Spotlight Speakers
September 17-
Howard Caplan
September 24-
Arun Venkatzsan
October 1-
No Spotlight Speaker
October 8- Steve Johnston October 15- Karen Tutwiler
Happy Birthday
Mary Walter, 9/15
Jordan Ansbacher, 9/17
Penny Kievet, 9/19
Summer Melton, 9/19
Prizes & Raffles
Attendance Award,
Sponsored by
Coordinated Benefits and Synovus Bank
$220.00
No Winner This Week
Woody Cooper Award
Sponsored by:
Jepp Walter,
$80
Name drawn:
Steve Johnston
50/50
Bob Ascher
Double Winner!
Next Meeting
September 17, 2014
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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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
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9/17 Susan Parker, St. Augustine Historical Society 
9/24 Rick Ballou, Sports Talk Host, Jax Sports Radio
10/1 Youth Achiever Program
10/8 Debate
10/15 Dan Regenhardt, Budweiser Beer Tasting
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| PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE |
Annie Howe, President
Southside Business Men's Club
(904) 654-6095
This past week, our nation reflected on one of the most tragic events to occur on American soil in living memory. We all have our 9/11 story, and mine includes a coffee shop, SBMC Member Ken Petch, and my freshman year at the University of North Florida.
While attending UNF I managed to talk my way into a job as the morning counter server at a coffee shop near the intersection of Atlantic and Hodges. The owner Martin was an Englishman, and given my birthright as a British Subject through my father that was the only reason he agreed to hire a "college kid." So I worked for Martin starting at the crack of dawn 6 days a week, and I would take my classes in the afternoon.
The morning of 9/11 was like any other, regular customers would come in bleary eyed and thirsty and I would send them on their way to enjoy their "usual." One of these regulars was a guy from New Jersey named Ken, and his "usual" was regular coffee until I introduced him to what we called a B52 Mocha. We would often see Ken's wife Linda later in the afternoon. Martin and I loved Ken, because the only thing funnier than his accent was his sense of humour.
That morning Ken came in while talking on his cell phone to someone; he hung up quickly after walking through our door. He told us that his buddy called to say that some idiot flew their plane into the World Trade Center. We chatted that it must have been some small aircraft, probably with an inexperienced pilot, and left it at that. Martin went into the office to switch the radio station to talk radio so we could hear what was happening. It was then that the second plane hit, and we realized that this was not some accident. This was something much more serious.
As we didn't have a TV in the shop, Martin and I spent the rest of my shift talking turns to go next door to the Firehouse Subs to get updates. The whole restaurant was full, even before they were really open for the day. People were just congregating around the television to get whatever information they could. At noon I headed back to campus to go to class, only to find that everything had been cancelled. So I went back to my dorm, and several of my friends joined me there. We just watched the TV, astonished that this type of thing could happen. To us. On our turf.
I quit the coffee shop a year or so later to begin my banking career and lost touch with the Petch's. Until one day about 10 years later Tim and I were at a party with Jepp and Mary Walter and I saw Ken and Linda out of the corner of my eye. As it turns out, the Walter's and the Petch's have been friends for years. Ken has since become a member of our club and is the Chairman of our Car Show this year. Jacksonville can sure be a small town when it wants to be.
Ken Petch will always be a part of my 9/11 story. The Southside Business Men's Club will always be a part my life story. Patriot Day will always be there for all Americans to remember a day when people lost their lives, but we never lost hope.
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MONTHLY GOLF OUTING
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SBMC MONTHLY GOLF OUTING - FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26th AT DEERWOOD COUNTRY CLUB
The next SBMC monthly golf outing will be at Deerwood Country Club. The date is Friday, September 26th and we'll have a shotgun start at 12:00PM. The cost is $50.00 (+ tax) per player and includes range balls.
Deerwood has seen more than 50 years of legendary golf. In 1960, golf architect George Cobb put Deerwood Country Club on the map by designing a stunning course that would eventually draw the attention of professional golfers, including competitors who came to Deerwood for the Greater Jacksonville Open (now known as THE PLAYERS Championship).
In 2004, Deerwood Country Club's entire golf facility underwent a comprehensive renovation. During this time, award-winning golf architect Brian Silva developed a brand-new, par-72 course with five sets of tees ranging from 5,228 yards for the reds to 7,261 yards for the championship tees.
We have a maximum of 36 participants. If you want to join us please contact Nico Hogeveen at 904-403-6754 or [email protected] to reserve your spot(s).
Nico Hogeveen
2014 SBMC Golf Chair
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YOUTH ACHIEVER PROGRAM
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The Youth Achiever Program helps the boys and girls who serve as Southside Elementary school safety patrols, specifically those of Pine Forest with the cost of the trip to Washington DC. Then later upon applying to college, these same students are eligible to apply for our annual YAP college scholarships to the schools of their choice (usually $1,000-$1,500 depending on demand). This program is funded in part by our semi-annual Youth Achiever Program cook-outs. The date for the Fall YAP is Oct 1st for the luncheon and Oct 2nd for the BBQ Cook-Out at Pine Forest Elementary.
PLEASE SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER ON Oct 2nd AT PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY. WE HAVE 2 SHIFTS: 12:00-4:00 AND 3:00-6:00. WE WILL BE SETTING UP AND SERVING THE CHICKEN DINNERS. YOU CAN SIGN UP BY SENDING ME AN EMAIL OR PUTTING YOUR NAME IN THE YAP BOOK THAT WILL BE AT THE MEETINGS.
Wendy Helms
Chairwoman
904-838-2241
[email protected]
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CHARITY CLAY SHOOT
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The 1st Annual
YAP J.R.O.T.C.
Charity Clay Shoot
To Benefit the NEW Youth Achiever J.R.O.T.C. Scholarship Fund
We're less than 30 days out from this inaugural event and it's already off to a great start! We have 15 teams signed up already exceeding a full field and on our way to A and B! Mike Russo and Tom Kennedy have put together a stellar mouthwatering menu for the awards lunch, and 2 of our members (Aromas and Investra Financial) have donated prizes for the winners sure to impress. This is going to be a great event, and you won't want to miss out on participating or sponsoring, we still need door prizes as well. Friday Sept 4th is the end of early registration so hurry up and get on board!
We still have room for a $2,500 presenting sponsor as well as many other opportunities to support the event as well as participate in this great event on Saturday October 4th so don't miss out!
$800 Package (stand sponsor & team of 4)
$250 Stand Sponsor
$600 Team of 4 shooters
$200 Individual shooter
Registration includes:
100 Round Sporting Clays
12 or 20 gauge Ammunition
BBQ Lunch Catered by "The Stumbling Steer BBQ" (Tom Kennedy)
For more details contact:
Becky Hogan-904-514-5200 or [email protected]
Mike Russo-904-372-3019 or [email protected]
Or visit: http://www.sbmccharity.org/shoot
Sincerely,
2014 Charity Clay Shoot Committee
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JAGS TAILGATE
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OK folks it is time for our annual Jags tailgate!!!
The date is October 5th The Jags will be hosting the Steelers. The tailgate will begin at 10 am there will be plenty of food (to be announced soon) by Players Grill, Keg Beer, Liquor, Scott's famous wet bar, and DJ John Hamel spinning the sounds. Kickoff for the game is at 1pm, the cost is $55.00 per for ticket to the game and tailgate and $10.00 per person for tailgate only. Please sign up on line or see Dee Kirby to reserve your spot. We Need all the Jag Fans we can get to drown out the big following the Steelers have!
Look forward to seeing you all there!
Tom Kennedy
Tailgate Committee Chair
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JAXTOBERFEST
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It's that time again for Jaxtoberfest on the shipyards! Friday October 10th from 5pm-8pm SBMC will be holding a Private Party at the event. You may have heard about the Business Walk-out which will be a major event downtown sending thousands over to the shipyards. Admission includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and the first beer free in our tent. The ticket is only $10 and we're limited to only 100 tickets so don't wait to get yours! If you have any questions, please contact Patrick Heatherington or Steve DeSorbo below. Consider this a precursor to our holiday gala!
Patrick Heatherington
Email [email protected]
Phone 904-449-2858
Steve DeSorbo
Email [email protected]
Phone 904-514-2228
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ANNUAL CAR AND BIKE SHOW
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It's time for the SBMC 4th Annual Car and Bike Show! This year we're giving the program a facelift and moving to J-Tech (Jones Technical College) on Western Way, formerly the Mercedes-Benz distribution center. The facility is a Diesel and Automotive technician training facility with an immense amount of space for display. The DJ is secured; we'll be grilling Burgers and Dogs with all proceeds benefiting Southside Business Men's Club. Whether you have a car to showcase, are an enthusiast, or are looking for a great time on a Saturday mark your calendars and plan to come out and join us.
Where: 8813 Western Way Jax 32256 (Alongside I-95N off Baymeadows)
When: Saturday October 25th
What Time: 10am-2pm
Also, if you have interest in joining the organizing committee please don't hesitate to let us know.
For questions, contact Ken Petsch or Patrick Heatherington
Ken Petsch-Car Show Chairman [email protected]
or 904-237-2974
Patrick Heatherington-Lackey [email protected] or 904-449-2858
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SERGEANT AT ARMS
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Do you feel a calling to lead us in our Invocation or Pledge of Allegiance?
We ask for volunteers to help us start our meetings to get us thinking about what is really important and what is behind whatever success we have achieved - God and Country.
Please sign up or contact me if you would like to help.
We also have some openings for spotlight speaker this fall. This is free to our members in good standing and gives you the opportunity to talk about your business, family, interests, or anything else you would like to talk about for five minutes. You are also able to put out business cards, flyers, or informational materials on the tables to showcase your business.
Pick your date before they fill up!
Barry Griffin
SBMC Sergeant At Arms
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PHOTO GALLERY
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Did you know we have a photo gallery on our website? We do. There is a link at the top of the home page for "Gallery".
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