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ROTARY CORNER FUNDRAISER

                                                                             

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 HISTORY OF THE ROTARY FOUNTAIN

In early 1931, the Rotary Club of Vero Beach constructed the original Rotary Fountain in Pocahontas Park. Crafted from coquina rock, a public drinking fountain was dedicated to Dr. Charles H. Pettibone, a retired minister and the first president of the club.

In 2005, to honor the 100th anniversary of Rotary International, the five Rotary Clubs of Indian River County worked together to build a fountain at the corner of 14^th Avenue and 21^st Street. The new structure was intended to revive the original fountain's spirit and celebrate Rotary service to the community.

Over time, the Centennial Fountain fell into disrepair.  In March of 2025, the now six Rotary Clubs formed a committee to explore renovation options, ultimately deciding to rename and repurpose the structure due to the substantial estimated costs of refurbishing and maintaining it as a fountain.

The name of the new structure is the Rotary Corner and is a beautifully landscaped showplace with native and seasonal plants, trees, and lighting.  It has created a visually appealing focal point and enhanced the look and feel of the corner.  

FUNDRAISER

In June 2025, we launched our engraved paver fundraiser as part of the creation of Rotary Corner, and thanks to the generosity of our community, more than 240 pavers have already been purchased.

While the project itself has been completed, our commitment to Rotary Corner is ongoing. Continued fundraising helps provide for the maintenance, landscaping, and upkeep needed to keep the area beautiful, welcoming, and sustainable for years to come.

We invite community members to become a lasting part of Rotary Corner by purchasing a tax-deductible engraved paver. Pavers may be personalized to honor or memorialize loved ones, celebrate special occasions, recognize a business or organization, pay tribute to a beloved pet, support a meaningful cause, or share a heartfelt message. Each paver helps preserve this special community space for future generations while creating a lasting legacy of your own.

DETAILS

Two sizes of pavers are available:

4" x 8" - $100   This size allows 13 characters per line up to three lines

8" x 8" - $200   This size allows 13 character per line up to six lines 

                                                                 

PLEASE JOIN US IN OUR ROTARY CORNER INITIATIVE “ONE PAVER AT A TIME”

 

DOWLOAD FORM TO ORDER 4" X 8" PAVER

DOWNLOAD FORM TO ORDER 8" X 8" PAVER

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

Rotary Club of Vero Beach Sunrise Foundation, Inc

MAIL ORDER FORM AND CHECK TO:

P.O. Box 24 – Vero Beach, FL  32961

 

USE OUR ONLINE PAYMENT FEATURE

  

♦ ♦ ♦ PLEASE NOTE ♦ ♦ ♦  

The 4 x 8 paver allows for 13 characters on each line and three (3) lines.

The 8 x 8 paver allows for 13 characters on each line and six (6) lines.

Characters include letters, numbers, symbols, AND SPACES.

The program will not cut you off if you enter more than 13 characters, and we will

have to contact you to change your order.  

 

The blank brick pavers in the middle picture (plus more) are available for engraving.   

Examples on each side of the middle picture are ideas for engraved pavers