CITY LEADERS MEET WITH ESRI FOUNDER At the annual Central Florida GIS Workshop at the Ocean Center, City Manager Deric C. Feacher, Chief Information Officer Hossam Reziqa and GIS Administrator Ed Evanson had the opportunity to meet Jack Dangermond, founder and owner of ESRI, the world’s leading geographic information system (GIS) company. They discussed upcoming plans for Daytona Beach and how GIS technology continues to be an essential tool across city departments. During their conversation, an invitation was extended to visit ESRI’s headquarters in Redlands, California. ESRI, serving more than a million active users, provides mapping and location intelligence software used by the City of Daytona Beach and other municipalities worldwide. The company has been holding conferences in Daytona Beach for 15 years.
PREPARING TOGETHER FOR SAFER CAMPUSES Collaboration is key in emergencies, and with incidents on school campuses on the rise, being prepared is more important than ever.
MAYOR’S HONOR PROGRAM: CONTINUING TO CELEBRATE ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE The Mayor’s Honor Program is returning for its third year to once again shine a spotlight on the academic achievement and exceptional character of students across Daytona Beach’s elementary and middle schools. The popular program is embraced by principals, teachers, parents, and most importantly, the students it recognizes. The celebration begins with a red-carpet welcome, followed by a limousine ride to a special lunch with Mayor Derrick L. Henry. Students are joined by city leaders, including Educational Enrichment Coordinator Meryl Hether. Each honoree receives a goody bag and a certificate to commemorate their achievement. Thanks to the generosity of
Daytona Beach Emergency Manager Aaron Spencer recently joined Volusia County Emergency Management Director Clint Mecham in meeting with leadership and security officials at Bethune- Cookman University and Daytona State College to review each institution’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and align strategies with local and countywide protocols. The effort strengthens the ability of schools and emergency agencies to respond seamlessly to crises, from severe weather to campus threats. “Preparedness is about partnership,” Spencer said. “By working with our local institutions in advance, we can make sure that if a crisis happens, everyone knows their role and our response is coordinated to protect students, faculty and the community.”
community partners like Samantha Burdick, Operating Partner, at PF Chang’s in One Daytona, who agreed to provide lunches for students at Turie T. Small Elementary and Campbell Middle School.
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