At the SBMC meeting on May 23rd, Council President-Designate Bill Bishop brought us up to speed on the "State of the City" from his perspective. At that same meeting a flyer was passed around where Bill was looking for feedback from SBMC members asking:

• What can/should the city do to improve the ease of conducting business in Jacksonville?
• What problems are hindering YOUR ability to do business that can be impacted at the City Council Level?

If you missed that meeting, we encourage you to participate and respond.  Please email us at [email protected] to ensure your voice is heard. We appreciate your participation.

Recently I had the pleasure of taking part in a beautiful wedding ceremony and as the bride and groom lit that special candle with two smaller candles, I was reminded of the saying "A candle loses none of its light by lighting another candle." --  Meaning that we lose nothing by giving to another person, especially the three things we crave most: Freedom, Happiness, and Love.

I missed the SBMC meeting last week because of my eye surgery and my week seemed incomplete...  Every week, I look forward to our meeting Wednesday afternoon. --  I love to feel the positive energy in the room and see our club's growth this year.  It also makes me happy to see the collaboration among our members, the growing support and friendship we offer one another.  I hope many of you share similar feelings about our great organization.

I would like to thank our 1st Vice President Jepp Walter for running the SBMC meeting last Wednesday.  I would also like to express my appreciation to all of you who sent the kind words for a speedy recovery. Thank you all and I look forward to seeing you Wednesday.

Quote of the week: "We make a living by what we get.  We make a life by what we give."  - Winston Churchill  

Galina Schott,  

2012 SBMC President 

Taking you back in time.......in the year 1932 the cost:

    of a new home.......$6,510.00

    average monthly rent ...... $18.00

    average annual income.....$1,650.00

    average new car.......$610.00

    gallon of gas......$.10

    loaf of bread.... $.07

    lb of hamburger....$.10

Memorable events:

    the 10th Olympic Games opened in Los Angeles

    New York Radio City Music Hall opened

    Charles Lindbergh's son was kidnapped

    Amelia Earhart became the first woman to make a solo air crossing

    over the Atlantic Ocean

and the SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN'S CLUB was born -- 

Happy Birthday SBMC!

Summer is usually a slow time for business and business-oriented clubs will typically have less non-social activity as well. As it should be since Summer is a time for extra bonding and relaxation with our families and friends. But as we enjoy our summer activities and vacations, let's keep in mind some of the things we are accomplishing in the SBMC civically and professionally. Let's be on the look-out for other acquaintances that would be a good fit for our club and invite them along to a meeting.

Summer can be a time to recharge our batteries but also to recharge our membership and swell our ranks with competent professionals and business owners that share our love for Jacksonville. This Summer is a great opportunity to get to know your fellow club members a little better. One of the best ways to make new friends has always been to bring along an old friend. Bringing a family member that might have a little more availability during summer is a great idea too.

This Summer, we look forward to meeting your guests!

Scott Schilbrack,

2012 SBMC Membership Chair

Meet-A-Member -- June 14, 2012

Sharks Social -- June 16, 2012

Golf Outing -- June 22, 2012 

Fishing Trip -- June 30, 2012 SOLD OUT

Daytona International Speedway Coke Zero 400 - July 7, 2012

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