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Issue 243 | August 25, 2024

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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 Daniel Bean, who will be giving us an update on the USS Orleck.



Click here to pre-register!


Coming Up:


September 11: Past Presidents Day


September 25: Mark Lamping, President of the Jacksonville Jaguars




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



Join us every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at San Jose Country Club!

 

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.



PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

September is Almost Here!


As the air begins to cool and the kids head back to school, it's time to get back into the swing of things. Summer vacations are winding down, and so is the lull in our networking activities. But with the new school year comes a renewed energy in our professional circles.


If you've taken a break over the summer, we invite you to join us at our next Southside Business Men's Club (SBMC) meeting. Come enjoy a delicious lunch, meet new and familiar faces, share a few laughs, and be inspired by our guest speaker.


We look forward to seeing you there!

Mike Best

2024 President

HEADSHOTS

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Do you need a picture for your SBMC Website Profile? Come to this week's meeting and get your FREE headshot taken by professional photographer and 2nd Vice President Mark Geil!


Our website has been redesigned! Check it out by clicking the link below!


When logging into your profile for the first time, you will have to use the “Lost Password” link to reset your password.



https://www.sbmcjax.com

We had a blast Thursday night at Cooper's Hawk for our Member Hangout and such a great turnout! A big thank you to Ken Petsch of Apollo Packaging for sponsoring bottles of wine and appetizers, and to Mike Slagle of Assign Commercial Group for sponsoring bottles of wine. Thank you to everyone who came out and made this a fun evening! Make sure to stay tuned for the next Member Hangout, you won't want to miss it!

10TH ANNUAL YAP & JROTC CHARITY CLAY SHOOT

Please join us for our Annual Clay Shoot, benefitting the YAP and JROTC Scholarship Fund!


Click here to view this year's flyer for more information.


We will be meeting at Jacksonville Clay Target Sports on Friday, September 20.

Located at 12125 New Berlin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226.


Registration begins at 8:30am, Tournament begins at 9:30am.


Please click here to register a shooting team or sign up for a sponsorship!


CIVIC ACTION VOLUNTEER EVENT

Please join us for our next Civic Action event on Friday, September 20 from 9:30am until Noon.


We will be meeting at Rethreaded, a wonderful organization that helps victims of human trafficking heal and repair their lives. During this event, volunteers will be deconstructing retired airplane seats to provide leather for women to create beautiful new items to sell and raise money for their cause.


Located at 515 East 9th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206.


If you would like to volunteer, please contact Mike Slagle at 3rdvp@sbmcjax.com.


MEMBERSHIP COMPETITION


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 - $250 CASH


Congratulations to Ken Petsch and Angelo Volpe who tied with one Corporate each!


 

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.


SAVE THE DATES

Mark your calendars for our 2024 upcoming events! More details coming soon!


2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS



SEPTEMBER 11: PAST PRESIDENTS’ DAY


SEPTEMBER 20: ANNUAL CLAY SHOOT


SEPTEMBER 20: CIVIC ACTION, RETHREADED


OCTOBER 11: YAP BBQ


OCTOBER 18: ALHAMBRA NIGHT, THE WEDDING SINGER


OCTOBER 27: PACKERS VS. JAGUARS


NOVEMBER 2: ANNUAL CAR SHOW


NOVEMBER 13: GIFT CARD RAFFLE DRAWING


DECEMBER 7: ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY


DECEMBER 14: HOLIDAY KIDS SHOPPING SPREE




FOLLOW US

Follow our Facebook page to keep up with all the latest events and news! Click on the logo below to be directed to our Facebook page!

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SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER


Bruce Fouraker

Watson Commercial Realty


If you are interested in signing up to be a Spotlight Speaker next year, please contact

Wayne Baker at Sgtatarms@sbmcjax.com







GENE BUSHOR MEMORIAL ATTENDANCE AWARD

(Sponsored by A.J. Richwine, Market Point Advisors)


Jeanne Maron





WOODY COOPER

(Sponsored by Jepp Walter, Marlin Technology & Patrick Heatherington, Synovus Bank)


Carl Shafer









Sponsor Spots Available!



If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor and seeing your company's logo here, please contact Mike Slagle at:

3rdvp@sbmcjax.com

CLICK ON EACH LOGO TO VISIT THE WEBSITE!


Special Thanks to Our Club Sponsors:


Platinum Level

Gold Level