Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach

05/16/2026

In a moving tribute to selfless service and quiet heroism, the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach and The Recorder honored seven remarkable community members May 14 at the 34th Annual Local Heroes Awards.

Congratulations to this year’s honorees: Jorge Rivera, David Yoder, James Streit, Mike Shreve, Britney Rhodes, Barbara Potter and James “Jimbo” Stockton — each making a lasting difference in the Ponte Vedra Beach community.

04/23/2026

Thanks to The Ponte Vedra Recorder for featuring our Mineral City Celebration in this week's edition!

Mayo Clinic in Florida CEO Dr. Kent Thielen received the 2026 “Rock of the Community Award” April 18 at the Rotary Club of Ponte Vedra Beach’s annual Mineral City Celebration gala, held at the …

04/20/2026

What a night to remember at the Mineral City Celebration this past Saturday evening!

From the moment guests arrived, it was clear this year’s Palm Royale theme was a hit—everyone fully embraced the vibe, showing up in stunning shades of pink, green, and vibrant tropical colors that brought the whole event to life. The energy was high, the style was on point, and the sense of community was stronger than ever.

One of the evening’s most meaningful moments was the presentation of the Rock of the Community Award to Mayo Clinic of Florida CEO Dr. Kent Thielen. His dedication and impact continue to make a lasting difference, and it was an honor to celebrate him in front of such an enthusiastic crowd.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the night so special -- and to club President-elect Jennifer Ryan for chairing this wonderful event that benefits so many Beaches charities. Already looking forward to next year!

03/27/2026

Yesterday, our club had the privilege of hearing from Todd Fordham, formerly of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who gave us an incredible look at his life before, during, and after the NFL.

Todd shared the hard work, determination, and obstacles he faced on his journey to professional football, along with stories from his time in the NFL. But perhaps most inspiring was hearing about his life after football, and how the lessons learned on the field helped shape the man he is today.

It was an engaging, inspiring, and unforgettable presentation that reminded us that success is about far more than what happens under the lights on game day. Thank you, Todd, for spending time with our club and sharing your remarkable story!

03/09/2026

Rotary District 6970 was well-represented at the Florida President-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) in Orlando, where The Best Rotary Club in the World was represented by club President-elect Jennifer Ryan and past president and Assistant Governor-elect Jennifer Logue.

Rotary District 6970 was well represented this past weekend at Rotary Florida PETS! 💙💛

Thank you to all of the Club Presidents-Elect and District and Zone leaders who traveled from near and far to Orlando to make it an unforgettable experience. We are looking forward to a strong 2026–2027 Rotary year!

Rotary Florida PETS brings together Presidents-Elect from eight Rotary districts across Florida and Grand Bahama Island to learn the latest trends in Rotary club leadership, operations, and service.

The seminar also provides excellent opportunities for fellowship and networking with nearly 650 Rotarians from across the region.

03/08/2026

Dirk Lentz of the Jacksonville-Oceanside and Jennifer Ryan of the Ponte Vedra Beach Rotary clubs completed their club president training at Rotary Florida PETS this weekend!

Congratulations, Dirk and Jennifer: your clubs are in good hands!

03/07/2026

Rotarians: People of action who identify a community need and work together to solve it!

Families served by BEAM (Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry) will see more fresh food on their tables thanks to a new refrigerated box truck made possible through a collaborative effort by the …

03/03/2026

Every week, something special happens inside our Rotary club.

It’s not just meetings.
It’s not just handshakes and announcements.

It’s momentum. It’s service in motion. It’s neighbors stepping up for neighbors.

This week, instead of giving you a highlight reel, I’m sharing something even better — our full weekly bulletin.

Why?

Because it captures the heartbeat of what we actually do. The projects. The wins. The partnerships. The behind-the-scenes effort. The moments that remind you what’s possible when good people decide to unite around something bigger than themselves.

From community impact to fellowship, from big initiatives to the small details that make it all work — it’s all in there.

If you’ve ever wondered what Rotary really looks like beyond the surface… this is it.

Take a few minutes. Scroll through it. See the magic for yourself.

And if it stirs something in you — you’re always welcome to come sit at the table with us. Contact [email protected] to be subscribed to our newsletter!

Service above self isn’t just a motto. It’s a movement.

03/02/2026

Who wants to go to Italy? Or Paris? How about Egypt? or Ireland? Or Croatia?

Get your luxury trip raffle tickets today: https://mineralcitycelebration.com/raffle-trips/

Proceeds benefit Beaches area charities.
Drawing is April 18 and you do not need to be present to win!

02/21/2026

Yesterday was one of those Rotary meetings that reminds you exactly why you joined.

We had the honor of welcoming District Governor Dale Moe, who challenged us to think bigger about the impact Rotary can make — not just locally, but globally. His message was clear: when ordinary people commit to service with consistency and integrity, extraordinary things happen.

And then… we saw it in real time.

We celebrated two years (2023-24, 2024-25) of 100% participation in foundation donations from our club members, and received citations commemorating this.

We also celebrated the arrival of the brand-new refrigerated truck for BEAM. This isn’t just a vehicle — it’s capacity. It’s fresh food reaching families. It’s dignity preserved. It’s logistics that now work in favor of those who need it most.

This dream became reality because our club and the Oceanside Rotary Club locked arms and made it happen together.

See what happens when good people unite?

Service above self isn’t a slogan. It’s action. And yesterday was proof. 💙🚛✨