Club Newsletter July 25, 2021

Volume 88 Issue 84 | July 25, 2021

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

UPCOMING PROGRAM

This week we welcome Tom Johnson, of Manifest Distillery.

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

Last week we welcomed Dr. Diana Greene, Superintendent of Duval County Public Schools. Dr. Green brought us up to date with the county’s current statistics. Having the 20th largest school district with 127,000 students, Dr. Greene mentioned that the district’s main focus currently is to get the majority of students signed back up for "brick and mortar" learning. COVID posted a few challenges, but around 3,000 students have been displaced from the rolls due to the shuffle of being placed

either in person, hybrid, or on the virtual learning platforms last school year. Hopefully everything will get straightened out and this school year will start without any issues.

Dr. Greene also briefly discussed the updates on new schools, consolidation of schools, as well as the current debate on the possibility of moving the school board headquarters off of the river front. For up to date information on all the projects you can visit https://dcps.duvalschools.org/half-penny

This week we welcome Tom Johnson from Manifest Distillery. I hope to see everyone then!

Jeff Volpe

2021 1st Vice President

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.

2021 YOUTH ACHIEVER CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC

THE GOLF TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13. PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

WE WILL NOW BE HAVING A $25,000 HOLE IN ONE COMPETITION!

Think you have what it takes to win? Come and see if you can sink one! Four years ago, at our 2017 tournament, someone did just that!

Have you reserved your spot?

The Youth Achiever Charity Golf Classic will be held this year on September 13 at the Golf Club at South Hampton.

The cost for golfers - $100

The cost to be a hole sponsor - $150

Partial or full lunch and dinner spots available!

For more information, visit our website

www.sbmccharity.org/yap

Or reserve your spot today: Southside Business Men's Club » Event

OUR MISSION

The purpose of this organization is to promote the Civic, Economic and Social Improvement of Greater Jacksonville.

SBMC PHOTO GALLERY

Check out our photo gallery for pictures from our meetings and events!

Click here to view!

Spotlight Speaker:

Ben Williams

DPS Jax

If you are interested in signing up to be a Spotlight Speaker next year, please contact Janessa Timpone at janessa.timpone@gmail.com

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