The Southside Business Men's Club takes pride in volunteering at community events, so my message this week is about volunteering.  The month of May is a very busy but very rewarding month for our club. Three major fundraising events we've been preparing for are just around the corner:

• The Players Championship, May 7-13th
• Jacksonville Beer Festival, May 18th
• YAP Charity Golf Classic, May 21st

Every spring we raise funds for our club and our club's charities. Because of the time constraints, I find this task both exciting and challenging and today, I'd like to express my gratitude to all our volunteers for their support and participation. To some of our members who have not had a chance to sign up for one of our events yet, I encourage you to do so.  It is not too late, it would take a few hours of your time but it would be so rewarding.  I promise you that you will have a great time and feel good about the end-results. Also, what a great opportunity to invite your friends and co-workers to introduce them to our club and make a difference in our community!

As volunteers, we're all a part of important and wonderful work.  When I think about what we do and how many lives we touch, it makes me very proud to be a part of such an incredible group of people. I appreciate you and I thank you for everything you do for our great organization.  

Quote of the week: "Volunteering can be an exciting, growing, enjoyable experience. It is truly gratifying to serve a cause, practice one's ideals, work with people, solve problems, see benefits, and know one had a hand in them." ~ Harriet Naylor  

Have a great week and I look forward to seeing you Wednesday.