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Mark Watts
Chamber President
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Dear Members,
I want to thank each of you for the privilege of serving as your President. With your help, I think we can make this year a watershed in the history of the DeLand Area Chamber of Commerce.
Martin O'Malley, Mayer of the City of Baltimore, said several years ago that "each generation of Americans is great, not because it can be, but because it is expected to be." I believe the expectation of achievement and advancement is a foundational principle that has shaped our country.
In the year to come, I plan to advance the Chamber by improving the overall value of your membership. The Board of Directors has been working for some time on how to better address your needs, including , in part, access to health insurance, property insurance and tax relief, improved educational opportunities and strategic partnerships with organizations in the community. With the support of the board, I think it is time to bring those many initiatives into focus.
The Chamber has a fantastic foundation, built on nearly 120 years of history serving our business community. In the year to come, with your help, I hope to build on that foundation to improve and expand the value of your membership and vitality of our Chamber.
Sincerely,
Mark Watts
President
