Club Newsletter December 22, 2024

Issue 260 | December 22, 2024

As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we've shared at the Southside Business Men's Club. It has been a year filled with community impact, camaraderie, and unwavering dedication to our shared mission.

This month, we culminate our efforts with another successful Christmas Kids Shopping Spree. Watching the joy on the faces of children as they pick out gifts—often items they truly need—reminds us why we do what we do. It's a powerful testament to the generosity and spirit of this club and its members.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed, whether by volunteering your time, making donations, or participating in our events throughout the year. Together, we have made a tangible difference in our community, and that is something to be proud of.

As we prepare to pass the torch to a new slate of officers, let's finish the year strong, celebrating all we've accomplished and the bright future ahead for SBMC.

Wishing you and your families a joyous holiday season!

Warm regards,

Mike Best

2024 President

TPC TICKET PURCHASES

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For every ticket purchased with our code, the SBMC will receive $40 to benefit our Annual Holiday Kids Shopping Spree!

Thank you in advance for your help in supporting our Club Charities!

This Holiday give the gift of Membership to the Businessman or woman in your life.

Become a member of the Southside Business Men’s Club; a civic organization dating back to 1932.

Come join and network with likeminded businesspeople from diverse backgrounds and businesses. Grow your sales and business while creating lifelong memories and friendships.

DON'T FORGET TO PRE-REGISTER FOR OUR SPECIAL MEETING

Don't forget to mark your calendars for our first meeting kicking off the new year!!

Our first meeting on January 8, 2025, will be a special evening dinner at Maggiano's in the Town Center.

The cost for this dinner will be $41 for cash payments and $43 for credit card payments. There will be no extra charge for Non-Members at this special meeting. Dinner starts at 6pm!

Bring the family!

This will be our new venue for 2025, with our regular luncheons resuming on January 22 and held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at the lower costs of:

Member Cash Payments: $35

Member Credit Card Payments: $38

Non-Member Payments: $48

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 Wednesday, January 8, 2025 we will be having a special evening meeting at our new venue, Maggiano's at the Town Center, during which we will induct our new Officers and Board. We will also hold our Annual Awards Ceremony.

December 25: No Meeting in observance of Christmas

January 22: Tyler Oldenburg, Chair of The Players Volunteers Association

Click here to pre-register!

To have your New Membership featured in our upcoming newsletters, make sure to attend one of our regular luncheons to have your FREE headshot taken by 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

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.

2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JANUARY 8: NEW OFFICER & BOARD INDUCTION, AWARDS CEREMONY

JANUARY 22: TYLER OLDENBURG, CHAIR OF TPC VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATION

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER

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

Chris Bagley at Sgtatarms@sbmcjax.com

GENE BUSHOR MEMORIAL ATTENDANCE AWARD

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

Chris Miller

WOODY COOPER

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

Mark Goldwich

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 SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS