VCARD programs are great opportunities to get acquainted with Central Florida’s local government and development professionals  – as well as officials with state regulatory agencies. 

 Upcoming special events include:

EVENTS merge business networking with casual conversation among government and development counterparts who rarely are able to interact in more formal environments.  Here’s a sampling:  

·  JUNE 9 - VCARD's Annual Awards and Installation Banquet, 6 p.m., The Clubhouse at LPGA International, 1000 Champions Drive, Daytona Beach 

·  SEPTEMBER 8 - VCARD's Annual Lunch Workshop with Volusia County Council, noon to 1 p.m., county administration center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand

ISSUES …

VCARD COMMITTEES help members understand topics related to their business – such as wetlands permitting; stormwater management; interlocal planning; or local governments’ land development codes.  Current committees include:

·  Various Local Government Liaison Committees meet regularly with development staff of Volusia and Flagler local governments.  These informal sessions are valuable for exchanging ideas about the development review process -- and to become informed of the municipalities’ land use planning issues and / or changes to their development codes.

… Within the past year, these ‘Liaison’ Committees have interacted with planning staffs of Port Orange, Ormond Beach, Deltona, Palm Coast, and Volusia and Flagler Counties.

· Flagler County – Our Association has a Chapter (commonly known as FCARD) that deals specifically with topics relating to Flagler County’s local governments.

· Interlocal Planning – This unique panel visualizes concepts to help adjoining local governments cooperate when issues arise that cross their municipal borders – such as annexation areas; development guidelines for major thoroughfares; and planning for transportation, infrastructure and water resources.  

… The committee meetings are well-attended by VCARD members, local government planners and elected officials.  These sessions also are productive educational forums on various aspects of interlocal and regional planning – topics of major importance to Florida growth management. 

 Feel free to join us at VCARD’s upcoming events!