As stated by Rotary International:
Rotary creates environments of peace.
As a humanitarian organization, peace is a cornerstone of our mission. We believe when people work to create peace in their communities, that change can have a global effect.
By carrying out service projects and supporting peace fellowships and scholarships, our members take action to address the underlying causes of conflict, including poverty, discrimination, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of resources.
The Rotary Club of Springfield’s Ad hoc Peacebuilders Committee was formed 18 months ago to explore ways that our club may further improve civility and peace in our community through service.
The Club Assembly has been rescheduled for February 7 and will be held virtually through Webex. The link to this meeting will be sent to all members through a ClubRunner email. The Club Assembly will provide members with the Committee's report including the committee’s specific objectives, research findings, and recommendations for 2022 and beyond that will hopefully help to address underlying causes that inhibit a fairer and more just community. We will also consider the Club’s application to be an official Rotary Action Group for Peace and why this will be useful. 
Joining us for this assembly will be Barbara Jones (image to left) and Timothy Bartlett (image below) from the Rotary Club of Urbana, an officially designated Rotary Action Group for Peace club.
Please join us virtually via Webex on February 7. As noted above, the online link will be provided via a ClubRunner email to all members. Click on Peacebuilders to view a copy of the PowerPoint for this presentation.