want to dance into the wee hours of the morning, book a room now under our block. The party price is Only $75 per person and guests are encouraged to come. This too, may be registered for on the website. Invitations should arrive to your home by early this week.

Please join us this Wednesday as we host Steve Kelley, Downtown Investment Authority, when we will hear all about the changes with our downtown. Bring guests and door prizes and get you and your company recognized. Have a great week and we'll see you on Wednesday.

Respectfully,

Jeanne Maron

2023 President

GIFT CARD RAFFLE

Congratulations to the winners of our Gift Card Raffle!

1st Place: Mike Best (50% of the cards)

2nd Place: AJ Richwine (30% of the remaining cards)

3rd Place: Woody Sitterson (the last 20% of the cards)

Thank you to all who participated by donating gift cards and purchasing raffle tickets to support our club!

VETERANS DAY FLOAT

Please join us on Wednesday, November 8 at 5:00 pm at Apollo Packaging, Inc. as we assemble and decorate this year's parade float to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation.

We will have beverages and pizza on hand.

3001 Faye Road Jacksonville, FL 32226

Please contact Mark Goldwich at Mark@goldstaradjusters.com, or sign up at our meeting if you are able to help out for a few hours, or if you would like to march in the parade on Saturday, November 11.

MONTHLY GOLF OUTING

CHRISTMAS KIDS SHOPPING SPREE

The Christmas Kids Shopping Spree will be held on Saturday, December 2. We are in need of volunteers to assist with taking the kids around Target to do their shopping! This is always such a fun and rewarding experience and we hope you will be a part of it!

We will be meeting early that morning at the Target on San Jose Blvd (exact time to be confirmed soon).

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Rene Zook at 904-705-9038 or renezook@kw.com.

This year we have proudly committed to 41 kids!

However, if you are interested in voluntarily sponsoring an additional child, please feel free to donate $150 for one child or any donation amount you would like.

You can do so by clicking here!

HOLIDAY PARTY

Save the date!

Members will be receiving their mailed invitations soon, although all are welcome to join in on the fun!

2024 SMBC MEETINGS

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

Chuck Zitsman

Estate Publishing

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)

Penny Kievet

WOODY COOPER

(Sponsored by Jepp Walter, Marlin Technology)

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:

Platinum Level

Gold Level