Dr. Alan Bliss, Jax Historical Society CEO
guest speaker at Dec. 15 luncheon
Dr. Alan Bliss
Dr. Alan Bliss, CEO of The Jacksonville Historical Society, will discuss Jacksonville history at the Men’s Newcomers luncheon Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club on Bill Melton Road.
Dr. Bliss served as JHS’s interim Executive Director since January 2018, succeeding Emily Retherford Lisska upon her retirement. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida. His research on modern Florida has won professional awards. Beginning in 2006, he taught at the University of North Florida, where his popular U.S. history courses include urban history, maritime history, and a seminar on public history—all emphasizing Jacksonville. He is also experienced in historic resource consulting.
Founded in 1929, Jacksonville Historical Society is the oldest such organization in the City of Jacksonville, and the only one that serves the entire city.
There will be a social half-hour beginning at 11:30 a.m. At noon there will be a buffet lunch. Our luncheons are open to members who may also register one male guest, and to non-member males who are considering joining the club.
The Club expects all attendees to be fully vaccinated from COVID 19.
To register for the meeting, click on the register box below. The Club has a capacity of 100 for lunch. Once registrations have reached that limit, a waiting list will be maintained.
Cost to attend the golf club luncheon is $20 which can be paid by credit card when registering (click “Pay online”), or by clicking on “Invoice me” and sending a check to MNC PO Box 16291, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 to arrive by Dec. 10. Given the 100-person limit for in-person attendance, members’ registrations not paid by then will be cancelled to make room for waitlisted members.
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