SBMC Jacksonville Presidents Message

Wednesday was a ‘Murphy’s Law’ day for SBMC. There were no Past President’s in attendance (with a tie and sport coat) to induct new members. At the last minute, our guest speaker could not make it to the meeting. (This is every president’s worst nightmare: addressing 75 members and having [READ MORE]

A couple of Wednesday's ago, Lelia Duncan of Community Connections (formerly the YWCA), spoke to us about how important the Southside Business Men's Club is to their organization, as we have taken hundreds of children on our annual Children's Christmas Shopping Spree.  Any of you, who've shopped with these kids [READ MORE]

I would like to apologize for last Sunday's message; it was a poorly written 3rd attempt. The first Message was a well thought out piece on the dangers of the news media who can twist stories to meet their own agendas.  Specifically, I was condemning Dylann Roof's (purported) actions of [READ MORE]

This coming Saturday marks the 239th year since the Colonies declared their independence from England. Many of us will take to opportunity to be out on our boats, in pools, planning a party, and/or going to see the fireworks. This is also a great time to reflect on all the [READ MORE]

This is your president in 1967, after one of my typical, over-enthusiastic adventures.  Surprise! I actually had a harness/leash as a toddler. Today, this would likely be identified as ADHD, but back then my Dad said I was just a 'rambunctious child', (and he swears he didn't do it).   [READ MORE]

This past week, we lost one of our own.  Tom Whicher was at our Wednesday meeting just 3 weeks ago.  Shortly afterward, he complained of chest pains.  Eric Ramshaw took him to Memorial Hospital, where he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and placed in a medically induced coma.  His [READ MORE]

Tomorrow is Memorial Day, which is not to be confused with Veterans Day. Memorial Day is the day to honor the men and women who died while serving our nation.  Whereas, Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans. Every year, the City of Jacksonville stages an emotionally [READ MORE]

I love football, whether it's high school, college or pro.  It's great to pull for your team and despise your opponents.  But bad things can happen in on a team: your #1 draft pick tears his ACL, or your receiver has problems controlling his imbibing.  Wow, this can go on [READ MORE]

Today is Mother’s Day, so Happy Mother’s Day to all. First, a little history: Back in 1905, Anna Jarvis of West Virginia, wanted to create a special occasion to recognize her deceased mother who had spent years caring for wounded soldiers of the Civil War (even those from the north).  [READ MORE]

The Players is here!!! Or, is it: The Players are here? Well, they'll start arriving Monday, anyway. I consider The Players to be Jacksonville's premier annual event. No, I'm not taking anything away from the importance and effect that the Jaguars have on our city. But when people throughout the [READ MORE]