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I am truly honored and excited to serve as President of The 200 Club of Jacksonville!

Having watched Wycke Hampton’s excellent work over the last two years, I am energized by the challenge ahead. Like many of you, I wasn’t aware of The 200 Club until my friend, Jack Becker, introduced me to it. It is nothing short of amazing that such a powerful and wonderful organization can exist, flourish, and do its critical work, often outside the public spotlight.

The financial and moral support provided by The 200 Club to the First Responders—our brave professionals in the Fire Department, Police Departments, and Corrections—is simply remarkable. I vividly recall one firefighter repeatedly expressing his surprise and gratitude for the much-needed financial help his family received.

Our commitment to immediate assistance goes back to the beginning. The first call for help came in 1974, just two years after the Club was founded. Following the tragic death of Officer Glenn Rainey in August 1974, a delegation from The 200 Club visited the family and delivered a $1,000 check to provide immediate financial relief. Since that pivotal moment, the amount of relief has increased substantially, and the Club has been called upon numerous times.

As of November 2025, our contributions to First Responders have exceeded an incredible $618,000 since our founding in 1972.

Beyond direct family aid, The 200 Club has supported the First Responder Community in other vital ways, including:

• Providing funds for bulletproof vests.
• Purchasing new uniforms for the JSO Color Guard.
• Funding travel to Washington D.C. for the JSO Color Guard to participate in honoring a fallen JSO Corrections Officer on the National Police Memorial Wall.

Every single member of The 200 Club should feel a deep and deserving sense of pride for the profound, meaningful help we provide to First Responders and their families.

Let’s keep up this great work and continue to honor their service with our unwavering support.

Thank you,

Duane Rowland