SBMC Jacksonville Presidents Message

We constantly fight to avoid falling behind...in business, in our finances, in life. Trying hard, will not guarantee success, however NOT trying will guarantee failure. You've learned tough lessons that have guided you in life. They helped mold you into the person you are. Who, or what, do you recognize [READ MORE]

Folks, this coming Saturday morning will be our club's most beloved event. This is when we have our annual Children's Christmas Shopping Spree.   We don't make the local news channels; we receive no notoriety in the Times-Union. Humbleness and giving is what we take away.   These children are [READ MORE]

What am I thankful for? First and foremost, I am thankful that I have found the true love of my life, and that she feels the same way about me. Ok, now that I've dispensed with the obligatory, here's what I'm also thankful for. --I'm thankful to all the people [READ MORE]

So that it does not appear that I am judging, on occasion, I am guilty of the following:   Are issues, especially the ones that may not directly affect you, merely someone else's problems?  Do you take the easy path, though it may have more detrimental concerns, later on?  A [READ MORE]

Meatloaf Monday.  As much as I love the dish, if I had to eat it every week I'd probably get a little tired of the same old, same old.   For years, the Southside Business Men's Club has entered a float in the annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Jacksonville.  [READ MORE]

As you are likely aware, this year I wanted SBMC to partner with our non-profit organization members to help them achieve some of their goals.  I budgeted $500 for each organization to put toward whatever need they wanted to achieve.  Needless to say I received a variety of proposals from [READ MORE]

I know you may tire of me ballyhooing about the importance of SBMC in the community and how our volunteer efforts change people's lives.  But it's very rewarding to hear it from the receiving end.    The following is a write up about our recent 2nd Annual Duckworth Construction/Savage Brothers [READ MORE]

It's Sunday morning at about 9am, and you just received the weekly SBMC newsletter.    After reading my President's Message...with excitement...many of you will soon be heading to the SBMC Tailgate party at the big Jaguars sporting event!!  Some are already at the location, setting up for today's festivities.  These [READ MORE]

As I know that everyone reads these President's Messages religiously, (literally, some read them on their way to church) that you are aware that SBMC is hitting our busy season at full speed.  However, for El Presidente, this is the time of just looking presidential, attending events and ensuring that [READ MORE]

Hawooo Lawdy! We puttin’ some grease in da skillet now! On Tuesday, we are continuing our Veterans Day float constructing. This is being held at the same location as last year (see details below): it’s air conditioned and has a decent bathroom!! Also, there will be food provided; you just [READ MORE]