Message from the Director

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I shared that we were all experiencing a tear in the matrix in the June Connections. Well, we’re all learning to repair the tear and move on with our businesses and lives wisely and safely.

Thank you for responding to our recent survey about in-person and virtual events. Most of you replied that you were ready to attend in-person events that followed CDC Guidelines and encouraged masks. And most respondents agreed that the virtual events being offered do provide value.

We may have in-person events in the near future; in the meantime, please join us for our virtual events that contain virtual networking. The events are all listed on our website, www.sjcchamber.com.

Another question asked on the survey revealed that many members aren’t aware of the Member Information Center (MIC). Use your log in and password to explore the MIC. Many valuable virtual events have been recorded and are available to view via the MIC.

Today, we begin our new fiscal year and celebrate our new board of directors for the Ponte Vedra Beach Division. Led by Chair Matt Price (Regions Bank), the new board will include returning members Gloria Dongara (Immediate Past Chair/AAA), Pamela Bomba (Vice Chair/Pivot CPAs), Jen Hendrich (THE PLAYERS Championship PGA TOUR), Christine Swanbeck (Ruth’s Chris Steak House) and Kathleen Floryan (exp Realty). New board members include CW Cook (Sawgrass Country Club), Peter verDorn (TPC Sawgrass); Susan Griffin (Ponte Vedra Recorder), Suzan Lupton (VyStar Credit Union) and Felicia Cox (Iberia Bank).

Special thanks to past board members for their time and support: Rob Schlingmann (The Plantation at Ponte Vedra), Lori Adams (Cabi Independent Fashion Stylist), Kim Scott (The Morgan Company) and Ricki Taylor (Synovus Mortgage).

Please come by the Ponte Vedra Beach Office, also known as the Visitor Information Center and leave your collateral for our visitors and fellow members. We remain a safe Visitor Center and have taken the pledge. 

Regards,

Karen