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Spotlight Speakers:
September 19-
Patrick Heatherington
September 26-
Axel Von Loewenclau
Happy Birthday:
James Vinson, 9/16 Michael Stroupe, 9/17
Jordan Ansbacher, 9/17
Mary Jury, 9/19
Penny Kievet, 9/19
Mark Griffis, 9/19
Prizes & Raffles
The Hardage-Giddens
Dignity Memorial
Attendance Award
$60
No winner last week
Woody Cooper Award
Sponsored by:
Tom Harris,
Promo Depot
$261
name drawn
last week
Julie Clements
50/50
Drawing won by: AJ Pionessa
A Guest
Next Meeting
September 19, 2012
San Jose Country Club
7529 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, FL
Lunch Buffet 12:00 pm
$20 Members
$25 for Guest
Invite a Guest
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GUEST SPEAKER and UPCOMING PROGRAMS |
9/19 Florida Highway Patrol - Don Flynn
9/26 Car Expo Panel - hosted by Mike Dungey
10/3 SBMC Fall Youth Achiver Program
10/10 Octoberfest - Dae Naes
10/17 Blue Ridge Parkway - Tom Hardy |
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In 1932 two organizations were born -- the Southside Business Men's Club and Augusta National Golf Club. A couple of weeks ago we had the SBMC Past Presidents day and we heard some interesting facts about our club's history. During the program, Past President AJ Pionessa said that one of the best things the SBMC has done is to admit women to the Club. That decision was made in 1996 and we continue taking pride in impacting our community in positive ways.
It's obvious that when it comes to membership decisions, the SBMC has been more progressive then other clubs in the country, including Augusta National Golf Club. Only last month, for the first time in its 80-year history, Augusta National GC has added its first female members - former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and business executive Darla Moore. Augusta National takes pride in its role as a leader in golf circles, and they finally realized that they could not effectively fill the role while telling women they don't belong.
Quote of the week: "Something which we think is impossible now is not impossible in another decade." -- Constance Baker Motley (First African American Woman in the US to become a Federal Judge)
Galina Schott,
2012 SBMC President |
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This week ushers in the first day of autumn. The days are getting noticeably shorter, and we've had a taste of cooler, dryer weather. Farmers are beginning to harvest - do you ever think about how you will "harvest" business-related bounty, like benefits of Southside Business Men's Club membership? If you "sow" time in meetings, volunteering and socials, you will reap many rewards in friendships, referrals and new business. And bringing in new members is like planting seeds for future growth.
So far we have welcomed 80 new members this year! We can reach our goal of 100 new members in 2012 if we work together and finish the year strong. (Don't forget, we're having a contest to see who can bring in the most new members by the end of the year, with a $1,000 cash prize!) The best part is, it's not a chore, like raking leaves or re-mulching your garden, bringing guests and participating in events is fun! This Wednesday we'll have New Member Orientation at 11:30am at SJCC, and induct new members at our lunch meeting -- please welcome our newest members and help them get involved. As the club grows bigger and stronger, everyone yields healthy benefits.
Julie Wesling,
2012 SBMC Membership Co-Chair |
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A big thanks to Annie Houghton and Fidelity Bank for hosting a very well-attended and successful Meet-A-Member on Thursday, September 13th at her new branch on Baymeadows Road!
Anthony's Catering was contracted to provide the delicious food; the mashed potato bar was a big hit. Most importantly, bank president Palmer Proctor, who came down from the Atlanta HQ, chose to donate the event's ticket sales ($395), to our SBMC YAP. Once again, thanks to Annie and her staff who made this an event to remember.
Our next Meet-A-Member event will be November 15th, at Sabrina Ebel's Florida Backyard location on Philips Hwy. |
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SBMC CAR SHOW -- SEPTEMBER 29th |
Rev up your engines and motor over to the Hooters on Southside Blvd. at 10am on Saturday, September 29th until 2pm. Awesome cars, food, fun and people there to greet you at the 2nd ANNUAL SBMC CAR SHOW sponsored by NIMNICHT CHEVROLET! Lots of prizes, raffles, and a silent auction with more than $4000 worth of merchandise to bid on. So grab your driving gloves, pack up the kids and drive on over to Hooters and ogle some great looking chassis! Thanks also to Rollin' Sound and Coast Cycle Consignment at the Gold Sponsor level and Luten Insurance, Costco and American Bedliner for their Silver Sponsorships. We still can use some help the day of the event so if you want to be a part of this great event, drop Desi Desiderio an email at [email protected] for more information. |
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What a treat we have for our first raffle this year, a Carnival Cruise for 2 we acquired from our own Loretta Crescente of Carnival Cruise Lines. The certificate is good for 17 months and has no restrictions. This is a great opportunity for those of you who have never tried a cruise before. $10 for one chance $25 for 3 - we have limited tickets. Get yours now so you don't miss out on a chance for this great vacation!
We will be selling tickets at the meeting or you can purchase them online at www.sbmcjax.com and click on the link on the homepage. You will have the option of purchasing a single $10 ticket or the 3/$25 - What a bargain! For more information, contact Heather Gaston at [email protected], or go online to our website and purchase as many as you'd like. |
FALL YAP -- OCTOBER 3rd and 4th |
THANK YOU to our current YAP sponsors:
Annie Houghton - Fidelity Bank
Mark Bergan - Bergan Telecom Analyst
Win Thomas - Van Dyk Mortgage
Dr Julee Miller - Health Pointe of Jacksonville
Irene Picca - Irene Picca CPA
Angelo Volpe - CVSN
AJ Richwine - Coldwell Banker Commercial
Steve Goranson - ActionCOACH
Jeff Cramer - Cramer Law Center
Scott Schilbrack - Luten Insurance Agency
Howard Caplan - Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A
Don Flynn - Don Flynn Pictures
Kimberly Clarke - Kimberly Clarke Salon
Mary Fisher - Mary Fisher Design
Would you like to make a difference in the life of a local student and become the Youth Achiever Program Sponsor? It is not too late; sponsorships are $125. For more information contact:
Mark Bergan [email protected]
Annie Houghton [email protected] |
4th ANNUAL JAGUARS SOCIAL -- OCTOBER 7th |
Who's Ready For Some Football? Jacksonville Jaguars against the Chicago Bears at 4:00 PM October 7th.
Take the SBMC "home field" advantage and get your TAILGATING and GAME tickets for only $40! Party with us October 7th, EverBank field at the SBMC 4th Annual Tailgating Party.
The $40 gets you a ticket, kegs of cold beer, cold drinks, Players Grille AWESOME smoked BBQ, snacks, music and entertainment by John "the hammer" Hamel and a cool "oasis" to practice your JAGUAR roars! We have a limited number of tickets. Purchase yours at the meeting from Mark Wilkinson or online www.sbmcjax.com, go to Calendar/October and click on the October 7th Jaguars Tailgating event to register and buy your tickets.
2012 Tailgating Team:
Julie Clements, Michael Gullion and Angie Tekin |
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Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals Tickets |
At the SBMC meeting on 9/19, we will be auctioning 2 tickets to the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals game with a parking pass on Sunday, September 30th at 4:05pm in Section 203, Row B, seats 9 and 10. |
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SERGEANT AT ARMS - PATRICK HEATHERINGTON |
In order for us and San Jose Country Club to properly prepare for the SBMC meeting, we ask you to RSVP and let us know if you intend to have lunch. This will ensure that SJCC has proper seating and enough food for our group. RSVP to [email protected].
If you feel called to lead our meeting in the Invocation or the Pledge of Allegiance, please email [email protected]. |
2012 SBMC UPCOMING EVENTS |
September 29th - 2nd Annual Car Show
Hooters at Tinseltown parking lot
October 3rd - Fall YAP Luncheon
October 4th - YAP Cookout at Pine Forest Elementary School
October 7th - 4th Annual Jaguars Social
4pm game against the Chicago Bears
October 31st - November 11th
Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair
November 10th - Salute
The Jacksonville Landing
November 12th
Veterans' Day Float
November 15th - Meet-A-Member
Hosted by Sabrina Ebel, Florida Backyard
December 8th -
Holiday Gala and Celebration of the SBMC 80th Anniversary |
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