VERO BEACH — The Rotary Club of Vero Beach celebrated their 88th Annual Installation of Officers on June 26. This significant event was held at Vero Beach Country Club.
During this event a check was presented to the Gifford Youth Orchestra for $1,200 to help with the purchase of violins.
President Paul Tripaldi acknowledged the Rotary Club’s affiliation with Indian River State College through Rotaract, a club of young people, ages 18-30, interested in service activities; District Governor Arthur Hodge made remarks about the power and influence of Rotary both locally and internationally; and Rotarian of the Year Daniel Fourmont was acknowledged by his peers for his service to the Club.
In his acceptance remarks, President Paul Tripaldi shared his vision for the Club’s immediate future, including a Hollywood gala with speaker Stephen Humphrey Bogart set for Feb. 28, 2015.
Proceeds from Rotary Hollywood Gala will benefit local charities through the Rotary Club of Vero Beach Foundation. For more information on the gala go to www.verogala.com.
The RVB incoming Officers & Directors 2014/15: President Paul Tripaldi; Past President John Meikle; President Nominee Brian Fredericks; Vice President Billy Chavers; Treasurer Kathryn Barton; and Secretary Trish Scattergood.
Rotary has been dedicated to the idea of service for more than 100 years. The collective leadership and expertise of Rotary’s 1.2 million members helps tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges, locally and globally. Rotary is united by common values and vision for the future. Service above self.
Founded in 1926, the Rotary Club of Vero Beach meets every Thursday at Noon at the Vero Beach Yacht Club. For more information, go to www.Verorotary.org or email [email protected]. For more information about Rotaract, go to www.ircRotaract.org or email [email protected].
