VERO BEACH — The Treasure Coast Council #334 of Vero Beach is a member of the Navy League of the United States, is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating our citizens about the importance of sea power to U.S. National Security and supporting the men and women of the sea services and their families. The Navy League has set forth the following objectives:
To foster and maintain interest in a strong Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine as integral parts of a sound national defense and vital to the freedom of the United States.
To serve as a means of educating and informing the American people with regard to the role of sea power in the nuclear age and the problems involved in maintaining strong defenses in that age.
To improve the understanding and appreciation of those who wear the uniforms of our armed forces and to better the conditions under which they live and serve.
To provide support and recognition for the Reserve forces in our communities in order that we may continue to have a capable and responsive Reserve.
To educate and train our youth in the customs and traditions of the Navy, the Marine Corps, the Coast Guard and the Merchant Marine through the means of an active and vigorous Naval Sea Cadet Corps.
Navy League membership is open to all citizens. Council dinner meetings are held once a month from October – May at the Elks Lodge at 1350 26th St. in Vero Beach. The Council provides college financial assistance to one each graduating senior from the JROTC programs at Sebastian River High School and Centennial High School in St. Lucie West. Financial support is also provided to the Fort Pierce Coast Guard Station and the Naval Sea Cadet Corps in Melbourne. Information: Contact President Don Wickstrand at (772) 794-0261, e-mail