April 22, 2014

Welcome Linda H. Sherrer - Founder, President & CEO
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty

WE MEET AT RIVER CITY BREWING COMPANY

LUNCH SERVED AT NOON - MEETING AT 12:30PM

Linda Sherrer, Founder President and CEO

Linda H. Sherrer is the Founder, President and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty (formerly known as Prudential Network Realty) in Jacksonville, Florida. As its founding broker, she has guided the company from its inception in 1988. Today, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty is one of the most dynamic and respected real estate firms in northeast Florida with more than 275 agents, eight branch offices, a corporate relocation division, a builder sales and marketing division, a title company, a referral company and a mortgage relationship. During the past decade, the company sold more than 31,000 homes valued at more than $8.5 billion.

Sherrer is one of the original 10 members of the National Advisory Council of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. In 1998, she was named Prudential Real Estate Affiliates' National Broker of the Year, a coveted award presented annually to one broker chosen from more than 14,000 Prudential real estate brokers throughout the nation. Sherrer is serving on the 2014 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury & Resort Advisory Council.

Sherrer has received numerous honors for her achievements and dedication to the real estate industry and the northeast Florida community including awards such as First Coast Business Hall of Fame; 2006, Ultimate CEO; 2006, UNF Distinguished Business Leader; and 2011 and 2012, Top Women-Owned Businesses by the Jacksonville Business Journal.

Sherrer has served as a gubernatorial appointee to the Jacksonville International Airport Board of Directors, on the board of directors of the Florida Association of Realtors and IM Sulzbacher Center, as past president of the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors and formerly held the position of Commodore at Epping Forest Yacht Club. Sherrer also served on the Jacksonville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Board of Directors for six years, including a term as chairman.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices was created in 2012 as a new real estate brand majority-owned by HomeServices of America, Inc., an affiliate of Berkshire Hathaway, and Brookfield Asset Management, which acquired Prudential Real Estate in 2011. One of the most well-known and trusted brands in the world, Berkshire Hathaway was ranked No. 1 on Barron’s list of the Top 100 “most respected” companies in the world, outranking brands like Apple and Disney.

With the addition of Prudential Network Realty, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is able to incorporate the sales expertise and local market knowledge of a Northeast Florida market leader. The firm, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2013, was one of Prudential’s top affiliates in Florida and among its Top 50 in the national network. 

Rotary Fellowship at Aardwolf

Please join your fellow Rotary Club of South Jacksonville members for a casual evening of conversation and libations.

What:             Happy Hour (or Two Hours)!

Where:           Aardwolf Brewing Company
                        1461 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville FL  32207

When:            Thursday, April 24th, 5:30 - 7:30pm

Membership & Fellowship Evening Meeting

On Tuesday, April 29th, our regular club meeting will be held in the evening at River  City Brewing Company.  Our speaker is Aundra Wallace, CEO of the City of Jacksonville's Downtown Investment Authority.  This is a great opportunity for members to socialize and network - with current club members and guests.

To encourage all members to bring guests - a coworker, a business partner/colleague, prospective member, spouse - there will be no guest fee for this meeting.

Meeting Details:
5:00pm - 6:00pm           Fellowship & Networking
6:00pm - 6:45pm           Club Meeting with Speaker Presentation
6:45pm - ???                    Fellowship & Networking

There will be an open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres available during the fellowship hour, with a cash bar available during and after the meeting.  Please join us for a fantastic evening.

Wine Tasting Event - May 14, 2014

Rotaract and Rotary members will have a joint wine tasting event on Wednesday, May 14th from 5:30 to 7:00pm on the patio of Corner Bistro.  

WHEN:          Wednesday, May 14th - 5:30pm - 7:00pm

WHERE:        Corner Bistro Wine Bar - Outdoor Covered Patio
                         9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Jacksonville, FL  32246
                         North of Butler Blvd off Southside Blvd, near Tinseltown

Cost is $25 per person, includes wine and appetizers.  Rotary Members may bring a guest (prospective member, spouse).

Wine Tasting:  Six  tastes of approximately 2 ounces each to be chosen from three different Pinot Noir and three different Chardonnay.

The wine distributor for Corner Bistro will provide someone to serve as sommelier to describe the wines that we will be tasting.

Appetizers:  Chicken Skewers, Shrimp Flatbread and Vegetable Spring Rolls

Wait staff will assist with other drinks at the expense of each attendee, other than water which will be available at no charge.

SPACE IS LIMITED.  SIGN UP SHEETS AVAILABLE AT THE 4/22 AND 5/6 MEETINGS!

Note:  Walk ups the night of the event will not be permitted and those members signed up as of noon on Monday, May 12th will not be refunded.  All payments will be billed to your Rotary account.

Save the Date

Alhambra Fund Raising Event - June 5th!

Social Security starring Barbara Eden

"When a well-known art gallery owner and her husband receive a visit from her mother, all seems to be going smoothly until they find out the visit may not end.  Panic and mayhem ensue as life takes a crazy turn in this hilarious comedy starring the always enchanting Barbara Eden."

Minutarian Update, Week 42

 

This weeks Minute starts with a special shout out to both Jacksonville Rotarian Ken Durkee, and Jacksonville Comcast. For many years now, the cable provider has graciously allotted time and resources for Rotary. 30 minutes, once a month on channel 99 in Duval County, with Ken conducting the interviews, getting the Rotary word out. Thanks Ken and Comcast.

What a weekend! Gingie and I attended the Catfish Festival in Crescent City on Saturday. Thousands of people, enjoying a parade, food, games, fun, and a great parade. A wonderful Rotary Day event.

Sunday morning, we witnessed the start of the Flagler Beach Clubs, cycling races. I asked DGE Percy Rosenbloom, and DGND Marshall Butler to finish 1st and 2nd. Following up with Percy on Monday, Percy reported Marshall did indeed finish amongst the leaders. Percy stated that he finished too, not T W O mind you, but too as in also. Immediately following the race, our cycling twosome attended Rhythm and Ribs. This St Augustine Sunrise event draw thousands of people to the music, the food, the fellowship and more. Another great Rotary Day, providing funds for all their club projects.