Beverly Fisher, Rotary International Committee Chair,  visits headquarters of The Peace Pole Project-USA

December 5, 2024

Beverly Fisher, of the Rotary Club of Dinedin traveled from Florida, specifically to visit  the origin of  The Peace Pole Project-USA, located at The World Peace Sanctuary.  Beverly and Ann Marie Robustelli, had a fruitful discussion regarding Rotary activities and The Peace Pole Project.

Latest News: 
Peace Day, has officially been proclaimed in the city of Dunedin.  The Mayor read the proclamation at the Peace Pole Ceremony event and reviews it each year.

Dunedin is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The name comes from Dùn Èideann, the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. 

District Peace Pole Meeting took place on December 5, 2024
Opening,  by co-chairs Bev Fisher, Sherrie Davis Kinkead, and Chuck Oldanie

Here’s a list of participating Rotary Clubs, as it continues to grow:

Brooksville
Clearwater/Belleair
Dade City
Dunedin/Dunedin North/Dunedin Waterside
East Lake Sunrise
Hudson
Indian Rocks Beach
Inverness
Land O Lakes
Nature Coast
Safety Harbor
Seven Springs
Seminole/Seminole Lake
St. Petersburg
Tarpon Springs
Trinity
West Pasco Sunset

Updates from each of the participating clubs on the following:
Location chosen?
Garnered participation of other Rotary clubs or civic organizations?
Obtained approval from city/county/state jurisdiction or private property owner?
Solidified the dates for the ceremony and associated events?
Purchased a Peace Pole and accessories (e.g., lights, decorative plants, flags, etc.)?
Established a program sequence?
Invited guest speakers or discussion panel members?
Invited guests?
Advertised the event?
Involved Rotaract/Interact clubs or other youth-related organizations?
Guidance from RI President Stephanie Urchick 

Click this link to access the video with Rotary International, President Elect, Stephanie Urchick on Rotary International efforts/activities and Peace Poles:  Charting Peace Stephanie Urchick