Presidents Message Archive
Issue 318, February 2, 2026
As the temperatures dip, it’s a good reminder to bundle up—layers, cozy socks, and a hot drink go a long way against the chill. Even here in Jacksonville, the cooler weather can sneak up on you, but nothing a good jacket can’t handle. No matter the forecast, business keeps moving. Operations are running smoothly, productivity […]
Issue 317, January 25, 2026
As we step into the new year, it’s the perfect time to refocus and set clear goals for our club. One of the biggest challenges we’re facing right now is low membership—but rather than seeing this as a setback, we see it as an opportunity. Our goal this year is to grow our membership and […]
Issue 316, January 19, 2026
Here’s to New Beginnings! As the calendar turns to a fresh New Year, the promise of new beginnings fills the air. This is the perfect moment to embrace goals that light the path ahead—whether they’re bold dreams or small, meaningful steps toward the life you truly want. True renewal comes not just from planning, but […]
Issue 314, January 6, 2026
Following the merger of Jacksonville and South Jacksonville in early 1932, the Southside Business Men’s Club was founded by a small group of civic-minded individuals who wanted to improve the working environment on the Southside of Jacksonville. At that time, the Southside’s connection to Jacksonville consisted of a single bridge and an old ferryboat. Only […]
Issue 313, December 29, 2025
We’ve all heard the old saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun.” I must have had a lot of fun this year, because I can hardly believe my term as your president is coming to an end. Last year, along with our officers and board members, we made a resolution to provide real value to […]
Issue 312, December 21, 2025
“And the Angel said unto them, Fear Not: For, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people for unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord” Linus from Peanuts This week, instead of writing a story of my […]
Issue 311, December 14, 2025
“The Achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.” Vince Lombardi Today starts the Jewish Holiday of Hanukkah which the word Hanukkah itself means dedication. And I can’t think of a better word then dedication to describe the people of our club. We have achieved so many things this past year […]
Issue 310, December 8, 2025
No alarm clock needed…. My PASSION wakes me! Dear Members, Passion. How else can you explain getting up at 5 a.m. to meet in a Target parking lot at 6 a.m. on a Saturday morning? It was passion that sparked the now-traditional Children’s Day shopping spree back in the 1980s, and it is passion that […]
Issue 309, November 30, 2025
Dear Members, In business and in life, critics are never in short supply. No matter what you build, improve, or attempt, there will always be someone ready to point out what they think you should have done differently. It’s human nature for people watching from the sidelines to feel compelled to comment on the game. […]
Issue 308, November 23, 2025
“Those early Pilgrims were thankful for what had happened to them, and we should be thankful too. We should just be thankful for being together. I think that’s what they mean by Thanksgiving.” Charlie Brown Dear Members, Life has a funny way of making us believe things will always stay the same. Growing up, I […]