San Jose Country Club Annual Meeting
February 12th, 2025
Welcome 2025 San Jose Country Club Board of Governors
Brian Flynn Membership Committee
Matt Saxton Golf & Grounds
Melinda Stivers Social & Entertainment
John Pomroy Golf & Grounds
Pate Foshee Building & Security
Nancy Hennessy Pool, Fitness, Tennis
Steve Simmons Pool, Fitness, Tennis
Connie Turner Building & Security
Ken Akel Budget & Finance
Lauren DeAlexandris Membership
Chuck Kalb Social & Entertainment
Hans Vanden Noort Budget & Finance
Welcome 2025 San Jose Country Club Board of Governors Officers
Jim Tilbrook Secretary
Doug Saunders President Elect
Will Morgan 2025 President
Ladson Montgomery Past President
Bucky Buchanan Treasurer
Thank You!
Thank you to all of our 2024 volunteer leaders for their invaluable time and energy that they have dedicated to our Club!
Board of Governors
Ken Akel
Eric Blocker
Lauren DeAlexandris
Bois Farrar
Pate Foshee
Nancy Hennessy
Jamie Olinto
John Pomroy
Doug Saunders
Connie Turner
Hans Vanden Noort
Board Officers
Ladson Montgomery - President
Will Morgan - President Elect
Stephen Frick - Past President
Steve Simmons - Treasurer
Melinda Stivers - Secretary
Strategic Planning
Ladson Montgomery
Will Morgan
Stephen Frick
Cary Helton
Bois Farrar
Doug Saunders
Pate Foshee
Executive
Ladson Montgomery
Will morgan
Bois Farrar
Doug Saunders
Pate Foshee
Golf & Grounds
Bois Farrar - Chair
John Pomroy - Chair
Cary Helton
Brian DeAlexandris
John Ambrose
Steve Simmons
Christine Ragazzo
Shar Donovan
David Miller
Camilo Ramirez
Eddie Sidenstricker
Pool/Fitness/Tennis
Nancy Hennessy - Chair
Pam Basney
Amy Cochran
Emily Dostie
Mike Hayman
Michelle Kalil
Melinda Stivers
Chuck Kalb
Social & Entertainment
Eric Blocker - Chair
Lauren DeAlexandris - Chair
Meghan Murphy
Christine McGill
Joey James
Clay Hall
Budget & Finance
Hans Vanden Noort - Chair
Ken Akel - Chair
Lauren DeAlexandris - Chair
Bucky Buchanan
Tyler Lamer
Bob Crouch
Membership
Jamie Olinto - Chair
Doug Saunders - Chair
Connie Turner
Melinda Stivers
Alex Burton
Jesse Hedrick
John Ambrose
Chris Chapman
Kimberly Holland
Dawn Siebenhaar
Building & Security
Pate Foshee - Chair
Connie Turner - Chair
John Murphy
Aaron Curtis
Allison Curtis
Dues & Non Dues
(Total Revenue)
Revenues (Capital Dues & Initiation Fees)
San Jose Country Club 2024 Year End Results
1,023,000
1,050,000
Operating Outcomes
2021- ($691,000)
2022- ($709,000)
2023- ($255,000)
2024- ($23,000)
Net Worth Over Time
Most Important Financial Metric
Growth of Members’ Equity Drives the following
Balance Sheet Strength
Investment in Property, Plant & Equipment
Initiation Fee Growth
Market relevance and competitive standing
The Capital Ledger is the engine that drives Net Worth over time
Net to Gross PPE
New PPE is where a club’s money ends up.
Very accurate and simple test of physical plant condition.
Ratio above median indicates physical assets fresher & more up to date.
Ratio below media indicates physical assets older and more worn.
Club Benchmarking
Club Benchmarking recommends minimum Net Worth growth of 3.5% per year to meet obligatory capital needs.
Capital income for aspirational capital will grow New Worth on top of 3.5%
Obligatory Capital (Maintenance)
Repair and replacement of existing assets.
Goal- Depreciation
Assets cost more to replace than when originally acquired, and fully depreciated assets in use will need to be replaced.
The source of Obligatory Capital is recurring Capital Dues.
Aspirational Capital (Growth)
Expand or enhance existing assets.
Adding new amenities
Current and, even more so, future members are responsible.
The source of Aspirational Capital is Initiation Fee Income & Debt.
Are We Meeting Our Needs?
Able to repair or replace existing assets
Current Members cover depreciation and future members fund aspirational capital
Able to attract new members.
Able to Increase Initiation Fee
AIR
CONDITIONING UNITS
Capital Items
GOLF CARTS
SECURITY CAMERAS AND MONITORING SYSTEM
FITNESS CENTER
PUMP STATION
TRACK LOADER
EXCAVATOR
SELF POUR DRAFT SYSTEM NEW
LANDSCAPING DESIGN FROST
EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM BEVERAGE CART
ROOF
ENGINEER AND PROJECT
ROUGH MOWER
Behind the Scenes with the SJCC Team
San Jose Country Club Directors
Todd Bork Director of Golf
Marie Waller Director of Tennis
Josh Urbanec Golf Course Superintendent
Brian Nay Chief Financial Officer
Savannah Watson Director of Marketing & Communications
Amanda Anderson Director of Membership Sales
Cydnie Forrest Member Billing
Michael Ayres Executive Chef
Brittany Williams Director of Catering
Stephen Whitson General Manager/COO
Jessica Burns Food & Beverage Manager
Shana Holland Director of HR
Randy Woodrum Director of Fitness & Aquatics
160+
It takes a village, and we are grateful to have a team of over 160 hardworking individuals!
We prioritize investing in our people to ensure they are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to serve our members exceptionally. We believe in continuous learning, professional development, and providing our team with the right resources that empowers them to deliver the highest level of service and be the best version of themselves.
STAFF MILESTONES
40+ Years
Tim Fidler (41)
25-30 Years
Marie Waller (29)
Sandrell Washington-Smith (27)
Ronnie Washington (27)
Julie Elliott (26)
Todd Bork (25)
20-24 Years
Lynn Flanders (22)
Beqir Omeri (20)
Carol Hillis (20)
15-19 Years
Steven Emanual (19)
Shqiponja Pazi (19)
Landa Nurcellarri (17)
Eric Schroeder (16)
Joe Long (15)
11-14 Years
David Kowalski (13)
Dorian Porada (11)
5-10 Years
Bill Thompson (10)
Wesley Oliver (10)
Denise Carr (10)
Shahip Qefalia (10)
5-10 Years
Brittany Williams (8)
James Cromer (7)
Quiana Snow (7)
Cydnie Forrest (6)
James Hopely (6)
Brett Glidewell (6)
Alexander Acevedo (5)
31,563 ROUNDS OF GOLF
4,581 GYM VISITS
97,552 HOURS OF TENNIS LESSONS
1,643
700
14,390 BEVERAGE CART COVERS
1,603 BANG BANG SHRIMP ORDERS
2,463
24,000
6,500
200 PICKLEBALL PLAYERS
42,350
46,226 OPENS OF THE SAN JOSE NEWSLETTER
45 NEW MEMBERS GOLF LESSONS GIVEN 2,717
145 MEMBER EVENTS
8 MONDAY OUTINGS ON THE COURSE
3,078 MEMBERS ENJOYED SUNDAY BRUNCH
621
210 MOBILE ORDERS
167
TRAINING SESSIONS
19,394 POOL VISITS
9,000 TENNIS BALLS PURCHASED 21,178 BEERS SERVED
20,155 COCKTAILS SERVED AT THE DONALD ROSS BAR
22,004 LIKES ON INSTAGRAM
2025 Club Events
February
February 8 : Barbie Father Daughter Dance
February 13 : Sip & Shop Kendra Scott
February 14 : Sweetheart Dinner
February 19 : Free Movie Night & S’mores
February 22: The Carving Room
February 27 : Happy, Happy Hour
March
March 6 : Frank Family Wine Dinner
March 15 : St Patricks Pub Party
March 22 : Catalina Wine Mixer
March 26 : Traditions Luncheon
March 27 : Happy, Happy Hour
April
April 9 : Make Your Own Pizza & Movie Night
April 9 : Free Sundaes
April 19 : Easter Egg Hunt
April 20 : Easter Brunch
April 24 : Happy, Happy Hour
May
May 3 : Kentucky Derby Party
May 8 : Sip & Shop Kendra Scott
May 13 : Coffee Talk with the GM
May 15 : Ladies Karaoke Night
May 26 : Memorial Day Pool Party
May 29 : Happy, Happy Hour
June
June 4 : Free Cotton Candy Day
June 11 : Happy Hour with the GM
June 26 : Happy, Happy Hour
July
July 3 : July 3rd Celebration
July 4 : 4th of July Pool Party
July 8 : Coffee Talk with the GM
July 24 : Happy, Happy Hour
August
August 13 : Happy Hour with the GM
August 14 : Sip & Shop Kendra Scott
August 28 : Happy, Happy Hour
September
September 1 : Labor Day Pool Party
September 7 : Grandparents Brunch
September 10 : Free Cotton Candy
September 18 : Meet the BOG Members
September 24 : Coffee Talk with the GM
September 25 : Happy, Happy Hour
October
October 4 : Family Camp Night
October 8 : Happy Hour with the GM
October 15 : Free Caramel Apples
October 17 : Fall Fitness Party
October 19 : BOO Brunch
October 24 : FL/GA Oyster Roast
October 30 : Happy, Happy Hour
October 31: Trick-Or-Treat at the Club
November
November 7 : Dueling Pianos
November 8 : Free Movie on the Lawn
November 11 : Coffee Talk with the GM
November 13 : Sip & Shop Kendra Scott
November 20 : Happy, Happy Hour
November 27 : Thanksgiving Brunch
November 29 : Christmas Tree Lighting
December
December 4 : Wreath Workshop
December 7 : Santa Brunch
December 10 : Happy Hour with the GM
December 18 : Happy, Happy Hour
December 21 : Santa’s Workshop
December 31 : NYE Happy Hour & Dinner
CLASS OF 2025 GRADUATION
You guys knocked it out of the park again! Kids were nonstop entertained, and the food & drinks were delicious. The coolers for water, Gatorade, beer, and seltzers were such a great idea! My parents were visiting from NC and commented all night about how attentive and courteous the staff had been all night! And the fireworks…wow! Some of the best I’ve ever seen! Thank you for all your hard work on the event — we’ll cherish these family memories forever!
-Sarah Sidenstricker (Member since 2020)
Great event, I loved the interactive activities that were available, and was so impressed with how well attended the event was!!! Great job EVERYONE!!
-Lisa Martinelli (Member since 1987)
We love all the events at SJCC! Thanks for helping our family build memories. We have been so happy with all the events we have attended this past year. For the Santa Workshop, the food was great, the service was excellent as always, and there were so many fun things to do for the kids. The best part- the adults didn’t have to worry about cleaning up post making the houses. Thanks for making our holidays special!
-Julie Moloney (Member since 2021)
Best Mother Day brunch I have ever attended - this includes the one's we attended at the last two country clubs we were members of before moving to JAX and joining SJCC. Great job Stephen and the entire staff - was a very special morning!
-Alex Burton (Member since 2022)
Last May my husband and I got married at San Jose Country Club. The 10 months of planning leading up to it were a dream, truly The entire staff and specifically Brittany, the event coordinator, went above and beyond to make our day spectacular. I joke with my friends that if I needed a wall moved they would have made it happen. SJCC also had several contacts for vendors that we hired, including a firework event specialists. The entire night was flawless and I will be forever indebted to this wonderful place that made everything go perfect from the time we did our tour to when we were sent off at the end of the night!
-Jacqueline Flynn Digney (Google Reviews)
San Jose Country Club was a beautiful venue! They went over and beyond to make our special day truly magical!! The were professional and accommodating! Great service, food and very helpful!
-Robin J. (Google Reviews)
San Jose Country Club exceeded our expectations! Very workable with our particulars! This was our 2nd time to use the venue and we will use it again! Brittany Williams was an amazing Coordinator! Her attitude and actions were professional, warm and filled with “can-do” assurance!
-Lynn E (Google Reviews)
Club Photo Gallery
We believe in preserving the memories made at San Jose, and our extensive coverage reflects the energy and camaraderie within our community.
Tennis & Fitness Center Highlights
Free Group Exercise Classes
New Green Turf Area
PourMyBeer Self Service Drink Station
Hot Saunas (Mens & Women Locker Rooms)
Brand New Facility
Spa Services (Massage Therapy, Facials, Etc.)
Stop by today and check it out!
533
Children Under 18
780
Total Memberships
The year that our member with the longest tenure at the Club joined!
41
Average Age of a Member
Member Referral Program – Extended through June of 2025
For every new member you refer, who joins the club, you will receive six months of dues credit. This is a wonderful opportunity to not only earn rewards but also to help grow our community with new members who will add to the vibrant atmosphere we all cherish.
KEY DETAILS:
How to Refer: All qualified referral leads must be emailed directly to Amanda at Amanda.anderson@sjccjax.com before the lead reaches out to the club or via the website.
Referral Bonus: For each member you refer to the club you will receive six months of dues credit based o the new member’s category of membership. Promotion Period: This offer is set to expire June 30th, 2025 so be sure to get your membership leads to Amanda today!
Please note that this promotion does not extend to legacy memberships. If you have any questions or would like more information about the Member Referral Program, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Amanda.Anderson@sjccjax.com or call
Membership
Regular Member: A member who is entitled to the use of all facilities and privileges of the Club.
Sports Member: A member who is entitled to the use of all Clubhouse facilities, the swimming pool, tennis courts and fitness facility Sports Members shall not have use of the golf course, or other facilities, except such limited privileges as may be authorized by the Board of Governors.
House Member: A member who is entitled to the use of all Clubhouse facilities, plus use of the swimming pool House Members shall not have use of the golf course, tennis courts, fitness facilities or other facilities, except such limited privileges as may be authorized by the Board of Governors.
Full Member: A member of any age who is entitled to all privileges of that membership class
Senior Member: A member who has attained the age of 65 years, has held a membership for not less than 25 years, and has elected to become a Senior Member Senior Members shall have the same use privileges as all members in their class Dues for Senior Members shall not exceed 70% of such charges to Full members of that class Notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws, Senior Members are not voting members and are not eligible for re-classification to any class of voting membership
Junior Member: A member whose age is between 21 and 35 Junior members shall have the same use privileges as Full members of the same class, except that the Board may, in its discretion, restrict use of Club facilities by Junior members on weekends and holidays
National Member: A member whose primary residence is outside Duval, St. Johns, Baker, Clay, and Nassau counties A National Member shall be entitled to the same use privileges as a Full member, except that the Board may limit such privileges or prescribe charges for their use, as the Board may deem appropriate
Survivor Member: Spouses of deceased members may elect to become Survivor Members upon the death of their spouse Survivor Members shall enjoy the privileges of the class of membership to which the deceased member belonged so long as the Survivor Member remains a widow or widower and pays the dues, assessments and charges applicable thereto; except that Survivor Members are not voting members
Transitional Regular Member: A Full Regular Member who is between the age of 35 years and 40 years, and who is eligible and has elected to participate in the Transitional Regular Membership Program as the same may be adopted from time to time by the Board of Governors
Long Range Strategic Plan
Thanks to our successful partnership and collaborative efforts with Club Benchmarking, this past year we received a in depth 5 year strategic plan. This strategic plan not only reflects our commitment to maintaining the highest standards for our club, but also ensures that we are well-equipped with the necessary information for improvements. We are excited about the prospects and confident that this strategic roadmap will not only meet but exceed both our internal and external standards.
January
2024 February 2024
10 Board Members selected with GM for initial virtual interviews
20 Members participated in virtual focus groups
February 2024
6 Staff Members participated in virtual focus groups
March 2024
99 Members completed a written survey
Each committee has now been given a section of the strategic plan, which will then become its main goals for the year. The Management Team will also review the goals monthly. The Board will decide on any modifications to the plan for the coming years.
Strategic Pillars Governance
Our Board of Directors, supported by diverse and engaged Committees, governs the Club in a forward-looking, data-driven manner.
Facilities & Campus
We are committed to the improvement and expansion of our facilities, consistent with our long-range plan, which is reviewed and updated on an annual basis.
Membership
We maintain a high-quality, full membership, with a robust waiting list for both our full golf and social membership categories.
Finance
We judiciously manage and steward our financial resources.
Management & Staffing
We attract and retain an optimized team of high-quality staff members through respect for work-life balance, a competitive compensation & benefits program, and professional development opportunities.
Programming
We offer innovative and compelling member experiences that appeal to a wide variety of Members and create superior Membership engagement
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a high-quality, family-oriented, golf and country club experience.
VISION STATEMENT
To focus on facilities improvement and the golf experience to become the most soughtafter familyoriented country club in Northeast Florida.
CORE VALUES:
San Jose Country Club’s fundamental beliefs that drive its behavior.
Welcoming – We are an inclusive country club that creates genuine camaraderie by ensuring all members, their families and guests feel at home.
Family – We seek to provide a family-centric approach to the programs and amenities we offer our members, and view our staff as an extension of our family.
Service – We seek to consistently deliver a hospitality experience that is beyond expectations and rooted in our staff’s sincere desire to serve
Quality – We are committed to delivering the highest quality service and amenities, striving for excellence in all that we do.
Experience – We seek to create memorable experiences across all aspects of our operations and interactions with our members.
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!