Welcome To
NEXT LUNCHEON MEETING
FRIDAY, Sept. 26, 2025
Meet the Speaker
Mia Akins
Mia Akins grew up in Douglasville, GA and graduated from Florida International University after studying biology. She grew up attending pro life events with her family and church community. When Roe v. Wade was reversed, Mia knew she needed to become more informed on the pro life position so she could adequately defend the preborn to her pro choice friends. Educational materials and social media posts from students for Life gave her the confidence to have effective conversations about abortion with her peers.
Mia helped found the Students for Life group at Florida International University in 2022. She then joined the National Leaders collective program as a standing With You fellow, and then as a student spokesperson. She has been featured in NPR and other news outlets for her work in the pro life movement on campus.
She currently resides in Miami, FL and serves the Pro Life Generation as a Campus Formation Coordinator.
Vero Beach Yacht Club
3601 Rio Vista Blvd.
Vero Beach, FL. 32963
Gathering 11:30a.m. — Noon
Meeting begins at Noon
12:15p.m. Luncheon
ENTRÉE CHOICES
($25.00 each)
Shaved BBQ Poork Sliders
BBQ Chicken Tender Salad
Smoked Brisket Tacos
Chef’s Choice Dessert
Drinks: Iced Tea, Coffee, & Water
Note: Other drinks can be served but you are responsible for the price.
It is very important for you to call in your reservation by noon on Wednesday, May 28th
to Connie Poppell at: (772) 562-1299 or email conipop45@gmail.com
Kindly have exact cash or check made out ahead of time. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Our 2025 Membership Dues is Due. Please mail your $25 check to:
IRC Republicans for Life
P.O. Box 6818
VERO BEACH, FL 32961
The Indian River County Republicans for Life is a conservative political organization chartered through the Republican Party of Florida. As our name suggests, our entire purpose is to promote the pro-life movement, celebrating and defending life from conception to natural death.
In order to carry out our mission, we seek to:
- Educate voters about pro-life issues including the various stages of fetal development.
- Inform our membership about legislation affecting the unborn, the handicapped and the elderly.
- Energize our members to actively participate in pro-life events.
- Influence elections and legislation by supporting pro-life candidates and bills.
- Engage our culture via media and other public forums.
- Impact our community by advocating in support of the pro-life cause.
The IRC Republicans for Life hosts a luncheon meeting at the Vero Beach Yacht Club on the fourth Friday of each month except for July and August (during non-election years). The dates of our November and December meetings are flexible due to the holiday season. At each luncheon, special speakers address our membership and guests about important topics that are pertinent to the pro-life movement.
Our Board of Trustees meet the first Wednesday of each month at 2:00p.m.
Rev. Dr. Brad Klostreich is currently the President of Republicans for Life.
