Rotary honors past members with Peace Pole and tree, New Castle Pennsylvania-USA
December-2024
New Castle Rotary Club 89 members planted a tree and erected a Peace Pole in memory of club members who have passed away.
A Peace Pole is an internationally recognized symbol of the hopes and dreams of the entire human family, standing vigil in silent prayer for peace on earth.
New Castle Rotary, # 89, members; Kathy Graziani and Heather Strong work on the Peace Pole.
Each pole bears the message “May Peace Prevail On Earth” in different languages on each of its four sides. There are estimated to be more than 250,000 throughout the world.
The tree is a Ruby Dayz Flowering Crab.
Rotary is a global network of more than 1.2 million neighbors, friends, leaders and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in communities and in themselves.
There are more than 35,000 Rotary clubs in over 220 countries and geographical areas. Clubs are part of Rotary International, a worldwide service organization that aims to promote peace, advance goodwill, encourage high ethical standards and provide humanitarian services.
The New Castle group was the 89th club established and has been active since 1913. The New Castle Rotary Club is recognized as a peacebuilder club.