Archive for July 2024
Game On” Rotary President-Elect, Stephanie Urchick on peace building with Peace Poles! INTERNATIONAL
JULY-2024 One of the pillars of Urchick’s, peace push is, well, a pillar (Peace Pole). That afternoon after the club meeting, she joins members of the Rotary Club of White Oak at a park in the community about 15 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. It is a gorgeous sunny day that feels like spring although it…
Read MorePeace Poles planted throughout Westerly, Rhode Island—USA
July-2024 Westerly is a town on the southwestern coastline of Washington County, Rhode Island, United States, first settled by English colonists in 1661 and incorporated as a municipality in 1669. It is a beachfront community on the south shore of the state. Westerly becomes a popular tourist destination during the summer months when the population nearly doubles.[6] Its well-known…
Read MorePeace Poles are planted through the Heart of England Rotary, UNITED KINGDOM
July 4, 2024 South Bromsgrove High School is proud to plant the 100th Peace Pole in the UK. Pupils at South Bromsgrove High School welcomed the display which aims to remind people on the importance of peace. Head teacher Chris Smith says it’s a real honour and helps deliver key messages to pupils around the topic.…
Read MorePeace Pole Ceremony at the University of Portland – USA
July 3, 2024 Hello, Rotarians, Mike Caruso and Larry Strober, Here are a few pictures of the Peace Pole Dedication that took place during the Alumni Reunion at the University of Portland, 5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland, OR 97203. Thank you so much for helping Herm, Joena and myself for making this a reality. Mike…
Read MorePeace Pole, Heart of England Rotary, Solihull, West Midland, ENGLAND
July-2024 A PAIR of Solihull Schools have planted Peace Poles following a successful campaign introduced by Heart of England Rotary. Greswold Primary School in Solihull and Lady Katherine Leveson Church of England Primary School in Temple Balsall are among the latest recipients to be handed the Poles as part of a drive by Rotary to…
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