Club Newsletter February 14, 2021

Volume 87 Issue 61 | February 14, 2021

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

UPCOMING PROGRAM

This week we welcome Preston Haskell. Preston Haskell is founder of The Haskell Company, the nation’s leading integrated design-build firm, headquartered in Jacksonville.

To view future Guest Speakers and Events, please visit our Upcoming Events Calendar.

Our weekly meeting venue is now The Doubletree on The Riverfront: 1201 Riverplace Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207

If you would like to have a vegetarian or gluten-free option, please contact Janessa Timpone at 347-902-4196 by the Tuesday prior to each meeting.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

This week we welcomed Michael Stewart from the Jacksonville Aviation Authority for a “reverse speech”. He talked to us about the effect of the COVID pandemic on travel in the United States and compared it to the 2007 recession and the aftermath of 9/11. He also talked to us about the impact of the pandemic specifically on the expansion plans of Jacksonville International Airport, and why it’s an international airport. If you ever wondered about that you should have been in attendance.

I would like to remind everyone of our upcoming golf outing on February 19 and our first Meet-a-Member of the year on March 4. I know both will be great time and look forward to seeing as many people attending these events as possible.

Join us this Wednesday when we welcome Preston Haskell who will talk to us about his integrated design-build firm.

Brandon Stanko

2021 President

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GET INVOLVED

Are you interested in volunteering for one of the many fun and amazing events we hold each year? We have slots available across the board for those who are interested in becoming a Chairperson, Co-Chair or just participating! Just let any one of our 2021 Officers know and they will direct you to the best contact for the event of your choice.

FEBRUARY GOLF OUTING

If you know someone that would like to be kept informed on our future golf outings, please have them email [email protected] to be added to the mailing list.

Join us for our monthly Golf Outing at Blue Sky Golf Club!

An Arnold Palmer Signature Design, Blue Sky Golf Club just underwent a 1.5 million dollar renovation. Whether you choose to come out and perfect your game on our lighted driving range, play 18 holes of championship golf or just play one of our unique 9-hole golf options, Blue Sky welcomes all to come out enjoy our new relaxed golfing atmosphere! We also offer 3-hole or 6-hole rounds based on availability.

Won't You Join Us?

When: Friday, February 19, 2021

Where: Blue Sky Golf Club

1700 Monument Road

Jacksonville, FL 32225

First Tee Time: 9 am

Cost: $41

This year, we will have monthly golf sponsoring opportunities as well! Contact Mark Geil to sign up!

Reserve Your Tee Time

You may reserve your tee time by contacting the SBMC Golf Chair Mark Geil at [email protected]. If you are registering for a foursome, please include the names of all your members.

Blind Draw

Looking forward to meeting you in person at the bar to collect your $5 for the blind draw.

Do you have a question about the event? Email [email protected].

WINE RAFFLE

It's that time of the year! Our Annual Wine Raffle drawing will be held on April 14. If you'd like to donate a bottle, please bring one to any of our regular meetings. Start purchasing your tickets today!

MEET-A-MEMBER

Mark your calendars for our first Meet A Member of the year hosted by Frank Wallmeyer at Standard Feed and Seed on Thursday, March 4. Stay tuned for more details!

If you want to promote your business and network with club members and any guests and potential new members, then you should host an SBMC “Meet-A-Member.”

This is a great way to get your company recognized. Contact Meet-A-Member Chairman Angelo Volpe at 904-737-2900 or email [email protected] to get more information and book your date.

VIRTUAL SBMC MEETINGS

Did you know? You can attend meetings anywhere!!

We have now added a Virtual Meeting option for our weekly meetings! If you can't make it to our regular Wednesday luncheons, please consider joining us virtually. There is no cost to tune in, however you will need to email [email protected] in order to receive the link for the virtual meeting.