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Board of County Commissioners Draft Meeting Minutes May 20, 2025 <br />5.A. Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 17th Through May 23rd As <br />National Safe Boating Week <br />John McCarty, Vice Commander of Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 56, explained the <br />role that civilian volunteers have in supporting the Coast Guard in its non-military <br />missions. He was present in recognition of National Safe Boating Week, established <br />by the Federal Safe Boating Act in 1958, to promote awareness and safety. <br />Members of Flotilla 56 thanked the Board for their commitment to safe boating and <br />encouraged everyone to wear life jackets. <br />Read and Presented by Commissioner Earman <br />5.8. Presentation of Proclamation Designating May 2025 As National Tourism <br />Month <br />Read and Presented by Chairman Fiescher <br />5.C. Presentation by the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Regarding <br />Tourism Month <br />Ben Earman, Vice President of Tourism and Marketing with the Indian River <br />Chamber of Commerce, presented statistics about the economic impact of tourism in <br />Indian River County. He reported that visitor spending had increased in 2023 which <br />generated tourist tax revenue for beach renourishment and support for local <br />businesses. Mr. Earman then debuted the latest marketing campaign for Indian River <br />County and announced awards won for the previous year's campaign. A video <br />presentation of the latest ad campaign focused on why Indian River County was a <br />great place to visit. <br />Presented <br />Indian River County, Florida <br />Page 2 <br />14 <br />