Volume 89 Issue 66 | March 5, 2023

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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.
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UPCOMING PROGRAM




This week we welcome Greg Evans, District Two Secretary of the Florida Department of Transportation.



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

It was nice to take a break from politicians and hear a different perspective from AG Gancarski, a local journalist. He gave us his view on the upcoming election. He spoke a lot on the mayoral race.


He felt that Donna Deegan will take the majority votes for the Democrats, and most likely run against Daniel Davis. Most of the Republican voters are switching to Davis as they know he is the frontrunner. He said that Davis has primarily been attacking LeAnna Cumber. Davis will need to segment his message to gain all the Republicans. Deegan on the other hand, tends to have thin skin. He feels the final race will be a dirty one. Gancarski said he doesn't think Deegan has the ammunition to take home the entire race. She is "untested and unprepared". Deegan is at 37% and Davis is at 20%, according to the University of North Florida polling.

Examining the other races, he said the Property Appraiser will most likely be Joyce Morgan, polling at 43%. In the At Large race, Terrence Freeman is in the lead. In Group 2, Ron Salem and Josh Hicks are in a dead heat.

Group 5, Gancarski picks Chris Miller. Group 11, he thinks Ramon Day will emerge.


In District 5, he said Joe Carlucci is getting most of the endorsements, but a newcomer, Morgan Roberts, a San Marco businesswoman, is starting to get some leverage.


For District 7 which is a newly organized area of white Democrats (formerly primarily black), it is a vicious race. He felt that Jimmy Paluso and Joseph Hogan will have a run-off. Phillips, another candidate and the current owner of Folio, has been slanting his publication to his own election.


Finally, he feels Alberta Hipps and Rahman Johnson, District 14, will take the majority of the votes and will probably go into a runoff.


No matter which way you lean, vote on March 21st.


This Wednesday, we will hear from Greg Evans with the Florida Department of Transportation. It's always interesting to see what's in the future for our roads and for the safety of our transportation systems. Please join us and bring a guest. We worked our TPC shifts around our meeting so everyone could attend. Hope to see you there!


Respectfully,

Jeanne Maron

2023 President

PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP VOLUNTEERS

We are in need of volunteers for this year's Players Championship! This is your chance to give back and also have fun!


Players Championship Sign Up – General Information


  • A shift is usually about 7-8 hours long; we always give one longer break (with lunch) and smaller ones in-between whenever each individual may need one. Each volunteer is different so some people might take more breaks than others. We want everyone strong and healthy.

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  • Obviously, the lunch break might not be right at lunch time since we are feeding the general public at the golf course so most stands will be busy at that time. We will need all hands on deck. 


  • Close time does depend on the golfers. The concession stands close 30 minutes after the players go by. So, on Saturday and Sunday the stands will be closing a little earlier since all golfers will play off of #1.  While other days they play off of #1 and #10.


  • Close time is usually between 5-6:30pm. That is a good estimate. 

   

  • Dress Code White Polos with Khaki shorts/skirts/pants
  •  I will have information on where to park and get the bus to the course a little closer to event dates.


URGENT: Our needs are for day captains and workers, so please sign up and if you are bringing a family member or friend to work, please let us know if they are under 21 years of age. No one under 16 is allowed to work. Please sign up online on sbmcjax.com. 


Coordinators: 

Angelo Volpe 904-891-8032 angelo@volpemanagement.com


Ken Petsch 904-237-2974

ken@apollopackaging.com

 

You will get some limited times during breaks and lunch to see the golfers around the 16th and 17th greens. This is where the tournament is usually won or lost.

MEET A MEMBER

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Come get your Irish on with the members and vendors of SBMC!

Enjoy great food and beverages sponsored by Matt Vallez of Florida Forklift Supply.


All proceeds will be donated to the Christmas Kid's Shopping Spree.


We will meet at 5:30pm on March 16 at Florida Forklift Supply, located at 5080 West Beaver Street. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased on our website here or at our weekly luncheon.

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

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
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Check out our photo gallery for pictures from our meetings and events!

Click here to view!
 
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SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER

Regent Ducas

Power Web Videos


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




Jerry Bussell




WOODY COOPER



Chuck Zitsman














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

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Special Thanks to Our Club Sponsors:


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