Club Newsletter November 15, 2020

Volume 87 Issue 48 | November 15, 2020

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

UPCOMING PROGRAM

You won't want to miss this meeting as Roger Morenc from Marlin & Barrel Distillery will be hosting a bourbon tasting!

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

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Last week we cancelled our regular weekly meeting and encouraged our veteran members to participate. We had a great turnout and I was honored to be in the presence of so many brave men and women. On Veterans Day and every day, we should all feel a sense of gratitude for those who have served and fought to protect our great country!

Walter Smith

2020 President

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There is such a thing as free lunch!! Bring a guest to our meeting and they eat FREE!

NOVEMBER GOLF OUTING

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 November 20, 2020

Where: Blue Sky Golf Club

1700 Monument Rd

Jacksonville FL 32225

First Tee Time: 9:00am ***only 20 spots available***

Cost: $40.95 + tax Includes Green fee/ Cart fee

Reserve Your Tee Time

You may reserve your tee time by contacting the SBMC Golf Chair Matt Vallez 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].

MEMBER HANGOUT

Join us for our next Member Hangout on Thursday, November 19 around 5:30pm at the Hooters on San Jose Blvd! As always, please feel free to bring coworkers and friends!

SAN JOSE COUNTRY CLUB GUIDELINES

**ATTENTION**

San Jose Country Club requires face masks upon entering the building, and while in any common areas. Once guests are in their designated banquet space, they are welcome to remove them if they would like. This applies to everyone and if they refuse, they will be asked to leave the property.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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.

BRING IN GUESTS!

Through the end of the year we are running a promotion for those who bring in new SBMC members! For every new member you invite who signs up, you will receive a $50 rebate on your dues. If you bring in four or more, you will receive one FREE yearly membership!

Are you ready for some football??

Our Annual SBMC Jacksonville Jaguars Tailgate Party has become a WATCH PARTY at...

MIKE BEST'S PLACE

515 Grove Park Blvd

Jacksonville, FL 32216

This party will be held on November 22 from 12pm-4pm (kickoff at 1pm). There will be:

OPEN BAR

CATERED LUNCH

CHILI COOK-OFF

GAME OF SQUARES

CORNHOLE GAMES

and...

THE NFL!!

Please see Mike Best (904) 294-8874,

Abby Dungey (904) 477-4199 or SBMC website to purchase your tickets for only $10 each!

CHRISTMAS KIDS SHOPPING SPREE

Date/Time: December 6, 7:30am

Location: Target on San Jose just north of I-295

Our annual Children's Christmas Shopping Spree will be at Target in Mandarin on December 6th. We will be meeting at 7:30am to escort children around the store as they shop for themselves and their family for Christmas. We currently have 19 volunteers, but would like to reach 30, so please sign up! This is always a fun and fulfilling even, don't miss out on this great opportunity!

To add a bit of extra cheer, Ben Williams will give $50 to each person that dresses up for the kids (Santa, elf, reindeer, etc.)

LIQUOR RAFFLE

We will be hosting another raffle this year, this time with LIQUOR! Tickets will be sold for $15 and there will be three names drawn. First place will receive 50% of the bounty, second place will receive 30%, and third place will receive 20%! Start purchasing your tickets now!

Please consider donating a bottle of your choice! If you would like to donate, please bring a bottle in to any weekly meeting.

Special thanks to those who have donated so far:

Fred Allison, Dex Imaging

Skyy Vodka

Kraken Rum

Jim Beam Devil's Cut

Jepp Walter, Marlin Tech

Early Times Kentucky Whiskey

Moscow Mule

Jeanne Maron, The Gifted Cork

Captain Morgan Rum

Bob Ascher, Guardian Commercial Real Estate

Monkey In Paradise Vodka

Brutal

Mark Wilkinson, Wilkinson, Gerrard & Clements

Ghost Coast

Angelo Volpe, Commercial Vehicle Solutions

Touch One Vodka

Walter Smith, 2020 Club President

Tanqueray Gin

Howard Caplan, Caplan Law

Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey

Ben Williams, DPS

Fighting Cocks Whiskey

Chuck Zitsman, Estate Publishing, LLC

Miles Gin

AJ Richwine, Market Point Advisors

Tanqueray Gin

Charles McBurney, Law Office of Charles McBurney

Saint Brendan's Irish Cream

Paul Bednar, ERA Davis Lynn

Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey

Ken Petsch, Apollo Packaging Inc

Jim Beam Hot Toddy

THIS WEEK'S

SPOTLIGHT SPEAKER

Bourbon Tasting

No Speaker

If you were scheduled to be a spotlight speaker during our closure and would like to sign up for a new date, please contact Fred Allison at [email protected]

Sponsor Spots Available!

If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor and seeing your company's logo here, please contact Jeanne Maron at:

[email protected]

Special Thanks to Our Club Sponsors:

Platinum Level