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Promoting Peace with a Simple Message

Editor’s Note: While this month’s newsletter is focused almost exclusively on all the district conference news (we are saving club stories for our June edition), we felt this story belonged with this issue. Why? Because it highlights our focus on peace and the power of working together, across districts and clubs, to make a difference.

On April 19, the Rotary Club of North Cobb collaborated with the Rotary Club of Winder and its President Al Darby and Barrow area Rotary Clubs to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Apalachee High School by planting a Peace Pole in front of the school. This was followed by a sumptuous barbecue for over 250 staff, students, first responders, supporters and community members.

The Peace Pole was created by the students of Devereaux Advanced Behavioral Center (some of the most vulnerable children in our community). Its message - “May Peace Prevail on Earth” - was translated to the Cherokee language and Spanish, in addition to its English version. The Cherokee Nation was represented at the event by Re. Dr. Jones.

DG Gordon Owens (6900) and DG Bobby Hildreth (6910) attended the event. Gordon said, “it amazes me how such a simple peace pole can be so meaningful.”

Dr Ada Wikina reiterated that. “ For us in Rotary, peace is more than a concept - it’s action, it’s community, it’s a legacy. Through our work, we strive to creating lasting, meaningful change. And we know that when we come together, our ability to spread peace grows stronger and wider.”

Posted by Ada Wikina
May 4, 2025

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