Upcoming Events
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Due to weather, we rescheduled our Golf Tournament to Monday, June 23rd. House Rules: Dress Code: Jeans or jean shorts are not allowed anywhere on the golf course. Golf attire must include shirts with a collar and shorts no higher than three inches above the knee. Women’s shirts must have either a collar or sleeves. Plantation Bay is a spike-less course. It is your responsibility to inform your players of this policy. Any player not conforming will need to change their spikes or purchase new shoes. Event Specifics: A portion of the proceeds will go towards Sans Lassiter's Memorial. VCARD Golf Tournament 2025 with Title Sponsor Seminole Asphalt Paving, Inc. Monday, June 23, 2025 7:30 a.m. Registration Opens 8:30 a.m. Shot-Gun Start Post-Tournament Banquet to include Mexican Food. Tents will be placed around course with snacks and beverages. Game Pass: $25 / person 1 Mulligan per Person 1 Putt Mulligan Per Person 1 Hit from the 200 yard marker on a Par 5 Entry in Longest Drive Contest Entry in Closest to the Pin contest 2 Raffle Tickets 50/50 Raffle! Questions? kelli@responsibledevelopment.com
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8:30am to 9:00am - Networking & Breakfast 9:00am-Program will Begin Join us to explore Volusia County’s new voluntary Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater practices. This session, tailored for engineers, landscape architects, planners, developers, and land use attorneys, covers regulatory updates, incentives, and practical strategies for integrating LID and Green Stormwater Infrastructure. Gain the knowledge and confidence to implement resilient, sustainable stormwater solutions—while discovering Ferguson’s cutting-edge technologies leading the way. Speaker Bios: Samantha West is a dedicated sustainability and resilience professional with a strong background in environmental management, land development, and planning. Currently serving as the Sustainability and Resilience Manager for Volusia County’s Growth and Resource Management Department, she leads sustainability initiatives, manages grants, and oversees key programs, including the Lyonia Environmental Center and the implementation of the county’s Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) and Regional Resiliency Action Plan (RRAP). Samantha holds the Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential through the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI), demonstrating her expertise in sustainable and resilient infrastructure practices. She is also an ISA Certified Arborist®, further solidifying her commitment to environmental stewardship. With a Graduate Certificate in Ecological Restoration from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Humanities from Florida State University, Samantha has developed a comprehensive understanding of environmental conservation and regulatory compliance. Throughout her tenure with Volusia County, Samantha has held progressive roles in Planning & Development Services and Environmental Management, demonstrating expertise in zoning, site planning, wetland protection, floodplain management, and interagency coordination. She is passionate about balancing growth and environmental conservation, ensuring sustainable development for future generations. WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND: 1. Stay Current: Learn about the latest updates impacting stormwater management in Volusia County. 2. Understand Incentives: Discover incentives available for implementing Low Impact Development and Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI). 3. Gain Practical Strategies: Receive actionable insights and proven strategies to incorporate LID into real-world projects. 4. Explore Innovative Technologies: Get introduced to Ferguson’s cutting-edge stormwater solutions and how they support sustainable development. 5. Boost Your Expertise: Build confidence in designing for resilient, environmentally sound stormwater systems. 6. Connect with Industry Professionals: Network with engineers, planners, developers, landscape architects, attorneys and government staff who are shaping the future of land development.
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The Volusia County Association for Responsible Development and its Flagler County chapter (VCARD) is a unique not-for-profit comprised of land development professionals. VCARD's mission is to be a forum for collaboration in all aspects of land development, and to provide programs that further the idea of responsible development in Volusia and Flagler Counties.
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