Volusia Day in Tallahassee - April 1st!

Make plans to attend Volusia Day in Tallahassee on Wednesday, April 1.

The event will take place in the Senate Office Building portico with seating for 200+ along with displays highlighting Volusia County.

We have invited a variety of speakers including Governor Charlie Crist, State CFO Alex Sink, DOT Secretary Stephanie Kopelousis, Education Commissioner Eric Smith, Sens. Evelyn Lynn and Carey Baker, Reps. Dorothy Hukill, Dwayne Taylor, Pat Patterson, and other legislative leaders.

Several important issues will be discussed, including balancing the State budget, ecnomic stimulus projects, health care and transportation. The main issue of discussion for the day will be education.

Refreshments will be available throughout the day with hotdogs served at noon.

The Chamber is currently seeking sponsors to cover the expenses for the day. Current sponsors include Embry-Riddle, Aeronautical University, International Speedway Corporation, Food Supply, and Waste Pro. We also need volunteers to help with setup committee, food committee and clean up.

As a means to show support for K-12 education funding, the Volusia Council of Governments (VCOG) has arranged for 4 buses (2 from east Volusia and 2 from west Volusia) to travel to Tallahasee departing at 6a.m. and returning around 8:30 a.m. There is NO COST to attend. To RSVP for bus transportation (including breakfast and dinner), please contact Mary Curran at the VCOG office at (386) 226-0422.