Club Newsletter January 14, 2024

Volume 90 Issue 10 | January 21, 2024

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 Matthew Chang, Founder of Chang Industrial, an engineering firm with a focus on transformational technology and autonomous systems.

Click here to pre-register!

To view future Guest Speakers and Events, please visit our Upcoming Events Calendar.

Join us for our meetings at Seasons 52 in the Town Center.

Meetings are held every second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

Save money by pre-registering: click here!

For vegetarian option, please contact Wayne Baker prior to the luncheon at Sgtatarms@sbmcjax.com or 904-251-4062.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Happy New Year, and greetings as your new SBMC President for 2024!

For those who may not yet know me, my name is Michael Best. My journey with SBMC began in 2015, and since then, I've taken on various roles including board of governors member, Sergeant at Arms, and climbing through the ranks of VP to now proudly serve as your President. My involvement has spanned every facet of our organization, and it's a true privilege to lead SBMC this year.

I'd like to extend my gratitude to Jeanne Maron for her exceptional leadership last year. Her dedication has rightfully earned her the position of Chairman of the Board.

A big thank you goes out to my leadership team for this term: 1st VP Ken Petsch, 2nd VP Mark Geil, 3rd VP Mike Slagle, 4th VP Adam Canni, Sergeant at Arms Wayne Baker, and Treasurer AJ Richwine. Their leadership and commitment in these initial weeks have been outstanding.

This year promises an infusion of vibrant energy and creative initiatives, aimed at both expanding our membership base and enriching the experience for our current members. Our calendar is packed with engaging activities - from casual hangouts and bowling evenings to pickleball and sports event nights. Experience the camaraderie at our 'meet-a-member' events, enjoy dinner and a show at Alhambra Theatre, and don't miss our festive Holiday Party.

We're also excited about our lineup of fundraising events including volunteering at the TPC, a golf tournament, a skeet shooting competition, and a BBQ, all of which support our causes. Additionally, we have our scholarship awards ceremony, first responder luncheon and one of our most well attended events, the Christmas Kids Shopping Spree among many other opportunities to connect, meet new people, and actively engage with our community. There's something for everyone, and these events are fantastic ways to get involved and make a difference.

We're also excited about our new meeting venue at Seasons 52, where the food and desserts are a delight! If it's been a while since you last attended a meeting, I warmly invite you to join us at our upcoming meeting on January 24th. Let's make this year a remarkable one together!

Michael Best

2024 President

2024 SMBC MEETINGS

For 2024, we have changed our meeting location and reduced the number of meetings each month. We will meet the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Season's 52 at Town Center! We look forward to a hot buffet each meeting and lots of great speakers and networking. Please mark your calendar!

MONTHLY GOLF OUTING

We have two spots available for our golf outing this Friday! If you would like to claim them, please contact Angelo Volpe at golf@sbmcjax.com or 904-891-8032 no later than Tuesday, January 23.

TPC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Important Reminder:

We are once again volunteering as a club at TPC this March. You can go on the SBMC calendar now to get more information and to sign up for shifts. You may also bring a spouse or friend to help. This activity raises a lot of funds for our charities. Join the fun!

FUTURE SBMC EVENTS

Join us for a night out at the Alhambra Dinner Theatre and Dining!

The show is Million Dollar Quartet - Musical and dramatizes the 1956 real-life jam session of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Johnny Cash. This show includes songs like Blue Suede Shoes, Great Balls of Fire, Who Do You Love, and Folsom Prison Blues.

This exciting event will be on Friday, February 9 at 6pm. There are 30 seats reserved and only 8 remaining so make sure to reserve yours today!

Tickets are $75 for the dinner and show, this includes tax and gratuity. Tickets can be purchased on our website by clicking here!

Come join fellow SBMC members along with friends and family on Saturday, March 23 for a Club Social at one of the coolest sporting events in Jacksonville.

We will be hosting a happy hour starting at 6:00pm on our own private party deck. Complimentary beer, wine and select spirits as well as soft drinks are included along with a seat located in the lower bowl close to the action.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

Cookie Sponsor: Bob Ascher with Guardian Realty

Cocktail Napkin Sponsor: TC Federal Bank

This is going to be a fun event for family, friends, and co-workers that you won't want to miss!

Click here to purchase yours online today!

MEET A MEMBER

Join us for a Meet-A-Member on Thursday May 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, hosted by

Gloria Vinson from LANDCO Properties, Inc.

Location:

Florida Tackle & Gun Club

9010 San Jose Blvd

Jacksonville 32257

Tickets are $10 per person which will include hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine. Full bar will be open for purchase of other beverages.

All proceeds are to benefit The Vinson Foundation, Inc.

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.

If you would like to sign up and reserve a future meeting date, please email SBMC Sergeant-at-Arms Wayne Baker at Sgtatarms@sbmcjax.com. You can also sign-up at the registration table during our Wednesday meetings.