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 SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN'S CLUB NEWSLETTER

Jacksonville Florida's Oldest Business and Civic Organization Founded in 1932

The Newsletter of the Southside Business Men's Club Volume 81, Issue 33, August 11, 2013
In This Issue
Guest Speaker/Upcoming Programs
President's Message
Membershp
SBMC Raffle
Past President's Day
Gun Range Social
Military Appreciation Day
3rd Annual Car Show
Spotlight Speaker
 


 
  
Spotlight Speakers

August 14-
Shannon McQuarry

August 21-
Cathy Curtis

August 28-
Eric Ramshaw





 

Happy Birthday


Arleigh Merrill, 8/11 
Hal Smith, 8/16 
Angelo Volpe, 8/17 

 



  

   Prizes & Raffles        

 

The Hardage-Giddens 

Dignity Memorial

Attendance Award,

Sponsored by

John Hamel

$300

   No winner last week.   

 

  

  

Woody Cooper Award

Sponsored by: 

Tom Harris,

$77

Winner  
Nico Hogoveen 

 

 50/50 
AJ Pionessa 
 
 
 
  Next Meeting 

August 14, 2013  

 

San Jose Country Club

7529 San Jose Blvd

Jacksonville, FL

Lunch Buffet 12:00 pm

$20 Members

$25 for Guest 

  

 

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GUEST SPEAKER and UPCOMING PROGRAMS

8/14  Better Jacksonville Plan, Andy Johnson

Upcoming Programs: 
8/21  New President of Jax Chamber, Daniel Davis
8/28  FSCJ, Sarah Roy & Cindy Depadua

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Jepp Walter, SBMC 2013 President
Jepp Walter, President
 
Southside Business Men's Club 

(904) 838-8400

 

Last week we had a great talk from Bill Braniff, and learned about 'planned construction' and 'unplanned construction'.  It was eye opening to say the least.  If you missed it, Bill talked about how his team had to jump into action when a racing truck plowed into a 'dryer truck'.  The dryer truck is the one that goes around the track and dries it off after rain, and it blows the track with a JET ENGINE.  Needless to say when the racing truck hit it, there was a spectacular explosion, and then jet fuel running everywhere.  It was amazing to hear what all went into cleaning up the mess.  Then Bill's colleague, Doug, got up and told us about a $400 Million expansion and rebuilding of the Daytona Speedway and the immediate surrounding area.  It was exciting to hear about the amazing upgrades!

 

We had an awesome Meet a Member put on by Jack Manilla and Portofino Pools.  It was held at Marywood, and if you missed it, the complex is quite amazing.  Looks like a wonderful place to stay on the river, and see incredible sunsets.  And we were able to give away TWO one night stays in the Bed and Breakfast there.

 

This week we will hear from Andy Johnson, local radio host, as he discusses the Better Jacksonville Plan.  This should be quite informative, and will probably generate some good debate about the needed improvements to our city's highway system and other items as well.

 

I'll see you all Wednesday.

Jepp

SBMC Membership  

Through October, we will be awarding you for bringing both NEW MEMBERS and FIRST-TIME VISITORS to the club!

 

The individual who sponsors the most
new members by October 9th will win TWO tickets to the SBMC Christmas Party and a 1-night stay at the Hyatt Downtown!

 

But wait! That's not all!  

 

In addition:

The member who brings the most first time visitors to the club will ALSO win two tickets to the SBMC Christmas Party and a 1-night stay at the Hyatt!


Start recruiting now and help us grow our club!
 
SBMC Raffle 

RAFFLE ticket sales end soon!!

 

Get your raffle tickets now for the $500 COSTCO Cash Card.  The winner will also receive a 1 year membership, or renewal.  The Cash Card can be used for anything in the store!! 

The drawing will be held during the meeting on August 21st.

For more details see:
Barry Griffin: [email protected] or

 

Ken Spinella: [email protected]

 

SBMC Evening River Cruise

Thursday, August 22nd at 6pm
This event is SOLD OUT! 


We are going on a River Cruise aboard the FOXY LADY, the very pretty white yacht you may have seen out in front of River City Brewing Company. Get out and enjoy A great time with your fellow members and enjoy the River City.   

 

This includes a wonderful 2 hour Cruise up & down the St. Johns River, Hors d'oeuvers and Happy Hour pricing ( Cash Bar).  

 

If you have any question please contact the Tailgating Committee.

Michael Gullion

Tom Kennedy

Angie Tekin

PAST PRESIDENT'S DAY 
Please join us for a special meeting as we honor our  
Past Presidents on September 4th!

This is our opportunity to say thank you to them for their dedication and many hours of work they spent to help make Southside Business Men's Club what it is today.

GUN RANGE SOCIAL 

Shooting, BBQ and Beer!

Come join us Saturday, September 7th for "Golfing with a shotgun"

Not a shooter, that's OK, come out for some great company, food and fun

 9am with lunch at noon

 50 Sporting Clay Targets

The top 8 scores shoot 50 additional targets
to determine the winner

BBQ lunch catered by Country Caterers BBQ

Water, Iced Tea and Beer
Register online, no experience necessary  

$35 per shooter

$15 Lunch and beverages only
Click here to download and print the flier 


Location: 

WW Sporting Clays

1445 Otis Road

 

Directions:  West I-10 to Chaffee Rd.  North on Chaffee, West on Beaver St (Hwy 90), about 2.5 miles, turn north (right) on Otis Rd.  Entrance on right, just after the Baldwin Rail Trails). Shooters must provide their own gun, ammo, eye and hearing protection.

 

For additional information contact:

Erin Eiras  ([email protected])

Dee Kirby ([email protected])
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY 

Attention all veterans, and SBMC members whose family served!! 

We will be celebrating our annual Military Appreciation Day on September 11th

 

PLEASE email John Hamel [email protected],
or call him at (904) 887-6805

ASAP if:

 -- you served and can attend the event; we will properly represent each of you.  We will have reserved seating for each branch represented

 

-- you have a family member who served, or is serving, and would like to have them recognized.

Golf Oscar, Alpha Romeo Mike Yankee...out!

SBMC 3rd Annual Car Show 

Saturday, October 26that the Hooters at Tinseltown!!  Sponsored by NIMNICHT Fleet/Commercial Sales

 

Get your best car, ruck or motorcycle ready to enter and help our Club raise money. We are asking members to donate items for goodie-bags, silent auction, and Raffles!   You can also sign up to be a Silver Sponsor and have a 10x10 tent to display your company's wares!

Click Here to download and print the official flier. 

 

Contact Desi Desiderio at [email protected] or
904 673-6482 for all the details.

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKERS 

I am looking for members that want to be on the stand by list to be a Spotlight Speaker.  There is always a chance that someone can't keep their commitment and we always want to have fill in's. If you are interested call or email:


Steve DeSorbo
SBMC Sergeant At Arms
904-281-2511, x3314
Email: [email protected] 

For questions and comments about the newsletter please e-mail [email protected]