The funds from
this event directly benefit the Southside Business Men’s
Club Charities. Since 1994, the club has been helping students
in our community through the Youth Achiever Program and our
College Scholarship Program. Through the help of the SBMC,
local elementary schools learn how to raise money for their
annual school safety patrol trips to Washington D.C. This money
helps to ensure that all of their safety patrol members can
attend the trip regardless of the child’s financial situation.
In addition, high school seniors who participated at qualifying
schools throughout the Southside are encouraged to apply for
a $1,500 yearly college scholarship based on academic performance.
Further, we present one University of North Florida student
with the Pauline Smith Scholarship Award. This award goes to
the runner up of the UNF Harry Truman Scholarship Award competition.
The Southside Business Men’s
Club has long been recognized as one of the finest Civic Organizations
in Jacksonville. Now in our 76th year of operation, we continue
with the finest traditions that help make Jacksonville a better
place to live and work.
THANK
YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE YOUTH ACHIEVER PROGRAM
On
April 23, 2008, the Southside Business Men’s Club had the
pleasure of honoring 33 safety patrol members from Beauclerc
Elementary School. The kids were treated to a lunch only a kid
could love (and an ice cream sundae bar). Richard Nunn, meteorologist
from Channel 4, was in attendance as the main speaker for our
luncheon. Ken Jefferson, senior public information officer from
the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, also shared his experience
as a safety patrol member while he was in school. From the inspiring
words from Richard and Ken, to the supportive words from Vice
Principal Thompson, the kids seemed to enjoy every minute of
the luncheon.
The following day, we held the Spring BBQ fundraiser
at Beauclerc Elementary School. It was a roaring success! The
sound of children enjoying themselves could be heard over the
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office’s drag racing car engine
revving and the bloodhound unit dogs barking at the kids running
around. We served over 300 BBQ chicken dinners prepared by Woody’s
BBQ (Wells Rd. location) and the food was fantastic. The best
part is we raised almost $4,000 for the Youth Achiever Program.
I am proud to have been chairperson for this
event. It was a wonderful opportunity I will never forget. Now
I pass the torch to the next great leader!
Cyndi
Nunn
Chairperson
Michael
Carignan
Co-Chair
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On
April 23, 2008, the Southside Business Men’s Club had the
pleasure of honoring 33 safety patrol members from Beauclerc
Elementary School. The kids were treated to a lunch only a kid
could love (and an ice cream sundae bar). Richard Nunn, meteorologist
from Channel 4, was in attendance as the main speaker for our
luncheon. Ken Jefferson, senior public information officer from
the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, also shared his experience
as a safety patrol member while he was in school. From the inspiring
words from Richard and Ken, to the supportive words from Vice
Principal Thompson, the kids seemed to enjoy every minute of
the luncheon.
