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Issue 231 | June 2, 2024

This coming week, there will be no meeting. As you know, our meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. This means we will have two consecutive weeks off. Have a great week, and see you on the 12th!

I have been an early adopter of ChatGPT and use it regularly. There are limitless opportunities to use it so here is another:

Mike: Show me the list in the order of number of employees in descending order.

ChatGPT: Here is the list of the top 10 businesses located on the Southside of Jacksonville, Florida, ordered by the number of employees in descending order:

1. **Florida Blue (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida)**

- Approximate Number of Employees: 10,000+

2. **Deutsche Bank**

- Approximate Number of Employees: 2,000+

3. **Fidelity National Information Services (FIS)**

- Approximate Number of Employees: 2,000+

4. **Mayo Clinic**

- Approximate Number of Employees: 6,400 (Note: Mayo Clinic has varying employee numbers, but for the Southside Jacksonville location, this is an approximate figure)

5. **Fanatics, Inc.**

- Approximate Number of Employees: 1,500+

6. **Black Knight, Inc.**

- Approximate Number of Employees: 1,200+

7. **Southeastern Grocers**

- Approximate Number of Employees: 1,000+

8. **Crowley Maritime Corporation**

- Approximate Number of Employees: 800+

9. **Rayonier Advanced Materials**

- Approximate Number of Employees: 500+

10. **Web.com**

- Approximate Number of Employees: 400+

These employee figures are estimates and can vary based on the latest data and organizational changes. I would love to hear your feedback on its accuracy.

Mike Best

2024 President

We're excited to announce that our meetings this year will be held at the San Jose Country Club!

Location: 7529 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville FL 32217

(Opposite Bolles High School)

Each meeting will feature a delicious hot buffet, engaging speakers, and excellent networking opportunities.

To help us provide the venue with an accurate headcount and to save on costs, please consider pre-registering by the Monday before each luncheon.

Next Meeting

On June 12, we welcome Rich Mantei with the Attorney General's Office of Statewide Prosecution to discuss the current state of crime in Florida.

Click here to pre-register!

JUNE SBMC GOLF OUTING

When: Friday, June 21, 2024

Where: Stillwater Golf & Country Club

1188 Stillwater Blvd., St. Johns, FL 32259

(904) 837-8153

The ideal combination of relaxed elegance coupled with manicured perfection, Stillwater Golf and Country Club offers a first-class golf experience that keeps with the rich tradition of the game. This Golf Course is the first course constructed in Northeast Florida in more than 10 years! Stillwater Golf and Country Club is a must-play for all that cherish the game. A semi-private Club that is one of the most enjoyable and respected in the area, Stillwater is open to all who care to experience a world-class Golf Course.

The Golf Course was designed by Master Golf Course Architect Bobby Weed, who is well known for projects such as Grove XXIII (owned by Michael Jordan), The Olde Farm Golf Club, Medalist Golf Club, and Ponte Vedra Inn and Club. The course features a practice facility with Top Tracer Technology.

For more information on Stillwater and directions to the course go to https://www.stillwatergcc.com

Tee Times: 10:30, 10:40, 10:50, 11:00 and 11:10 am

Cost: $49.00 + tax (this is an amazing deal for this caliber of golf course and is a must play)

Book your foursome today at golf@sbmcjax.com.

SBMC Monthly Golf Outings Rules

BLIND DRAW WITH CAPTAIN’S CHOICE TEE SHOT

Here is how this format will work:

Everyone throws in $5.00 to the pot.

Captain’s choice on each tee shot on par 4s AND on tee shot and 2nd shot on par 5s.

After the tee shot selection is made, each player plays his/her own ball all the way through the hole.

Pick up after a gross triple bogey.

No handicaps. The winning foursome wins 60% of the pot, 2nd place gets 40%.

The group with whom you are playing will not be your team for prizes; you will find out who the other 3 members of your team are AFTER the round is played.

Teams will be chosen by a blind draw after the round is completed, scores will be added and totaled, and then winners will be announced.

So if you are thinking of giving someone a putt a tad longer than “in the leather”, remember, he/she might not be part of your team.

We can gather at the Toptracer facility on site post our golf outing or at Hurricane Grill & Wings at 3055 CR210 right after your round to submit your score card so the teams can be selected for prizes.

Enjoy!

June 15

This year's annual fishing trip out of Mayport is on June 15, but as this is always a popular event, and as happens most times, it is SOLD OUT!

However, things change for people, and usually EVERY year, someone backs out at the last minute for things that pop up unexpectedly.

That being said, if you are interested in going on the ‘waiting list’ please email Jepp@marlintech.net and let him know.

We would also like to thank First Federal Bank for being a $1000 sponsor for the trip. This enabled us to drop the price down from $150 to $125. Greatly appreciated.

The membership contest is in full swing!

You can win part of our $1,500 Cash Prize!

Here's how it works:

Every new member sponsored is worth one point.

Corporate sponsorships are worth 1 ½ points.

If your sponsored new member signs up for club sponsorship within one month of their membership start date you will receive another point.

January - March winner - $250 CASH

Congratulations to Jepp Walter with 4 new Members, including one Corporate!

April - June winner will receive $250 CASH at the first meeting in July.

July - September winner will receive $250 CASH at the first meeting in October.

October - December winner will receive $250 CASH at the first meeting in January.

Overall winner will receive $500 CASH at the first meeting in January 2025.

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