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NO MENINAK MEETING - Monday - May 27, 2013

memorial.13MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE

Veterans Memorial Wall
President Larry Cobb will present a Meninak Wreath

8:30 am - Pre-Ceremony
Navy Band Southeast
9:00 am - Ceremony
Patriotic Attire suggested
1145 East Adams St. - Parking is Free



Mark your Calendars - so many fun things to do at Meninak!
May 27 – NO MEETING – Memorial Day
June 3 – TBA
June 10 – Healthcare Forum - Pam Chally
June 17 – Eric Summa – Army Corps of Engineers
June 24 – Janet Owen – VP of Government Affairs at UNF


photo 4October 1, 2012 - Team Meninak Wins Charity Golf Tournament
Captain Buzz Tyre proudly accepted the trophy when Team Meninak beat Rotary at the 47th Charity Golf Tournament with a score of 22.5 to 13.5.  Brian Stokes won closest to the pin on #13 and Nick Napoleon won closest to the pin on #8.  A special thank you to Team Meninak members:  John Anderson and Pat Williams, Bunky Johnson and Ray Prevatt, Bill McCamy and Bill Monroe, Hugh Magevney, Kris Robinson and James Ollis, Brian Stokes and Bill Nipper, Kerry Varkonda and George Erickson, Gil Wright and Keith Kinssella, Buzz Tyre and Rick Collins, George Good and Peter Eyrick, Dr. Faris Monsour and Frank Pixler, Nick Napoleon and Jerry Woods, Larry Cobb and Tony Marinatos.


CPAward.2012September 17, 2012 - Charity Project $30,000
St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS)
On September 17 at the meeting with Mayor Alvin Brown, the Meninak Club presented its 2012 Charity Grant award to St. Augustine Youth Services.  The grant is awarded annually to a youth-serving nonprofit to apply toward a capital improvement.  This year's $30,000 will provide funds toward the construction of a new location for the therapeutic boys home.  L-R:  Meninak President - Pete Hallock, SAYS Special Project Administrator - Dennis Maneja, SAYS Executive Director - Schuyler Seifker, Meninak Charity Project Chair - Nick Napoleon. 


2012swim2July 28, 2012 - 79th Meninak Lifeguard Ocean Marathon Swim
Swimming in the ocean for 3.5 miles is daunting for most but for Jacksonville Beach lifeguards, its part of the fun.  Over 40 members of the American Red Cross Volunteer Lifesaving Corps competed in the 79th Meninak Swim from Ponte Vedra Beach to Jacksonville Beach.  The race is only open to lifeguards from the corps, including alumni.  Ryan Tocco, 17, came in first at 1:15:22, Eli Phillips, 20, finished second at 1:16:05, and Cleve Clooney, 45, was third at 1:18:58.  "The conditions this year were good ocean marathon conditions," said Clooney, who holds the record of 10 wins.  


IMG 7563May 21, 2012 - Leadership Scholarships Awards $25,000
Meninak awarded five $5,000 scholarships to high school seniors after an ajpplication and interview process.  The recipients must have participated in the Youth Leadership Jacksonville program and use the grants to attend an accredited college.  Meninak has granted 80 scholarships totaling $400,000 since 1997.  L-R:  Amy Nicotra - Florida State University; Zoe Sieber - University of Florida; Jaryd Tamares - University of Florida; Adia Adkins - Florida State College of Jacksonville; Jonathan Jenkins - University of Central Florida.     

 

 

Since 1919, the Meninak Club of Jacksonville has carved a unique role for itself in our community. Attracting top business, professional, military and civic leaders to its ranks, Meninak has long been a catalyst for strengthening bonds among influential people and for helping shape the future of the Jacksonville community.
    We choose to dedicate ourselves to the betterment of Northeast Florida, lending help where none is available, especially when enhancing the lives of children. Join us

Calendar of Events

  • 27 May 2013
    12:00 am to 11:59 pm

  • 3 Jun 2013
    12:15 pm to 01:15 pm

  • 3 Jun 2013
    01:30 pm to 02:30 pm

  • 10 Jun 2013
    12:15 pm to 01:15 pm

  • 17 Jun 2013
    12:15 pm to 01:15 pm

  • 24 Jun 2013
    12:15 pm to 01:15 pm

  • 1 Jul 2013
    12:00 am to 11:59 pm

  • 8 Jul 2013
    12:15 pm to 01:15 pm

  • 15 Jul 2013
    12:15 pm to 01:15 pm

  • 22 Jul 2013
    12:15 pm to 01:15 pm

  • 22 Jul 2013
    12:15 pm to 01:15 pm

  • 29 Jul 2013
    12:15 pm to 01:15 pm

27 May - 3 Jun
3 Jun - 10 Jun
17 Jun - 24 Jun
1 Jul - 8 Jul
15 Jul - 22 Jul
22 Jul - 29 Jul