GUEST SPEAKER and UPCOMING PROGRAMS

We are lucky to belong to one of the finest business, social and civic clubs in the country (though not always in that order).  And it keeps getting better.  We are doing more than fostering inter-business relationships; we are improving life in a myriad of ways throughout the greater Jacksonville area. And every new member empowers us that much more to make a greater difference. Steadily growing our membership will enable us to accomplish all of our goals for the club, benefit our business' bottom line and help us leave a bigger, longer-lasting impression on our community.

I look forward to meeting more of your friends as guests at upcoming meetings and hopefully swearing them in as members not long after. I can't wait to see what the bright future holds for our club and the kind of things we will be able to undertake and accomplish for the betterment of Jacksonville. Not to mention the kind of parties we are going to throw!  

Before this coming Wednesday's meeting, April 18th, there will be an orientation for new members who will be sworn in and officially inducted at the meeting. Please do your best to be in attendance and to meet our new members and make them feel welcome.

Scott Schilbrack, 2012 Membership Chair

Julie Wesling, 2012 Membership Co-Chair

SBMC members have a unique opportunity to understand the inside operation of a construction company.  Duckworth Construction is the sponsor of our next Meet-A-Member, on April 19th.  Hank Duckworth and Mark Jackson are holding the event at the Duckworth Construction main office (5726 Stuart Ave 32254), from 5:30-7:30pm.  Of course, there will be beverages and refreshments and plenty of camaraderie, for the nominal fee of $5/ticket.  These events are always well attended, and a great opportunity to meet your fellow SBMC members, in a festive environment.

Our April golf outing will be Friday, April 20th, at Cimarrone Golf and Country Club.  Cost is $35.00 plus tax which includes range balls.  First tee time is 12:15pm.  Please call Julie Clements at 607-0211 or email her at [email protected]  to reserve your spot.

Julie Clements,

2012 Golf Outing Chair

TPC is May 7th to May 13th and Volunteer Sign Up is now in progress.  The SBMC provides volunteers to work the TPC food and beverage tent adjacent to the 18th landing spot. Our team members run cash registers, prepare and serve food and beverages throughout the week. This is an annual fundraising event for the Club and is always a fun way to get to know your fellow members. We have a need for volunteers every day. But of course the good times go first so don't delay.

A drawing for $100 CASH (2 winners) will be held the Wednesday following the tournament. Your name will be entered into the drawing once for every shift you work.

***Anyone working SUNDAY will have their name entered 2 TIMES***

You don't need to be a member to participate in this fun event. Recruit your family, employees, friends, etc. You will get a day pass to the event so you can enjoy the TPC when you aren't working your shift.

There will be a sign up notebook passed around all SBMC lunch meetings from now until the event. Please go on line to sign-up as a volunteer at http://www.southsidebusinessmensclub.com  or contact the TPC Chairman, Steve De Sorbo at [email protected],  call 281-0511 ext 314 to let him know what days you are interested in signing up for.

Steve DeSorbo, 2012 TPC Chair

Michael Gullion, 2012 TPC Co-Chair

Let's go fishing!  SBMC has chartered the Mayport Princess Party Fishing Boat, with the infamous Captain George Strait, for June 30th. Fishing tackle, rods & reels, bait, and helpful deckhands will be provided, as well as a box lunch from Honey Baked Hams, water, soft drinks, and beer!  All of this for only $80/person, but we only have 40 spots.  This event sold out in less than a week last year, so please pay online or bring your payment to next meeting.   

Please contact Jepp Walter with any questions via email: [email protected] or by phone at (904) 838-8400.