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Volume 89 Issue 98 | October 22, 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 Brent Martineau, Sports Director for Action News Jax.



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

This week at our club meeting, we heard Kevin Sosa, Alumni Manager of Wounded Warrior. Sosa is in charge of the yearly Trunk-or-Treat, as well as other support programs.


His background and service to our country is vast. He joined the US Army at the age of 18 and served three combat tours in Iraq as a combat engineer until his medical retirement in 2013, nine years later. During Sergeant Sosa's combat tours, he was in the proximity of many IED blasts. These explosions are the underlying reason for his brain injury and today suffers from severe post-traumatic stress disorder.

He received five Commendation Medals, two Good Conduct Medals, the National Defense Service Medal, and many others for his heroic service.


Sosa told us about his work at Wounded Warrior and how honored he is to be paid to do what he loves. He supports his fellow veterans and works to make a difference in their lives.


Following his talk, our experience this past Friday at this year's Trunk-or-Treat was rewarding and fun. We handed out candy as well as engaged with the children with our putting green. They were all appreciative and adorable. What a great experience for the kids...and for us. I want to give a huge shout out to Wayne Baker for chairing, decorating and setting up the tent, coordinating a great group of volunteers.


Please join us this week as we hear from Brent Martineau, Action Sports Jax-Action News, who will speak on our beloved Jags and the sports scene in Jax. Please bring a guest and a door prize and get recognized. This will be a great meeting to show off our club. Have a great week!




Respectfully,

Jeanne Maron

2023 President

CHRISTMAS KIDS SHOPPING SPREE

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Our Annual Christmas Kids shopping day is on Saturday, December 2nd at 6:30am. 


This is one of our favorite events when we work with needy children to shop for their families with our generous gift of $150 per child. 


This year, our hard-earned contributions from our TPC volunteering will enhance our outreach capability to help over 40 children to buy presents.


Please sign up at the next meeting to be a volunteer for this program.

HOLIDAY PARTY

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Save the date! 



Our Holiday Party this year will be held at ALoft at Tapestry Park, Friday, December 8th. Invitations are going out soon!

GIFT CARD RAFFLE

  Our Fall Gift Card Raffle drawing will be held on Wednesday, November 1. Club members please bring in a Gift Card to donate for the raffle with a value and place of your choice and get recognized at our regular meetings!


Tickets are on sale now online or at our weekly meetings for $20.


Get yours now before prices increase in October!

MEMBERSHIP SPONSORHIP CONTEST

We are pleased to announce our 2023 Member Sponsorship Contest, where you have the chance to win cash prizes while helping our civic club grow. Join us in this exciting opportunity to expand our reach and make a positive impact on our community.


Here are the key details of the contest:


1. Contest Duration:

The contest will run from Wednesday, May 17th, until October 31st. The winners will be announced at the November 1st meeting.


2. Cash Prizes:

There are two cash prizes up for grabs:


  a) Most New Members Sponsored:

   The member who sponsors the highest number of new members will win $300. To qualify for this prize, a minimum of 3 new members must be sponsored. Corporate sponsorships will be counted as one new member.


  b) Cash Drawing:

With each new member who joins during the contest period, the sponsor will receive a ticket for a chance to win $500 in our cash drawing. Sponsor 2 members? Earn 2 tickets. Sponsor 3 members? Earn 3 tickets. For every new corporate member who joins, the sponsor will receive 2 chances to win. The more members you sponsor, the higher your chances of winning the cash prize!


3. Qualification Criteria:

New members must submit their membership applications with first-year dues paid in advance before October 31st for sponsor is eligible for the cash prizes.


Join us in this Member Sponsorship Contest, and together, let's work towards a stronger and more engaged civic club.

2024 SMBC MEETINGS

Just Released:

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
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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

Table Talks

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)



Clyde Knowles




WOODY COOPER

(Sponsored by Jepp Walter, Marlin Technology)


Tim Buchanan



















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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