Presidents Message Archive
Issue 307, November 16, 2025
“Coming together is a beginning Keeping together is progress Working together is success” Henry Ford Dear Members, When our club started way back in 1932 the idea was for a group of businessmen to come together, that was our beginning. Keeping together for 93 years well that is progress. And working together is success. When I […]
Issue 306, November 9, 2025
“A nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.” Abraham Lincoln Dear Members, As we approach Veterans Day, the Southside Businessmen’s Club proudly pauses to honor the brave men and woman who have served our great nation. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to defending our freedoms represents the very values upon which […]
Issue 305, November 2, 2025
For some of us in the club, we remember this famous quote and the movie as if it was yesterday. It’s hard to believe Ferris Bueller’s Day Off came out in 1986. 39 years ago. I was just 22 years old with my whole life ahead of me. While it was a great movie, I don’t think I […]
Issue 303, October 20, 2025
Dear Members, It’s hard to believe that after this week’s meeting, we only have two meetings left this year—one each in November and December! But that doesn’t mean our work is done. We have a busy few months ahead with great opportunities to support our Club, our community, and to network with fellow members. Last […]
Issue 302, October 12, 2025
Everyone hates advertising until they lose their cat…. David Droga Dear Members, Good Advertising should be something that your customers remember that leaves them feeling good about your product and services, and who you are as a company. One thing that surprised me when I took over as President of this 93-year-old organization, was how […]
Issue 301, October 5, 2025
We’re not very different from one another, not different at all in fact. We’re all just people with the same needs, the same desires, the same feelings. It’s a lie about us being different. Harry Bernstein Dear Members, One of my favorite movie scenes is from My Big Fat Greek Wedding, when Gus, the father […]
Issue 300, September 29, 2025
The world is changed by your example, not your opinion. Paulo Coelho Celebrating Past Presidents’ Day & Honoring Leadership The Southside Businessmen’s Club gathered for a special evening celebration in honor of Past Presidents’ Day, a long-standing tradition that reflects the history, leadership, and camaraderie of our club. This year’s event was especially meaningful as […]
Issue 299, September 21, 2025
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.“ – Elizabeth Andrew Dear Members, This Wednesday, we will once again celebrate and honor those who have served as Presidents of our esteemed organization. It can be easy to forget the hard work, dedication, and sacrifices required of a President—both professionally and personally. […]
Issue 297, September 7, 2025
“Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends.” – Walt Disney Dear Members, Who doesn’t want to build and own a business with loyal customers? I understand how important customer loyalty is to the success of any organization. The purpose of a business is simple: […]
Issue 295, September 1, 2025
“I not only use all the brains that I have, but all that I can borrow.” ― Woodrow Wilson Dear Members, This past Wednesday, unfortunately our President Ken Petsch was unable to attend as he has been down with the flu. Please join me in wishing him a speedy recovery. However, this did allow me […]