Palm Valley Rotarians recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of their club's charter.  The happy group celebrated with dinner and champagne at the recently beautifully renovated The Plantation at Ponte Vedra Club.  Many thanks to Rotary Club President Walther Vliegen for arranging the evening's festivities, which included cocktails on a private balcony overlooking the water, golf course and immaculate grounds, as well as dinner, a special dessert and a champagne toast!

Down Syndrome of Jacksonville's Executive Director Debbie Revels spoke with club members about this organization that we'll be raising funds for in our Caring for our Community Raffle.

On August 14, 2024 Palm Valley Rotary Club members took a road trip to Gabriel House of Care, a great facility for organ transplant patients near Mayo Clinic.  Pictured are Rotarians Dave Gleason, Dave Bowling, Lois Remolde, Waine Banyas, with GHC's tour guide Susan Hardy, Suzanne Burke, Will Burke and club president Walther Vliegen.

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Palm Valley Rotarians recently presented SAFE (Saving Animals from Euthanasia) with a generous donation made possible by their recent Caring for Kids Raffle Fundraiser.  SAFE was founded in 2008 with the goal of rescuing animals from kill shelters where they are facing euthanasia.  To date, SAFE, which operates entirely on donations and volunteer efforts, has rescued over 28,000 wonderful, precious pets who through no fault of their own became homeless.  Each has a story, a heart and feelings, and deserves a chance to have the home they want so desperately.  Among the other charities supported by the Palm Valley Rotary Club are Peace of Heart and Blessings in a Backpack, as well as many others.