Volunteering Jacksonville Presidents Message Archive
Issue 198, September 24, 2023
I’m so happy to see a such a great turnout at this past week’s meeting when we heard John Wood, CEO of Sally Dark Rides make his presentation. Wood was informative and engaging. He and a few friends started 45 years ago in his garage in Venetia. His idea was to make moving and talking […]
Issue 197, September 17, 2023
We are off and running with some very busy Fall months. Please mark your calendar for all of the amazing programs and fundraisers to get involved with. This past Wednesday, we had an energizing meeting with some quick wit and interesting personal stories. Our guest speaker, Nadine Salem, a global strategist and connection cultivator, reminded […]
Issue 196, September 10, 2023
This past week we heard from Mark Lamping, the President of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who provided a comprehensive overview of the team’s objectives and initiatives for the future. Lamping highlighted the Jaguars’ commitment to excellence, both on and off the field. He began by discussing the team’s ambitious plans for on-field success, emphasizing their dedication […]
Issue 195, September 3, 2023
Did I just have a Deja-vu? Thank goodness we had very little damage in our neck of the woods. I pray that all of your friends and family are safe after the hurricane, and we can move on to business as usual. This Wednesday, we are fortunate to be able to reschedule the same speaker, […]
Issue 194, August 27, 2023
This past week we heard from Congressman John Rutherford. He spoke on the economy in relationship to business. Will we have a recession? He said the economy grew by leaps and bounds in 2018-19 at 3.5-4% a year. We have a $32 Trillion deficit and with the prediction of a GDP growth at 1.9% a […]
Issue 193, August 20, 2023
This week, we heard from Charlie Cofer, Public Defender District 4. Cofer was a judge prior to running for Public Defender and stepped down in November 2015 so he could run for this office. His main priority was to provide representation for those who could not afford it. His staff has about 85 lawyers that […]
Issue 192, August 13, 2023
Today we had our annual Public Safety Award ceremony. It was very well attended. While Sheriff TK Waters could not make the meeting to present the awards, former Sheriff and now Congressman John Rutherford gave the opening remarks and gave out the awards. Here are this year’s SBMC Public Safety Officer recipients. Each recipient received […]
Issue 191, August 6, 2023
This week we heard from Jeff Price, JaxPort Director of Marketing. Price gave an overview of most of the activities going on at the port, as well as future changes. His PowerPoint presentation showed us the specific areas active and in transition. The port is proud to create a huge economic impact on Jacksonville, with […]
Issue 190, July 30, 2023
This week’s meeting was energized with the enthusiasm of Bob Ohrablo, President of the Jacksonville Icemen. We learned about all the teams that his ownership group, Zoyer Team Sports, manages, as well as heard about all the amenities at the newly renovated Igloo. The Icemen finished second in the league last season but are very […]
Issue 189, July 23, 2023
Last week, we had the pleasure of hearing from Jacob Gordon, formerly of Downtown Vision and a prominent figure in Downtown Jacksonville. During the session, Gordon shared updates on the remarkable growth and transformation taking place in our city center. Key highlights included addressing homelessness, balancing priorities, enhancing public safety, fostering residential growth, and undertaking […]
