Club Newsletter May 2, 2021

Volume 87 Issue 72 | May 2, 2021

Jacksonville Florida's Oldest Business and Civic Organization Founded in 1932

UPCOMING PROGRAM

This week we welcome Jamal Sowell, President and CEO of Enterprise Florida as he speaks to us about growing businesses.

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

Our weekly meeting venue is now The Doubletree on The Riverfront: 1201 Riverplace Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207

If you would like to have a vegetarian or gluten-free option, please contact Janessa Timpone at 347-902-4196 by the Tuesday prior to each meeting.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Last week we welcomed 25 year Navy veteran and retired Captain Daniel Bean. Mr. Bean serves on many boards in the Jacksonville community. He briefly touched on his involvement with K9’s For Warriors and its' partnership with Firewatch, a program that pairs veterans with a “watch stander” mentor and works on healing veterans with PTSD. K9’s For Warriors also

hopes to eventually branch out to serve others in need outside of the veteran community, and eventually serve other organizations like Rethreaded.

Mr. Bean is also the president of the Jacksonville Historic Naval Ship Association. He gave us an update on the eleven year to date process on what is going on with trying to bring the U.S.S. Orleck to Jacksonville, its current condition, and if the costs involved with running a floating museum are feasible. There was some skepticism on trying to do this during COVID and if the public would support it. From the reaction we found at our meeting, we would!

If you haven't gotten it already, you should be receiving the next edition of the SBMC Connector. If you aren't receiving your mailings, please update your mailing address on the club's website and with Steve Kaufman at results@sjkpr.com.

I look forward to seeing everyone this Wednesday when Jamal Sowell of Enterprise Florida is going to speak. Hopefully we will all learn on how to grow our businesses, especially during these times. One last thing; Congratulations to our President and Sergeant at Arms on their wedding this weekend!

Jeff Volpe

2021 1st Vice President

GET INVOLVED

Are you interested in volunteering for one of the many fun and amazing events we hold each year? We have slots available across the board for those who are interested in becoming a Chairperson, Co-Chair or just participating! Just let any one of our 2021 Officers know and they will direct you to the best contact for the event of your choice.

MONTHLY GOLF OUTING

If you know someone that would like to be kept informed on our future golf outings, please have them email secretary@sbmcjax.com to be added to the mailing list.

Join us for our monthly Golf Outing at Eagle Landing Golf Club!

The 7,037 yard Clyde Johnston design weaves through the Florida landscape and takes on a vintage feel as he incorporates several of the classic design holes from around the world into the par-72 layout.

Johnston’s philosophy in designing a Club course remains the same as his other courses; begin each nine relatively easy and progressively get harder. The Eagle Landing course offers six sets of tees, from championship to youth tees, allowing the course to play as easy or as difficult as desired. Johnston’s previous designs in northeast Florida include Eagle Harbor Golf Club, St. Johns Golf & Country Club, and Jacksonville Golf & Country Club.

Won't You Join Us?

When: Friday, May 21, 2021

Where: Eagle Landing Golf Club

3973 Eagle Landing Parkway

Orange Park, FL 32065-2641

First Tee Time: 8:30am

Cost: $48 and includes breakfast, lunch, cart fees & range balls.

This year, we will have monthly golf sponsoring opportunities as well! Contact Mark Geil to sign up!

Reserve Your Tee Time

You may reserve your tee time by contacting the SBMC Golf Chair Mark Geil at golf@sbmcjax.com. If you are registering for a foursome, please include the names of all your members.

Blind Draw

Looking forward to meeting you in person at the bar to collect your $5 for the blind draw.

Do you have a question about the event? Email golf@sbmcjax.com.

FISHING TRIP

Our Annual Fishing Trip will be held on July 10th. Act quickly, as this is a popular event that fills up fast and only 45 spots are available!

Tickets are $100 each and include bait, tackle, crew to take care of us, a boxed lunch, water, soft drinks and BEER all day!

Lunch and Beer sponsor spots are available, see Jepp Walter for details!

Purchase your tickets today: Southside Business Men's Club » Event

2021 YOUTH ACHIEVER CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC

One of the favorite events of the year is back!

The Youth Achiever Charity Golf Classic will be held this year on June 21st at the Golf Club at South Hampton.

The cost for golfers - $100

The cost to be a hole sponsor - $150

Partial or full lunch and dinner spots available!

For more information, visit our website

www.sbmccharity.org/yap

Or reserve your spot today: Southside Business Men's Club » Event

VIRTUAL SBMC MEETINGS

Did you know? You can attend meetings anywhere!!

We have now added a Virtual Meeting option for our weekly meetings! If you can't make it to our regular Wednesday luncheons, please consider joining us virtually. There is no cost to tune in, however you will need to email virtual@sbmcjax.com in order to receive the link for the virtual meeting.

OUR MISSION

The purpose of this organization is to promote the Civic, Economic and Social Improvement of Greater Jacksonville.

THIS WEEK'S SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER

Abby Dungey

New York Life

Attendance Award