CONNECT
""The greatest success you'll know is believing in our youth and helping them succeed and grow."
- Meninak Diana Monell Fanning
Monday Meetings
Our luncheon meetings are held every Monday, providing a structured yet welcoming environment. We efficiently handle club business before turning the spotlight to our guest speaker, ensuring engaging and insightful presentations. Beyond the meeting itself, members have the opportunity to nurture friendships and build meaningful connections.
Our diverse membership spans a wide range of professions, united by a shared commitment to making a difference. While attendance isn’t required, our members choose to attend—not out of obligation, but because they find value in the camaraderie, inspiration, and impact of being part of Meninak.
Meeting Location
Doubletree Hotel
1201 Riverplace Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32207
Monday Meeting Format
11:45 am Buffet luncheon
12:15 pm Call to order
1:15 pm Adjourned
SPEAKER SERIES
Engaging Speakers
At the heart of every Meninak meeting is our featured speaker, making our weekly gatherings a vital source of insight and information. Our guest speaker series is unmatched in the greater Jacksonville area, featuring a distinguished lineup of leaders from corporate, nonprofit, government, military, education, healthcare, arts, technology, and sports sectors.
Collaborative Environment
Through these presentations, members stay well-informed on key local, state, and national issues, gaining valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of our community. Likewise, our speakers benefit from firsthand engagement with our members, gaining insight into the issues that matter most through dynamic Q&A sessions.
Past Speakers
Dr. Todd Sack, MD
Thank you, Dr. Todd Sack, for speaking to Meninak on the topic "Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: Folly or the Future" The U.S. has been part of conventional wars and a nuclear arms race that includes nine nations. Could such a treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons be a possible means of reducing the number of weapons and the threat of their use? Is it folly to think that nuclear weapons could be retired, or is there a path towards de-escalation, arms reductions and eventual elimination? We had a robust discussion and mix of opinions, but as always, a process of learning together.
OUR LAST MEETING - APRIL 28
Katie Mitura directs the marketing, advertising, communications, social media, and digital content efforts for Visit Jacksonville. Over her time at Visit Jacksonville, she has been focused on several major initiatives you might know including the Jax Ale Trail, Kids Free November, and the Jax Coffee & Donuts Trail.
MENINAK MIXERS
At its core, Meninak’s mission is built on the lasting relationships our members have nurtured and cherished over the decades. While our structured weekly luncheons provide valuable engagement, the Meninak Club has always found ways to bring members together beyond the meeting room.
Informal after-hours events allow members to connect on a deeper level, showcasing the camaraderie and enduring spirit of who we are and what we stand for. Over the years, these gatherings have taken many forms, but one theme remains constant: having fun while strengthening bonds.
This tradition continues with the Meninak Mixer—an after-work event designed to foster connections between younger and seasoned members. Often hosted at small, locally owned venues, these gatherings not only benefit our members but also support the businesses that help shape our community. Members discover new places that need our support, while the venue gains insight into the Meninak Club’s mission and impact. It’s a win-win that reinforces our commitment to both meaningful relationships and community engagement.
Some of Our Recent Activities
Family Baseball Night - Tour of Kings Bay Submarine Base - Jacksonville Children’s Chorus - Tour of the USS Orleck - Icemen Hockey Game - Manifest Distillery - River & Post - Top Golf - Veteran’s United