Please join the Daytona Beach Sports Council to welcome Sam Stark to the Central Florida Sports Commission!

The Daytona Beach Sports Council of Volusia County will host a welcoming lunch reception for Sam Stark, the new President & CEO of the Central Florida Sports Commission on Tuesday, January 20th at LPGA International. Mr. Stark comes to the Commission from the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce with a history of sports management that includes tenure with Florida Citrus Sports.

"I am very excited to take on this new role and continue the important work of the Central Florida Sports Commission," said Stark. "The sports commission plays a significant role in the Central Florida region and I believe there are considerable opportunities to support economic development through sports. I will miss the Winter Park Chamber but feel good leaving it in a better place after six enjoyable years."

The partnership between the Sports Commission and the Chamber dates back to the late 1990's and has seen many benefits to the community in the form of numerous events and the relocation of thte USTA Florida Section.

We would like to invite all of those interested in bringing sports to our area to come out to welcome Sam to our community and hear his vision for sporting events in Volusia County.

Check-in will be from 11:45 with the lunch and presentation at 12 noon. The cost is $20 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members and reservations are required. To register please call Gail Miller with the Chamber at 255-0981, ext. 229.