Tiger Bay Club of Volusia County, Inc. NEWS

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson to Speak at January Meeting

Debbie Connors — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:55:27 GMT

Wilton Simpson, Commissioner of Agriculture for the State of Florida, will be the speaker at the January 8 meeting.

Annual Meeting Features Peter Schorsch, Founders Award

Debbie Connors — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 02:49:53 GMT

The featured speaker for the Annual Dinner will be Peter Schorsch, Founder of Extensive Enterprises Media and the publisher behind some of Florida's most influential political publications. The Tiger Bay Club of Volusia County will present the Founders Award to Lowell and Nancy Lohman for their outstanding contributions to the community.

Congressman Randy Fine Scheduled for August 14 Meeting

Debbie Connors — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:01:49 GMT

Congressman Randy Fine from the Florida 6th Congressional District, will be the speaker for the Tiger Bay Club of Volusia County on August 14, 2025.

On September 11, Economist Sean Snaith, Director, University of Central Florida Institute for Economic Forecasting, will be speaking to Tiger Bay. Snaith is a nationally recognized economist in the field of business and economic forecasting.

The October 9 meeting will feature Wilton Simpson, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture.

Save the Date for the Tiger Bay Club Annual Dinner, scheduled for November 13, 2025, at the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Henderson Center.

April Meeting Welcomes Nick Sakhnovsky

Debbie Connors — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:00:35 GMT

Nick Sakhnovsky, newly elected Chairman of the Volusia County Democratic Party, will be the speaker at the April 10 meeting.

Tiger Bay Honors Hyatt Brown at Annual Dinner

Debbie Connors — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:42:25 GMT

The Tiger Bay Club of Volusia County had a great turnout on January 16 for the Annual Dinner. The Inaugural Tiger Bay Founders Award was presented to Hyatt Brown for his leadership and outstanding accomplishments in Volusia County. Hyatt and Cici Brown were on hand for the award presentation, which included a video created by Jonny Nomad Media. The video featured several local leaders talking about the accomplishments and philanthropy of Hyatt and Cici Brown, and thanking them for the impact they have had on the Daytona Beach Area.

Dr. David Hill, Professor of Political Science at Stetson University, was the keynote speaker. Dr. Hill provided an interesting overview of elections in America throughout history, with thoughts from a political science perspective (and a projection) as we go into the new Presidential term. The Q & A is always a big part of the Tiger Bay program, and did not disappoint, with outstanding questions for Dr. Hill.

The Fang & Claw Award is given at each meeting to a member with the most interesting and insightful question for the speaker. During the dinner, this award was given a new name, the Dr. Ricky Award in honor of Dr. Rick Lentz. Dr. Lentz was a Founder and active member of the Tiger Bay Club of Volusia County who won the Fang and Claw tiger many times over the years. Dr. Lentz passed away recently after a battle with cancer. His wife Sheryl, son Carl and daughter Ashley were present to receive a giant tiger with a "Dr. Ricky Award" medallion in honor of Dr. Lentz and his active participation in the Tiger Bay Club. Congratulations to Greg Davis, winner of the first Dr. Ricky Award.

Thank you to the generous sponsors of the Annual Dinner, and everyone who attended and helped make it such a great evening . We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting on Thursday, February 13. Our speaker will be Roger Handberg, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida. Registration for the event is open. If you have any problems registering, or don't receive an immediate confirmation after you register, please call or email Debbie (dconnors@tigerbayclubvolusia.org).

Save the Date for the Tiger Bay Annual Dinner on January 16

Debbie Connors — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:59:27 GMT

Mark your calendar for the Tiger Bay of Volusia County Annual Dinner on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Hilton Oceanfront Hotel, Daytona Beach. The club is proud and excited to present the inaugural Founder's Award to J. Hyatt Brown for his outstanding contributions to the Community. "Elections in America" will be discussed by noted expert Dr. David Hill, author and Professor of Political Science at Stetson University. Dr. Hill studied under Tiger Bay of Volusia County Founder Dr. T. Wayne Bailey, and has written numerous books and articles on elections since 2003. This is a program you won't want to miss! Tiger Bay of Volusia County member tickets are complementary with a reservation. Guests are welcome ($100 pp). All reservations must be made in advance no later than January 3, 2025.

SPONSORSHIPS FOR THE ANNUAL DINNER ARE AVAILABLE. EMAIL DCONNORS@TIGERBAYCLUBVOLUSIA FOR MORE INFORMATION

Dick Batchelor to Speak at November Meeting

Debbie Connors — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:48:41 GMT

The Tiger Bay Club of Volusia County welcomes Former Florida House Representative Dick Batchelor as speaker at the November 14 meeting. Register today!

Candidate Debates Leading Up to General Election

Debbie Connors — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:33:40 GMT

The Tiger Bay Club of Volusia County will have candidates for the Volusia County School Board and Volusia County Chair this fall, leading up to the general election on November 5. Register now for these important meetings:

September 12

Volusia County School Board Candidates will discuss their issues and agendas during the September Meeting. District Two runoff candidates Krista Goodrich and Cassie Goyner, and District Four runoff candidates Donna Brosemer and Carl Persis are scheduled to participate.

October 10

Four candidates survived the primaries and are in runoffs for Volusia County Council seats. For Council Chair, incumbent Jeff Brower will run against Randy Dye. County Council District 2 will be a runoff between Steve Miller and incumbent Matt Reinhart. These four candidates will be present to participate in a debate on their agenda for the County Council.

Bring a friend! Guests are invited to attend Tiger Bay meetings up to two times for a $35 guest fee. New Members are always welcome and can join online. Contact Debbie Connors for more information, (386) 212-8388 or email dconnors@tigerbayclubvolusia.org.

Volusia Tiger Bay Club to Host Space Florida in May

Debbie Connors — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 01:56:32 GMT

Dale Ketcham serves as Space Florida’s Vice President Government & External Relations. In this role, Ketcham utilizes existing and developing networks to advantage the State of Florida as the recognized leader in the exploration, national security and commercial space marketplace through innovation, collaboration, and influence.

Dale spent 40 years at the Cape working with major contractors, 8(a)’s, the U.S. Congress, Enterprise Florida and the University of Central Florida.

County Chair Debate Set for VTBC Meeting on April 12

Debbie Connors — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:10:04 GMT

The Tiger Bay Club of Volusia County will host the County Chair Debate at during our April 2024 meeting at the Halifax River Yacht Club, starting at noon.

Members will have an opportunity to speak directly to candidates for Volusia County Chair before and after the meeting. Current candidates invited are Jeff Brower, Don Burnette and Randy Dye. The candidate qualifying period ends on June 14, 2024.

Tiger Bay Club of Volusia County Welcomes Legislative Delegation in March 2024

Debbie Connors — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 19:58:49 GMT

The Tiger Bay Club of Volusia County was pleased to welcome Florida Senator Tom Wright and Florida Representative Tom Leek as our keynote speakers on March 14, 2024.

Hosting our distinguished guests at the Halifax River Yacht Club, Volusia Tiger Bay Club members enjoyed an update regarding business in Tallahassee during the 2024 legislative session.

The next meeting of the Tiger Bay Club of Volusia County is scheduled for April 11, 2024.