About Our Club

Founded in 1926 with just 19 charter members, Vero Beach Rotary has proudly served the community for nearly 100 years. From our first gala at the Royal Park Inn to the Vero Beach Yacht Club where we meet today, our history reflects resilience, generosity, and lasting fellowship.

Through the Great Depression, changing times, and even a year of virtual meetings during COVID, our commitment to service has never wavered. We have helped launch local organizations, supported youth programs, and continued raising vital funds for those in need.

With decades-long member dedication and a legacy of leadership and impact, our Club remains focused on making a meaningful difference in the community we are proud to serve.

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Two volunteers picking up trash along a park sidewalk, with one woman using gardening shears to cut branches and a man holding a trash bag, both wearing gloves and casual clothes.
Gold-colored gear with the words "Rotary International" inscribed in the center, symbolizing Rotary International

of things we think, say, or do.

The Four-Way Test

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Is it the truth?

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Is it fair to all concerned?

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Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

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Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

Get Ready for Our Upcoming Speakers

  • June 11th

    Camilla Wainright

    Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County 

  • June 18th

    Brandon Dambeck

    Vero Beach Airport Operations Manager

  • June 25th

    Club Installation

  • July 2nd

    Virginia Blossom

    Personal Biography

  • July 9th

    Danielle Wynn

    Nurse Manager We Care Foundation of Indian River County

  • July 16th

    Susan Scarola

    Indian River Clay

  • July 23rd

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    Members Mixing

  • July 30th

    Monte Falls

    City of Vero Beach Manager

Group of three men sitting in front of a table with trophies and flyers at a Kids Triathlon event organized by the Rotary Club of Vero Beach, held on December 2, 2023, in a gymnasium.

Make a Donation

Your donation helps the Rotary Club of Vero Beach support local initiatives, youth programs, scholarships, and humanitarian efforts that create meaningful impact in our community and beyond. Thank you for helping us make a difference.

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In 2026, the Rotary Club of Vero Beach proudly celebrated John J. Schumann Jr.'s remarkable 70 years of Rotary service. A former publisher of the Vero Beach Press-Journal, John joined the Club in 1956, continuing a family legacy that began with his father, a founding member in 1926. John helped establish the Vero Beach Rotary Charities Foundation in 1992 and, through the generosity of the Schumann family, has supported countless Rotary initiatives. His lifelong commitment to Service Above Self continues to inspire generations of Rotarians.

Member Highlights

The Rotary Corner

A lasting legacy in the heart of our community.

Inspired by the original Rotary Fountain built by the Rotary Club of Vero Beach in 1931, the Rotary Corner honors nearly a century of service, community spirit, and local history. In 2025, the six Rotary Clubs of Indian River County came together to transform the former Centennial Fountain site into a beautifully landscaped community landmark featuring native plants, trees, lighting, and engraved pavers.

Today, Rotary Corner serves as a welcoming focal point that celebrates Rotary's enduring commitment to service above self while providing community members with an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

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Celebrating 100 Years

  • Balloon decorations with blue, white, and silver balloons, some with printed birthday messages, set over a wooden floor at the Rotary Club of Vero Beach.
  • Indoor event space with people seated at tables covered in blue tablecloths, some eating, observing a stage with a speaker, American flag, and balloons. A yellow banner reads 'Realtor Club of Vero Beach Salute To Youth'. Decorations include balloons and a sign celebrating a 100th anniversary.
  • A man giving a speech at a podium in front of a yellow banner that reads 'Club of Vero Beach Salute' at the Heritage Center in Vero Beach, Florida. Several people are seated, listening, in the foreground.
  • A man in a suit and glasses speaking at a podium with a microphone at the Heritage Center in Vero Beach, Florida. Behind him is a yellow banner with partially visible text, and on the side of the podium is a sign with the center's name. Small flags are displayed at the front of the stage, representing various countries.
  • An elderly man wearing glasses and a blue checkered blazer standing behind a black podium with a microphone, speaking at an event at the Heritage Center in Vero Beach, Florida. The background features a yellow banner with partially visible text, and small flags from different countries are placed at the base of the podium.
  • Woman with short red hair standing at a podium, speaking into a microphone during an event at the Heritage Center in Vero Beach, FL, with an audience of mostly older individuals visible in the foreground.
  • A man in a gray checkered blazer and glasses stands holding a microphone, reading or speaking at an event. In the background, three other people stand with their heads bowed. There is a yellow banner with partially visible text that reads '...ch Salute To Youth' on the wall behind them. The setting is an indoor venue with wood flooring and a ceiling with exposed wooden beams.
  • A Rotary Club of Verobeach table with a blue tablecloth, displaying various flyers, a small wooden lantern, and decorative items. Behind, three people are seated at the table, smiling. The background has balloons, a banner celebrating 100 years, and other Rotary Club banners, with a wood-beamed ceiling and white walls.
  • Indoor event with people seated at round tables covered with blue tablecloths, decorated with lanterns and American flags, under string lights and wooden beams.
  • Group of smiling older adults seated at decorated tables during an indoor event, with a stage and flags in the background.
  • A table covered with a blue tablecloth displays an assortment of desserts including cupcakes, cookies, cake, and pudding, with a large rectangular decorated cake in the foreground celebrating a Rotary Club event.
  • Three people smiling at a social event in a large hall with string lights and wooden beams. The man on the left is wearing glasses, a badge that says he is the president of Rotary International, and a dark blazer. The woman in the middle has blonde hair, glasses, and is wearing a colorful floral blouse with a name tag. The man on the right is wearing glasses, a dark blazer with a Rotary badge, and a light blue shirt.
  • Group of five diverse adults smiling and standing together at an indoor event, with signs and banners in the background, including one that reads 'Indian River Citrus Museum'.
  • A woman and a man smiling and standing close together at an indoor gathering. The woman is wearing a red and white striped shirt and a black vest, holding a drink, and the man is dressed in a gray suit jacket and holding a drink. The background shows other people, a blue banner, and decorative string lights in a room with wooden beams.
  • A smiling woman in an orange jacket and beige pants stands beside a table with wine bottles, ice, and a donation box, in an indoor setting with white walls and windows.
  • People at a social event smiling for the camera, with a man in a blue jacket holding a drink in the foreground, surrounded by women and other guests, under string lights in a hall.
  • A woman sitting on a chair holding a microphone, smiling, next to a man playing an acoustic guitar, both in a room decorated with a small orange tree, a blue banner, and various music equipment on a blue table.
  • Four people standing together at a celebration, smiling, indoors decorated with balloons and a cake, wearing semi-formal attire.
  • Four people smiling at an indoor event, three men and one woman, standing in front of a table with informational materials and decorations, with a rustic ceiling and string lights overhead.

Where We Meet