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2026 Annual Meeting (Presentation)

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San Jose Country Club Annual Meeting

February 4th, 2026

2026 Annual Meeting Agenda

Welcome & Introductions

President’s Report

General Manager Report

Membership Update

Question & Answer Session

Complimentary Drinks & Hors D’oeuvres

Doug Saunders

2026 President

Welcome 2026 San Jose Country Club Board of

Governors Officers

Will Morgan Past President

Lauren DeAlexandris

President Elect

Hans Vanden Noort Treasurer

Kim Holland

Secretary

Welcome 2026 San Jose Country Club Board of Governors

Brian Flynn Membership
Matt Saxton Golf & Grounds
Melinda Stivers Pool, Fitness, Tennis
Bucky Buchanan Budget & Finance
Pate Foshee Building & Security
Nancy Hennessy Pool, Fitness, Tennis
Steve Simmons Golf & Grounds
Connie Turner Social & Entertainment
Ken Akel Budget & Finance
Chris Chapman Membership
Chuck Kalb Social & Entertainment
John Murphy Building & Security

Thank You!

Thank you to all of our 2025 volunteer leaders for their invaluable time and energy that they have dedicated to our Club!

Board of Governors

Ken Akel

Lauren DeAlexandris

John Pomroy

Brian Flynn

Pate Foshee

Nancy Hennessy

Chuck Kalb

Hans Vanden Noort

Matt Saxton

Connie Turner

Melinda Stivers

Steve Simmons

Board Officers

Will Morgan - President

Doug Saunders - President Elect

Ladson Montgomery - Past

President

Bucky Buchanan - Treasurer

Jim Tilbrook - Secretary

Strategic Planning

Ladson Montgomery

Will Morgan

Stephen Frick

Stephen Joost

Damon Olinto

Doug Saunders

Pate Foshee

Bucky Buchanan

Pool/Fitness/Tennis

Nancy Hennessy - Chair

Steve Simmons- Chair

Carolina Bescansa

Gracie Register

Phillip Boyce

Michelle Kalil

Chis Magno

Golf & Grounds

John Pomroy - Chair

Matt Saxton - Chair

Cary Helton

Brian DeAlexandris

John Ambrose

Steve Simmons

Christine Ragazzo

Tonia Yazgi

Thad Hill

Dawn Kenney

Sean McGill

John Murphy

Executive

Doug Saunders

Lauren DeAlexandris

Brian Flynn

Chris Chapman

Pate Foshee

Social & Entertainment

Chuck Kalb - Chair

Melinda Stivers - Chair

Meghan Murphy

Christine McGill

Cindy Thompson

Tracy Langley

Nicole Chapman

Christine Ragazzo

Budget & Finance

Hans Vanden Noort - Chair

Ken Akel - Chair

Lauren DeAlexandris - Chair

Bucky Buchanan

Chuck Kalb

Dave Josserand

Membership

Lauren DeAlexandris- Chair

Brian Flynn - Chair

Jim Tilbrook

William Duke

Brent Latour

John Ambrose

Chris Chapman

Kimberly Holland

Building & Security

Pate Foshee - Chair

Connie Turner - Chair

John Murphy

Aaron Curtis

2025 Year End Results

Operating Outcomes

2021- ($691,000)

2022- ($709,000)

2023- ($255,000)

2024- ($23,000)

2025- $0.00

A Disciplined Approach to Capital Planning

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.

2025 Capital Investments

NEW ICE MAKER IN CART BARN

TENNIS

OUTDOOR

FURNITURE

PAVER

PROJECT (SAFETY ISSUE)

GOLF COURSE

MASTER PLAN

DRIVING RANGE

NEW NETTING

MEN’S LOUNGE CHAIRS

UPHOLSTERING/ CARPET

POOL

FURNITURE

NEW FABRIC

CLUBHOUSE

FLOOR/TILE

MOISTURE

SNACK BAR

ENGINEERING/ REPAIRS

NEW GCM EQUIPMENT

NEW TENNIS/FITNESS FENCE

NEW EVENT DANCE FLOOR

POND SCAN

ADDITIONAL

LANDSCAPE PLANNING WORK

TENNIS FENCING (ST AUG SIDE)

POOL

MARCITE

From Operating Survival to Sustainable Growth

Growth of Members’ Equity Drives the following:

A stronger, more resilient balance sheet that reduces financial risk

Consistent reinvestment in facilities and infrastructure, not deferred maintenance

Sustainable Initiation Fees that reflect the Club’s value and demand

Long-term market relevence versus competing clubs

Financial flexibility to make smart decisions at the right time

Creating a Sustainable Capital Model

What this model enables:

Our Financial Model

2026 Board Focus Areas

Guiding Principle: The Board sets direction, clarity, and accountability. Management executes.

Strengthen Board Culture and effectiveness

Advance governance excellence

Align all committees with the Strategic Plan

Board communications to members

Set clear strategic direction for Food & Beverage

Build trust, transparency, and disciplines collaboration with management and members.

Maintain clear By-Laws, policies, and role clarity with management and members

Ensure Board and committee work supports agreed upon priorities, not day to day operations

Use member feedback and survey results and create transparency to all members and staff

Define expectations and long-term direction to support a consistnet, high quality experience

Strategic Planning

Developed by the Board starting in late 2023 around six strategic pillars

Actively guides Board priorities, capital planning, and oversight

Informed by financial discipline and member feedback

Governance

TheBoard,supportedby engagedCommittees,governs theClubwithaforwardlooking,disciplined,anddatainformedapproach.

Facility Master Plan

Golf Course Master Plan

Membership

Wemaintainahealthy,full membershipwithsustained demandacrossgolfand socialcategories

Finance

Weresponsiblymanage andstewardtheClub’s financialresourcesto supportlong-term sustainability

The purpose of these efforts is to create clear, well-vetted long-term plans that allow future Boards and members to make informed, disciplined decisions when the time is right.

Management&Staffing

Wesupportmanagementinattracting andretainingahigh-qualityteam throughcompetitivecompensation, professionaldevelopment,andrespect forwork-lifebalance

Facilities&Campus

WestewardandplanfortheClub’s facilitiesthroughlong-range masterplanning,reviewedand updatedregularlytoguidefuture investment.

Programming

Weprovideawiderangeof engagingexperiencesthat strengthencommunityand enhanceoverallmember engagement

Strategy in Motion

Governance

Board Policy Manual, Bylaws Revisions, Board Cohesion, Annual Report, Communication Initiatives, Board Self Evaluations

Facilities & Campus

Painting the building and interiors, upgrading furniture and refreshing assets, major roof work, fitness equipment, most importantly - Facility and Golf Course Planning with ELM and Andrew Green

Membership

Evaluating categories, rates, and initiation fees, cutting resignations through member initiatives, establishing category caps

Finance

Operating within budget constraints, Communicate financial data clearly and prominently,

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 have focused on creating high quality member events throughout the year, Increased participation by 70%, Enhancing Junior programs in both Golf and Tennis

2025 Member Survey - What we learned?

Overall Sentiment

Strong overall satisfaction with the club experiance

Staff and service are clear strength across amenities

Sense of community and engagement remains high

Key Areas of Opportunity

Perceived value has softened, driven by dining and facilities

Facilities drive most dissatisfaction, not service or staff

Members want greater consistency in dining and fitness experiences

Clear Priority Themes Emerged

Pool Modernization and amenities

Golf Infrastructure - bunkers, cart paths and practice facilities

Dining Improvements (variety, consistency, value, speed)

Communication and transparency from the Board to members

2025 Member Survey - How we are responding?

Addressed in Master Plans

Strategic, long-term, capital driven

Golf Course Infrastructure - bunkers, drainage, practice facilities etc.

Pool Modernization - design, bathrooms, amenities

Campus and Facility Enhancement - clubhouse, tennis courts, parking, etc.

2026 - Now

Dining Experiance - menu variety, consistency, speed of service

How the Board is governing this work

Prioritizing actiuons based on member input and financial discipline

Fitness - class offerings, schedule consistency, equipment (done)

Golf - Golf shop experience, range amenities, rule enforcement

Communication - Open quarterly meetings, committees town halls, Board happy hours, committee newsletters

Aligning decisions with the Strategic Plan and capital model

Ensuring mangement executes with Board oversight and accountability

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
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
Jeff Hewitt Director of Fitness & Aquatics

160+ 160+

It takes a village, and we are grateful to have a team of over 160 hardworking individuals!

STAFF MILESTONES

40+ Years

Tim Fidler (42)

25-30 Years

Marie Waller (30)

Sandrell Washington-Smith (28)

Ronnie Washington (28)

Julie Elliott (27)

Todd Bork (27)

20-24 Years

Lynn Flanders (23)

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.

Carol Hillis (21)

Beqir Omeri (20)

Steven Emanual (20)

Shqiponja Pazi (20)

15-19 Years

Landa Nurcellarri (18)

Eric Schroeder (17)

Joe Long (16)

2,326

1,508

3,492

19,394 POOL VISITS

9,262 HAPPY HOUR COCKTAILS

5,400 LIKES ON INSTAGRAM

1,739 CANS OF TENNIS BALLS PURCHASED

2026 Club Events

February

February 5 : Happy, Happy Hour

February 7 : Neon Cowboy Father Daughter Dance

February 14 : Valentine s Sweetheart Dinner

February 18 : Free Hot Chocolate On Lawn

February 21: Mother-Son Bingo Dinner

February 26 : Euchre Game Night

February 28 : Bourbon Tasting Night

March

March 5 : Happy, Happy Hour

March 18 : Free Root Beer Floats

March 20 : Glow Golf Par 3 Tournament

March 21 : Goat Yoga

March 25 : Traditions Luncheon

March 28 : San Jose Yacht Club Mixer

April

April 2 : Happy, Happy Hour

April 4 : Annual Easter Egg Hunt

April 5 : Easter Brunch

April 9-12 : Tennis Member Guest

April 23 : Free Ice Cream Sundaes

May

May 2 : Derby Party

May 7 : Happy, Happy Hour

May 13 : Free Cotton Candy

May 14-16 : Lion s Pride Member Guest

May 22 : Pool Snack Bar Opens

May 25 : Memorial Day Pool Party

June

June 3 : Free Root Beer Floats

June 4 : Happy, Happy Hour

June 10 : Bubble Party

June 17 : June Book Club

June 19 : Cigar & Bourbon Night

July

July 2 : Happy, Happy Hour

July 3 : July 3rd Celebration

July 4 : 4th of July Pool Party

July 8 : Coffee Talk with the GM

July 15 : Book Club

July 22 : Free Popsicles

August

August 4 : Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

August 6 : Happy, Happy Hour

August 8 : Back To School Bash at Pool

August 12 : Free Popsicles

August 13 : Kendra Scott Sip & Shop

August 20 : National Lemonade Day

September

September 3 : Happy, Happy Hour

September 7 : Labor Day Luau Pool Party

September 9 : Free Cotton Candy

September 12 : Dueling Pianos

September 23 : Coffee Talk with the GM

October

October 1 : Happy, Happy Hour

October 7 : Happy Hour with the GM

October 14 : Free Popcorn Bar

October 21 : Book Club

October 18 : BOO Brunch

October 24 : Free Bounce House & Caramel Apples

October 31 : Trick-or-Treat Around The Clubhouse

November

November 4 : Coffee Talk with the GM

November 5 : Happy, Happy Hour

November 18 : Book Club

November 18 : Free Popcorn Bar

November 20 : Glow Golf Par 3 Tournament

November 26 : Thanksgiving Dinner

November 28 : Christmas Tree Lighting

December

December 2 : Holiday Wreath Workshop

December 3 : Ugly Sweater Happy, Happy Hour

December 6 : Santa Brunch

December 9 : Happy Hour with the GM

December 20 : Santa’s Workshop

December 31 : NYE Happy Hour

December 31 : NYE Pre-Fixed Dinner

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 partthe adults didn’t have to worry about cleaning up post making the houses.

Thanks for making our holidays special!

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!

Burton (Member since 2022)

-Julie Moloney (Member
-Alex

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!

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!

J. (Google Reviews)

-Jacqueline Flynn Digney (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)

We believe in preserving the memories made at San Jose, and our extensive coverage reflects the energy and camaraderie within our community.
SJCC Club
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1953 1953

The year that our member with the longest tenure at the Club joined!

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Average Age of a Member

Children Under 18

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Membership Referral Program

Member Referral Program – Extended

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 (904)-737-9064.

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!

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