January 2026 Luncheon: An inside look at how an FBI undercover investigation is conducted

Former FBI Agent and “Miami Mafia” Author

Will Be Men’s Club Jan. 15 luncheon speaker

Jerry Hester

        Jerry Hester, a retired special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and author of “Mafia Miami: FBI Politics and How an Investigation Was Nearly Sabotaged,” will be the guest speaker at the Men’s Newcomers Club luncheon Thursday, Jan. 15, 11:30 a.m., at the Fernandina Beach Golf Club on Bill Melton Road.

        Hester conducted investigations into organized crime, narcotics, public corruption and counter terrorism while working out of the Miami and San Francisco FBI field offices. He is currently an integrity and security representative with the National Football League conducting and overseeing game day security in Jacksonville for NFL players and referees.  He also monitors and enforces compliance with NFL policy concerning legalized sports betting.

        A U.S. Air Force veteran, Hester was a security policeman at Randolph AFB, San Antonio Texas.

        Hester will discuss his 2024 book that provides an inside look at how an FBI undercover investigation is conducted, and how the FBI culture has changed in recent years to the negativity that seen today.

        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.

         To register for the meeting, click on the register box nearby. The Club has a capacity of 120 for lunch. Once registrations have reached that limit, a waiting list will be maintained. Cost to attend the luncheon is $25 which can be paid by credit card when registering (click “Pay online”), or by clicking “Invoice me” and sending a check to MNC PO Box 16291, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035 making sure it arrives by January 10. Registrations not paid by then will be cancelled to make room for waitlisted members.