Issue 273, March 30, 2025

Spring is here already; can you believe it?! I sure can’t. It seems just like yesterday I was sworn in as your club President. So far, this year has flown by as we have already had so many amazing events and have so many more planned for the rest of the year. Our lunch meetings have been fantastic with each one having great spotlight speakers and informative guest presentation speakers. This past week our guest speaker Mike Balanky, owner of Chase Properties, did not disappoint us with his presentation. It was really exciting to see all the things that have already been developed here in Jacksonville and there is a lot more to come.

As we close out our first quarter of the year, I am happy to report that both new membership and sponsorships have increased, and we have seen many of our current members renew their memberships. Thank you for your vote of confidence in my officers and our board. We have listened to you, our members, providing you with the club that you asked us for, and we always appreciate your input and advice.

I want to extend a special thank you to our growing membership of younger members who have really helped in shaping our club this year. Locating and putting together new after-hour Member Hangouts and exposing our members to businesses in various areas around town has taken some of us out of our comfort zone and introduced us to a whole new world. Thank you!

Please be sure to support your fellow members and their businesses as we join Shela Stallings our club Treasurer at their new branch grand opening! Hope to see you there!!!

Issue 272, March 23, 2025

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Which means that someone who doesn’t take time off from work becomes bored or boring. However, what if you could mix both work and play? That’s just what we did this past Wednesday Night at Fishweir Brewery.

Our luncheons twice a month are always fun and informative, but we realize that not everyone can get away at lunchtime to meet and network. That’s why it is so important to me and our officers to provide evening opportunities to get together after work. This affords all members the opportunity to mix and mingle! And of course, network and grow your business.

We have so many events planned this year from the Igloo Ice Skating event last month, to our monthly golf outings, the Crump Kirby Golf Tournament, our Annual Car Show, Deep Sea Fishing Trip, Jacksonville Shrimp Games, Thursday Night Bingo meetups, the Tailgate Party and much, much more.

So don’t be like Jack, get involved or you just might become a boring boy or girl.

Sincerely,
Ken Petsch
SBMC President, 2025