Belonging to the Beaches Business Association (B.B.A.) is like having a best friend "in the know" at the beaches.

November 10, 2008

Susan describes getting a traffic ticket in N.C.

Susan tells us how ended up in Jacksonville

Steve Scarborough talks about the JAXBBA website

Steve Scarborough describes the new BBA Online Registration system on the JAXBBA website

Freb Bower and paul Gruenther give away the doorprizes

Guest speaker and BBA member
Jacksonville Beach City Manager
George Forbes

George Forbes explaines some of the projects that the
City of Jacksonville Beach has going on.

November 10, 2008

BBA President Fred Bower brings the meeting to order

Steve Scarborugh (JAXBBA Webmaster)
explains the new features of the JAXBBA.COM website

WWII Vereran Don Schneider
tells us of his experiences as a survivor or the
Normandy Beach Invasion

November 3, 2008

Dot Mitchell, Lipshin (Hero Reading Buddy, and Granddaughter

Lipshin listens to a story

Getting a kiss from Lipshin

October 27, 2008

George Forbes introduces himself at the meeting

Guest Speaker Kathie McGuinness
Beaches Womens Partnership

Kathie McGuinness

October 20, 2008

Fred introduces our guest speaker Garry Smits

Times Union Golf Writer - Gary Smits

Gary describes what is the latest news in golf

October 13, 2008

Paul gives away another lucky Lotto ticket

Gust speaker Nancy Broner

Nancy Broner tells the BBA member about the Duval County School system

October 6, 2008

Fred Bower takes a moment to pose for the camera before taking over as the 2008/2009 BBA President

In true politician form Fred Bower brings the meeting to order

From President ot Head Elf
Paul gives out the doorprizes

Bob Grovenstein introduces the guest speakers

Candidate for Mayor of Neptune Beach
Hariett Pruette

Candidate for Mayor of Neptune Beach
Scott Wiley

Candidate for Neptune Beach Council Seat #2
Eric Pardee

Candidate for Neptune Beach Council Seat #3
Sybil Ansbacher

Candidate for Neptune Beach Council Seat #3
Kara Tucker

Candidates for office in Neptune Beach

September 29, 2008

Outgoing BBA president Paul McLaughlin
brings the meeting to order

Bob Grovenstein introduces the new slate of officers
for the 2008/2009 year

The swearing in of the new 2008/2009
Board od Directors

Outgoing President Paul McLaughlin turns the microphone
over to incoming PResident Fred Bower

Campaign Director Jim Minion intorduces
Jay McGovern

Candidate for US Congress Jay McGovern
addresses the BBA membership

Paul thanks Jay for speaking to our members

A smiling Paul thanks everyone for all the hard work
done by the BBA during his term of office

New BBA President Fred Bower
and past President Paul McLaughlin

September 22, 2008

Hey! It's fun giving away doorprizes.

Susan Conley introduces her guest Randy from BJ's

Randy tells us about BJ's Wholesale Club

Paul introduces our Guest Speaker

Guest speaker Sheriff John Rutherford

Sheriff Rutherford tell the membership about JSO future plans

Paul presents Sheriff Rutherford with a BBA calendar

September 15, 2008

Rick Knight fills in as temporary elf to give away the doorprizes

Acting as moderator for the speakers
Bob Grovenstein introduces our guest speakers

BBA members listen to today's guest speakers
Fland Sharp and Neal Mace

Candidate for Mayor of Jacksonville Beach
Neal Mace

Candidate for Mayor of Jacksonville Beach
Fland Sharp

September 8, 2008

If you look just right you can see........

Hey! I know this guy.

Guest speaker -Lester Dualte

Lester Dualte explaines "We're not your father's FBI"

August 25, 2008

Head Elf Rich
"Such a deal I've got just for you"

Paul introduces our guest speaker

Guest speaker
Capt. Bowman - Mayport Navy Base

Capt. Bowman answers questions from BBA members

August 18, 2008

It's Party Time

New Head Elf Rich gives away a doorprize

Guest Speaker, Craig Airport Manager Tiffiny Gilliam

Tiffiny Gilliam talks about the runway expansion at Craig Airport

Guest Speaker, Attorney Jay Plotkin

Jay Plotkin discusses his candidacy For State Attorney

August 11, 2008

Paul McLaughlin and Fred Bowers
give out this weeks doorprizes

Bob Grovenstein introduced our guest speakers
Candidates for Jacksonville City Council
At Large - Group 2

Dick Brown

John Crescimbeni

Theresa Graham

Bob Harms

Jill Smith

Candidates for Jacksonville City Council
At Large - Group 2

(L to R) Jill Smith, Bob Harms, John Crescimbeni, Theresa Grahan, and Dick Brown

August 4, 2008

Oh Magical, Mystical Jug

I know there's some chocolate in here somewhere

U S A

"You see there were these two guys...."

Steve Scarborough
"Really photography is very simple"

Steve explains some simple rules to take better photographs

July 28, 2008

Bob Grovenstein introduces our guest speakers

Candidate for Circuit Court Judgeship
Mark Hulsey

Candidate for Circuit Court Judgeship
Adrian Soud

BBA members listen to Adrian Soud and Mark Hulsey

Adrian Soud and Mark Hulsey

July 21, 2008

Susan Conley opens the BBA meeting

Marvin Benson leads us in the opening prayer

Bob Grovenstein explains the Indianapolis Plan

Stand in "Elf" John Miller gives away the doorprizes

Guest speaker Tony Sleiman
tells us about the business developement in our area

Tony Sleiman fields questions from the BBA members

July 14, 2008

Paul McLaughlin opens the BBA meeting

Bob Grovenstein introduces our guest speakers
Candidates for Florida House Dist. 18 Seat:
Elaine Brown, Doc Renuart, and Dave Smith

Elain Brown

Doc Ron Renuart

Dave Smith

Elaine Brown, Doc Ron Renuart, and Dave Smith

Lee "Beach" Buck ask the candidates a question

BBA members listening to the three candidates

July 7, 2008

Richard trying to decide
'Should I give this away or drink it myself'

Paul introduces our Guest Speaker

Guest Speaker: Chuck Johnson
Discusses Hurricane Recovery Preparation

Paul presents Chuck with a BBA Calendar

June 30, 2008

New members
Constance Wulf, Anthony Rigney, and Richard Billings

The One and Only Bennie Furlong

Rick Catlet explains the how the Gator Bowl Association helps all of the Jacksonville Communities

Paul presenting Rick Catlet with the BBA calendar as a
token of appreciation for speaking to us.

New BBA member Richard Billings and Ron Pabian

June 23, 2008

Ron gives out one of our great doorprizes

Dan Quiggle talks about the good times he had with
President Regan

June 16, 2008

Paul and Ron give away another mysterious door prize

KC McCarthey discusses the USO and how we can help

June 9, 2008

Paul opens the BBA meeting

Ron giving away another mysterious watch

Fred Bowers leads us in song

BBA members lift their voices to "She's A Grand Old Flag"

Robin Gidden speaks to members about her life
in the funeral business

June 2, 2008

Paul and head elf Ron try to auction off a mysterious watch

Paul and Ron giving away one of the many great doorprizes

Colette and Charlie Sellers

"Doc" Renuart

Bob Castro fills in as guest speaker because the scheduled speaker was ill

BBA Members listen to a presentation by two of the Jax Beach Life Guards

Jax Beach Life Guards Inna Gudiyev and Matt Duffy

May 19, 2008

Lee McClure introduces Scholarship Award winner
Molorie Kate Orlando

Mallory Kate Orlando

Bob Grovenstein introduces Scholarship Award winner
Frank Allen Jr.

Frank Allen Jr.

Guest Speaker Billy Hargrove
DAK Resources, Inc.

Paul presents Billy Hargrove with a gift calendar

May 12, 2008

Marvin Benson leads us in the opening prayer

President Paul McLaughlin introduces our guest speaker
Adam Silva

Guest Speaker Adam Silva tells us about the
Wounded Warrior Project

Paul McLaughlin and Adam Silva

May 5, 2008

Thanks to Paul Gruenther for these photos

BBa members at the May 5th meeting

Guest Speaker Grady Kearsey

Grady Kearsey and Paul McLaughlin

April 21, 2008

Harriet Pruit and John Cross

Guest Speaker Bill Sander discusses Amateur Radio (HAM)

March 24, 2008

Paul introduces our guest speaker

Guest spealer Dennis Pate or the Jacksonville Zoo

March 17, 2008

Paul and Ron giving out the doorprizes
Be sure to use this weeks tickets Paul

Jack Proctor addresses the BBA

Guest speaker Rick Ferrin
Executive Director of JaxPort

March 10, 2008

BBA meeting at the Jax Beach Community Center

Fred Bower standing in for Paul

Ms. Bennie Furlong

Jax Beach City Manager George Forbes

March 3, 2008

Peggy Ceballos of SunCruz Casinos

February 18, 2008

Paul and head elf Ron

Guest speaker Karen Walsh explains occupational health

Karen gets Paul to demonstrate good posture

February 11, 2008

Fred giving away one of our many doorprizes

Guest Speaker Don Dymer teaches us about
security in the work place

February 4, 2008

BBA Chaplin Marvin Benson leads us in prayer

BBA members recite the Pledge of Allegiance

Paul and Ron giving out the Door-prizes

Dr. Bob Grovenstein introduces our guest speaker
Mayor Jake Goldbold

Jake Godbold telling us about his near death experience

Jake Godbold talking about our youth in today society

Jake Godbold explains Camp Birmingham, AL.

Jake Godbold stressing the points of having Camp Jacksonville

January 28, 2008

Our new Chaplin Marvin Benson leads us in Prayer

Our Guest speaker, Aimee Pariseau

Aimee speaking to us about care for seniors

Melissa Martin helping Aimee with questions and answers

Melissa Martin and Aimee Pariseau

January 14, 2008

What proof is that?

Paul McCormick discusses Public Relations

Paul making a point

Paul answering questions from the group

January 7, 2008

Jacksonville Beach Fire Chief Gary Frazier

Gary explains fire safety

December 17, 2007

Ron thinking "How can I smuggle this prize out of here"

Peggy (Sun Cruz Casinos) talks about their new ship

Bennie Furlong doing her introduction

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One of our Guest Speakers
David Ritchie H & R Block

Stan Miller (H&R Block) Discussing Investment Taxes

December 10, 2007

I know my ticket is in here somewhere

David displays another great doorprize

Paul introduces our guest speaker
Cathy Parker

Cathy Parker tells everyone about how she helped
bring football to alaska

Peggy Ceballos listen to Cathy's presentation

Cathy fields questions from our members

November 26, 2007

Paul making opening announcements at the BBA meeting

Ron giving away one of our many door prizes

Our guest speaker
UNF Athletic Director
Richard Gropper

Richard tells us about how far UNF's athletic program has advanced

Where Were You?

If you weren't at the meeting this week,

you missed out on a great time.

See you next week!