Presidents Message Archive
Issue 342, July 19th, 2026
“The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.” — Dalai Lama. As I sit here celebrating National Ice Cream Day with a sweet scoop in hand, watching the thrilling soccer finals, I’m filled with joy during this special time of year. We are also proudly marking America’s Semiquincentennial, the nation’s […]
Issue 341, July 12, 2026
Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.” — Sheryl Sandberg As we celebrate National Mac & Cheese day on the 14th, I would like to remind our members of the impact women have had on our club… In 1996 the membership […]
Issue 340, July 5, 2026
“Let the annual return of this day forever refresh our recollections of these rights, and an undiminished devotion to them.” -John Adams This was a typical Independence Day in America… Families gathering with friends under clear summer sky, flipping hamburgers & rolling hot dogs on grills while kids splash in backyard pools. Baseball games unfold on tv, […]
Issue 339, June 28, 2026
SBMC Legacy Spotlight Building Jacksonville’s Future—One Road at a Time As we celebrate Independence Day and reflect on the freedoms and opportunities that make our nation strong, we also recognize the civic-minded individuals who dedicated themselves to improving their communities. One of the Southside Business Men’s Club’s earliest and most significant accomplishments was its leadership […]
Issue 338, June 21, 2026
A Father’s Day Reflection As we celebrate Father’s Day, we are reminded that one of the greatest gifts a father can give is the example he sets for future generations. Throughout SBMC’s history, leadership, service, and civic responsibility have often been passed from one generation to the next. Perhaps no example better illustrates this than […]
Issue 337, June 14, 2026
“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” Pelé Who has the better game of football, American or Europe? This is a great time to have all these countries in our midst-during our 250th birthday, with their […]
Issue 336, June 7, 2026
The Southside Business Men’s Club traces its origins to where we came from to a group of forward thinking local businessmen who came together in the Southside community of Jacksonville with a shared vision of fostering professional connections, economic growth, and civic responsibility. Through the dedication and leadership of visionary founders, influential past presidents, and […]
Issue 335, May 31, 2026
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” — Irish Proverb This weekend was pretty somber for me. I went to two Celebrations of Life. It really hits home that we’re not here forever. At the same time, it warmed my heart to see all the love these […]
Issue 334, May 25, 2026
“Hurricane season brings a humbling reminder that, despite our technologies, most of nature remains unpredictable.” — Diane Ackerman The start of hurricane season is upon us, bringing with it the annual reminder for coastal communities to be prepared for hurricanes by stocking up on emergency supplies, creating a family evacuation plan, securing homes, & staying informed through reliable […]
Issue 333, May 17, 2026
“Summer means happy times and good sunshine. It means going to the beach, going to Disney World, having fun.” — Brian Wilson As the warm summer days unfold, families embraces every moment of vacation time with the kids. Weekends are filled with sizzling summer bar-b-ques in the backyard, where laughter echoes alongside the aroma of […]