Indian River County - Saturday August 20, 2022: The new Rotary year started July 1 and Sunrise Rotary of Vero Beach has taken the Rotary motto to heart by putting 'Service Above Self' in their commitment to a number of community initiatives.
President Pam O'Donnell has announced that Sun Rise Rotary committees this summer have:
- conducted a clean-up at the City Marina with Coastal Connections
- helped keep the Community Fridge in Fellsmere supplied with food
- made the rain garden at Citrus Elementary ready for the new school year
- helped provide backpacks to Fellsmere Elementary
- provided the "Brain Game" books to Healthy Start Coalition
- contributed funds to provide 10 scholarships to the Youth Sailing Foundation
- provided funds to support Treasure Coast Community Health Care's nutritional program at Dodgertown Elementary
In addition to all of this members are working with Kiwanis, Exchange, Masons and other organizations on a new playground.
Residents interested in getting involved are encouraged to join one of Indian River County's five Rotary Clubs.
Sunrise Rotary meets Wednesdays at 6:45am at the Riverhouse.
To learn more visit: www.sunriserotaryverobeach.org.